How old is the Maha mantra?

Everyone knows this mantra as the anthem of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). However, the origin of this faith dates back to 5,000 years ago when Lord Krishna was born in Vrindavan to save the citizens from the tyrant King Kansa.

Why Hare Krishna Maha mantra is so powerful?

So the Hare Krishna mantra is a petition to God to be engaged in His service. The power of the Hare Krishna maha-manta is to liberate one from samsara (the endless cycle of birth and death) and reestablish the soul in its original position of eternal knowledge and bliss.

What is the best way to chant Hare Krishna?

There are no hard-and-fast rules for chanting Hare Krishna. The most wonderful thing about mantra meditation is that one may chant anywhere–at home, at work, driving in the car, or riding on the bus or subway. And one may chant at any time.

How do you chant the Maha Mantra?

Hold the first bead with your thumb and middle finger (see illustration at the top of the article) and chant the complete maha-mantra — Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. Then go to the next bead, holding it with the same two fingers, again chanting the entire mantra.

What are the benefits of chanting Hare Krishna maha mantra?

By chanting or listening to the Mantra, you become free from all anxiety and inner fears. Benefits of Chanting Hare Krishna Maha Mantra Dissolves bad habits, evil thoughts & Negative emotions, Get rid of fear, stress and anxiety

Why do we chant Sri Caitanya Prabhu Nityananda before chanting Hare Krsna Maha?

It is very beneficial to chant the names sri−krsna−caitanya prabhu nityananda before chanting the Hare Krsna maha mantra because by chanting these two holy names sri−krsna−caitanya prabhu nityananda one immediately becomes ecstatic, and if he then chants the Hare Krsna maha mantra he becomes free of offenses.