Guest guest Posted March 13, 1999 Report Share Posted March 13, 1999 [Text 74249 from SOCHI] PAMHO AGTSP Some camps claim there is no evidence that Lord Caitanya introduced kirtan with Hare Krsna Mahamantra (they say it's only for japa or whatever). Of course, there are many very sound arguments against this claim, but I would like to share just one quote I came across today. This is the translation of Kusakratha Prabhu (Sarvabhavana Prabhu's translation basicly matches it, too). Caitanya-bhagavata, Madhya-khanda, ch.23 75. The Lord personally taught them, “Please happily hear from Me the mahä-mantra of Lord Kåñëa's names. It is: 76. “Hare Kåñëa Hare Kåñëa Kåñëa Kåñëa Hare Hare Hare Räma Hare Räma Räma Räma Hare Hare” 77. The Lord said, “Regularly chant japa of this mahä-mantra. 78. In this way you will attain all perfections. Chant at any time and in any circumstance. There are no other rules for chanting. 79. Gather together, five or ten, in your own homes, clap hands and sing kértana of these holy names. 80. “You may also sing these words: haraye namaù kåñëa yädaväya namaù gopäla govinda räma çré-madhusüdana 81. Gathering at home with parents, wife, and children, please sing kértana in this way.” Pretty straightforward. Your servant apd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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