Sivarama Swami - Chant more - English - Sample

The Seven Wonders of the Word The names of the Lord — Hare, K'ṣ)a, and Rāma — are invested with His full potencies. Singing God’s names, therefore, is to contact Him through the medium of transcendental sound. Thus, the effect of chanting is the same as the effect of directly associating with the Lord. The following beautiful verse, written by Lord Caitanya, describes the seven effects the Hare K'ṣ)a mantra has on chanters. ceto-darpa%a-mārjana& bhava-mahā-dāvāgni-nirvāpa%a& śreya(-kairava-candrikā vitara%a& vidyā-vadhū-jīvanam ānandāmbudhi-vardhana& prati-pada& pūr%ām*tāsvādana& sarvātma-snapana& para& vijayate śrī-k*+%a-sa!kīrtanam “Let there be all victory for the chanting of the holy name of Lord K'ṣ)a, which can cleanse the mirror of the heart and stop the miseries of the blazing fire of material existence. That chanting is the waxing moon that spreads the white lotus of good fortune for all living entities. It is the life and soul of all education. The chanting of the holy name of K'ṣ)a expands the blissful ocean of transcendental life. It gives a cooling effect to everyone and enables one to taste full nectar at every step.” (Śrī Śik+ā+,aka 1) Although many books have been written explaining the theological implications of this verse, the following is a simple summary of the seven effects of chanting Hare K'ṣ)a: 9