Sri Ramanujaya Namaha
Sri Vedhantha Desikaya Namaha
Srimate Sri Lakshminrisimha Divyapadukasevaka Srivan Satakopa Sri
NarayanaYatindra Mahadesikaya namaha
Dear Bhagavathas !
Kindly read the article below , which was prepared , keeping in mind the
youth of today , for their understanding of the topic , based on
informations collected after reading books and listening to various lectures.
Trust all would find it interesting and useful.
May Sriyapathi bless us all.
Regards
yours- Ramanuja Dasan G.Sampath.
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What is in a name ?
In Sanskrit the word " Namam " , corresponds to the word "Name" in English. It
is the word by which an individual or a thing or a place is spoken about. Also
it denotes a symbol that is applied by a sect or a community , on their
forehead identifying them clearly from the rest. So by any way " Namam " is
used for indicating some one .
In that case , any word , with any meaning could be used to denote an
individual or a place or a thing. But when it comes to individuals , it is our
Indian culture to use words with proper inner meaning for naming an individual.
Since we all would be using those words often and utter them while addressing
the particular person , it would be prudent on our part to use the names of
Almighty for naming individuals . In that case , whenever we call the
individuals by those names , it would amount to chanting the names of Almighty
automatically .
Also it would be wise to use the full names while calling , instead of
shortened names for convenience , so that the basic meaning of the names do not
change . For example, " Narayanan " is one of the specific name of Mahavishnu ,
which only denotes HIM. It means ( Nara plus Ayana = Narayana) the Lord who
exhibits Parathvam , by engulfing all those in the Universe and also Sowlabhyam
by being inside in every thing in the Universe as Antharyami , however small it
could be . Narayanan is one of the great names of Mahavishnu. If we shorten it
and address as "Nana" or "Nanu" for an individual , the meaning completely
changes. Similarly " Narasimhan " is another great name of Vishnu. It means
(Nara plus simhan = Narasimhan) the mixture of Human and lion form , which
denotes a special skill of Mahavishnu , knows as "AKADITHAGATANA SAMARTHYAM " ,
meaning a skill by which two different opposite things , which cannot be united
, can be coupled only by Lord Vishnu . This special skill
reinforces in us a confidence that Mahavishnu will save all of us from any
misery once we surrender sincerely to HIM. If we shorten this name and address
as " Nachu" , the meaning changes entirely . In another name " Srinivasan " (
Sri plus Nivasan =Srinivasan ) , it means that the Lord , in whose chest
Sridevi is seated permanently ( Ahalahillen ). Because of this feature only ,
we the devotees are greatly relieved and reassured that we will be able to get
Moksha through our Saranagathi to Him through Piratti , since She will
recommend to Him our case for pardoning our sins and offer Mokshaprapthi. If we
shorten this name as "Cheenu " , "Cheechu " , " Cheeni " , the entire meaning
will change. So while handling Lord?s names we have to be very very careful in
pronouncing them properly so that the desired positive effect of such
meditation takes place.
Vishnu Sahasranamam and Lakshmi Sahasranamam provide us enough alternative
names for all of us to use , to name a child. These names also have profound
inner meanings , as they are used to address the Almighty Sriman Narayanan and
His consort Mahalakshmi . As these names are in Sanskrit origin , it would be
wise to keep them as it is instead of translations. Translations , many times
may change the meaning totally. Then instead of positive vibrations we will
land up with negative vibrations. For Tamil versions we could refer to Alwars "
Nalayira Divya Prabandams, to get exact translations ."
Our Puranas have narrated clearly that " Bhagavan Nama " has more glory and
bring in more benefits than Bhagavan Himself. In many places this has been
brought out. For example , in Mahabharath , it was Lord Krishna?s name that
saved Droupathi from shame , ( when she cried "Dwaraka Nilaya Achutha" for
help) , in the couryard of Duriyodhana . Here the help did not come till she
lifted both her hands and cried to Lord for help , after realizing that HE
alone could be the savior in distress and no personal attempts from her side
would help. Total unconditional surrender to Lord gave her the help. Krishna
was not present personally in the courtyard to render this help. His " NAMA "
did the wonders. Infact , it is said in fun , if Krishna was present , there
could have been a possibility of losing the sarees, as in the case of Gopikas ,
in Krishnaleela during Rasakreedai.
Similarly in the case of Ajamilan , at the time of his death , when he saw
yamakinkaras , who have come to take him away to hell after his death ,
Ajamilan , in fear , called his last son " Oh! Narayana" . The moment he
uttered this word , Vishnukinkaras were present to take him to heaven after
death. At that time arguments took place between yamakinkaras and
vishnukinkaras and to know the right action , they both went back to their
respective heads to consult , as what to do in such a situation. In the mean
time, Ajamilan in death bed starts to think his past illegal and improper
actions and starts repenting for all his bad acts . Because of his short
association for a few seconds with the kinkaras ( sadhu samagam) , which was
brought about by his action of uttering the name of Narayanan , he could change
his situation in respect of his ultimate abode . Even here the Lord?s "
Thirunama vaibhavam " alone has saved Ajamilan from going to hell. The
utterance of Lord?s name brought him
sadhu sangamam and that led to his repenting action for the past bad deeds . (
sadhu sangamam plus anuthapam for his past mistakes )
Where as Droupathi uttered the name of Krishna with full knowledge of asking
Lord for help , Ajamilan uttered the name of Narayanan , only to call his son ,
in fear. Still the utterance gave the positive results. So the Thirunama
Vaibhavam of Lord is great because it can give all the benefits whether we
utter with full knowledge or not. Lord?s name would give benefit even if we
utter it to scold some one, irritate some one, abuse some one, criticize some
one or to make fun of some one. In all cases the utterance would give the
benefit for the person who utters Lord?s name. This is the supremacy of Lord?s
name.
Uttering the names of Lord brings glory to all concerned is clearly explained
by Prahalad , when he explains the glory of " Nama Sankeerthanam " as one of
the best modes of Bhakthi to Lord , to attain Moksha.
In Kaliyug , " Namasankeerthanam " after Saranagathi is the only way to attain
Moksha as per the writings and so it would always be beneficial for all of us
to name any one by Lord?s name . It is not necessary that one should possess
the quality , features or accomplishments or achievements denoted by that name
, when that person gets named . For the person , who carries that name , when
he/ she starts slowly understanding the inner meaning and glory of that name
over a period , automatically the person will reorient his / her thoughts and
his/her way of life , so that he / she would dare not bring apakeerti to that
name. Thus these " Namas " also act as guard to the individual carrying those
names .
It will slowly lead that individual in a Sathviga marg and finally make that
individual do Saranagathi to Lord Sriman Narayanan. This is our philosophy and
culture.
Thus we can note that , one need not have a feeling that there is nothing in a
name. Proper meaningful names can bring positive vibrations and can make our
lives enjoyable and meaningful . So let us revive the ancient culture , that
started diminishing with advancement in time under the pretext of modernization
and growth , and bring in some basic disciplines in our lives so that this
earth becomes a better place to live in to do our prescribed Karma peacefully.
Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavanthu !
-G.Sampath
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