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Lila of the day

Kṛṣṇa simultaneously visits King Bahulāśva and the brāhmaṇa Śrutadeva

In Mithilā, Kṛṣṇa simultaneously appears in Bahulāśva’s palace and Śrutadeva’s humble home, accepting both devotees’ service with equal love.

Scripture for today

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.86.13–45

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Japa mood for today

Japa mood for today

Today offer Kṛṣṇa a simple service without comparing yourself with others: attentive japa, a fruit, a flower, water, or a kind act for a devotee.

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One service for today

One service for today

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Holy Name mindfulness

Holy Name mindfulness

Today offer Kṛṣṇa a simple service without comparing yourself with others: attentive japa, a fruit, a flower, water, or a kind act for a devotee.

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Brahma Muhurta today

Brahma Muhurta today

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Vaishnava day

Vaishnava day

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Today’s Practice

Japa mood

Japa mood

Today offer Kṛṣṇa a simple service without comparing yourself with others: attentive japa, a fruit, a flower, water, or a kind act for a devotee.

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Sevā today

Sevā today

Honor a person’s sincerity regardless of social position, resources or outward opportunities.

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Holy Name mindfulness

Holy Name mindfulness

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Vaishnava day

Vaishnava day

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Śrī Nāma Saṅkīrtana

The Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra is the most merciful incarnation of the Supreme Lord in this age of Kali. As stated in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, there is no difference between the Supreme Lord and His holy name. Chanting these transcendental sound vibrations purifies the heart and awakens pure love of Godhead.

The Power of Collective Chanting

Congregational chanting is especially praised in the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and helps devotees support one another in remembrance of Kṛṣṇa.

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How to Participate

"harer nāma harer nāma harer nāmaiva kevalam
kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva gatir anyathā"

In this age of Kali, there is no other means of spiritual realization than chanting the holy names of the Lord. There is no other way, no other way, no other way.

— Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi-līlā 17.21

The Science of Śabda-Brahma

The mahā-mantra consists of three transcendental names of the Supreme Personality of Godhead: Hare, Kṛṣṇa, and Rāma. These are not material sound vibrations but Śabda-Brahma (spiritual sound) that directly connects the chanter with the spiritual realm. This practice is recommended in all Vedic scriptures as the essential spiritual activity for this age.

Today in the Vaiṣṇava Calendar

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