Deepavali message by HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

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Deepavali message by HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Instead of lamenting, chant more

Nama Article 22nd October 2017

PRACTICAL SPIRITUALITY FOR BEGINNERS

 

HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

1. Take food properly, but take sattvic food. Unnecessary and adamant fasting will lead to many diseases.

 

2. Take proper sleep and rest. Otherwise you will have neurological problems.

 

3. Don't imitate any saints or sadhaks.

 

4. Don't change your path for any cause or at any cost.

 

5. Don't get into notions or illusions

 

6. Be practical. Especially in your spiritual life.

 

7. Don't be idle. It will bring unnecessary negative things and weaken you.

 

8. Don't get influenced by others and their activities.

 

9. Purity, renunciation, chanting – are the backbone of a sadhak.

 

10. Try to control your emotions

 

11. Instead of lamenting, chant more

 

12. Avoid worldly pleasures and their company

 

13. Be clean always and be simple.

 

14. Mind your words and all of your activities.

 

15. Try to be alone if you don't find a real sadhu

 

16. Realisation is possible. At the same time, put it in your mind repeatedly that it is a very very long and sincere journey.

 

17. Be patient and calm

 

18. Don't analyse your mind often

 

19. Life on this earth is a small stop journey like any other journey. Nothing more than that.

 

20. Try to do all possible good things in all possible ways

 

21. Faith is the major wealth.

 

22. Don't lose your self confidence at any time.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Krishna bhaktas do not owe anything to anyone

Nama Article 21^st October 2017

 

Narasimha Mehta Charitam III. Vol III Book VI Chp 17 Shloka 7

 

 

नराणां कृष्णभक्तानां ऋणशेषो न विद्यते  |

मुच्यन्ते लोकवेदाभ्यां कृष्णप्रेमपरायणाः ||

 

 

But the Krishna bhaktas do not owe anything to anyone. For, they get liberated from all bonds of dutiful actions as they have Krishna bhakti as their only object in life.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

One who reads the life-story of Shri Haridasa with reverence develops unflinching faith in the chanting of the Divine Name of Lord Hari.

Nama Article 20th October 2017

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal - Vaishnava Samhita

 

Haridasa Charitam. Vol II Book 4 Chp 6 Shlokas 28 - 30

 

Krishna Chaitanya Devasya Krishna Naama Svaroopinah

Paarshadeshu Pradhaanoayam Haridaaso Drudhavratah

Gauraanga Devastam Bhaktam Vinayaadooratah Sthitam

Aakrushya Swayamevaamum Parirebhe Punah Punah

Haridaasasya Charitam Yah Pathed Shraddhayaa Narah

Tasya Naamajape Vishnor Drudha Nishthaa Bhavennanu

 

This firm-minded great man Haridasa was the outstanding devout disciple of Shri Krishna Chaitanya, the very embodiment of the Divine Name of Shri Krishna. Shri Gaurangadeva, drew this bhakta Haridasa, who was keeping distance due to his humility and modesty, closer and hugged him again and again. One who reads the life-story of Shri Haridasa with reverence develops unflinching faith in the chanting of the Divine Name of Lord Hari.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

When we tune ourselves with the Name, we tune ourselves with God.

Nama Article 19th October 2017

Swami Papa Ramdas

 

When we tune ourselves with the Name, we tune ourselves with God. 

That is the purpose of repeating the Mantra; without it the repetition becomes merely mechanical and does not help us in any way.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

In his sanctifying presence, due to the potency of the Divine Name even wild and cruel animals became gentle and adopted the dharma of ahimsa (non-violence)

Nama Article 18th October 2017

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal - Vaishnava Samhita

Haridasa Charitam. Vol II Book 4 Chp 6 Shlokas 12 - 13

 

Naama Gaanena Krishnasya Vairaagyena Drudhena Cha

Avaapa Premabhaktincha Shree Krishna Nandanandane

Tasya Naama Prabhaavena Sannidhau Kroorajantavah

Ahimsaadharma Nirataa Babhoovuh Shaantasadgunaah

 

Thus living in the forest and endlessly singing the Name of Hari, he gained deep, loving devotion to Shri Krishna, the Divine Son of Nanda. 

In his sanctifying presence, due to the potency of the Divine Name even wild and cruel animals became gentle and adopted the dharma of ahimsa (non-violence)

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

The Name first quietens the mind and then instills into it an intoxicating sweetness.

Nama Article 17th October 2017

Swami Papa Ramdas

 

The Name first quietens the mind and then instills into it an intoxicating sweetness. 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Such a great devotee like Haridasa, whose only abiding passion of life was chanting the Divine Names of Lord Hari, was never before and would never be there in future in this world or in the next

Nama Article 16th October 2017

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal - Vaishnava Samhita

 

Haridasa Charitam. Vol II Book 4 Chp 6 Shlokas 16 - 17

 

Haridaasa Samo Bhakto Harinaama Paraayanah

Lokaantare Vaa Lokesmin Bhooto Na Bhavishyati

Madhuvrataa Yathaa Hrishtaah Pushpitam Champakam Tarum

Tathaa Tamaayayuh Premnaa Santatam Saadhavo Janaah

 

Such a great devotee like Haridasa, whose only abiding passion of life was chanting the Divine Names of Lord Hari, was never before and would never be there in future in this world or in the next. The sadhus were all drawn to him enchanted by his ardent devotion to Lord Hari, as the bees are drawn to a blooming Champaka tree.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

The Name is the link between the devotee and God. It brings the devotee face to face with Him

Nama Article 15th October 2017

Swami Papa Ramdas

 

The disciples can look within and get guidance only if they stop looking upon somebody outside for guidance. What is needed is that you should turn your mind within.

The Name is the link between the devotee and God. It brings the devotee face to face with Him

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Though Kali is very sinful it never troubles those pious bhagavatas, who engage in chanting the Names of glories of Shri Krishna.

Nama Article 14th October 2017

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal - Vaishnava Samhita

 

Haridasa Charitam. Vol II Book 4 Chp 6 Shlokas 3 - 4

 

 

Sarva Siddhim Avaapnoti Keertayan Keshavam Kalau

Kalim Sabhaajayanti Eva Saadhavo Guna Darshinah

Kaliratyanta Dushtopi Krishna Keertana Tatparaan

Na Peedayati Govinda Bhaktaanamalacheshtitaan

 

In this Yuga one can easily gain all the coveted accomplishmnets singing in the praise of Shri Krishna. Hence wise men and the sadhus who look to the brighter side of everything acclaim the Kaliyuga. 

Though Kali is very sinful it never troubles those pious bhagavatas, who engage in chanting the Names of glories of Shri Krishna.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare 

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare 

Take His name for a long time and then sit for meditation. Meditation will then become very easy.

Nama Article 13th October 2017

Swami Papa Ramdas

 

Take His name for a long time and then sit for meditation. Meditation will then become very easy. You will find that the mind disappears in no time; you will forget the body and become conscious that you are the Atman. 

By constantly taking His name you will have your mind purified and the practice develops into Smaran or remembrance of God.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare 

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare 

He was bold and confident that he possessed the wealth of the chant of the Divine Name of Shri Krishna

Nama Article 12th October 2017

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal - Vaishnava Samhita

 

Narasimha Mehta Charitam II. Vol III Book VI Chp 16 Shlokas 7 - 8

 

ईदृशीं गतिमालोक्य दुहितुर्वैष्णवोत्तमः |

चिन्तयामास बहुशः प्रार्थितो भार्यया मृदु ||

आत्मविश्वाससम्युक्तः सुतामानीय वैष्णवः |

संप्राप्य तद्गृहं धीरः कृष्णनामधनं स्मरन् ||

 

Narasimha Mehta the Vaishnavottama also felt extremely sad over the plight of his daughter. His wife was urging him to do the needful to send their daughter to her husband's place. On her request Narasimha Mehta started with his daughter for her in-laws' house. He was bold and confident that he possessed the wealth of the chant of the Divine Name of Shri Krishna

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare 

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare 

You are really repeating the name of your own immortal Self, that is, Atma Ram.

Nama Article 11th October 2017

Swami Papa Ramdas

 

The object of repeating the Name is to purify the mind and thereby get the awareness of Him within us.

You are really repeating the name of your own immortal Self, that is, Atma Ram.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare 

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare  

Nama Article 10th October 2017

Nama Article 10th October 2017

மஹாரண்யம் ஸ்ரீ ஸ்ரீ முரளீதர ஸ்வாமிஜி

 

ஸ்ரீராமாவதாரத்திற்கு முன்பே வசிஷ்டர், வால்மீகி போன்ற ரிஷிகள் 'ராம' நாமத்தை ஜபம் செய்து முக்தி அடைந்தார்கள். ராமருடைய சம காலத்தில், சபரி ஜபம் செய்து, ராமர் பார்த்துக் கொண்டு இருக்கும்பொழுதே முக்தி அடைந்தாள். ராமருடைய காலத்திற்கு பிறகும், இன்று வரை, ஹனுமார் ராம நாமத்தை ஜபம் செய்து வருகின்றார். ராம நாமம்  சாஸ்வதமானது.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare 

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare 

Bhajan must lead you into silence. It is not merely outer silence but inner silence — silence of the mind.

Nama Article 9th October 2017

Swami Papa Ramdas

 

Bhajan must lead you into silence. It is not merely outer silence but inner silence — silence of the mind.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

He sanctified the whole earth with the sacred dust of his holy feet dancing in the company of bhagavatas and singing the Divine Names of Shri Krishna

Nama Article 8th October 2017

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal - Vaishnava Samhita

 

Narasimha Mehta Charitam I. Vol III Book VI Chp 15 Shloka 51

 

गायन् कृष्णस्य नामानि नृत्यन् भागवतैः सह |

भुवनं पादरजसा पावयामास पावनः  ||

 

He sanctified the whole earth with the sacred dust of his holy feet dancing in the company of bhagavatas and singing the Divine Names of Shri Krishna.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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