Recite the Lord's Name

 

Why is it important to recite the Lord’s Name continuously and practice it every day? 

"It is no mean achievement to get the Name of the Lord on one’s tongue at the last moment. It needs the practice of many years, based on deep-seated faith. It needs a strong character, without hatred or malice, for the thought of God cannot survive in a climate of pride and greed. And how do you know which moment is the last? Yama, the God of Death, does not give notice of his arrival to take hold of you. He is like the man with the camera taking snapshots; he does not warn, “Ready? I am clicking.” If you wish your portrait to hang on the walls of Heaven, it must be attractive; your stance, your pose, your smile must all be nice, is it not? So it is best to be ready for the click night and day, with the name ever dripping on the tongue and the glory always radiant in the mind. Then, whenever shot, your photo will be fine."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - 23.11.1960)

Once you take on the Name of the Lord which is sweetness itself, it will awaken all the sweetness latent in you! - BABA