NAMASMARAN AND ITS GLOBALIZATION: DR SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Disciple:
Master; we don’t see any great improvement in ourselves or in the society in spite of practice and propagation of NAMASMARAN. In fact; thousands of people apparently not practicing NAMASMARAN are far better than us; in behavior and their service and contribution to mankind. If this is so; then what is the sense in trying to practice and globalize NAMASMARAN?

Guru: There four explanations:
1. Any apparent contribution without inner blossoming through NAMASMARAN/process of self realization; is deceptive, temporary, petty, superficial and vain.

2. In controlled studies; we must have samples with same sex, age, occupation etc; so that the comparison becomes meaningful. Thus those who do not apparently practice NAMASMARAN; but are “better”; (according to you) could actually be oriented or connected with NAMA in some other way; or they might have actually practiced NAMASMARAN; in their previous lives. Hence; you should not compare yourselves; with others. You are on right track (if you are practicing and propagating the importance of NAMASMARAN) and are improving; though the improvement may not be as per your expectations; or to your satisfaction!

Remember; globalizing NAMASMARAN is and has to be; as natural and as consequential; as the light of a lamp; or the fragrance of a flower! It has to be with the understanding; that NAMA is already global; in fact; universal, cosmic and beyond time; though its manifestation as NAMASMARAN; and its benevolence in other forms; may not be obvious in a way we expect, anticipate or visualize.

However; if your efforts to globalize NAMASMARAN; are adulterated with condescending attitude to “improve others”, then you are bound to face above disheartening questions. More over; you may become uncertain, shaky and diffident about what you are doing. You may get hurt and frustrated; or even feel guilty!

3. Several saints, mystics and prophets; have practiced and propagated NAMASMARAN in the past. But they have spoken according their sublime experience viz. salvation, liberation, devotion, bliss, immortality and so on. Their semantics were of lofty heights, though many a times deceptively simple.

We have to learn that; before reaching those heights, we have to go through the preliminary stages of evolution; so as to engender holistic renaissance!. NAMASMARAN steadily evolves our body needs, instincts, emotions, thoughts and perspective. It makes us conscientious and courageous. It makes us noble and considerate. It makes us generous. It raises the quality of our aims, objectives, aspirations, dreams, policies; and their implementation in personal and social life. In absence of this understanding of NAMASMARAN, we tend to "practice" NAMASMARAN listlessly, lifelessly; in petty frame of mind. We tend to assume (unknowingly); that we would conquer shadripus (kama, krodha, lobha, moha, mada, matsara) and be SIDDHA, without the preliminary evolution stated above.

The concept of these stages of evolution through NAMASMARAN; and their role in holistic renaissance is a NOT a new. It is there in the classics of most traditions.But the role of NAMASMARAN in holistic (Not merely "material" or merely "spiritual") development; in most of the walks of life; is NOT discussed and elucidated explicitly and in elaborate details. The concept is in cryptic,implicit or covert form.

This is why it is not understood and the mega process of NAMASMARAN is neglected, ignored or at best conceded to be an idle, helpless and escapist activity meant for senior citizens. It is confined to temples, places of worship and to certain occasions.

The potentials of NAMASMARAN, embody nothing lesser than holistic renaissance i.e. individual and universal blossoming.

Hence it is absolutely essential, natural and revitalizing; to rise above the shackling lethargy, pettiness and mundane concerns and weakening elements and globalize NAMASMARAN. As a rule, it is not possible to be a SIDDHA, without this (with extremely few exceptions).

4. However, if you are totally involved and submerged in NAMASMARAN for twenty four hours, then you are NAMA. You are yourself omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. Hence everything discussed above is taken care of!

Disciple: Thank you Master! Now I seem to understand the difference between NAMA and NAMASMARAN!