7 What if Im totally tripping over the Sanskrit?

Then begin by reciting the English translations. Except for the single-syllable beejas (seed mantras,
such as AIM, HREEM, KLEEM, etc.) found throughout the hymn, the Stotrams literal translation
can be recited in a vernacular tongue if absolutely necessary to keep your practice moving forward
regularly and productively. After all Devi knows all languages.

As Amritaji has explained, Except for the seed letters, the rest of the Sanskrit can be translated
into your own language, whatever that may be. [In other words,] the seed letters are the part that cannot
be translated. The remaining part can be translated for the ease of people who do not know
Sanskrit.

He explains, Where the meaning can be clearly established, we do not strictly consider that a mantra.
Where the meaning cannot be divulged where the words are a channel of communication we
recognize that as a true mantra. That is how we distinguish the untranslatable parts of mantras from
the translatable parts.

However, a vernacular recitation should be considered as a temporary measure: Like training wheels
on a bicycle, they are handy for getting you started but as your skill grows they actually become a
hindrance, retarding your progress more than assisting it, preventing you from fully experiencing the
joy and full potential of the object (be it bicycle or stotram) that you are attempting to master. Theyre
useful in the beginning; but eventually you must discard them.

As Amritaji explains, a vernacular translation of a Sanskrit recitation conveys only the literal meaning
being carried over this channel, so to speak. However, this mantra this channel is simultaneously
carrying a lot more than literal meanings alone.

So keep yourself engaged with the Stotram by reciting the English and becoming familiar with its
meanings. But at the same time, slowly and steadily work on the Sanskrit version gradually building
your confidence and proficiency; even by one phrase, one name at a time. It may take weeks, months
or more. But keep at it. There is no hurry. Just keep up your regular practice; keep expanding the
sections you can comfortably handle in Sanskrit and, before you know it, youll find yourself accessing
ever deeper, more powerful, more surprising strata of the Stotrams huge vibratory and spiritual power.

8 How often should I use it?

Once a day is ideal if possible, at the same time and same place. The most preferable time is at night,
just before going to sleep, as the practice will continue working on your resting mind. However, if your
circumstances make that kind of commitment difficult or impossible, do not worry! Simply do it
whenever and however you can. Especially when you are sad and/or facing a problem, just do it and
you may well see miracles.

You can even focus on individual wheels of Sri Chakra for specific situations. For example, if you
are having problems relating to health then recite the Seventh Enclosure twice, visualizing the health
problem vanishing. Some have found this very helpful. Similarly, the First Enclosure helps you to get
friendly with people; the Second Enclosure helps you to achieve desires; and so on. But remember
any desire that will harm anyone will not materialize.