The Noise Around Us—and the Voice Within
Every day, our senses are flooded with a constant stream of sound—notifications, conversations, commentaries, and advertisements. Much of it entertains, but little of it truly nourishes. Amid this ocean of noise, Bhagwan Swaminarayan offers a timeless remedy:
“Lend your ears to the discourses of Purushottam Narayan (God) with shraddhā (faith) and prīti (love).”
These are not ordinary words; they are divine vibrations—sounds that have the power to calm the restless mind, steady our focus, and dissolve cravings for worldly pleasure. In an age where attention has become fragmented, Bhagwan’s teaching calls us to rediscover the sacred art of listening.
Valmiki: A Bandit Re-tuned by the Divine Name
From Noise to Nirvana
If you ever doubt that a single sacred sound can reshape a life, look to Valmiki. Once known as Ratnakar, he was a hardened bandit who made his living through violence and theft. When he met the sage who told him to chant “Rama,” he struggled—even his tongue resisted purity. But he tried. Slowly, hesitantly, he began to repeat the divine name.
“Years of repetition refined his heart, steadied his thoughts, and blossomed into the Ramayana—24,000 verses of devotion and moral grandeur.”
His transformation didn’t begin with scholarship or penance—it began with sound. Each repetition of Rama was a vibration that chipped away at anger, ego, and attachment. What he allowed to enter his ears eventually began to echo in his heart, creating harmony where there was once chaos.
Like Valmiki, our spiritual journey begins not with a leap, but with a tuning—a willingness to let divine sound reshape the inner frequency of our lives.
From Chaos to Clarity
The world around us will never grow quieter—but we can grow quieter within. The secret lies in choosing what we allow into our ears.
“When sacred sound becomes our companion, creativity awakens and character transforms.”
Just as Valmiki’s transformation began with a single name, ours can begin with a single moment of listening—sincerely, lovingly, and repeatedly.
“Sincere listening brings steadiness, freedom, and peace.”
So the next time your mind feels scattered, resist the urge to scroll or stream. Instead, press play on wisdom. Tune in with faith, lean in with love, and let the sound of truth do its quiet, miraculous work—reshaping not just your thoughts, but your very soul.
To know more about Bhagwan Swaminarayan: https://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheFounder%E2%80%93BhagwanSwaminarayan.aspx
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Anirdesh Kariyani Number 12: https://anirdesh.com/vachanamrut/index.php?format=en&vachno=108
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