What is the significance of saying 'Ram' in spiritual practice?
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"The name 'Ram' is just a symbol; true spirituality arises not from the word but from the living feeling of love and presence in the heart."
According to Osho, merely saying 'Ram' has no spiritual power by itself; the name is only a symbol. If you cling to the word, mind arises and you miss Ram. What matters is cherishing the living feeling of Ram in the heart—wordless love, silence, presence. Even 'mara-mara' can liberate when filled with sincere bhava; correctness without feeling is empty.
Don’t just say ‘Ram’ with your mouth—feel love and quiet inside, because the feeling, not the perfect word, brings you close to God.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts practice from mechanical chanting to heartfelt remembrance and silence.
- Frees you from anxiety about correct words or rituals.
- Cultivates love and presence, quieting the mind where the divine is felt.
- Frees you from anxiety about correct words or rituals.
- Cultivates love and presence, quieting the mind where the divine is felt.
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