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How many rounds we should chant Hare Krishna mantra?
Gaṇeśa: What if that fever is not being diminished? Prabhupāda: Then he should try to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, ins… of sixteen rounds, sixty-four rounds. That is the way. Sixteen round is the minimum.
How do you follow the four regulative principles?
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- 1 No Intoxication.
- 2 No Meat Eating.
- 3 No Gambling.
- 4 No Illicit Sex.
- 5 Concluding Note.
What are Iskcon rules?
During initiation (diksha) ISKCON devotees vow to follow four basic rules and regulations, They are as follows:
- to follow a lacto-vegetarian Krishna-prasadam diet,
- to not consume any intoxicants (alcohol, cigarettes or drugs; tea, coffee and caffeinated drinks are also avoided),
- to not gamble, and.
How many rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra should we chant?
In addition to following the four regulative principles and chanting at least 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra daily we have to consider the ten offenses in regard to chanting the holy name: The first is to blaspheme the great devotees who have tried to spread the glories of the holy name throughout the world.
Can we make any advancement in Krishna Consciousness without chanting 16 rounds?
If we are thinking that we can make any advancement in Krishna consciousness without coming to the platform of chanting at 1east 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra daily and strictly following the four regulative principles we are simply deluding ourselves. There is no spiritual life without following these principles, only useless sentiment.
How long does it take to chant (and why)?
(1) “A round (108 times) of chanting will take 5.5 to 8 minutes depending on the experience. Thus, if a person completes a round within 5 minutes, that means, he has (i) not concentrated on manthra or (ii) omitted some terms of manthra, or (iii) skipped some beads (less than 108 times). (2) Quality of Chanting is important.
What are the Ten offenses to chanting Maha Mantra?
“In addition to these rules there are ten offenses to chanting the Maha Mantra which should be avoided. These rules are as follows: 1) blaspheming the Lord’s devotee. 2) Considering the Lord and the demigods on the same level. 3) Neglecting the orders of the spiritual master.