A tree is infected with some pests. One way of combating pests is to spray pesticides on the leaves and fruits. The other, more efficient way is to treat it at the root. Social service is akin to the former whereas spiritual transformation (by way of

Nama Article 24th December 2008

 

Source: http://www.namadwaar.org/answers/questions.html

 

While there is no doubt in my mind that Nama chanting is the surest way in kaliyuga for liberation, sometimes i get frustrated when i see the suffering around me. We stay in Maharashtra, where we read about farmers committing suicide every single day. Around us there are so many slums where people consider themselves lucky when they are able to get two square meals a day. I understand that "Nama Prachar" is the main motto of our mission, can we not do some sort of service for these people?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

A tree is infected with some pests. One way of combating pests is to spray pesticides on the leaves and fruits. The other, more efficient way is to treat it at the root. Social service is akin to the former whereas spiritual transformation (by way of Chanting the Nama) is like treating at the root.

 

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When it is said that everything in this world is God's creation then why people reject certain days as inauspicious? When we have faith in God and carry out our duties as prescribed and adhere to the religious path, do we need to give importance on these things like not undertaking any thing on Ashtami and Navami and Prathamai days?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

God created poison too. Can one consume poison just because it is also God's creation? The great Maharshis have prescribed that good things be done in certain times and avoided at other times.

 

It is only for our benefit that they have prescribed it. It is up to you to either believe it or reject it.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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