Mere repetition of God's name is not enough. One should participate in His work. Once Vibhishana asked Hanuman, "I love Lord Rama wholeheartedly and chant His name 24 hours a day. How is it that He has not showered His grace on me so far?" Hanuman replied, "Oh simpleton, no doubt you are chanting Rama's name, but are you taking part in His work? It is almost ten months since Sita was brought to Lanka. Have you made any effort for her release?" Listening to Hanuman's advice, Vibhishana went to Rama and offered himself at His service. Along with repetition of God's name, one should participate in service activities also.
- taken from Swami's Discourses during Dasara in 2001.... Sai Ram __._,_.___
