This is a book on Total Stress Management. It is useful to people from all over the world and of all religions and all occupations and all ages. It is useful for individual and global blossoming.

3. GURURBRAHMA GURURVISHNUH
GURURDEVO MAHESHVARAH
GURUH SAKSHAT PARABRAHMA
TASMAISHRI GURAVE NAMAH
I salute my Guru, who is Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh called Gunamaya i.e. the penultimate truth; and
the Parabrahma; i.e. the ultimate truth.
NAMASMARAN
(Remembering God‟s or Guru‟s name called; JAP, JAAP, JIKRA, SUMIRAN, SIMARAN etc)
AND
SUPERLIVING
(Holistic health, Holistic renaissance, Total Stress Management etc)
Dr. Shriniwas Janardan Kashalikar
MBBS (POONA), MD (BOM), FICG (BOM), FFFBMS (USA), D Sc (OIUCM-COLOMBO)
Professor and Head
Department of Physiology
Hind Institute of Medical Sciences
SAFEDABAD (UP); INDIA
PIN 225003

4. CONTENTS
1. Preface
2. What is NAMASMARAN?
Introduction to NAMASMARAN, NAMASMARAN: The Healing and Blossoming Ambrosia,
NAMASANKALP, Three points in NAMASMARAN, NAMASMARAN and a question, New insights in
NAMASMARAN, understanding NAMASMARAN, Understanding more about NAMASMARAN,
NAMASMARAN and self development, scope of NAMASMARAN, Doubts about NAMASMARAN,
Glimpses of Gondavale, Obstacles in NAMASMARAN, Gondavalekar Maharaj, NAMASMARAN VS
NAMAVISMARAN
3. NAMASMARAN AND FAMILY LIFE
Family life, Rearing children, Kindness
4. NAMASMARAN AND ECONOMY
Goal, Selection of career, Occupation, Spiritualism, materialism and Namasmaran, Spiritual
Infrastructure, Employees, Global recession, Charity, Black money, Money and NAMASMARAN
5. NAMASMARAN AND HEALTH
Health, Patient, Doctor’s dilemma, Addictions, Medical Profession, Holistic Prescription, Healing health
care, holistic medicine
6. NAMASMARAN AND STRESS
Insecurity, Fear, Slavery, Inertia, Assertion, Total Stress Management and so called Meditation, charity
and SWADHARMA, Beyond all stress, Yoga and stress, Stress in employees and employers
7. NAMASMARAN AND POLITICS
Holistic understanding of corruption, Policy Making, Leadership and democracy, Imperialism,
Mahatma Gandhi, Unemployment, Elections democracy and NAMASMARAN, Revolutions, Accidents.
8. NAMASMARAN AND EDUCATION
Holistic renaissance, education, Superstition
9. NAMASMARAN AND LAW
Law, Lawyers, Capital Punishment
10. NAMASMARAN AND MISCELLENEOUS ISSUES
Sports, Science, Hypnotism, Poetry, Ideology, Atheism, Virtue, Hathayoga, Miracles, Violence, Faith,
Rituals, NAMASMARAN AND DEATH, Experience of NAMASMARAN, Beauty, His Desire,
11.NAMASMARAN AND SOCIETY
Total stress management, Delight of unity, Globalization, Maan Ganga, Soliloquy of a media person, Maya,
Siddhi, Stress and Technology, Caste system, Jap, jaap, jikra, sumiran, simaran etc.

5. 12. NAMASMARAN AND TRADITIONS
Hymns, Scriptures, Animal sacrifice, God, stress, dharma and adharma, Gurutatva, Lingapooja, mystery of
pradosha, Bhakti , Bhavasagar , Divine wisdom, Gurukrupa, Kundalini and Vishvakundalini, Prapanch
and paramarth, The Greatest Service, Sin, stress and shraddha, Value crisis, Stress dharma cosmic
dynamics and NAMASMARAN, Temples, This is dharma, Tukaram Chaitanya, Prarabdha, Yajna and
sacrifice, Belief, skepticism and immortality, Physiological importance of Rudra Sookta, Kuladevata,
Chitrahuti, Horoscope, Feast and Prasad, Health, deities, rituals etc, Amrutanubhava, Dhanurmas and
cosmic physiology, Kumbha
13. NAMASMARAN AND STUDY OF GITA

6. PREFACE
In true sense, neither this work nor any other can be claimed as “my work”. It is the GURUKRUPA all along!
This work is born out of the inseparable unity of NAMA, NAMASMARAN and SUPERLIVING (Total Stress
management, holistic renaissance, holistic health or individual and universal blossoming). This is analogous to
Sun, His rays and His light! Hence it includes my understanding about NAMA, NAMASMARAN and
associated phenomena in perspective, thinking, emotions, instincts and actions; at individual and social levels.
For the same reason; it includes my study of Geeta.
The title signifies this same unity!
Since this writing has taken place over a period of several years, and since the theme is the same; the repetition
could not be avoided. But I guess it would not come in the way of readers getting involved in the benevolence
of NAMA and NAMASMARAN.
The work embodies at best; a mere hazy vision, grossly inadequate understanding and very little if any;
experience, when viewed on the background of the absolute truth, the eternal blissful reality GURU. But what
one can look for in this work; is the effort to reestablish the already existing unity of reason and faith, art and
science, spiritualism and materialism, concepts and practice; and individual welfare and universal welfare. One
can look for; if one gets at least a sketchy hint of SATSANG, SADVICHAR, SADICCHAA, SADBHAVANA,
SADVASANA, SATPRAVRUTTI, SATSANKALPA and SATKARYA.
In any case, the wisdom in this work, if any, belongs to GURU and drawback and deficiencies belong to me.
I humbly acknowledge the deep sense of gratitude towards my parents, my in laws, my family, my wife Dr.
Vibha, daughters Urjita and Mukta; and my friends, colleagues, students, patients, and readers.
I fondly acknowledge the efforts of first publisher of NAMASMARAN Dr. Pushkar Shikarkhane; and the
efforts of Dr. Suhas Mhetre and united printers involved in bringing out this book.
Finally I would like to thankfully acknowledge the encouragement by Dr. M.D. Tripathi, principal, the
endearing appreciation by Dr. Richa Mishra, chairperson; and Dr. Sachan, chairman HIMS; and in fact the
whole HIMS family.
It must be made clear that I am gratefully aware although unable to mention the names of all those involved in
my growth and development.
In tangible terms; this may be considered a humble offering at the lotus feet of my Kuladevata Shri Laxmi
Narayan and my Sadguru Shri Brahmachaitanya Gondavalekar Maharaj, whose SHATASANVATSARIK
PUNYATITHI MAHOTSAVA is scheduled from 18th
to 27th
December 2013.
Shriniwas Janardan Kashalikar

7. WHAT IS NAMASMARAN?
Introduction to NAMASMARAN, NAMASMARAN: The Healing and Blossoming Ambrosia,
NAMASANKALP, Three points in NAMASMARAN, NAMASMARAN and a question, New insights in
NAMASMARAN, understanding NAMASMARAN, Understanding more about NAMASMARAN,
NAMASMARAN and self development, scope Of NAMASMARAN, Doubts about NAMASMARAN,
Glimpses of Gondavale, Obstacles in NAMASMARAN, Gondavalekar Maharaj, NAMASMARAN VS
NAMAVISMARAN
INTRODUCTION TO NAMASMARAN
1. NAMASMARAN is a process of chanting / remembering of the name of God. It is in vogue from the time
immemorial. Lord Shankar, Valmiki, Ambarish, Pralhad, Dhruv, Adi Shankaracharya, Meera, Chaitanya
Mahaprabhu, Namadeva,
Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, Eknath, Kabir, Samarth, Ramadas, Chokhamela, Narahari Sonar, Gora Kumbhar,
Gondawalekar Maharaj, Gajanan Maharaj, Sai Baba and so many from different religions and spiritual
traditions practiced NAMASMARAN and advocated to the others. Mahatma Gandhi also practiced
NAMASMARAN. NAMASMARAN has an extremely important place in almost all the spiritual traditions
present all over the world.
But today it has become especially imperative to re-explore and experience its significance in view of
preventing the imminent collapse of the edifice of humanity. I don't wish to preach the NAMASMARAN but
only share my views about it with the readers. NAMASMARAN is basically a means of Self-realization or in
other words God realization. Thus religious and pious individuals can be seen chanting the name of a particular
deity with a holy rosary in their hand. Chanting is done in different ways. It is done at different times of day or
night and it can be done, with different types of rosaries with different numbers of beads. People remember
silently or recite loudly, different names, with different targets such as 3.5 lacs, 13 lacs, 3.5 crores, 13 crores
etc. NAMASMARAN is practiced either with specific mundane intention or without any such desire of
mundane nature. In my view practicing NAMASMARAN is of highest importance and when done so with
topmost priority other paraphernalia or rules and regulations assume lesser importance.
With utmost respect and gratitude for all the traditions and their followers I wish to point out that in my view
NAMASMARAN in today's time will not only endow us with Self realization but it will simultaneously usher
the dawn of universal welfare in terms of abundance and profundity. In fact this social implication of
NAMASMARAN is the main theme of this book. I feel this way because in my view the chanting of the name
of God can bring about (1) Enlightenment in one's personal life thus making life fearless, selfless and
compassionate (2) Manifestation of light in one's perspective, thinking and actions in the profession, thus
thinking and actions contributing to global welfare. (3) Self realization associated with bliss (4) Actual
revelation and manifestation of already existing objective unity at the core of every being, thus improving
relationships at personal, regional and national levels in the society all over the world [in the form of feeling as
well as actual behavior] (5) Manifestation of cosmic will as against that of petty self in different fields [God's
will, will be manifested and vested interests and antisocial plans would be defeated or crushed.] (6) As regards
those who do not recite the name of God, even they would be benefited. NAMASMARAN would bring about
emancipation of them because of the freeing influence of the unified reality realized and manifested in the life
of those who chant the name of God. (7) Some people argue that many individuals practice NAMASMARAN
but do not seem to get benefit. They cite the examples of beggars of whom many chant the name of God. Some
people do not see any sense in simply chanting the name of God. (8) Some also point out that thousands of great
individuals never uttered the name of God, thus suggesting that NAMASMARAN is an unproductive and
irrelevant activity. Many others can take yet another point of view and argue that there can be many ways to
reach the truth.

8. To these arguments there are answers. But these answers are based on the vision of the self realized souls and
the concept of rebirth. They are based on KARMAPHALASIDDHANTHA. Therefore they are accessible to
enlightened individuals. But we can try to grasp the reality. Thus a person in beggarly attire is not necessarily a
helpless and miserable creature as may seem from the appearance. In fact the beggarly look can be worn by a
mighty (with tremendous inner strength) sage, a sanyasin or a saint. Simple chanting illuminates all planes of
consciousness, like a single switch which can bring about flood lights illuminating every nook and corner.
Chanting the name of God is like removing the veils of subjective personality so as to open doors to cosmic
wisdom. When we see many great individuals not practicing NAMASMARAN, we must realize that their
greatness can be related to their penance in the past life/lives. Thus they also could be chanting; the name of
God in the past life. Alternatively they could be practicing other forms of penance which can make a person
great but not necessarily self realized. Lastly it must be understood that the concept of rebirth and KARMA-
PHALASIDDHANTHA ought not to be used to justify injustice but should be seen as a source of inspiration to
practice NAMASMARAN and rise above every kind of bondage. These explanations may not satisfy many
readers.
This is because our intellectual capacity can comprehend or experience (without losing subjective identity) the
input coming through three states, three dimensions viz. length, breadth and depth and three times viz. past,
present and future. But the concepts mentioned above are beyond all these. They therefore are not describable
by languages of quality and quantity.
Namasmaran can liberate us and enable us to "see" the concepts mentioned above as well as the universe
appropriately.
Finally; NAMASMARAN ensures a timely evolutionary transformation or return to one‟s original state of
trans-temporal, immortal and eternal bliss.
NAMASMARAN: The Healing and Blossoming Ambrosia
NAMASMARAN (From Sanskrit: Name = a (divine) name; smaran = remembrance); means remembering the
name of God, either loudly or silently. This is called jaap, jap, jikra in Hindi and Urdu respectively. It is also
called simaran and sumiran.
NAMASMARAN is a traditional practice of “Total Stress Management”; that is beyond exploitative,
mercenary, commercial, professional and even philanthropic transactions. It is practiced in many religions;
including Hindu, Sikh, Christian, and Muslim.
NAMASMARAN; by virtue of its almost universal acceptability, simplicity, non-technicality and
inexpensiveness has the potential to be beneficial in total stress management, to majority of people in the world,
irrespective of age, sex, occupation, socioeconomic stratum, race, religion, culture, ideology, nationality. This is
especially so, because; NAMASMARAN does not involve any stringent rules, coercive regulations or crippling
bindings such as; conceptual, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and traditional. It does not interfere with
the customs or belief systems. NAMASMARAN is said to reorient us to our own selves, empower us and re-
enkindles our potential to blossom together! It is said to revitalize and rejuvenate us and catalyze the evolution
and implementation of holistic perspective, policies, plans, programs and achieve individual and global
blossoming; inside and outside!
Conceptual and procedural details of NAMASMARAN:

9. NAMASMARAN usually embodies; remembering the name of God, Guru, great souls such as prophets; and
whatever is considered as holy e.g. planets and stars. It is remembered silently, loudly, along with music, dance,
along with breathing, in group or alone. Further, NAMASMARAN is either counted by some means such as
fingers, rosary (called SMARANI or JAPAMALA), or electronic counter; or practiced without counting. The
traditions vary from region to region and from religion to religion.
The principle (hypothesis) underlying NAMASMARAN; is to reorient our physiological and social being; with
our true self and establish and strengthen the bond between; our physiological and social being; with our true
self; and finally reunification or merger with our true self! Since individual consciousness is the culmination of
every activity in life; and NAMASMARAN is the pinnacle of or culmination of individual consciousness;
NAMASMARAN; is actually; opening the final common pathway to objective or cosmic consciousness; so that
individual consciousness in every possible activity gets funneled into or “reunified” with our true self!
Thus NAMASMARAN is said to be the YOGA of YOGA in the sense that it is the culmination of
consciousness associated with every possible procedure and technique in the yoga that we are familiar with. It is
the YOGA of YOGA; also because it is the culmination of consciousness associated with all the activities in the
universe, which it encompasses as well! It is YOGA of YOGA because everybody in the world irrespective of
his/her tradition and the beliefs; would eventually, ultimately and naturally reach it; in the process of liberation.
Even so called non believers also would not “miss” the “benefit of NAMASMARAN as they may remember
"true self" through one symbol or another”!
It is said to be meditation of meditation; because the natural and ultimate climax of every form of meditation; is
remembering true self or merging with cosmic consciousness effortlessly!
It is said that NAMASMARAN would certainly enlighten, empower and enlighten billions to evolve, guide and
consolidate; the global conscience and empower the global perspective, policies, plans and programs; and
thereby usher in global unity, harmony and justice.
We should not merely believe, disbelieve, imagine, conjecture, or theorize casually about NAMASMARAN.
We should not develop presumptions, prejudices, liking, acceptance, disliking, rejection or respect; and go into
uncertainty, dilemma, indecision, wavering, and vacillations! Instead; we should provisionally accept, study and
practice NAMASMARAN; and verify.
Some arguments against NAMASMARAN:
1. NAMASMARAN does not seem to produce tangible results; if compared to scientific research, socio-
political activities, agricultural activities, handicrafts etc. In view of this; there is no basis that
NAMASMARAN can lead to global blossoming.
True. There is no basis. Nobody can provide the "experimental and quantifiable" proof. We have ourselves to
practice, experience and verify.
2. There is no demonstrable cause and effect relationship to say that NAMASMARAN evolves us into objective
or cosmic consciousness or imparts global perspective.

10. True. We cannot prove that NAMASMARAN evolves us into objective or cosmic consciousness; or imparts
global perspective! This is matter of verification.
3. NAMASMARAN has no demonstrable influence on individual or social life. NAMASMARAN is wastage of
time. In fact; One may feel that NAMASMARAN has benevolent role, because of erroneously attributing the
good changes in him or her; to NAMASMARAN; when in fact; it could actually be the other way round; that is;
good changes in him or her; have lead to him or her to develop interest in NAMASMARAN.
This argument is because of inability to “see” anything tangible and rather the addiction to believe in a thing;
only if it is tangible! It cannot therefore be refuted. It can only be satisfied if the questioner exercises his or her
freedom to blossom his or her capacity to “see” and "experience" the benefits of NAMASMARAN.
It is said that NAMASMARAN can influence the social life, because the blossoming is irresistibly manifested
in society; impossible to be ignored. There are many illustrious examples such as scholarly saints Dnyaneshvar,
Tulsidas, Tukaram, Samarth Ramadas, Eknath, Waman Pandit, Meera, Kabir, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu; including
Acharya Vinoba Bhave and Mahatma Gandhi.
It is also said that if we have doubt about whether NAMASMARAN blossoms us into cosmic consciousness, or
cosmic consciousness absorbs us into NAMASMARAN; or cosmic consciousness somehow is related to
NAMASMARAN, or whether NAMASMARAN has anything to do with cosmic consciousness; then also there
is freedom to blossom and experience rather than be condemned to get buried in the sterile semantics! All in all,
practice of NAMASMARAN and the experience associated with it; are innate and beyond linguistic
comprehension and communication; though the glimpses of its supremacy can be described. We have freedom
NOT to believe in NAMASMARAN blindly; and provisionally accept, study, experiment out and experience!
4. What is the sense in the claim that there is "active peace" in NAMASMARAN; as suggested by some?
The “Active Peace” is a concept to suggest desireless (absence of subjective desire) desire i.e. objective desire.
This is a stage in life reached by many; through NAMASMARAN. It cannot be and need not be arbitrarily
imposed on oneself, because, even as it is pleasant to those who achieve it; it is not usually imaginable and
hence agreeable to those; who are engrossed in sensual pleasures.
In fact we find it quite dreadful to be “freed” from these “pleasures”! This is a kind of “fear of loss”! We
become miserable even with the thought of such “dreaded freedom”! However if we think keenly, then we can
(in the course of NAMASMARAN) imagine how sublime and towering is this stage, why it is acclaimed in
books like Bhagavad Geeta; and why knowingly or unknowingly; we all tend to move towards it.
5. Is it not true that NAMASMARAN has nothing to offer in material terms?
It is true that NAMASMARAN does not ensure any concrete material gains as such. But it actually “converts”
us from our “seeker” status into a “master” status! We become masters of our petty selves! In fact this is the
hallmark of progress in any culture; anywhere in the world.
However; what sort of conversion we undergo; what sort of masters we become; has no tangibility. Practitioners
of NAMASMARAN say, "Having delivered a child and having become a mother; need not be proved to others;

11. or need not be proved by getting certified from others. The mother knows it more than anyone else! It is her
privilege! The change within us through NAMASMARAN is accessible to experience and not dependent for its
validation; on any words and proofs!"
6. Why is NAMASMARAN ridiculed by many of us?
NAMASMARAN binds us in “something” non sensuous; and due to our immaturity; appears to force us away
from our likes and dislikes i.e. our ego. Since this is painful; we ridicule it as foolish, escapist, nihilistic,
nonsense and erratic activity.
7. Is it not true that NAMASMARAN is a kind of paranoid behavior or slavish behavior?
Initially; NAMASMARAN gives us the feeling of submission, prostration, defeat, surrender, prostration by
negation of ourselves. But actually this negation is of ego, and victory of our true self. But since we do not
realize this initially, we feel that this is an unpleasant and discomforting paranoid activity, which is not true.
8. What is the use of practicing NAMASMARAN right from childhood?
If we practice NAMASMARAN right from childhood even without much understanding; this subconscious
learning experience remains in our subconscious and is pivotal in setting us free from our lower self. Because of
NAMASMARAN; we become oriented to our higher selves and conquer the stress resulting from the dragging
by the lower self. This is why we should provide or impart (by including in all the curriculums and daily
routines) the practice of NAMASMARAN right from childhood.
9. Is there any reason to believe that the world would unite and blossom?
No. There is no reason to believe in anything. There is no reason to disbelieve; or waver and vacillate either! It
is however a golden opportunity and privilege to practice NAMASMARAN and be free to “see” the world re-
exploring the hitherto imperceptible unity and blossoming together!! This is analogous to appropriate linking of
the bogies of a train; or assembly of various parts of a car; or even connection of various types of cells in a
body!
In view of above arguments against and in favor; the NAMASMARAN appears to provide a completely radical
and holistic yet totally nonviolent, inexpensive and universally acceptable tool of stress management. Stress as
such can be managed; but only temporarily and symptomatically by many ways such as; shopping, taking
shower, swimming, skating, skiing, singing, slimming and many such measures; which serve as at best;
adjuvant measures.
NAMASANKALP
We often feel that the ultimate destination of life; is beyond SANKALP (a kind of motivation, purpose, plan,
aspiration, desire, ambition, determination etc, which leads to a variety of activities in life). Hence; we are often
skeptical and/or cynical about NAMASANKALP (a planning of specific count in certain specific time; of
NAMASMARAN); by an individual or a group.

12. Even as this is natural; we have to realize that; most of us; are not really freed from every kind of SANKALP.
In fact; we are knowingly or unknowingly; and consciously or subconsciously involved; in several trivial
preoccupations, which drag us away from our true selves. This is a root cause of stress, which manifests in
different ways.
These preoccupations cannot be conquered by any voluntary effort; as they are intricately mingled with our ego.
This can only be done; if we consciously adopt a powerful SANKALP; that can nullify these preoccupations
and catalyze surrender to our Guru (Self realization, Total Stress Management)! Such infinitely powerful
SANKALP; is the time tested NAMASANKALP. This can save us from succumbing to our ego and stress; and
empower us to reach the ultimate destination of life; beyond SANKALP!
We need not believe in this; but verify it by practice.
THREE POINTS IN NAMASMARAN
First point is: In spiritualism we often hear people preaching that you have to forget yourself in memory of God.
Prima facie this appears to be a horrible idea of complete amnesia or dementia.
The first reaction to such preaching is aversion towards spiritualism. In fact if you are honest and realistic, about
genuine personal and social issues, then you develop loathe and disgust about spiritualism.
Those who preach this obviously do not seem to have forgotten themselves or even their petty interests, in
memory of God.
Actually; forgetting yourself in memory of God means; being able to get freed from the nagging and harrowing
shackles of individualistic or subjective ideas and feelings. NAMASMARAN helps you to gradually get freed
from the harassing and obsessive reminders of your own subjective ideas and feelings.
Second point: In spiritualism it is often insisted to the extent of coaxing that you have to give up everything and
renounce all the relationships and excepting the one with God.
This also is obviously shocking and repulsive as it induces hatred about all sublime and adorable relationships.
What it actually means is; you acquire the capacity to see every relationship more objectively in the course of
time; due to being focused on God i.e. beyond petty self through the practice of NAMASMARAN. As a result;
your emotional bonds in all relationships evolve and become mature, subtler and refined.
It is important to understand that of subjective ideas and feelings (memory of petty self) and subjective
perceptions about the relatives, friends etc (relationships) should get evolved as a result and NAMASMARAN.
Arbitrarily trying to “forget yourself” or “cut off relations” can be harmful for a common person like me.
One can think over and decide whether to practice or not NAMSMARAN.

13. The third point: In spiritualism there is a philosophical depiction of reality of different philosophers with
different perspectives.
This can be really very harsh on budding minds (if inadvertently imposed) and induce a kind of conflicting
process in them.
For example a boy sees the world and comprehends it in a particular way. It is counterproductive for the boy to
assume arbitrarily that; what appears contrary to his perception; e.g. Brahma Satyam Jagat Mithya; is correct;
and what appears correct to his perception is wrong!
It is essential to understand that philosophy provides answers to certain questions. Understanding the answers
can provide you about 50 percent satisfaction and conviction. But remaining about 50 per cent clarity comes
only through experience.
In life it is always good to ask questions, seek answers and verify the answers on the basis of one‟s experiences.
The efforts one must take for one‟s evolution to internalize and comprehend experiences are called SADHANA.
In as much as it is wrong to try to blindly forsake your ideas, because some philosophy preaches it, it is also
wrong to condemns the answers provided by the philosophy without practicing the SADHANA with some
patience! Of course; similar patience is required in any scientific experiment.
NAMASMARAN is one of such globally prevalent SADHANA.
NAMASMARAN AND A QUESTION
Even if we have faith in our guru; and our devotion is genuine; we are often confronted with this question; “Is it
really true that God does everything?”
This is because; even if we repeatedly reiterate that our guru is none other than the Almighty Himself; we are
always influenced by and involved in; his personal life, charisma, feelings, preaching and his supernatural and
superhuman feats; which characterize His human form! This is true about mystics, prophets and incarnations as
well! All of them; while extraordinary, superhuman and supernatural; on the one hand; appear to have limited
capacity; in their human form; on the other; as they don‟t seem to govern; the complex scientific inventions,
rapidly developing intriguing technology, world wars, earth quakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and several
cosmic phenomena. While some of these appear to be the products of the concerned individuals or teams; the
others appear to be impersonal, unplanned and automatic.
They do not appear to be God‟s activity.
Now; for getting the answer to our question; let us understand that our doubt is actually valid; but created by our
concept of “doing”.
Actually; God, guru, mystics, prophets and incarnations of God “do not do” and do not say; “they do”; as per
our understanding of the word “doing”.
What “God is a doer” means; can be understood; if we observe that animals “do” things without knowing that
“they” are doing, we do things; thinking that “we” are doing; and we; in the course of ascendance from

14. individuality and subjectivity; realize; that “we” is a transient experience at a certain stage of development. This
experience is; neither present; before (when we are unconscious about self); nor latter (when we transcend the
individuality and subjectivity; and merge in impersonal objective consciousness)!
It is in the last state of consciousness; that we appreciate that „we‟ (our bodies, instincts, emotions, intelligence
and perspective and our behavior); are mere dependent transient peripherals of the impersonal and eternal
objective consciousness (God), who is the only absolute and immortal reality; and hence a “doer”; albeit
indirectly!
When we say; “God does everything”; it does not mean that God actually plans and brings about earth quakes,
tsunamis; or invents scientific inventions; or engages in the multitude of mundane activities, which are
„executed‟ by the peripheral instruments of God!
All this is actually a matter of study and continuous practice of NAMASMARAN and firsthand experience. The
experience; initially of the glimpses and finally; of actually “being the eternal consciousness”! It is not a matter
of blind belief!
Even; all this “writing” and “I” are contingent amidst the eternal kingdom and supreme reign of God; my guru.
NEW INSIGHTS IN NAMASMARAN
NAMASMARAN is a multidimensional and totipotent or pleuripotent activity. Thus on the one hand it is a
mere remembrance or recitation of God‟s name or OMKAR by an individual, either loudly or silently; and on
the other hand; when it reaches its zenith; it is one with cosmic consciousness Himself (within which everything
is contingent).
The initial experience of NAMASMARAN can be totally different in accordance with our physiological
disposition. Many times, especially if we are obstinate or stubborn with strong likes and dislikes, then we may
feel that it is suffocating, and is strangling our freedom! Therefore it is said; that we should start
NAMASMARAN on a relatively small scale.
We have to appreciate that during NAMASMARAN there is a gradual withdrawing of the decent of
consciousness involved in neurophysiological information processing, which embodies neuro-biochemical and
neuro-electrophysiological changes. These evolve and synchronize the conflicting thoughts, emotions, instincts,
desires, drives, cravings and behavior.
Till such time that the process of NAMASMARAN does not take roots in our being, the decent of
consciousness embodying an illusion of freedom, to which we are addicted; keeps on resisting our practice of
NAMASMARAN. This causes conflict!
This happens because; even though NAMASMARAN emancipates all aspects of individual and social life, it is
alien to us; and hence we find it unpleasant, restrictive and coercive!
Gradually we realize that NAMASMARAN acts as a thought anchor; and holds us together, while catalyzing
the process of self realization!

15. The beauty of NAMASMARAN is that by virtue of reversing the decent of consciousness, it is never restricted
to our own petty benefits, even if we wanted it that way. It is always benevolent to all; including those, who
may be thousands of miles away and known or unknown to us!
It is said to be emancipating even to those subtler entities whose “life” does not fit in the usual laws of biology
such as the departed souls! This is not surprising; if we realize that when at its zenith, NAMASMARAN is one
with cosmic consciousness; and everything (including past and future generations) is contingent therein!
When NAMASMARAN reaches its zenith; it is one with cosmic consciousness (within which everything is
contingent); as stated earlier, and the inexplicable effects of NAMASMARAN begin to manifest at the level of
electrochemical activities in various parts of brain. These in turn; are responsible for the experiences of the
practitioner of NAMASMARAN; as well as the apparently miraculous effects; on body functions, behavior and
other events in individual, family and social life.
One of the several concrete possibilities resulting from NAMASMARAN; which may be accessible to
technology is; consolidation of to and fro connections between brainstem including limbic system and the
cerebral cortex.
Since NAMASMARAN is a very subtle process it could possibly also lead to quantitative, spatial and temporal
changes in the micro-neuro-physiological secretory and electrical events (as well as changes in their
interrelationships) in key positions in the central nervous system and influence the whole biochemistry and
physiology of STRESS!
This could explain the aphorism of Shri Brahmachaitanya Maharaj Gondavalekar from Gondavale (District
Satara in Maharashtra State, in India); that NAMASMARAN embodies all the aspects e.g. YAMA, NIYAMA,
ASANA, PRANAYAMA, PRATYAHARA, DHARANA, DHYANA & SAMADHI; of YOGA. These are
achieved in a subtler and continuous manner, in NAMASMARAN.
Roughly speaking it appears that; in asana, pranayama and other procedures in hatha yoga, are employed to
“push up” the descending consciousness from receptors, plexuses, muscles, respiration, autonomic nervous
system etc back to its original position in and beyond cerebral cortex; and in NAMASMARAN; it is like
withdrawing or sucking the descending consciousness.
It may not be inappropriate to note here; for record; that we need not believe any of this blindly; as; soon we
would see; scientific validation of the aphorisms as above; about NAMASMARAN; of many seers. It would
then be accepted automatically without any kind blind belief by all; irrespective not only religions; but even
ideologies such as atheism.
UNDERSTANDING NAMASMARAN
The understanding of NAMASMARAN also goes on renovating and rebuilding itself with newer dimensions
and becoming multicolor, sweeter, melodious and rhythmic! The ecstasy of NAMASMARAN becomes
overwhelming and inspires one to share it with others! Understanding, experience, feeling go on deepening and
get percolated in every system in the body. NAMASMARAN gradually becomes a core of our total personality
and controlling center of our behavior.

16. In fact; “We” become secondary and NAMA and its understanding occupy the supreme position within us!
It is true that even if we started NAMASMARAN with some expectations or some wants, gradually they
become vestigial.
In fact through NAMASMARAN we not only go beyond the selfish motives, and expectations, but experience
eternal and vital relationship between our GURU and us. In other words, this is a relationship between our
objective or cosmic self and our subjective self.
At one point in time, NAMASMARAN appeared to me to be a process of liberation that would directly lead to
purification of minds and blossoming of instincts, emotions, intelligence and perspective; and lead to
predictable social progress.
Now also I feel that NAMASMARAN would lead to social changes, but probably not as predictably and as
simplistically as one would or could imagine.
Guru guides and motivates millions of people towards NAMASMARAN and blossoming of their instincts,
emotions, intelligence and perspective! This repeats itself from time to time in different parts of the world.
GURU (cosmic consciousness) may vary in external appearance and language and/or semantics. The disciples
also may vary in terms of where they come from and which background they belong to. This relationship of a
particular GURU and a particular disciple is determined probably by the associations in past lives.
The cosmic consciousness is eternal and the Darwinian evolution and enlightenment of an individual
consciousness are contingents in this.
NAMASMARAN is an objective door to the cosmic consciousness that transcends the dimension of time. This
door is created by the cosmic consciousness Himself; via the practice of NAMASMARAN by great sages and
seers; from time immemorial. This is referred to as making a NAAM; SIDDHA.
Hence it is said that NAAM given by a GURU has immense significance and importance. The NAMA given by
GURU is a “valid passport” to enter the cosmic consciousness and aids emancipation of the whole universe.
It is erroneous to assume that “my activity” of NAMASMARAN would yield results.
Actually the GURU gets NAMASMARAN done through me. Everything including global revolutions or
universal cataclysms; are contingents including obviously; “my activity” of NAMASMARAN!
NAMASMARAN is a golden opportunity to get merged with the cosmic consciousness endowed by the cosmic
consciousness GURU. Therefore it is said that we should practice NAMASMARAN for the sake of itself; only.
The idea of “my activity” of NAMASMARAN is totally false; and hence the subsequent expectations of the
results are also totally baseless, irrational and incorrect.
But once we understand that all the revolutions once envisaged; are written on the wall, then we get freed from
the burden of being obsessed by them and “doing” NAMASMARAN for engendering them; and be free!

17. This is a very difficult, but a sure stage in life.
UNDERSTANDING MORE ABOUT NAMASMARAN:
The process of NAMASMARAN goes on acquiring new dimensions. It goes on deepening and percolating in
every system, every cell and in fact; every molecule of the body; and gradually becomes a core of our total
personality and controlling center of our behavior.
Later; we begin to understand that:
1. NAMASMARAN; is a universal process; and we get associated with it; due to our eternal relationship with
our GURU (God, BRAHMA, NAMA or objective or cosmic self).
2. The cosmic consciousness (guru) is eternal and the Darwinian evolution and enlightenment of an individual
consciousness; are contingents. Guru guides and motivates millions of people towards NAMASMARAN; thus
blossoming; their instincts, emotions, intelligence and perspective! This repeats itself from time to time; in
different parts of the world.
3. GURU (cosmic consciousness) may vary; in external appearance and language and/or semantics. The
disciples also may vary; in terms of where they come from; and which background they belong to. This
relationship of a particular GURU and a particular disciple; is determined probably by the associations in seed
forms; spread through several lives.
4. NAMASMARAN is a highway to the cosmic consciousness that transcends the dimension of time; and is
created by the cosmic consciousness Himself! That is how; great sages, saints, seers and most of the enlightened
gurus; and their billions of followers; have been practicing NAMASMARAN; from time immemorial! Hence it
is said that NAMA given by a GURU has immense significance and importance.
5. Hence; it is erroneous to assume; that “my activity” of NAMASMARAN; would yield results; as per my
expectations or anticipations; in personal or social life!
6. Actually the GURU gets NAMASMARAN done through me. Everything including global revolutions or
universal cataclysms; are contingents; including obviously; “my activity” of NAMASMARAN; and “my
enlightenment”!
7. Therefore it is said that we should practice NAMASMARAN for the sake of itself; only; and neither for petty
gains nor for engendering social change; as per our subjective perspective.
SELF DEVELOPMENT
The stages of self development, self blossoming or self realization are not clearly defined and hence most of us
suffer from disillusionment, disgruntlement or delusions. Sometimes we feel helpless and sometimes we feel
elated. We feel helpless because we do not know how much we have progressed; and elated because we do not
know how much we have yet to progress!
The span of the process of self realization roughly spreads from the inexplicable and indescribable restlessness
to the indescribable “experience” of immortality.
Many activities and techniques are described for self realization. They are called SADHANA in Sanskrit,
Marathi, Hindi and many Indian languages. NAMASMARAN is one of the simplest of such activities; and
spreads over the entire life. It is also called NAMASADHANA. The other words; more or less synonymous
with NAMASMARAN; are JAP, JAAP, SIMARAN, SUMIRAN, JIKRA and remembrance of God or true self.

18. To overcome the bouts of illusory helplessness and deceptive elation; we ought to recognize with greater
clarity; the subtler aspects; inherent to the gross stages viz. BADDHA, MUMUKSHU, SADHAKA and
SIDDHA; of self realization.
1. Thus; all these stages are not actually water tight compartments. Thus we begin with the stage of BADDHA,
which means completely governed by our body and instincts. There is no discontent whatsoever! There is
almost automatic and reflexive behavior. But actually being human beings; there is somewhere in the deep
subconscious mind; propensity (of which we are unaware) towards the realization of true self.
2. As we begin in our childhood; the practice some SADHANA (In India this is a part of what is called
SANSKAR and includes activities conducive to growth of consciousness; such as getting up at or before
sunrise, cleaning body, saluting parents, reciting hymns, pranayama, exercise such as SURYANAMASKAR
etc); we develop preferences. Thus as children; we start appreciating “good” and “bad”.
3. We live in the world of fantasy and belief that “good wins” and “bad loses”.
4. But still; there is perennial conflict of “good” and “bad” within us; throughout our childhood; because of the
childish reactions born out of instincts of survival, habitat, herd formation, hunger, thirst etc; and emotions such
as being pampered and cared for. Hence there are “mini wars” for trivial reasons! All these stages may be called
BADDHA.
5. With the advent of adolescence associated with surge of hormones; there is emergence of new idealistic utopia,
assertion of ego and sex, besides the other instincts. These may manifest as impulsive charitable and/or
rebellious behavior, poetic emotional upsurges, romance with opposite sex, iconoclastic arrogance; and so on.
This stage marks the beginning of MUMUKSHU. This word means the disturbing consciousness or awareness
about the deficiency or void within! The search of the cause of this disturbing void begins!
6. The individual goes actively and enthusiastically; through the trials and errors of various charitable, rebellious,
romantic and utopian sprees! He or she meets with several “successes” or “failures” and keeps getting excited
and depressed.
7. Depending on the circumstances, one may pass through episodes of errors, mistakes, blunders, crimes; to efforts
towards, intense study, philanthropy, social activism and unusual noble deeds. But gradually the stage becomes
marked by severe dissatisfaction and restlessness. It is at this juncture of utter helplessness; that one comes
across an assurance, solace, guidance, morale booster, empowerment that begins to fill the void inside. This
help is usually called divine help by the theists. The source; of this help in human form; is called SADGURU.
SADGURU means the master who enables us to realize the true self or truth. It is essential to understand; that
even though the apparent ways of the different divine masters; may vary with respect to the details; their
essential role is the same; and that is to enable the disciple to realize the true self! This marks the beginning of
the stage of SADHAKA.
8. The individual begins to feel little bit but surely; “at home” in the guidance of the SADGURU. The inner
progress takes further momentum. The intellectual clarifications of several questions begin to spring from
within. The buoyancy and the spirit of sharing increases. There is candid and often gullible expression of the
experiences and comprehension of what is perceived as “truth”. This may be in the form benevolent creativity
in music, paintings, poetry, literature; and even innovations in industry, trade, agriculture etc.
9. There is preponderance of feelings over instincts. Thus; we tend to “give”; even if we are hungry or thirsty! We
get involved in many philanthropic or revolutionary activities or both; but less impulsively and more accurately;
than previously.
10. Gradually this stage becomes marked by preponderance of thinking (VIVEK) over feelings. Thus we become
wiser. We become more aware of our drawbacks or weaknesses and begin to see the presence of evil deep
inside; and not merely outside. We begin to see the ubiquitous nature of the obstacles in the process of

19. realization of true self! The utopia of global welfare; on the one hand; and the bliss of self realization; on the
other; begins to appear far more difficult and vast; than our earlier perception. This is usually associated with
our conceptual blossoming into holistic one. Gradually our ideas about every walk of life become more holistic
and more conducive to self realization. As we progress; we become more and more objective in terms of
experience of innate unity with entire universe and thereby conception of the perspective, policies, plans,
programs and their implementation of universal benevolence. It is obvious that the nature of this process is not
uniform and same. It varies with age, sex, occupation, physical conditions and so on. But; as a result of our
holistic blossoming; our aggressiveness somewhat diminishes. We become more considerate about ourselves
and others. This may be perceived as mellowing. But actually; we develop greater conviction in what we think,
feel and do. This may be called courage of conviction or DHRUTI or DHARANA; and is associated with;
zestful articulation of holistic education, holistic medicine, holistic health, and holistic solutions to universal
stressors; such as global warming, global recession, child labor, accidents etc.
11. These efforts however; are not met with projected results. Hence there is a deep sense of despair.
12. On the other hand; in absence of holistic perspective, policies, plans, programs; and their implementation; the
illusions and delusions of quick short cuts to conquest of; SHADRIPUS and or SIDDHI/ supernatural
experiences; are dragged in hypocritical and deceitful behavior and degenerative and destructive effects on self
and society.
13. Gradually we get freed from the attachment of; what we considered hitherto; as “our” or “their” concepts, ideas,
creativity, mission; and successes and failures. We realize that it is the “divine or cosmic will” which gets
expressed through appropriately through “us” and “them”. We begin to appreciate the scope and limitations of
“our” and “their” role and accomplishments. Thus our burden begins to decrease.
14. Our individual whims and fancies and idiosyncrasies go on disappearing and we begin to be more and more
tolerant towards the needs, likes and dislikes of others. We become more and more convinced that our
SADHANA would help “us” as well as “them”! Hence we get firmly focused on the practice of SADHANA;
leaving aside the other things; such as our individualistic and subjective desires and dreams.
15. The happiness begins to grow more and more independent of and irrespective of everything else. At this stage
we have reached the door of self realization the stage of SIDDHA, which is beyond words.
16. The SIDDHA‟s life is characterized by “being connected with true self continuously” and manifests
benevolently to the universe by virtue of inspiring and empowering guidance; in; seen and unseen ways; in
marching through the above described stages.
17. Of course; there are exceptions to this general course of progress. The esoteric and mystical intricacies involved
there; are beyond the scope of this small article and beyond my reach!
SCOPE OF NAMASMARAN
In the literature of saints and prophets there is plenty of admiration of NAMASMARAN as a way to liberation
and/or emancipation.
But whether we totally disbelieve or believe in the saints and the prophets; we need not desist ourselves; from
asking the question: If NAMASMARAN is a panacea; why are billions; many of whom are followers of
NAMASMARAN; suffering miserably?
Many of us are tempted to explain this on the basis of past deeds; which indirectly suggests that
NAMASMARAN cannot purify us of our past deeds. It is like attributing limitations to NAMASMAAN.

20. In my view; NAMASMARAN is a panacea today; (if not in the past) due to the enlightening and empowering
bounty of the penance of thousands of saints in the past. Today; it can chastise us; as well as purify us from our
past misdeeds. But for this; at least a large proportion of people; if not all; need to practice NAMASMARAN
and be oriented to their true selves.
This is similar to the phenomenon of an orchestration, where most instrumentalists and the vocalists are
required to be oriented to the musician for desired harmony, melody and rhythm!
Actually when we get oriented to our true selves; we begin to get freed from the shackles of the stranglehold of
our passions, lust, desires, ideas, beliefs, notions, dogmas and so on, which are often pursued at the cost of
others. We begin to be more objective and hence less prejudiced, less biased, less grudged, less individualistic,
less sectarian, less fragmented, less petty and so on.
In view of this; it is clear that; while practicing NAMASMARAN we need not get detracted, disturbed,
disheartened, depressed or destabilized; by such destabilizing questions in our minds.
NAMASMARAN is the way; the universal way; and the most feasible way; even if we are NOT transformed
into an enlightened soul; overnight; and even if we do not see (through our subjective frames of our minds) the
expected or anticipated results; in our life and the life of mankind.
Whether we are good, bad or ugly; and believers or non-believers; we still have the golden opportunity to
practice NAMASMARAN and be a happy participant of the process of superliving or holistic renaissance i.e.
individual and universal blossoming.
DOUBTS ABOUT NAMASMARAN
NAMASMARAN, is a fundamental and universal solution (other solutions being adjuvant) for the perceptible
transition from individual and universal problems; to individual and universal blossoming.
In rigid and unquestioning body consciousness; we can be callous and oblivious to the pain of others. We can be
“happy” and “stoic” and free of doubts; whether we practice NAMASMARAN or not; till; we ourselves are not
inflicted; or are in tribulations.
But doubts creep in our mind; due to sensitive and inquisitive body consciousness; manifesting into our genuine
concern; for the sectarian and piecemeal approaches and policies; revolving around petty perspectives, thoughts
and vested interests; in various (political, social, economic, medical, industrial, agricultural, educational and
even „religious and spiritual‟) fields; to everyone‟s detriment.
We cannot be happy and fulfilled from anything else; other than self realization, that is freedom from the
overwhelming impact of body consciousness. This is true liberation or Mukti or Nirvana; and is coupled with
universally beneficial policies and their actual implementation in all the fields of life.
If NAMASMARAN is meant for mere „self realization‟ and not for social revolution; then how can merging in
NAMASMARAN completely; be cosmic self, the reflection of which is the universe and society? Hence there
cannot be any individual liberation without the actual reflection (the details of which may vary) in personal and
social life.
All the ideas and pursuits of “personal” liberation; without tangible changes in environment; are petty and

21. actually counterproductive. But the feeling of personal liberation in absence of such changes; is theoretically
possible; as nothing is impossible! The concerned individual himself or herself; has to decide; whether he/she
is; on the way of liberation or actually liberated; or is callous and in self deception.
Doubts about NAMASMARAN creep in mind; because of the agonies of the burning problems of the people; at
global to local levels; in as much as the doubts spurt by our physical pains, financial crisis, and humiliation in
personal life. There is no disagreement and no denial; that this is due to the body consciousness.
NAMASMARAN, is inseparable from globally beneficial perspective, policies, plans and programs, to be
evolved by the leaders in different fields, and their meticulous implementation by the masses; and thereby; the
successful individual and universal blossoming in actual day to day life.
All this can be disproved by their own examples; if self realized people, having nothing to do about society and
have no influence on the society whatsoever; bring forth other evidences of their self realization
GLIMPSE OF GONDAVLE: THE INFINITE SOURCE OF EMANCIPATING SPIRIT
In the India, there is Maharashtra State. This state is famous for many meritorious characteristics. The most
outstanding of which, is the galaxy of individuals who had realized (not merely understood or known) the truth
and imparted it to the mankind. Truth realization is ATMAPRACHITI (the word self realization does not
convey the content of the word ATMAPRACHITI because the word „self‟ does not convey the essence of the
word ATMAN.
Truth realized individuals are not mere erudite orators, who preach, perform so called miracles, or merely do
philanthropic work! They revive us from the stupefying dungeon of mortal subjective realm; into immortal
objective consciousness.
Thus in Maharashtra, there have been truth realized individuals such as Dnyaneshvar, Ramadas, Tukaram,
Eknath, Muktai and in 19th and 20th century Akkalkot Swami, Saibaba, Gajanan Maharaj and many others.
One of these truth realized individuals was Shri Brahmachaitanya Gondavalekar Maharaj.
Gondavalekar Maharaj(1845-1913); had come in contact with Shri Saibaba, Akkalkot Swami, Vasudev
Balavant Phadke, Lokamanya Tilak and also Nanasaheb Peshave (Biography of Gondavalekar Maharaj, by
K.V. Belsare). He extensively toured India three times; and rest of the life he lived in Gondavale. His life
exemplifies how a truth realized individual‟s consciousness is one with the cosmic consciousness and
benevolent to universe.
Gondavale is full of daily activities (conducive to individual and global blossoming) called NITYOPASANA
(nitya = one which continues uninterrupted and upasana means getting nearer to God or truth). People interested
in truth realization and/or global welfare; visit Gondavale, usually stay here and participate in NITYOPASANA
and/or offer services in various ways; in this MAHA YAJNYA, SAMASHTI YOGA or MEGAPROCESS of
GLOBAL BLOSSOMING and get set on proper path of ultimate fulfillment viz. individual and global
blossoming in life.

22. The food and stay for specific period of time are kept free of cost as an expression of supremely benevolent
super transaction; beyond mercenary, commercial, professional and philanthropic concepts! Gondavale is near
places such as Dahivadi, Pusegaon, Koregaon, Satara, Phaltan, Vita, Tasgaon etc. and about 60 to 90 km from
Pandharpur, Pune, Sangli, Miraj, and Mahabaleshvar etc. From Mumbai, Panvel, Vashi, New Mumbai,
Lonavla, Thane one can drive to Gondavale in 5 to 7 hours by express highway.
Address & Phone
Shri Sadguru Brahmachaitanya Maharaj Gondavalekar Chaitanyopasana (Sansthan)
At & P.O. Gondavale (Budruk), Taluka: Man, District: Satara
Pin code: 415 540;
Phone: 02165- 258292
OBSTACLES IN NAMASMARAN
One of the obstacles is depression due to continuous bombardment of events in the surroundings; full of petty
successes and failures (as depicted in print and electronic media).
Because of this bombardment and feeling of helplessness; one tends to feel that time is fleeting. This painful
experience erupts from within like unmanageably excruciating pain; in spite of the conviction that
NAMASMARAN has to get the top most priority.
The second obstacle is that of being helpless (impotent). Since it is difficult to convince NAMASMARAN and
even more difficult to create interest, liking or passion for NAMASMARAN; one has to face painful criticism
(of being inactive) and humiliation (of being useless and parasitic) from those who are completely entangled in
the pursuit of petty gains.
Since NAMASMARAN makes us considerate, we tend to accept the opposite view points; rather too politely
(often conceived as impotence) and feel miserable.
The third obstacle is the emergence of introspection; of our increasingly deeper layers. The practice of
NAMASMARAN brings to surface our drawbacks from the subconscious and unconscious layers of our being.
These drawbacks to which we are hitherto oblivious; give us a feeling that we are deteriorating due to the
practice of NAMASMARAN! This is too disheartening.
The fourth obstacle is the flaring of a conflict. This conflict; is between the notion; that NAMASMARAN
embodies; specific ethical/moral pattern, puritanical behavior, asceticism and is alienated from the day to day
problems on the one hand; and revolutionary fervor and epicurean values aligned with the material life; on the
other!
The conflict keeps on nagging and makes on feel guilty about minor indulgences (in view of shad-ripus).
But there is nothing to worry and despair! The guru keeps us revitalizing and empowers us; to continue the
globally benevolent practice of NAMASMARAN. Actually we become increasingly buoyant; in the course of
time; I spite of these obstacles.

23. GONDAVLEKAR MAHARAJ: THE INFINITE SOURCE OF EMANCIPATING SPIRIT
Maharashtra State in India; is famous for many meritorious characteristics. The most outstanding of which, is
the galaxy of truth realized individuals, who imparted their enlightenment to the mankind.
The truth realized individuals are not the same as; those who merely preach some philosophy and/or perform so
called miracles, are mere philanthropist, or are mere erudite orators.
I call Truth realized and not just self realized; because self in English does not convey the content of the word
“atman” in Sanskrit.
The most important quality of an individual who has realized truth is to impart truth realization and uplift the
individuals from their subjective realm into objective global consciousness.
Thus; in Maharashtra, there have been truth realized individuals such as Dnyaneshvar, Ramadas, Tukaram,
Eknath, Muktai and in 19th and 20th century Akkalkot Swami, Saibaba, Gajanan Maharaj and many others.
One of these truth realized individuals was Shri Brahmachaitanya Gondavalekar Maharaj.
Gondavalekar Maharaj (1845-1913); had come in contact with Saibaba, Akkalkot Swami, Vasudev Balavant
Phadke, Lokamanya Tilak and also Nanasaheb Peshave (Biography of Gondavalekar Maharaj, by Prof. K.V.
Belsare) and extensively toured India three times; and rest of the time lived in Gondavale.
His life exemplifies how a truth realized individual‟s consciousness is one with the cosmic consciousness and
becomes benevolent to rest of the universe. His consciousness is experienced by many individuals in his
samadhi mandir located in Gondavale, which is full of daily activities conducive to individual and global
blossoming; called NITYOPASANA.
We all can visit Gondavale and participate in these satisfying activities and undergo conscious evolutionary
transformation and get set for the ultimate fulfillment in life in time to come! This is found to be one of the
crucial activities in Total Stress Management! The food (PRASAD) and stay are free of cost!
Address & Phone: Shri Sadguru Brahmachaitanya Maharaj Gondavalekar Chaitanyopasana (Sansthan); At &
P.O. Gondavale (Budruk), Taluka: Man, District: Satara; Pin code: 415 540; Phone: 02165- 258292
Gondavale is located on Satara Pandharpur i.e. Miraj Pandharpur road. The nearby places are; Nidhal, Dahivadi,
Koregaon, Mhasvad, Vaduj, Satara, Pune, Sangli, Miraj etc. From Mumbai we can drive to Gondavale in 6 to 7
hours by express highway.
NAMASMARAN VS NAMAVISMARAN
NAMA is a word used to indicate true self; inseparable from the unifying universal self. Hence forgetting our
self or being oblivious to our self can be referred to as NAMAVISMARAN [NAMA (self); VISMARAN
(forgetting)].
As we “forget” our true self (NAMAVISMARAN), i.e. undergo a “descent” into our caricatures, we begin to

24. live as our caricatures. We then get segregated into races, philosophies, ideologies, religions, cultures, nations,
regions, families and individuals! Latter we descend further by the downward momentum of individualization
and into pettier and meaner life!
This universal process of NAMAVISMARAN manifests in the form of individualistic and often antisocial
whims, fancies, idiosyncrasies, delinquencies, perversions, family disputes, quarrels; and world wide spate of
antisocial activities leading to dissipation, dispersion, disruption, distortion, decomposition, disease,
degeneration and destruction.
Since the root of the individual and universal problems lies in the universal process of NAMAVISMARAN, the
panacea for the radical measure for the cure and prevention of the individual and universal problems; lies in
reversal of the prevalent universal process of NAMAVISMARAN through active practice and promotion of
universal process of NAMASMARAN.
Individual and universal blossoming would begin with the polarization of us; the inhabitants of the world; into
those who dedicate themselves to practice and promote NAMASMARAN; and those who ignore, neglect,
avoid, doubt, suspect, resist, condemn, ridicule, suppress and oppose NAMASMARAN either actively or
passively (by remaining inert and idle).
The latter also would get the chance to practice and promote NAMASMARAN and individual and universal
blossoming because of global momentum; though after varying trials and tribulations.
NAMASMARAN AND FAMILY LIFE
Family life, Rearing children, Kindness
NAMASMARAN AND FAMILY LIFE
The human beings as well as several animals are characterized by groups of individuals recognized as a family.
It is the nature's law and nature's wisdom, which has made this phenomenon of family (constituted by physical,
instinctual emotional, intellectual, spiritual and overall biological complimentarily) emerge in the nature. Thus,
it is quite natural that we find it extremely beautiful to see various animals involved in parental care, just as we
find it very pleasant to see a human mother loving her baby. Human families have gone through several
transitions.
At present the institution of family is on the verge of collapse, in many parts of the world and they are full of
stress and strain as well as strife and disintegration in the remaining world! Thus, today there is a striking note
of discord and friction amongst members of a family. The elderly, the handicapped, the diseased, the very
young ones and such other dependents have to face particularly hard time. The nature of disturbances in family
may vary in details in people with different backgrounds. However, one of the common factors is dissatisfaction
resulting out of expectations either from one's own self or from others. This leads to development of hatred
towards others or pity for oneself. Thus, the members of the family tend to be violent either to others or to
themselves. In human society these expectations have acquired the titles and the sanctity of the traditions,
conventions, laws and such other things. However, with increasing complexity in the social dynamics and
economics relationships, the inadvertent acceptance; as well as arbitrary and irrational destruction of the
conventions, traditions, etc. have led to extreme psychological and hence overall unrest in the families and the
society. This volcanic unrest has led to various crimes such as feticide, infanticide and child abuse. Besides
there are incidences of teenage mothers (the hundred percent successful sex education in many countries has not

25. reduced the incidence of all these as well as that of incompatible marriages or divorces etc.) etc. It has to be
appreciated that sex education and material abundance have changed only the nature of problems for women,
the basic tyranny remaining unabated. Mere sex education and economic growth do not lead to profundity and
broadening of mind. Hence they cannot solve problems such as violence in different forms, such as dowry
deaths. Neither stereotyped (revival) nor destruction of the traditions and conventions (implicit in so called
revolutions) will solve the crises that the family system is facing world over. This means the essence of past
wisdom has to be extracted from the traditions and conventions and in accordance with this essence, the nature
of appropriate family relationships and the nature of conventions of duty towards one another have to emerge.
The laws have to spring from such wisdom with due consideration to the peculiarities of the present day
complexities. Thus neither fundamentalist approach can help nor the approach, which is out to destroy the
traditions and impose arbitrary rules and laws (even if such rules and regulations are proclaimed by their
proponents to be humanitarian) can work.
It is obvious that healthy evolution of family life can be possible only by overcoming the pettiness in
perspective, thoughts and actions. This is possible if we learn to refine and rectify our expectations [born out of
traditions and conventions] about ourselves and the others, with the help of NAMASMARAN. This is because
NAMASMARAN opens our eyes to see the innate unity and harmony, thus facilitating triumph on our
expectations.
NAMASMARAN thus can loosen the irrational stranglehold of the traditions, conventions as well as the
expectations on our minds.
Thus families practicing NAMASMARAN would never allow bitterness to creep in due to dowry disputes or
petty things such as inadequate score in examinations. NAMASMARAN can help us overpower and transcend
the mutually interactive and synergistic growth of coercive traditions and expectations. In simple words
NAMASMARAN shifts our attention to the innate continuity and unity, already existing in the human hearts.
NAMASMARAN enhances our awareness of the core reality, the eternal melody and the power that links and
governs all of us. This awareness and experience that springs from or springs through the practice of
NAMASMARAN endows us with considerate outlook on the one hand and the courage to manifest our true self
on the other hand. Thus unconditioned tolerance, acceptance, love and respect about one another as well as the
motivation to assert grow together. In the present context the members of the family seem to have lost this
awareness. This has led to hysterical pampering of one's whims on the one hand and denial of the genuine needs
of the others on the other hand. This has also led to an obsessive pursuit of material gains at the cost of others
and humiliation and misery as a result of failure in such obsessive pursuit. One can easily see how this has got
the potential to blast the harmonious family life into pieces. No rules, regulations or any arbitrary codes of
conduct can save and or rejuvenate the human bonds which are vital to the vibrant and joyful family life.
NAMASMARN, however by orienting our attention and fixing it on the inner harmony can revitalize and
reorganize the family life in a beautiful manner.
REARING OF CHILDREN
The future of the children is a matter of great concern for guardians. Rearing the children therefore is an
extremely important, complicated and difficult problem / challenge which today's parents have to face.
Several questions such as (which toys, foods, clothes, tonics etc. should be given? Which prayer, which
language, which habits, which discipline should be inculcated? Which exercise, which etiquette, which
manners, which behavior should be expected?), remain baffling. This is especially so in today's complex
environment wherein the children, parents and for that matter every one of us is exposed to conflicting and
confusing influences from cinema, drama, TV, Radio, News papers, Magazines and travel. There is always an
infectious dilemma in the minds of parents with respect to how they should behave with their children. This is
mainly because they are trapped in a situation which apparently imposes only two alternatives. First is joining
the cruel and dehumanizing competition and the second is accepting inevitable 'martyrdom'. This dilemma leads

26. to tremendous and mutually interactive peer pressure leading to stress, strain, agitation, agony and restlessness
amongst parents.
Thus simple peace loving individuals are converted into ruthless automatons, heartless robots or uprooted,
apathetic, frustrated cynics. Millions of us do not "live" at all but accept and lead a "vegetative existence" out of
helplessness. So there is mechanical participation in rat race against one‟s own feelings! This is because they
find it extremely difficult to overcome or keep aside the anxiety about their children's future on the one hand
and respond successfully to the cruel competition on the other. Even those who succeed cannot rest as they have
to face newer and sometimes more testing ordeals.
In such a situation what is most important is the understanding of what is really good for the children. It is also
necessary in such situations to have the realistic understanding of what can be assured by the so-called success
in the brutal competitions. Because, after such clear cut understanding only, the harassment of children and the
self destructive, masochistic and sadist mania in the ambience can be overcome. Besides the parents, the people
in the positions of various types of powers have to understand this.
NAMASMARAN gives us the ability to see the illusory nature of the material success and failure. It prevents us
from getting dragged after illusory success. It also protects us from getting baffled, withdrawn, defeated,
frustrated, depressed, helpless and miserable. Namasmaran enables us to inspire the children (irrespective of
their success or failure) to march toward intellectual, emotional, instinctual and physical well being. It enables
us to guide our children in excelling in the field of their choice and thereby benefiting the society also. We start
recognizing the danger of imposing competitions for material gains. We begin to realize that the gardener is
supposed to give water and fertilizer to the plant & care for it but certainly is NOT supposed to squeeze flowers
& fruits.
Though the question of rearing the children in cities is different from that in the villages in certain details and
though it varies from country to country with respect to such details, the quality of destructive environment
essentially remains the same.
It is imperative therefore that the educationists, policy makers, educators, bureaucrats, the teachers, the parents,
the children and everybody concerned about the children remembers or chants the name of God and bring peace
to themselves as well as others. This will certainly ensure opening up of new roads of profundity and prosperity
for children (and rest all).
NAMASMARAN AND KINDNESS
My conscience and reality do not concur during the course of development. This is because my conscience is
blurred by my passion, feelings, thoughts, perspective based on my heredity, different surroundings.
Hence usually I am judgmental; whether I wish or not!
This is why; I am in a frame of mind to harm my adversaries; and even latter; I am obsessed to chastise the
“wronged” ones with punishment.
As a result of GURUKRUPA:
1. I begin to see the truth that all the sins in the world are in me; at least potentially; if not manifest.
2. I begin to see that there is hand of Almighty (Guru); behind all the appearances; including the “sins” of mine
and those of others!
3. I begin to understand the nature‟s justice; in the form of PRARABDHA (the apparent good and bad conditions
of me and others).

27. 4. I begin to appreciate the wisdom in the concept and practice of PRAYASHCHITTA.
5. I begin to see; the most compassionate, divine and bountiful hand of my GURU; in organizing and blossoming
my life as well as the life of billions; in the process of self realization.
6. I begin to realize; that NAMA is the absolute truth; and the kindness in the form of objective benevolence;
begins to flow through my heart involuntarily; whether I wish or not!
7. Strange it may appear; but the vengeance, vindictiveness, vendetta, rage, cruelty and callous self righteousness,
releasing in my body; in the form of stress toxins; begin to disappear; thereby; making me happier and even
physically healthier!
NAMASMARAN AND ECONOMY
Goal, Selection of career, Occupation, Spiritualism, materialism and Namasmaran, Spiritual
Infrastructure, Employees, Global recession, Charity, Black money, Money and NAMASMARAN
NAMASMARAN AND ONE'S GOAL
When we ask the children about their goal, they reply that their goal is to become doctor, lawyer, model, actor,
pop singer, business tycoon or somebody of that sort. Peer pressure, fierce competition and tough demands from
demanding parents keep
the children preoccupied or rather obsessed with their aim, goal, dream or choice. The children start getting
worked up in the efforts to be successful in their pursuit of becoming somebody.
The effects of these pursuits are unimaginably damaging on the bodies and minds of the young generations. The
children are under tremendous stress. They are restless, nervous, anxious, worried and many times even
sleepless.
What is the role of NAMASMARAN in such situation?
NAMASMARAN that is also referred to as thought anchor, gradually shifts the mental plane above the
influences of glamour and glitter. It shifts the mental plane above the pettiness and superficiality.
NAMASMARAN gradually brings us closer to a point of clear vision, and maximum fulfillment. We begin to
see what is closest to our heart and soul. In other words it enables us to see the purpose of our life. In my
opinion this purpose of life is same as SWADHARMA.
As a result of the process of NAMASMARAN, gradually, one realizes that one's goals etc are intrinsically
defective as they are based on either petty and superficial values or gullible ideas of philanthropy. One starts
realizing that due to this the goals remain defective irrespective of whether they are 'base' or 'divine'. One learns
that whether one's goal is born out of desires of personal gains of desires of universal welfare, they still remain
crude and inaccurate. This is because they are subjective. They are arbitrary. Therefore they can prove to be
coercive or troublesome
NAMASMARAN AND SELECTION OF CAREER
In today's society the problem of selecting a career is a very difficult one. In the Indian context and especially
Hindus, this is because of the decline of 'VARNA' (a system of division of labor amongst 4 different
communities) system. When VARNA system was in practice there was no question and no need to think of
selecting or competing for a career; as there was no choice. But, with the advent of freedom to choose and
compete there has arisen a problem of RAT RACE FOR LUCRATIVE CAREERS that can fetch power,
money, glamour etc. This is because there is no more any social control or convention that can guide an

28. individual in selecting a career which will simultaneously benefit him or her and the society. Today's vocational
guidance is devoid of such enlightened vision.
NAMASMARAN frees the individual (including the vocational counselor) from the obsession of petty and
ignorant personal pursuits. NAMASMARAN enables the individual to perceive characteristic and feasible the
nature of activity that could be fulfilling for his/her own self as well as beneficial to the society.
NAMASMARAN thus can not only help us to transcend the old coercive elements in the system of VARNAS
and other unjust conventions related to jobs but it also helps us extract the vital sap of eternal truth from the
society of the past. It enables us to combine social utility and our capabilities and preferences with respect to
selection of jobs or careers. NAMASMARAN empowers us to remain associated with SELF-TRUTH; i.e.
SATSANG (SATSANG: SAT means Truth and SANG means association, thus SATSANG means association
with Truth) and saves us from getting dragged after fake gurus or guides. It replaces or substitutes such ignorant
or fraudulent Gurus or guides.
NAMASMARAN AND OCCUPATION
One of the most important things in one's life is the pressure of work. As one gets engaged, appointed or
occupied in a job or a business one also gets all the pleasant and painful experiences thereof. Gradually in many
cases the job becomes a jail. Although one gets a sense of security, because it is one's bread and butter, one also
gets a feeling of suffocation in the job. NAMASMARAN gives a new dimension to one's own job. Due to
NAMASMARAN one's job does not remain merely a means of earning. The job or the business does not
remain merely the means of survival or personal gains. This is because with NAMASMARAN the emphasis or
the orientation of the individual shifts. This may be called "paradigm shift". What this means is one's
perspective begins to rise above and ride over the petty and personal considerations. With NAMASMARAN the
individual starts realizing that his/her suffocation in the job and the desire to escape from the present job are
because of misconceptions, prejudices, whims, fancies, infatuations and delusions about the present job and the
other apparently lucrative or glamorous jobs. He/she starts realizing that all this is because one never realized
the potentials of the present job to influence the surroundings in a beneficial way. NAMASMARAN opens
one's eye to social and personal dimensions of the job. At once the job becomes glamorous, majestic and
absorbing. He or She therefore learns to focus on the job and get immersed in it with the understanding that the
job has tremendous potentials to be socially beneficial. This understanding which springs from
NAMASMARAN makes the job a source of intense satisfaction and total fulfillment at any given moment.
NAMASMARAN makes every minute spent in one's work an ocean of bliss and power. It is true that one
cannot practice Namasmaran during intense intellectual activity. But in such cases the interludes of physical
activity or rest can be filled with NAMSMARAN. As far as criminal or suicidal activities are concerned
Namasmaran can free us free us from their shackles. One can see from above discussion how over a period of
time the lives of criminals or perverts also, can get transformed by NAMASMARAN.
SPIRITUALISM MATERIALISM AND NAMASMARAN
Why are many places of pilgrimage; full of activities responsible for the downfall of mankind?
Why can‟t the spiritual masters change these places for better; through their devotees, local administrative heads
and/or the political leaders?
Why are these places immune to spiritual rejuvenation and or revitalization in view of the socioeconomic and
political misery?
Why do we find people in pitiable life conditions in most respects?
The answer to all these questions; is:

29. There is a split or chasm; between the so called spiritualism and so called materialism!
The saints and their shrines provide the infinite enlightenment and empowerment.
But we are intoxicated by petty selfishness to such an extent that we visit the places of pilgrimage in a parasitic
mindset. We visit these shrines and temples with beggarly mentality. We approach these abodes merely for
trivial gains for our own selves or our families. We see social evils; but merely criticize them cynically and
callously! We are ourselves degenerated!
This is because; we have forgotten SWADHARMA, in which there are no separate compartments like; spiritual
and material. It is holistic. SWADHARMA is holistic renaissance. We have forgotten pitru dharma, matru
dharma, putra dharma, acharya dharma, kula dharma, raja dharma (duties or privileges; assigned to father,
mother, son, teacher, pedigree, ruler; respectively) for individual and global blossoming.
The answers to all our questions are in NAMASMARAN.
NAMASMARAN empowers, enlivens and enables us to get reoriented to and explore the SWADHARMA
(which is beyond the prevalent ideologies, which make us arrogant on the one hand and meek on the other). It
enables us to evolve holistic perspective, policies, plans, programs; and implement them; in all the walks of life;
including the places of pilgrimages and bring about individual and universal blossoming.
NAMASMARAN AND SPIRITUAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Roads, bridges, railway, electricity, telecommunication; etc. constitute economic infrastructure; and play an
important role in progress.
But if there are no; at least reasonably; healthy individuals, then this economic infrastructure becomes
meaningless and useless.
Hence; the health care facilities, housing, drinking water, schools; etc, which constitute social infrastructure;
have to go hand in hand; with the development of economic infrastructure.
But if the members of a social group harbor; a perspective, ideology, thinking, feeling, motivation and behavior;
of fanatic sectarian development; then it can be counterproductive and destructive to that social group; as well
as to the others.
Hence along with the economic and social infrastructure; it is essential to work; on the spiritual infrastructure;
simultaneously. We can appreciate this point; if we carefully observe; the quality of individual and social life; in
any part of the world; including the developed countries.
The spiritual infrastructure can be developed if there is a simple and inexpensive program that can be acceptable
to different ideologies and religions. One such program is; remembering and reorienting to one‟s true self;
called JAP, JAAP, JIKRA, SUMIRAN, SIMARAN i.e. NAMASMARAN; and can be introduced in every nook
and corner of the world and to everyone irrespective of age, sex, occupation, religion, race, nationality etc.
NAMASMARAN AND EMPLOYEES
Quite a lot has been written on the relationship between employers and the employees. In today's world this
relationship is found to vary in different setups. Thus it is different in mill‟s companies, villages, cities, public

30. sector and private sector. It is different in farm laborers, quarry workers, contract labor and other employees. In
short, class divisions as well as the caste distinction have not remained so simple.
The working class and employers have become quite heterogeneous. The priorities and interests of different
groups of workers have also become different. In fact sometimes they oppose each other. This is because a
particular policy simultaneously benefits some sections of working class while harming the interest of the other
sections of working class. This is especially evident in case of working class of affluent countries and that of
developing countries. The financial benefits tend to go to the working class of affluent countries at the cost of
working class and other people of the developing countries.
These facts however are either ignored, neglected, unnoticed or unattended to. Because of this, the movements
of the working class have not been able to succeed adequately in making the society more just, though living
conditions of some sections of working class have financially improved to some extent. The working class
movements have not been able to equip themselves with the power of enlightenment and therefore lack in
fundamental sense of unity so much required in their policies, strategies and the definition and selection of
issues for struggle. This has resulted into considerable reduction in the strength and constructive effectiveness
of the working class and their movements, all over the world.
This is largely because working classes have not adequately developed their strategies on the background of the
vision of nonsectarian global welfare. As a result irresponsible and cancerous growth of consumerism (at the
cost of others) has taken place in some sections and pathetic and helpless acceptance of exploitation in the other
sections of employees.
The moral and spiritual degeneration has been enormous and perpetuating.
The solution to this can come with global perspective, which can result from NAMASMARAN.
NAMASMARAN is a process of freedom, which can free the society with classes into truly unified and
classless society. This can be understood if one understands that it is the inner unity when and if unraveled that
can lead to the unity envisaged in the concepts of the classless society. But mere slogans and even attempts
made arbitrarily for extinction or annihilation of class cannot help any class. This is why the unhappy affluent
and the deprived destitute continue to suffer.
Whether a person is a union leader or a sanitary worker the practice of NAMASMARAN will open new
avenues of development in their fields which are vital for accurate thoughts and actions. The opportunist and
selfish pursuit or materialistic considerations of the leadership and the sense of helplessness and apathy of the
landless laborers, child laborers and such others can be overcome primarily by the practice of
NAMASMARAN. In this case NAMASMARAN can be compared to light which is indispensable irrespective
of the types of residence viz. a palace, a bungalow or a hut. NAMASMARAN endows the cultural profundity
which in itself is an effective and powerful weapon that can be used for the emancipation of one and all. This is
especially so because with NAMASMARAN one acquires a position which is undefeatable by intellectual,
technological, financial, military or any other power.
This can be realized more fully by the practice of NAMASMARAN and not otherwise. Intellectually however
one can imagine; how by NAMASMARAN; one can become more objective. One can imagine how thereby
one can gain undefeatable strength in his or her efforts to free himself or herself as well as the fellow employees
and the employers, both materially and spiritually.
NAMASMARAN therefore is not merely a process of achieving personal liberation but it is a process of cosmic
spiritual renaissance associated with material abundance i.e. holistic renaissance!
GLOBAL RECESSION

31. The root cause of global recession is the overpowering dominance of petty and tubular perspective over holistic
perspective; in different fields. In other words; mean selfishness has overpowered the holistic aspirations of
global welfare. We must appreciate that the very nature of petty perspective; is to enhance antagonism and
suppress the holistic perspective that consolidates complementarity, inclusive growth and harmony.
This conflict is not new. But it has crossed the regional and national boundaries and hence its impact has
become global.
How does petty perspective cause global recession?
Petty perspective is born out of slavery of incessant inner cravings for physical, monetary, political, cultural and
other kinds of supremacy and control; beyond physiological needs. It results in unscrupulous pursuits towards
gratification of these cravings.
Thus the industrialists prefer to nurture, encourage, enhance and promote such basal and morbid cravings and
thrive on them by producing in excess and selling; weapons of mass destruction, cosmetics, sexual stimulants;
and so on. The political leaders prefer to encourage such industries and we due to our obliviousness of the
reality; prefer to support such political leaders.
If we take the example of medical business; it excessively emphasizes on individual fitness (as against holistic
health) profitable to sell their products in the form tonics, exorbitant spas, so called fitness clubs and so on. The
political leaders obsessed with petty gains encourage this in exchange for party funds and bribe. The medical
experts drowned in petty pursuits support such industries favoring the hegemony of respective different systems
of medicine (as against holistic medicine). We; due to our own pettiness support such industries and policies.
As a result of this; the economic activities in different fields of life revolve around the petty perspective and
lead to exorbitant growth of utilities and services for the benefit of few! Thus in poor countries also we find;
markets of jewelry, five star and seven star hotels and hospitals, unproductive glamour, wasteful glitter, petty
luxuriousness and vulgar yet expensive entertainment.
These economic activities make few of us rich, glamorous, arrogant, but hollow, weak and sick. As a result of
petty perspective these few are glorified by most major players of mass communication and most of us worship
such petty achievements!
But since a majority of us do not have money to avail these five star services; the sale begins to fall. Then the
rabid competition begins. This is often called free market economy, free competition etc. This involves frantic
and unscrupulous efforts to market these useless and/or counterproductive commodities and services, through
mutually exploitative ways of promotion; involving colossal waste!
The sickeningly rich amidst us; sustain the sale of such commodities and services for some time. In fact the
economy appears to be strong and booming; due to the show; of glamour and glitter! But soon these industries
begin to slow down due to lack of customers. They are still sustained by the political leadership through loans,
subsidies and waving of loans. In other words; public funds are pumped in these dying ventures and most of us;
tax payers; are further throttled!
The sham industrial growth due to its petty perspective and mutually antagonistic and wasteful activities; and
throttling deprivation of billions of us, whose buying power gets desiccated/atrophied; races towards decay! The
industrial profits begin to fall and the share prices plunge.

32. Since the money pumped in these businesses, whether by governments or investors‟, is essentially our money
(which would have been potentially useful for the global development); we the common people all over the
world suffer maximum, the investors with buffering power suffer less and the business houses with much
greater buffering power; suffer least; as the loans are often waved!!
Many of us suffer miserably and try to find solutions through movements against exploitation and corruption;
but it can succeed only if we internalize holistic perspective, which embodies sublimation of inner cravings in
realizing complementarity, inclusive growth and harmony; i.e. holistic renaissance. How can this be done?
1. The children have to be introduced to the measures of inner blossoming (to evolve holistic perspective and
realize holistic renaissance); such as hymns, prayers, jikra and NAMASMARAN; right from the beginning.
2. The productive domain must be nurtured and the “epidemic of wasteful learning of unproductive activities”
leading to scarcity of jobs and subsequent evils should be eradicated on war footing urgently and seriously.
3. The concept and practice of holistic medicine has to be evolved.
4. The concept of holistic health has to be evolved and practiced in all the fields of life; so as to make them
complementary and synergistic and NOT petty, mutually antagonistic and detrimental to the mankind. Thus; the
industrial, agricultural, horticultural and other productions and services; must sub serve the fulfillment of
physiological needs of all; and not the morbid interests, whims and fancies of few.
5. The further details however; can be worked out and evolved by the experts with holistic perspective in the
different fields.
CHARITY AND QUOTIENT OF SATISFACTION (QOS)
A great eye surgeon turned to charity; after his recovery from a serious kidney disease; thanks to his mother,
who donated a kidney to him.
Another philanthropist tuned to charity after his recovery from a near fatal accident which left him unconscious
for several weeks; thanks to the help of completely unknown people!
We find several people all over the world; turning to charity; in several fields of life; after such events.
Actually; it is very difficult to find an individual without involvement in charity in one form or another.
Charity is acclaimed as a great virtue in all the religions! In fact if we recognize that pregnancy, delivery, beast
feeding and rearing of new born; as an example of great charity, then even the animals would be credited for the
charity!
Charity appears to be a physiological need!
But charity has another angle also!
For the beneficiaries; charity can nurture indolence, lethargy, irresponsibility, dependence and parasitic
mentality and the overall evil within; instead of blossoming; the conscience.
For the philanthropist; it can nurture condescending attitude, arrogance, justification of exploitative activities
and a system that suits/breeds the inequality and injustice.
Apart from this; there are several so called charity activities, which are actually meant to be umbrellas to hide
antisocial activities; or serving other ulterior motives.

33. In addition; there is yet another angle! A vast majority of us have become cynical skeptical and suspicious about
the utility of “our charity”, which often goes down the drain or is misused!
In view of these three aspects; we tend to vacillate between two conflicting positions; viz. persistent proponents
or ardent opponents of charity!
To overcome this conflict; we have to improve the quotient of satisfaction (QOS) or quotient of fulfillment
(QOF) of our „charity‟; by metamorphosing it!
How can we do it?
Apart from basic and unavoidable „charity‟ activities such as; pregnancy, delivery etc; our activities of choice;
have to be such that; they cannot
1. Nurture indolence, lethargy, irresponsibility, dependence, parasitic mentality, condescending attitude,
arrogance, justification of exploitative activities and a system that suits/breeds the inequality and injustice;
2. Be misused as umbrellas to hide antisocial activities; and misused to serve other ulterior motives; and
3. Go down the drain!
The choicest activity that fulfills all these criteria is a process of self realization. But most of us; cannot live
only with self realization! Hence the best way is; combining the process of self realization with every „charity
activity‟ that suits us! Thus; while treating a patient, teaching a student, feeding a needy, helping a helpless; we
should practice NAMASMARAN; the simplest and easiest procedure for self realization!
What is true for „charity‟; is actually true for every activity in life; so as to increase the QOS or QOF; in our
overall life!
We need not believe in this; but verify!
BLACK MONEY
The governments all over the world keep on giving statistics; on the basis of their parameters; about the crimes
and black money in different countries. The self styled social reformers amongst us; also make shallow and
populist slogans against the crimes and black money for pampering their own inflated ego as “leaders”!
But sadly; we do not go the roots of crimes and black money. As a result we the common people keep getting
disturbed and develop guilt complex and sense of lowliness and/or helplessness.
Should we not go to the roots of crimes and black money? Should we not stop getting bogged down by the
smart and callous or the shallow and populist elements (inside and outside)?
If we do not go to the roots; then we would never understand; why the crimes and black money proliferate in a
given society; and provide solution.
Let us understand that the degree of appropriateness of constitution and laws, determines the justice, peace and
harmony in that nation. Similarly; the accuracy of government rules regarding the taxes; determine the
compliance of people required to pay taxes.

34. But not merely the taxes; but the manner of expenditure of the taxes collected; decide the extent to which
people would feel happy to pay taxes honestly and timely.
There may be exceptions to this observation and some people may be extraordinarily honest and some
extraordinarily dishonest. But that itself proves the point for the vast majority.
The root of the black money is as follows:
One of the major causes of black money is the bitterness and disgruntlement; amongst majority of the people
that they are being unduly coercively, unjustifiably robbed of their legitimate and hard earned money. They feel
that they are being deceived.
This feeling grows because of the way the collected tax is misused and misappropriated.
Naturally this is followed by manipulations to hide money and evade tax and if we cannot evade (salaried
people); we try to earn unlawfully; and hide it. This money stamped as black money!
Actually such black money is fairer than the money earned by; cheating, misguiding, swindling, stealing,
exploiting, robbing, adulteration, extortion, bribing, and misappropriating tax money; and most importantly
through making and twisting laws (or rules, statutes etc) to suit the vested interests; which is actually and really
the darkest money!
Why are we governed by such darkest money?
This is because; our higher self is suppressed and tortured by our lower self. Our higher self is governed by our
lower self. Hence we are ruled and dictated; by individualism, pettiness, superficiality, glamor, and glitter. We
are overpowered by material pursuits (oblivious to the harm caused to others)!
Our perspective, policies, laws, rules; are favorable to nurture and promote darkest money and black money.
The most effective way and a golden opportunity for getting rid of the stress of the darkest as well as the black
money; is; to urgently and victoriously practice, teach, preach, sponsor and do whatever we can; to promote
holistic perspective, policies, plans, laws, rule and programs. This is implicit in NAMASMARAN.
MONEY AND NAMASMARAN
There are following view points about money.
1. Do not bother about money because you are not going to take it along with you after you die.
2. Money is most important. Nobody; friends, relatives, family members and even spouse and children do not care
if you do not have money. So earn and save money in whatever way possible!
3. Money is important. But earn money in “proper way” or by “legitimate means”.
The first statement is popular amongst people, but probably no one takes it seriously. Every now and then we
need money when we are alive. Further, we do not know what happens after death and hence whether we carry
the money or not is immaterial.