Sri Harinama Cintamani :: Chapter 7 (part 2)
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"Therefore avoid committing the offense of criticizing the sruti scriptures. Absorb yourself in constant chanting of the holy name. If inadvertently one criticizes the sruti then he should sincerely repent his error by properly glorifying the sruti He should worship the Vedic literature and Srimad-Bhagavatam feeling great joy and respect, offering flowers and tulasi.


Yogis have a meditation technique that helps them to realize that they are not the body. All day long they say to themselves, "I am aware that I am doing such-and-such." By doing this they experience a type of detachment from their body and its activities. While a yogi is eating, for example, he'll say to himself. "I am aware that I am eating ... I am aware that I am tasting something sweet." He doesn't dive into the taste—rather, he is a little apart from it. He gradually becomes detached from all the body's activities, sensations, feelings, and so on. He is aware that things are happening, but he's untouched by it. He's free from the movement of the waves of sensations, thoughts, and so on that pass over him. He's the calm center of the storm that rages all around him. Such a yogi and a hedonist are exact opposites in consciousness. The yogi stands apart from the body and the hedonist dives into it—trying to savor every pleasant sensual tingle. And by diving into the sensual gratification, he is diving into the material senses—that is, he is becoming more deeply immersed in false bodily identification.
Jagad Guru Speaks


Srimad-Bhagavatam is the essence of the Vedic teachings and is the literary incarnation of Lord Krsna. The Bhagavatam will certainly show- er mercy upon the offender, because the Bhagavatam is an ocean of mercy. Only the reprobates criticize Srimad-Bhagavatam."

One who hankers for the dust of the lotus feet of Srila Haridasa Thakura will wear this gem necklace called Harinama Cintamani around his neck.