Rama Nama is accorded the same power and potency in Bhakti Shastras as is accorded the Pranava Mantra in Vedanta Shastras.

Nama Article 23rd August 2013

 

Source: Rama Nama

 

When 'RA- MA' and 'A'-'U'-'M' pronounced, they sound similar.

Rama Nama is considered equivalent to the Pranava Mantra.

Rama Nama is accorded the same power and potency in Bhakti Shastras as is accorded the Pranava Mantra in Vedanta Shastras.

 

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

 

Rama Nama gets exactly the same importance in Saguna Upasana as does the Pranava ('Om') Mantra in Nirguna Upasana

 

Why is the Divine Name of 'Rama' known as 'Tãraka Mantra'?

 

So all these forms of worship are rendered futile unless accompanied by the 'sound' aspect in the form of Mantras.

 

It is a Mantra, just like the 'Pranava' Mantra (Om). The great Sage Vashishta chanted this mantra for a very long time.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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