Q505
What is the greatest formula that can liberate? What is meant by Atma-Rama ?
The greatest formula that can liberate, cleanse and elevate the mind is Ramanaama (the Name of Rama). Rama is not identified with the hero of the Ramayana, the Divine offspring of Emperor Dasaratha, Vasishtha, the preceptor, said that he had chosen that Name since it meant, "He who pleases". While everyone else pleases the self, nothing pleases the caged individualised self (soul) more than the free universal Self (God). The Self is, therefore, referred to as Atma-Rama, the Self that confers unending joy... The Vedic declaration, Tat-Twam-Asi (That-thou-art) is enshrined in the word Rama, which consists of three sounds : 'Ra', 'aa', and 'ma'. Of these, Ra is the symbol of Tat (That, Brahman, God), Ma is the symbol of Twam (Thou, jivi, individual) and aa that connects the two is the symbol of the identity of the two.
(SSS Vol 8, pg 84-85)
O LORD, TAKE MY LOVE
O Lord, take my love, and let it flow in fullness of devotion to Thee;
O Lord, take my hands, and let them work incessantly for Thee;
O Lord, take my soul, and let it be merged in One with Thee;
O Lord, take my mind and thoughts, and let them be in tune with Thee;
O Lord, take my everything, and let me be an instrument to work for Thee.
About Me
After almost 20 years of active seva (service) - creating and sharing graphic art inspired by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - I now find myself in a quieter space of inward reflection. The urge to constantly 'do' has gently dissolved into simply 'being'.
This Sai Divine Inspirations page in Blogspot will continue to share Swami's love and messages through scheduled posts as long as the platform exists, but my role has shifted from outward expression to silent presence. I remain deeply devoted, but will be less visible in the spiritual community.
May these offerings of love from my heart continue to inspire, uplift, and serve all... as they were always meant to.
All is His will. All is His work. All is His Love.
Om Sai Ram and May Swami bless everyone...
With Much Gratitude,
adeline108
What is the greatest formula that can liberate? What is meant by Atma-Rama ?
The greatest formula that can liberate, cleanse and elevate the mind is Ramanaama (the Name of Rama). Rama is not identified with the hero of the Ramayana, the Divine offspring of Emperor Dasaratha, Vasishtha, the preceptor, said that he had chosen that Name since it meant, "He who pleases". While everyone else pleases the self, nothing pleases the caged individualised self (soul) more than the free universal Self (God). The Self is, therefore, referred to as Atma-Rama, the Self that confers unending joy... The Vedic declaration, Tat-Twam-Asi (That-thou-art) is enshrined in the word Rama, which consists of three sounds : 'Ra', 'aa', and 'ma'. Of these, Ra is the symbol of Tat (That, Brahman, God), Ma is the symbol of Twam (Thou, jivi, individual) and aa that connects the two is the symbol of the identity of the two.
