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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Thought for the Day

The name ‘Rama’ is made up of three root letters (bijaksharas) associated with Fire, Sun and Moon. Symbolically, this means that by uttering the name of Rama, the fire principle will burn away one's sins, the sun principle will dispel the darkness of ignorance, and the moon principle will cool the fevers arising out of desires. Install the name firmly in your heart and sing with fervour. Do not treat community bhajans as a pastime. Singing should be vibrant, soulful, and combining feeling (bhava), melody (raga) and rhythm (tala). It should not be dull, mechanical or uninspiring. When you join tens and hundreds in singing bhajans, sing full-throated, with purity of feeling and without any bother. Be fully absorbed in the devotional process and experience ecstasy of that experience. Picture the Lord in your heart and utter His Name - you will then feel the ecstasy and you will also evoke joy in others. When everyone sings with such unity, Divinity can be experienced. 

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba

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