The Bliss of Chanting Meditation with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati

There is a longing for perfection that comes from deep within every soul. No amount of material or psychic gratification can ever console our spiritual heart because our inner self can only be fulfilled by Divine love. To purify the heart and experience the omnipresent vibrations of Divine love simply bring your mind to your heart and feel centered there.

Be aware of the Divine presence near you as you listen to the beautiful chants of Swami Prakashanand Saraswati. Once you begin this natural process your mind will gradually become calm, peaceful, and contented. True awareness of the Divine makes life worth living, because it appears as a sweetness that can be tasted in every step of life. Even a few minutes of sincere practice can fill your heart with the Divine love that you seek. Contentment, peace and happiness will replace the feeling of dissatisfaction in your life. The awareness of your Divine relationship and experience of Divine love within your soul will gradually heighten. Sincere remembrance of the Divine names through meditation and chanting opens your heart to experience the Bliss of Divine love.

A Few Good Questions

Swami Prakashanand Saraswati often speaks of opening the heart to receive Divine love. Is the soul located in or near the heart?

When Shree Swamiji talks of the heart it is not the physical heart that is being referred to. There is a devotional space inside you that is unlike the material space. It is located near the heart in the center of your chest. Your soul lives in that space, and God also resides in that space. Mind has two places of existence; the brain area and the heart area. When you bring your mind to the heart area, your mind is closer to your soul and to God. You experience loving emotions in your heart, not your brain. So in our meditation (bhakti) we enrich our devotional, emotional feelings for God in our heart, not our brain.

How does a person find a true Spiritual Master?

Its always advisable to those who are looking for a Spiritual Master to turn directly to God for help. God is kind. He can help you find someone to lead you to Him. Worship God, in any form you choose as your Divine Beloved and cry for His Grace. If any person is truly and wholeheartedly desiring guidance from God, situations are created in such a way that he will find a true Master. Because he is already in God consciousness, he will be able to recognize his Master to some extent. This is the procedure of finding a true Master and following the path to God.

Does longing for God happen naturally, or can we do anything to increase it?

Longing develops on its own, but you have to provide the facility for its development Eagerly yearning for His Grace inspires and fosters longing in a devotee's heart. When a plant is small it needs protection, water, light and nourishment so that it can grow tall and strong on its own. Similarly, the seed of Divine love in a devotee's heart needs to be protected and nurtured by the dedication of the devotee; then longing ows on its own.