How to chant when we are full of anarthas
Jan24

How to chant when we are full of anarthas

What process should a practitioner who is full of anarthas follow in the course of chanting the holy names ? Every day a person should give up the disturbance caused by material enjoyment and chant with love for a while in a solitary place.  Gradually he should try to increase the duration of this process. Finally, a wonderful mood will be awakened in him and will remain constantly. – By Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur, in his book...

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Attraction
Jan23

Attraction

The inestimable power of Krsna's attraction acts everywhere in creation from the atoms to the cosmos. From the invisible movements of neutrons and electrons to the vast stellar orbits of huge planets and galaxies, Krsna exerts His influence through His powers of gravity and attraction. Krsna is the most beautiful and attractive person in all the worlds. In the spiritual realm every man, woman, child, bird, beast, insect, tree,...

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Accident
Jan22

Accident

Bg 9.30 api cet su-durācāro bhajate mām ananya-bhāk sādhur eva sa mantavyaḥ samyag vyavasito hi saḥ Translation:  Even if one commits the most abominable action, if he is engaged in devotional service he is to be considered saintly because he is properly situated in his determination. Purport:  The word su-durācāraḥ used in this verse is very significant, and we should understand it properly. When a living entity is...

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Holy Name can save even dog eaters
Jan21

Holy Name can save even dog eaters

yavan artha uda-pane sarvatah samplutodake tavan sarvesu vedesu brahmanasya vijanatah (Bhagavad gita 02.46) Translation:  All purposes served by a small well can at once be served by a great reservoir of water. Similarly, all the purposes of the Vedas can be served to one who knows the purpose behind them. Purport:  The rituals and sacrifices mentioned in the karma-kanda division of the Vedic literature are meant to...

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Hare Krishna during life – will cause Hare Krishna in the end
Jan20

Hare Krishna during life – will cause Hare Krishna in the end

anta-kale ca mam eva smaran muktva kalevaram yah prayati sa mad-bhavam yati nasty atra samsayah (Bhagavad Gita 08.05) Translation:  And whoever, at the end of his life, quits his body remembering Me alone at once attains My nature. Of this there is no doubt. Purport:  In this verse the importance of Krishna consciousness is stressed. Anyone who quits his body in Krishna consciousness is at once transferred to the...

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