Aug 23, 2008 20:54
"A mantram, or Holy Name, is a powerful spiritual formula which has the capacity to tranform conciousness when it is repeated silently in the mind. There is nothing magical about this. It is simply a matter of practice, as you can verify for yourself." Eknath Easwaran
and sacred literature feels woderful to read and re-read
a song of Sri Ramakrishna
Chant the Sweet Name of God
With beaming face chant the sweet name of god
Till in your heart the nectar overflows
Drink of it ceaselessly and share it with all!
If ever your heart runs dry, parched by the flames
Of worldly desire, chant the sweet name of God,
And heavenly love will moisten your arid soul.
Be sure, O mind, you never forget to chant
His holy name: when danger stares in your face,
Call on Him, your Father Compassionate;
With His name’s thunder, snap the fetters of sin!
Come, let us fulfill our hearts desires,
By drinking deep of Everlasting Joy,
Made one with Him in Love’s pure ecstasy.