Of all the methods, taking the Name is the simplest. Chanting God’s Name is the only practice recommended in scriptures for Kali Yuga.

Nama Article 15th November 2013

 

Source: The Vision – Nov 2013

 

Excerpts from “GLORY OF THE NAME” by Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

Once we are born, death is a certainty, but the time of our death does not follow any seniority. However, the truth is, we exist now. If a Jeeva fails to make use of its present life to attain liberation, it has to continue to revolve in the cycle of birth and death. The cause of birth is the Vasanas or mental impressions which are a mixture of Satva, Rajas and Tamas and these remain even after the death of the body. Liberation necessitates exhausting of the Vasanas. Just as the wind carries the fragrance or stench of the things with which it comes in contact; so also the dormant Vasanas get activated and stimulate the respective sense responses when we breathe.

 

There are many ways like Dhyana, Yoga, Brahma-Vichara to control the mind and destroy the Vasanas. Of all the methods, taking the Name is the simplest. Chanting God’s Name is the only practice recommended in scriptures for Kali Yuga. Srimad Bhagavatam assures that the fruit of Tapas, Yoga and Dhyana can be attained by repeating the Name of God. Mahatmas avow that Nama chanting by itself can lead one directly to liberation.

 

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

 

Having compassion of the Lord as the foundation, the one which has no rules, the one which can eradicate the force of Kali, Namakirtanam is the only resort.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

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

It is impossible for anyone to do continuous Dhyana, Yoga or Brahma-Vichara or to observe austerities like fasting or vigil. But the Name can be chanted continuously even if it is mechanical.

Nama Article 14th November 2013

 

Source: The Vision – Nov 2013

 

Excerpts from “GLORY OF THE NAME” by Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

It is impossible for anyone to do continuous Dhyana, Yoga or Brahma-Vichara or to observe austerities like fasting or vigil. But the Name can be chanted continuously even if it is mechanical.

 

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

 

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

 

Mechanical chanting is the only starting point we can attempt. It matures to love by grace.

 

Mechanical chanting is the starting phase. It will soon graduate to mental chanting and soon this mental one-pointed chanting will lead to the source of the chant, which is the truth.

 

Those who chant the Mahamantra even once in this Kali Yuga are assured of 'Moksha' (liberation)

 

Nama Kirtan, whether done knowingly or unknowingly, certainly has to give its effect

 

Nama Chanted unknowingly also wipes out all of one's sins

 

Japa even once uttered has its own good effect, whether the individual is aware or not.

 

The same scriptures also state that one should follow the words of the Guru without any doubts or questions and act accordingly.

 

Is chanting while doing work considered as meaningful chanting ?

 

Don’t stop chanting for any reason. The rest of the things will be taken care of automatically.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

How to develop such devotion? It is the fruit of Guru’s grace or God’s grace. To be the recipient of that grace we should shake off laziness and practise Nama repetition constantly.

Nama Article 12th November 2013

 

Source: The Vision – Nov 2013 (The Vision, A monthly journal started by HH Swami Ramdas in 1933)

 

(Pujya Sri Muralidhara Swamiji of Madhurapuri Ashram, Malaipattu, Chennai, made a surprise visit to Ashram on 24th September and blessed the devotees with a few hours’ stay. The following is a summary of Pujya Swamiji’s talk in the Bhajan Hall.)

 

Excerpts from “GLORY OF THE NAME”

 

The Name of the Lord should be repeated with all devotion. How to develop such devotion? It is the fruit of Guru’s grace or God’s grace. To be the recipient of that grace we should shake off laziness and practise Nama repetition constantly. Our part is to repeat the Name ceaselessly i.e. Shraddha and with firm faith i.e.patience. The repetition of Name should not be like a duty imposed on us. The aim of Satsang is to remind us of our invaluable human birth and the opportunity to take the Name.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

In order to bring about Sannidhyam in the temple, organize Akhanda Maha Mantra Kirtan for 7 days in the temple precincts

Nama Article 9th November 2013

 

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

 

There is a Perumal temple in my native village that is locked up most of the time and the ‘Archaka’ would not hand over the keys or responsibilities to anyone. I requested them to take measures to have it renovated, however no one is willing to take responsibility. Every other small temple by the roadside becomes famous in no time, but this ancient temple is in a sad state. When will this be renovated? It is my ambition to have it renovated.

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

One can become rich by honest earnings or through unlawful means. However the second path is not permanent.

 

In the same way, a temple becomes famous by its ‘sannidhyam’ (presence of divinity of the Lord). It could become popular through publicity etc., but that is not permanent.

 

In order to bring about Sannidhyam in the temple, organize Akhanda Maha Mantra Kirtan for 7 days in the temple precincts with not less than 3 bhaktas chanting at any point in time.

 

When this is performed. The Lord will show a way out and a solution towards renovation will definitely be born.

 

In view of Sri Swamiji's 52nd Thirunakshatra and Gopashtami, by the divine grace of Thakurji, an Akhanda Mahamantra Kirtana Saptaham is being held from 4th – 10th Nov, 2013 at the Bhagavata Bhavanam hall of the Madhurapuri Ashram

 

Nama Sapthaham – Why is it 7 days and not 6 or 5 or 8 days? What is the validation for this? – Narada advises the rule of that Mantra Shastra – “Chant for 7 days.”

 

Details of some of the previous 'Nãma Saptãha Yajna' (Chanting Mahamantra for 7 days):

·        March 5, 2000 to March 11, 2000 at RR Sabha, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.

·        February 26, 2001 to March 4, 2001 at RR Sabha, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.

·        Sri Nidhi Kalyana Mantap, Nanganallur, Chennai, from 4th March to 10th March, 2004

·        May 21, 2006 to May 27, 2006 – Simultanoeulsy in various 37 satsanghs at Ambasamudram; Ambur; Periyakulam; Thanjavur; Suchindram; Salem; Trichy; Kovvur; Mangalur; Tuticorin; Singaperumal Koil; Vellakovil; Madurai; Coimbatore; Gudiyatham; Peranampet; Pollachi; Kancheepuram; Pudupalayam; Alwarpet; Nanganallur; T Nagar; Foreshore Estate; Valasarawakkam; Jafferkhanpet; Ayanavaram; Virugambakkam; Chromepet; Pammal; Ambattur; Sivakasi; Bangalore; Kanyakumari; Govindapuram; Cheyyar; Sevvur; Maraimalai Nagar; Australia and California, USA.

·        13th Feb to 19th Feb 2013 in all Namadwaars and GOD satsangs across India to chant with a specific prayer request by all participants on each day for bountiful rains in Tamil Nadu

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Although mother’s love is supreme, it is only human. Guru’s love is divine.

Nama Article 3rd November 2013

 

3^rd Nov 2013 is H H Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji's Jayanthi which is celebrated across the globe by Chanting of Mahamantra, Serving the elders, poor and needy and people in misery.

 

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

 

What is the difference between a mother and a Guru?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

Although mother’s love is supreme, it is only human. Guru’s love is divine.

 

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

 

The Magic of the Guru's Love

 

You may be the worst sinner, highly undisciplined; you may have committed all kinds of atrocities; yet, if a mahatma declares, “Oh, he is my child”, that will suffice for you

 

Guru’s boundless grace is immeasurable, limitless and infinite.

 

If we surrender ourselves absolutely without any reservation to the Guru, He will save us from all sorrow and show us the way to salvation

 

When a disciple leads his life with the clear understanding that it is the Guru who is running his life – adverse or otherwise, completely emptying the mind of personal likes and dislikes, seeing everything as Guru's leela, attains realization

 

The best offering that a disciple can give to the Guru is realizing that nothing else can equal his grace.

 

When can one earn Guru krupa? When God decides to bless a person, he receives Guru's grace. One has to be blessed with Bhakti; and that is blessed only by God/Guru.

 

To collect people living around one's home and help them chant the Lord's Name is verily service to the Guru. Or to follow the special instruction given to him/her by the Guru is verily 'service' to the Guru.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

The very sight of your Guru will help you develop your faith in God. Scriptures say that your Soul, God and the Guru are one and the same.

Nama Article 2nd November 2013

 

Some are family functions, some are religious functions, some are national functions, some are international functions – WHICH IS A UNIVERSAL FUNCTION – Birthday celebrations of a True Mahathma is a UNIVERSAL FUNCTION

 

3^rd November 2013 Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji’s Jayanthi is celebrated by Global Organisation for Divinity and it has been communicated to various Namadwaars and GOD satsangs across the globe to do Annadhanam (serve free food) / give free dresses to people in Old age homes, orphanages, home for mentally / physically challenged care centers, home for destitute women on the occasion of Sri Swamiji's Jayanthi. Namadwaars and GOD satsangs are also adviced to conduct Akanda Nama kirtan for world peace, harmony and a prosperous life for one and all on this auspicious day.

 

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

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

" If you get a proper Guru (‘Uttama Guru’), then Guru Bhakti is the easiest way

 

 Here are a few of numerous reasons why such a Guru Bhakti is supreme:

 

1. You can see your Guru as you see anyone else. 
2. You can talk to your Guru as you talk to anyone else 
3. The Guru is easily approachable 
4. The Guru can get his ideas clearly across to you 
5. The Guru will battle with you to make you good 
6. God Himself says that its verily God who comes in the form of the Guru to liberate masses. 
7. The Guru never expects anything else from you but for your love 
8. You can visit his place and enjoy bliss and peace 
9. The Guru can visit your place too. 
10. The Guru will never destroy or curse anybody (even God could kill a Kamsa or a Ravana, but the Guru’s compassion is boundless) 
11. Instead of cursing bad people, the Guru will transform them to godliness 
12. The Guru will remove your obstacles in the divine path — both internal and external. 
13. The Guru is the only person in the world who can do something good to you without any reason 
14. The very sight of your Guru will help you develop your faith in God. 
15. Scriptures say that your Soul, God and the Guru are one and the same. 

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

 

The Magic of the Guru's Love

 

You may be the worst sinner, highly undisciplined; you may have committed all kinds of atrocities; yet, if a mahatma declares, “Oh, he is my child”, that will suffice for you

 

Guru’s boundless grace is immeasurable, limitless and infinite.

 

If we surrender ourselves absolutely without any reservation to the Guru, He will save us from all sorrow and show us the way to salvation

 

When a disciple leads his life with the clear understanding that it is the Guru who is running his life – adverse or otherwise, completely emptying the mind of personal likes and dislikes, seeing everything as Guru's leela, attains realization

 

The best offering that a disciple can give to the Guru is realizing that nothing else can equal his grace.

 

When can one earn Guru krupa? When God decides to bless a person, he receives Guru's grace. One has to be blessed with Bhakti; and that is blessed only by God/Guru.

 

To collect people living around one's home and help them chant the Lord's Name is verily service to the Guru. Or to follow the special instruction given to him/her by the Guru is verily 'service' to the Guru.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Thus, with the destruction of ‘ajnana’ we have taken a new birth today: therefore, like the radiance of light we should attain ‘atma prakash’ (the radiance of the Atman). This is the philosophy behind Deepavali.

Nama Article 1st November 2013

Happy Deepavali

 

Source: http://www.namadwaar.org/articles/deepavali_09_part2.html

 

Krishna is the only male in the world. All the others are ‘stree’ (woman). All creatures are verily ‘stree’. The term ‘stree’ means ‘the ignorant’ (‘ajnani’). One who nurtures desires, attachments is verily ‘stree’. Except the Jnani all are ‘stree’. Krishna is verily the one male in who all should take refuge.

 

Number 16 represents the sum total of a society. God has 16 ‘kalas’. There are variations in the Avatar of the Lord. Some Avatars of God reveal only one kala while some other Avatars of God reveal two or three kalas. But the Avatar in which God comes down in all the 16 kalas is known as ‘poorna avatar’ (complete Avatar). One or two kalas refer to kala avatar or amsa (part) avatar. Krishna Avatar is a poorna avatar with all the 16 kalas.

 

At first, I was the only Bhakta of Premika Varadan. Slowly some more became His Bhaktas. The number increased gradually. The term ‘16000 Bhaktas’ means Bhaktas all over the world. ’16’ denotes whole (‘sampoornam’). There can be nothing beyond that. God embraces all and protects them. What does marriage with 16000 maidens mean? It means that Krishna takes all unto His Holy Feet. In whose control were all these 16000 maidens earlier? All the jivas were under the control of Narakasura. Where was Narakasura born? He was born on earth to Bhooma devi. All these 16000 maidens were in the clutches of ‘ajnana’. Who is ‘ajnana’? Narakasura was the very embodiment of ‘ajnana’. Where did ‘ajnana’ take birth? ‘Ajnana’ is the special trait of people of the earth. Narakasura who was born to ‘ajnana’, took hold of the 16000 jivas and blocked their union with God. At this stage Krishna destroys Narakasura and takes all the jivas unto His Holy Feet. So, on this day we take a dip to do away with ‘ajnana’ (and not with mere bodily dirt). Thus, with the destruction of ‘ajnana’ we have taken a new birth today: therefore, like the radiance of light we should attain ‘atma prakash’ (the radiance of the Atman). This is the philosophy behind Deepavali. Narakasura means ‘ajnana’ (ignorance). This (ignorance) is the special characteristic of ‘bhoo mandala’ (earth). Narakasura, the ‘ajnana’ was born to Bhooma devi. 16000 maidens represent the people (society). The demon has the people in his control blocking their union with God. Destruction of Narakasura and marrying the maidens represents the annihilation of our ignorance by Krishna and taking us unto His fold, eternally. This is the philosophy behind the destruction of Narakasura. Destruction of Narakasura appears in Srimad Bhagavatam.

 

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

 

On the auspicious day of Deepavali when taking oil bath in warm water, during the early morning hours is considered as equivalent of dipping in the sacred waters of River Ganga

 

Special Deepavali message of His Holiness Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

Mahans sing that every single day is verily Deepavali for those who have taken refuge in Krishna

 

It should be effectively propagated that the evils effects of Kali can be easily negated by Chanting of Mahamantra.

 

This is because power is inherent in words. Whatever we keep thinking or uttering would one day turn out to be true in our life.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

Together “Rama” means the mahavakya “tatvamasi”

Nama Article 28th October 2013

 

Source: Madhuramurali Jan 2010

 

"ராம" என்று ஜபம் செய்து வந்தாலே ஜீவன் முக்தி சித்திக்குமா ?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

ராமரஹஸ்யோபநிஷத்தில் "ரா" என்பது "தத்" என்ற வாக்யத்தையும் "ம" என்பது "த்வம்" என்ற வாக்யத்தையும் "ராம" என்று சேர்ந்தால் "தத்வமஸி" என்ற மஹாவாக்யத்தையும் குறிக்கும் என்று கூறப்பட்டுள்ளது

 

आद्यो रा तत्पदार्थः स्यान्मकारस्त्वंपदार्थवान्

तयोः संयोजनमसीत्यर्थे तत्त्वविदो विदुः

 

Rama Rahasya Upanishad says, “The first letter ‘ra’ stands for the term ‘tat’ (That), and ‘ma’ stands for the term ‘tvam’ (You). Together “Rama” means the mahavakya “tatvamasi”

 

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

 

The aim of spiritual education is liberation or Jivan Mukti.

 

By chanting the Name of Bhagavãn one attains Atma Jnana, Jivan Mukti state

 

Those who are Jivan Muktas today began only in this manner. (Every journey starts with a single step.)

 

The one whose lips are incessantly chanting the Lord's Name is verily the Jivan Mukta (liberated soul).

 

How true are the words of a Mahan that the one on whose tongue God's Divine Name resides is verily the one who has been freed from bondage –a Jivan Mukta!

 

A self realized Jivan Mukta appears once in a generation.  If you are lucky, you will get the company of such a person.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

One who takes refuge in ME and remains egoless is verily ‘nirgunam’; the ‘shraddha’ in worshipping ME is verily ‘nirgunam’.’ The food that is offered to Bhagavăn is verily ‘nirgunam’

Nama Article 27th October 2013

 

हरिर् हि निर्गुणः साक्षात् पुरुषः प्रकृतेः परः (Srimad Bhagavatam 10:88:5)

स सर्व-दृग् उपद्रष्टा तं भजन् निर्गुणो भवेत् (Srimad Bhagavatam 10:88:5)

मां भजन्ति गुणाः सर्वे निर्गुणं निरपेक्षकम् (Srimad Bhagavatam 11:13:40)

निर्गुणे ब्रह्मणि मयि धारयन् विशदं मनः(Srimad Bhagavatam 11:15:17)

यान्ति माम् एव निर्गुणाः (Srimad Bhagavatam 11:25:22)

मन्-निष्ठं निर्गुणं स्मृतम् (Srimad Bhagavatam 11:25:24)

मन्-निकेतं तु निर्गुणम् (Srimad Bhagavatam 11:25:25)

निर्गुणो मद्-अपाश्रयः(Srimad Bhagavatam 11:25:26)

मत्-सेवायां तु निर्गुणा (Srimad Bhagavatam 11:25:27)

चशब्दान्मन्नीवेदितं निर्गुणमित्यभिप्रेतम् (Sridhara Swami’s Bhavaratha Deepika 11:25:28)

निर्गुणं मद्-अपाश्रयम् (Srimad Bhagavatam 11:25:29)

गुण-सङ्गं विनिर्धूय मां भजन्तु विचक्षणाः (Srimad Bhagavatam 11:25:33)

निःसङ्गो मां भजेद् विद्वान् अप्रमत्तो जितेन्द्रियः (Srimad Bhagavatam 11:25:34)

 

Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

In ‘ekădasa skandam’ (11th canto) 25th chapter of Bhăgavatam, Bhagavăn says ‘thinking of ME constantly is verily ‘nirguna jnăna’; to live in ME is verily ‘nirguna văsam’; one who takes refuge in ME and remains egoless is verily ‘nirgunam’; the ‘shraddha’ in worshipping ME is verily ‘nirgunam’.’

 

The food that is offered to Bhagavăn is verily ‘nirgunam’.

 

Everything in nature is grouped under three qualities – ‘Sattva (quality of goodness/purity), Rajas (emotions such as anger, passion) and Tamas (lethargy). ‘Nirgunam’ means that which is free of all these three qualities

 

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

 

Those who are Jivan Muktas today began only in this manner. (Every journey starts with a single step.)

 

The one whose lips are incessantly chanting the Lord's Name is verily the Jivan Mukta (liberated soul).

 

Thus the identity of the Personal God with Nirguna Brahman is established at the very outset

 

Namakirtan removed such agonizing stomach pain of a Vedanta Sanyăsin……

 

If you discriminate in this way, you will understand that the continual remembrance of Hari is the supreme goal to be attained. त्रिगुण असार निर्गुण हे सार । सारासार विचार हरिपाठ ॥

 

Rama, Govinda, Hari, Murari, Mukunda-whatever name he invokes, it is always the Nirguna or the attributeless Lord that is meant

 

Tulsidas says, "As by a bridge we can go to both the banks of a river, even so by God's Name we can attain both the Saguna aspect of God and the Nirguna."

 

Rama Nama gets exactly the same importance in Saguna Upasana as does the Pranava ('Om') Mantra in Nirguna Upasana

 

Kabir Says, Do not lose the Supreme Name, the Name of the Lord. कबीर निर्गुन नाम न रोसु ॥

 

More than the comfort of uninterrupted experience of Supreme Self of attribute-less nature, chanting the name of SrI rAma is a better comfort.

 

By meditating on the form of God, and chanting His Name, we can gradually go beyond all names and forms and ultimately reach the Nirguna aspect.

 

सत्सङ्गत्वे निस्स्ङ्गत्वं, निस्सङ्गत्वे निर्मोहत्वम् । निर्मोहत्वे निश्चलतत्त्वं, निश्चलतत्त्वे जीवन्मुक्तिः ॥

 

By chanting the Name of Bhagavăn one attains Atma Jnana, Jivan Mukti state

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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

One should call out the Lord’s name without ‘lajja’ (shyness/embarrassment). One who calls out Govinda goes to Sri Vaikunta

Nama Article 26th October 2013

 

Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

 

In two Kshetras one can hear the incessant (loud) chanting of the Lord’s Name. One is Tirupathi and the other Guruvayur. In Tirupathi one can hear the loud calling out of ‘Elu kondala vãda Govinda! Govinda!’ It is relay chanting. Someone shouts out with the rest joining him. When this person stops you find someone else picking it up. The ‘sãnidhya’ here is only because of the incessant chanting of Govinda! Govinda! by the crowd of devotees visiting the Kshetra. In Guruvayur one can ever hear the devotees calling out loudly, “Hey! Guruvayurappa! Nãrãyana!” One should call out the Lord’s name without ‘lajja’ (shyness/embarrassment). One who calls out Govinda goes to Sri Vaikunta

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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