From the Ramacharitamanas of Sri Tulasidasji -
"If you want light both inside & outside keep this jewel of the name of Rama at the door-way of your tongue, says Tulasidasji. If you keep a light on at the door you get light both inside & outside. So also the name of God purifies the mind & bestows prosperity on the devotees."
Whatever we call God, the glory of prayer, kirtan, mantra is that enlightenment can potentially be one breath away.
Swami Sivananda, "Singing the names of God is the quickest, safest, cheapest, surest and best way to reach God."
"Friend, the glory of the name of God cannot be established through reasoning. It can certainly be experienced through faith, devotion and constant repetition of the Name. Have reverence and faith for the Name. Every Name is filled with countless powers. Take refuge in the Name and cross this formidable ocean of birth and death. Name and nami (one who chants the name) are inseparable. Glory to the Lord. Glory to his Name."
