harer nama harer nama harer namaiva kevalam kalau nasty eva nasty eva nasty eva gatir anyatha
“‘In this Age of Kali there is no other means, no other means, no other means for self-realization than chanting the holy name, chanting the holy name, chanting the holy name of Lord Hari.’
Lord Chaitanya stressed that the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare is the easiest means of self-realization. Mantras were only chanted softly until Lord Chaitanya started harinam sankirtan, the loud public and congregational chanting of the maha-mantra accompanied by musical instruments. He also taught the devotees to gracefully dance to the chanting. Once one is caught up in the dancing and chanting he becomes completely absorbed in the sound vibrations of the mantra. The mantra then enters his consciousness, purifies his heart and awakens his dormant love forKrishna. This style of chanting Krishna’s holy names also allows others, such as passers-by, animals and plants to benefit from the auspicious effects of the mantra. Srila Prabhupada brought harinam sankirtan to the streets of cities, towns and villages around the world. At ISKCON Japan, we have 2 weekly harinam parties every Sunday & Wednesday. To know more about and experience the magic of harinam sankirtan please join us! For details contact any one from our team below. Pictures from Previous Harinaam Sunday Aug07 Harinaam https://picasaweb.google.com/117586163653388706209/SundayHarinaam# https://picasaweb.google.com/117586163653388706209/SundayHarinaam#5638085541601153506 https://picasaweb.google.com/117586163653388706209/SundayHarinaam#5638085545853886082 https://picasaweb.google.com/117586163653388706209/SundayHarinaam#5638085841203144818 https://picasaweb.google.com/117586163653388706209/SundayHarinaam#5638085866328132466 China Town Harinaam https://picasaweb.google.com/107408321416905731601/ChinatownHarinaam# http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfBHlqQwzc4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hwJp82DGCg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IvNqAci2LM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df_S4oLQ7mw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETZ-uaIkM8U&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPPrrXzLWGQ&feature=related ( special dance!! ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9qj6FBDf8g&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8tpXunnQ5A&feature=related July 28 Harinaam https://picasaweb.google.com/107408321416905731601/SuddenHarinaam# http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg0cBVjltRE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWtg0IZuCVI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBy2aOI2gWg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXpHdx8hJpU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y39x_GQjlaU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcWz9QkmYhQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGxAM_PSHjs&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjNE-dP1HEI&feature=related Harinaam at Shinjuku https://picasaweb.google.com/117586163653388706209/SpontaneousHarinaam# Vedic reference on Sankirtan
Sankirtan is the Svarupa (essential nature) of God. Dhvani is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is the essence of the Vedas. The four Vedas originate from sound. There are four kinds of sound, viz., Vaikhari (vocal),Madhyama (from the throat), Pasyanti (from the heart) and Para (from the navel). Sound originates from the navel. Vedas also originates from the navel. Sankirtan and Vedas are born from the same source.
People sit together and sing the names of the Lord with harmony and concord, and with Suddha or Divine Bhava (feeling). This is Sankirtan. Sankirtan is accompanied by the play of musical sounds as the word 'San' precedes 'kirtan.' Sankirtan is an exact science. It elevates the mind quickly and intensifies the Bhava or divine feeling to a maximum degree.
Nama and Nami are inseparable. Nama means Name (Name of God). Nami means 'that which is denoted by the Nama or Name'. Nama is greater than the Nami. Even in worldly experience the man dies but his name is remembered for a long time. Kalidasa, Valmiki, Tulsidas, etc., are remembered even today. Nama is nothing but Chaitanya. Sankirtan is singing God's name with Bhava, Prem or divine feeling.
Sankirtan Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, cheapest and best way for attaining God-realization in this age. People cannot practice severe austerities now-a-days. They do not have the strength of will to practice Hatha Yoga. They cannot maintain perfect life-long Brahmacharya. They do not have the prerequisites for Raja Yoga. They are not endowed with the keen intellect necessary for Jnana Yoga or Vedantic Sadhana. But this Sankirtan Yoga or the Yoga of Singing Lord's Names is within the reach of all.
Let us, therefore, sing the Maha Mantra
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
This is the great Mantra which is specially meant for the people of Kali Yuga (this modern age of destruction) . Narada went to Lord Brahma and said: "O Lord, the people of Kail Yuga will not be able to practice austerities, nor to perform the Yajnas (sacrifices), nor to pursue the path of Vedanta. Kindly have mercy on them and tell me some easy way by which they can attain God." Lord Brahma in His Supreme Compassion and Mercy gave this Maha Mantra by repeating which people of the Kali Yuga will attain Self-realization. Therefore, sing the Lord's Names; serve, love, give, meditate, realize; be good and do good (this is the essence of all scriptures); be kind and be compassionate; enquire "Who am I ?", know the Self and be free. May God bless you all with health, long life, peace, prosperity and Eternal Bliss.
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