Srila Prabhupada explains that the most important instruction the spiritual master gives is that we chant the Lord’s name. All the profound secrets of Krishna consciousness and devotional service will be revealed through faithful chanting. However, we have to chant with the intention to become free of anarthas and to attain the pure name. We should know that time is passing. How much progress are we making in our chanting? As we realize that we are not actually making any progress, then we should take Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s advice and seek out the association of devotees who are making progress in their chanting. Without such association, it will be difficult for us to come to the platform of namabhasa, what to speak of suddha-nama.
(Moscow 5.1.2001)