In English
The present Age, often condemned as , is in fact, the age in which one can attain liberation most easily. This is revealed in every scriptural text. The reason according to them, is that one can be liberated now by the of - singing the glory of the Lord, and listening to the Name being sung. Among the nine steps of devotion, (listening to the Name being sung) and (singing the Name) are mentioned as the best. is singing the Names which denote the glory of the Lord and means "singing the Names continuously, aloud, without interruption, and without hesitation." Whereas can be by one individual and can promote one's own spiritual progress, is by a group of people. It can help the process of liberation not only for the members of the group, but it will also be beneficial to those who listen and even to those beyond the circle of listeners; the whole world can benefit by the vibrations. is generally described as of four types, with distinct characteristics. They are : (1) , (2) , (3) , (4) . Let us examine these types in some detail.