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||

Chant this 'Mantra' of Lord Rama

Without any expectation from Lord

Rest of the day remember Him

And do the good work of God ||6||

* 'Mantra' means a chant

'Padmasan' is a 'yogic' sitting position in which you sit cross-legged on the ground with the soles of

feet facing upwards.

Song 3: The Pining Soul

Sita:

As a seedling yearns for sunlight,

So does my soul

Pine for the Lord!

Like a mother who does her household chores,

Has her attention focussed on the child

So should you do your worldly duty,

With your heart fixed on the Almighty.

Then shall your pining soul

Be quenched of thirst,

Oh devotee!

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Mother would to her kids explain

To fulfill your life's quest.

Follow the nine ways of worship

And be by God blessed

Song 4: Ways of Worship

Sita:

Oh! Devotee, listen how you can

Worship the divine Mother,

Your life will sublimate

By revering Her in this manner.

First way is “Namasmaran”,

Silently chanting Her holy name.

Second is “Chintan”,

Meditate on Her divine form.

Third is “Atma-manthan”,

Introspect your own self.

Fourth way is “Poojan”,

Offering incense, fruits and flowers.

Fifth way is “Pathan”,

Reading of the scriptures.

Sixth way is “Kirtan”,

Singing of devotional hymns,

Seventh way is “Vandan”,

Salutation to the Divine in all beings

Eighth way is “Atmasamarpan”,

Submission to the will Divine.

Ninth way is “Sat-Karma”,

Performance of Dharma (Duty) to perfection

Any way of worship, oh! Devotee

Is dear to Divine Mother.

Song 5: The Ocean of Devotion

Like pure water

is elixir of life

So also a pure heart

Contains the ocean of devotion

Song 6: Happiness of devotion

Sita :

Enjoy the happiness of devotion

Bask in the love of mother Goddess kind

Concentrating yourself at the feet of Lord

Always remember your duties in mind.

Song 7 : Shrine

Sita:

Will anyone ever kneel

In front of an empty edifice, per se?

When you install a sacred artifact,

People will come and pray

This body of material elements

Will anyone call as divine?

When you seat God in your heart

Then your life will be sublime.

Song 8: Sublimation

Clay, Wood, Stone

Painting or any metal thing,

Where your mind will sublimate,

That is God , That is symbolic of Him.

Song no. 9: Beloved Devotee

Sita:

From the light of a lamp,

Several creatures do gain,

But that being is most faithful,

Who jumps into the flame.

God’s love is like this

It benefits all and is constant

But that devotee is beloved

Who is unified every moment?

Song 10: Dialogue of soul and mind

Lav and Kush:

Oh my mind, why are you acting as my enemy,

And keeping me away from my Lord?

I have fulfilled all your worldly desires,

Yet you are keeping me away from my Lord,

I allowed you to drift all over the world,

Yet you are keeping me away from my Lord.

Ah! I did not exercise control over you,

So you separated me from my Lord,

I will now act with faith and do good deeds only,

Let me then see how you can separate,

Me from my Lord!!

End of Chapter 10

Om Shanti ! Om Shanti ! Om Shanti !