The Glory of Naam Jap and the Secret of Continuous Naam Jap

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Today most people say—
"We do naam jap for 24 hours."
But if the mind is restless, know that bhajan is not happening.
👉 Continuous naam jap happens only when the mind is immersed in the Lord's ocean of bliss.

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Definition of continuous bhajan:
Where the distinction between sadhak and Lord is erased.
👉 To abandon the sense of the body and establish the soul in the Lord.
👉 Then the state of satatam keertayanto mam comes.
Continuously singing glories of Me.

3/ The first practice on this path is— naam jap. The mantra's recitation should be regulated, but the naam (Radha, Krishna, Hari) can be chanted loudly, sung, or repeated silently in the mind, in every way.

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From naam jap, gradually the contemplation of the unreal world is given up.
👉 Naam gives the power to withdraw the mind from pleasures and attach it to the Lord.
👉 This constant sadhana, in its result, becomes supreme bliss.

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The effect of naam jap is such that—
👉 It destroys sins.
👉 Sorrows are caused only by sins, and when sins are destroyed, sorrows are removed.
👉 There is no greater benefit than naam jap.

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Wealth, splendor, power— all these are impermanent.
👉 At the time of death, nothing will go with you.
👉 Only naam is eternal, and it alone goes with the soul.

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Sometimes naam jap will feel like poison in the beginning—
It is difficult to wake up in the morning and chant.
But the result is nectar.
In contrast, pleasures and luxuries seem like nectar in the beginning but turn into poison at the end.

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The nature of Kali Yuga—
👉 Intoxication, promiscuity, violence, gambling, falsehood.
This forcibly pushes us into degradation.
Only naam jap can save us from this effect.

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Let there be 10 minutes of naam jap or kirtan daily in the home and family.
👉 From this, the home will become a pilgrimage place.
👉 Poverty, restlessness, obstacles—all will flee.
👉 Instill the habit of naam jap even in small children.

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Remember—
The more you inspire others to do naam jap, the more your welfare will be.
👉 A sadhak who brings happiness to others is never sorrowful.

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In this Kali Yuga, there is no remedy greater than naam sankirtan.
👉 This alone gives victory over maya.
👉 This alone liberates from the cycle of birth and death.
👉 This is the supreme benefit of life.

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Make a resolve—
From today onwards, set aside some time daily for the Lord's naam.
👉 Sit with your family, do naam jap, sing kirtan, and let others hear the naam.
Naam jap will transform your life.
✨ This is the first step of continuous bhajan.

Original article: bhajanmarg.com