Nāma-Japa (Chanting Divine Name)

An aspirant might not understand anything, yet he should take refuge in God and begin with repeating God's name (Nama-Japa).

The repetition of God's name and collective singing (chant) protects man from the hardships of Kaliyuga and helps him in his progress.

The progress in uttering of divine name is judged by incessant repetition of God's name, without any break.

The relish in Nama-Japa lies, in actually doing it.

Nāma-Japa is not a practice, but is a cry. In routine practice, the body, senses and mind, dominate, but in a cry the primacy is of the self.

Nāma-Japa nourishes all means of salvation.

God's name is open to all and one has a tongue in his mouth (to take His name) and yet man goes to hell. This is very strange.

To mutter God's name after surrendering to Him, is more important, than merely taking his name. In the former case love of God has primacy, while repetition is not, as important.

Influenced by numbers, mere muttering of the name is lifeless, while it comes alive with attention fixed on God. That is why in repetition of Mantras and collective singing, the primary interest should be the love of God, as we are uttering the name of dear one.

What form and name of God is greater? Rather than ask this question, an aspirant should examine himself, as to which name and form appeals and is dear to him, most.