Re: Japa timing

Dear Mihir,

       Nityananda Gauranga Hare Krishna! Please accept my humble obeisances!

       You can always chant the names of the Lord at any time of the day as the chanting of the Holy names is completely independent of time, place and circumstances. As said by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu in the sikshastaka verse 2, where the Lord himself says there are no hard and fast rules for chanting His holy names, except to avoid or eliminate the ten offenses.

       Chanting at Brahma muhurta or atleast very early morning is always advised because we put the Lord first before everything else and we give his service first priority. That way we start the day spiritually. That time is also very good to chant because the influence of material nature is minimum and we can very blisfully concentrate on the Holy names while we are fresh both physically and mentally. Brahma muhurta is recommended for chanting because of the influence of the mode of goodness, which can be utilised to improve the quality of chanting

        However that doesn't mean chanting at other times of the day will slow your progress. I too get opportunities to chant in the afternoon for one thing. The results of chanting are independent of time and situation and your progress will always be extremely quick. Never feel that you will get less benefit by chanting in the afternoon. The mantrarajas always give full benefit under all circumstancesm but we must always desire to chant the names with 100% quality and attention and it is always a much more blissful experience.

        The great Vaisnavas always chant day and night, it doesn't matter. When you advance some more, you'll see it yourself. However since we are still influenced by maya, it is advised that Brahma muhurta is the best time as we can chant with maximum quality very easily without having to face physical and mental tiredness or agitation. The mantrarajas can be chanted under all circumstances. They always give best results, but top quality chanting is what we should always desire. 

         If you are serious about good quality chanting, I recommend you see Hadai prabhu's site, and these links about silent chanting of the mantrarajas. That is Very deep and powerful and it is a useful addition to our normal japa and kirtana.

         http://www.be-pure.info/AuthenticMedita … ofasm.html

         http://www.be-pure.info/AuthenticMedita … ction.html

        As I always tell myself, never feel fear of anything in devotion! Hope this helps. Nityananda Gauranga Hare Krishna!

Daaso'smi,

Srinath

 

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