Chant clearly and hear

[Guest guest]

The words "Hare Krsna" should be very distinctly pronounced and heard.

Sometimes one mechanically produces a hissing sound instead of chanting with

the proper pronunciation with the help of the lips and tongue. Chanting is

very simple, but one must practice it seriously.

 

CC Adi 17.32 purport

 

 

I am glad to hear that you are always keeping engaged in Krishna's service

and chanting Hare Krishna. As you chant, try to hear each word very

carefully and always complete your sixteen rounds. Regular and attentive

chanting, along with following the four regulative principles will keep one

pure. Simply by following these principles and chanting Hare Krishna one can

make his life successful and perfect.

 

Letter, 20 February, 1972

 

 

One should note in this connection that chanting involves the activities of

the upper and lower lips as well as the tongue. All three must be engaged in

chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. The words "Hare Krsna" should be very

distinctly pronounced and heard. Sometimes one mechanically produces a

hissing sound instead of chanting with the proper pronunciation with the

help of the lips and tongue. Chanting is very simple, but one must practice

it seriously.

 

Adi 17.32 Purport

 

 

As soon as we have got some time, chant Hare Krsna. Either loudly or

silent... As far as possible loudly; if not possible, silently. But the

tongue must go, Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare

Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. The tongue must work. And as far as possible,

should be heard... That is... And officially, krkshaharama (Prabhupada

chants very fast with words running into each other indistinctly). Not like

that (chants again like that) Not like that. That will not... Every word

should be distinctly chanted and heard, not official. So stress on this

point.

 

Room Conversation, July 16, 1973, London