Chapter 10: Holy Chant

Synopsis in prose form :

Lav and Kush once ask mother as to what is the power of Chanting the name of the Lord?

“Chanting the Lord’s name is the easy method of releasing ‘Pranic Shakti’ i.e. spiritual energy (life-force) into our mind and body,” explains mother Sita to her children gently.

Lav Kush :

Mother What is the strength of chanting the name of Lord and what is meant by devotion ?

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There was curiosity on the face of the twins

This Sita had understood

To make everyone enlightened

She gave Lord’s chant good

Song 1 : Ocean of Life

Sita:

The heart is filled with various hues

Oh devotee, the heart is filled with various hues.

An actor changes his guise in a moment,

So does the heart assume different hues?

Be cautious and guide it in God’s purpose.

The heart is filled with various hues

The ocean of life is endless

How will you reach the shore?

Remember the God Almighty,

Do only good deeds,

Purify yourself completely…….

Then, you shall reach the shore.

Song 2: Chant of Rama-Mantra

Sita :

Making your body and mind pure,

Everyday before your meal

Where air moves freely

Sit in such clean place ideal ||1||

Whether the place is inside or outside

Close the eyes gently

Sitting in the 'Padmasan' position

Chant this Lord’s name intently ||2||

Slowly take deep breath inside

And stop it for two moments

Chant this 'Mantra' with concentration

Say ‘Raaaaa’ for four moments ||3||

Contract your stomach inwards

As you exhale the breath

Then closing your lips lightly

utter the sound ‘Mmmm’ at length ||4||

In your chest, throat and nose

Let it echo for two moments

And experience the ‘Pranic Shakti’

By sitting calmly for another two moments ||5||