“Norito” is a kind of mantra chanted to the gods during Shinto rituals, which have been practiced since ancient times in Japan. There are several types of Norito, and among them, “HIFUMI NORITO” is considered the most mysterious and potent. It is said to be one of the highest Norito, which gives us great power just by chanting it through the effect of the vibrations of the words. In this paper, I briefly introduce this mantra’s profound mystery and power, exploring its history, structure, interpretation, how to chant it, and effects based on information from the Internet and my personal experience/experiment.
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