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Gopali dd — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 19:55:10 +0000

Japa means to search for the voice of devotion amidst the noise of desires, anxieties and regrets that constantly plague the mind.

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Gopali dd — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 18:06:20 +0000

If a poor fallen person takes to chanting the holy names of Krsna, he attains the abode of Krsna in spite of having many faults.

CB 2.1.155

This is the purport of all scriptures. Anyone who doubts this fact suffers.

CB 2.1.156

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Gopali dd — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 18:04:20 +0000

Since the past ten days You have explained that devotional service to Krsna and the holy name of Krsna is the meaning of every word of every sastra.

CB 2.1.365

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Gopali dd — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 18:02:25 +0000

Simply by chanting the holy name of Krsna (in the form of mantra) one can obtain freedom from material existence. Indeed, simply by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra (in the form of address) one will be able to see the lotus feet of the Lord.

CC 1.7.73

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Gopali dd — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:51:32 +0000

maybe Guru Maharaj could shift this japa talks on Facebook. Then everyday there would be some new posts…

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Gopali dd — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:50:27 +0000

and it would be so nice if somebody added some comment to this japa talk. almost half year nobody added anything. I keep comming here in hope to read some nice japa realizations but not so many posts are added. please be merciful and add some realizations and quotes 🙂 thanks :)))

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Gopali dd — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:46:09 +0000

Chanting early morning without any disturbance, with no other work or duties except chanting, became the most important part of my day. When sometimes later in the day there is too much pressure, too many demands, and I am just at the edge of collapse I think – “This is only temporary, this day will end soon and morning will come when I can focus only on holy name.” And this way I am instantly pacified and do not take so called problems and duties so seriously. So morning chanting became something like a harbour for me, and holy name became a good friend of mine who is with me anytime, when all others are absent. And it gives me feeling of security and steadiness. Certainly holy name is not dependent on some period of the day but still, in my conditioning, morning is the best time, because nothing and nobody disturbs me. When I chant later in the day, it is much harder to control my mind, because then it is like a wild horse. In the morning it is not so active, so it is easier. Yesterday I read CB and there is a beautiful chapter about Haridas Thakur. I think it is not possible not to be enchanted by his purity. So I beg at his feet to mercifully glance at me and give me a drop of his pure and extatic chanting.

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Gopali dd — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:29:44 +0000

Maybe it is not directly describing chanting, but I would like to add one of my most favourite verses from SB because if we had such deep remembering of Krsna then certainly our chanting would not be duty but pleasure:

“My sweet Lord, as the river Ganges forever flows to the sea without
hindrance, let my attraction be constantly drawn to you without
being diverted to anything else.”

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Gopali dd — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:55:54 +0000

Love of Krsna is the sadhya and congregational chanting the names of Krsna is the sadhana. Any questions that may arise in this regard can be resolved only by chanting the names of Krsna.

part of purport to 1.14.143 CB

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Gopali dd — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:53:51 +0000

The Vedas are unable to fully describe the glories of one who chants the Lord’s names day and night, while even eating and sleeping.

Caitaya-bhagavata 1.14.140

Part of purport (by Bhaktisiddhanta Maharaj) to this verse:

…even the Vedas are unable to properly describe the transcendental glories of a person who is engaged in chanting the holy names of the Lord. … The Vedas have nothing to prescribe or prohibit for those who are constantly engaged in hearing, chanting, and remembering topics of the Supreme Lord. … The holy names of the Lord are completely spiritual objects. The are not designations or sounds perceivable by the senses of the enjoyment prone living entities of this world.