The True Naam is secret and rare

The True Naam is secret even though it is present in everyone. But in order that it may manifest itself it is necessary to get initiation from a Saint who is Adept in its practice.

In the Kali Yuga the Naam lies hidden. Though the Lord fills every heart. The jewel of the Lord’s Naam becomes manifest to those hearts that retire to the Guru’s refuge.

The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is hidden, but it is pervasive in the Dark Age. The Lord is totally pervading and permeating each and every heart. The Jewel of the Naam is revealed within the hearts of those who hurry to the Sanctuary of the Guru.

Guru Amar Das –
Adi Granth, Parbhati M3, p. 1334

One can get everything else in this world, but this secret Naam is unobtainable save to a rare devotee of the Master.

The Naam in this world is hard to attain, through the Master is the Name enshrined in the heart.

It is so difficult to obtain the Naam in this world; it comes to dwell in the mind of the Gurumukh. (Guru Amar Das)

Guru Ram Das –
Adi Granth, Var of Sorath M4, p. 644

In the Kali Yuga precious is God's Name, through the Master’s Word it is realized.

It is so difficult to obtain the Naam, the Name of the Lord, in this age; only the Gurumukh obtains It.

Guru Amar Das –
Adi Granth, Gujari M3, p. 490

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