As the rising sun immediately dissipates all the world’s darkness, so the holy name of the Lord, if chanted once, can dissipate all the reactions of a living being’s sinful life.

Nama Article 31^st March  2015

श्रीलक्ष्मीधराणाम्

अंहः संहरदखिलं सकृद्

उदयादेव सकललोकस्य ।

तरणिरिव तिमिरजलधिं

जयति जगन्मङ्गलं हरेर्नाम ॥१६॥

Sri LakshmidharaKavi

As the rising sun immediately dissipates all the world's darkness, which is deep like an ocean, so the holy name of the Lord, if chanted once, can dissipate all the reactions of a living being's sinful life. All glories to that holy name of the Lord, which is auspicious for the entire world!

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

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

This Bhagavatha Dharma is founded and established by Lord Sri Krishna which protects the entire world.

I have uttered the name of God; I have repeated the name of Rama or Hari. How can I be a sinner?' One must have faith in the glory of God's name

The Master had the faith of a child. He immediately pointed out, 'Then why is there dirt on my body?' Krishnakishore explained, 'The inner impurities go away and not the external dirt.'

The glory of the Divine Names cannot be understood by logic, reasoning or argument

If you utter the Divine Name of the Lord, it will eliminate all your sins without leaving any residue.

Any person who Chants the Name of Krishna even only once, no matter, whether said devoutly or disdainfully, would cross the ocean of life.

Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swamigal extols the greatness of Chanting the Divine Name of Lord Shiva by quoting the below mentioned Sloka in Srimad Bhagavatha

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

Lord Rama says, "I vouch safe security against all living beings to one who comes to me only once and seeks protection (from me), saying " Rama, I am yours", such is my vow"

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

ப்ராணாவஸ்தையில் இருக்கிறவர்களிடம் பக்கத்தில் உட்கார்ந்துகொண்டு 'சிவ சிவ சிவ சிவ'என்றோ 'ராம ராம ராம ராம'என்றோ உரக்கச் சொல்ல வேண்டும். உரக்கச் சொல்லவேண்டியது அவசியம்.

Nama Article 30^th March  2015

Source: Deivathin Kural - Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati [Maha Periyava] of Kaanchi Kaamakoti Peetam

ப்ராணாவஸ்தையில் இருக்கிறவர்களிடம் கோயில் ப்ரஸாதத்துடன் போகவேண்டும். அவர்களுக்கு கங்கா தீர்த்தம் கொடுக்க வேண்டும். விபூதி இடவேண்டும். துளஸியை வாயில் போடவேண்டும். அவர்கள் பக்கத்தில் உட்கார்ந்துகொண்டு 'சிவ சிவ சிவ சிவ'என்றோ 'ராம ராம ராம ராம'என்றோ உரக்கச் சொல்ல வேண்டும். உரக்கச் சொல்லவேண்டியது அவசியம். ஜீவன் காதிலே அதுபட்டு மனஸைத் திருப்ப வேண்டுமாதலால், உயிர்போகும் வரையில் இப்படி நாம ஜபம் செய்வதுதான் ச்ரேஷ்டம். ஆனால் ப்ராணாவஸ்தையிலேயே ஒரு ஜீவன் மணிக்கணகாகக இழுத்துக் கொண்டிருந்தால் என்ன பண்ணுவது?நமக்கு மற்றக் கார்யம் இருக்கத்தானே செய்யும்?அதனால் பக்கத்திலே பந்துக்களில் யாராவது ஒருத்தர் முறைபோட்டுக்கொண்டு உட்கார்ந்து நாம ஜபம் பண்ணும்படியாக ஏற்பாடு செய்துவிட்டு நாம், 'நம் கடமையைக் கொஞ்சமாவது செய்தோம்'என்று புறப்பட வேண்டும். குறைந்த பக்ஷம் சிவநாமாவோ, ராமநாமவோ 1008 தடவையவது நாம் ஒரு ஜீவனுக்காகச் சொல்லவேண்டும். இப்படிப் பலபேர் சொன்னது அந்த ஜீவனுக்குள்ளே போய் தானாக அது உள்நினைவில் பகவானை நினைத்துக்கொண்டிருக்கும் படியாகப் பண்ணியிருக்கும் என்று வைத்துக்கொள்ளலாம். ஆனால் இது இரண்டாம் பக்ஷந்தான். நாம் கடைசிவரை இருக்கமுடியாமல் வந்துவிட்டாலும்கூட, ஒரு ஜீவன் பிரிகிறபோது அங்கு பகவந்நாம சப்தம் இருக்கும்படியாக அவனுடைய பந்துக்களையாவது ஜபிக்கும்படி ஏற்பாடு செய்துவிட்டு வருவதே ச்லாக்யம்.

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

The best way to help a person attain salvation on his death bed is to Chant the Mahamantra loudly in his ears.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

What happens to a person who in their lifetime has not been graced with the shelter of a Guru (Sadguru) and in their final moments utters Rama Nama or hears Rama Nama?

Nama Article 29^th March  2015

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

What happens to a person who in their lifetime has not been graced with the shelter of a Guru (Sadguru) and in their final moments utters Rama Nama or hears Rama Nama? Do they still attain the Divine Abode of Sri Hari?

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

Yes. The Ajamila Charitra describes just this. So it is true. But it is very difficult.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

While Vaideeka Dharma talks about rituals and rites, Bhagavata Dharma talks about love for God. The former is for a few to follow, while the latter is meant for everyone.

Nama Article 28^th March  2015

Wish you all Happy Rama Navami!

Krishna was born on Ashtami day and Rama on Navami day. Then why do we believe that Ashtami and Navami days are inauspicious?

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

Those that are applicable to normal men are not necessarily applicable to Gods.

It is because of astrological and astronomical factors that these two days are deemed as inauspicious. According to our scriptures, the days are numbered according to the state of the moon. 'Prathamai' is the first day after a full moon day or a new moon day ('prathama' means 'one' in Sanskrit.). 'Dvithiyai' this the second day, 'Truthiyai' is the third day and so on. Thus, 'Ashtami' and 'Navami' are the eighth and the nineth days after the full/new moon day. The number '8' is associated with Saturn which is a planet with 'tamasic' qualities. The number '9' is associated with Mars which is associated with Mars, a ferocious planet.

Hence these days are considered as inauspicious for men.

Such numerological and astrological factors are limited by time place and person. Hence they are not applicable to Gods.

Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

In Ramayana, we see that Rama protected the 'Yagna' (austerities) of the rishis This is Vaideeka Dharma. We also see that Rama blessed Ahalya. This is Bhagavata Dharma.

The most sacred sound in Vaideeka Dharma is 'Om'. 'Rama' is the equivalent in Bhagavata Dharma. While Vaideeka Dharma talks about rituals and rites, Bhagavata Dharma talks about love for God. The former is for a few to follow, while the latter is meant for everyone.

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

Wish you all Happy Rama Navami ! What's the shortest mantra of the Almighty? - "Rama"

All I know is Ram Nam. For him there is no need for realisation, visions, experiences, or anything else. Ram Nam is everything.

When one chants Rama Nama, then where is the question of rebirth?

Repeated chanting of the Name of Răma enhances prosperity! -- sweetens the tongue, too! it purifies all - from the common man to the scholar!

Rama Nama is the very essence ('saram') of all Epics, Shastras and the Vedas

Is it enough if I do not try to assimilate Rama's qualities but just surrender to Him?

Only a pious devotee can acquire Prema Bhakthi through simple devotional acts like Chanting of the Divine Name of Shri Rama

To collect people living around one's home and help them chant the Lord's Name is verily service to the Guru. Or to follow the special instruction given to him/her by the Guru is verily 'service' to the Guru.

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.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

If one but sticks to a little practice, how much joy comes to one!

Nama Article 25^th March  2015

Source: Teachings of Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother

"The boys all come and solicit me earnestly for initiation. They get it and depart. But they don't make their Japa regularly — why regularly, some do nothing at all. ... They take the Mantra with so much sincerity; but why do they not practise at all? Not that it is very hard. If one but sticks to a little practice, how much joy comes to one! Ah! With what joy and for how long Jogen (Jogin-Ma) and myself used to make Japa at Vrindavan

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

This shows the equal treatment he metes out to all bhaktas. All he expects of people is ‘bhajanam’.

Nama Article 24^th March  2015

Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji on 17th November, 2002

Panduranga is known as 'sama saroja charanam' - His two feet are held together side-by-side. This shows the equal treatment he metes out to all bhaktas. All he expects of people is 'bhajanam'. His devotees were/are from all castes. Jnaneshwar was a Brahmin, Senayi was a barber, Gora kumbha was a potter, Nămadev was from the sippiya caste, Tukkaram was a vysya (business man), Raidăs was a cobbler. They were all 'amsa' (aspects) of bhaktăs (devotees of the Lord) Prahlada, Narada, Parashara, Pundariika, Vyăsa, Ambareesha, Suka, Saunaka, Bheeshma. When the Lord came down all His devotees came down to the earth along with Him.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Knowledge is not equal to love of Krishna, and the ability to perform mystic tricks is not equal to Krishna’s holy name

Nama Article 23rd March  2015

श्रीश्रीधरस्वामिपादानाम्

ज्ञानमस्ति तुलितं च तुलायां

प्रेम नैव तुलितं तु तुलायाम् ।

सिद्धिरेव तुलितात्र तुलायां

कृष्णनाम तुलितं न तुलायाम् ॥

Shri Shridhara Swami

Knowledge is not equal to love of Krishna, and the ability to perform mystic tricks is not equal to Krishna's holy name.

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

to attain 'Prema Bhakti' it will suffice if one would keep chanting 'Radhe! Radhe!

'Similarly, my friend,' the master says, 'you can sit like that forever, but you'll never be meditating or understanding truth.'

"This Para Bhakthi is not the act itself, as this Bliss does not depend on the performer but it arises out of Divine Grace". - न क्रिया कृत्यनपेक्षणाज्ज्ञानवत्

The success in singing the Name of the Supreme will be very great if the practice is followed by the grace of a saint.

Bliss is another name of Para bhakthi which also as said before arises through God's grace out of sadhana bhakthi – अव्यावृतभजनात्

The intention of continued chanting of the Divine names is to take one to the state of total selfless, unconditional LOVE

I can worship God, but how can I love LORD KRISHNA? You can love Him if you understand that Sri Krishna is pure love and love alone.

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

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

Repetition of Name will create Love. Hari will be yours when you attain Love

Only in the company of Sadhus is 'premai' experienced in one's heart.

Feeling blessed, "How fortunate am I to have been blessed with this Nama!" one should drown Bhagavan in 'premai' - love

If you desire the company of Premikas(the Loving ones) Associate yourself with Muralidhara!

Kathaa sravanam (Listening to glories of Lord) and Nama kirtanam (Chanting the Divine Names) are the two foundation stones upon which bhakthi is built

Only a pious devotee can acquire Prema Bhakthi through simple devotional acts like Chanting of the Divine Name of Shri Rama

In this state, the devotee performs Bhakti for the love of Bhakti. This is the supreme state called as Prema Bhakti.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

"As that timepiece is ticking, so also go on repeating God's Name. That will bring you everything. Nothing more need be done"

Nama Article 22nd March  2015

Source: Teachings of Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother

A devotee asked her, "Mother, what is the secret?" She pointed to a small timepiece in a niche and said, "As that timepiece is ticking, so also go on repeating God's Name. That will bring you everything. Nothing more need be done."

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

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.

For those seeking liberation there is nothing more efficacious in cutting the root of sin that Chanting the Names of the Lord.

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

Whether your interest be in Yoga, Meditation or Vedanta, chanting Mahamantra for some time will purify your mind and enable you to proceed in your own path comfortably

Incapability is the qualification! You should realize that you are incapable (of treading any spiritual path). AND, THAT IS THE ONLY QUALIFICATION REQUIRED.

The only solution is 'TO SING THE NAME OF GOVINDA'.......

When there is a heavy rain, every one catches the viral fever. No one is spared. Isn't it?. In the same way, this is Kali Yuga…………

Why is life so complicated? Why is there so much confusion in life? Can't it be all simple? - Simplest and the most straightforward path FOR ALL

On this earth you chant My Divine Name incessantly and make others also do the same thing. Sri Sri Anna

Hence on daily basis we can try whether we can think only about God 's name before we go for a sleep – Mahaperiyava

All I know is Ram Nam - Yogiramsuratkumar

Divine Names' are not mere names - Bhagavan Nama Bodhendral

Essence of Gita - मामेकं शरणं व्रज - The easiest way to surrender is to chant the Mahamantra. Continuously chant the Mahamantra and eventually, you will attain the state of surrender. - Bhagavad Gita – Bhagavad Gita

Of all religious practices, japa (repetition of divine name) is said to be the supreme practice - Adi Shankara

The ONLY religion for this age - The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

The oral repetition of the Name leads one to mental repetition which finally resolves itself into the eternal vibration. The mind or the mouth cannot act without the Self - Sri Ramana Maharishi

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

Jnanadev says: Chant Hari's name; The Lord will then become your slave,

With those who have no mantra, even if they have a strong habit of meditation or concentration, something around them remains hazy and vague - Mother (Sri Aurobindo Ashram)

Wherever His name is spoken, that very place is holy. How much more so is the man who speaks His name, - Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda

Vibrations resulting from devotional singing lead to the contact of the Cosmic Vibration or the Word. - Paramahansa Yogananda

The seed in the form of a mantra will be made to sprout when provided with the necessary nourishment in the form of satsang - Anandamayi Ma

O, great is the Power of the Word,

But few there be that know it. - Guru Nanak

To take Sri Krishna's name is the one supreme duty and aim of life - Pagal Harnath

I will never forget the sacred name of our Lord - Saint Ramalinga Vallalar

பெற்ற தாயினும் ஆயின செய்யும் நலம்தரும் சொல்லை நான்கண்டு கொண்டேன் – Azhwars

வேதம் நான்கினும் மெய்ப்பொரு ளாவது நாதன் நாமம் நமச்சி வாயவே - Nayanmars

People despise this Kali Yuga. This is a mistake for in Kali Yuga you can attain God-realisation easily, you do not have to do hard tapas (austerities) – Swami Sivananda

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Divine Name is so powerful that save for the dumb who cannot chant it, it is readily available to everyone

Nama Article 20th March  2015

श्रीलक्ष्मीधराणाम् - भगवन्नामकौमुदी

आकृष्टिः कृतचेतसां सुमनसामुच्चांनं चांहसाम्

आचण्डालम् अमूकलोकसुलभो वश्यश्च मुक्तिश्रियः ।

नो दीक्षां न च सत्क्रियां न च पुरश्चर्यां मनागीक्षते

मन्त्रोऽयं रसनास्पृगेव फलति श्रीकृष्णनामात्मकः ॥

Sri LakshmidharaKavi – Bhagavan Nama Kaumudi

The holy name of Lord Krishna is an attractive feature for many saintly liberal people. It is the annihilator of all sinful reactions and is so powerful that save for the dumb who cannot chant it, it is readily available to everyone, including the lowest type of man. The holy name of Krishna is the controller of the opulence of liberation, and it is identical with Krishna. Simply by touching the holy name with one's tongue, immediately effects are produced. Chanting the holy name does not depend on initiation, pious activities or the purashcarya regulative principles generally observed before initiation. The holy name does not wait for all these activities. It is self-sufficient.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

a) the means of attaining all the desired ends of man b) that are easy to follow to attain the desired results c) little efforts are required d) and mighty in their results

Nama Article 21st March  2015

Acharya Adishankara - Sahasranama Bhashya

धर्मान् अभ्युदयनिःश्रेयसोत्पृत्तिहेतुभूतान् 뀉뀉

1. सकलपुरुषार्थ साधनं

2. सुखसम्पाध्यम्

3. अल्पप्रयासम् 

4. अनल्पफलम्

   अनुक्त्तमिति कृत्वा पुन भूय एव अभ्यासभाषत प्रश्नं कृतवान्

    

   dharmAn abhyuda dayaniH shreyasotpAththi hetubhUtAn뀉뀉

   sakala puruShArtha sAdhanaM

   suka sampAdhyam

   alpaprayAsam

   anampaphalam

   anuktamiti kRRitvA punaH bhUya eva abhyabhAShata prashnaM kRRitavAn

    

   Hearing all the Dharmas in entirety and those sacred acts that destroy sins, in various ways, Yudhishthira again addressed the son of Santanu (Bhishmacharya):

    

   Dharmas are those that lead to prosperity and Moksha as defined by Vedas.

   As Dharmaputra was of opinion that he had not been taught a way which

1. the means of attaining all the desired ends of man

2. that are easy to follow to attain the desired results

3. little efforts are required

4. and mighty in their results.

    

   As an answer to the above question Bhishmacharya prescribed the way of Chanting the Divine Names of the Lord.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

பயந்ததனி வழிக்குத் துணை முரு காவெனு நாமங்கள், Divine Names are the source-of-help-protection-and-guidance for our journey along lonely and fearsome path

Nama Article 18^th March  2015

அருணகிரிநாதர் அருளிச் செய்த கந்தர் அலங்காரம்

விழிக்குத் துணைதிரு மென்மலர்ப் பாதங்கள் மெய்ம்மைகுன்றா

மொழிக்குத் துணைமுரு காவெனு நாமங்கள் முன்புசெய்த

பழிக்குத் துணையவன் பன்னிரு தோளும் பயந்ததனி

வழிக்குத் துணைவடி வேலுஞ்செங் கோடன் மயூரமுமே.

Arunagirinathar's Kandar Alangaram

ThirumurugapperumAn's red-lotus-flower-like-sacred-and-tender-feet are the source-of-help-protection-and-guidance to our eyes.

The Supreme Lord's sacred names such as 'MurugA' are the source-of-help protection-and-guidance to truthful speech.

The Lord's twelve-shoulders are the source-of-help-protection-and-guidance for us to get rid of the sinfulness of our previous faults.

The sharp lance and the peacock of Lord KandhapperumAn abiding at ThiruchchengkOdu are the source-of-help-protection-and-guidance for our journey along lonely and fearsome path.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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