# The Holy Name > [!summary] > *The holy name of the Lord is described as non-different from the Lord Himself. These analogies illustrate the name's extraordinary power to purify, transform, and liberate.* ## Fire Burning Dry Grass ### Destroying Sins Effortlessly As fire burns dry grass to ashes, the holy name burns accumulated sins—effortlessly and completely. ![[sb/6/2/18#purport|fire]] —SB [[sb/6/2/18|6.2.18]] Purport ## Medicine ### Cure for Material Disease The holy name is compared to medicine that cures the disease of material existence. Even if taken unknowingly, it has its effect. ![[sb/6/2/19#purport|medicine]] —SB [[sb/6/2/19|6.2.19]] Purport ## Sun Rising ### Dispelling Darkness As the rising sun immediately dispels darkness, the holy name rising in the heart dispels all ignorance. ![[cc/antya/3/181|sun]] —Cc. [[cc/antya/3/181|Antya 3.181]] See also: [[cc/antya/3/62|Antya 3.62]] ## Thread ### Binding the Lord The holy name is compared to a thread by which one can bind the Supreme Lord. Through chanting, the Lord becomes controlled by His devotee's love. ![[cc/adi/17/32#purport|thread]] —Cc. [[cc/adi/17/32|Ādi 17.32]] Purport ## Waxing Moon ### Gradually Increasing As the moon gradually waxes from new to full, the effect of chanting the holy name gradually increases, culminating in full love of God. ![[cc/antya/20/12|moon]] —Cc. [[cc/antya/20/12|Antya 20.12]] ## Milk with Poison ### Still Nectarean If milk touched by a serpent's lips can still be nectarean, the holy name—even if chanted by someone with impure motives—still bestows its benefits. ![[cc/antya/1/101#purport|milk]] —Cc. [[cc/antya/1/101|Antya 1.101]] Purport *Complete reference: [[index/entries/analogies|Analogies Index]]* *See also: [[wiki/analogies/fire|Fire Analogies]], [[wiki/analogies/sun|Sun Analogies]]*