Srila Prabhupada arrived in US to spread the Holy Name,now let us try and continue the work of our Saviour.
Yes! Its the World Holy Name Week.. Its our time to pay gratitude to the His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada and work for his motive- spread Harinaam as far and as wide as one can, to make the Maha Mantra resonate so loud as to awaken all the dormant souls!
World Holy Name Week is an endeavour which requires all the centres of ISKCON to come together and spread the awareness by taking part and making efforts. So lets put in our heart and souls in it and show the world the power of the 16 syllables Srila Prabhupada gifted us- let us show the strength it has- let us all chant
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE.
For the convenience of all the ISKCON Members and everyone else would would like to indulge themselves by taking part in the Harinaam Revolution we have compiled a list of the ways in which one can contribute to this Great cause.Some suggestions and ideas by World Holy Name committee are given:
1. Nagar Sankirtan – Harinaam processions with WHNW and mahamantra banners.
2. Japathon – Pledges from devotees and congregation to chant extra rounds during this period.
3. 24 hours or 12 hours Sankirtan – non-stop chanting for 24/12 hours, atleast once or twice.
4. Morning SB on Holy names as the theme – Morning Bhagavatam classes emphasizing on glories and importance of Holy Names.
5. Japa Seminars – Seminars on japa related topics e.g japa reform, 10 offenses, types of japa etc
6. Japa Retreats camps – Group of devotees go japa retreat camps under proper leadership.
7. WHNW Sunday feast lectures & dramas – Presentations based on importance of Holy names and related topics.
8. Japa Booth – Putting a table with beads and pamphlets in the temple encouraging new comers to get the beads and chant.
9. Invitation to other religions/faiths for Kirtans and other Holy Name related events.
10. Hare Krishna on Radio – Hare Krishna Kirtans specially SP dhun on radio.
11. Holy Name walks – Padyatras to nearby towns and villages to distribute holynames, Prabhupada books and Prasad.
12. Video, multimedia shows and Harinaam concerts for public.
13. Get the cricket/Film stars and other celebrities for public chanting events.
14. Hare krishna mahamantra and WHNW hoardings throughout the cities.
15. Newspapers adverisement- Put pamphlet inside newspapers.
16. Press conferences
17. Inter-faith conventions on Holy Name – invite other religion/faiths for dialogue on holy names of God.
18. Giftshop SALE – Special discount on Kirtan/bhajan Cd’s/DVD’s during this period
These are just to name a few but we can celebrate and glorify holynames in many more ways. So, we encourage all to arrange as many programs as you can to celebrate this festival in your local community and help it to make a global success.
“If the surface of the globe is over-flooded with the chanting of the Hare
Krsna mantra, the people of the world will be very, very happy.
(Srila Prabhupada – Purport SB 4.24.11)
Let’s join hands together in celebration of Holy Names and over-flood the world with love and holy names of Krishna.
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Hare Krishna!!!
