Name chanting - a method to be close to God

Name chanting or Naam Jap is a form of prayer, a way to remember the one we love and respect - God. Name chanting has been prescribed by the saint all over the world as a way to be near to God and to get his blessings. This can be done in many ways;
1. Speaking out the name of the Lord (God)very loudly.
2. Speaking out the name of the Lord (God) in a way that only the speaker can hear.
3. Speaking out the name of the Lord (God) in one's mind and not uttering it out.

Counting of repeatition of name while chanting can be done through:
1. Rosery
2. On fingers

The benefits of name chanting are many:
1. Bhakti
2. Mukti
3. Shakti
4. Gyan
5. Freedom from ailments
6. Closeness to God

Read Sri Ram Charit Manas by Goswami Tulsidas to know about the effects of Name Chanting. In Kalyug or the current Era, the name chanting is the best way to be close to God and receive His blessings.

Kalyug kewal naam adhaaraa, sumiri sumiri nar utarahin para

- Sri Ramcharitmanas