Do you still Chant Hare Krsna daily? How, and Much, Vote for if you chant still, much/how |
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Do you still Chant Hare Krsna daily? How, and Much, Vote for if you chant still, much/how |
 Jan 23 2007, 11:20 AM
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 This member has left Gaudiya Repercussions.  Group: Full Member Posts: 4,534 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Alpine Bhaktivedanta Ashrama N.E. USA Member No.: 13 meta reshaped by LAWYER  |
QUOTE The nine processes of devotional service are as follows: 1. hearing the name and glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead 2. chanting Her/His glories (meta added "Her") 3. remembering the Lord 4. serving the Lord's feet 5. worshiping the Deity 6. offering obeisances unto the Lord 7. acting as the Lord's servant 8. making friends with the Lord 9. surrendering oneself fully to the Lord  43 done, 1685 to go for 16 rounds. |
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Jan 23 2007, 11:39 AM
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 ~*~*~ Group: Full Member Posts: 2,497 Joined: 9-March 05 Member No.: 49 |
what other stuff is that clicker machine used for where do you get those things?
-------------------- “I do not believe in the posts which are not forced into existence by the compulsive result of Man’s urge to open his heart" - Edvard Munch
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 Jan 23 2007, 11:53 AM
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This member has left Gaudiya Repercussions. Group: Full Member Posts: 4,534 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Alpine Bhaktivedanta Ashrama N.E. USA Member No.: 13 meta reshaped by LAWYER |
QUOTE (evakurvan @ Jan 23 2007, 06:39 AM) what other stuff is that clicker machine used for where do you get those things?  there is no other use for them, and you get them at an office supply store. recently when i replaced mine, i went to the office supply store, and asked for a "clicker" (they call them "tally counters") the dude asked me what i wanted to count, i said matter of factly, "Mantras" he said isle 7 on the right. Electric Japa Counter  Price: $5.00 Electric Japa Counter. Digital readout keeps track of your japa on-the-go. Replacement batteries available upon request. $5 EJC |
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Jan 23 2007, 11:56 AM
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~*~*~ Group: Full Member Posts: 2,497 Joined: 9-March 05 Member No.: 49 |
thanks!
i was just wondering why do office supply stores even have them! they must have some other use of some kind for people who buy them but don't chant!! hahaha good story! -------------------- “I do not believe in the posts which are not forced into existence by the compulsive result of Man’s urge to open his heart" - Edvard Munch
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Jan 23 2007, 12:03 PM
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Apasampradayi Group: Full Member Posts: 1,658 Joined: 2-March 05 From: now Székesfehérvár, Hungary Member No.: 8 An infiltrator |
I heard it is used to count newcoming guests in hotels by the receptionist.
 By the way, I never saw anyone chantig japa with an instrument like this. It is not customary in this country. I only read on Chakra that you American types use clickers for japa. 
-------------------- I am a fanatic!
It is just that my principles are much more palatable. |
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Jan 23 2007, 12:04 PM
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This member has left Gaudiya Repercussions. Group: Full Member Posts: 4,534 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Alpine Bhaktivedanta Ashrama N.E. USA Member No.: 13 meta reshaped by LAWYER |
QUOTE (evakurvan @ Jan 23 2007, 06:56 AM) thanks! i was just wondering why do office supply stores even have them! they must have some other use of some kind for people who buy them but don't chant!! well to tell you the truth, i used to use mine also to count the number of oil paintings left when my boss and temple president thought my co-worker was stealing, but that was for Krishna, so just see, there is no other use for them accept for devotional service. we yanks use them so we can chant unattentively while driving a car, and i am sure that the receptionist was counting Life Members entering, so again, just see, only used for devotional service. 
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Jan 23 2007, 12:06 PM
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~*~*~ Group: Full Member Posts: 2,497 Joined: 9-March 05 Member No.: 49 |
oh yes that's what i thought you meant.
i hope this clicker thing does not make any noise! -------------------- “I do not believe in the posts which are not forced into existence by the compulsive result of Man’s urge to open his heart" - Edvard Munch
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Jan 23 2007, 12:09 PM
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~*~*~ Group: Full Member Posts: 2,497 Joined: 9-March 05 Member No.: 49 |
i think beads are so much better myself chanahari but clicker seems good if your hand feels strained.
-------------------- “I do not believe in the posts which are not forced into existence by the compulsive result of Man’s urge to open his heart" - Edvard Munch
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Jan 23 2007, 12:15 PM
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~*~*~ Group: Full Member Posts: 2,497 Joined: 9-March 05 Member No.: 49 |
who voted in my mind, i want to hear more!
-------------------- “I do not believe in the posts which are not forced into existence by the compulsive result of Man’s urge to open his heart" - Edvard Munch
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Jan 23 2007, 01:03 PM
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 in cervinus veritas Group: Full Member Posts: 3,890 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Phallus Falls, FL, Amurca Member No.: 5 devolutionist |
there is something so mechanical about chanting on a clicker
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Jan 23 2007, 01:49 PM
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 Spunky Funky Gothy Mama Group: Full Member Posts: 982 Joined: 2-March 05 From: North America Member No.: 17 |
Always rejoice, always give thanks, always pray!
O my Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me! Technically I should be chanting 15 rounds (of 100) but I am lax lately. |
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Jan 23 2007, 04:17 PM
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 On the path Group: Full Member Posts: 126 Joined: 27-June 05 Member No.: 87 |
i used to chant 16 rounds, daily from age 13 til about 22... then i had kids, dropped waaaaaayyyyyyyyyy off, still chant once in a while, from 2-5 rounds a day, because it helps with my depression.
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Jan 23 2007, 06:20 PM
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 Pundit Group: Full Member Posts: 806 Joined: 15-September 06 From: New Zealand Member No.: 436 |
I chanted 16 rounds from 1995-2004... then one day i just stopped and never started again.
-------------------- All I want to do is dance and make noise
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Jan 23 2007, 06:32 PM
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 Pundit Group: Full Member Posts: 712 Joined: 6-March 05 From: Near London, England Member No.: 42 |
QUOTE (evakurvan @ Jan 23 2007, 12:56 PM) thanks! i was just wondering why do office supply stores even have them! they must have some other use of some kind for people who buy them but don't chant!! hahaha good story! They are used by doormen (bouncers) keeping a tally on numbers in an event. like in a night club that does not use tickets for entry. Counting sheep and other animals and similar uses. -------------------- The legal concept of a reasonable person is about as unreasonable as you can be.
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| 0Open Mind0 |
Jan 23 2007, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE (evakurvan @ Jan 23 2007, 01:56 PM) thanks! i was just wondering why do office supply stores even have them! they must have some other use of some kind for people who buy them but don't chant!! No other use I can think of. This is a proof that everyone is chanting Hare Krsna. The second Golden Age predicted by Prabhupad has dawned upon the Earth and we rascals did not even notice it. Hurry, hurry, back to Iskcon, everybody. 
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Jan 23 2007, 08:34 PM
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 Pundit? Group: Full Member Posts: 5,510 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Sweden Member No.: 6 Irregular Member |
What an all-attractive scene!
 
-------------------- Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. (Einstein)
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| 0Kula-pavana0 |
Jan 23 2007, 09:25 PM
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one of my most persistent doubts about GV practices is the emphasis on quantity of names chanted during japa. maybe for a renunciate it is a good way to fill your day with meditative practice, but for a regular working class dasas and dasis even 16 rounds is a chore.
I have noticed that even Iskcon gurus now allow their householder disciples to take a vow for a smaller number of rounds (often as low as 4) during initiation and I applaud that approach. I still chant regularly - mostly on beads, but also while driving, yet I no longer count my rounds or strive for any fixed number of names. I have chanted 16 rounds minimum for more than two decades but at some time I just stopped counting them. Perhaps that happened when I lost my counting beads  I love chanting at night, while walking through the woods. Early mornings are even better but with my work schedule that is possible only on weekends.I like chanting and I do feel the benefit of good japa. I also like kirtans in the temple a lot more than I ever did, especially if they are good. The only bhajans I like are the Jaya Radha Madhava prayers, Mangalacarana, and the Maha Mantra. But harmonium is almost a must in these bhajans. Most of the Bengali bhajans do very little for me. And I do like Damodarastakam very much when the time comes for it. |
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Jan 23 2007, 10:20 PM
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 We Here Now Group: Full Member Posts: 4,277 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Here to Eternity Member No.: 15 Just Me |
QUOTE (Kula-pavana @ Jan 24 2007, 05:25 AM) one of my most persistent doubts about GV practices is the emphasis on quantity of names chanted during japa. maybe for a renunciate it is a good way to fill your day with meditative practice, but for a regular working class dasas and dasis even 16 rounds is a chore. I could never see why, when associating with the absolute through chanting, quantity would have any bearing on the quality of the transcendental experience. It reminds me of being commanded to love Jesus – or burn. No wonder love is so unfashionable and misunderstood. Get a keyboard and learn to play it.  It will do wonders to round out that scientific mind of yours. -------------------- गोली मत चलाना, मैं केवल दूत हूँ
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Jan 23 2007, 10:23 PM
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We Here Now Group: Full Member Posts: 4,277 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Here to Eternity Member No.: 15 Just Me |
Meta, can you kindly add another poll item?
I chant when I am inspired to. "Once more from the top; with feeling this time." -------------------- गोली मत चलाना, मैं केवल दूत हूँ
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Jan 24 2007, 12:14 AM
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Pundit Group: Full Member Posts: 806 Joined: 15-September 06 From: New Zealand Member No.: 436 |
Who?
"I have noticed that even Iskcon gurus now allow their householder disciples to take a vow for a smaller number of rounds (often as low as 4) during initiation and I applaud that approach." -------------------- All I want to do is dance and make noise
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