Break Free Now

For countless eons you've been waiting for this moment when you can finally break free from the chains of material existence and regain your eternal, full-of-knowledge, and full-of-bliss position in the spiritual sky. Now, by the combined mercy of guru and Krishna, you have been given the key that unlocks the door to permanent deliverance from all forms of suffering. Take advantage of this most auspicious opportunity and fully break free now from the clutches of maya or illusion.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: Can Chanting Alone Lead to Perfection?

Gurudeva:

Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Thank you very much for your daily thoughts on the sublime philosophy of Krishna Consciousness.

There are so many rules and regulations to follow if one wants to become a sincere devotee of Srila Prabhupada and his disciples. If one is very much caught up in maya, even though aware of these rules and regulations, is it correct to assume that by at the very least chanting the Hare Krishna mahamantra one will be guided by Lord Krishna and it will be made clear what to do? I guess what I mean is that if one is not strictly following, but wants to follow in his heart, but is just stuck, can one just start with the chanting and be confident that the Lord will guide him? Can one just do this one thing-chanting the Hare Krishna mahamantra-and the Lord will slowly guide him step by step?

I hope you understand my question. I realize I am a fool by not following, but can I just start with this one thing?

I look forward to your answer. Thank you very much.

Chris H.

Answer: If You Chant Sincerely

Yes. It is fact that even if you can't do anything else, if you will simply sincerely chant the Hare Krishna mahamantra as much as possible every day, by the power of Krishna's holy name your spiritual life will gradually become perfect. If you simply chant Hare Krishna, everything else will follow.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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