May 3
Chanting Hare Krsna is our sadhana and our sadhya, our goal.
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Niranjana Swami's Quote Of The Day
May 2
If we want to be successful, we should chant in the association of devotees, withdraw ourselves from external and internal distractions, and chant with steadiness and determination.
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May 1
It is best to chant in whatever place is most conducive to our fixing the mind on the Lord’s name. That place may be among other devotees or in a quiet place at home that is reserved specifically for japa.
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April 30
If we have committed offenses to the Lord’s name, we should beg the name for forgiveness. The Lord’s holy name will forgive us.
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April 29
One of the secret differences between Krsna’s holy name and Krsna Himself is that the holy name will forgive us if we want that forgiveness, and will elevate us to a higher platform.
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April 28
Some devotees complain that they cannot experience taste in chanting, others say they have lost faith in the holy name. There are many reasons why it is difficult to chant, but ultimately there is only one reason: We commit offenses.
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April 27
Liberated souls make no effort to maintain the body. If the Lord wishes to take them, they are ready to leave their bodies behind. If the Lord wishes them to remain in this world, then they are prepared to stay. Whether they stay or go they consider the Lord’s decision.
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April 26
We think about the arrangements we have to make to maintain the body, but forget that those who are fully experiencing the Lord’s presence in His holy name do not care whether they are living in a material body or not. Such questions are irrelevant. If they make an attempt to maintain their lives in the body, it is simply to fulfill the Lord’s desire and to use their bodies to serve Him.
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April 25
To chant successfully requires determination, concentration, and a willingness to fulfill the commitment one made at the time of initiation. This is especially true for sadhakas who are still practicing their chanting but have not yet achieved a high stage. If we were actually feeling the presence of the Lord in our chanting, we would not be able to live without it.
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April 24
Over the course of my giving these classes, I have also come to realize just how important it is for me to emphasize the chanting for my disciples. I want them to become attentive in their chanting, and to strive for the goal of chanting purely. I am feeling a great responsibility in this regard, both to preach and to set a good example by my own chanting practices and my willingness to glorify the Lord’s holy name by speaking about it.
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