Author Archives: Rasa Rasika

“By chanting we shall see how much we are making progress, how much I am free from these two concept of life, that “I am this body, and anything belonging to this body is mine.” This is the test, how we are becoming free from these two concept of life….

When I think about my Japa I ask myself – do I chant because I have to? Or is it because I want to chant!If we want to chant then we are attached to the Holy names and we look forward to it – that comes from concentration and dedication to hearing.If w…

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“A pure devotee cannot forget the Supreme Lord for a moment, and similarly the Supreme Lord cannot forget His pure devotee for a moment. This is the great blessing of the Krsna conscious process of chanting the maha-mantra Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna…

“I stick to the sim­ple method taught by Lord Cai­tanya and passed on by Srila Prab­hu­pada. The name of Krishna is not dif­fer­ent than Krishna Him­self. Some­times the Lord delib­er­ately taught false philoso­phies, but in any case they are not to be fol­lowed per­pet­u­ally. Only devo­tional ser­vice is the means by which to chant the holy name and ben­e­fit from its eter­nal proposition.”

From Viraha Bhavan #166
by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami

A powerful and important Japa workshop by Vaisesika Dasa from Silicon Valley in the USA.Email subscribers please click the big blue link above to see the video.

“The main thing is to fix your mind on the sound of the chanting. As you strain and yearn to keep your attention fixed, this naturally brings a mood of devotion. This is the way you serve the holy name.”From Japa Reform Notebookby Satsvarupa dasa Goswami

A fascinating Japa retreat lecture about how we have to ignore or “fire” the mind during Japa. Email subscribers please click the big blue link above to hear the audio.

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Whatever our condition may be, we should begin chanting immediately. By the power of the Hare Krishna mantra, we will gradually be relieved from all material contamination and will get shelter at the lotus feet of Krishna, the ultimate goal of life.Sri…

Chant the words so you can hear,the Maha mantra loud and clearIn spiritual life, simple concepts are very important and these simple aspects of chanting are very important for our progress in Japa.

“….as an initiated student you must not let a day pass when you do not chant at least 16 rounds of Hare Krsna Mantra. If you can follow just these things nicely that in itself will be strong preaching by behavior.”Letter to Niranjana23 April, 1974

Bhurijana Prabhu ask questions and gives absorbing and at times witty answers. Email subscribers please click the big blue link above to hear the audio.

If I am finding it difficult to finish my rounds because of a lack of time, I am ultimately the one who chose to do all the activities that are getting in the way of my chanting. Even when I can’t really avoid all the work and responsibilities, still I…

If we chant with devotion….giving our attention to the sound and with great concentration, diving deeply into the Holy names, then we will feel the Lord’s transcendental spiritual energy and our faith and determination will increase.Here is a quote f…

“Kartik is particularly meant for mantra siddhi, perfection in chanting Hare Krishna Maha Mantra, mantra siddhi.Hare Krishna Maha Mantra – siddhi means chanting and chanting….some perfection, as perfection in yoga. Siddhi, perfection of chanting is a…

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“Our strength is in following the regulative principles and chanting sixteen rounds japa. Then Krsna will give you protection.”Letter to Visvadharini dasi12th January, 1977

A very powerful lecture about chanting with quality by Sacinandana Swami.Email subscribers please click the big blue link above to hear the audio.

“As a result of chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, one makes such great advancement in spiritual life that simultaneously his material existence terminates and he receives love of Godhead. The holy name of Krishna is so powerful that by chanting even one name, one very easily achieves these transcendental riches.”

Caitanya-caritamrta Adi-lila 8.28

“One need only chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra. Everyone engaged in the practice of chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra will be completely cleansed, from the core of his heart, and be saved from the cycle of birth and death.”

Srimad Bhagavatam 7.6.1 purport

“In addition to these four prohibitions (yama), there are positive regulative principles (niyama), such as the daily chanting of sixteen rounds on japa-mālā beads. These regulative activities must be faithfully performed with enthusiasm. This is called tat-tat-karma-pravartana, or varied engagement in devotional service.”

Nectar Of Instruction
Verse 3 purport

“So while you are chanting, you don’t have to get to something else or go somewhere else or wait for “it” to happen, but you just have to realize that this is actually Krsna. Then, as you realize Krsña more, you get more into the chanting.”

From Japa Reform Notebook
by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami

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“The Lord and His name are one and the same. This will be understood clearly when the coverings in your heart are removed. By chanting without offenses you will personally realize that all perfections come from the holy name….”The True Nature of the …

“…Chanting is very simple, but one must practice it seriously.”Chaitanya Caritamrta Adi 7.32 purport

 Part two of Kadamba Kanana Swami’s Japa seminar.Email subscribers please click the big blue link above to hear the audio.

Part 1 of a fascinating and interesting lecture by Kadamba Kanana Swami on the spiritual taste we can attain through chanting the Holy names.Email subscribers please click the big blue link above to listen to the audio.

“Everyone of you should be thoroughly convinced of the power of the Hare Krsna mantra to protect you in all circumstances and chant accordingly at all times without offense. Then advancement will be swift and you will gradually come to see everything c…

“My mind was a little distracted but mostly paid attention to the pronunciation. I’m devoted to this practice and will always continue it. Even when I’m not chanting on the beads I find myself chanting in the mind. Always chant and chant and spend your time doing that. Keep Krishna on the mind, live in His holy names.”

From Bhajan Kutir #314
by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami

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By seriously chanting the Hare Krsna mantra and avoiding offenses, especially inattention, our faith in the Holy names will increase.If we chant to our best ability, Krsna will reciprocate with us and gives us purification…we get a taste and we can p…

“I took solace in my faith in the holy names and their power to cleanse. I felt like I was chasing evil bandits like the police force and solving crimes.”From Bhajan Kutir #413by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami

Some nice realisations about how we can overcome obstacles in our Japa with Mahatma dasa.Email subscribers please click the large blue link above to see the video.

Attentive chanting can be daunting at times….it’s so very easy to let the mind go into other realms of thought. Something that happened yesterday that’s stuck in our mind – something that’s coming up in the future or something going on around us now….

“In the beginning, the rock stubborn, lazy mind will rebel with a thousand excuses and obstacles to foil one’s attempt to implement the three M’s. Persevere; hold on to your beads! By the mercy of Sri Guru and Gauranga one will patiently progress throu…

“By deliberately hearing the sound of each syllable, your mind will be occupied, and if you do this vigorously, there will be no chance for the mind to wander to other realms of thought. This method is so simple that chanters may overlook it, but if yo…

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“It is so much better to chant early in the morning, when the mind is calm and the atmosphere is quiet. It’s the best time of the day to chant. You’re usually alert and awake for an early-morning burst. The mind is willing to go along with attentive chanting for a stretch.”

From Bhajana Kutir #105
by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami

Doing other things while chanting is not good. Still, sometimes out of expediency you do it. But you should try to put off so-called expedient actions until after chanting. Chant at a designated time and chant loudly. Let other things wait.From Japa Re…