1. Previously, I have explained the "Devotion of Narration" through which everyone becomes free. Now, listen to the "Devotion of Remembrance of God" (Vishnosmarana) which is the third type of devotion.
2. One should have constant remembrance of God. The name of God should be repeated continuously. This will bring about freedom and contentment.
3. One should have the discipline to continuously remember the name of God in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the evening.
4. One should not be without the name of God at anytime, whether in a state of happiness, sorrow, distress, worry, or joy.
5. Remember God in times of enjoyment, in unfavorable times, auspicious times, festive times, at the time of rest, and at the time of sleep.
6. Remember God’s name in times of trouble, in awkward times, in danger, in the worldly life, and when beginning any endeavor.
7. Remember God while walking, talking, during your work, while eating simple meals or fancy meals, or while enjoying many various pleasures.
8. In wealthy times or poor times or in whatever times that come, don’t give up the remembrance of God.
9. Whether in the midst of power, authority, the goings on of many activities, or enjoying the greatest of fortunes, don’t give up the remembrance of God.
10. Whether in pitiable conditions in the beginning and good conditions later, or the other way around, no matter what the circumstances may be, don’t give up the remembrance of God.
11. With the remembrance of God, dangers are overcome and obstacles removed. One can attain the best state with the remembrance of God.
12. All types of troubles from ghosts, malevolent spirits from astral worlds, problems arising from the incorrect chanting of mantras, to being haunted by a spirit of a brahmin can all be destroyed with faith in God.
13. With the remembrance of God the effects of poison become ineffective and all sorts of black magic get destroyed. With remembrance of God, one is on the best path at the time of death.
14. In childhood, in youth, in difficult times, in old age, and at the time of death, there should be remembrance of God.
15. The greatness of chanting the name of God was told by Lord Shiva. By chanting the name of Lord Rama, Shiva made the holy city of Varanasi the place of liberation.
16. Even by chanting the name of Rama in reverse order (ma-ra), the sage Valmiki was easily saved27 and went on to write the great biography of Lord Rama before it even happened.
17. Pralhad, who was a devotee of God, escaped from many dangers and was saved by the name of God, and a demon named Ajamela became purified by the name of God (Narayana).
18. By the name of God, stones have floated on water, an unaccountable number of devotees have been uplifted, and even the worst scoundrels have become completely free.
19. The names of God are endless. By remembering God, one is protected. Even death cannot affect you.
20. Out of a thousand names of God, if even one name is remembered, one's life becomes fulfilled. One who remembers God becomes sacred and godliness itself.
21. Even if one does nothing else except repeat the name of Rama, God becomes satisfied and takes care of that devotee.
22. The body of one who always remembers the name of God should be considered an auspicious body. Mountains of wrongful deeds and faults are destroyed by the name of Rama.
23. The greatness of God's name is such that it cannot be told with words. Many people have been uplifted with God’s name. Lord Shiva himself escaped from the effect of poison28 with God’s name.
24. Everyone, in all classes of society, has the right to chant the name of God. There is no such thing as inferior or superior when remembering God. Even foolish and materialistic people have reached the other shore by remembering the name of God.
25. Now it has been explained that one must remember the name of God continuously, and his form should be meditated on in the mind. This is the third type of devotion which has been explained in a very natural way.