Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
Q. The repetition of the name of God is very common in India. Is there any virtue in it?
When you know the name of a thing, or a person, you can find it easily. By calling God by His name you make Him come to you.
Q. In what shape does He come?
According to your expectations. If you happen to be unlucky and some saintly soul gives you a 'mantra' for good luck and you repeat it with faith and devotion, your bad luck is bound to turn. Steady faith is stronger than destiny. Destiny is the result of causes, mostly accidental, and is therefore loosely woven. Confidence and good hope will overcome it easily.
Q. When a mantra is chanted, what exactly happens?
The sound of 'mantra' creates the shape which will embody the Self. The Self can embody any shape - and operate through it. After all, the Self is expressing itself in action - and a mantra is primarily energy in action. It acts on you, it acts on your surroundings.
Q. The mantra is traditional. Must it be so?
Since time immemorial a link was created between certain words and corresponding energies and reinforced by numberless repetitions. It is just like a road to walk on. It is an easy way - only faith is needed. You trust the road to take you to your destination.
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