Kabir says that I start and end all my rituals by chanting 'Ram' for since the very begining of this world it is this word that has protected all Ram's disciples.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kabir emphasizes the protective power of the mantra 'Ram' starting and ending his rituals and having protected disciples throughout history.
- In plain terms
- He chants Ram at the start and end of rituals because that word has protected disciples since the beginning.
- What can you take from it?
- Use a protective mantra to begin and end your practices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What word protects you?
- How do you structure your practice?
Another view
The protective power is faith-based and not universally experienced.
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