Scientific Benefits of Chanting Hare Krishna

What does the word "cintāmaṇiḥ" refer to in the verse from the Padma Purāṇa?

nāma cintāmaṇiḥ kṛṣṇaś

caitanya-rasa-vigrahaḥ

pūrṇaḥ śuddho nitya-mukto

’bhinnatvān nāma-nāminoḥ

• A Gem that brings badluck

• The holy name of Kṛṣṇa is transcendentally blissful. It bestows all spiritual benedictions like wish fulfilling Gem

• A name of a rishi

• A temple in Vrindavan

According to the verse, ’bhinnatvān nāma-nāminoḥ .. is there a relationship between Krishna's name and Krishna Himself?

• There isn’t any.. Those are completely different

• How can a person and his name be same?

• Yes, abhinnatvāt means not being different; Thus, there is no difference between the name of Krsna and Krsna himself

• No, In this world Naam Gum jaayega, Face will Change,Only your voice will be remembered

The phrase “caitanya-rasa-vigrahaḥ” indicates that the holy name is…

• It’s just a sound rhythm only

• Full of consciousness and spiritual flavor

• Just a ritual

• Only vibrates in temples

What does pūrṇaḥ śuddho nitya-mukto mean?

• Full (pūrṇaḥ), Pure (śuddhaḥ), Eternally liberated (nitya-muktaḥ)

• Purnima or Full moon day (pūrṇaḥ), Nectar (śuddhaḥ), every day (nitya-muktaḥ)

• Both A and B

What was Lord Bhrama’s response to Narada when he asked,

“O Lord, how can living beings be delivered in the age of Kali based on the verse ?”

iti ṣoḍaśakaṁ nāmnāṁ kali-kalmaṣa-nāśanam

nātaḥ parataropāyaḥ sarva-vedeṣu dṛśyate

• Pure Yajna is the Only way to purify oneself in Kaliyuga

• Austere Meditation is the only way to sanctify in this age

• This 16 Syllable mahamantra is the only means of counteracting the evil effects of the Kali-yuga

• The Quantum Computing is the only Cutting Edge Technology to cut our connection from Maya

What are the benefits of chanting Hare Krishna Mahamantra?

1. "Ceto-darpaṇa-mārjanam" — chanting cleanses the mirror of the heart of anarthas (Lust, anger, greed, attachment, Pride, Envy)

2. Building Biceps

3. Chanting uproots the very seed or proclivity to commit sin

4.It’s a direct call to God

5. It helps in Improving the Physical Immunity Power

6. It brings Inner peace and Joy

7. Controls the senses

8. Leads to liberation

9. Bestows Transcendental Knowledge

• All of the above

• 1,3,4,6, 7, 8, 9 Only

• 2,5 Only

• 1,4,3 Only

What must be one’s mood and attitude while chanting?

1. It must be done prayerfully, requesting Hare(energy of the Lord) to engage in his Service

2. One must hold the mood of a helpless child crying out like Draupadi

3. One can be causal about it

4. Mann ki Sun, Monkey ban..

5. Listen to the Mahamantra as we chant

• 1,2,5 Only

• 3, 4 Only

• 1,2,3 Only

• All of the above

What is the central message of the verse

"Harer nāma harer nāma harer nāmaiva kevalam?

kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva gatir anyathā"

(Bṛhan-nāradīya Purāṇa, 38.126)

• Meditation on Brahman is the only path to liberation in Kali Yuga

• Ritual sacrifices are the most effective spiritual practice in this age

• Chanting the holy names of the Lord is the only means of deliverance in Kali Yuga

• Shodopacharas of Devatas is recommended as the primary path for this age

What is the meaning of Hare Krsna Mahamantra?

• It is a mantra to increase material prosperity through divine blessings

• It is a meditation on the universe and nature's five elements

• It is a heartfelt prayer asking the Lord and His energy to accept us as servants and engage us in their service

• It is a chant glorifying historical saints and sages of India

What is the ultimate goal of performing pooja, aarti, worship, and dham darshan in bhakti-yoga?

• To earn good karma and fulfill all the material desires

• To please the devatas and gain their protection like Kuber Kavach, Evil Eye Kavach, Dhan Lakshmi Yantra, Aai Baba Tantra

• To follow religious customs, traditions blindly, dance and sing on the movie songs for our own entertainment and pleasure

• To purify the heart, awaken love for God, and chant the holy name with unalloyed devotion