Monday, December 29, 2008

I shall bundle and throw off all knowledge seeking efforts and meditation, the moment I find great Sadhus, who are Lord's beloved.

Nama Article 29th December 2008

 

Source: http://namadwaar.org/articles/sss/apnemandir.html

 

Meerabai's Song

Translation

hari guN gAvat nAchUngI

mei prabhu guN gAvat nAchUngI

I shall immerse myself in singing the Divine Names and plays of the Lord and dancing to its tunes!

apne mandir me beit beit kar

gIta bhAgavata vAchUngI

I shall sit in the temple of my beloved Lord and read Srimad Bhagavat Gita and Srimad Bhagavata.

jnAna dhyAna kI gatatI bAndh kar

hari jan sang mei lAgUngI 

I shall bundle and throw off all knowledge seeking efforts and meditation, the moment I find great Sadhus, who are Sri Hari's beloved.

I would rather just be in their company and participate in the Hari Kirtan that they shall be engaged in!

mIrA ke prabhu giridharnAgar

sadA premarasa chAkUngI  

By singing the Divine Names of the Lord, one naturally develops great love for the Lord. So she further sings that by being in the company of such great men who are ever immersed in doing Namasankirtan and by singing the glories herself, she shall establish herself ever in the blissful love of her Lord Giridhari!

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

Friday, December 26, 2008

For where two or three are gathered together in My Name, there am I in the midst of them - Matthew: 18:20

Nama Article 27th December 2008

 

From our Scriptures

 

Lord, who is THE Supreme Omnipotent referred as "Swaraat" in our scriptures says to Sage Narada,

नाहं वसामि वैकुण्टे योगि ह्रुदयेरवौ

मत्भक्ताः यत्र गायन्ति तत्र तिष्टामि नारद

nAhaM vasAmi vaikuNTe na yogi hrudayeravau |

matbhaktA: yatra gAyanti tatra tiSTAmi nArada ||

 

"I do not remain seated in my throne in my Abode (Sri Vaikuntam) nor in the heart of a yogi.

But wherever My devotees sing with most earnest heart; tatra tiSTAmi —I present Myself there. I take My seat and hear their hearty song. I run towards the place where the devotees chant with hearty devotion about Me: that is what really attracts Me most."

 

The Bible also says:

 

For where two or three are gathered together in My Name, there am I in the midst of them.

 

Matthew: 18:20

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

When you are remembering God by taking His Name, you will get right guidance from within.

Nama Article 25th December 2008
 

Devotee: At every moment of our life, we have to make a choice. Is Ram Nam a sufficient guide to us in the choice we have to make?

 

Swami Papa Ramdas

 

Certainly! When you are remembering God by taking His Name, you will get right guidance from within.

 

Whenever any difficulty or doubt arises, sit silent, remembering God, and you will get the necessary guidance as to what you should do.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

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. Social service is akin to the former whereas spiritual transformation (by way of

Nama Article 24th December 2008

 

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

 

While there is no doubt in my mind that Nama chanting is the surest way in kaliyuga for liberation, sometimes i get frustrated when i see the suffering around me. We stay in Maharashtra, where we read about farmers committing suicide every single day. Around us there are so many slums where people consider themselves lucky when they are able to get two square meals a day. I understand that "Nama Prachar" is the main motto of our mission, can we not do some sort of service for these people?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:


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. Social service is akin to the former whereas spiritual transformation (by way of Chanting the Nama) is like treating at the root.

 

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When it is said that everything in this world is God's creation then why people reject certain days as inauspicious? When we have faith in God and carry out our duties as prescribed and adhere to the religious path, do we need to give importance on these things like not undertaking any thing on Ashtami and Navami and Prathamai days?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

God created poison too. Can one consume poison just because it is also God's creation? The great Maharshis have prescribed that good things be done in certain times and avoided at other times.

 

It is only for our benefit that they have prescribed it. It is up to you to either believe it or reject it.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Monday, December 22, 2008

We can resign ourselves to the Will of God and keep away our egosense, only by a continuous remembrance of God, just as we keep darkness away from a room by means of a light.

Nama Article 23rd December 2008
 

Devotee: How can we make a total surrender to the will of the Divine in the condition in which we are now?

 

Swami Papa Ramdas

 

We can resign ourselves to the Will of God and keep away our egosense, only by a continuous remembrance of God, just as we keep darkness away from a room by means of a light.

 

The moment the light is out, there is darkness again. Even so, the moment we forget God, the ego reappears. Selfsurrender is the result of a constant stream of Godremembrance.

 

It is now that we recognise that God's will alone is supreme and our will is nothing.

 

This is why Ramdas has been prescribing the repetition of God's Name as a means of continued contact with God.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Friday, December 19, 2008

Our faith in the living God is to be measured by the extent of freedom from anxiety of any kind whatsoever. The supreme law, making others superfluous, is heartassimilation of Ramanama in every fibre of our being

Nama Article 19th December 2008
 

Mahathma Gandhi

 

Our faith in the living God is to be measured by the extent of freedom from anxiety of any kind whatsoever.

 

Full faith in God requires an accurate knowledge of His laws and corresponding obedience thereto.

 

The supreme law, making others superfluous, is heartassimilation of Ramanama in every fibre of our being. The truth of this is verified in everyday experience.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

No foe whatever can put you to trouble in this invulnerable fort of Hari's Name - Pagal Harnath

Nama Article 17th December 2008
 
Pagal Harnath
 
No foe whatever can put you to trouble in this invulnerable fort of Hari's Name.
 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Monday, December 15, 2008

I do my duties.......I feel that my desires are not being fulfilled......You have two options – you can either change your desires, or chant the Mahamantra vigorously and you will see that your desires will get fulfilled

Nama Article 15th December 2008

 

Daily I do my duties to all at home and try to keep them happy but finally at the end of the day I feel that my desires are not being fulfilled. What should be done?

 

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

You have two options – you can either change your desires, or chant the Mahamantra.

 

I recommend the second option.

 

Chant the Mahamantra vigorously and you will see that your desires will get fulfilled.

 

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Friday, December 12, 2008

"The words “I have lost interest in everything” are not proper. One who regularly recites Ramanama cannot say any such thing" Mahathma Gandhi

Nama Article 13th December 2008

 

Mahathma Gandhi

 

The words "I have lost interest in everything" are not proper.

 

One who regularly recites Ramanama cannot say any such thing.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Thursday, December 11, 2008

"This too will pass"....You are just a watcher. Everything passes by. We are witness of all this. We are the perceiver. Life come and go. Happiness come and go. Sorrow come and go.

Nama Article 12th December 2008
 

Once a king called upon all of his wise men and asked them,

 

"Is there a mantra or suggestion which works in every situation, in every circumstances, in every place and in every time. Something which can help me when none of you is available to advise me. Tell me is there any mantra?"

 

All wise men got puzzled by King's question. One answer for all question? Something that works everywhere, in every situation? In every joy, every sorrow, every defeat and every victory? They thought and thought. After a lengthy discussion, an old man suggested something which appeal to all of them. They went to king and gave him something written on paper. But the condition was that king was not to see it out of curiosity. Only in extreme danger, when the King finds himself alone and there seems to be no way, only then he'll have to see it. The King put the papers under his Diamond ring.

 

After a few days, the neighbors attack the Kingdom. It was a collective surprise attack of King's enemies. King and his army fought bravely but lost the battle. King had to fled on his horse. The enemies were following him. His horse took him  far away in Jungle. He could hear many troops of horses were following him and the noise was coming closer and closer. Suddenly the King found himself standing in the end of the road - that road was not going anywhere. Underneath there was a rocky valley thousand feet deep. If he jumped into it, he would be finished…and he could not return because it was a small road…From back the sound of enemy's horses was approaching fast. King became restless. There seemed to be no way.

 

Then suddenly he saw the Diamond in his ring shining in the sun, and he remembered the message hidden in the ring. He opened the diamond and read the message. The message was very small but very great.

 

The message was - " This too will pass."

 

The King read it . Again read it. Suddenly something strike in his mind- Yes ! it too will pass. Only a few days ago, I was enjoying my kingdom. I was the mightiest of all the Kings. Yet today, the Kingdom and all his pleasure have gone. I am here trying to escape from enemies. However when those days of luxuries have gone, this day of danger too will pass. A calm come on his face. He kept standing there. The place where he was standing was full of natural beauty. He had never known that such a beautiful place was also a part of his Kingdom. The revelation of message had a great effect on him. He relaxed and forget about those following him. After a few minute he realized that the noise of the horses and the enemy coming was receding. They moved into some other part of the mountains and were not on that path.

 

The King was very brave. He reorganized his army and fought again. He defeated the enemy and regain his lost empire. When he returned to his empire after victory, he was received with much fan fare at the door. The whole capital was rejoicing in the victory. Everyone was in a festive mood. Flowers were being thrown on King from every house, from every corner. People were dancing and singing. For a moment King said to himself," I am one of the bravest and greatest King. It is not easy to defeat me.: With all the reception and celebration he saw an ego emerging in him.

 

Suddenly the Diamond of his ring flashed in the sunlight and reminded him of the message. He open it and read it again: "This too will pass"

 

He became silent. His face went through a total change -from the egoist he moved to a state of utter humbleness.

If this too is going to pass, it is not yours.

 

The defeat was not yours, the victory is not yours.

 

You are just a watcher. Everything passes by. We are witness of all this. We are the perceiver. Life come and go. Happiness come and go. Sorrow come and go.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

If you wish to play joyfully with the All-Joyous, never forsake His Name

Nama Article 11th December 2008

 

Pagal Harnath

 

If you wish to play joyfully with the All-Joyous,

 

never forsake His Name

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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