Why arbitrary Naam Mantras like Ram, Hare Krishna, Hari Om etc. do not lead to salvation?
(Gist of Bhagavad Gita Adhyay 8)
There is conclusive knowledge in Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 5 to 10 and 13 and Gita Adhyay 17 Shlok 23.
It has been said in Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 13 that for my, Brahm’s, worship, there is only one syllable ‘Om’ which has to be uttered for doing recitation. A worshipper who does recitation unto the last breath, he attains the ultimate state. (Important: God, the giver of the knowledge of Gita, has called his ultimate state as Ati Anuttam i.e. very bad in Gita Adhyay 7 Shlok 18.)
It has been stated in Gita Adhyay 17 Shlok 23 that for the attainment of the Supreme God, there is direction of the recitation of only three mantras, Om Tat' Sat'. (Amongst which, Om is the jaap of Brahm, Tat is coded and is jaap of ParBrahm, and Sat, this is also coded and is the jaap of Purna Brahm.) Only a Tattavdarshi Saint knows the Tattavgyan of that Supreme God; obtain it from him. I (Kshar Purush, the giver of the knowledge of Gita) do not know.
Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 6
In Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 6 it has been said that this is a rule that remembering whichever God a worshipper gives up his body at the time of death, he goes to that only.
In Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 5 to 7, it has been said that he who, at the time of death, gives up his body while remembering me, he remains engrossed in my (Brahm) nature. Then whenever that worshipper attains a human life, he begins his sadhna from Brahm only. He acquires the same kind of nature. (Its evidence is also in Gita Adhyay 16, 17 that whatever sadhna a worshipper has done in the previous birth, he by nature does the same sort of sadhna in the next birth.)
Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 7
It has been stated in Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 7 that remember me at all times and also fight. You will undoubtedly come to me.
Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 8
It has been clarified in Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 8 to 10 that a worshipper who does recitation of the naam of Supreme God with undivided attention, he, who constantly thinks of Him alone, (Param divyam Purush yaati) goes to that Param Divya Purush i.e. Supreme God (Purna Brahm).
Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 9
A worshipper, who remembers the Eternal, Controller of all, Subtler than the subtlest, the Sustainer of all, Self-effulgent like the sun i.e. possessing a bright body, beyond the darkness of ignorance, (Kavim) KavirDev (God Kabir) Sachchidanandghan Supreme God.
Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 10
That worshipper, who is endowed with bhakti, by the power (the earnings of naam jaap) of the sadhan of the recitation of three mantras, while leaving the body at the time of death, reaching Trikuti, while doing the recitation of Saarnaam by practice, goes to that divine form i.e. bright, visible (Param Purush) Supreme God only.
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita only talks about "Om" and "Om Tat Sat" mantras. No where in Bhagavad Gita there is any mention of arbitrary naams like 'Ram', 'Hari Om' 'Hare Krishna' etc. These are self made creations of unknowledgeable Saints and Gurus and therefore useless. Here "Om" is a straightforward mantra but "Tat" and "Sat" are coded mantras.
FAQs about "The Worshipper of Brahm Attains Brahm & the Worshipper of Purna Brahm Attains Purna Brahm Only - God Kabir in Bhagavad Gita - Gist Adhyay 8"
Q.1 Why do arbitrary Naam Mantras like 'Ram', 'Hare Krishna', 'Hari Om' not lead to salvation?
According to Bhagavad Gita, chapter 16 verse 23-24, arbitrary spiritual practices against scripture is useless. Chapter 8 verse 13, specifies that for the worship of Brahm, there is only one syllable 'Om' that should be recited. The Gita does not mention arbitrary naams like 'Ram', 'Hare Krishna', or 'Hari Om' as means to salvation.
Q.2 What is the significance of the syllable 'Om' in the worship?
Bhagavad Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 13 emphasizes the exclusive use of the syllable 'Om' for the worship of Brahm. The worshipper, who recites 'Om' until the last breath, attains the state as described by God in Gita Adhyay 7 Shlok 18.
Q. 3 What is the role of 'Om Tat Sat' in the attainment of the Supreme God?
Bhagavad Gita Adhyay 17 Shlok 23 mentions 'Om Tat Sat' as the prescribed mantras for the attainment of the Supreme God. 'Om' is the jaap of Brahm, 'Tat' is coded and is the jaap of ParBrahm, and 'Sat' is also coded and is the jaap of Purna Brahm.
Q.4 According to Bhagavad Gita, what is the rule regarding the remembrance of a God at the time of death?
Bhagavad Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 6 states that the rule is that a worshipper who gives up his body while remembering a particular God at the time of death goes to that specific God.
Q.5 What is the significance of remembering God at all times and also engaging in worldly activities?
Bhagvad Gita Ji advises that remembering God at all times, along with engaging in worldly activities, is essential. The promise is that the worshipper will undoubtedly achieve salvation.
Q.6 What is the significance of recitation of three mantras in reaching the divine form of the Supreme God?
Gita Adhyay 8 Shlok 10 highlights that a worshipper endowed with bhakti, through the power of the sadhna of reciting three mantras ('Om Tat Sat'), reaches Trikuti and, through the practice of Sarnaam, goes to the divine form of the Supreme God.
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Chitrangada Singh
Which is the most powerful mantra?
Satlok Ashram
The most powerful and only mantra to be chanted is mentioned in pious Gita Chapter 17 Verse 23. This is a true salvation mantra (indicative).
Zenia Shah
Chanting mantras like Om Bhagavate Vasudeva NamaH, Om Namah shivaya please Lord Vishnu and Shiva who are the supreme power and provider of happiness. One should be dedicated to them.
Satlok Ashram
Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva have a specific mantra Chanting which one becomes eligible for the attainment of Salvation which only the enlightened Saint provides. They are true salvation mantras. Rest all mantras like OM namah shivaya, OM bhagwatey Vasudeva NamaH are useless mantras prohibited in pious Gita Ji.
Trisha Chattopadhyay
One should chant mantras like Hare Rama hare Krishna, OM namah shivaya etc to obtain all happiness in life.
Satlok Ashram
Pious Gita Chapter 17 Verse 23 mention coded salvation mantras which only the enlightened Saint provides chanting which the seeker gets all happiness in life. Mantras like Hare Rama hare Krishna OM namah shivaya etc are all arbitrary and hold no evidence in any holy scriptures which means they are useless to chant.