Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
Sundara Kaandam in Ramayana depicts Guru Tattva
What is the means used by Hanuman to enjoin Sita, the 'jiva', with Rama, the Bhagavaan? He gives her Rama's ring. The ring that Hanuman gives to Sita bears the word 'Rama'! It means that the Guru initiates her into 'Taaraka Mantra' (Rama) to cross the ocean of samsaara. Sita had already been chanting this Naama and was ever thinking of Rama. Why then should Hanuman give it (Naama) to her? You might have been doing incessant japa of a Naama for a long period but, only if the Mantra/Naama is given by the Guru, will it bear fruit.
All these days Sita had been thinking of and chanting Rama (Naama). Was all this then a waste? No! Why did Hanuman go to Sri Lanka! It was only the Rama Naama japa performed by Sita that pulled Hanuman unto her and made him give the Mantra to her. Once this was done war was fought and soon after 'pattabhisheka' (coronation) of Rama was done. Sita and Rama were united. Do not give up chanting of any Naama of Bhagavaan that you have been chanting on your own. This will certainly lead you to a Sadguru who will give 'upadesa' (initiation) of a Mantra. At such a time, do not tell the Guru, "Why all this 'upadesa' for me? I will do it on my own." When you get a proper Guru, take 'upadesa' from him. Until then keep doing japa.
Therefore, what is the easiest way out? Verily Rama Naama!
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
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