Actually, the number of rounds is not restricted to 16. You can chant any number of rounds through out the day. Because we are very busy and dont find time to chant or practice our devotional service, Srila Prabhupad suggested a sincere and determined devotee to chant a minimum of 16 rounds to show his/her commitment to Krsna.
All glories to Srila Prabhupad!!!
hare krsna.
What is the significance of chanting on 108 beads? | Krishna.com
kŗşņa dasa > Abhay chauhanMarch 12, 2018 at 4:09am
better not ask questions about it one should do what guru orders without question
we should always encourage people to ask questions prabhuji, because faith in guru starts to build once a person has a firm understanding of the philosophy and the rules and regulations followed within that philosophy. Until that faith builds, there is absolutely nothing wrong in asking questions.
Srila Prabhupad never said "I am telling you this, you just do it". Listen to his lectures, he is always answering questions, because he wants others to understand that Krsna Consciousness is not a sentiment, its a practical and logical approach.
Always encourage people to ask questions, no matter how silly it may sound.
Even after one accepts a guru, you can enquire with the guru on anything but the approach should be with a submissive attitude.
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Hare krsna,
The reason for 108 are many.. I am just passing you a link to read on few points.
http://www.krishna.com/what-significance-chanting-108-beads
Actually, the number of rounds is not restricted to 16. You can chant any number of rounds through out the day. Because we are very busy and dont find time to chant or practice our devotional service, Srila Prabhupad suggested a sincere and determined devotee to chant a minimum of 16 rounds to show his/her commitment to Krsna.
All glories to Srila Prabhupad!!!
hare krsna.
better not ask questions about it one should do what guru orders without question
we should always encourage people to ask questions prabhuji, because faith in guru starts to build once a person has a firm understanding of the philosophy and the rules and regulations followed within that philosophy. Until that faith builds, there is absolutely nothing wrong in asking questions.
Srila Prabhupad never said "I am telling you this, you just do it". Listen to his lectures, he is always answering questions, because he wants others to understand that Krsna Consciousness is not a sentiment, its a practical and logical approach.
Always encourage people to ask questions, no matter how silly it may sound.
Even after one accepts a guru, you can enquire with the guru on anything but the approach should be with a submissive attitude.
Hare krsna.