The person who accurately knows the names of the unmanifest, the qualities, and their pure operations, is well-versed in the truth about all distinctions, freed from the body, liberated from all qualities, and enjoys absolute happiness.
Divine Name
The Divine Name refers to a sacred concept across world spiritual traditions, often symbolizing the ultimate reality or divine essence. Many traditions converge on the idea that the Divine Name holds profound spiritual significance and power. However, traditions diverge in their interpretations and uses of the Divine Name, offering unique perspectives and understandings.
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O Satyakama, this Om is both the higher and the lower Brahman. Therefore the knower, using this very support, reaches one or the other.
Then Saibya Satyakama asked: Revered one, if a person meditates on the syllable Om until the end of life, which world does he win by it? He answered him.
To meditate upon the form of one's own Guru is to meditate upon the infinite Shiva himself. To chant the name of one's own Guru is truly to chant the name of the boundless Shiva.
Om is Brahman. Om is all of this. The agreement 'So be it' is indeed its echo — this is how they invoke it. The Samans are sung with Om. The sacrificial hymns are chanted with Om. The Adhvaryu priest responds with Om. The Brahman priest gives assent with Om. The Agnihotra is sanctioned with Om. When a Brahmin prepares to teach, he says: 'May I reach Brahman' — and he does indeed reach Brahman.
The name of That is 'That Delight'. One should follow It as That Delight. Whoever knows That in this way will be longed for by all existence.
Suṣeṇa came and bowed his head at Rāma's lotus-feet. He mentioned the name of the herb as well as of the mountain where it could be had, and said, "Proceed, O son of the wind-god, to bring it."
May the name of the Lord shine brightly in the heart of His devotee. The all-merciful Lord of Raghus replied to the sage, 'So be it.' Thereupon Nārada felt much delighted at heart and bowed at the Lord's feet.
After visualizing the beautiful image of Rama as He appeared while chasing the false deer, Sita constantly repeated the Name of Hari.
All supernatural powers become easily attainable to an ordinary individual who utters the name of Rāma, even while yawning. This is no great honor to Bharata, who was dear to Rāma as His own life.
Even they who utter the name of Rama only once in this world not only reach the other shore themselves but are also able to take others across.
Even they who utter the name of Rama only once in this world not only reach the other shore themselves but are also able to take others across.
Even a pariah, a Śabara, a Khasa, the stupid barbarian and the vile Kola and Kirāta get supremely sanctified and get renowned through all the spheres by uttering the name of Rāma.
They sang auspicious strains with voice so melodious, repeating the names of Rama and Sita
Repeat the divine name a hundred times, and your heart will be freed from burden immediately.
Controlling the mind, the five self-restraints (non-violence, truth, not stealing, self-control, and not accumulating wealth), and the five religious vows (purity, contentment, austerity, studying sacred texts or repeating the Divine Name, and surrendering to God) are like the flowers of these climbing plants.
In the Kali age, the Name of Rama is the granter of one's desires; it is benevolent in the afterlife and like a father and mother in this world.
The Lord showered his grace on Prahlada because he repeated the Name, making him the best of devotees.
The Name alone grants divine joy to Siddhas, sages, and Yogis like Chuka, Sanaka, and others.
If devotees in distress recite the Name, their worst calamities disappear and they become happy.