How to Chant the Divine Name?
Asking how to chant the Name is like asking how to eat a sweet. No matter how you eat a sweet, it will always taste delicious. Similarly, no matter how you chant the Divine Name, it will always serve its purpose. A person who has tasted a sweet will never ask how to eat it; likewise, one who has experienced the essence of chanting the Name will never question how to do it.
When a seed is sown in a field, no one worries about whether its tip is facing upward or downward. The seed may land in any position, but when it sprouts, the shoot will always find its way upwards, towards the sky. In the same way, no matter how one takes the Name, it will always guide the chanter in the right direction, leading them on the path of spiritual progress. Therefore, one should chant the Name in any way possible, without overthinking it.
Posture and Position While Chanting
People often ask, What posture should I sit in while chanting? Should I use a specific seat or mat? This question is like asking what posture should one sit in while breathing? Imagine a person suffering from asthma—when struggling to breathe, they instinctively try to sit or lie down in a position that eases their breathing. Their focus is not on the posture but on making breathing effortless. Similarly, our goal should be to chant the Name continuously and effortlessly.
One should adopt a position that helps in uninterrupted chanting. If one sits in a rigid posture like padmasana (lotus position) but begins to feel discomfort, their focus will shift from chanting to their body’s pain. Instead of forgetting the body while chanting, they will become even more aware of it. Therefore, the key is to choose a comfortable posture that suits one’s nature and physical condition, so the chanting can continue without interruption.
The Power of the Divine Name
The Divine Name is beyond bodily limitations. That is its true greatness. No matter what state a person is in, they can always remember God through His Name. However, due to our attachment to bodily conditions, we often associate chanting with certain external factors, placing unnecessary conditions on it. This should be avoided.
While worldly attachments bring both joy and sorrow, the Divine Name alone grants pure bliss, free from all afflictions.
The Essence of Devotion
True fulfillment lies in pure devotion and unwavering faith. This deep faith develops through continuous remembrance and spiritual connection.
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