Chant Because You Want To

I was thinking about this aspect of Japa during the Japa Room presentation today . When I think about my Japa when I rise in the morning, do I chant because I have to chant? Or is it because I want to chant!

I mentioned this today in the Japa Room...if we find ourselves having to chant Japa, it usually means we are not getting a taste and/or we are not feeling the purifying effects of the chanting. It's become a ritual for us and we chant mechanically because we know we have to do it.

On the other hand, if we chant because we want to chant, it's a sign that we are getting a taste and experiencing the purifying effects....it means we look forward to picking up our beads and experiencing the nectar for which we are always anxious.

When we rise in the morning...chant the Hare Krsna mantra right away - when we take a shower, sing the maha mantra in the shower and then this will prepare our consciousness for Japa and we will be enthused...try it and see.