07 Where and When one should chant
One can chant anywhere and anytime The Lord’s holy name must be heard, glorified, and remembered always and everywhere: [Sukadeva Gosvami to King Pariksit]: O King, it is therefore essential that every human being hear about, glorify and remember the Supreme Lord, the Personality of Godhead, always and everywhere. All the great acaryas, like Ramanuja, Madhva, Caitanya, Sarasvati thakura or even, in other countries, Muhammad,...
20 The pure brahmacari engages fully in the chanting of the holy name
The pure brahmacari engages fully in harer namanukirtanam: [Lord Krsna]: Some of them sacrifice the hearing process and the senses in the fire of the controlled mind, and others sacrifice the objects of the senses, such as sound, in the fire of sacrifice. The brahmacaris, or students under the care of a bona fide spiritual master, control the mind by abstaining from sense gratification. They are referred to in this verse as...
19 By chanting the holy name, one comes to understand / realize / see krsna
By chanting, one comes to understand Krsna: “‘Therefore material senses cannot appreciate Krsna’s holy name, form, qualities and pastimes. When a conditioned soul is awakened to Krsna consciousness and renders service by using his tongue to chant the Lord’s holy name and taste the remnants of the Lord’s food, the tongue is purified, and one gradually comes to understand who Krsna really is.'”...
Why use Japa bag?
Japa bags should be made of cotton or silk rather than synthetic fabrics. Your japa beads and bag should be personal, rather than shared with another person. Today, bags come in a variety of sizes, colors and prints, so keeping track of your bag should be easy. It's better to keep beads in their bag rather than hanging them up on the wall or wearing them, as this protects them from dirt and damage. It's best to not use your...
09 Anyone who chants the holy name is worthy of respect
One should mentally honor the devotee who chants the holy name: One should mentally honor the devotee who chants the holy name of Lord Krsna The kanistha adhikari is a neophyte who has received the harinama initiation from the spiritual master and is trying to chant the holy name of Krsna. One should respect such a person within his mind as a kanistha vaisnava. – The Nectar of Instruction Text 5 Any person trying to advance in...
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