# Śrī Nāmāmṛta *The Nectar of the Holy Name* A systematic compilation of Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions on the glories, practice, and propagation of the holy name of Kṛṣṇa, organized by topic. Originally compiled and edited by Śubhānanda Dāsa. --- ## Foundation: Why Chant the Holy Name ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/yuga-dharma|The Yuga-dharma]] The prime religious practice for Kali-yuga, introduced by Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/chanting-vs-other-practices|Chanting Vs. Other Practices]] How chanting yields the results of saṅkīrtana-yajña, yoga, and austerity. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/counteracts-kali-yuga|The Holy Name Counteracts Kali-yuga]] Counteracting impersonalism, the demoniac mentality, and the effects of this age. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/haridasa-thakura|The Glories of Haridāsa Ṭhākura]] The life and teachings of the Nāmācārya. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/universal-accessibility|Universal Accessibility]] The holy name is the easiest means and benefits all—from the highest to the lowest. --- ## Nature of the Holy Name ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/names-of-god|The Names of God]] The Lord's innumerable names, and the meanings of Kṛṣṇa, Rāma, and Hare. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/name-nondifferent-from-lord|The Name Is Nondifferent from the Lord]] The holy name is all-auspicious and identical with Kṛṣṇa Himself. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/maha-mantra|The Mahā-mantra]] The spiritual sound vibration, its meaning as a prayer, and its relationship with Oṁ. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/japa-kirtana-sankirtana|Japa, Kīrtana, and Saṅkīrtana]] Definitions and distinctions between chanting methods. --- ## Effects & Benefits ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/purification|Purification]] How chanting revives Kṛṣṇa consciousness, frees one from sins, and cleanses the heart. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/enlightenment-and-service|Enlightenment and Service]] Becoming enlightened, pleasing Kṛṣṇa, remembering Him, and associating with Him. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/love-and-ecstasy|Love of God and Ecstasy]] The holy name evokes *prema* and its symptoms. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/liberation-and-protection|Liberation and Protection]] Returning to Godhead, satisfaction in any condition, protection from falldown and danger. --- ## Practice: The Three Stages ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/three-stages-of-chanting|The Three Stages of Chanting]] From offensive chanting, to *nāmābhāsa*, to pure offenseless chanting. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/the-ten-offenses|The Ten Offenses Against the Holy Name]] The ten *nāmāparādhas* and how to avoid them. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/offenseless-chanting|Offenseless Chanting]] Achieving the pure stage of chanting. --- ## Practice: How to Chant ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/receiving-the-name|Receiving the Holy Name]] Proper spiritual authorities, the chanting of pure devotees, avoiding nondevotees. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/when-where-constant|When, Where, and Constant Chanting]] Circumstances for chanting and the importance of constancy. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/sixteen-rounds|Sixteen Rounds Daily]] The minimum standard for devotees. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/developing-taste|Developing Taste]] How taste develops through chanting, and the four regulative principles. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/panca-tattva-mantra|The Pañca-tattva Mantra]] Chanting *śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda* before the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/how-to-chant|How to Chant]] Pronunciation, loudness, humility, respect, faith, and becoming a servant of the name. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/simple-process|The Simple Process]] Chanting is very simple and easy. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/asrama-considerations|Āśrama Considerations]] Guidance for brahmacārīs, householders, and neophytes. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/concocted-mantras|Concocted Mantras]] One should not concoct chants and mantras. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/giving-up-chanting|Results of Giving Up Chanting]] The consequences of abandoning the holy name. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/chanting-at-death|Chanting at the Time of Death]] The importance of chanting in one's final moments. --- ## Propagation ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/world-propagation|World Propagation]] The holy name should be spread throughout the world. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/empowerment-qualifications|Empowerment and Qualifications]] Only one empowered by the Lord, following strict principles, can propagate effectively. --- ## Additional Instructions ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/kc-movement-holy-name|The Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement and the Holy Name]] The foundation of the movement. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/qualifications|Qualifications for Chanting]] Understanding and qualifications for chanting the holy name. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/initiation-and-chanting|Initiation and Chanting]] *Nāma-dīkṣā*, brahminical initiation, and relative importance. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/chanting-vs-deity-scripture|Chanting, Deity Worship, and Scripture]] The interrelationship and relative importance. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/chanting-from-previous-lives|Chanting from Previous Lives]] One chants due to devotional service performed in previous lives. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/great-souls-chant|Great Souls Chant]] Examples of great souls, our misfortune in lacking attachment, and preaching. ### [[wiki/compile/namamrita/chanting-in-liberation|Chanting in the Liberated State]] Chanting continues in liberation and in Kṛṣṇa-līlā. --- **Related:** - [[wiki/compile/siksamrita|Śikṣāmṛta]] - Instructions from Letters - [[wiki/quotes|Quote Collections]] --- *Original compilation: Śubhānanda Dāsa. Digital edition organized by topic with embedded verses.*