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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?'
Jesus
ChristianScriptureMiraclesTime
Ascent of Mount Carmel, p. 213
Consider name and fame as toxic. Cultivate deep humility, and let it penetrate every aspect of your being.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingHumilityNaam (Divine Name)
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
To remember God all the time while doing normal work is the real Simran. The very realisation of the existence of God is Simran in true sense.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingAwarenessNaam (Divine Name)
Stream of Thoughts 206
By Simran it is meant to remember God all the time, to keep the Almighty in mind. It does not mean the repetition of God's name as such.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingMeditationNaam (Divine Name)
Stream of Thoughts 204
If the human mind is not attached or integrated with the source, the Almighty-Nirankar, mere repetition of the divine name is just like the bulb that is seen very much there but is not connected with the main supplying the current.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalPoetryMindNaam (Divine Name)
Stream of Thoughts 205
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
The worldly wealth is bound to decay, but wealth of God-knowledge or the Name of God is everlasting. This wealth stands by you in this world. It will also stay with you when this body is no more. Nobody can steal the wealth of the Name of God, nobody can burn it.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingImmortalityNaam (Divine Name)
Stream of Thoughts 167
Worldly wealth can fall into the flames of fire, and worldly wealth can also be stolen. But no one can steal this wealth of the Name, no one can burn it. Whoever receives this wealth of the Name in their share, only they are truly happy in the world.
Baba Hardev Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingHappinessMaterialismHindi
Vichar Pravah Part 1 VP1.297
The Maya of the world is destined to end, but this wealth of the Name in the form of the Formless will never end. It is your companion in this world, and even when the body is no more, this wealth will remain with you. All other things are only for the body.
Baba Hardev Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingMaya (Illusion)Naam (Divine Name)Hindi
Vichar Pravah Part 1 VP1.296
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.
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