Friday, October 31, 2014

Like the, “Word and its meaning are inseparable”, Goddess Abhirami is never separate from her devotees

Nama Article 31st October 2014

 

அபிராமி அந்தாதி

 

சொல்லும் பொருளும் என நடமாடும் துணைவருடன்

புல்லும் பரிமளப் பூங்கொடியே நின் புதுமலர்த்தாள்

அல்லும் பகலும் தொழும் அவர்க்கே அழியா அரசும்

செல்லும் தவநெறியும் சிவலோகமும் சித்திக்குமே.

 

Like the, "Word and its meaning are inseparable", Goddess Abhirami is never separate from her devotees who are constantly remembering Her Lotus feet. Those devotees are blessed with all worldly and heavenly aspirations.

 

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

 

மண்ணுலக ஆசைகளும் விண்ணுலக ஆசைகளும் கணப்பொழுதில் நல்கிடும் கீர்த்தனம் பாடீரே!

Oh, ye, sing! Oh, ye, sing! The HYMN which in a moment fulfills worldly and heavenly aspirations!

 

अकामः सर्वकामो वा मोक्षकाम उदारधीः ।

 

It will bestow all kinds of welfare, material and spiritual........

 

When we chant 'Krishna Krishna! Krishna Krishna! Krishna Krishna!'.....

 

You have wished for 'Dharma', 'Artha' (wealth), 'Kama' (ambitions) and 'Moksha' (God). All these four can be attained by performing service to Lord Sri Hari.

 

I am not able to find any way other than the repeated chanting of the Divine Names to gain the purushartas of dharma, artha, kama and moksha in this age of Kali

 

For him who seeks his own good in the shape of what is known by the names of Dharma (religious merit), Artha (wordly riches), Kama (desires) and Moksha (final beatitude), adoration of Sri Hari's feet is the only means to that end.

 

I actually take refuge in the soles of the feet of the Supreme by Chanting your Divine Names, he secures from You every object sought for by him.

 

I give people what they want in the hope that they will begin to want what I want to give them

 

Chanting the Name of Lord Rama bestows one with all auspicious things and prosperity

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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


Thursday, October 30, 2014

When you say “Rama” Lord Rama is with you. When you say “Siva” Lord Siva is with you. When you say “Yogiramsuratkumar”, My father is with you.

Nama Article 30th October 2014

 

Bhagawan Yogiramsuratkumar

 

காளிதாசனின் ரகுவம்சத்தில் உள்ள, "சொல்லும் பொருளும் பிரிக்க முடியாதவை" என்ற இந்த வரிகளின் அர்த்தம் என்ன? நீங்கள் "ராமன்" என்று சொல்லும்பொழுது, ராமன் உங்களோடு இருக்கிறான். "சிவா" என்று சொல்லும்பொழுது, சிவன் கூடவே இருக்கிறார். "யோகி ராம்சுரத்குமார்" என்று சொல்லும் பொழுது என் தந்தை கூடவே இருக்கிறார்.

 

What is the meaning of the verse "Word and its meaning are inseparable" written by Kalidas in Raghuvamsa ? When you say "Rama" Lord Rama is with you. When you say "Siva" Lord Siva is with you. When you say "Yogiramsuratkumar", My father is with you.

 

 

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

 

Thus we are able to comprehend to a certain extent that there is no difference between the Name of the Lord and the Lord. Don't we?

 

God's Name is superior than God's form

 

Even though there is complete identity between God and His name, the former closely follows the latter

 

A mantra is that which protects us when we chant it.........we cannot, by analysis, discover the essence

 

Hence mantras are not only mere combination of words or descriptions of God but they are God themselves.

 

The words that a saint or a sage utters are not empty sounds that he makes. They are forces that are released like atom bombs; they can manifest themselves in the physical world and events can take place

 

All mantras we use are based on the science of "Naadam" -- the secrets hidden in sound

 

One great advantage of Mantra Yoga over other methods is that it is a discipline which is at once self-sufficient and independent

 

Bodendra swami, in His 'Bhagavan Nama rasodayam' says angrily, 'do you think it the Name of some Tom, Dick and Harry? It is verily the Name of the Lord of the Universe ('Jagadeeshwara's Name)!

 

वागर्थाविव सम्प्रुक्तौ वागर्थप्रतिपत्तये जगतः पितरौ वन्दे पार्वतीपरमेश्वरौ

 

The Name of Lord Rama is greater than Brahma, Lord Shiva chose this Divine Name Rama for Himself out of Sri Rama's story comprising of 100 crore versus

 

ராம நாமவை "ஜகத் ப்ரதம மங்களம்" என்று காளிதாஸன் கொண்டாடுகிறான்.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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


Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Don’t cry when someone dear to you is about to die. Your crying causes only harm to the departing soul. Instead Chant the Divine Names loudly. What greater good can be performed other than this for that soul?

Nama Article 29th October 2014

 

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal

 

Don't cry when someone dear to you is about to die. Your crying causes only harm to the departing soul. Instead Chant the Divine Names loudly. What greater good can be performed other than this for that soul?

 

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

 

Only one who has spent this human life by Chanting the Name of the Lord can remain fearless of death; all the others will fear facing death!

 

The best way to help a person attain salvation on his death bed is to Chant the Mahamantra loudly in his ears. 

 

The only companion for our last journey is the Divine name.

 

Nothing we earn today would come with us to the final destination but only the Divine Name WILL

 

What is the use of tying a golden turban to a corpse (dead body) and decorating it on the chest with exquisite diamond ornaments?

 

If there is no life after physical death, we can lead a wanton life. But there is life after death, and unless…….

 

Smallest dharma is verily Chanting the Divine Name (Namakirtan) and ignorance ['ajnaana'] the worst fear

 

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

 

A lifespan of thousand years is but useless for one if he does not utter Krishna's name.

 

Much more valuble is the hour, consiously spent, in endeavouring for the highest good

 

So that people can see that when he left, Alexander, he did not take anything with him

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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


Tuesday, October 28, 2014

True bhagavatottama surrenders himself unto Shri Govinda bereft of all apprehensions and cares and always meditates upon His Divine Name only.

Nama Article 28th October 2014

 

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal

 

Vaishnava Samhita - Aashudheera Charitam. Vol II Book V Chp 13 Shloka 41

 

निर्भयो निर्भरो भूत्वा गोविन्दं शरणं गतः

यः स्मरेत्तस्य नामानि स हि भागवतोत्तमः

 

He alone is the true bhagavatottama who surrenders himself unto Shri Govinda bereft of all apprehensions and cares and always meditates upon His Divine Name only. 

 

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

 

If you keep chanting Bhagavan Năma, She ('Prithvi') will not consider you a burden. 'Nirbhayo nirbaro'. The world should not be a burden to you and you should not be a burden to anyone.

 

How then can one fear to walk on this path? We can, therefore, move fearlessly ('nirbhayanãi') on this path.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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


Monday, October 27, 2014

When Shri Krishna, who enslaves Himself to devotion, gives away Himself as a price for devotion and unallloyed love, then which other object is necessary to derive joy from?

Nama Article 27th October 2014

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal

Vaishnava Samhita - Aashudheera Charitam. Vol II Book V Chp 13 Shlokas 39 - 40

कृष्णो भक्तपराधीनः प्रेमभक्तिवशीकृतः
ददात्यात्मानमेवास्य किमन्यैः सुखसाधनैः

ततो भक्ताग्रगण्यस्तु निर्योगक्षेम आत्मवान्
तमेव शरणं याति तत्कृपामेव याचते

When Shri Krishna, who enslaves Himself to devotion, gives away Himself as a price for devotion and unallloyed love, then which other object is necessary to derive joy from? Hence, an illustrious devotee forgets his own well-being, totally surrenders himself onto Him and yearns to get the boon of devotion alone.

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













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

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Do we not owe it to God to be of some use to Him and make Him happy? The only way to make Him happy is to chant the Mahamantra and make others chant too.

Nama Article 26th October 2014

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

A kind-hearted gentleman has permitted us to reside in his premises. Not only has he been magnanimous enough to accommodate us, but he has also ensured that our stay is most pleasurable in every way possible. Any man with a conscience would feel that the least he can do in return is be of some use to that gentleman. Wouldn't he? Likewise, God has housed us in this wonderful, magnificent world. He has taken such meticulous care to ensure that our stay is comfortable in every possible manner. Do we not owe it to God to be of some use to Him and make Him happy? The only way to make Him happy is to chant the Mahamantra and make others chant too.

 

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

 

Bhakti is all about showing gratitude. A Guru shows us how to show our gratitude to the Lord. Showing gratitude to the Guru for showing us how to show gratitude to the Lord is Guru Bhakti.

 

In gratitude to the Grace bestowed on me by Bhagavaan I intensified my japa and dhyaana. But, I realized that here again Bhagavaan bestowed their 'phala' (fruits) on me!

 

It is the wish of our Guru Maharaj to spread this Bhagavatha Dharma, studded with such glories, through out the world.

 

The purpose of all rituals and duties is to please the Lord. Nothing else pleases the Lord as much as the chanting of the Divine names. So, chanting the divine names of the Lord is sufficient.

 

No one else pleases me the most than the ones who Chant Mahamantra!

 

If you want something from someone, you have to make him happy. Only then you will receive what you want. Similarly, if you want God's grace,……..

 

The service that God entrusted upon my shoulders is to make the whole world sing the glory of His Divine Name! The service that God has entrusted upon your shoulders is to lend them to me! Blessings ! Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

Most of you are running the Divine Name Centres (Namadwaars / GOD Satsangs) in your Towns/Villages/Cities and go about knocking at each door seeking alms - alms of Divine Name chanting! Your efforts shall not go in vain. The Maha Mantra the only way for redemption in Kali Yuga and is going to reverberate in every nook and corner of the world!

 

I am aware of every effort – small or big that is being put forth towards Mahamantra kirtan and am deeply moved by your love for me and commitment towards Nama

 

I chant the Mahamantra always. I like to serve my Guru. I do serve Him mentally as I cannot go out any where. Will my service reach Him?

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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


Saturday, October 25, 2014

It clearly dawned in his mind that God alone provided him with food as he had depended entirely on Him. 'God ever protects those who rely on Him', is an incontestable truth.

Nama Article 25th October 2014

 

Stories As Told By Swami Papa Ramdas

 

GOD EVER PROTECTS THOSE WHO RELY ON HIM

 

One day a man, who had not much faith in God, heard from the lips of a saint that God always protects his devotees when they are absorbed in His remembrance and meditation. This protection comes to them in all respects. The man became curious and wanted to test the assurance given by the saint. So, one day, he went to a forest some miles away from the town in which he lived and sat in the midst of a cluster of trees. He had gone to the forest in the morning and continued to stay there till midday. All the while, he was unceasingly repeating God's name with mind fixed on Him. When he was thus engaged, a man passed through this forest intending to visit a neighbouring village by a short cut. He was carrying his meal tied up in a bundle. When the traveler saw the man sitting alone by himself, it evoked sympathy and he thought he could offer him the food he was carrying with him. Accordingly, going up to the man, he gave the food to him. The man accepted the offer and ate the meal. A question arose in his mind whether it was God who fed him at the proper time or whether it was a coincidence. He felt that the test that he made was not a proper one. His mistake, he thought, was in having selected a spot frequented by human beings.

 

So he planned to take himself off the next day to a distant place where no human beings would go. Next day, he started early from home and walking a distance of about 4 or 5 miles and crossing a river, he saw a pretty tall hill which he climbed up looking out for a suitable lonely place for his prayers. To his pleasant surprise, he saw a hollow on the top of the hill and thought that if he sat in it, nobody would be able to find him out. He descended into it and, sitting in the middle of it, started chanting God's name with great devotion. Hours passed. Meanwhile, from the town in which this man lived, a party of ten to fifteen youngsters started on a picnic. They travelled on a boat to the appointed place up the river referred to above. Merrily the boatman rowed the boat and the young men were quite happy. But when they neared the place, where on the top of the hill the devotee was sitting, a strong breeze blew from the opposite direction and the boat would not move in spite of the strenuous efforts of the boatman. Then the boatman suggested that the party might halt at that place and finish up the picnic programme. The party had no other alternative. Getting down from the boat, they proceeded to the base of the hill. They proposed to spread a cloth on the sands and, sitting on it, make a good picnic repast of the many fine eatables they had brought with them.

 

 

One wise young man of the party warned that it would not be possible for them to eat there since the strong wind would sprinkle sand on their refreshments. Then another suggested that they might go to the top of the hill and find a suitable place there. Soon all of them, with their picnic articles, went up the hill. In their search for a place, they came across the devotee seated in the hollow of the hill. They were all delighted to see him. They, with one voice, declared that the man should be fed first from the food they had brought with them. Accordingly, they placed before the devotee a plate containing the most delicious preparations. The devotee had a hearty meal of the tasteful dishes. Now he fell to thinking seriously as to who fed him in that unknown and deserted place. It clearly dawned in his mind that God alone provided him with food as he had depended entirely on Him. 'God ever protects those who rely on Him', is an incontestable truth.

 

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

 

"Even the dog eats food. But can it chant 'Bhagavan Nãma' - the Name of the Lord? ('Nãyum kooda soru thinnum Nãmam pãdumo?')

 

Mere chanting of the names of the Lord would not fetch you food.........but what really happened?

 

That is why it is said that don't live without chanting.

 

He thought, 'Bhagavan Ramana has advised me about the Mahamantra. These people think that I have some supernatural power,' and playfully said to them, "Do incessant chanting of Mahamantra"

 

Kabir says: He on whose lips the Name of God is not there that mouth is a litter bin.

 

Therefore, just as we bathe, wear clothes, eat food, etc. whether our mind is involved in it or not, so too, should we do a certain amount of Năma japa, părayana, kirtana, vandanam every day

 

Food is the first need of Man. While Krishna has taken care of all worldly necessities why should one seek another deity's help? Sri Krishna whom you worship will bless you with all round welfare.

 

Those who Chant the Divine Names of Hari, Udupi Krishna blesses them with adequate food.

 

Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every Word that proceeds out of the mouth of God

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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