One morning after bathing in the Ganges, Nimai Pandit (Lord Caitanya), sat down to teach Sanskrit to His students. Completely absorbed in Krishna, Nimai Pandit chanted the holy name of Krishna and nothing else. His students could not understand His mood.
In the Padma Purana, it is stated, " Even if in the beginning one chants the holy name with offenses, one will become free from such offenses by chanting again and again."
In Shri Krishna-Namashtaka, it is stated, " O holy name of Krishna! You are the li
It is stated in Srila Rupa Goswami`s Krsna Namastakam, " O holy name, the tips of the toes of your lotus feet are eternally worshipped by the glowing effulgence of the Upanisads, the crest jewels of the Vedas. You are eternally adored and chanted by gre
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)susrusoh sraddadhanasyavasudeva-katha-rucihsyan mahat-sevaya viprahpunya-tirtha-nisevanatTranslation: "O twice-born sages, by serving those devotees who are completely freed from all vice, great service is done. By su
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)tac chraddadhana munayojnana-vairagya-yuktayapasyanty atmani catmanambhaktya sruta-grhitaya[SB 1.2.12]"The seriously inquisitive student or sage, well equipped with knowledge and detachment, realizes that Absolute Tru
Prabhupada:tac chraddadhana munayojnana-vairagya-yuktayapasyanty atmani catmanambhaktya sruta-grhitaya[SB 1.2.12]We have been discussing the instruction of Suta Gosvami, what is the purpose of life. Jivasya tattva-jijnasa. The only business of the hu
Pradyumna: "Learned transcendentalists who know the Absolute Truth call this nondual substance Brahman, Paramatma or Bhagavan."Prabhupada:vadanti tat tattva-vidastattvam yaj jnanam advayambrahmeti paramatmetibhagavan iti sabdyate[SB 1.2.11]So the Abs
Prabhupada: ...I spoke in Hindi. Now today I speak in English. If required I shall again speak in Hindi tomorrow. In this way, alternatively...So we are worshiping Krsna. His simple business is, as we have described, Radha-Madhava, He is lover of Sri
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)dharmasya hy apavargyasyanartho 'rthayopakalpatenarthasya dharmaikantasyakamo labhaya hi smrtahTranslation: "All occupational engagements, or dharmas, are certainly meant for ultimate liberation. They should never be
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)dharmasya hy apavargyasyanartho 'rthayopakalpatenarthasya dharmaikantasyakamo labhaya hi smrtahTranslation: "All occupational engagements, or dharmas, are certainly meant for ultimate liberation. They should never be
Pradyumna: Translation: "All occupational engagements, or dharmas, are certainly meant for ultimate liberation. They should never be performed for material gain. Furthermore, one who is engaged in the ultimate occupational service, or dharma, should
Prabhupada:dharmasya hy apavargyasyanartho 'rthayopakalpatenarthasya dharmaikantasyakamo labhaya hi smrtahkamasya nendriya-pritirlabho jiveta yavatajivasya tattva-jijnasanartho yas ceha karmabhih[SB 1.2.10]What is the aim of life? This is described h
Devotee: (leads chanting, etc., with Srila Prabhupada responding with devotees)dharmah svanusthitah pumsamvisvaksena-kathasu yahnotpadayed yadi ratimsrama eva hi kevalam[SB 1.2.8]Prabhupada: That's all. So dharmah svanusthitah pumsam. In the human so
Q. What qualification should a chanter of the Holy Names of Krishna possess ?A. One should have the following symptoms in order to constantly chant the holy names of Krishna:-1. Humility.2. Compassion.3. Freedom from envy.4. Freedom from false pride.
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)vasudeve bhagavatibhakti-yogah prayojitahjanayaty asu vairagyamjnanam ca yad ahaitukam[SB 1.2.7]Translation: "By rendering devotional service unto the Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna, one immediately acquires causel
Prabhupada: ...visvaksena-kathasu yah. (aside:) What is that sound? Notpadayed yadi ratim srama eva hi kevalam. Yesterday we discussed the verse,sa vai pumsam paro dharmoyato bhaktir adhoksajeahaituky apratihatayayatma suprasidati[SB 1.2.6]One gentle
