# Chanting the holy names > [!summary] > *The chanting of the holy names of the Lord — especially the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra — is the recommended spiritual practice for the present age of Kali. This simple yet powerful process purifies the heart, awakens dormant love for God, and delivers one from material bondage. The mantra Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare, Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare is not different from Kṛṣṇa Himself. By sincerely chanting these holy names, one can achieve the highest perfection of life — pure love of God — without elaborate rituals or difficult austerities.* ## The Recommended Sacrifice for Kali-yuga ![[sb/7/14/17]] ![[sb/8/5/23]] ## Purifies the Heart ![[sb/9/8/22]] ![[sb/7/9/39]] ## Brings Happiness and Love of God ![[sb/3/15/49]] ![[sb/7/7/39]] ## Delivers from Material Bondage ![[sb/9/7/7]] ![[sb/9/10/51]] ## Benefits All of Society ![[sb/4/14/12]] ![[sb/9/1/17]] ## Recommended for Everyone ![[sb/10/2/36]] ![[sb/10/6/27-29]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/the-power-of-the-holy-name|The power of the holy name]] — Nāma-māhātmya - [[wiki/articles/offenses-to-the-holy-name|Offenses to the holy name]] — What to avoid - [[wiki/articles/the-nine-processes-of-devotional-service|The nine processes]] — Kīrtanam - [[wiki/articles/sacred-mantras-and-their-power|Sacred mantras]] — Mantra science - [[wiki/articles/the-mercy-of-lord-caitanya|The mercy of Lord Caitanya]] — Who gave the yuga-dharma ## From the Index - [[index/entries/hare-krsna-mantra|Hare Kṛṣṇa Mantra]] — The mahā-mantra - [[index/entries/chanting-hare-krsna|Chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa]] — The process - [[index/entries/chanting-holy-name-of-lord|Holy Names]] — Power of the name