The Greatness of Nama Sankeerthanam

The Greatness of Nama Sankeerthanam

The greatness and power of Lord's names can never be underestimated. Somewhere I have read that the name of the Lord is more greatly revered and respected than the Lord itself. And hence is the enormous significance to Vishnu Sahasranama which sings the greatness of Lord's one thousand names.

In a religious discourse long time back, I faintly recall that it is said about the greatness of Lord's Name like this. Among the four yugas (Satya, Treta, Dwapara and Kali) the process of realization is significant as described below.

In Satya Yuga, the process of self-realization is by meditating Lord Vishnu. In Treta Yuga, we do yajnas to satisfy the Lord. In Dwapara Yuga, we go to temples and worship the Lord. In Kali yuga, where there is more unrigteousness, mere chanting of Lords' Names, the Lord would come to rescue. Satya Yuga, on the other extreme end, has more righteousness on its weightage. Also check out this URL, which describes this further.

Now, having understood the greatness of Lord's Names, we shall try to keep chanting Lord's Names whenever we have free time. Also, I came across this nice website on Nama Sankeerthanam. Check it out. The website seems to be predominantly dedicated to Radha and Krishna and Thier divine Love.