Meditations on Transcendence

 During the sacred month of Kartik, the practice of chanting Radha Naam holds special significance, particularly in kirtan form. While japa of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra remains the central meditative practice, Radha Naam kirtan, focused on the name of Sri Radha, our Iswari (divine goddess), brings unique spiritual benefits. Chanting Radha Naam invokes her divine compassion and loving grace, deepening one's connection to the essence of devotion and selfless love. In this auspicious month, Radha is worshipped as the embodiment of pure devotion, and singing her holy name, with heartfelt devotion, becomes a profound offering, drawing closer to her eternal servicr My further development of the idea......Radha Naam, chanted in solitude, invokes the intimate service of the manjaris, Radha's devoted handmaidens, who serve her in moments of deep, personal connection. This practice draws the devotee closer to Swamini, Sri Radha, allowing them to partake in her confidential pastimes. In...

Sound is one of the most important aspect of life. Imagine a world without sound. One cannot chit chat with friends, no melodious music, no great conversations. One would be bored to death without sound. It is such an integral part of life itself. According to vedic creation, sound is one of the fundamental element created along with taste, form, touch, and smell. We deal with varieties of sounds in our day-to-day life. They are vocal language sounds, instrumentals, singing of various genres etc. Sounds can generate emotions influencing our subtle conscious body. Music therapy is prevalent in many cultures of the world where diseases related to depression are cured using vocal and instrumental sound. Sounds from leaders like Martin Luther King, Hitler, Gandhi have triggered contrasting revolutions moving millions of hearts to action. Why do sounds from some people propel their followers to action and some do not? What is the extra flavor in the sounds emanated from these powerful pe...