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Lessons from a Parrot by Yugavatara Dasa

Dec 1, 2011 | Holy Name, Volume-08 Number-12 (Indian), Yugavatara Dasa

A sadhaka’s struggle to overcome mechanical chanting and become attentive. Many of us chant Hare Krishna like parrots. Yes, we do! Parrotlike chanting neither transforms the heart nor helps when we need it most at the most crucial time of... read more

Receiving And Giving The Holy Name by Urmila Devi Dasi

May 1, 2007 | Holy Name, Urmila Devi Dasi, Volume-04 Number-05 (Indian)

The glory of the Lord's holy name is confidential knowledge that must be passed on to others with care. This is the sixth in a series of articles on offenses to be avoided when trying to progress spiritually by chanting God's names. This article... read more

The True Meaning and Glories Of The Holy Name by Urmila Devi Dasi

Sep 1, 2006 | Holy Name, Urmila Devi Dasi, Volume-03 Number-30 (Indian)

We risk disrespecting God when we underestimate the spiritual power of chanting His nameas. This is the fourth in a series of articles on offenses to be avoided when trying to progress spiritually by chanting God's names. This article discusses the offenses... read more

Respect for Those Who Give the Holy Name by Urmila Devi Dasi

Sep 1, 2004 | Holy Name, Urmila Devi Dasi, Volume-38 Number-05

Lord Krsna reveals Himself through His holy names to chanters who honor and obey His agents. This is the fifth in a series of articles on offenses to be avoided when trying to progress spiritually by chanting God's names. This article discusses the offense of... read more

Seven Benefits of Chanting by Nagaraja Dasa

Mar 1, 2004 | From the Editor, Holy Name, Nagaraja Dasa, Volume-38 Number-02

On encountering Hare Krsna devotees chanting on the street, people respond with every reaction from amusement to anger. Few understand what the chanting is all about. To many, it seems a frivolity, often inspiring the remark "Get a job!" But there's... read more

The True Meaning and Glories of the Holy Name by Urmila Devi Dasi

Mar 1, 2004 | Holy Name, Urmila Devi Dasi, Volume-38 Number-02

We risk disrespecting God when we underestimate the spiritual power of chanting His names. This is the fourth in a series of articles on offenses to be avoided when trying to progress spiritually by chanting God's names. This article discusses the offenses of... read more