The preliminary sadhanas for a beginner are the following:- (i)Service and doing pooja to God; (ii)Chanting the names of God.....

Nama Article 21st March 2017

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM – Fifth and Sixth Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Lord Sri Krishna is the charioteer of your body-chariot. If you realize this truth, your chariot will definitely reach its goal. On the contrary, if the mind controlled by the senses happens to be the charioteer, it will fall into some deep pit and be shattered.

Everyday after taking bath, sit at a solitary place and worship God. The preliminary sadhanas for a beginner are the following:-

(i)Service and doing pooja to God;

(ii)Chanting the names of God:

(iii) Singing the hymns of God;

(iv) Company of holy men and listening to Stories of God.

(v) Reading the scriptural texts;

(vi) Surrendering all actions to God;

(vii) Recompensing for all sins committed;

(viii) Surrendering the fruits of all actions to God.

If your eyes are sparkling with love and your mind is broad, you are dearest to God Do not ask for anything from God. Asking for something is nothing but trading. If you ask for material gains in return to your worship of God, you are a trader. Giving less and taking more is the trait of a trader. Lead a very humble and simple life. Keep the mind out of reach for worldly desires.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Never change (according to your convenience) Mantra (Name of God given by Guru for recital)

Nama Article 16th March 2017

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM – Fifth and Sixth Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Never change (according to your convenience) Mantra (Name of God given by Guru for recital), Moorthy (form of God given by Guru for meditation), and Mala (string of beads given by Guru for counting while reciting God's names).

On whom God showers His special grace, that fortunate man will have no special desires for worldly pleasures. If any hindrance occurs to worldly pleasures, take it that God is going to give you unworldly pleasures.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

He who is constant in Japa Sadhana can even change his destiny

Nama Article 6th March 2017

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM – Fifth and Sixth Skandham - Swami Abhedananda 

Recite God's names at every footstep. If you do so, you can have a meeting with Yagna Purusha. Constant recital of God's names is the most effective method to reach God in Kaliyuga. He who is constant in Japa Sadhana can even change his destiny.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Those who resort to the recital of God’s names will definitely have God realization one day.

Nama Article 5th March 2017

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM – Fifth and Sixth Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Meditation of God purifies mind. So, make meditation a regular habit. If you do not get concentration while meditating, take to recital of God's names. If that too is found difficult, surrender everything to God. Those who resort to the recital of God's names will definitely have God realization one day.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Recital of God’s names even without knowing their meaning or importance will be beneficial.

Nama Article 1st March 2017

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM – Fifth and Sixth Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Recital of God's names even without knowing their meaning or importance will be beneficial.

When you fall down or some misfortune comes to you, don't cry out "Hayyo" "Hayyo", but say "Hari" Hari". Even the greatest sinner, if he repents for his sinful actions, can transform his life. Therefore, sinners should not be rejected.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Recite the supreme names of God constantly. By his practice you will reach the abode of God.

Nama Article 4th Jan 2017

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - Third Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

A man who remembers God at every inhalation and exhalation of his breath cannot commit any sin. Ignorance is rooted out by knowledge. To keep the knowledge steady we must surrender ourselves to God. If ignorance is not rooted out, Vasanas (tendencies) cannot be destroyed. Vasanas prompt man to commit sins. Vasanas are destroyed by self-surrender more effectively than by self control. Think of the sublime form of God without break. Recite the supreme names of God constantly. By his practice you will reach the abode of God.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Constant Japa (recital of God’s Names) easily brings peace of mind. By Japa the mind gets cleared of all impurities and wavering. Therefore, place strong reliance on the holy Names of God.

Nama Article 23rd Dec 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - Third Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Union of Atma (individual soul) with Paramatma (Supreme Soul) is Pramananda.(supreme bliss)

Constant Japa (recital of God's Names) easily brings peace of mind. By Japa the mind gets cleared of all impurities and wavering. Therefore, place strong reliance on the holy Names of God.

Keep the mind under control using discrimination. Contentment of the soul is not derived from the enjoyment of pleasures. Renunciation is what gives contentment. If the mind goes astray give it a thrashing with the stick of discrimination. Mind disciplined by discrimination can be controlled easily.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Chant the Lord’s names with intense devotion so that He will come and knock at our doors

Nama Article 14^th Dec 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - Third Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

When a man's life becomes pure, the Lord visits his house uninvited and stays there always. Chant the Lord's names with intense devotion so that He will come and knock at our doors. God will respect him who has given up ego.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Sravanam, keerthanam and smaranam, these comprise man’s real wealth

Nama Article 10^th Dec 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - Second Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Man should harness all his strength for the service of Sree Hari. Sravanam(listening to the stories of God)) keerthanam(praising the glories of God) and smaranam( reflecting on God) , these comprise man's real wealth.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Don’t worry if you are not able to think of God; but avoid thinking too much of the world. Also recite the favorite Names of God.

Nama Article 18th Nov 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - First Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Don't worry if you are not able to think of God; but avoid thinking too much of the world. Vision of God is not possible without service of the Lord. If at first darkness is seen while meditating on God, steadily go ahead, thinking of the favorite form of God. Also recite the favorite Names of God. Mind will come under control soon. Establish the form of the Lord in Budhi. (Memory). When it is well established, mind will become steady. At that time, the form of God will also appear clearly in the mind. This is Bhakti yoga (union with God through devotion)

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

If you can completely forget worldly objects while reciting the Names of God, you will get a very special and unprecedented experience of bliss

Nama Article 10th Nov 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - First Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

If you can completely forget worldly objects while reciting the Names of God, you will get a very special and unprecedented experience of bliss. Good qualities like control of the mind, righteousness, love, and service-mentality cannot be acquired without Satsang

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Man should remember, recite and praise the Names of God till his last breath

Nama Article 7th Nov 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - First Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

He who lives a life devoted to God, should necessarily give up the habit of accumulating wealth. We are bound to continue our service to God even after getting the vision of God. Man should remember, recite and praise the Names of God till his last breath.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Make it a habit to perform Japa before retiring to bed at night

Nama Article 3rd Nov 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - First Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Make it a habit to perform Japa before retiring to bed at night. Practice Japa through the mouth during the first year, through the throat during the next three years, and mentally during the next three years. By this practice, you can reach the state of Ajapa.( a stage at which japa becomes natural to you, without any effort)

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Be careful to avoid break while performing Japa (recital) of the Names of God.

Nama Article 8^th Sep 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - First Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Be careful to avoid break while performing Japa (recital) of the Names of God. God dwells in those who perform Japa regularly. When the number of Japa reaches 32 lakhs, destiny can be overcome. All your sins get rooted out by that time. Always maintain the feeling that 'Lord Sri Krishna revels in me' and 'I too revel in the Lord Sri Krishna.'

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

If you practice this, all your actions will get transformed into prayer. Performance of duties, side by side with recital of God’s Names will then become easy.

Nama Article 7^th Jul 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - First Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Devoid of Bhakthi (devotion), Jnana (knowledge) and Vairagya (detachment) are useless. Hatred is man's greatest enemy. Listen to the stories of God. Also try to follow the principles underlying those stories in actual life.

Man's spiritual uplift is impossible if he cannot get rid of anger. Prayer to God should not be postponed till the completion of house-hold duties. Attend to those duties after finishing your prayer. If you practice this, all your actions will get transformed into prayer. Performance of duties, side by side with recital of God's Names will then become easy.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Let your words recite the Lord’s divine Names. Let your eyes see everything as different forms of the Lord. This practice will purify your mind very quickly.

Nama Article 2nd Jul 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - First Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Let your words recite the Lord's divine Names. Let your eyes see everything as different forms of the Lord. This practice will purify your mind very quickly.

Attraction towards worldly pleasures is the main reason for not getting full concentration during meditation of God. So, put in constant efforts to develop dispassion towards worldly objects.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

While meditating on your Ishtadevatha, if you can’t visualize that form in your mind, continue the meditation and recite the Holy names of that Ishtadevatha

Nama Article 21st Jun 2016

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - First Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Worship all forms of God. But remember that all are different forms of the one and only God. While worshipping different forms of God, remember only your Ishtadevatha (that form of God which appeals to you most) 

While meditating on your Ishtadevatha, if you can't visualize that form in your mind, continue the meditation and recite the Holy names of that Ishtadevatha.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Meditation of God’s form and recital of God’s names will easily infuse divine powers in man.

Nama Article 24th November 2015

BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM - First Skandham - Swami Abhedananda

Meditation of God's form and recital of God's names will easily infuse divine powers in man.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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