| Text / Source | Equivalent Saying | |---------------|--------------------| | | “Śṛṇvatāṁ sva-kathāḥ kṛṣṇaḥ puṇya-śravaṇa-kīrtanaḥ hṛdy antaḥ-stho hy abhadrāṇi vidhunoti suhṛt satām” – Kṛṣṇa within the heart removes all impurities. | | Caitanya Caritāmṛta (Madhya 22.31) | “Kṛṣṇa vinā keha duḥkha nāre nāśāite” – Without Kṛṣṇa, no one can destroy suffering. | | Bhagavad Gītā (6.20-23) | The state of yoga (union with the Supreme) is described as duḥkha-saṁyoga-viyoga – freedom from contact with suffering. |
Why should you chant this? In the Vedic tradition, it is believed that in the current age (Kali Yuga), chanting the holy name is the most effective spiritual practice. harikrsna vina duhkha kona hare
The holy name of Krishna (Hare Krishna) is non-different from Krishna. Therefore, chanting: | Text / Source | Equivalent Saying |