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Naam (Divine Name)

Across traditions, Naam refers to the divine name or sound. Many converge on its spiritual significance, acknowledging its power. Traditions diverge in interpretation and practice, offering unique perspectives.

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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
HinduTeachingDifferencesHappinessSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5560
And as Christ says in the Gospel, they will be amazed at that time, saying, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesize in your name, cast out demons in your name, and perform many miracles in your name?'
Christ
ChristianScriptureMiraclesTime
Ascent of Mount Carmel, p. 213
There is one God, whose name is true, the creator, beyond fear, beyond vengeance, timeless, unborn, self-existent, and benevolent by the Guru's grace.
Guru Nanak
SikhScriptureBenevolenceGracePunjabi
Japji Sahib (Gurmukhi and English), p. 1
Consider name and fame as toxic. Cultivate deep humility, and let it penetrate every aspect of your being.
Swami Sivananda
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Practice of Karma Yoga, p. 68
You cannot realize God if you have even the slightest bit of egoism, attachment to name and form, or worldly desires in your mind.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingEgoLust
Mind — Its Mysteries and Control, p. 75
Meditation leads to intuition, and it's the key to revealing the divinity or Atman that's hidden in all names and forms.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingMeditationSelf Realisation
Bliss Divine, p. 13
Man is the fulfillment of the necessity that nature has secretly borne within herself since the beginning of her works; he is the highest possible name or divine presence on this planet, and he is the realized earthly godhead.
Vedic Sages
HinduTeachingAttainmentContentment
The Upanishads — Texts, Translations and Commentaries, p. 123
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
May the gracious Lord, whose name is the unfailing remedy for the disease of birth and death and alleviates the three kinds of terrible pain, remain propitious to me and you.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingBenevolenceKindnessSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 71
The desires for the many pleasures of the senses are the various ailments, which are too numerous to name.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDifferencesLustSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 66
The sage, devoted to the knowledge of Brahma and considering me fit for such knowledge, began a discourse on Brahma, who is unborn, singular, without attributes, the ruler of the heart, beyond comprehension, without desire, name, or form, and attainable only through realization.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingAttainmentDevotionSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 48
Your name alone removes the impurities of the Kali age and destroys worldly attachments.
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HinduTeachingMaterialismTimeSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 58
They are the source of kindness and other virtues. They feel sad when they see others in distress and are happy when they see others happy. They are calm, and they don't consider anyone as their enemy. They are free from pride and passion, and they have control over greed, anger, joy, and fear. They are gentle and compassionate towards those in distress, and they have pure devotion to me in their thoughts, words, and actions. They show respect to everyone and are humble themselves. I love such people as I love my own life. They have no personal interests, but they are dedicated to my name and are full of peace, calmness, humility, and good humor.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingBenevolenceDevotionSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 46
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
HinduParableHumilityWorshipSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Lanka Kand Part 1 (verses 805–889), p. 58
Your name, my Lord, is a bridge that allows men to cross over the ocean of worldly existence.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingMaterialismGodSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Lanka Kand Part 1 (verses 805–889), p. 2
Hear my prayer, O Aoka tree: take away my sorrow and fulfill your name.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingAttainmentContentmentSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Sundar Kand (verses 745–804), p. 14
One of the demonesses, named Trijata, was devoted to Rama's feet and had perfect spiritual wisdom
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDevotionKnowledgeSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Sundar Kand (verses 745–804), p. 13
A sage named Candram was filled with compassion when he saw me. He taught me spiritual wisdom in many ways and helped me let go of my attachment to my body.
Tulsidas
HinduParableForgivenessHelpfulnessSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Kishkindha Kand (verses 711–744), p. 31
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
HinduTeachingDevoteeHappinessSanskrit
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
HinduScriptureBeautyDivine NameSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Aranya Kand (verses 647–710), p. 44