The Path of Perfection | Chapter Ten

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“We may take the effort to spend a great deal of money and attempt to build or establish a temple for Krishna, but if we do so we must observe many rules and regulations and see properly to the temple’s management. But herein it is confirmed that simply by chanting, any man can have the benefit of keeping company with Krishna.

Just as Arjuna is deriving benefit by being in the same chariot with Lord Sri Krishna, we can also benefit by associating with Krishna through the chanting of His holy names—

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare

This maha-mantra is not my personal concoction but is authorized by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is considered to be not only an authority but the incarnation of Lord Sri Krishna Himself.

It was Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu who said, “O Lord, You are so kind to the people of this material world that You expand Yourself in Your holy name so that they can associate with You.”

Although the maha-mantra is in the Sanskrit language and many people do not know its meaning, it is still so attractive that people participate when it is chanted publicly. When chanting the maha-mantra, we are completely safe, even in this most dangerous position.

We should always be aware that in this material world, we are always in a dangerous position. Srimad-Bhagavatam confirms: padam padam yad vipadam na tesam. In this world, there is danger at every step. The devotees of the Lord, however, are not meant to remain in this miserable, dangerous place. Therefore we should take care to advance in Krishna consciousness while in this human form. Then our happiness is assured.” Full Chapter

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