Only Way of Liberation
In this horrible condition of life there is only one way of liberation—to engage in the activities of transcendental chanting and hearing of the holy name of the Supreme Lord.
Purport on Srimad Bhagavatam 4.7.44
In this horrible condition of life there is only one way of liberation—to engage in the activities of transcendental chanting and hearing of the holy name of the Supreme Lord.
Purport on Srimad Bhagavatam 4.7.44
Srimad Bhagavatam it is repeatedly and clearly said that the essence of religion in the Age of Kali is the chanting of the holy name of Krishna.
Caitanya Caritamrta Adi lila 3.50
The Krishna consciousness movement is based on this principle: chant the Hare Krishna mantra at every moment, as much as possible, both inside and outside of the temples, and as far as possible distribute prasada.
Our humble service attitude in our life is what determines what effect chanting will have on our consciousness. Otherwise we can be chanting for millions and millions of births before we actually achieve the goal.
If one chants the holy names of the lord, even in helpless condition or without desiring to do so, all the reactions of his sinful life departs, just as when lion roars, all the small animals flee in fear.
The chanting of the holy name of Krishna expands the blissful ocean of transcendentak life. It gives a cooling effect to everyone and enables one to taste full nectar at every step.
Chaitanya Caritamrta,
Antya Lila 20.12,
Srila Prabhupada