Preparing karma-free vegetarian food is a devotional focal point in bhakti -yoga. In the Bhagavad-gita Krishna explains, “If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit, or water, I will accept it.” By preparing pure, natural vegetarian food and then offering it to God in a spirit of devotion, we turn […]
We don’t think twice about taking a shower every morning. It’s just something we naturally do. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t feel ready to face the day ahead. Great sages explain that just as we bathe in water every day to cleanse the body, we should similarly bathe in the words of the sacred texts […]
Chanting the Hare Krishna mantra is considered the most important activity within bhakti -yoga. It’s essentially a prayer that means “O energy of the Lord (Hare), O all-attractive Lord (Krishna), O supreme enjoyer (Rama), please engage me in Your service.” Collective chanting accompanied by musical instruments is known as Kirtan. Individual chanting on prayers beads […]
Bhakti -yoga is not an armchair philosophy, a religious doctrine or a Sunday ritual. It is a way of life. While the process may appear simplistic, when practiced with sincerity and purity it actually combines and synthesises all other disciplines. In the Bhakti -Rasamrita Sindhu, a 16th century thesis on the science of devotion, the great […]
Congratulations again that you have come this far. Find below a Daily Program you will find useful Chant 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra depending upon your inspiration Eat a Diet of Karma Free Food Read for a minimum of 30 minutes everyday. Follow the list of advanced books below. These will help you […]
Bhakti -yoga is not an armchair philosophy, a religious doctrine or a Sunday ritual. It is a way of life. While the process may appear simplistic, when practiced with sincerity and purity it actually combines and synthesises all other disciplines. In the Bhakti -Rasamrita Sindhu, a 16th century thesis on the science of devotion, the great […]