Lastly; there is a great sense of buoyancy and celebration; when we count and complete a target of NAMASMARAN and offer it to our Guru. On everyday basis; there is nothing better and happier than this; to be achieved!

1. EGO
AND
NAMASANKALP
DR
SHRINIWAS
KASHALIKAR

2. Should we; count while practicing NAMASMARAN; and should
we have a target?
Some argue that the practice of NAMASMARAN in itself; is all
that matters and counting is not necessary. Counting and keep a
target is likely to bloat our ego!
Others think that without counting; disciplined, regular and
consistent NAMSAMARAN would be difficult.
Now; it is true that all people don’t need counting to be consistent
in NAMASMARAN. It is also true that NAMASMARAN in itself
is important and counting is secondary; and if we get obsessed
with the counting; then it may become a kind of imposed labor!
But how many of us are happily immersed in NAMASMARAN
throughout the day; without any distraction? Is it not true; that
majority of us; are on the path of; but still away from; the self
realization? Are we not addicted to selfish and petty
considerations, by which we repeatedly distracted, deceived and
disappointed?
This is why; there has to be a target that can rejuvenate us; in the
process of self realization help us; and help us overcome the
deceptive distractions, which disappoint us!
Such target is none other than that of NAMASMARAN.

3. As regards bloating of ego; is it not true that we obediently try to
accomplish the targets ordered in schools, hospitals, industries,
offices and so on? We don’t complain to our teacher; doctor or
our boss; that; if we complete our work in time, then our ego may
get bloated!
Same is true for daily errands. We don’t complain (or even doubt)
that they could bloat our ego!
In short; we have no hesitation in accomplishing targets, (without
any doubt of ego) when they serve our needs, wants or desires;
and/or alleviate or cure our pains; although they don’t lead us to
self realization!
Further; in absence of (or in spite of) target (in health, education,
career, job, business, love life etc); we tend to develop enormous
void in our life. We feel empty and dejected.
Hence; as a measure to overcome our own void (that causes
tremendous stress) we should come together and practice
NAMASMARAN with count and with a moderate target; besides
being engaged in NAMASMARAN when we are alone.
Lastly; there is a great sense of buoyancy and celebration; when
we count and complete a target of NAMASMARAN and offer it to
our Guru. On everyday basis; there is nothing better and happier
than this; to be achieved!