Enlightening Discourse on Swami Abhedananda,Shivananda, Greatness of Chennai,Namakirtan about Kaliyuga - Last Part

March 13, 2010

Radhe Krishna To all,Discourse contd.....Narada

sought Brahma (counsel for a way in Kali yuga) and the latter advised

that this was only thing to be done by all in Kali. The term

'Upanishad' means 'Jnana'. It also means 'one who would lead you to

Brahman'. So, you may be a worshipper of Siva or Vishnu or Shakti or

any other god. You may visit any Temple, follow any kind of worship.

But do Mahamantra kirtan as well. This would be a great help in all

your sadanas. Those who do japa, special worship of deities

would utter some Mantras and snap their fingers around their head and

body.This is known as 'dik bandanam' â€“ protection (fence) from all

directions. There are several ghosts, spirits in the astral

plane. If such fencing is not done they would disturb our japa.

Likewise, this Mahamantra is the 'dik bandanam' in the Kali yuga. If

you keep chanting this, the defects ('dosha') of Kali will never touch

you. It will never enter the home where Namakirtan is done. If you do

Namakirtan prosperity, health, longevity, wealth would all be yours. It

is a very simple way. Thus, Brahma advises Narada that in this Kali yuga one should do japa of Narayana Mantra. Narada asks, "If it is Narayana's Name that has to be chanted are there not 1008 Names for Him? Which one should be chanted?" Brahma says, "Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare! Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare!" Narada, "Would we attain Brahma Jnana through this Naama?"Brahma,

"It will come about if uttered three and a half crores times."Narada, "How to keep count of it?"Brahma, "If a man chants this everyday for 4 hours, it would add up to 3 1/2 crores in 16 years."Thus, have Mahans have kept count. It is very simple. Narada asks, "Is there any fast rules and regulations to be followed?"Brahma, "There is no rule or regulation governing this. That is very the rule!" One

can chant it before eating or after eating, while sweeping, walking,

travelling, lying down, even in the toilet. There is no restriction as

to time and place. Chanting the Naama does not call for help from

another. There is no fear of going wrong. It does not involve any kind

of expense. It is a very simple path that earns the highest benefit. Bhagavan

Nama Bodendra says, Though one may do Namakirtan daily, when it is done

on special days like Ekadasi or during an auspicious time, it brings

forth great benefit.' Swami Abhedananda lived as the very embodiment of the Mahamantra. May

all those who are here this evening receive the blessings of all

Mahans; may their lives be filled with good health, wealth, success,

and may all be blessed with Jnana, vairagya and Bhakti. Let us all

chant the Mahamantra for a while. 1. US - Namadwaar Inaugural Ceremony http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJUbsefrZJ82. Namadwaar message read out by Hon. Mayor, Manvel, Texashttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83XrVFGXUYE--Regards & Chant The Maha mantra:Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare HareHare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare HareSource: http://www.namadwaar.org/home.php