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How
does
chanting Hare
Krishna
practically
benefit you?
What do the major religions say about chanting the holy names of Lord?
Christianity
Christ glorified the
Lord’s holy name by
saying “Our Father
who art in Heaven,
hallowed be Thy
Name”
Sikhism
Guru Nanakprayed “In the
ambrosial hours ofthe morning I
meditate on thegrace of the true
name”
Islam
Muslims
repeatedly chant
the sacred name of
God - “Allah”
Buddhism
Buddhists also
practice repetition
of the name of
Lord Buddha
(namu amida butsu)
Sanätana dharma
It also
recommends
repetition of the
holy names of the
Lord, in form of
mantra
CHANT ...
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA
KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
HARE RAMA HARE RAMARAMA RAMA HARE HARE
AND BE HAPPY!!
MANAH + TRAH
MIND
SAVE
What is a mantra?
Benefits of Chanting
Hare Krishna Mantra
Freedom from the reactions of karma
Relief from unwanted drives & habits
In our present condition, we are slaves to any whimsical thoughts
and desires.
PLEASANT MOOD
“If I start my day on a spiritual
note by chanting Hare Krishna, I
can make it through the day
in a pleasant mood.”
Stephen Farmer
Health food store owner
PEACE OF MIND
“Chanting Hare Krishna and
reading authorized books
on Krishna Consciousness has brought me great peace.”
Ramesh Lal
Toronto Health Spa proprietor
OPENS THE EYES OF WISDOM
“Chanting has opened my eyes to
things I never noticed. Its like
beautiful music – a very peaceful feeling, very satisfying.”
Mrs. Grace Acquistapace
Housewife
STRESS RELIEF“When I am
stressed out, I chant. It’s one thing which charges my batteries. It
clears my mind and brings me back in focus.”
Paul Bleier
Printing Executive
MENTAL STABILITY“When I’m
nervous I find chanting very
calming. I don’t get shaken up at
little things.”
Mrs. Sally Raleigh
Merchandiser
POSITIVE THINKING
“My outlook towards life is
lot more brighter, after
starting to associate with Hare Krishna devotees and chanting the
mahä-mantra.”
Bruce Klienberg
Army Officer
“I’ve noticed that as chanters progress from one level to deeper level, they become
more realistic, more tolerant
and more energetic.”
Dr. Donald R. Tuck
Associate Professor, Western Kentucky
University
DEVELOPMENT OF MATURITY
CHANT …
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA
KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
HARE RAMA HARE RAMA
RAMA RAMA HARE HARE
AND BE HAPPY!!
Hare Krishna