Constant remembrance of God, and how to achieve it?
Constant rememb rance ( Smarana, dhyana, or abhyasa of God ) is not 'thinking of God every second', which is impossible for the restless mind, but cultivating a deep, natural undercurrent of awareness of God's presence in the heart, which flows alongside all duties. It is not just when you sit in meditation, but also while living, working, and interacting with others. This is not merely the mechanical repetition of God's name, but an inner state of feeling connected to Him. Smarana is often described as an unbroken stream of thought directed towards the Divine, leading to a constant state of awareness. The Puranas also present examples, such as the liberation of Kamsa a nd Shishupala , who constantly thought of Krishna out of animosity, to demonstrate that continuous mental focus on the Supreme Lord can lead to liberation, even in unusual contexts. Dhyana in Sanskrit comes from the root "dhyai"-to think, to contemplate. It is a dee...