Here is some more nice writing from Satsvarupa Goswami on Japa. These daily articles from the Maharaja are a great inspiration for our Skype Japa sessions - here is the quote.
"Japa is very important. I need to keep that in mind. At every chance, think “this is important.” Press down on the accelerator of good quality and good speed. Remember what the sastras say about the holy name and the importance of it. Never think of it as something minor or as something that you have to get out of the way. It’s the centerpiece of my sadhana. Early-morning chanting is the most important part up to breakfast. But after breakfast, when I have rounds left over, I also chant with concentration. And then in the late afternoon, I chant extra rounds, beyond sixteen. Don’t forget to do those."
From Bhajan Kutir #84
Comments
The centre of one's life
Hare Krsna Prabhu,
Thanks for this wonderful quote. I try to remind myself of this constantly. It's a work in progress. However Sri Krsna quickly helps one who seriously endeavours to chant properly. I've read in a previous blog that chanting is one's spiritual life and this needs to be remembered. Keep writing.
Dhama Rupini
The Lord Helps
Thanks for your comments Dhama Rupini....indeed the Lord reciprocates with our efforts if we try sincerely try to improve...Japa is the cornerstone of spiritual lives.
My priority
Thanks Rasa Prabhu for this nice quote, its very important to be reminded of the importance of japa like this, maharaja is very serious about that and it makes us aware of how we should chant with attention, respect and being strict.
I am trying to apply this quality to my chanting and taking japa as priority to my life. When we make those efforts we can see how the Lord reciprocates in our lives and gives us the opportunity to attain His mercy through chanting.
yr servant
Aruna devi
Japa As A Priority
Thanks for your comments Aruna devi....nice to hear that you are taking Japa seriously and making it a priority. Japa is very very important in our spiritual lives so we need to take it very seriously.
Valuable
Hare Krishna Rasa Prabhu!
I really liked to be guided like this for improving Japa in one way or the other. Thank you so much.
Always at your lotus feet,
Durga
Improving Japa
Thanks for your comments Durga....this is the secret of association - to help each other make progress in spiritual life.