Remember that there is nothing in this world as powerful as the Lord’s name, which can protect all. It is not arms and bombs that will save the World. It is the name of the Lord alone, which can save the world. It is man’s foremost duty to pray for God’s grace. Prayer is of supreme importance. Together with melody and rhythm, you have to impart feelings to your singing to make the Bhajan a sacred offering to the divine. Ragam without Bhavam is Rogam. A tune without feeling is an infliction. Giving up conceit and exhibitionism, you must sing the Bhajans in a spirit of humility, and devotion. That is the right way to perform Bhajans. Tyagaraja in one of his songs commanded the mind to chant Rama’s name with full awareness of the power of the name.

In daily life also awareness is needed at every step and in every prayer. When all the participants in a Bhajan sing in unison, what sacred vibrations are produced and what divine energies are released! When these vibrations fill the world, what changes can’t they bring about! When one sings alone, the heart is merged in the song. But when many sing together, it acquires a divine power. That was the reason why Guru Nanak commended community singing. (SSS Vol.24, p. 20)