Based on Sri Shikshashtakam prayers of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Chanting on our personal beads is the most powerful way for us to connect with Krishna or God. It also enables us to remember Him throughout the day.
Key 1) Chant Hare Krishna Maha Mantra:
Just chant Hare Krishna Maha Mantra.
Just chant Hare Krishna Maha Mantra.
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA
KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE,
HARE RAMA HARE RAMA
RAMA RAMA HARE HARE.
Srila Prabhupada has recommended us minimum 16 rounds of Hare Krishna Maha Mantra and we should make sure that we are doing them.
Key 2) Listen to ONE MANTRA:
Japa is not a race. The idea of finishing rounds to get relieved is one of the most determental thoughts. Lord Krishna would actually think we are trying to get rid of Him. Chant the mantra slowly when you start the chanting, that way our mind gets a change to connect with each word and will choose to surrender to the Holy Names. You should clearly hear each word when you chant. Dont worry about the mantras that you have missed hearing already and dont think about how well you will be able to increase your concentration on the future rounds, simply just think about the current Mantra you are chanting and listen every word. Even one mantra is powerful enough to attrack your mind and will slow down the mind to concentrate. Be in a atmosphere where there is very less distraction. Choose a place in the house that allows you to concentrate. Dont choose a place where you work most of the day. If you have small children then choose a time in the morning when they are asleep
Japa is not a race. The idea of finishing rounds to get relieved is one of the most determental thoughts. Lord Krishna would actually think we are trying to get rid of Him. Chant the mantra slowly when you start the chanting, that way our mind gets a change to connect with each word and will choose to surrender to the Holy Names. You should clearly hear each word when you chant. Dont worry about the mantras that you have missed hearing already and dont think about how well you will be able to increase your concentration on the future rounds, simply just think about the current Mantra you are chanting and listen every word. Even one mantra is powerful enough to attrack your mind and will slow down the mind to concentrate. Be in a atmosphere where there is very less distraction. Choose a place in the house that allows you to concentrate. Dont choose a place where you work most of the day. If you have small children then choose a time in the morning when they are asleep
Key 3) State Your Determination:
Why are you chanting, make this very clear in your mind. Give your mind a simplified task of why you are chanting and your mind will feel peaceful and will agree to listen. Chanting is the time to enter into relationship with the Supreme Personality of Goidhead Lord Krishna
Why are you chanting, make this very clear in your mind. Give your mind a simplified task of why you are chanting and your mind will feel peaceful and will agree to listen. Chanting is the time to enter into relationship with the Supreme Personality of Goidhead Lord Krishna
Key 4) Bring the Mind Back:
Mind is always moving and agitated, thats the nature of the mind. Even if your mind chooses to run away, bring it back. The longer it goes away the more difficult it is to bring it back. Bring back the mind and make it hear the Maha Mantra once again
Mind is always moving and agitated, thats the nature of the mind. Even if your mind chooses to run away, bring it back. The longer it goes away the more difficult it is to bring it back. Bring back the mind and make it hear the Maha Mantra once again
Key 5) Detachment:
When we chant we should detach from the past and the future. The Holy Name you have chanted in the past and the Holy Names you will chant in the future are of no significance to think so just detach yourself and instead concentrate only on the present mantra being chanted
Key 6) Neglect the Mind:
We have to learn on how to not think of anything else while chanting the Holy Names. Dismiss the thoughts which the mind will continue to bring onto you. Mind will also try to convince you how important those thoughts are and why you need to think more about them. Neglect is the easiest weapon which can be used to conquer the mind (SB 5.11.17). When thoughts come just learn the art of letting them go away, just bring back the mind when it wanders. Hear the Mantra.
When we chant we should detach from the past and the future. The Holy Name you have chanted in the past and the Holy Names you will chant in the future are of no significance to think so just detach yourself and instead concentrate only on the present mantra being chanted
Key 6) Neglect the Mind:
We have to learn on how to not think of anything else while chanting the Holy Names. Dismiss the thoughts which the mind will continue to bring onto you. Mind will also try to convince you how important those thoughts are and why you need to think more about them. Neglect is the easiest weapon which can be used to conquer the mind (SB 5.11.17). When thoughts come just learn the art of letting them go away, just bring back the mind when it wanders. Hear the Mantra.
Key 7) Humility:
One has to chant in the mood of submission to the Supreme Lord Krishna. If should be like the mood of a beggar and not like one who is chanting to conquer Lord Krishna. All we can do is open our heart so Lord Krishna can come and sit in it. We have to clean our hearts so Lord Krishna can sit there. Lord Krishna does not like to sit in an unclean heart! Humility helps us see the dust accumulated in our hearts. We have to learn how dependent we are on Lord Krishna
Key 8) Finding Shelter at the feel of Supreme Lord: One has to chant in the mood of submission to the Supreme Lord Krishna. If should be like the mood of a beggar and not like one who is chanting to conquer Lord Krishna. All we can do is open our heart so Lord Krishna can come and sit in it. We have to clean our hearts so Lord Krishna can sit there. Lord Krishna does not like to sit in an unclean heart! Humility helps us see the dust accumulated in our hearts. We have to learn how dependent we are on Lord Krishna
We have to give up all the desires of name & fame and take shelter at the Lotus Feet of the Supreme Lord
Key 9) Krishna’s Causeless Mercy:
This is the ultimate key we have to depend on to progress in devotional path. All our other techniques will fall short by two fingers length unless we pray to attain Lord Krishna’s causeless mercy. Don’t worry about us not feeling ecstasy while chanting, don’t try to access the sweetness of the holy names, that ecstasy and sweetness will come to us when Lord Krishna decides to extend His causeless mercy
Hare Krishna chanting leads to more Hare Krishna chanting.
Chant and be happy.
MAY LORD RADHAKRISHNACHANDRA BLESS U TO SEE
THE PATH OF SUCCESS.
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Please chant
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"Jai Shree Krishna Chaitanya Prabhu Nityananda Sri Advaita Gadadhara Srivas Aadi Gour Bhakta Vrinda" once before beginning chanting Hare Krishna
And then chant
"हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे ||
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ||"
"Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare ||
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare ||"
108 times
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this is one mala....pls go on chanting as many mala as u want and be happy...
Chant Hare Krishna
And your life will be sublime!
ALWAYS REMEMBER KRISHNA
NEVER FORGET KRISHNA
Śrīla Prabhupāda: If one simply approaches the holy name with reverence and allows the holy name to enter through his ears into his heart, and especially if he accepts the divine name as his very life and soul, he can enter the deepest, most profound, most sublime of all spiritual
mysteries.
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