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Lord Vishnu Always Tests His Devotees
Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah is a simple yet powerful mantra in praise of Lord Krishna. Who doesn’t know about Lord Govinda (Krishna)? Every god-form within Sanatana Dharma has a unique nature. For example- Lord Shiva is quick at giving boons.
However, Lord Vishnu looks at the qualification of the receiver since He maintains the universe. He should be sure about the devotee first. Similarly, Lord Govinda is very choosy with the quality of his devotee. He awards the highest benediction to the worthiest of men.
Vishnu Bhakti Can give Material Benefits
He hesitates in giving material boons and known for the highest spiritual mellow of Madhurya Rasa or deep conjugal love. He also grants us other Rasas like Vatsalya, Sakhya and Dasya Bhava.
However, those who attain Him have nothing more to ask. Just as a flower emits fragrance naturally, Krishna or Vishnu Bhakti also brings in material benefits.
But to truly please Lord Govinda, I advise you to chant this mantra selflessly leaving even the slightest desire for material comforts. This approach is the only way to please Lord Hari. In the long past, we have seen Krishna bhaktas have been the greatest of renunciants.
Sri Krishna just maintains You
No Krishna Bhakta has ever enjoyed material luxuries. To name a few, Meerabai, Soordas, Sriman Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and the Six Goswamis of Vrindavan represent the epitome of detachment. To experience Lord Govinda fully, dispassion is unavoidable.
Sri Govinda can accept only a person who has renounced everything of this world within this world. Otherwise, Krishna Bhakti is never possible. Having an eye on spiritual and material benefits in Krishna Bhakti is to expect that day can co-exist with night.
Can this ever be possible?
However, a householder can chant the Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah mantra for the overall well-being and protection of the family. Lord Krishna is very pleased when you call Him in times of distress thinking Him to be your own.
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Benefits of the Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah Mantra
You do not need initiation to chant this mantra. Another powerful Krishna mantra is the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. I have already made a video on it. Now I shall state the benefits of chanting the Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah Mantra-
The Mantra establishes a personal relationship between Lord Govinda and you. The Lord shall be your inner guide and help you make life-changing decisions. You find inner peace and confidence even during unfavourable situations. You rise above them and can disengage yourself from that which you are not.
The perpetual presence of Lord Govinda makes you feel more secure. If you are married, your personal problems resolve on their own, bringing harmony between your spouse and you. With Lord Krishna comes Devi Rukmini, the personification of fortune. Hence you never face poverty and will have a basic hand-to-mouth existence.
Clarity of mind comes as an unasked blessing. We can break the Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah mantra into 4 parts to understand it better. Saying Shri shows respect to the Lord. Besides, Shri also refers to Lakshmi Devi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. The consort’s name comes just before that of the husband.
Sharanagati is the Crux of Vishnu Bhakti
Now, the word Sharanam is the main crux of this mantra. Sharanam means refuge or shelter. While Mamah simply means ‘I’ or ‘my’ thus drawing a personal connection with the Lord. Thus the complete meaning of this Sanskrit mantra is ‘I take refuge in Lord Krishna’.
Lord Govinda admires those who have surrendered their all to him. Just as a child has nothing of his own, just as, even his toys exist because of his parents, a devotee should never claim ownership in his life and should solely depend on the Lord. You can watch our video on the Power of surrender through a touching story. Let me cite some examples where the Lord glorifies the path of surrender.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Govinda has emphasized the Surrender aspect in many places.
In verse 62 of the eighteenth chapter, he says
तमेव शरणं गच्छ सर्वभावेन भारत |
तत्प्रसादात्परां शान्तिं स्थानं प्राप्स्यसि शाश्वतम् || 62||
By surrendering only to the Lord with your entire being, you become peaceful and attain the eternal abode of the Lord.
There is yet another verse, the 66 verse of the eighteenth chapter, which says
सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज |
अहं त्वां सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुच: || 66||
This means- Abandon all forms of dharma and simply surrender unto Me alone. I shall free you from all sinful reactions; do not fear. Thus the Lord openly praises the path of surrender. So, the Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah mantra directly applies the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
You shall definitely like our video on the Benefits of Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah.
Process of Meditating on Lord Govinda
Chant the Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah mantra every moment of your life and deeply feel its meaning. Do not simply repeat it like a parrot but experience the truth of each syllable. Imagine yourself to be perpetually serving Lord Govinda’s feet while reciting this mantra.
Now I shall share a very confidential and powerful method to catapult your spiritual progress. Take a printout of the Lotus feet of Lord Govinda.
There are nineteen symbols on Lord Govinda’s Lotus feet. Every day meditate on each symbol while uttering the Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah Mantra. Even while busy at work keep one part of your mind on the lotus feet of the Lord and chant this mantra internally. Chanting the mantra should be a continuous process just as one breathes.
Eat Satvik food. Avoid non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic and abstain from drinking alcohol, smoking, and chewing tobacco. Lord Govinda is very particular about the lifestyle of the chanter. To see real benefits, follow the rules that I have just mentioned.
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