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"Do initiated devotees also chant the Mahamantra or do they chant other mantras?"
"Hare Krishna Prabhuji,
I have had same issue and I contacted some devotees. One thing that has helped a lot is to chant very softly. You can try that. Also subaudible chanting may help after you chant a round. Please let me know if that helps. "
I have had same issue and I contacted some devotees. One thing that has helped a lot is to chant very softly. You can try that. Also subaudible chanting may help after you chant a round. Please let me know if that helps. "
"Very informative answer. Thank-you for taking the time to write and it helps me on my spiritual journey. "
Hare Krishna, Is the Maha Mantra the only recommended mantra or are there other mantras that are acceptable? It is hard for me to pronounce the mantra in japa but it if fine in kirtan?
"A nice story and very inspiring."
"Most days 3 or 4 rounds is what I can hope for. I am not at the level where I want to be but over time I have noticed progress. I would like to talk more about Bhakti Yoga with you."
"I would think everyone has some some struggle with that. Many have families and work combined with administrative roles within the temple that consumes time. I just set realistic expectations and stick with that. If two rounds of japa is what I…"
"I cannot find the book. What is the title of the book?"
"Hare Krishna All. I am just starting out and have some difficulty with repeating the mantra for long periods as my vocal cords can get irritated even if I drink some water before. I can do 2 rounds at the most. Do you have any suggestions?"
"Interesting post. How has the movement changed since the beginning?"
"Changing people's diet is very difficult. No animal products are needed in the human diet. Humans are not part of the food chain. They are helping to destroy it though by wiping out many species. It is impossible to reason with someone if they…"
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Hare Krishna dandvats, Prabhuji. Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I do hereby wish you all the best in Krishna consciousness, Gauranga, Radhe Radhe, Hari Bol! Hare Krishna.
Here is the Video link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKvaSfr8O8o
All my obeisences to Srila Prabhupada & to H.H. Radanath Swami Maharaj. A fiend of mine here suggested I do what Prabhupada used to do before he became a Sannyasa. Do 4 rounds when you get up at 4 am or whenever, 4 before 12 pm, 4 in the afternoon, and 4 at night before you go to bed. We are crazy Americans with crazy lives and we need to focus. It seems to be helping me. I listen to a YouTube video of Radhanath Swami doing 1 round of Japa and then repeat it. I say it with him. Hope this helps.
Hare Krishna! May Krishna's Mercy be abundant for you William. All Glories to Prabhupada!
Know that chanting japa has power - Haribol! The Maha-Mantra is full of great energy and we are an integral part to it. Like Prabhupada says Chant and Be Happy :) I love to learn more about Krishna consciousness everyday and welcome any questions you might have or subjects you want to discuss.
Hare Krishna!