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Why does the Holy Name feel Heavy on my Tongue?
  • Holy Name
4 months ago3 months ago

Why does the Holy Name feel Heavy on my Tongue?

We speak so many things throughout the day. Why then, does the Holy Name appear heavy on our tongue some of the times? How can the Holy Name dance on our tongues making it a daily festival?

Less Time Chanting or Timeless Chanting
  • Holy Name
4 months ago4 months ago

Less Time Chanting or Timeless Chanting

Generally, we wish to get our rounds done in the least amount of time. Once, our rounds are done, we may not even glance at our bead bags. The goal of life is to move from “less-time” chanting to timeless chanting. Then, Krishna will become pleased to take us to His timeless abode.

The Magic Wand and the Holy Name
  • Holy Name
4 months ago4 months ago

The Magic Wand and the Holy Name

Just as Harry had a Magic Wand in his life, we have got the Holy Name. The Holy Name’s Magic goes way beyond the magic of this world. It can lift us to the spiritual world and grant us eternal association of Krishna.

Why is My Chanting Inattentive?
  • Holy Name
4 months ago4 months ago

Why is My Chanting Inattentive?

Why is my chanting inattentive? There may be a multiple reasons for the same, but the root cause is lack of humility. Only when we become impoverished can the nectar of Holy Name

Mistakes are Good?!
  • Wisdom from Sastras
4 months ago4 months ago

Mistakes are Good?!

To err is human. Are mistakes good or bad? Can mistakes be transformed into something highly positive in our life?

When Does Krishna Reveal Himself?
  • Wisdom from Sastras
5 months ago5 months ago

When Does Krishna Reveal Himself?

According to the modes in which we are situated, Krishna reveals Himself to that extent in our lives. Only in the state of śuddha-sattva, or pure goodness, can He be fully revealed. In all other modes, at best, one gains only a partial understanding of Him.

Am I a Devotee in Disguise?
  • Wisdom from Sastras
5 months ago5 months ago

Am I a Devotee in Disguise?

Demons take up various disguises to bewilder living entities and execute their nefarious plans. Devotees may also diguise themselves, sometimes for good reasons, and at other times, for not so good reasons. How can we give up our fake disguises?

Rūpa Gosvāmī and the Holy Name
  • The Revered Masters
5 months ago5 months ago

Rūpa Gosvāmī and the Holy Name

How much attraction did Rupa Gosvami have for chanting the Holy Name of Krishna?

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