oh! mind! Taking the water which is sanctified by the touch of holy feet of devotee who is immersed in the Singing of Divine Name will suffice; why do you have to go to Bhagirathi (Ganges river)?

Nama Article 14th October 2008

 

Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

Bhadrachalam Ramadas had an unflinching faith in Rama. Never for a moment did he forget his Rama during his long stay in the ghastly prison cell.

 

Bhadrachalam Ramadas sings in one of his kirtan in the prison,

 

'Shri Ramula divya nãma smarana seyuchunna jãlu Ghoramaina tapamulanu goranetike manasa!'

 

(oh! mind! Taking the Name of Rama will suffice; why do you have to perform severe penances?)

 

bhAgavatula pAda jalamu paina callukonna jAlu bhAgIrathiki poyyEnanE bhrAntiyETikE manasA

 

(oh! mind! Taking the water which is sanctified by the touch of holy feet of devotee who is immersed in the Singing of Divine Name will suffice; why do you have to go to Bhagirathi (Ganges river)?)

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare