Chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra is the heart of devotional life.
Benefits of chanting include:
Inner peace
Mental clarity
Reduction of stress and anxiety
Spiritual purification
Awakening love for God
In this age (Kali Yuga), chanting the Holy Name is considered the most effective spiritual practice.
The life of an ISKCON devotee is centered on devotion to Lord Krishna. Through daily chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra, studying sacred scriptures such as Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam, and engaging in selfless service, a devotee gradually purifies the heart and develops divine qualities. Devotional life requires discipline, humility, and sincerity. By following the four regulative principles and maintaining strong association with devotees, one steadily advances on the spiritual path. Festivals, kirtans, temple worship, and prasadam distribution strengthen faith and build a joyful spiritual community. The ultimate goal of this path is to awaken pure love for Krishna (Krishna-prema) and return to the eternal spiritual world, free from birth and death.