 and individual chanting as on beads (japa). No strict rules apply for either method, and anyone can chant at any time.
Devotees of Krishna chant the Hare Krishna mantra:
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
Because the Vedas refer to it as the maha – mantra or “Great Mantra”. This sixteen-word mantra is especially recommended as the easiest method for self-realization in the present age.
Vedic knowledge teaches that since we are all constitutionally servants of God, the chanting of His names is not an artificial imposition on the mind but is as natural as a child calling for its mother.
There are two ways to chant the maha mantra: group chanting (kirtan) and softly saying the mantra to oneself (japa).
The latter is done by using a string of 108 wooden prayer beads to enhance concentration.
In both methods there are no hard and fast rules, and anyone can chant with good results.
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A mantra is a spiritual sound vibration that purifies the consciousness and awakens love of God.
The chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra—Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare—is recommended in the Vedic literature as the easiest method for this age to attain spiritual realization.
Krishna is the Sanskrit name of God meaning “all attractive”, and Rama is another name for God meaning “reservoir of all pleasure”.
Hare refers to the divine energy of the Lord.
So the Hare Krishna mantra means, “O all-attractive, all-pleasing Lord, O energy of the Lord, please engage me in Your service”.
There are two ways to chant this mantra: group chanting (kirtana) and individual chanting as on beads (japa). No strict rules apply for either method, and anyone can chant at any time.
Devotees of Krishna chant the Hare Krishna mantra:
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
Because the Vedas refer to it as the maha – mantra or “Great Mantra”. This sixteen-word mantra is especially recommended as the easiest method for self-realization in the present age.
Vedic knowledge teaches that since we are all constitutionally servants of God, the chanting of His names is not an artificial imposition on the mind but is as natural as a child calling for its mother.
There are two ways to chant the maha mantra: group chanting (kirtan) and softly saying the mantra to oneself (japa).
The latter is done by using a string of 108 wooden prayer beads to enhance concentration.
In both methods there are no hard and fast rules, and anyone can chant with good results.
[For more videos, visit – www.harekrishnatube.com]
