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Goelji,
We yearn for many things in our life. How to identify which one is made for us, even if we do not have that judgement capability. Please mention some thumb rule.
Also, how to rest on the exact match among the plethora of confusing indications the Universe is sending us.
Hi Uttara...Welcome to the blog.
A few general points:
1. The answer to the question, “What do I really like?” has to be received from within. Sometimes, this introspection may take years (Nature takes her time). While we maintain our search for our true interest (and/or God), we should fulfill our responsibilities (dharma) with the resources we have.
2. Chanting Ramanama can help in removing the noise (“confusing indications”) from the mind. If we don’t enjoy God remembrance, we can try an alternate yoga technique; Hinduism offers multiple choices.
3. If the things on our wishlist are not sattvic, we should try our best to select the sattvic (good/selfless) ones.
Shri Goelji
Thank you so much for your response.
But I would like to share with you that whenever I try doing namsmaram I am not able to continue that for a longer stretch. Over a period of time I get exhausted.
I have an antahprerna to read different holy scriptures be it Sunderkand or charitras of saints at different periods of time.
Some times I chant Ram nama, sometimes I feel like reading or listening to Shiva's mantras.
Sometimes I have that utsah for Devi mantras.
Is it ok or we must stick to one for desired results?
Hi again,
Sometimes, chanting a single name of Rama (with a devotional feel) is better than chanting for half an hour; there is no need to aim for long periods of time. Reading and listening are also forms of bhakti and complement chanting very well.
While some Hindus select a single ista devata, others worship different forms. I wouldn't impose my personal views over what Rama/Hanuman/Shiva/Devi like and accept. Nishkama worship of these forms of the Divine is compatible, and they can inspire you towards a single form/mantra if they find it necessary. If you "have an antahprerna" to worship different forms, it has to be good for you. Just leave all the results to them.
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