Hare Krishna, dear devotees.
For many who come to Krishna consciousness, the first steady commitment is japa: quietly chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra on a string of 108 Tulsi beads. Srila Prabhupada asked his initiated disciples to chant a minimum of sixteen rounds every day. For a beginner, that number can feel large. This post gathers practical, time-tested points that help the practice become steady, natural and sweet.
What is japa?
Japa is the soft, personal repetition of the holy names,
