Chanting: For Service in This Life and Beyond

Srila Prabhupada gave a very beautiful definition of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra. He said that while chanting, we are begging Radha and Krishna to engage us in Their service. Why can’t we only serve if we have chanted enough? Why should we chant more and more if service is the ultimate goal?

The Knot Worth Lifetimes

Attachment between man and a woman forms a tight knot in the heart. We have intensified this knot through lifetimes of indulgence. What are the dangers of subtle gratification? How can we untie this knot, and not miss the bus back to Godhead?