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Reviving Harinäm Saàkértan: History, Inspiration, and Practice

Explore the rich heritage and vibrant practice of Harinäm Saàkértan within ISKCON. From its emergence in Tompkins Square Park to its dynamic presence in modern cities, discover how this traditional chanting form uplifts devotees and benefits all living beings. Learn about the inspiring quotes from Sréla Prabhupäda, methods for conducting Harinäm, and the significance of community engagement through kértans and festivals. Join the revival and share the chants to enrich lives, foster connections, and spread joy globally.

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Reviving Harinäm Saàkértan: History, Inspiration, and Practice

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  1. HarinämSaàkértan

  2. Table of Contents • History • Inspiration • How to do it

  3. History • Chand Kazi • Tompkins Square Park – SP Lilamåta • San Francisco – By His Example – Guru däsa

  4. History • How Harinäm Saàkértan started in ISKCON • Sréla Prabhupäda in Tompkins Square Park

  5. History • Harinäm Saàkértan in the early days • Ten-hour sessions a day • Distribution of BTG magazine and books

  6. Inspiration • We are known as ‘Hare Kåñëas’ because of street kértans • Visibility

  7. Inspiration • Appreciate the yatras in which Harinäm has been going on for a long time • London, Soho Street • Noida, Saturday Harinäm • Våndavan , 24 Hour Kértan

  8. Inspiration • Some used to do it, but do not do it anymore • The idea is the revival of Harinäm Saàkértan • Observation • People wonder what happened to us

  9. Inspiration • Benefits of Harinäm Sankértan • The devotees become enlivened • All the living entities – both moving and non-moving – get spiritually benefited • Exposure, interactive

  10. Inspiration • More benefits of Harinäm Saàkértan • [Éçvara Puri to Lord Caitanya]: “My dear child, continue dancing, chanting and performing saàkértan in association of devotees. Furthermore, go out and preach the value of chanting Kåñëa-näma, for by this process You will be able to deliver all fallen souls”

  11. Inspiration • Sréla Prabhupäda quotes • “Kértan is the safest place in the universe” – introduction to Vaiñëava Song Book

  12. Inspiration • “Many fools, not knowing the transcendental nature of the Hare Kåñëamahä-mantra, sometimes impede our loudly chanting this mantra, yet one who is actually advanced in the fulfillment of chanting the Hare Kåñëamahä-mantra induces others to chant also. KåñëadäsaKaviräjaGosvämé explains, kåñëa-çaktivinänahetärapravartana: unless one receives special power of attorney from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he cannot preach the glories of the Hare Kåñëamahä-mantra. As devotees propagate the Hare Kåñëamahä-mantra, the general population of the entire world gets the opportunity to understand the glories of the holy name.” – CC Ädi 7.83

  13. How to do it • NägarSaàkértan • Market places • Residential areas • Päda-yäträ – constantly walking • IndradyumnaSvämé – Walking a short distance and having a festival

  14. How to do it • Kértan truck • Sitting in one place • Tompkins Square, Hippie Hill, Occupy Wall Street, Aindra Prabhu

  15. How to do it • Dancing • Walking in two rows – procession form • Svämé step • Gopé step • Forward back • Crab • Lord Caitanya’s ecstatic style • Circle dancing • Snake dance

  16. How to do it • Kértan standards committee • HH Lokanatha Swami, HH Bhakti Vikash Swami, HH Janananda Swami, HG Hari Sauri prabhu, Vaiyasaki prabhu HG Jagajeevan prabhu and HG Aniruddha prabhu.

  17. How to do it • Dress code • Nice tilaka • Clean dhotis / saris • Shaved heads • Matching socks • Gopé dots • Dress for instruments

  18. How to do it • Paraphernalia • Banners • Mahamantra • Flags • Pictures

  19. How to do it Drama • Skits / Street dramas • Scientist and a boatman • Bird in the cage • Saving the coat of a drowning man

  20. How to do it • How to give a talk on Harinäm • A two minute talk about who we are • ISKCON, Çréla Prabhupäda • In India – have people chanting loudly with raised hands • Invite people to • Join the procession • Visit the temple • Take prasadam / books

  21. How to do it • Paraphernalia • Sound system • Hand mic • Gauranga Electronics • Stranger • Long Ranger • Small PA with a car battery • Bose L1 Compact • Big PA with a generator • 30-50 KV/A for 7000 W of power

  22. How to do it • Distribution along with the Harinäm • Prasadam • Bananas • Condenced milk / Coconut Laddus • Mayapur Laddus • Luglus • Halavaù

  23. How to do it • Distribution along with the Harinäm • Books • Invitations to the temple or festivals

  24. Thank you very much. For more information please contact makingadifference@pamho.net

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