How can I devote myself to Krishna?
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How can I devote myself to Krishna?
Bhakti yoga means the path of dedication and love. The Bhagavad Gita describes physical exercise of yoga and the spiritual nature of yoga….Practice Bhakti Yoga.
- Chanting.
- Studying sacred texts.
- Spending time with other Hare Krishna devotees.
- Upholding the four principles.
- Eating a vegan or vegetarian diet.
Which mantra can be chanted without guru?
There, are some Vedic mantra, for which you have to take Diksha of a guru, but there are many sidhha mantra which can be chanted without guru. These are-Om, Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaya, Om namo Shivay, Om Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai ram,gayatri mantra etc. Mantras are a much misunderstood concept.
Can I chant Hare Krishna without initiation?
Yes. If there is love and yearning in the heart for Krishna, there’s no need for initiation. If there is some desire in the heart other than Krishnavand you need something from him, still there’s no need for initiation. There is no need for anyone between you and God.
Why do devotees suffer?
Devotees suffering ends once they attain Krishna Because Krishna is our only hope. He is our only saviour. We should never leave him. So, in spite of all our sufferings, we should always try our best to take shelter of Krishna.
Is there a quality to the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra?
The answer is there is a quality to the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. If the chanting of Hare Krishna is done purely then the results will be very quick and very great, but if there are offenses in the chanting then the results will be very, very limited.
What is the best way to devote your life to Krishna?
The best and most effective way to do it in this age is by chanting: By your life being devoted to Krishna, do you mean you spend all of your time chanting and meditating etc.? It is difficult for us, brought up in the western world, to just sit down and chant and meditate. There are some great devotees who have done it in the past.
Can Haridasa Thakura chant Hare Krishna?
So Haridasa Thakura was able to just sit down at Jaganatha Puri [a holy city in India] and chant Hare Krishna but it is not possible for us. We vow to chant at least 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra each day (it takes 2 – 3 hours only) and the rest of the time we spend engaged in Krishna’s service.
Do I have to cook for Lord Krishna?
No. Marry for Krishna because you can serve Krishna together with husband/wife; Get children and give a new devotee servant to Lord; Go to shops to purchase things to perform service to the Lord or to cook food for lord and then honour it. Do not cook for you. Work and earn and spend a part for lord’s service.