Our prayer is Om Namah Shivaya
What is prayer? It is an expression of descending into that infinite. But without permission, without connection, none of this has any meaning; No matter how much you worship, it is of no use. Today, a woman came to me, saying, “Mataji, I have a lot of trouble with my heart.” I asked her which mantra she recited. She replied, “Mataji, Om Namah Shivaya!” See, you are taking the name of Shiva, who resides in the heart. His place is in the heart, and for someone who has attained Shiva, it is impossible for their heart to be unstable.
And yet, she is chanting “Om Namah Shivaya,” and her heart is troubled; how is this possible? I just remembered him once, and her heart immediately stabilized. Shiva knew. What is the difference between her and me? The only difference is that I have a connection with Shiva. I have taken permission from him, just like if you want to visit someone’s home, you need to take their permission.
1975-1227 Public Program, The Experience Of God’s Love
