Baal Kaanda
11 - Salutations to and the glory of the Name
Chaupais
Description
By the grace of the Name alone Lord Sambhu (Siva) is immortal and, though endowed with inauspicious paraphernalia (such as a wreath of skulls), is yet a storehouse of blessings. Again, it is by the grace of the Name alone that Siddhas (adepts), sages and Yogis like Suka, Sanaka and others enjoy divine raptures, Narada realized the glory of the Name; that is why, while Sri Hari is beloved of the world (and Hara is dear to Sri Hari), he (Narada) is dear to Hari and Hara (Visnu and Siva) both. It was because of his repeating the Name that the Lord showered His grace on Prahlada, who thereby became the crest-jewel of devotees. Dhruva repeated the name of Sri Hari with a feeling of indignation (at the harsh treatment received from his step-mother) and thereby attained a fixed and incomparable station in the heavens. It is by remembering the holy Name that Hanuman (son of the wind-god) holds Sri Rama under His thumb. The vile Ajamila and even the celebrated elephant and the harlot of the legend were liberated by the power of Sri Hari's name. I have no words to depict the glory of the Name: not even Rama can adequately glorify it.(1-4)