59. Articulation of Holy Name

DISCOURSES ON

RADHASOAMI FAITH

BY

MAHARAJ SAHAB

Pandit Brahm Sankar Misra, M.A.

59. ARTICULATION OF HOLY NAME

            94. We now proceed to the explanation of the third method for spiritual development, viz, the articulation of the spiritual name, which in common language would mean the internal repetition of the holy name. Prayers offered internally are ordinarily held to be analogous to repetition of the holy name. Such is, however, not the case, as will appear from the explanations given below. The holy names, we are referring to, are not uttered for producing the desired effect with reference to the verbal meaning of those names. The articulation of those names themselves in modes peculiar to each is supposed to carry the necessary effect or charm. Such holy names are technically known as matras. The internal repetition of some of these names would enable the disciple, on the completion of the prescribed course of training, to acquire the power of controlling the feelings and desires of all persons who come into contact with him. Such names are vasikarana mantras, while there are other names which possess the power of destruction, and when their functions have been developed, it is said that no difficulty would arise in destroying any object or overcoming opposition.