Citizens of the Spiritual World

Even though each of us are legally citizens of various countries and carry a passport from our country to prove that we are a citizen of that country, the fact is that our actual citizenship is in the spiritual world. This material world is not our actual home. Somehow or other due to misuse of our free will we got sidetracked along the way and got stuck here in Martyaloka, the land of death. So now let us focus fully on getting back to our actual home, that place where we once resided and eternally belong.

Our Real Home is With Krishna in the Spiritual Sky

Our Real Home is With Krishna in the Spiritual Sky

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Sankarshan Das Adhikari - Artist's Concept of Our Completed Project in Austin, Texas USA

Answers by Citing the Vedic Version:

Question: Do I Have to Chant With Closed Eyes?

I am doing my first 10 to 12 rounds sitting in the temple and trying sincerely to hear the syllables of the Maha Mantra. Sometimes when my legs get numb I get up and complete the rest of my rounds while walking in a veranda of the temple. I am confused whether there is any rule to complete all the 16 rounds sitting with closed eyes.

Kindly help me out in the situation.

Thank you for your anticipated enlightenment.

Your servant,
Sradhanjali Bhuyan

Answer: Closing Eyes During Japa is Not Necessary

Chanting japa can be done while sitting, standing, or walking. Chanting for an extended time with fully closed eyes is not recommended because there will be a tendency to fall asleep. This is why even for the yogis it is prescribed in the Bhagavad-gita that they should meditate with half-closed eyes. Regarding sitting, standing, or walking--simply do whatever best facilitates your absorption in Krishna’s holy names. For example, there is a video of Srila Prabhupada pacing back and forth in his room while chanting japa. Taking a walk outside, however, is not recommended for your 16 rounds of japa because you will be focusing on so many others that will be diverting your mind from Krishna’s holy names.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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