In the preliminary stages of chanting, the practitioner experiences a clearing of consciousness, peace of mind, and relief from unwanted drives and habits. The initial result of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra is summarized by Srila Prabhupada in his commentary on the Bhagavad-gita: 'We have practical experience that any person who is chanting the holy names of Krishna (Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare) in course of time feels some transcendental pleasure and very quickly becomes purified of all material contamination.' Of all such authentic processes, India's timeless Vedas tell us that meditation on the Hare Krishna mantra is the most powerful. It must, however, be uncovered by a genuine spiritual process. The transcendental potency necessary for developing complete psychological and spiritual fulfillment is already present within everyone. In order to counteract and prevent these subtle infections of the self, we should, as recommended in the Vedic literatures, incorporate into our lives a program of self-examination and steady inner growth, based on spiritual strength and clarity of thought. If we ignore ourspiritual health requirements, we become overwhelmed by negative material tendencies like anxiety, hatred, loneliness, prejudice, greed, boredom, envy, and anger.

More important, but less well known, is the inner self's need for spiritual nourishment and attention. Highly susceptible to infection, we eventually become ill. If we neglect these demands, our bodies become weakened and resistance wanes. Proper diet, adequate exercise, and sufficient rest are necessary to keep our bodies strong and fit. In a culture like ours, in which inner, spiritual development is almost totally neglected in favor of materialistic pursuits, we might have something to learn from their meditational practices.'Įveryone knows that a happy life requires good health. Daniel Coleman, associate editor of Psychology Today and author of The Varieties of Meditative Experiences, after studying the meditational techniques of members of the Krishna consciousness movement, said, 'I found the Hare Krishna devotees to be well-integrated, friendly, and productive human beings.

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