Divine Name can take man to the highest and the loftiest Truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss and peace.

Nama Article 30th September 2014

 

Swami Papa Ramdas

 

Indeed, the power of God's Name is simply marvellous.

 

It can take man to the highest and the loftiest Truth of world existence. The Name grants him a state of unalterable freedom, bliss and peace.

 

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Inspite of Chanting the Divine Names for a long period of time and being beside Bhagawan always, there is a feeling that there is no substantial improvement and infact there is a increase in emotional expressions. What is the reason for the same?

Nama Article 29th September 2014

 

Bhagawan Yogiramsuratkumar

 

"வெகுநாள் நாமம் சொல்லியும், பகவானுடன் கூடவே இருந்தும், அதிக முன்னேற்றம் இல்லாதது போலும், உண்மையில், உணர்ச்சி வெளிப்பாடுகள் இன்னும் அதிகமாக இருப்பது போலவும் தோன்றுவதன் காரணம் என்ன?" என்று ஒரு பக்தர் பகவானிடம் வினவியபொழுது,

 

ஆஸ்ரம கட்டுமான பணி நடந்த இடத்திற்கு அழைத்து சென்று, "இங்கே பார்! இந்த இடத்தில் எவ்வளவு பெரிய பள்ளங்கள் தோண்டி வைத்துள்ளனர். மணலும் சிமெண்டும் அங்கங்கு குவிந்து, பார்ப்பதற்கு  எப்படி இருக்கிறது! ஆனால் இவையெல்லாம் நடந்தால் தான், ஒரு நாள் இங்கு அழகான ஒரு மண்டபம் உருவாகி நிற்கும். அதுபோல்தான் சாதகனின் வாழ்கையும்" என்றார்.

 

A devotee asked, "Inspite of Chanting the Divine Names for a long period of time and being beside Bhagawan always, there is a feeling that there is no substantial improvement and infact there is a increase in emotional expressions. What is the reason for the same?"

 

Yogiramsuratkumar took the devotee to the Ashram construction site and said, "Look here! How they have dug huge pits here. Sand and cement are all over the place and see the way it looks! But, only if these things happen, one day it will evolve and a beautiful worship place will come here. The same is the case of the life of a person who takes up spiritual practices.

 

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

 

Don't stop chanting for any reason. The rest of the things will be taken care of automatically. - Once a similar question was asked to Bhagavan Ramana. Bhagavan replied, "If the fort is to be captured, firstly all the soldiers from inside the fort should be allowed to come out and be killed one by one."

 

The name of God is more powerful than the senses. It will become all right in time if you practise regularly.

 

Keep the Name of the Lord spinning in midst of all your activities. Have intense faith in God, and in His Name, know that they are not different.

 

This is not a matter that comes about either on its own or suddenly. That which arises suddenly might disappear just as suddenly.

 

किं दुष्करं नराणां  ? What is difficult for human beings? यन्मनसो निग्रहः सततं  The constant control of the mind.

 

किं स्मर्त्तव्यं पुरुषैः ? हरिनाम सदा न यावनी भाषा What is to be remembered by people ? Always the Name of Hari; not the jargon of the unregenerate.

 

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

For the intellectual, Guru’s words and His Holy feet is enough. For others there is a requirement of reading books like Bhagavad Gita

Nama Article 28th September 2014

 

Bhagawan Yogiramsuratkumar

 

அறிவாளிக்கு, தன் குருவின் வார்த்தையும், அவர் தம் திருவடியுமே போதும். மற்றவர்களுக்கோ பகவத்கீதை போன்ற புத்தகங்களைப் படிக்கத் தேவை ஏற்படுகிறது.

 

For the intellectual,  Guru's words and His Holy feet is enough. For others there is a  requirement of reading books like Bhagavad Gita

 

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

 

I want to know about your Bhakti Advaita Siddhanta ? We know only Mahamantra. I think it is enough for you too.

 

To remain in the Holy Feet of the Guru as a 'nobody' (zero); to remain like a doll in his hand. This is the only effort that can be taken by us.

 

Just chant the Mahamantra. That will indeed lead you to the true philosophy.

 

Likewise, it is enough, if we know that someone called God exists and the only way to reach him is Chanting His Name.

 

"My Father alone exists, nothing else; nobody else"

 

One has to believe that the Lord exists. But it should not stop there. One should have total faith in Him and invoke His divine grace by chanting the Maha Mantra.

 

Yogi then said to him, "Advaita and Visishtadwaita are for my Masters like Ramana Maharishi and Papa Ramadas. For you and for this beggar Rama Năm is enough. Get out!"

 

We believe in Nama

 

For this communion you need no philosophy, no rigorous discipline, no learning, no worldly wealth and position

 

Opinion of Krishna on essence of Gita

 

In Srimad Bhagavatham it is fully stressed that only Namakirtan is enough.

 

This beggar has no other message to give. Let them remember the name of Rama, Krishna and Shiva

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Bhagawan replied, “What if the mind wavers ? Atleast at that time your tongue is not wavering, is it not ?” and burst in to laughter.

Nama Article 27th September 2014

 

Bhagawan Yogiramsuratkumar

 

ஒருவர் நாமம் சொல்லும்பொழுது மனம் அலைந்தால், அது ஒரு யந்திரம் போல் ஆகிவிடாதா என்று கேட்க, பகவான் "பரவாயில்லை, மனம் அலைந்தால் என்ன? அந்த நேரத்தில் உன் நாக்காவது அலையாமல் இருக்க்கிறதல்லவா ?" என்று கூறி வெடிச்சிரிப்பு சிரித்தார்.

 

When one asked, "If our mind is wavering while Chanting the Divine names will that not become like a machine doing it mechanically?" Bhagawan replied, "What if the mind wavers ? Atleast at that time your tongue is not wavering, is it not ?" and burst in to laughter.

 

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

 

So if we want to use this sense organ of speech totally for divine life, we can do so without much troubles. That is verily the greatness of Nama sankirtan.

 

You have a tongue and the NAME of the Lord! Then why you have fear?

 

Krishna does not complain, but decides, "Well! I will sit on your tongue in the form of Nama (Name)."

 

Only due to merits earned in crores of births does Bhagavan Nãma come on our tongue

 

We should not be bothered about the wavering mind. We should not stop the Chanting of Divine Names because of that. Wavering mind is common for all.

 

Avoiding talking all matters other than Bhagavãn is truly the control of the tongue.

 

One becomes highly venerable only because he has Your Name on the tip of his tongue.

 

I do not know the full potency or the fruitful benefit of chanting the Divine Names. The sweet Name of Shri Krishna dances on my tongue of its own accord.

 

Who can think of an example adequate to describe the great fortune of one whose tongue is restless to chant the name of Hari, the quintessence of all?

 

As your heart beats as you sleep, dream or being awake let your tongue always Chant the Divine Names of Hari.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

We should not be bothered about the wavering mind. We should not stop the Chanting of Divine Names because of that. Wavering mind is common for all.

Nama Article 26th September 2014

 

Bhagawan Yogiramsuratkumar

 

எப்படியேனும், நாமத்தை சொல்லிக் கொண்டிருத்தல் முக்கியம். மனம் அலைவதைப் பற்றிக் கவலைபடாதே. அதனால், நாமம் சொல்வதை விட்டு விடாதே. மனம் அலைவது என்பது எல்லோருக்கும் நடக்கக்கூடியதே. இந்தப் பிச்சைகாரனுக்கும்  அது உண்டு. (பெரும் சிரிப்பு)

 

Its important that we continue to Chant the Divine Names by any means. We should not be bothered about the wavering mind. We should not stop the Chanting of Divine Names because of that. Wavering mind is common for all. This beggar also has that. (Big laughter)

 

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

 

Therefore, just as we bathe, wear clothes, eat food, etc. whether our mind is involved in it or not, so too, should we do a certain amount of Năma japa, părayana, kirtana, vandanam every day

 

Mechanical chanting is the only starting point we can attempt. It matures to love by grace.

 

Mechanical chanting is the starting phase. It will soon graduate to mental chanting and soon this mental one-pointed chanting will lead to the source of the chant, which is the truth.

 

Those who chant the Mahamantra even once in this Kali Yuga are assured of 'Moksha' (liberation)

 

It is impossible for anyone to do continuous Dhyana, Yoga or Brahma-Vichara or to observe austerities like fasting or vigil. But the Name can be chanted continuously even if it is mechanical.

 

Nama Kirtan, whether done knowingly or unknowingly, certainly has to give its effect

 

Nama Chanted unknowingly also wipes out all of one's sins

 

Japa even once uttered has its own good effect, whether the individual is aware or not.

 

The same scriptures also state that one should follow the words of the Guru without any doubts or questions and act accordingly.

 

Is chanting while doing work considered as meaningful chanting ?

 

Don't stop chanting for any reason. The rest of the things will be taken care of automatically.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

One can continuously Chant the Divine Names of the God only by God’s grace. But, if we think we are Chanting the Names, then the Sadhana would not give result.

Nama Article 25th September 2014

 

Bhagawan Yogiramsuratkumar

 

கடவுளின் அருளினால் மட்டுமே, ஒருவரால் கடவுளின் நாமத்தை தொடர்ந்து சொல்லி வர முடியும். ஆனால், நாம் நாமத்தை சொல்வதாக நினைத்தோமேயானால், நம் சாதனை பலன் தராது.

 

One can continuously Chant the Divine Names of the God only by God's grace. But, if we think we are Chanting the Names, then the Sadhana would not give result.

 

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

 

Bhagavăn might (without any reason) just bestow liberation on anyone. This is very rare, though.

 

He whom the Self chooses, by him the Self can be gained.

 

Lord should desire to take you unto Him

 

You didn't choose me, but I chose you

 

Therefore with out Lord's mercy and grace by what other means can one expect to realize the true nature - महद्-अनुग्रहम् अन्तरेण

 

You may do crores of japa, dhayna; do anything; but, unless Bhagavãn Wills to take you unto Him no amount of your sadhana will bear fruit.

 

Only through causeless mercy does He reveals Him

 

By the mere Will of God even the lowliest of the low can, in a matter of a second, receive the Grace and become a Jnăni.

 

Even if he gets a single good thought or recites the Divine Names of God once, the first thought that comes to him is, 'this happened because of the boundless grace of my Guru'!

 

When one believes in the grace of the Lord alone and totally surrenders to Him, he is liberated in the very same birth.

 

Likewise, it would suffice if we do not block the Grace that is being sent out.

 

God's grace always flows in abundance. It is upto you to be ready to receive it.

 

That love, can sprout only by his grace. His grace descends when we chant the Mahamantra.

 

God's boundless grace though, is immeasurable, limitless and infinite!

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Divine Name will transform you to a pure state. Divine Name will change your whole Nature.

Nama Article 24th September 2014

 

Bhagawan Yogiramsuratkumar

 

நாமத்தை சொல்லிக் கொண்டே இரு. நாமம் உன்னை சாத்வீகமாக மாற்றிவிடும். அது உன்னுடைய முழு இயல்பையும் மாற்றிவிடும்.

 

One should keep on chanting the Divine Names of the Lord. Divine Name will transform you to a pure state. Divine Name will change your whole Nature.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Keerthanam is so dear to Krishna, Krishans’s dear devotees live only on Keerthanam.

Nama Article 23rd September 2014

 

From Oct 4th every Saturday morning 7:20 am to 7:30 am,  Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji's Madhurageetham by Sri Ashwin and group will be telecasted in Podhigai Doordarshan channel

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji's Song	Transliteration	Meaning
जयतु कीर्तनं जयतु कीर्तनं |	Jayathu keerthanam jayathu keerthanam	Hail the Keerthanam (Chanting of Divine Names and glories of Lord) ! Hail the Keerthanam
जयतु कीर्तनं जयतु कीर्तनं ||	Jayathu keerthanam jayathu keerthanam	Hail the Keerthanam ! Hail the Keerthanam
पाप-विमोचनं कीर्तनं |	pApa vimochanam keerthanam	Keerthanam grants redemption from sins,
भाव-वर्धनं कीर्तनं || (जयतु)	bhAva vardhanam keerthanam (jayathu)	Keerthanam nourishes and causes to increase Divine feelings,
भक्ति-दायकं कीर्तनं |	bhakthi dhAyakam keerthanam	Keerthanam blesses Bhakthi,
मुक्ति-दायकं कीर्तनं || (जयतु)	mukthi dhAyakam keerthanam (jayathu)	Keerthanam grants Liberation,
पुण्य-फलदं कीर्तनं | अन्य-	punya phaladham keerthanam – anya-	Keerthanam give the fruits of Virtues,
साधन-निरपेक्षं कीर्तनं || (जयतु)	sAdhana nirapeksham keerthanam (jayathu)	Keerthanam is not dependent on other sadhanas,
षड्रिपु-नाशकं कीर्तनं |	shadripu-nAshakam keerthanam	Keerthanam destroys Six enemies, The shadripus have been listed as 1. Lust (Sanskrit: Kama) 2.Greed (Sanskrit: Lobha) 3. Anger (Sanskrit: Krodha) 4.Pride (Sanskrit: Mada) 5. Attachment (Sanskrit: Moha) 6.Covetousness (Sanskrit: Matsarya)
षड्चक्र-भेदनं कीर्तनं || (जयतु)	shadchakra-bhedhanam keerthanam (jayathu)	Keerthanam helps you pass though Six Chakras effortlessly,
दुःख-निवारकं कीर्तनं |	dukha-nivArakam keerthanam	Keerthanam gives you the remedy for all sorrows,
सुख-दायकं कीर्तनं || (जयतु)	sukha dhAyakam keerthanam (jayathu)	Keerthanam grants you happiness,
कृष्ण-प्रियं कीर्तनं |	Krishna-priyam keerthanam -krishna-	Keerthanam is so dear to Krishna,
कृष्ण- दास-जीवनं कीर्तनं || (जयतु)	dAsa-jeevanam keerthanam (jayathu)	Krishans's dear devotees live only on Keerthanam.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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