Sound spirituality! Tune in please
Insights — By RNS Online on October 2, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Question to Radhanath Swami: Chanting and hearing are the basic principles in Bhakti Yoga. What is the logic behind these principles?
Radhanath Swami :Anyone who is practicing Bhakti or Devotional service is the most fortunate. If you are blessed with the seed of devotion, you must carefully take care of it. It is like a flower plant which should be watered regularly. The watering process for Bhakti is to water it with the sound vibrations of the glories of the lord produced by chanting.
Sound vibration is the most powerful force within the entire cosmic manifestation. It was by sound vibration that this entire material creation was created. In the Bible it is described that the beginning of the Creation was with a word; the word ‘God’. Also, in Srimad Bhagavatam it is described that when the secondary creator Lord Brahma was born, he was bewildered and he didn’t know what to do. All around him was simply darkness, emptiness, and loneliness. At that time he heard a sound vibration of two syllables – ta pa. “tene brahma hådaa ya adi-kavaye.” To the heart of Brahma God spoke these two syllables–ta pa. And by the sound vibration of those two syllables Lord Brahma began to meditate and performed tapasya, austerities. Through this process of tapasya he understood exactly how to create the fourteen planetary systems of this universe. So it is through sound alone that the universe is created. There is no greater healer and there is no greater destroyer than sound vibrations and the condition of the world is very much dependent on what sound vibrations are permeating the atmosphere.
When the atmosphere is filled with transcendental sound vibrations, like that of the Hare Krishna mantra–Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare–then everyone’s consciousness will naturally be uplifted. The purification of the consciousness of the entire planet will take place by hearing and chanting of the holy names.
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Such a profound comments on holy name and same time it is very deep.
super like this statement:
When the atmosphere is filled with transcendental sound vibrations of, “Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare” then everyone’s conscious will naturally be uplifted.
Seems to be the urgent need of the day…
Very nice reply by Swamiji exalting the glories of chanting the holy names of God……
Great answer. Sound can create (appreciation) and sound can destroy (Insult) the state of mind of a person.
A very beautiful answer by Radhanath Swami. Especially loved the statement by Radhanath Swami, “The purification of the consciousness of entire planet will take place by hearing and chanting of Holy name.” Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Radhanath Swami Maharaj for this instruction.
Very powerful reminder from Radanath SWami
“There is no greater healer and there is no greater destroyer than sound vibrations and the condition of the world is very much dependent on what sound vibrations are permeating the atmosphere”.
Very powerful answer
Wonderful description of the power of chanting the holy names of the Lord
When the atmosphere is filled with transcendental sound vibrations of, “Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare” then everyone’s conscious will naturally be uplifted. The purification of the consciousness of entire planet will take place by hearing and chanting of Holy name.Hare Krishna Thank You Maharaj for sharing with us a this article which guide us to improve chanting and to concentrate very deeply.
The explanation given by HH Radhanath Swami is absolutely sastric and authoritative. Eventhough Lord Brahma after hearing the two letter word ‘Tapa’ first and started meditation, ‘Tapasya’. Imagine at that time Lord Brahma was all alone and there was absolutley no disturbance.But in this age of Kali, its utter chaos with so many distractions. Hence for this age of Kali chanting of Hare Krishna is the only remedy and is the only process for self realisation.
Nice description of the potency of sound vibration by Radhanath Swami.
Powerful answer describing influence of sound vibration and sound as greatest healer of destroyer.
Very well answered by Radhanath Swami. Thank you.
Thank you Radhanath Swami for telling us how spiritually potent sound vibrations drown out material sounds.
Perfect answer.Very logical and detailed that how the sound vibration are important and alone they can make lot of difference to the universal system.It is important to follow the instruction(chanting of the Holy-Names of the God) of Swamiji,which will help upliftment of consciousness.Thank you very much.
Hari Bol, thanks very much for sharing
Watering the seed of Bhakti through Chanting the Holy Names of the Lord
Swamiji gave perfect answer.
Thank you Radhanath Swami for an excellent answer
Here the creation is based on the sound i.e spiritual sound. Maharaj is emphasizing on Mantra meditation or chanting of Lord’s names.
Thank You for this article.
Even scientist understand the power of sound but still they call devotees unscientific, such an illogical manifestation of dull material intelligence.
Excellent answer given by HH Radhanath Swami. Thank you for sharing this article.
Wow!
Many thanks to Radhanath swami for the wonderful answer
now we know the importance of sound vibrations
nice article.
Maharaj’s faith in the holy name is oceanic… When he speaks on holy name, we see how the deepest of his realizations pour out of his heart.
Wondereful article on the importance of sound vibration.
Thanks Maharaj for describing the importance of chanting of the holy name
Thank you Maharaj for the wonderful answer.
amazing piece of information, never heard about such a thing before
Excellent answer by Radhanath Swami! I completely agree with him when he says “There is no greater healer and there is no greater destroyer than sound vibrations and the condition of the world is very much dependent on what sound vibrations are permeating the atmosphere”.
Very Presice & logical answer.All glories to HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj.Haribol!
Nice article & very simply explained by gurumaharaj.
Thank you for this most wonderful post.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
An inclusive answer on the power of sound vibration both spiritual and material.
Thank you for sharing these wonderful instructions
Thank you Radhanath swami for explaining the importance of Holy name
amazing article
Definitely the thr type consciousness depends on the type of sound vibration most of the times we are subjected to. Maharaj ji has explained very nicely.
really , by chanting nicely, one feels spiritualy surcharged
Thank you for this article.
. The watering process for Bhakti is to water it with the sound vibrations of the glories of the lord produced by chanting.- a too good explanation for the query
Yes, Today science has proved the power of sound beyond doubt..even medically we know that hearing is the first sense to develop and neaarly last to be lost..so mercifully Lord incarnates in His Holy name. Thanx swamiji for wonderful and clear answer.
Thank You
Amazing statement…There is no greater healer and there is no greater destroyer than sound vibrations and the condition of the world is very much dependent on what sound vibrations are permeating the atmosphere.
AMAZING EXPLANATION!
HARI BOL!!!
very deep and profound answer. Many thanks to Radhanath swami for this wonderful answer.
Sound vibration is the most powerful of all forces within the entire cosmic manifestation.
Look at Hitler, what he could do;
look at Brahma, what he could do;
look around any spiritualists, how could there lives be changed-bu sound.
wonderful
wonderful answer.
thank you for wonderful answer,AMAZING EXPLANATION!
very deep and profound answer. again& again Thanks to mahraj ji.
Really the answer is superb and touching.Even though we chant but when it was told by guru, the value is priceless .Really great answer by majharaj.All glories to maharaj.
such a profound and deep reason behind the chanting and hearing process.
beautiful answer.
Very nice article.
Jai…! So much effect our chanting causes to the environment around us!
The purification of the consciousness of the entire planet will take place by hearing and chanting of the holy names.
very niice article maharaj……
All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj
SO True. And the Mahamantra our first and the final refuge is sound vibration that will help us to proceed to our real abode.
Hare Krishna.
Radhanath Swami explains every single attribute of devotional service so precisely such that anyone who hears it is sure to become convinced about practicing KC sincerely !
Hare Krishna !
There is no greater healer (Chanting the Holynames and appreciating devotees) or destroyer (offenses, prajapla, faultfinding and criticism) than sound vibration.
ultimate solutuion to all problems.
very nice
Hare Krishna! Maharaj’s answers are always enlivening!
Very nice article!
The Bhakti Lata Beej has to be cared for and watered with devotion. This is so beautiful. Thank you Swamiji.
thank you swami ji for explaining the importance of sound vibration.
H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj has nicely explained in this article about the efficacy of Holy name.
very nice reply
Brilliant answer.Haribol!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful article by Radhanath Swami.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful article
Amazing answer describing the power and influence of sound vibration.
Thank you Mahraj ji For Wonderful artical
great.thank you maharaj
great explaining meaning of chanting and necessity of chanting…..in spiritual life…
Sound vibrations. We hear them everywhere around us but don’t know their effects. Thank you Radhanath Swami for enlightening us on this subject matter.
It is so nice to know about the extraordinary power of Chanting.
Nice answer!!
Whole article is good one, but especially i liked the pont highlighted by Radhanath Swami Maharaj that one needs to take care of the seed of devotion by regularly watering it with the sound vibrstions of Krishna’s holy name.
Great question and answer. Thank you.
Hare Krishna…Radhanath Swami Ki Jai…
Even in day-to-day life harsh words are most painful and encouraging words oare most uplifting. What to describe about the potency of spiritual sound in purifying our thoughts.
All glories to holy name.
Wonderful!!
Great description of sound vibrations.
Thanks for posting.
Sound vibration is very potent.
great explanation by Radhanath Swami!
Maharaj answer inspire everyone to take up process of chanting and hearning.
very nice explanation.
Hare krishna … thank you very very much … inspires to chant nicely ..
i really appreciate the spirit of radhanath swami
Beautiful reply….thanks for sharing your wisdom with us….
Radhanath swami has explained the need for hearing and chanting very nicely
The importance of chanting the holy names is once again explained by H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj. All glories to the holy name and Maharaj.
unlimited glories of chanting the holy name.
“If you are blessed with the seed of devotion, you must carefully take care of it” – Wonderful reply emphasizing the importance of reading hearing
fantastic article
Nicely explained by informing how bramha creates.
Amazing explanation of the Holy names of Lord. Thank you Maharaj.
Very wonderful explanation by His Holiness.
thank u very much
Wonderful question, and an even better answer by Radhanath Swami!!!
EXCELLENT ANSWER TO THE QUESTION WHIC H EVERYONE HAS!!!!
AWESOME!!!
Radhanath Maharaj ki jai!
ling live Radhanath Swami
Brilliant answer
good one
Sound vibration is so powerful that even in sleeping it works.So always hearing about God will definitely change our minds.
It is good answer by maharaj.
Very Nicely explained
Thank you for explaining about the power of sound vibrations!
jay ho
nice one
Nice article!
Thank you for sharing a wonderful article
Hare Krishna
fantastic answer
Very nicely explained article. thank you very much
What a beautiful significance of chanting the holy names of Krishna.
HH RNSM ki JAI!!!!!!!!
nicely explained ………………thank u swamiji
jay ho gurudev ………all gglories to u
all glories to the hare krishna maha mantra…,
very nice article
thank you
Hare Krishna…Radhanath Swami Ki Jai
nice article..
The entire creation was made by sound vibration.WOH! THANKS MAHARAJ FOR SHARING.
Sound vibrations are very powerful! that is why we should chant the holy names of the Lord to purify ourselves and perfect our lives.
Amazing one. Chanting purifies the heart and also gives us two Ds : Discrimination and determination.
I have heard Swamiji sing at a function in Kolkata recently. His voice is so sweet, and so full of meaning. Swamiji, thank you for your discourses, and enlivening kirtans.
The purification of the consciousness of the entire planet will take place by hearing and chanting of the holy names. what a wonderful prediction and we hope and pray that there will come a time when the entire planet is purified. All glories to Radhanath Swami and to the chanting of the holy names.
thanks to Radhanath Swami Maharaj for explaining the glories of the sound vibration in such a depth.