Can advaita be realised by japa of holy names; say Rama, Krishna, etc.?

Nama Article - 5th July 2007

 

 

Source: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi

 

 

Talk 55.

 

Devotee : Can advaita be realised by japa of holy names; say Rama, Krishna, etc.?

 

Bhagawan Ramana Maharishi .:  Yes.

 

Devotee : Is it not a means of an inferior order?

 

Bhagawan Ramana Maharishi .:  Have you been told to make japa or to discuss its order in the scheme of things?

 

Silence.