Hence the crores of Brahmandas (entire cosmic) and all the deities are inherent in the Divine Name of Rama.

Nama Article 15th December 2012

 

Source: Brahma Vaivarta Purana

 

रामनामांशतो जाता ब्रह्माण्डाः कोटि कोटिशः |

रामनाम्नि परे धाम्नि संस्थिताः स्वामिभिः सह ||

 

It is only from the Divine Name of Rama the creation of crores of Brahmandas has happened. Hence the crores of Brahmandas (entire cosmic) and all the deities are inherent in the Divine Name of Rama.

 

स्वभाविकी तथा ज्ञानक्रियाध्याः शक्तयः शुभाः |

रामनामांशतो जाताः सर्वलोकेषु पूजिताः ||

 

Hence the natural attributes of the Para Bhrama like Gnyana (omniscient), Bala (omnipotence), Aishwarya (Lordship), Shakthi (empowerment), Kriya (religious or clean act) are all present in the Divine Name of Rama and is worshipped at all times.

 

The general definition of the word Bhagavan is given as,

 

aisvaryasya samagrasya, viryasya yasasah sriyah

jnana-vairagyayos' caiva, sannam bhaga itingana

 

Bhagavan, the Supreme Lord, is thus defined as "He who is inseparably replete with the six inconceivable qualities of wealth, power, fame, beauty, knowledge and renunciation."

(Vishnu Purana 6.5.47)

 

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

 

Glory of Rama Nama

 

Rama is indeed the highest teaching

 

This is the essence of all Vedas. This is the greatest among all mantras. Nectarine Rama Nama is the heart of Vedas.

 

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

 

Realizing thus, the wise ones, the knowers of the supreme Reality; filled with fervour-bhava, meaning ardent longing for the supreme Reality; worship me by Chanting my Divine names

 

Only the two letter supreme Divine Name Rama Nama would grant liberation.

 

Rama Nama can grant all wishes at all times. Rama Nama can relieve you from any difficulty. The supreme Rama Nama could bestow all auspicious things. Let this Rama Nama be hailed everywhere.

 

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Even if we go out of station on account of transfer or other jobs we should always be Chanting the Divine Names.

Nama Article 13th December 2012

 

Source: Madhuramurali July 2007

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

வெளியூர் Transfer,  வெளியூர் வேலை என்று சென்றாலும் எப்பொழுதும் நாமகீர்தனத்துடன் இருக்க வேண்டும்

 

Even if we go out of station on account of transfer or other jobs we should always be Chanting the Divine Names.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Hence we would get the benefit of Chanting the Divine Name 1000 times at once.

Nama Article 11th December 2012

 

Source: Madhuramurali Sep 2012

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

ஒரே நேரத்தில், நம் வாயினால் ஒரே ஒரு நாமத்தைதான் சொல்ல முடியும். ஆனால் ஒரு இடத்தில், ஆயிரம் பக்தர்கள் இருந்து நாமகீர்த்தனம் செய்தால், அத்தனை பேர் செய்யும் கீர்த்தனங்களையும் காது கேட்கின்றது . அதனால், நமக்கு ஆயிரம் நாமங்கள் சொன்ன பலன் ஒரு க்ஷணத்தில் கிடைத்து விடுகின்றது.

 

We could Chant the Divine Name only once at a time. However when 1000 devotees gather and Chant the Divine Names we would be able to hear all the Chanting through our ears. Hence we would get the benefit of Chanting the Divine Name 1000 times at once.

 

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

 

By the very hearing of Lord's holy Name one is totally purified

Hearing whose glory all are cleansed of their impurities at once.

This shloka in Srimad Bhagavatham explains that one gets many auspicious benefits immediately even on hearing the Divine Names of the Lord.

If you are not able to perform Nama Sankirtan, at least listen to Nama Sankirtan. Hear the Nama regularly or go and sit in a place where Nama is being chanted.

 

To awaken us to the state of Truth, we need sounds which are above this worldly plane and are established in Reality.

 

Even if one is not able to Chant the Divine Name of Rama, one should hear others Chant of Divine Name Rama.

 

However, he concludes, 'only due to merits earned in crores of births does Bhagavan Năma come on our tongue.'

 

Of all the various people who are physically challenged, I get extremely moved when I come across people who are deaf and dumb. This is because they cannot hear or utter the Divine Names.

 

 Those people who take pleasure in continuously hearing, chanting and remembering Your activities, certainly very soon will see Your lotus feet, who put the recurrence of rebirths to an end.

 

Saintly persons (sadhus) hear, sing, and recite a literature, of such a writing describes the glory of the names of God.

 

If you think of one God , sing and hear his glories only , mingle with HIS devotees and do service only to him, your mind would attain one-pointedness

 

Why did he say that one should dance about on the streets (singing the glory of the Lord)?

 

Immediately that dumb boy gained divine knowledge and started dancing, singing the Divine Names, `Rama' and `Krishna'

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

But the Lord believes that the one who Chants the Divine Names is a devotee.

Nama Article 10th December 2012

 

Source: Madhuramurali Sep 2012

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

நாமகீர்த்தனம் செய்யும்பொழுது, நாம் நம்பிக்கையுடன் சொல்கின்றோமா அல்லது 

நம்பிக்கை இல்லாமல் சொல்கின்றோமா என்பது தெரியாது. ஆனால், நாமகீர்த்தனம் செய்பவர்களை, பகவான் பக்தன் என்று நம்புகிறான். அதனால்தான், அஜாமிளன் போன்றவர்களையும் கரையேற்றுகின்றான்.

 

We do not know whether we have belief while Chanting the Divine Names of the Lord. But the Lord believes that the one who Chants the Divine Names is a devotee. That is why, those like Ajamilan are able to attain salvation.

 

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

 

Lord here assures that one who is an ordinary bhaktha and even one who does Bhakthi with out total faith will also not be destroyed.

 

Bhagawan Nama Bodendra Swamigal on Nama offenders

 

One who utters My Name becomes holy very soon

 

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

 

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

 

Those who Chant the Name anyhow, reach the Supreme with great honour and without effort.

 

When he continues to chant, with patience and perseverance, eventually his devotion becomes strong enough that the ills of the world don't affect him any more.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

These things indicate that the devotee has realized God. From these one knows that he has attained pure love of God. Realizing God one goes beyond virtue and vice.

Nama Article 9th December 2012

 

Source: The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

 

Duties and ceremonial devotions

 

MASTER: "How long should a man perform his duties? As long as he has not attained God. Duties drop away after the realization of God. Then one goes beyond good and evil. The flower drops off as soon as the fruit appears. The flower serves the purpose of begetting the fruit.

 

"How long should a devotee perform daily devotions such as the sandhya? As long as his hair does not stand on end and his eyes do not shed tears at the name of God. These things indicate that the devotee has realized God. From these one knows that he has attained pure love of God. Realizing God one goes beyond virtue and vice."

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Chaitanya was Divine Love incarnate. He came down to earth to teach people how to love God. One achieves everything when one loves God

Nama Article 7th December 2012

 

Source: The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

 

MASTER: "While conscious of the outer world, Chaitanya sang the name of God; while in the state of partial consciousness, he danced with the devotees; and while in the inmost state of consciousness, he remained absorbed in samadhi."

 

M. (to himself): "Is the Master hinting at the different states of his own mind? There is much similarity between Chaitanya and the Master."

 

MASTER: "Chaitanya was Divine Love incarnate. He came down to earth to teach people how to love God. One achieves everything when one loves God. There is no need of hathayoga."

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

In the presence of His Name no other power can function. This is the truth, be firmly convinced of it.

Nama Article 4th December 2012

 

Anandamayi Ma

 

Do not give in to your inclination to think  about ghosts and apparitions; rather keep your mind solely on God's Name and meditate on Him. In the presence of His Name no other power can function. This is the truth, be firmly convinced of it.

 

The moment you have recourse to God's name  you should feel that no lesser power can touch you. If at that time you are aware of any physical anxiety, be quite certain that it is merely a bodily reaction.     

 

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

 

All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the sheer mention of your great name

 

All the hindrances to our auspicious life will be completely destroyed by the chanting the Divine Names of the Lord.

 

For Fear itself is afraid of Lord

 

It helps you overcome the fear of cycle of birth and death

 

Even if you perform the smallest dharma I will protect you from the worst fear

 

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

 

Only one who has spent this human life with Bhagavat Bhakti can remain fearless of death

 

Chanting the Divine Name of Rama, which dispels all sins and fear, your life will be bright and you will attain the purpose of life

 

He was walking in the jungle, he heard a distant roar of a wild animal. He immediately cried out 'Krishna! Oh Krishna! My brother where are you?' Since he called out, our Lord Krishna's Name with so much faith and devotion, Lord Sri Krishna appeared before him in all His beauty.

 

Gandhiji must have been repeating his mantram, Rama, Rama, Rama. Even the cobra lost all trace of fear.

 

Just as the dawn dispels the darkness and rids one of fear from thieves and ghosts, the chanting of the Divine Names also rids one of all sins and bestows liberation as soon as it is chanted.  But that is not the intention of chanting the Divine names.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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