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Harinäm Saàkértan Harinäm Saàkértan
Harinäm SaàkértanHarinäm Saàkértan
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsHistoryInspirationHow to do it
HistoryHistoryChand KaziTompkins Square Park – SP
LilamåtaSan Francisco – By His Example –
Guru däsa
HistoryHistoryHow Harinäm Saàkértan started
in ISKCON◦Sréla Prabhupäda in Tompkins
Square Park
HistoryHistoryHarinäm Saàkértan in the early
days◦Ten-hour sessions a day◦Distribution of BTG magazine and
books
InspirationInspirationWe are known as ‘Hare Kåñëas’
because of street kértans◦Visibility
InspirationInspirationAppreciate the yatras in which
Harinäm has been going on for a long time◦London, Soho Street◦Noida, Saturday Harinäm◦Våndavan , 24 Hour Kértan
InspirationInspirationSome 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
InspirationInspirationBenefits of Harinäm Sankértan
◦The devotees become enlivened◦All the living entities – both moving
and non-moving – get spiritually benefited
◦Exposure, interactive
InspirationInspirationMore 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”
InspirationInspirationSréla Prabhupäda quotes
◦“Kértan is the safest place in the universe” – introduction to Vaiñëava Song Book
InspirationInspiration◦ “Many fools, not knowing the
transcendental nature of the Hare Kåñëa mahä-mantra, sometimes impede our loudly chanting this mantra, yet one who is actually advanced in the fulfillment of chanting the Hare Kåñëa mahä-mantra induces others to chant also. Kåñëadäsa Kaviräja Gosvämé explains, kåñëa-çakti vinä nahe tära pravartana: unless one receives special power of attorney from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he cannot preach the glories of the Hare Kåñëa mahä-mantra. As devotees propagate the Hare Kåñëa mahä-mantra, the general population of the entire world gets the opportunity to understand the glories of the holy name.” – CC Ädi 7.83
How to do itHow to do itNägar Saàkértan
◦Market places◦Residential areasPäda-yäträ – constantly walkingIndradyumna Svämé –
Walking a short distance and having a festival
How to do itHow to do itKértan truckSitting in one place◦ Tompkins Square,
Hippie Hill, Occupy Wall Street, Aindra Prabhu
How to do itHow to do itDancing
◦Walking in two rows – procession form
◦Svämé step◦Gopé step◦Forward back◦Crab◦Lord Caitanya’s
ecstatic style◦Circle dancing◦Snake dance
How to do itHow to do itKértan 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.
How to do itHow to do itDress code
◦Nice tilaka◦Clean dhotis / saris◦Shaved heads◦Matching socks◦Gopé dots◦Dress for instruments
How to do itHow to do itParaphernalia
◦Banners Mahamantra
◦Flags◦Pictures
How to do itHow to do itSkits / Street dramas
Scientist and a boatman Bird in the cage Saving the coat of a drowning man
Drama
How to do itHow to do itHow 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
How to do itHow to do itParaphernalia
◦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
How to do itHow to do itDistribution along with the
Harinäm◦Prasadam
Bananas Condenced milk / Coconut Laddus Mayapur Laddus Luglus Halavaù
How to do itHow to do itDistribution along with the
Harinäm◦Books ◦Invitations to the temple or festivals
