![]() ![]() Watch our helpful demonstration video: How to Practice Japa Mantra Meditation.) (Continue pulling beads towards you, as before. If you are going to chant more than one round of japa, then, without chanting on the Krishna bead, turn the strand around and begin the next round. “I offer my obeisances to Sri Krishna Chaitanya, Prabhu Nityananda, Sri Advaita, Gadadhara, Srivasa and all others in the line of devotion.” This is a prayer to Krishna’s most merciful avatar, Lord Chaitanya and His associates, to help us become ecstatic and avoid offenses while chanting. Many people like to chant it before each round. It is beneficial to chant the Pancha-tattva mantra before beginning your japa meditation. This is known as one round of japa and usually takes from six to ten minutes. In this way, continue chanting on each of the 108 beads in the strand until you again reach the Krishna bead. Then move forward to the next bead (pulling the bead towards you, into your hand) and repeat the mantra. Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Gently roll the bead between the thumb and middle finger of your right hand while chanting: Begin with the bead next to the Krishna bead. There are 108 beads and one larger bead, known as the head bead, or Krishna bead. Fingering the beads also engages your sense of touch and helps to focus your mind on the activity of chanting. The main purpose of the beads is to keep track of the number of mantras chanted. ![]() Chanting “Rounds”īhakti yoga practitioners decide on a minimum number of mantras they want to chant each day. Place your beads in the bag, and you’re ready to go. Your index finger comes out of the smaller hole on the other side, to help you hold on to the bag. One side of the bag is large enough to insert your hand. While chanting, you’ll keep the sacred japa beads in a bead bag to keep them clean and off the floor. Accept my regards Oh lord.’ 4.Bhakti yoga practice includes chanting the Hare Krishna mantra softly to oneself. ![]() To such a supreme deity I offer my salutations. The divine Krishna is limitless and not even Gods or demons can define the limit of Sri Krishna. ![]() Meaning: ‘Lord Krishna is constantly governing the thoughts of ascetics (yogis) in meditation. Meaning: Ode to Sri Krishna and Lord Rama who are both two bodies but one being, as they are the incarnation of Sri Hari Vishnu. ( Wonderful Benefits of Chanting Hare Krishna Maha Mantra) This mantra first appeared in the Kali-Santarana Upanishad. Meaning: Accept my salutations, Oh Sri Krishna. ![]()
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