Contact Krishna
For many years the Krishna Consciousness movement has been growing. More and more people are turning from the stressful Westernized lifestyle towards a healthy Eastern lifestyle. Many people treading this path find religion here too, but so few find the beauty in the teachings of Lord Krishna, which can solve any problem. It is recommended that you read the Bhagavad Gita before starting your path, which is a life changing experience. Krishna says "All paths lead to me. So men seek God, they come to me, and so I accept them". It is your karma to find this page. It is your dharma to find Lord Krishna's love for you, and your love for Him.
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Steps
The Mantra
- Repeat the Maha Mantra at least three times a day. It has been said that elevation of the mood and joy can result from simply singing or chanting God's holy names, and when one repeats this mantra aloud Krishna dances on his tongue! Sing this to yourself in remembrance of all the Lord has provided you, and to reorient yourself when you should become thrown of the path to Krishna:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
Beginning the Path
- Do not eat meat, fish or eggs. These will pollute your body, which is a temple. Your body is badly affected by these, and the true devotee abstains from all bad foods to purify his senses. To take the first step on the path, one must only consume healthy food and drink in order to purify the body that Krishna resides in, and resides within Krishna.
- Do not gamble or accumulate money. Live a simple life. This means finding enjoyment in the smaller things in life; a walk in the park with a loved one, thunderstorms on a summer night, a trip to a vegetarian restaurant. These are all gifts from Krishna that we should enjoy rather than living beyond what is essential. Much joy is a result of this path, for He will provide all you need. In order to take the third step on the path, one should stop buying things that do not benefit your spiritual growth, give freely, and offer all excess wealth to Krishna.
- Do not engage in illicit sex life. This means abstinence from all sexual activity outside of married life. This path only ends in sadness and is only a distraction on the path to God. To overcome lust for the first time is the third step to find Krishna.
- Do not take any drugs. This includes alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine. These not only have physically adverse effects, they also cloud the clear mind we all seek. Abstain from anything addictive. As the oracle at Delphi states, "Know thyself. Nothing to excess". Removing these harmful substances from your life is the fourth and final step on the path to Krishna.
Continue Walking the Path
- Associate with devotees of Krishna. More advanced devotees will guide you to the right path. Find a guru, or teach yourself of the path of devotion to Shri Krishna.
- Devote your actions and the results of your actions to Shri Krishna. This means do any good works without expectation of reward. One must take all of the fruit of their good and evil actions and offer it directly to Krishna. This absolves the devotee of all sin.
- Do no harm to any living being.
Tips
- Love everyone and never use abusive words for anyone, even your enemy. This will lead you to the Krishna's path.
- To be Krishna conscious, you don't have to totally suppress your desires. Simply suit yourself to having higher and more fulfilling desires that do not affect the conscience. Once you embark on this path, your tastes will change gradually, and you will feel closer to God.
- It is not necessary to go to the temple daily because Shree Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita that he is all over the world, in every living being.
- Respect your parents.
- Always keep your body clean as Krishna is inside your body. Keeping your body clean means keeping the temple of Krishna clean.
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