Worshipping the Holy Name
Chanting is a sacred service of worshipping Krishna, just as we worship Deities. Chanting is Krishna’s super-special mercy incarnation that has descended for our greatest benefit in Kali Yuga.
Try, Cry or Die
Every day, sitting down to focus on 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra is a great challenge. Though chanting is the most accessible way to connect with Krishna in this age of Kali, at times, we may not feel His presence. Should we really expect purification of heart with a lower level of chanting? Can we easily attain Krishna’s grace by putting no or little efforts? How can we ensure that our chanting becomes a deeply fulfilling experience every single day?
Pulling Life UP by COUNTER BEADS
Chanting is the easiest and best way to connect with Krishna and elevate ourselves, but its true power lies in the quality of our practice. We must make sure that our chanting pulls us up, and we do not get bewildered by the whirlpool of material energy.
What are You Giving ME Today, Krishna?
Should we look for something at the end of our chanting? The barometer for good chanting.
From PRACTICING to a PERFECTED Lover
Eternal associates of Krishna enact pastimes with Krishna, whereas ordinary souls receive mercy in their interaction with Krishna. Chanting the Holy Name is the best means to receive this mercy, and subsequently the same Holy Name will enable us to enter the pastimes of Krishna.
Gaura in the Holy Name
Can Chanting Hare Krishna Mahamantra also refer to the chanting of the Holy Names of Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda? The two Supreme Benefits of remembering Lord Caitanya.
Krishna, Please Behold my Opulences!!
Are we desiring to see Krishna’s opulences or do we desire to show Krishna our opulences? Krishna can never be approached by one who is proud, but only the meek and humble attract Krishna’s grace!
Becoming a Perpetual Beggar
No one wants to beg from others. Yet, in spiritual life, becoming a beggar is one of the greatest things what we can achieve – prema bhikari! We are beggars of Krishna’s love. Only a person who is humble can beg others. It is very difficult to beg for a person who thinks he or she has everything