Archive for March, 2013
In this life, a wise human should engage and involve oneself in the path followed by exalted devotees, namely Bhagavatha Dharma, right from childhood.
Posted by A Devotee of Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji in Nama Article, Srimad Bhagavatham on March 31, 2013
Srimad Bhagavatham 7:6:1
कौमार आचरेत् प्राज्ञो धर्मान् भागवतान् इह ।
दुर्लभं मानुषं जन्म तद् अप्य् अध्रुवम् अर्थदम् ॥
यथा हि पुरुषस्येह विष्णोः पादोपसर्पणम् ।
यद् एष सर्व-भूतानां प्रिय आत्मेश्वरः सुहृत् ॥
In this life, a wise human should engage and involve oneself in the path followed by exalted devotees, namely Bhagavatha Dharma, right from childhood. Because human birth is most rarely achieved, and although temporary like other beings, it is meaningful because in human life alone one Chant the Divine Names of the Lord.
The only course advisable for a man in this world is to betake himself to the feet of Lord Vishnu for He is the Lord and the beloved friend, nay, the very self, which is full of love, of all created beings.
Please check these: Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
Only in the company of Sadhus is 'premai' experienced in one's heart.
மனிதப்பிறவியும் முக்தியில் ஆசையும், மகான்களின் ஸஙகமும் உந்தீபற! அரிதினும் அரிதாமென்று உந்தீபற!
To have the opportunity to serve a Mahatma in some way is indeed the rarest of the rarest.
Which is rare for people to get ? Adisankara says, "Devotion to Hari."
Three things which are rare indeed and are obtained only due to the grace of God
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Lord can be satisfied with pure devotion alone and all other practices are ostentation.
Posted by A Devotee of Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji in Nama Article, Srimad Bhagavatham on March 30, 2013
Srimad Bhagavatham 7:7:52
न दानं न तपो नेज्या न शौचं न व्रतानि च ।
प्रीयतेऽमलया भक्त्या हरिर् अन्यद् विडम्बनम् ॥
Neither charity, nor penance, neither sacrifice nor purificatory rites and vows can one satisfy Lord Hari. He can be satisfied with pure devotion alone and all other practices are ostentation.
Please check these: Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
Only in the company of Sadhus is 'premai' experienced in one's heart.
That love, can sprout only by his grace. His grace descends when we chant the Mahamantra
Mechanical chanting is the only starting point we can attempt. It matures to love by grace.
What is there in this world that devotion to the Lord cannot do?
Repetition of Name will create Love. Hari will be yours when you attain Love
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong………given him this perfect soundness
Posted by A Devotee of Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji in Nama Article, The Bible on March 29, 2013
Nama Article 29th March 2013
The Bible [Acts 3:16]
“And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong , whom ye see and know : yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness”
Please check these: Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
Never forget the Divine. Live in the world and the problems will be there. If we are remembering the Divine name, we are psychologically sound – Bhagawan Yogiramsuratkumar
They shall call on my name, and I will hear them
Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every Word that proceeds out of the mouth of God
Lord Jesus is a Maha Purusha and a Yogi.
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
The path of loving devotion to Shri Krishna, or the Bhakti-Yoga is on a plane higher than Dhyana Yoga or meditation. Among the various dimensions of Bhakti-Yoga, the chanting of the Divine Names of Shri Gopala is the best.
Posted by A Devotee of Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji in Nama Article, Sri Sri Anna on March 28, 2013
Nama Article 28th March 2013
Vaishnava Samhita: Ramananda Samvadam. Vol II Book 4 Chp 8 Shloka 47
ध्यानयोगात्तथा कृष्णे भक्तियोगो विशिष्यते |
तत्रापि गोकुलेन्द्रस्य णामकीर्तनमुत्तमम् ||
Dhyaana Yogaat Tathaa Krishne Bhaktiyogo Vishishyate
Tatraapi Gokulendrasya Naama Keertanam Uttamam
The path of loving devotion to Shri Krishna, or the Bhakti-Yoga is on a plane higher than Dhyana Yoga or meditation. Among the various dimensions of Bhakti-Yoga, the chanting of the Divine Names of Shri Gopala is the best.
Please check these: Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
Let the one who cannot do Bhakti go out to do tapas!
What is there in this world that devotion to the Lord cannot do?
That love, can sprout only by his grace. His grace descends when we chant the Mahamantra.
Reciting the Divine Names of Lord Hari, one can overcome the most formidable delusion of mind.
They are for those who don't believe in simple prayers.
Would it not amount to grave injustice if one shows a difficult path to the world?
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Even ‘Eka Nãma’ (single Name of the Lord) is ‘gãna’! The highest form of ‘Gãna’! Rama Nãma! The chanting of just Rama Nãma itself is ‘Gãna’!
Posted by A Devotee of Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji in Nama Article, Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji on March 28, 2013
Nama Article 15th January 2012
Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
It is 'cutchery' (music concert) when we try to please humans but a Bhajan when we try to please Krishna!
What is 'Gãna' (music)?
Even 'Eka Nãma' (single Name of the Lord) is 'gãna'! The highest form of 'Gãna'! Rama Nãma! The chanting of just Rama Nãma itself is 'Gãna'! This is a "Mahã Mantra' ( a great mantra)! Innumerable Mahãtmãs have attained the highest state through just this one Mantra. One need not be in awe of any other path.
If we take a tight grip on this one path, by repeatedly saying the Nãma, we can earn everything – wealth, health, harmony in family and outside, long life and Moksha.
Adi Sankara has said, "Prosperity overflows in the home that reverberates with Hari Nãma Sankirtana!." This Kirtan itself will earn everything for you. But all that is required is deep involvement in the Kirtan.
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
The easiest of the nine ways of bhakti? It is Kirtan. What is Kirtan? The chanting of ‘Eka Nama’
Posted by A Devotee of Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji in Nama Article, Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji on March 28, 2013
Nama Article 7th August 2008
The easiest of the nine ways of bhakti? It is Kirtan. What is Kirtan? The chanting of ‘Eka Nama’ – be it Rama or Krishna or whatever Name of the Lord given in ‘upadesa’. The fruit attained through the chanting of this single Name of the Lord cannot be attained through any other means. This is the easiest method.
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Jnăna dăna” (imparting spiritual knowledge) is the highest of all services that can be rendered to mankind
Posted by A Devotee of Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji in Nama Article, Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji on March 27, 2013
Nama Article 27th March 2013
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji's Namadwaars and GOD satsangs across the world celebrated Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanthi by chanting Mahamantra, Annadhanam to needy and Nagarakirtan on 26th March 2013
This is celebrated as 'Holi' Day.
After Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji's descent on earth on this day, it is also a 'holy' day.
Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
Srimad Bhagavatam 11:29:26
य एतन् मम भक्तेषु सम्प्रदद्यात् सु-पुष्कलम् |
तस्याहं ब्रह्म-दायस्य ददाम्य् आत्मानम् आत्मना ||
“Ya Yetanmama Bhakteshu sampradadhyăt su-puskalam |
tasyăham brahmadăyasya dadămyătmănamătmana” ||
Lord Krishna, in his final instructions to His devotee and disciple Uddhava, says, “Jnăna dăna” (imparting spiritual knowledge) is the highest of all services that can be rendered to mankind.
By ‘Jnăna dăna’ the Lord means the Divine knowledge that will take people across the ocean of transmigration (‘samsăra săgara’) and not mere worldly knowledge.
Well! What is Divine Knowledge? It is verily the knowledge of the way to Lord Krishna! And, should not the way be the simplest one whence people caught in the turmoil of Kali Yuga cry for a way of escape? And, that simple, easy route of escape is verily NAMASANKIRTAN – chanting the Divine Name of the Lord!
The ‘cursed’ Kali Yuga, which is said to be the Age of the wicked is also a ‘blessed’ one, for, in this Age mere uttering the Divine Name of the Lord would suffice to reach the Lotus Feet of the Lord!
Our Mahans, the torchbearers of Sanatana Dharma, have always advocated only words of the Vedas; for, the Vedas is verily the Lord’s intellect. The Vedas have shown innumerable ways to attain the Feet of the Lord. However, the chosen way should adhere to the words of the Vedas and also suit the Age of our existence. And, the Maha Mantra “Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare! Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare!” is a way advocated by the Vedas as well the tailor made for this Age.
Please check these: Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
Is it then surprising if such a mind does not remain steadfast on a single path of worship?
Anantha janmanjche(m) thapa eka nama l
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare