Be All That You Can Be for Krishna

Be all that you can be for Krishna. When you engage in devotional service strive for excellence in every respect. In other words don't be mediocre. The more you can excel in Krishna consciousness, the more you will experience Krishna at every minute, everywhere, and in everything. And there is nothing more wonderful more ecstatic, more thrilling, more fulfilling, and more truly amazing than this in all of the three worlds.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Devotees Relish Krishna Bhakti Bliss in Salvador, Brazil

Devotees Relish Krishna Bhakti Bliss in Salvador, Brazil

Answers by Citing the Vedic Version:

Question: Why 16 Rounds Instead of Chanting Once a Day?

I find it very difficult to understand why it is that important to chant 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra on japa mala beads. Why it is not sufficient to chant once a day with full meditation on Krshna? Also, does it have to be a special kind of beads? I know Krishna says in the Gita, "patram pushpam toyam" that if you offer flower or leaf or water with faith and love, I will accept it. Please help me understand the meaning.
thanks

Poonam

Answer: We Are Not Yet Capable of Full Absorption in Krishna

Because we are not capable of fully absorbing ourselves in Krishna once a today, therefore we require to chant at least 16 rounds of Hare Krishna japa mala every day to gradually train ourselves how to fix our minds fully on Lord Shri Krishna. Because the tulasi plant is very, very dear to Krishna it is recommended to chant Hare Krishna japa on sacred tulasi beads.

Krishna is very pleased to accept our offering of foodstuffs from the category of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and grains if we offer them to Him with love and devotion.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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