In divine presence, even the deadliest of enemies lose their tendency of hatred.

Nama Article 11th September 2010

 

Source: http://www.namadwaar.org/nibbles/?cat=31

 

The Enemy Paradox

 

The mouse is Lord Ganesha's vehicle. We often see Lord Ganesha wearing the snake as a belt on his waist.  In normal circumstances, the mouse and the snake are deadly enemies ( 'ahi mooshikavat' - Srimad Bhagavatam 8:6:20).

 

One name for the elephant Lord Ganesha is 'Heramba'.  In this form, Lord Ganesha is depicted as sitting on a lion.  In normal circumstances, it is said an elephant, even in its dream, is terrorized by a lion!

 

Peacock is considered as the vehicle of Lord Subrahmanya.  Lord Subrahmanya is associated with the snake ('bhujangam').  In normal circumstances, the snake and the peacock are deadly enemies.

 

Garuda is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. We also see that Lord Vishnu has Adisesha (the snake) as his bed.   In normal circumstances, the Garuda and the snake are deadly enemies.

It is a traditional lore that during the lunar eclipse, the snake eats up the moon. However, we see that Lord Shiva wears the snake on his neck, as also the moon on his head.

 

The bull ('rishabha') is the vehicle of Lord Shiva and the lion is the vehicle of Devi.  Shiva and Parvati share the same form (Ardhanareeshwara) while under normal circumstances, a lion would not let go of a bull!

 

The philosophy behind such a portayal is that, in divine presence, even the deadliest of enemies lose their tendency of hatred.

 

 

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

 

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2010/05/ganapathy-and-rama-nama.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2009/11/when-mind-is-completely-filled-with-his.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2008/11/rama-is-not-merely-name-of-character-in.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2007/05/glory-of-rama-nama-name-that-lord-shiva.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2007/04/glory-of-rama-nama.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2007/08/chanting-divine-name-rama-gets-complete.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2010/08/good-family-is-family-which-chants-nama.html

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Devotees who remember the Divine Leelas of Krishna today will never be forgotten by Krishna especially when they need Him the most

Nama Article 1st September 2010

 

Source: http://namadwaar.org/home.php

 

Janmashtami Message from Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

Today, on this auspicious occasion of Janmastami, let us celebrate the descent of the 'Poornam Brahma Sanathanam' - the birth of the birthless God - our beloved Thakurji - Sri Krishna.

To the people who chant His Name - the Mahamantra today, Krishna shall burn the burden of all their sins;

To the fortunate devotees who celebrate His divine descent today, Krishna shall make their whole life a divine celebration;

To those who read Srimad Bhagavatam this divine day, Krishna shall bless with deep devotion;

To those who give prasadam to the hungry today, Krishna shall bless with ample food ever. 

Devotees who remember the Divine Leelas of Krishna today will never be forgotten by Krishna especially when they need Him the most.

 

Let us all join as one loving family of the Supreme Lord - Krishna and celebrate this wonderful day with joy, love and faith!

 

On this day,

may He fulfill all our prayers;

may He bestow us happiness and prosperity;

may He fill our hearts with love and kindness;

may He bless us with everlasting peace and harmony.

 

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

 

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2007/11/but-if-i-can-make-person-chant-name-of.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2009/08/festivals-like-gokulashtami-are-also.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2009/01/grahana-is-best-time-for-japa-dhyna.html

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

The truth of the four Vedas is the Nama of the Lord “Namachivaya” and the one who chants the Divine Name with selfless love is uplifted to the glorious path

Nama Article 31st August 2010

 

Gnanasambandar

 

காதலாகிக் கசிந்து கண்ணீர் மல்கி

ஓதுவார் தமை நன்னெறிக் குய்ப்பது

வேதம் நான்கினும் மெய்ப்பொரு ளாவது

நாதன் நாமம் நமச்சி வாயவே

 

The truth of the four Vedas is the Nama of the Lord "Namachivaya" and the one who chants the Divine Name with selfless love is uplifted to the glorious path.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

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I have discovered a word which gives good for ever. It is the divine name Narayana.

Nama Article 25th August 2010

 

Thirumangai Alwar, one of the twelve vaishnavite saints, has sung ten stanzas about the divine name Narayana. One of the song runs thus:

 

I have discovered a word which gives good for ever. It is the divine name Narayana.

It gives social status; it gives wealth. It nullifies the griefs of the devotees,

It lifts up one to high heaven and with grace it gives salvation.

It gives strength. It gives every thing else. It does more good than even one's mother."

 

குலம் தரும் செல்வம் தந்திடும்  அடியார்

   படுதுயர் ஆயின எல்லாம்

நிலம்தரம் செயும் நீள்விசும்பு அருளும்

   அருளொடு பெருநிலம் அளிக்கும்

வலம்தரும் மற்றும் தந்திடும் பெற்ற

   தாயினும் ஆயின செய்யும்

நலம்தரும் சொல்லை நான்கண்டு கொண்டேன்

   நாராயணா என்னும் நாமம்

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

The man of prayer will be at peace with himself, and with the whole world

Nama Article 24th August 2010

 

Mahathma Gandhi

 

There is an eternal struggle raging in man's breast between the powers of darkness and light, and he who has the sheet anchor of prayer to lay upon will not be overcome by the powers of darkness.

 

The man of prayer will be at peace with himself, and with the whole world. The man who moves about the world without a prayerful heart will be miserable, and also will make the world miserable.

 

It is a universal experience that every calamity brings the sensible man down on his knees. Millions of human beings call out for God through prayer, thus the calamities of the world are seen as a means for self-improvement.

 

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

 

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2010/04/believe-in-simple-prayers.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2009/11/it-is-no-exaggeration-to-say-that.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-claim-to-be-man-of-faith-and-prayer.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2009/03/intense-prayer-from-bottom-of-our-heart.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2008/07/chanting-name-is-prayer-there-is-no.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2008/02/if-you-sincerely-pray-to-get-obstacle.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2010/08/prayers-are-most-powerful.html

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

A good family is a family which chants Nama regularly

Nama Article 23rd August 2010

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

A good family is a family which chants Nama regularly

 

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

 

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2010/05/one-can-be-totally-free-and-happy-in.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2009/12/krishna-is-embodiment-of-divine-love.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2008/10/our-guna-behaviour-should-be-such-as-to.html

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Prayers are most powerful

Nama Article 20th August 2010 

Mother Terasa 

When I was crossing into Gaza, I was asked at the checkpost whether I was carrying any weapons. I replied: Oh yes, my prayer books

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

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2007/04/what-will-lords-name-do.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2009/11/mahatma-gandhi-won-over-british-rule-by.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2010/01/along-with-prayer-gandhiji-tried-to.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2010/04/believe-in-simple-prayers.html

http://guruandnamakirtan.blogspot.com/2010/08/prayer-gives-us-pure-heart-and-pure.html

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan : 

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