![]() ![]() The first and foremost principle of Krishna Consciousness is chanting the Hare Krishna mantra: Since the vast majority of our readers are coming to Srila Prabhupada and Krishna Consciousness for the first time through Internet searches, and without access to devotee association or a nearby Hare Krishna temple, many people have inquired about how they can set up an altar in their homes and start practicing Krishna Consciousness at their own pace. Guess that is why it is called “Self Realization”. So we are forced by circumstances to practice our spiritual life on our own. We don’t always have the luxury to visit our local church or temple to practice our spiritual life, in association with others. My wife and I were discussing the other morning how with this pandemic, and now with the recent snow storm, many of us are forced to stay home. “It brings a state of ecstasy.” (Allen Ginsberg, New York Times) We felt exalted it was a very happy time for us.” (George Harrison, Chant and Be Happy) ![]() It went on to the point where our jaws were aching, singing the mantra over and over and over and over and over. As soon as we stopped, it was like the lights went out. Like six hours we sang, because we couldn’t stop once we got going. I remember we sang it for days, John and I, with ukulele banjos, sailing through the Greek islands chanting Hare Krishna. “Before meeting Prabhupada and all of you, I had bought that album Prabhupada did in New York, and John and I listened to it. Try it!” ( Happening Album, back cover liner notes) This is Bhaktiyoga, the yoga for a New Age. This life is lived in love and can most easily be reached by SINGING and DANCING. A new life of bliss and Cosmic Consciousness await you on the other side of the mirror of the mind. You already know it! Simply raise your arms over your head and dance. Dance! Do the ‘Dance of Ecstacy.’ Anyone can. SING! As you sing, you will feel like dancing. Simply sit down, RELAX, and LISTEN! Listen carefully and gradually you will begin to feel like singing too. It is easy and can be practiced by anyone. “This Transcendental Sound Vibration is called Bhakti yoga, or the Yoga of Ecstacy. Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Click to listen the the Krishna Consciousness Happening Album ![]()
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