Naam-Sankirtan
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In our busy lives, we often do not take time to chant and sing the Lord's name, naam-sankirtan. This is because we often underestimate its importance.
Hari naam-sankirtan is like 'aushadhi' (medicine) and also like 'amrit' (divine nectar). When we sing and chant the Lords name, all our sins are washed away. We gradually become cured of our sins.
The very last verse of the Shrimad Bhagavat Puraan, says:
nama-sankirtanam yasya, sarva-papa pranasanam,
pranamo duhkha-samanas, tam namami harim param.
"I offer my obeisances to the Supreme Lord Hari, the chanting of whose holy name destroys all sinful reactions. By offering obeisances unto Him relieves all material suffering."
We are all constantly suffering from the disease of 'bhava-rog', or the suffering of this material world. The Lord's name, however, is the medicine that can cure this disease.
The effects of this medicine may take some time to manifest. Just as when we have a medical problem, it can often take some time for the medication to work. Similarly, the effects of naam-sankirtan may not be instant, but it will eventually work.
We often find medication bitter and unpleasant and don't enjoy taking it. Similarly, Hari naam-sankirtanmay not appeal to everyone but if you give it a try and remain persistent, the curative effect on your life will be remarkable!
As these sins are gradually washed away, our hearts become purer and purer. Love grows more and more in our pure hearts and brings nectar into our lives. Hence, naam-sankirtan becomes like 'amrit', making our lives sweet and divine.
Similarly, listening to the holy past-times of the Lord in kathas can have the same effects. It acts as anaushadhi, washing away our sins and later brings amrit in our lives. This medicine can be administered very easily... All you have to do is listen!
Bhaishri......
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