Writings: Nama-tattva

The Ten Offences to the Holy Name of Kṛṣṇa

Sep 7 2022 - Krishna Talk 242
For the holy name to take effect, in the Garuḍa Purāṇa, ten offences to the holy name are listed that must be avoided. One should simply avoid them. It is not difficult. One or two take a little more practice than the others. The last one is the biggest hangup. The first one is the worst of all,... » more

The Greatest Gift - Part 2

Pilgrims at Kumbha Mela
May 23 2021 - Krishna Talk 232
We are very far from the Infinite, yet the simple process of chanting His Holy Name, which is non-different from the Lord Himself, allows us to touch His essence, to experience a closeness with Him and His wonderful pastimes. » more

The Greatest Gift - Part 1

May 1 2021 - Krishna Talk 230
Devotional life or Bhakti-yoga is a science which follows very exact guidelines — which are both very easy to follow and at the same time difficult for many, because their feet may be firmly rooted in material desires and sinful activities. Yet the Holy Name chanted purely will pull them out of the... » more

The Appearance of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu – the Golden Avatara. The Advent of the Holy Name and the Sankirtana Movement

Mar 10 2017 - Krishna Talk 196
The following is a compendium of verses and quotes about the appearance of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and the advent of the Holy Name and the Sankirtana Movement, compiled by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja. » more

Pět přikázání Šrí Čaitanji Maháprabhua

Mar 7 2012 - Krishna Talk 138
Existuje správný způsob, jak rozvíjet vědomí Kršny, a existuje správná linie. Musíme pochopit, co to znamená. » more

The Five Precepts of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu

Mar 7 2012 - Krishna Talk 138
There’s a proper way to cultivate Krsna Consciousness and there's a proper line. We have to understand what that is. » more

The Maha Mantra

Jun 4 2008 - Krishna Talk 79
The Gaudiya conception of the maha-mantra is exclusive and stands distinct from all other sampradayas. The Gaudiya conception is exclusive in that it surpasses even the greatest expectations of the Vedas (liberation) and affords one the highest fulfillment of the ultimate goal of life. This is not... » more

Técnicas de Meditación y El Santo Nombre

Oct 2 2006 - Krishna Talk 63
Recientemente ha habido algunas controversias acerca de las técnicas de meditación y de control mental mientras uno está realizado el canto de la japa (el Santo Nombre). A menudo se dice que estamos haciendo meditación con mantras, por ello deseaba saber si nuestros Acaryas o los Sastras han... » more

Meditation Techniques and the Holy Name

Oct 2 2006 - Krishna Talk 63
There have been some recent discussions about techniques for meditation and controlling the mind while chanting japa [the Holy Name]. It is often said that we are doing mantra meditation, so I was wondering if our acaryas or the sastra have recommended any particular techniques that we can use... » more

Cantando El Santo Nombre

Oct 21 2003 - Krishna Talk 45
¿Cómo debemos cantar el Santo Nombre de Krsna? ¿Cuál debería ser nuestro estado de ánimo y cual debe ser nuestra meditación? » more

Chanting the Holy Name

Oct 21 2003 - Krishna Talk 45
How should we chant the Holy Name of Krsna? What should be our mood and what should be our meditation? » more

Медитация и Святое Имя

Jul 16 2000 - Krishna Talk 2
На что нужно направлять свой ум во время повторения Святых Имён Господа? » more

Meditation And The Holy Name

Jul 16 2000 - Krishna Talk 2
What should be the meditation of the mind while engaged in chanting the Holy Names of the Lord? » more

Suddha Nama

Date Unknown - Article
The holy name is not a physical sound, but the descent of the spiritual realm through sound vibration- golokera prema-dhana, hari-nama-sankirtana. The name is all spiritual-cinmaya. Thus it is beyond material contamination and can connect us to the higher reality. » more