Japa Life Journal

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s Deep Realizations on the Holy Name

Purusa Sukta — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:28:51 +0000

“There is no vow like chanting the holy name, no knowledge superior to it,
no meditation which comes anywhere near it, and it gives the highest
result. No penance is equal to it, and nothing is as potent or powerful as
the holy name. Chanting is the greatest act of piety and the supreme
refuge. Even the words of the Vedas do not possess sufficient power to
describe its magnitude. Chanting is the highest path to liberation, peace
and eternal life. It’s the pinnacle of devotion, the heart’s joyous
proclivity and attraction and the best form of remembrance of the Supreme
Lord. The holy name has appeared solely for the benefit of the living
entities as their lord and master, their supreme worshipful object and
their spiritual guide and mentor. Whoever continuously chants Lord
Krishna’s holy name, even in his sleep, can easily realize that the name is
a direct manifestation of Krishna Himself, in spite of the influences of
Kali-yuga.”

- Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s Harinam Cintamani

The Japa Retreat Experience

Purusa Sukta — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:00:41 +0000

What is the Japa Retreat like? What makes it so special?

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Japa Retreat Delphi Level 1 Testimonials2

Purusa Sukta — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:21:14 +0000

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Giriraj Maharaja on the Japa Retreat

Purusa Sukta — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:20:20 +0000

Giriraj Maharaja.

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“You are chanting… So I am pleased.”

Purusa Sukta — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:15:26 +0000

“You are chanting. I am very much pleased. That’s all. I came to your country to chant, that ‘You chant also along with me.’ So you are helping me by chanting. So I am pleased.”

(Srila Prabhupada Lecture; July 16, 1971)

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One Mantra at a Time

Purusa Sukta — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:10:46 +0000

Struggle with the mind while chanting? Yajna Purusha Prabhu could help you–just chant one mantra at a time!

1. How many mantras can we really chant?

2. Regaining the sweetness

3. Sankalpa

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Chanting with an Open Heart

Purusa Sukta — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:09:37 +0000

How to keep the heart soft and open to the Holy Names? Giriraj Maharaja speaks about this at the Level 2 Japa Retreat in Georgia, 2008.

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Youth Share their Experiences after the Personal Bhajana Day

Purusa Sukta — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:30:42 +0000

All Japa Retreats, including the Youth Japa Retreat, have a “Personal Bhajan Day” sometimes called “The 64 Rounds Day.” On this day participants take a vow of silence and spend the whole day in personal hearing, chanting and reflection. Watch some of the youth share their experience. (Youth Japa Retreat–Entering the Inner Kirtan, Sharanagati Farm, 2008.)

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