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Yoga For Modern Age

Based on teachings of His Divine Grace

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Founder-Acharya of ISKCON

Jet Age

Life in fast lane

Yoga

A general misconception

What is Yoga? Process of linking ourselves with the Supreme

Añöäìga-yoga the eight divisional yoga system

• Yama

controlling the senses

• Niyama

following the rules and regulation

• Äsana

practicing the sitting posture

• Präëäyäma breath control

Añöäìga-yoga eight divisional yoga system • the Pratyähära controlling the senses from sense enjoyment

• Dhäraëä

concentration

• Dhyäna meditation

• Samädhi

Añöäìga-yoga as mentioned in Bhagavad-Gita • Go to a secluded sacred

place. • Lead a life of complete celibacy.

Añöäìga-yoga as mentioned in Bhagavad-Gita • Lay kuça grass on the ground and then cover it with a deerskin, neither too high nor too low. • Sit alone in a rigid posture, which cannot be

How many of us are willing to give this yoga system a try

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5,000 years ago when conditions were much more favorable, Arjuna expressed his inability to practice such yoga, saying

“For the mind is restless, turbulent, obstinate and very strong, O Kåñëa, and to subdue it, I think, is more difficult than controlling the wind.”

Bhagavad-gétä 6.34

Different Yoga practices for Different Yugas kåte yad dhyäyato viñëuà tretäyäà yajato makhaiù dväpare paricaryäyäà kalau tad dhari-kértanät Çrémad-Bhägavatam (12.3.52)

Satya-yuga Meditation on Lord Visnu

Tretä-yuga Performing Expensive Sacrifices

Dväpara-yuga Elaborate Temple Worship

Kali-yuga (the present age)

Chanting Holy Names of the Lord

What do the major religions say about chanting the holy names of Lord?

Christianity Christ glorified the Lord’s holy name by saying “Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name”

Sikhism Guru Nanak prayed “In the ambrosial hours of the morning I meditate on the grace of the true name”

Islam

Muslims repeatedly chant the sacred name of God - “Allah”

Buddhism Buddhists also practice repetition of the name of Lord Buddha (namu amida butsu)

Sanätana dharma It also recommends repetition of the holy names of the Lord, in form of mantra

What is a Mantra?

MAN + TRA MIND DELIVER

Japa Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Sankirtan Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Scriptural References for chanting the Holy Names of Lord

Scriptural References hare kåñëa hare kåñëa kåñëa kåñëa hare hare hare räma hare räma räma räma hare hare iti ñoòaçakaà nämnäà kalikalmaña-näçanaà nätaù parataropäyaù sarvavedeñu dåçyate Kali-santaraëa Upaniñad

Scriptural References “After searching through all the Vedic literature one cannot find a method of religion more sublime for this age than the chanting of Upaniñad Hare Kali-santaraëa Krishna.”

Scriptural References dväparéyair janair viñëuù païcarätrais tu kevalaiù kalau tu näma-mätreëa püjyate bhagavän hariù Näräyaëa-saàhitä

Scriptural References “In the age of Kali, people should simply chant the holy names of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.” Näräyaëa-saàhitä

Scriptural References harer näma harer näma harer nämaiva kevalam kalau nästy eva nästy eva nästy eva gatir anyathä Çré Caitanya-caritämåta Adi-lélä 17.21

this age of Scriptural“In References

quarrel and hypocrisy the only means of deliverance is the chanting of the holy names of the Lord. There is no other way. There is no other way. There is no other Çré Caitanya-caritämåta Adi-lélä 17.21 way.”

Scriptural References kaler doña-nidhe räjann asti hy eko mahän guëaù kértanäd eva kåñëasya mukta-saìgaù paraà vrajet Çrémad-Bhägavatam (12.3.51)

Scriptural References “My dear King, although Kali-yuga is full of faults, there is still one good quality about this age. It is that simply by chanting the Hare Kåñëa mahä-mantra, one can become free from material bondage and be promoted to the transcendental kingdom.” Çrémad-Bhägavatam (12.3.51)

Scriptural References

yajïänäà japa-yajïo ’smi

Bhagavad-gétä 10.25

Scriptural References “Of sacrifices I am the chanting of the holy names {japa}.” Bhagavad-gétä 10.25

Scriptural References nämnäm akäri bahudhä nijasarva-çaktis taträrpitä niyamitaù smaraëe na kälaù etädåçé tava kåpä bhagavan mamäpi durdaivam édåçam ihäjani nänurägaù Çré Caitanya-caritämåta Antyalélä 20.16

Scriptural References

“My Lord, O Supreme Personality of Godhead, in Your holy name there is all good fortune for the living entity, and therefore You have many names, such as “Kåñëa” and “Govinda,” You have invested all Your potencies in those names, and there are no hard and fast rules for remembering Çré Caitanya-caritämåta Antyalélä 20.16 them.”

Scriptural References “Devotional service, beginning with the chanting of the holy name of the Lord, is the ultimate religious principle for the living entity in human society.” Çrémad-Bhägavatam 6.3.22

Scriptural References “Those who are actually advanced in knowledge are able to appreciate the essential value of this age of Kali. Such enlightened persons worship Kali-yuga because in this fallen age all perfection of life can easily be achieved by the performance of saìkértana.” Çrémad-Bhägavatam 11.5.36

Do’s of Chanting

Do’s for chanting the mahämantra

Chant the païca-tattva mantra before starting to chant the Hare Krishna mahä-mantra

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Païca-tattva mantra çré-kåñëa-caitanya prabhunityänanda çré-advaita gadädhara çréväsädi-gaurabhakta-vånda

Do’s for chanting the mahämantra

Chant audibly (loud enough to hear the mantra)

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Do’s for chanting the mahämantra

Pronounce each name distinctly

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Do’s for chanting the mahämantra

Chant with respect, devotion & concentrati on

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Do’s for chanting the mahämantra

You can chant in any place, sitting or walking, facing any direction

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Do’s for chanting the mahämantra

You can chant at any time However it is

recommended to chant during the early morning hours (brähma-muhürta)

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Do’s for chanting the mahämantra

You can chant either before or after taking bath

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Do’s for chanting the mahämantra

It is recommend ed to chant by keeping count

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(preferably on a Tulasé mälä having 108 beads)

Don’ts of Chanting

Don’ts for chanting the mahämantra

One should not chant only a portion of the mahä-mantra

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Don’ts for chanting the mahämantra

One should not chant on the Krishna bead of the japa mälä

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Don’ts for chanting the mahämantra

One should not chant while reading a book, or newspaper, or watching TV etc.

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Benefits of Chanting

Freedom from the reactions of sin

Relief from unwanted drives & habits

In our present condition, we are slaves to any whimsical thoughts and desires.

Benefits of Chanting • Freedom from anxiety and stress • Peace of mind • Real Happiness • Enlightenment

What people say about chanting Hare Krishna?

“Its really a process of having realization of God.” George Harrison

“Everything started happening for me when I began chanting Jean Claude Halliche Youngest Director Hare Krishna.” of 3M Inc. - France(29 year old)

“Chanting Hare Krishna has made a tremendous impact in my life.” Albert Brush Ford Owner - Ford Motors

“I've been chanting Hare Krishna for many years, and I've never found anything more pleasurable. Just try to chant 5-10 minutes a day for a week and you'll feel the

N.D. Desai Leading Indian Industrialist (Apar Limited, GE Apar Lighting, CEMA Tubes, Apar Infotech)

“Chanting Hare Krishna has helped me face all the ups and downs in my life with a great confidence and peace of mind.”

Hrishikesh Mafatlal CEO - Mafatlal Fabrics

“Chanting helped me give up bad habits. It changed my vision of Anne Schaufuss things.” Dutch Model

“By starting to chant Hare Krishna, I feel tremendous Vicki Overton happiness.” leading European Model

Marco Ferrini

“Chanting makes me feel close to God.”

Italy’s top furniture designer

mantra significantly reduces stress, depression, & the mode of ignorance and considerably increases mode of

David Wolf Master of Social Service Program at Florida State University Researcher for studying the effects of chanting Hare Krishna Mahä-mantra.

“If I start my day on a spiritual note by chanting Hare Krishna, I can make it through the day in a pleasant mood.” Stephen Farmer Health food store owner

“Chanting has opened my eyes to things I never noticed. Its like beautiful music – a very peaceful feeling, very satisfying.” Mrs. Grace Acquistapace Housewife

“When I am stressed out, I chant. It’s one thing which charges my batteries. It clears my mind and brings me back in focus.”

Paul Bleier Printing Executive

“When I’m nervous I find chanting very claming. I don’t get shaken up at little things.” Mrs. Sally Raleigh Merchandiser

towards life is lot more brighter, after starting to associate with Hare Krishna devotees and chanting the mahä-

Bruce Klienberg Army Officer

“I’ve noticed that as chanters progress from one level to deeper level, they become more realistic, Dr. Donald R. Tuck more tolerant and more Associate Professor, Western Kentucky University energetic.”

You can also chant Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare and be happy THE END