“This is the Power that is responsible for the entire creation. The world is nothing but a manifestation of that power. This manifested Power is known as Naam in the terminology of saints. Naam is not a word but the Controlling Power that is keeping everything in its proper place. It is the ‘Name’ of the Nameless. The Rishis, Munis and Mahatmas called this Power variously as ‘Ram’, ‘Allah’, ‘Wah-i-guru’, or ‘God’. These are mere word-names while Naam is something original and primordial, free from all attributes This is a heritage of the saints, in whom it works in fullness; and it is he who can give a contact to us. The word-name you can have from anywhere, and you may go on repeating the same all your life. But that would not be enough. These word-names, too, have a value; and it is better to do something than not to do anything. We have a respect even for the word-names of God because they signify something, some attribute of the Attributeless. ‘O God! We worship Thee in all They names.’
Again the question arises as to what name is most proficient and most effective in leading us to the God Power. ‘What name in the world is worthy of being contemplated and wound enable us to ferry across the sea of life?’ The real name, as said before, is the Naam-power that comes as a gift from the Godman. The very knowledge of this subject only comes from Him. Without the Master-soul we cannot contact Naam and attain salvation.”
(Kirpal Singh. The Riddle of Life. Selections from Sat Sandesh: July/August 2016. Pp. 23-24)
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Michael
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