Philosophy
   

Vaishnava Philosophy

Bhakti-yoga

Disciplic Succession

Practical Krishna Consciousness

 
Devotional Service

Hearing and Chanting

Deity worship

Holy Days and Festivals

Prasadam

Tulasi worship

Ekadasi

Four regulative principles

Mangala Arati

 
 
 
 
Practical Krishna Consciousness

Hearing and chanting

Spiritual life begins with hearing and chanting. Together they form the essence of the means of advancement.

By hearing and chanting:
one's heart and mind are purified and elevated,
one gains spiritual strength,
one pleases Krishna.

In the beginning it may be difficult, but with constant practice one gradually develops a taste.

Action
Most people hear and speak about mundane topics.

Result
Their minds become absorbed in mundane thoughts.

Action
Keep the natural tendency to hear and speak, but change the subject to Krishna .

Result
This way, one's mind will become spiritually enlightened.

 

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