Over 5000 years ago, Lord Krishna descended on earth, imparting the Bhagavad-gita's timeless wisdom to guide humanity towards liberation from the material world. His paramount instruction, "sarva dharman parityajya mam ekam sharanam vraja," urged the abandonment of various paths in favor of surrendering unto Him.
As the Dvapara-yuga concluded and Kali-yuga dawned, people struggled to grasp and apply the message of surrender. Compassionately, the Lord manifested 500 years ago as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in Bengal. Through His practical teachings, Lord Krishna, in the form of Chaitanya, exemplified the art of surrender.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, born on 18th February, 1486, during a full Lunar eclipse, is hailed as
the pioneer of the 'bhakti movement' in Bengal. He introduced a straightforward approach to
surrender—chanting Krishna's holy names. The sankirtana movement, initiated by Lord
Chaitanya, rapidly spread through Bengal, Orissa, and beyond, advocating congregational
chanting of the Lord's names.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's philosophy emphasizes chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra in any
life circumstance. This simple practice not only liberates from material entanglements but
also bestows the rarest and highest perfection of human life: "Love of Krishna."
ye yad dhyāyato viṣṇuṁ
tretayaṁ yajato makhaiḥ
dvapare paricaryayaṁ
kalau tad dhari-kīrtanāt
Sankirtana Yajna, the congregational chanting of the holy names of the Supreme Lord, is the
prescribed path for attaining spiritual perfection, encompassing God-realization and liberation from
worldly suffering as per Vedic literature.
While alternative methods like ashtanga yoga and transcendental knowledge exist for
self-realization, each suited to specific ages, Sankirtana Yajna emerges as the Yugadharma for
Kali-yuga. In an era marred by deficiencies, this method, advocated by Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu,
involves chanting Krishna's names and is accessible to all, bypassing pre-qualifications.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a pioneer of the 'bhakti movement,' introduced chanting Krishna's holy names,
exemplifying Sankirtana. This process, comprising Shravanam (hearing the Lord's glories) and
Kirtanam (chanting His glories), aids constant remembrance (Smaranam). Acharyas like Madhvacharya
and Ramanujacharya emphasized this, noting its significance in attaining liberation.
The Hare Krishna maha-mantra, introduced by Lord Chaitanya, holds unparalleled potency.
Kalisantarana Upanishad affirms its effectiveness, providing a remedy for the evils of Kali-yuga.
The sixteen-syllable mantra, including Krishna and Rama, counteracts the effects of this age, as
echoed in all Vedas.
Though Lord Krishna has numerous names, Krishna is principal, signifying His all-attractive nature.
The potency of Krishna's name surpasses even a thousand repetitions of other holy names, as affirmed
by the Brahmanda Purana.
Sankirtana Yajna, encompassing the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, offers spiritual
purification. The mantra acts as a spiritual medicine, cleansing hearts and eradicating sinful
propensities. Lord Krishna, the Supreme Absolute Truth, resides in the vibration of His holy names,
purifying those who chant sincerely.
The term Yajna, referring to Lord Vishnu or Krishna, extends to any action performed for His
satisfaction. Sankirtana Yajna aims to please the Lord through the devotional chanting of His names.
The Bhagavad-gita emphasizes the significance of chanting, and the Padma Purana notes that Krishna
resides where His pure devotees chant His holy name and discuss His pastimes.
Chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra holds no strict rules, making it accessible to individuals
worldwide, irrespective of language or religion. Whether loudly in a group or softly individually,
it remains a universal practice.
Kali-yuga, despite its imperfections, presents a unique opportunity. The Hare Krishna maha-mantra, a
beacon of hope, liberates from the cycle of birth and death, fostering spiritual environments and
ushering peace, prosperity, and happiness in society. Sankirtana Yajna stands as the transformative
force, bringing about a harmonious world.
Scriptural reference: https://hkmpune.org/yuga-dharma
Engage in the sublime practice of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra to elevate your life. The Vedas prescribe this method as the most effective means for self-realization in the present age. The mantra consists of names such as "Krishna," signifying the all-attractive Lord, "Rama," representing the reservoir of pleasure, and "Hare," denoting the Lord's inconceivable energy.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
This transcendental chanting connects individuals directly with the Supreme Lord through the
vibrational power of His holy names. It gradually awakens an awareness of our original relationship
with God. Hare Krishna Movement, with a primary mission to encourage humanity, urges dedicating time
to the process of hearing and chanting about God, fostering the realization that all beings are
eternal spirit souls eternally connected to the Supreme Lord in service and love.
According to scriptures, chanting the name of Krishna, the Reservoir of Pleasure, allows the Lord to
dance on the chanter's tongue. The mantra is not a mundane song but a pure transcendental sound
vibration upheld by sages and Vedic scriptures since time immemorial.
Anyone who hears the chanting benefits, regardless of their familiarity with the science behind it.
The holy name acts like a fire, purifying and elevating those who sincerely engage in chanting and
hearing the Hare Krishna mantra. The spiritual vibration cleanses the mind, removing sinful
propensities that lead to negative actions.
The chanting of Hare Krishna is a sublime method to revive Krishna consciousness, particularly in an
age where our consciousness is polluted by material influences. The material atmosphere, known as
maya or illusion, leads us to falsely believe we are lords of nature while we remain under her
stringent laws. Krishna consciousness, our original energy, is revived through the transcendental
vibration of chanting.
Chanting Hare Krishna maha-mantra provides a direct link to spiritual ecstasy. As living spiritual
entities, we are originally Krishna conscious, but our association with matter has clouded this
consciousness. The process of chanting revives this original energy, recommended by authorities for
this age.
Even a child or a dog can partake in this chanting, demonstrating its universal accessibility.
Chanting Hare Krishna provides transcendental ecstasy, elevating even those deeply entangled in
material life. When chanted by a pure devotee, the Hare Krishna mantra's efficacy is heightened,
bringing immediate spiritual effects.
The words Hare, Krishna, and Rama are transcendental seeds of the maha-mantra, a spiritual call for
the Lord and His internal energy to protect the conditioned soul. Chanting is likened to a child's
genuine cry for its mother, seeking the grace of the supreme father, Hari or Krishna. No other means
of spiritual realization is as effective in this age as the chanting of the maha-mantra:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
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No. 78, Aranya Nagar, Near Atal Ground, Indore.
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Indore - 452010
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