Entry 03

Nityananda! Gauranga! Hare Krishna!

On 11-8-08, I was chanting Nityananda Naam and without expecting any results, I got the sensation that one gets when they are about to cry. My throat was feeling "choked" and speech would not be easy. I felt myself to intimately be with Lord Nityananda Balaram. There were tears in the eyes. I realized that this probably would not had occurred if it wasn't for the offering of leaves that I gave to Him.

From what I read, He is pleased with the slightest service and in return can bestow His topmost mercy. If I were to ever meet someone who is interested in Sanatana Dharma, the first thing I would recommend for them is to chant Nityananda, pray to Him, and offer (suitable) things to Him. Of course, I would also recommend the chanting of Gauranga. I think that I read in Nityananda Charitamrita, which is a very wonderful text to me, that we feel attracted to Nityananda and it is because of Gauranga's grace. Last night, while reading more of Nityananda Charitamrita, I almost cried again while learning more about the Lord's pastimes.

I was going to chant 50-40-1 yesterday but instead I chanted 32-32-4. That was a good practice.


Swami Gaurangapada,

I understand that the options of chanting daily 10-10-4, 10-10-10, and so on are usual options, and I read your reply to me that So the ideal goal of 64-64-16 would be the best to target for as a steady means of sadhana as we advance to higher stages.

Before I reach that level, 64-64-16, I want to know if you would like it that I try 32-32-4 or 64-64-4 daily until I am ready for the ideal goal of a steady sadhana. The only things I am failing to observe currently are to abstain from caffeine and eggs (getting away from onions, garlic, and olives will be difficult until I leave my parents' home). It is my goal to give up caffeine first. Therefore, I will be completely observing three of the Regulations. By giving up eggs, I will be completely observing all four Regulations.

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