Andy Smith replied to 2an8tdfoll48k's discussion Chanting in mind
"Haribol Stephanie,
I agree that if chanting beads were made of plywood or plastic, their benefit (to concentration, perhaps) would be only material. Then again, if they are helping you to focus on the Holy Names, then it would be using the material…"
May 15, 2019
Andy Smith replied to Harinama Cintamani dasi's discussion Scripture references that Lord Caitanya is Krsna Himself in this present age of Kali
"Thank you for the wonderful link, Sanjay. Jaya Gauracandra! And thank you Anand Patel and Gopala das, I look forward to reading your links too. Hare Krishna."
May 15, 2019
Andy Smith replied to Andy Smith's discussion A plea for any devotees living in Dorset.
"HARIBOL, nischalinn!!!
Jaga jana mana lobha! 
Nitai Gauranga!"
May 15, 2019
Andy Smith commented on KARTHIKEYAN S's blog post Pr/Mtj Need your support, Stop demolishing Hindu temples
"Dear Karthikeyan prabhu,

I have signed the petition and looked on the Sri Narasimha-Giridhari Mandir website, but I cannot find more information on the proposed demolition. Could you kindly give more information on what is happening and why the…"
May 15, 2019
Andy Smith replied to Harish's discussion Is Chanting Hare Krishna Mahamantra enough for realization ?
"Is Chanting Hare Krishna Mahamantra enough for realization ?

Yes. That's why Prabhupada gave it so much emphasis. There is no other way, etc..."
May 15, 2019
Andy Smith replied to Gehna 17's discussion How is an eclipse formed?
"All Glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga.
The planets Rahu and Ketu correspond astronomically with the ascending and descending nodes of the Moon. The Lunar nodes are where the orbit of the Moon crosses the ecliptic (the projected path of the Sun…"
May 15, 2019
Andy Smith replied to Sagar Sarode's discussion Are we really vegeterians
"All Glories to Sri Guru and Gauranga.
We should place our faith in the scriptures, and the suggestion to stop drinking milk is not sanctioned by the scriptures. There are always imperfections in this material world, but in Bhagavad Gita, Krishna…"
May 14, 2019
Andy Smith left a comment for padmavati mataji
"Hare Krishna, mataji. I'm sorry I've taken so long to reply to your prayers on my page. Perhaps it's because of being new to the site but I had a problem accessing my wall. Thank you most kindly for your blessings. I thank Prabhupada for his mercy…"
May 14, 2019
Andy Smith replied to Sharanagat's discussion Ad on website
"Haribol Sharanagat,
There is a program that blocks ads on all websites. I've heard it works well, even on YouTube. This is the link for Google Chrome browser, but it will give you the option for whichever browser you're using:…"
May 14, 2019
Andy Smith replied to ranjit kumar raut's discussion brahamchari
"All Glories to Sri Guru and Gauranga.
Haribol Ranjit,
Perhaps you could elaborate on your question. It might help to know what is prompting you to ask. Are you considering a brahmachari life? Or someone you know?
Regards and obeisances, Andy"
May 14, 2019
Andy Smith replied to 2an8tdfoll48k's discussion Chanting in mind
"All Glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga.
Haribol Prabhu Rahul,
In answer to your initial question, the Holy Names are absolute, so yes, there is spiritual benefit to chanting in the mind. I don't think we can consider Krishna's Name to be less pure…"
May 14, 2019
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