Chanting

‘Maya’ attack

When we chant the Mahamantra we are taking the names of Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna. Then why are we disturbed by Mayadevi?   The transcendental sound vibration ‘Hare Krishna’ is non-different than Krishna Himself. When we are chanting, Krishna is personally present on the tongue, however because we do not have taste for …

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Bead bag mystery!

Chanting is recommended in every religion. Why do devotees in ISKCON hide their beads while chanting? Chanting beads are very sacred and their sanctity should be preserved. While chanting, beads should not be touching ground or our feet. If they are kept open, they are likely to become more dirty. To avoid these circumstances we …

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Meaning of Mahamantra

Would you please explain in detail the meaning of Mahamantra? In our modern age, the most recommended process to awaken our spiritual life is to chant the Hare Krishna mahamantra, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare The word Krishna is a name of God meaning …

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Is Dattatraya God?

Whether Dattatraya is God and whether we can chant His name? 1. Whether any entity is to be accepted as God or His incarnation is not the matter of anyone’s personal opinion, faith or desire. But it is to be learnt from authorized sources i.e. a) firstly from authorized scriptures, and b) from message imparted …

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Rama or Ram!

Q. In the mahamantra can you please explain to me why do people pronounce Rama instead of Ram? A. Usually people do not pronounce it deliberately. Sometimes when they are intensely chanting then they may be chanting Rama in stead of Ram. However Lord is pleased by the endeavor of His devotees. It is said …

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Chanting while driving

Q. I have to go to office on bike. It takes two hours. So can we chant on bike by counting on hands or beads? A. It would be completely unsafe both materially and spiritually, especially if you are chanting your prescribed number of rounds while riding on the bike. The principle is kirtaniya sada …

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Best time for chanting

Q. Please tell me the best time for doing chanting meditation. A. The best time for japa is in the early morning hours, when the atmosphere is still quiet and the mind is not yet preoccupied with daily activities. If that is not possible, any time will do. Simply repeat the mahamantra “Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, …

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