Result of Chanting
Somebody asked Prabhupada what is the result of chanting? Prabhupada says, “The more you chant, more you feel like chanting. That means you are developing attachment.”
Key to Quick Advancement
Chanting before the deities, Tulasi and Sad-guru gives quick advancement.
Topmost Priority
1. It is best to chant in front of deity of Krishna, or Tulasidevi, but better than that is to chant in front of Sri Guru.
2. Our first and foremost duty is to chant 16 rounds, minimum!
Mood of Emergency
Imagine there is a bomb in the room and you are trying to find an exit how to escape. We would try our best. Similarly we should chant our rounds in the same spirit that Maya is ready to attack, so we must try our best to surrender to Krishna.
No Limits
Actually 16 rounds is nothing. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu said 64 rounds.
Commitment
Initiation is a kind of registration.The main thing is how sincere, serious, dedicated and honest you are. If you are committed to Sri Guru & Vaishnavas, then you will surely progress in spiritual life.
Crying from the Core of Heart
Chant just like a child. When a child cries, then father-mother may give the child some chocolate, biscuit. If the child is still unhappy, they may give toy. But if still crying, then the mother takes the child to her lap. Then the child is pacified. We have to cry for God like that. From the core of our heart, we have to chant like that. Do we chant like that?
Changing subtle body
Subtle effects the gross. Subtle body has to be changed by listening hari-katha.
Cleansing the heart
If we listen hari-katha with love & devotion, it can cleanse our heart from anarthas.
Eligibility of the Listener
Bhagavatam should be heard by dhiras, who have controlled their minds & senses.