Guru and Namakirtan: Singing the Naama of the Lord with Bhakti. Singing and dancing His Praises is the easiest way to earn His Grace.

Nama Article 27th May 2013

How does one decide on the path that he has to follow?

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

Nothing in this world occurs without a reason. So, the reason for our being associated with a Guru is only due to the Lord's Will ('Sankalpam'). Following the path that the Guru adheres to, one can reap the benefits very quickly. This will also bring about oneness with the Guru.

What is the easiest way to attain God's Grace?

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

Singing the Naama of the Lord with Bhakti. Singing and dancing His Praises is the easiest way to earn His Grace.

What is the foremost hurdle in attaining God?

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

Lack of Faith.

Please check these: Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

Though I preach about different paths, the path I follow is that of Bhakti Marga i.e chanting of Lord's name.

Chanting the Name of the Lord is the easiest and surest path as there is no scope for any negative effects

Having compassion of the Lord as the foundation, the one which has no rules, the one which can eradicate the force of Kali, Namakirtanam is the only resort. I think again and again about this with in Myself

They are for those who don't believe in simple prayers.

It is not enough if you have faith in God but you should have faith in yourself; the faith that you would see God