What Babaji said about 'Om nama Shivay'
extracts from the book Teachings of Babaji
extracts from the book Teachings of Babaji
Foreword
In order to focus people's minds on God, Babaji taught people to repeat the
ancient mantra OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA. It is a Sanskrit phrase, which means
something like 'I surrender to bow to/take refuge in God'. Repetition of Om
Namaha Shivaya is a pathway to unity with the Supreme God. (The name of God
used in this mantra is Lord Shiva Who is a Hindu conception of the one Supreme
God. This mantra has been used for millennia and taught by saints and gurus in India
and the West.) Constant repetition of a mantra (the repetition is called japa)
focuses the mind on God, opens one's heart and mind to God, and stops or
reduces the inherent tendency of one's mind to constantly plan, worry,
day-dream or otherwise prattle away in really useless activity.
The main purpose of Sri Babaji's coming in a human manifestation at this time was to reform the hearts and minds of men. He came to remove confusion and evil from mankind. Babaji once said: "The mind can be purified only by japa. This is the only medicine for the disease of the mind. While your mind and heart are impure, how can God live in your heart? The water-to clean your heart is the Name of God. So teach everyone to repeat the name of God everywhere."
The mind that is generally focused on God's Name responds, when the need arises, spontaneously to perform its required functions quickly, easily and well. Babaji emphasized Om Namaha Shivaya but also gave other mantras on occasion: the essence of his instruction is 'Repeat God's name'. Shri Babaji said that when the great destruction comes to the world, those who believe in and worship God sincerely and especially those who repeat His Name(s), would be saved by the power of the mantra. "God's Names are more powerful than a thousand atomic and hydrogen bombs".
At present, demonic influences have engulfed men. Man will fight and devour men and they will destroy each other. First, destruction will take place, then a lull and then peace will prevail. Some of the countries will be completely destroyed. Prayer will be the only safeguard and saviours against destruction. Forget past and future, abolish all other thoughts, but pray with total concentration of mind and soul and have full faith in God. Chant OM NAMAH SHIVAYA and you can defy death. Have no thought about your life and death. No evil influence will ever come near you if you pray with purity of heart and mind and with all faith and concentration.
In order not to provoke Me, you must be quiet at the time of catastrophe. You must concentrate on Om Namah Shivaya. With this mantra you can win everything, because it is stronger than all the bombs.
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20 APRIL 1980
Note: After the evening aarati, Babaji spoke at length about the power of the mantra Om Namah Shivaya. Some of his talk went as follows:
"I am happy that you are, all on the way of religion. I am encouraged. As in past times, in certain parts of Europe there was a sincere adoration of fire.
Babaji then said, "More than half of the people are oriented towards destruction" and went on to relate a story of how, at a time in the past (Mahabharata times), all the resources of Ravana's kingdom were used for the creation of a bomb so large and powerful that it was even more powerful than those we have today. Then some positive and creative forces got together and created something that would be even more powerful than this enormous destructive bomb. They created the mantra bomb.
"The mantra is still the only way."
Babaji then gave two examples of survival and said that those who use the mantra will survive in the same way.
First Example: When Lord Krishna was at a battle where everything was on fire, a locust came to pray at His feet. Krishna then placed His helmet over the locust. Everything on the field was burned and killed, except the locust, which survived under Lord Krishna's helmet.
Second Example: in a flourmill, all of the grain is ground up, just like people are in the destructive process. A few grains escape because they are near the centre pole and fall down and away from the grinding wheel.
"I am happy that you are here. You should not waste your time while you are here. Have faith."
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In summary, Babaji said: It is the duty of everybody who comes to Babaji to spread and repeat that name of God and to spread His message of Truth, Simplicity and Love. Those who return to their homes should go on tour and tell people that the way to save mankind is by following the teachings of Shri Babaji. Babaji used the term "Kranti", which may be interpreted as "revolution" or "destruction". He said that a Maha Kranti (great revolution) was fast approaching and would be known as the Blood and Fire Kranti. When asked if everybody would be killed in this Kranti, Babaji compared this destruction with that of the Mahabharata (the great battle fought in Lord Krishna's time), when all the great warriors were killed.
Those who remember Om Namaha Shivaya and Babaji are protected and saved.
Babaji was asked how others could be helped during this period. He said that this could be done by spreading the word of His presence and teachings and putting these notices in newspapers published throughout the world. Babaji said that it is your, foremost duty to tell the world of His message.
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24 DECEMBER 1981
Shastriji Speaking for Babaji
BHOLE BABA KI JAI !
The message to all of you is that the most important thing in the world is humanitarianism, or humanism. For this, we should sacrifice all our effort and comfort. Do not think of yourself or your comfort, but think of others. This is the great humanitarian principle.
In any town there is always a central place; all the roads in the town or from out of town lead to that central place. Similarly, all religions lead to one point, and that is God Himself; and therefore following any religion you will ultimately reach God.
In the past, mankind and humanitarianism had always been in trouble. Today the same situation has arisen. It is therefore that God has come Himself, to give you this message of humanitarianism and to protect you through a mantra - the universal mantra of " Om Namaha Shivaya", which has been spread now throughout the world.
As you know, throughout the world there are factories of armaments that are being produced and stored to destroy mankind, or cause damage to mankind. Similarly, Bhagwan Herakhan's Vishwa Mahadham is a great factory, which has produced only one element-that is Om Namaha Shivaya. The energy of Om Namaha Shivaya shall destroy all contradictory energies of hydrogen and atom bombs and will protect you.
There are proofs in the scriptures that it was great Rishi who created the atom energy and he has said clearly that the only thing, which can conquer the atom energy, or the hydrogen energy is the Om Namaha Shivaya, mantra by itself.
Today all of you have come from different parts of the world. You are all welcomed here; furthermore, you are all congratulated for coming and having received the blessing of Bhagwan Herakhan. And also in the future, you should come here in great numbers so that the world will accept the Sanatan dharma and Om Namaha Shivaya mantra, which is the origin of Sanatan dharma.
BHOLE BABA KI JAI !
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Since His appearance, He has started the most important things. First, the yagna (sacred fire ritual/ceremony); secondly, the recitation of Om Namaha Shivaya; thirdly, the Sanatan Dharma, which is the religion that came with the Creation of the Universe: He has re-established it and is teaching us how to follow it. Fourthly, He is always giving clothes to the needy and medicines to the ill.
We see that God, in human form, from the beginning of time, from Creation to the Kali Yuga, appears in this universe for the benefit of mankind. This is not a new God; He is the Supreme God and it is His divine leela that He appears from time to time, as the times and conditions warrant. God has always given a new birth to all the creations and activities of the universe.
God now blesses every devotee on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. All your desires will be fulfilled and, you should take to your heart all the prasad (blessed gifts from God) and garlands, which He has given; and go on reciting Om Namaha Shivaya as much as you can.
God Himself says that action is the real duty. One who lives like an idle man is a dead man. He does not like such people. He says that one should be most duty-bound; one should be active; he should work hard in his life and then he can get success,. God says work is worship. This is the Karma Yuga (the Age of Work). Only he who acts is considered to be alive; without action, one is like a dead person.
A person who does not do some kind of constructive work is like a dead person. A new kingdom is coming very soon. When the new kingdom is established, only the person who does karma (i.e., works) will survive.
.,While working you should always recite the mantra you like; you should always recite the mantra.
The coming destruction is going to take place in such a manner that only, the person who is doing some karma, some work, will survive it. One should not lose courage, one should always be enterprising, trying to do something more than what he is doing.
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The main purpose of Sri Babaji's coming in a human manifestation at this time was to reform the hearts and minds of men. He came to remove confusion and evil from mankind. Babaji once said: "The mind can be purified only by japa. This is the only medicine for the disease of the mind. While your mind and heart are impure, how can God live in your heart? The water-to clean your heart is the Name of God. So teach everyone to repeat the name of God everywhere."
The mind that is generally focused on God's Name responds, when the need arises, spontaneously to perform its required functions quickly, easily and well. Babaji emphasized Om Namaha Shivaya but also gave other mantras on occasion: the essence of his instruction is 'Repeat God's name'. Shri Babaji said that when the great destruction comes to the world, those who believe in and worship God sincerely and especially those who repeat His Name(s), would be saved by the power of the mantra. "God's Names are more powerful than a thousand atomic and hydrogen bombs".
At present, demonic influences have engulfed men. Man will fight and devour men and they will destroy each other. First, destruction will take place, then a lull and then peace will prevail. Some of the countries will be completely destroyed. Prayer will be the only safeguard and saviours against destruction. Forget past and future, abolish all other thoughts, but pray with total concentration of mind and soul and have full faith in God. Chant OM NAMAH SHIVAYA and you can defy death. Have no thought about your life and death. No evil influence will ever come near you if you pray with purity of heart and mind and with all faith and concentration.
In order not to provoke Me, you must be quiet at the time of catastrophe. You must concentrate on Om Namah Shivaya. With this mantra you can win everything, because it is stronger than all the bombs.
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20 APRIL 1980
Note: After the evening aarati, Babaji spoke at length about the power of the mantra Om Namah Shivaya. Some of his talk went as follows:
"I am happy that you are, all on the way of religion. I am encouraged. As in past times, in certain parts of Europe there was a sincere adoration of fire.
Babaji then said, "More than half of the people are oriented towards destruction" and went on to relate a story of how, at a time in the past (Mahabharata times), all the resources of Ravana's kingdom were used for the creation of a bomb so large and powerful that it was even more powerful than those we have today. Then some positive and creative forces got together and created something that would be even more powerful than this enormous destructive bomb. They created the mantra bomb.
"The mantra is still the only way."
Babaji then gave two examples of survival and said that those who use the mantra will survive in the same way.
First Example: When Lord Krishna was at a battle where everything was on fire, a locust came to pray at His feet. Krishna then placed His helmet over the locust. Everything on the field was burned and killed, except the locust, which survived under Lord Krishna's helmet.
Second Example: in a flourmill, all of the grain is ground up, just like people are in the destructive process. A few grains escape because they are near the centre pole and fall down and away from the grinding wheel.
"I am happy that you are here. You should not waste your time while you are here. Have faith."
----------
In summary, Babaji said: It is the duty of everybody who comes to Babaji to spread and repeat that name of God and to spread His message of Truth, Simplicity and Love. Those who return to their homes should go on tour and tell people that the way to save mankind is by following the teachings of Shri Babaji. Babaji used the term "Kranti", which may be interpreted as "revolution" or "destruction". He said that a Maha Kranti (great revolution) was fast approaching and would be known as the Blood and Fire Kranti. When asked if everybody would be killed in this Kranti, Babaji compared this destruction with that of the Mahabharata (the great battle fought in Lord Krishna's time), when all the great warriors were killed.
Those who remember Om Namaha Shivaya and Babaji are protected and saved.
Babaji was asked how others could be helped during this period. He said that this could be done by spreading the word of His presence and teachings and putting these notices in newspapers published throughout the world. Babaji said that it is your, foremost duty to tell the world of His message.
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24 DECEMBER 1981
Shastriji Speaking for Babaji
BHOLE BABA KI JAI !
The message to all of you is that the most important thing in the world is humanitarianism, or humanism. For this, we should sacrifice all our effort and comfort. Do not think of yourself or your comfort, but think of others. This is the great humanitarian principle.
In any town there is always a central place; all the roads in the town or from out of town lead to that central place. Similarly, all religions lead to one point, and that is God Himself; and therefore following any religion you will ultimately reach God.
In the past, mankind and humanitarianism had always been in trouble. Today the same situation has arisen. It is therefore that God has come Himself, to give you this message of humanitarianism and to protect you through a mantra - the universal mantra of " Om Namaha Shivaya", which has been spread now throughout the world.
As you know, throughout the world there are factories of armaments that are being produced and stored to destroy mankind, or cause damage to mankind. Similarly, Bhagwan Herakhan's Vishwa Mahadham is a great factory, which has produced only one element-that is Om Namaha Shivaya. The energy of Om Namaha Shivaya shall destroy all contradictory energies of hydrogen and atom bombs and will protect you.
There are proofs in the scriptures that it was great Rishi who created the atom energy and he has said clearly that the only thing, which can conquer the atom energy, or the hydrogen energy is the Om Namaha Shivaya, mantra by itself.
Today all of you have come from different parts of the world. You are all welcomed here; furthermore, you are all congratulated for coming and having received the blessing of Bhagwan Herakhan. And also in the future, you should come here in great numbers so that the world will accept the Sanatan dharma and Om Namaha Shivaya mantra, which is the origin of Sanatan dharma.
BHOLE BABA KI JAI !
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Since His appearance, He has started the most important things. First, the yagna (sacred fire ritual/ceremony); secondly, the recitation of Om Namaha Shivaya; thirdly, the Sanatan Dharma, which is the religion that came with the Creation of the Universe: He has re-established it and is teaching us how to follow it. Fourthly, He is always giving clothes to the needy and medicines to the ill.
We see that God, in human form, from the beginning of time, from Creation to the Kali Yuga, appears in this universe for the benefit of mankind. This is not a new God; He is the Supreme God and it is His divine leela that He appears from time to time, as the times and conditions warrant. God has always given a new birth to all the creations and activities of the universe.
God now blesses every devotee on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. All your desires will be fulfilled and, you should take to your heart all the prasad (blessed gifts from God) and garlands, which He has given; and go on reciting Om Namaha Shivaya as much as you can.
God Himself says that action is the real duty. One who lives like an idle man is a dead man. He does not like such people. He says that one should be most duty-bound; one should be active; he should work hard in his life and then he can get success,. God says work is worship. This is the Karma Yuga (the Age of Work). Only he who acts is considered to be alive; without action, one is like a dead person.
A person who does not do some kind of constructive work is like a dead person. A new kingdom is coming very soon. When the new kingdom is established, only the person who does karma (i.e., works) will survive.
.,While working you should always recite the mantra you like; you should always recite the mantra.
The coming destruction is going to take place in such a manner that only, the person who is doing some karma, some work, will survive it. One should not lose courage, one should always be enterprising, trying to do something more than what he is doing.
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God now blesses every devotee on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. All your desires will be fulfilled and, you should take to your heart all the prasad (blessed gifts from God) and garlands, which He has given; and go on reciting Om Namaha Shivaya as much as you can.
God Himself says that action is the real duty. One who lives like an idle man is a dead man. He does not like such people. He says that one should be most duty-bound; one should be active; he should work hard in his life and then he can get success,. God says work is worship. This is the Karma Yuga (the Age of Work). Only he who acts is considered to be alive; without action, one is like a dead person.
A person who does not do some kind of constructive work is like a dead person. A new kingdom is coming very soon. When the new kingdom is established, only the person who does karma (i.e., works) will survive.
.,While working you should always recite the mantra you like; you should always recite the mantra.
The coming destruction is going to take place in such a manner that only, the person who is doing some karma, some work, will survive it. One should not lose courage, one should always be enterprising, trying to do something more than what he is doing.
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Babaji has come to change the world-not by fighting or with weapons and armaments He transforms by changing the hearts of people through a simple method-repetition of God's Holy Name. The vibrations of the Name will change the world. There will be universal understanding-one nation, one family. This is Babaji's intent and it will soon come about.
Great armaments have been made, which can destroy humanity and most of the earth. But there is a greater protection sitting before us and He has given a means of protection more powerful than the atomic bomb. Those that want to kill will be destroyed. You must concentrate on the name of God and the instructions that Babaji has given you. Repeat OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA and you will receive Babaji's Blessings.
(Babaji speaking at this point began to give instructions to Shastriji about what should be said.)
Prabhu's mood now opposes non-violence. Non-violence is now contaminating the world. Non-violence of itself should be removed from the world. Culprits must be punished. For security we must employ strength. Babaji wants some violent people so that others may grow in wisdom and discrimination and learn to make decisions.
Now you see a sweet form of God, but in the future you will see a fierce form of God. Peace will come only after a Kranti (destruction/revolution). Babaji says a Kranti will come very soon and in the twinkling of an eye will spread over the world. This is why Babaji cautions us again and again to be alert.
During this Darbar a glance of future events is given. There will be destruction in the Punjab, West Bengal, and some Muslim countries. Some countries will be obliterated and nothing of their future will remain. Most parts of America will be destroyed. Russia will survive.
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13 MAY 1982
Babaji spoke briefly to the evening Aarti crowd on May 13, 1982. At the time he spoke, a fierce rainstorm was subsiding. Unseasoned rain and cold wind storms had been sweeping through the Herakhan valley for two days, -and Babaji was emphasizing what he had said about the weather in private to a small group of people the day before. Babaji asked a devotee to repeat what He had previously said, and then prompted her when she began the recitation.
"The temperature at Herakhan will become like Badrinath.
Snow will cover the mountains, valleys and the banks of the Gautama Ganga. You can't imagine how cold it will become at Herakhan. Below Bareilly, people will die from the storms and floods. The atmosphere will change completely. There will be so much cold that people will die. Those who repeat OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA, who do righteous, and those who are God - love, will be protected.
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"I want you to cooperate in spreading the word throughout Italy that a revolution is coming. You must publish it in all the newspapers and broadcast it through the media. Tell them a revolution is coming. You must all become brave like soldiers for your country.
"You must all consider yourselves soldiers of your countries, and spread my word by every means available, throughout the world. Repeat OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA and pursue your devotional practices."
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May all of you be happy. Live together and live peacefully. The divine message from the great rishis of olden times has not been successful up to this time. In the Treta Yuga, there was the incarnation of Shri Ram and in Dwapara Yuga, there was the incarnation of Shri Krishna. Even after the great war of Mahabharata, the unrighteous were prevailing and innocent people were molested. So the blessings of great rishis-that all people be happy-was not fulfilled, even in those times. But in taking the OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA mantra as a base, we have great hope that people from so many countries who have come here will go back and that the holy vibration will go with them, and everywhere them will be peace.
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22 JANUARY 1983
After the evening aarati, while bhajans were being sung, Babaji encouraged people to dance around the temple. About 25 people danced for ten or fifteen minutes. Later, Babaji said:
Just as all of you danced around the temple, so in your city, or village, or country you must dance around the temple, or the murti, or a photograph of Baba, in groups, chanting kirtan and Om Namaha Shivaya loudly at least once a month. Throughout the world, Om Namaha Shivaya must be spread in this manner. No place must be without the name of Om Namaha Shivaya; on every street, in every house it must be spread.
This Om Namaha Shivaya is like nectar; feed everyone with this nectar. Shri Mahaprabhuji wishes that all words would disappear from this world, except for three - Om Namah Shivaya. This is the original mantra. When Primordial Energy first appeared, the first mantra that She uttered from Her holy mouth was Om Namah Shivaya.
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2 AUGUST 1983
Shastriji Speaks
Every particle of this place- Haidakhan Vishwa Mahadham has the power to enlighten us. In many religions, the fire is sacred and is the witness of spiritual practice. It is considered divine. In ancient India, the rishis guarded their sacred fire most carefully and kept it clean, as it was believed to be the residence of divinity. Sitting by the dhuni purifies one's vibrations. This you can find out for yourself. Whenever you have any kind of trouble, go to the dhuni and let it give you solace and uplift your spirit.
The fire-pit was first outside, on the terrace; then it was shifted and given a structure around it. This -structure was a mud hut, covered with straw. Now it is an enlarged, cemented, brick building. It is a unique dhuni, in that it has eight sides for the four directions and four sub-divisions of space. Each of these sides has a divine guard (digpal, bhairava) standing permanently by it with trishul raised. Whatever spiritual practice you do there will bear much fruit. Both the tree growing nearby and the, mountain stream flowing by its side seem to have been waiting to protect the place and to give it water.
The day will come when this dhuni will be world-famous, for great miracles will be performed here. People from all over tie world will come and prostrate to it. As the Shiva temples are open to all who worship God, so also will this dhuni be open. The Gautama Ganga, flowing by its side, is an example to all devotees as she flows, continuously murmuring the mantra OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA through her waves, so your devotion should flow in one single stream, with the mantra OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA coming forth from it.
BHOLE BABA KI JAI!
JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI
JAI MAHAMAYA KI JAI
Glossary of Terms
Om Namaha Shivaya - Also written and pronounced Om Namah Shivay. Said to be the first words uttered by the Creative Source; the oldest mantra. It can be translated as “I bow to/surrender to/take refuge in Shiva”.
Shiva is the supreme reality, the inner Self. It is the name given to consciousness that dwells in all. Shiva is the name of your true identity- your self.
Finally, Om' purifies Bramhatatva and Crown Chakra.
Om Namaha Shivaya - Also written and pronounced Om Namah Shivay. Said to be the first words uttered by the Creative Source; the oldest mantra. It can be translated as “I bow to/surrender to/take refuge in Shiva”.
Shiva is the supreme reality, the inner Self. It is the name given to consciousness that dwells in all. Shiva is the name of your true identity- your self.
It is
also called Panchakshara, the "five-syllable" mantra (viz.,
excluding the Aum). The Panchakshara can be recited by Shiva devotees
during pooja, Japa, Dhyana (meditation), homa (fire ceremony) and while smearing Vibhuti.
The Namaḥ Śivāya mantra is a
salutation to the Divine. According to Hindu traditions, the human body is made
up of five natural elements and these holy letters represent these elements.
Shiv Panchakshari Mantra is said to have evolved from the five seeds of
aforesaid natural elements.
Na energizes the
Prithvi Tatva (Earth element)
Ma energizes the Jal
Tatva (Water factor)
Shi energizes Agni Tatva
(Fire element)
Va energizes Vayu Tatva
(Air factor) and
Ya energizes Akash
Tatva (Sky element).
Finally, Om' purifies Bramhatatva and Crown Chakra.
Truth, Simplicity, Love
