Passage 7

In English

Lack of total awareness of God

(5) The next type of devotion is called . The of are the best examples of votaries of this path. Many crooked, prejudiced and perverted people do not recognise the purity and value of this path. Many interpret it wrongly according to their own bent of mind and take to wrong paths. Narrow minds and narrow ideas can ruin one's life and the lives of others, like pests destroying the crop. The had the dual feeling of both lover and loved. Duality is caused by ignorance; the mind breeds the duality of likes and dislikes. (birth) is the cause of . causes sorrow and joy, the dual reactions. (6) is the last path and is the unique example of . The moment the name of was uttered, she lost herself in indescribable Bliss. In spite of this, even posits duality. So, , in its various forms, does not confer total awareness of God. Let us consider the fourth form - . This can grant full happiness to all people, in all places and at all times. There can be nothing greater or more gratifying. The Names , , , , , - having each two syllables are all derived from the word , which is the essence and core of the . or Love has to prompt our thoughts, penetrate our words and promote our actions. The word has great significance numerologically. Na is equal to 0. A is equal to two and ma equals five, the total being seven, indicating that the needs seven elements for success: , , , , , , . Seven can-notes the seven , the seven , the seven week days known as the sacred . must be done with emphasis on tone, tune, and timing, attitude and attachment, and the attainment of the highest good. It is not singing for singing's sake. The melody must emerge from the heart, from genuine Love, which is so ardent that it is itself. from such will certainly liberate the individual and transform the community and the world. (embodiments of love)! Even if you are unable to do or , engage yourself in singing the Name of God, without fear and with faith.