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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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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.
Vyasa
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Mahabharata, p. 5560
O Satyakama, this Om is both the higher and the lower Brahman. Therefore the knower, using this very support, reaches one or the other.
HinduTeachingKnowledgeMeditationSanskrit
Prashna Upanishad 5.2
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.
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Prashna Upanishad 5.1
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.
HinduScriptureGuruMeditationSanskrit
Guru Gita 54
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.
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Taittiriya Upanishad 1.8
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.
Vedic Sages
HinduTeachingHappinessKnowledge
The Upanishads — Texts, Translations and Commentaries, p. 103
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."
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Lanka Kand Part 1 (verses 805–889), p. 58
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.
Lord Raghunatha
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Ramcharitmanas — Aranya Kand (verses 647–710), p. 60
After visualizing the beautiful image of Rama as He appeared while chasing the false deer, Sita constantly repeated the Name of Hari.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Aranya Kand (verses 647–710), p. 44
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.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingAttainmentDifferencesSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 6 (verses 601–646), p. 31
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.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 4 (verses 501–563), p. 43
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.
Tulsidas
HinduScriptureAttainmentDivine NameSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 4 (verses 501–563), p. 43
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.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 4 (verses 501–563), p. 23
They sang auspicious strains with voice so melodious, repeating the names of Rama and Sita
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 5 (verses 265–315), p. 19
Repeat the divine name a hundred times, and your heart will be freed from burden immediately.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 2 (verses 98–165), p. 45
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.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingContentmentKnowledgeSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 1 (verses 1–97), p. 49
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.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingBenevolenceKindnessSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 1 (verses 1–97), p. 36
The Lord showered his grace on Prahlada because he repeated the Name, making him the best of devotees.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDevoteeGraceSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 1 (verses 1–97), p. 35
The Name alone grants divine joy to Siddhas, sages, and Yogis like Chuka, Sanaka, and others.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingJoySaintSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 1 (verses 1–97), p. 35
If devotees in distress recite the Name, their worst calamities disappear and they become happy.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDevoteeHappinessSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 1 (verses 1–97), p. 31