Srila Prabhupada quotes about Kirtan, Sankirtan and Harinam | Srila prabhupada Quotes [English]

"The sankirtana movement is so powerful that it can purify the entire world, and one who participates in this movement becomes immediately absorbed in love of God."

Lecture in London, England, August 12, 1971

"The process of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra is so powerful that by this chanting even householders can very easily gain the ultimate result achieved by persons in the renounced order."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.15.74, Melbourne, Australia, April 7, 1975

"If you want to please me, you must take up this sankirtana movement very seriously, and preach throughout the whole of Europe."

Letter to Brahmananda dasa, Hamburg, Germany, September 8, 1969

"In this age of Kali, the only way to achieve spiritual perfection is by chanting the Hare Krishna mantra."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 12.3.51, Bombay, India, April 10, 1976

"The Hare Krishna mantra is not an ordinary sound. It is a transcendental sound vibration, which can cleanse the heart of all material contamination."

Lecture in Los Angeles, USA, December 10, 1968

"By performing sankirtana-yajna, one can satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead and thus achieve the ultimate goal of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.5.32, London, England, August 21, 1973

"Harinama is so powerful that it can destroy all sinful reactions, regardless of one's birth or past deeds."

Lecture in London, England, September 12, 1973

"Simply by chanting the Hare Krishna mantra one can become free from all material bondage and be elevated to the spiritual world."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.7.50, Vrindavana, India, April 2, 1976

"Kirtana means to glorify the Lord, and this glorification should be done twenty-four hours a day. This is the process of Krishna consciousness."

Lecture in Los Angeles, USA, June 19, 1972

"By constantly chanting the Hare Krishna mantra and remembering the transcendental pastimes of the Lord, one can become free from all material contamination."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.16.37, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 22, 1976

"The Hare Krishna maha-mantra is a spiritual sound vibration that purifies the mind and heart and awakens love of God within one's heart."

Lecture in Montreal, Canada, August 16, 1968

"The chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is the easiest process of meditation in this age of Kali. It can be performed by anyone, anywhere, at any time."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.2.14, New York, USA, July 20, 1971

"Sankirtana is the prime benediction for humanity at large because it spreads the rays of the benediction moon. It is the life of all transcendental knowledge."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.18.13, New Vrindavan, USA, May 23, 1969

"The Hare Krishna mantra is so powerful that it can deliver one from the cycle of birth and death and bring one back to the spiritual world, back to Godhead."

Lecture in London, England, August 26, 1971

"The chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is the easiest process for reviving our dormant love for Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.33.6, Bombay, India, January 3, 1975

"Kirtana is the supreme gift of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu to the fallen souls of Kali-yuga. It is the most powerful means of spiritual purification."

Lecture in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 20, 1976

"The process of sankirtana is the recommended process for self-realization in this age. It is the most effective means for awakening love of God."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.3.31, Los Angeles, USA, August 16, 1972

"By constantly chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, one can purify the mind and heart and achieve the ultimate goal of life, which is to go back home, back to Godhead."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.15.25, Vrindavana, India, March 16, 1976

"Kirtana is the chanting of the transcendental glory of the Lord. It is not a material sound vibration, but a spiritual sound vibration."

Lecture in New York, USA, April 12, 1969

"The sankirtana movement is the only movement that can actually bring peace and happiness to the people of the world."

Letter to Satsvarupa dasa Goswami, Bombay, India, January 8, 1976

"Sankirtana is the yuga-dharma, the prescribed process for God realization in this age of Kali."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.5.32, London, England, August 21, 1973

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the sound incarnation of the Supreme Lord, and by chanting this mantra one can immediately come in contact with the Supreme Lord."

Lecture in Los Angeles, USA, June 22, 1972

"Kirtana is the means of reviving our original consciousness, which is Krishna consciousness."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.3.43, Los Angeles, USA, September 14, 1972

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the easiest and most effective means for attaining spiritual perfection in this age of Kali."

Lecture in New York, USA, September 10, 1966

"The chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is the surest way to awaken love of God within one's heart and achieve the ultimate goal of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.5.23, Vrindavana, India, March 11, 1976

"Sankirtana is the means of bringing about a spiritual revolution in the hearts of all people."

Lecture in New York, USA, September 17, 1966

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the greatest gift of the Lord to the fallen souls of this age, and by chanting this mantra one can quickly achieve the highest perfection of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.5.36, Melbourne, Australia, April 11, 1975

"The process of sankirtana is the most sublime and powerful method of awakening our dormant love of God."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.24.13, Los Angeles, USA, December 29, 1970

"By regularly chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, one can gradually develop pure love of God and attain the highest perfection of life."

Lecture in Los Angeles, USA, December 23, 1968

"The sankirtana movement is the most effective means of purifying the hearts of all people and creating a peaceful and harmonious society."

Letter to Hamsaduta dasa, Bombay, India, December 27, 1972

"Kirtana is the process of glorifying the Lord and His Holy Names, and by participating in this process one can purify the heart and awaken one's dormant love of God."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.9.10, New Vrindaban, USA, June 20, 1976

"The chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is the most powerful means of spiritual advancement in this age, and anyone who sincerely chants this mantra will experience great spiritual benefits."

Lecture in New York, USA, December 20, 1966

"Sankirtana is the process of awakening the love of God that is within everyone's heart, and by this process we can achieve the ultimate goal of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.5.32, Los Angeles, USA, June 24, 1974

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the sound incarnation of the Lord, and by chanting this mantra one can directly connect with the Supreme Lord and experience His presence."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.28.31, Bombay, India, November 21, 1974

"Kirtana is the means of purifying the heart and awakening our love of God, and it is the only way to achieve real happiness and fulfillment in life."

Lecture in New York, USA, August 27, 1966

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the most effective means of self-realization in this age, and by regularly chanting this mantra one can quickly achieve spiritual perfection."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.20.28, Hyderabad, India, April 24, 1975

"Sankirtana is the process of glorifying the Lord and purifying the heart, and by this process one can achieve the ultimate goal of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.25.21, Los Angeles, USA, January 13, 1975

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the only means of spiritual realization in this age, and by chanting this mantra one can awaken one's dormant love of God."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 12.3.51, New York, USA, November 20, 1966

"Kirtana is the process of chanting the Holy Names of the Lord and glorifying His pastimes, and by this process one can attain spiritual perfection."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.1.6, Los Angeles, USA, June 10, 1975

"The sankirtana movement is the most powerful means of bringing about a spiritual revolution in the hearts of all people, and by participating in this movement one can achieve the ultimate goal of life."

Lecture in New York, USA, October 17, 1966.

"Kirtana is the process of awakening the love of God within the heart, and by this process one can achieve the highest perfection of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.25.25, Los Angeles, USA, January 19, 1975

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the universal sound vibration that can awaken our dormant love for God, and by regularly chanting this mantra we can purify our consciousness and attain spiritual perfection."

Lecture in London, UK, August 14, 1971

"Sankirtana is the congregational chanting of the Holy Names of the Lord, and by this process we can purify our hearts and attain the highest perfection of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.5.32, Los Angeles, USA, June 24, 1974

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the most powerful means of attaining spiritual perfection, and by regularly chanting this mantra we can purify our consciousness and achieve eternal happiness and bliss."

Lecture in Los Angeles, USA, January 19, 1969

"Kirtana is the process of chanting the Holy Names of the Lord with love and devotion, and by this process we can awaken our dormant love of God and attain the highest perfection of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.5.32, Los Angeles, USA, June 24, 1974

"The sankirtana movement is the most sublime and effective means of self-realization in this age, and by participating in this movement we can achieve the ultimate goal of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 8.5.23, Honolulu, USA, May 29, 1975

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the most effective means of spiritual advancement in this age, and by regularly chanting this mantra we can purify our consciousness and attain the highest perfection of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.25.25, Los Angeles, USA, January 19, 1975

"Kirtana is the process of glorifying the Lord and purifying our consciousness, and by this process we can attain the ultimate goal of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.9.10, New Vrindaban, USA, June 20, 1976

"The sankirtana movement is the most important spiritual movement in the world today, and by participating in this movement we can attain the highest perfection of life."

Srimad-Bhagavatam 8.20.8, Vrindavan, India, October 30, 1976

"The Hare Krishna mantra is the most sublime and powerful means of spiritual realization in this age, and by regularly chanting this mantra we can awaken our dormant love for God and attain the highest perfection of life."

Lecture in New York, USA, April 7, 1969.