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🚨 Are You Feeling Fear Unnecessarily?
Freedom from Fear — Life Under Krishna’s Control

Based on Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad Bhāgavatam

In this world, every atom, every breath, every event is happening under the control of the Supreme Lord. Material nature is not independent; it works like a machine under the order of Lord Krishna.

Bhagavad-gītā (9.10):
“mayādhyakṣeṇa prakṛtiḥ sūyate sa-carācaram”
"Under My supervision, material nature is working and producing all moving and nonmoving beings."

Śrīla Prabhupāda — Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya-līlā 17.31 (Purport):

“The test of advanced spiritual consciousness is that one becomes fearless.
Such a devotee envies no one.
He is always engaged in the service of the Lord.

He sees every living entity as an eternal part and parcel of the Lord,
and understands that everyone is rendering service according to their capacity under the will of the Supreme Lord.”

Why Does Fear Arise?

In our brain, there is a part called the amygdala which imagines danger.

Even if the danger is not real, fear increases due to thoughts like “What will happen?”

But when we chant:

The mind focuses on one sound (focus increases)

Cortisol (stress hormone) decreases

The prefrontal cortex becomes active → decision-making improves

Thus… Harināma = Peace for the brain + Strength for the soul ( escape from Bodily Conception)

The Fundamental Truth

Nothing happens without Krishna’s energy.
Life, death, success, failure — everything is under His control.

Bhagavad-gītā (18.61):
“īśvaraḥ sarva-bhūtānāṁ hṛd-deśe 'rjuna tiṣṭhati”
"The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone’s heart and is directing the wanderings of all living entities."

Śrīla Prabhupāda — Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion, Chapter 2):

“If one can chant and hear Hare Krishna and always remember Lord Krishna,
then he is sure to become fearless of death, which may come at any moment.”

What Should We Do Then?

Surrender the Burden

Bhagavad-gītā (18.66):
“sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja”
"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me."

Fear means — “I must control everything” (false ego)

Surrender means — “Krishna will take care” (faith)

Chanting — The Shield of the Mind

Chant at least 16 rounds daily

Bhagavad-gītā (8.7):
“tasmāt sarveṣu kāleṣu mām anusmara yudhya ca”

"Always think of Me and at the same time perform your duty."

Principles — Direction for Life

Non-violence, truthfulness, pure food

Giving up bad habits


These keep the mind stable.

Examples in Life

Example 1:

A student fears before an exam.
Thinking “What will happen?” → anxiety
Thinking “With Krishna’s strength, I will do my duty” → confidence

Example 2:

When disease comes
Fear: “Will I survive?”
Devotion: “Krishna will do what is best”

Example 3:

When someone pressures us
Fear: dependence on people
Devotion: “Krishna is there — I will follow dharma”

Śrīla Prabhupāda:

“In this material world, everyone is in fearful consciousness.
The only means to make everyone fearless is Krishna consciousness.
When Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva appeared, all the devotees became fearless.”

Reference: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 7.9.5 (Purport)



“Why fear when Krishna is there?”

“I am not alone — Krishna is with me.”

“Fear is illusion; chanting is reality.”

“I will try — the result is in Krishna’s hands.”

“A heart that chants conquers fear.”



To remove fear…
situations do not need to change — our vision must change.

Give the control to Krishna
Chant regularly
Perform your duty sincerely

Then…

The mind becomes strong…
Fear disappears…
Life shines with courage.

“yato yato yāmi tato nṛsiṁhaḥ — wherever I go, Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva is with me.”

Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 7.9.5 (Purport):

“When Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva appeared, all the devotees became fearless.
The devotee’s hope of becoming fearless is to chant the holy name of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva.
‘Yato yato yāmi tato nṛsiṁhaḥ’ — wherever we go, we must always think of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva.

Thus there will be no fear for the devotee of the Lord.”


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🚨 ARTICLE: How Is It Possible to Chant 16 Rounds of Hare Krishna Even Amidst Responsibilities?

Many people say like this:

“I have many responsibilities at home. I have to take care of children, look after their studies, do household work, cook, clean the house, and in the evening I have to teach devotion for two hours. In the midst of all these duties, how can I find time to chant 16 rounds?”

This is a genuine problem. But the scriptures say something very profound:

The holy name does not take time — it sanctifies time.

Bhagavad-gītā 9.14

“satataṁ kīrtayanto māṁ
yatantaś ca dṛḍha-vratāḥ”


“Always chanting My glories, endeavoring with great determination, bowing down before Me, these great souls perpetually worship Me with devotion.”

This means that in spiritual life the most important factor is not time — but determination.

Śrīla Prabhupāda — Caitanya-caritāmṛta (Madhya-līlā 22.113) – Translation & Purport

A devotee may have other duties to perform under the direction of the spiritual master, but he must first abide by the spiritual master’s order to chant a certain number of rounds.

In the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement we recommend chanting at least sixteen rounds daily.

This chanting of sixteen rounds is absolutely necessary if one wants to remember Kṛṣṇa and not forget Him.

Why Should We Chant?

In our life there are many activities. But many times the obstacles in work consume more time than the work itself.

When the mind is disturbed:

Work gets delayed

Small problems become big problems

Time gets wasted

But chanting the holy name purifies our consciousness.

Bhagavad-gītā 18.66

“sarva-dharmān parityajya
mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja
ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo
mokṣayiṣyāmi mā śucaḥ”

“Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.”

When karmic reactions reduce:

Obstacles reduce

Work becomes easier

Time gets saved

Therefore chanting is not an obstacle to work — it actually helps our work.

Śrīla Prabhupāda

“Practically we see that even chanting sixteen rounds becomes difficult. So don’t try to imitate, but do it properly, what is advised by your spiritual master, without any offense. That mantra will save you from the dangers of māyā. That’s a fact.”

— Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.7.20-21 Lecture, Vrindavan, September 17, 1976

Time Management

Chanting 16 rounds at one time may feel difficult. Therefore we can divide it throughout the day.

Example:

Morning after waking – 6 rounds
Midday or during break – 4 rounds
Evening – 3 rounds
Night – 3 rounds

In reality, we do have time. But sometimes māyā engages us in mobile phones or unnecessary things.

At such moments we need strong determination and faith in the spiritual master.

Bhagavad-gītā 6.5

“uddhared ātmanātmānaṁ
nātmānam avasādayet”

“One must elevate oneself by one’s own mind, not degrade oneself.”

If we cultivate this determination, we will gradually find time for chanting.

Then slowly 16 rounds will become possible.

By the mercy of the spiritual master, our karmic burden gradually reduces through sincere chanting.

One day, by the mercy of Guru and Kṛṣṇa, you will be able to chant all 16 rounds peacefully during Brahma-muhūrta.

Therefore We Must Take One Step

We must surrender to the Lord.

We should not think: “I cannot do it.”

What Should Be Our Mindset?

Instead of thinking:

“I don’t have time”

Think:

“I will create time.”

Chanting is not a task — it is food for the soul.

When we take one step toward Kṛṣṇa,
Kṛṣṇa takes ten steps toward us.

Śrīla Prabhupāda

“Anyone who will stop chanting, he will be a victim of māyā. Always remember it. Therefore we insist, ‘Please do not forget to chant at least sixteen rounds.’”

Sometimes we cannot even complete sixteen rounds. That is our misfortune.

But because we are unfortunate we should not give it up.

Try… try… try your best.

Then life will become perfect.

— Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.16.25-30 Lecture, Honolulu, January 21, 1974

The Result of Chanting

Śrīla Prabhupāda explains:

“By chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa the heart becomes purified. When the heart becomes purified, real knowledge awakens.”

When knowledge awakens:

We work intelligently

Obstacles reduce

Time gets saved

Then devotion and responsibilities become balanced.

Scientific Observation

Constant mantra repetition strengthens the Prefrontal Cortex of the brain.

This increases:

Concentration

Decision-making ability

Chanting also calms the Default Mode Network of the brain.

Therefore:

Regret about the past reduces

Anxiety about the future decreases

Bhagavad-gītā 9.34

“man-manā bhava mad-bhakto”

“Always think of Me, become My devotee.”

When the mind is fixed on Kṛṣṇa, life becomes purified.

Final Message

Devotion is not impossible for people with responsibilities.

In fact, for those who practice devotion, responsibilities become easier.

Therefore let us take a firm vow:

Let us chant at least 16 rounds daily and purify our hearts.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare

Śrīla Prabhupāda

“Kṛṣṇa and Kṛṣṇa’s name are nondifferent.”

Abhinnatvān nāma-nāminoḥ
— Caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 17.133

Therefore when we chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa personally becomes present.

When Kṛṣṇa is with us, our life gradually becomes simpler, purified, and spiritually successful.

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Article 🚨 One who has surrendered to the Supreme Lord does not need to surrender to the world.

If one lives in fear of other people, that is not real life it is bondage.

But for one who has taken shelter of the Holy Name, an extraordinary courage awakens within the heart.

Śrīla Prabhupāda once said:

“If you simply chant Hare Krishna sincerely, you become fearless.”

Therefore, in the heart of a true devotee there is a firm conviction:

“I am not a slave to anyone.
I am a servant only of the Holy Name.”

Sometimes people try to create fear.
They try to blackmail, control, or make others dependent on them.

But in the Bhagavad-gītā (As It Is), Lord Kṛṣṇa clearly declares:

“ananyāś cintayanto māṁ ye janāḥ paryupāsate
teṣāṁ nityābhiyuktānāṁ yoga-kṣemaṁ vahāmy aham”
(Bhagavad-gītā 9.22)

Meaning:
Those who always worship Me with exclusive devotion, meditating on Me,
I personally carry what they lack and preserve what they have.

Therefore a devotee’s conviction is this:

“I am not maintained by human beings I am maintained by the Supreme Lord.”
“I am not protected by human power I am protected by the power of the Holy Name.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda Vāṇī 💡

“If one can chant and hear Hare Kṛṣṇa and always remember Lord Kṛṣṇa, then he is sure to become fearless of death, which may come at any moment.”

~ The Nectar of Devotion, Chapter 2 — Śrīla Prabhupāda
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“If you offenselessly chant Hare Kṛṣṇa, everything will be revealed from within because Kṛṣṇa is sitting within you.”

~ Krishna Consciousness — The Topmost Yoga System, Chapter 4 — Śrīla Prabhupāda

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Many empires have risen and fallen in this world.
Many powerful people have come and gone.
But the Holy Name of the Lord is eternal.

The scriptures declare:

“harer nāma harer nāma harer nāmaiva kevalam
kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva gatir anyathā”

In this age of Kali:

Protection is the Holy Name.
Courage is the Holy Name.
Freedom is the Holy Name.

Therefore a devotee stands firm:

Even if death comes,
I will never surrender to irreligion.

It is far greater to live as a servant of the Holy Name
than to live as a slave to human beings.

Therefore the decision is simple:

We need only one thing —
the Holy Name.

Śrīla Prabhupāda

Simply chant:

Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa
Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma
Rāma Rāma Hare Hare

By chanting in this way, gradually you will realize how to become immortal.

~ Lecture on Bhagavad-gītā 2.15 — London, August 21, 1973 — Śrīla Prabhupāda

One who holds firmly to this Holy Name is never alone.
The Supreme Lord personally remains with such a devotee.

“If you have got some time, the best thing would be to chant Hare Krishna more and more. Because our life is very short, and we have to finish our Krishna Consciousness this life very quickly.”

~ Letter to Jayapataka — Seattle, October 6, 1968 — Śrīla Prabhupāda

Giving respect to others is dharma,
but becoming their slave is not.

This human life is extremely rare.

If we do not awaken spiritual knowledge in this life,
the soul must again take another birth.

“dehino ’smin yathā dehe kaumāraṁ yauvanaṁ jarā
tathā dehāntara-prāptir dhīras tatra na muhyati”
(Bhagavad-gītā As It Is 2.13)

Therefore, like Prahlāda Mahārāja,
one should continue devotional service in all circumstances.

If out of fear we think,
“What if people do not maintain me?”
and we abandon the Lord

that is not devotion.

It means we have failed the test given by the Supreme Lord.

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Article 🚨 “On the Path of Bhakti, But Unable to Stop Watching YouTube?”


“This human life is an opportunity.”
If it is used for bhakti, there is liberation.
If it is wasted, the cycle begins again.
What has God given us?


The Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahāmantra
Bhagavad-gītā
A pure way of life
Association of devotees


These are not ordinary things.
They are a fortune attained after many millions of lifetimes.


But what are we doing today?
Are we watching immoral movies?
No.


Then what are we watching?
News channels
YouTube sensations
Who said what to whom
Who abused whom
What happened in which organization
Who commented against whom


What do we gain by watching all this?
Does bhakti increase?
Does peace arise?
Does enthusiasm for service grow?
The clear answer is — No.


Śrīla Prabhupāda says:
“You don’t waste your time for material happiness.
You simply save your time for development of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Then you will be happy.
Then you will be free.
That is the instruction of Kṛṣṇa.
Thank you very much.”

(Lecture on Bhagavad-gītā 4.22 — Bombay, April 11, 1974)


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How dangerous is this according to Bhagavad-gītā?

Bhagavad-gītā 2.62–63 clearly explains:
dhyāyato viṣayān puṁsaḥ saṅgas teṣūpajāyate

Whatever we repeatedly see and hear becomes:

interest → habit → nature → life.
Negative videos → negative emotions
Emotions → disturbance
Disturbance → destruction of bhakti
Destruction of bhakti → fall of intelligence


This is the cycle explained by śāstra.
About today’s youth

Many people of the present generation, for jobs, money, and views, deliberately release sensational news-based content to attract human attention.

But devotees must remember:
God has given us time so that we may remember Him, walk on the path of dharma, and gradually purify our lives.


Therefore, instead of wasting that time in gossip or news, we should humbly try to offer it in the service of the Lord.


Such content deliberately steals our attention and slowly but seriously becomes a danger to bhakti.


What does psychology say?

Modern psychology also says the same:
Excessive news and social media consumption leads to doomscrolling addiction


The brain remains constantly in alert mode
Anger over small matters
Inability to sit peacefully
Boredom when trying to chant or meditate


This is not just mental tiredness.
This is theft of intelligence.
That is why many people are unable to chant properly and keep postponing japa until late night.


What does medical science say?


According to medical science:
Negative videos increase cortisol (stress hormone)

If this continues long-term:
Sleep problems
Digestive disorders
Hormonal imbalance
Reduced immunity

That means —


Not only bhakti suffers, the body also suffers.



From the psychotherapy perspective
Psychotherapy explains:


Whatever we constantly feed the mind
becomes our thinking pattern.
Negative news leads to:
Hatred
Comparison
Victim mentality
Judging others
When these four exist,
bhakti cannot remain steady.


That is why bhakti is not just chanting a mantra


it is mental cleanliness.
According to Behavior Therapy
There is a principle in behavior therapy:
“What you repeatedly consume, you eventually become.”


If we watch videos daily,
they become our identity.


Therefore devotees must take a clear decision.


Not:
“Maybe I can watch”
“It’s not a bad movie anyway”
No.
One question is enough:
“Is this useful for my bhakti?”

The real question: Why should devotees not watch?

If outsiders watch —
that is their karmic path.
But who is a devotee?
One who walks toward God
One who offers time to bhakti
One who wants to purify the heart
For such a person,
wasting time on videos
means betraying one’s own goal.



Why is the Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahāmantra so powerful?


The Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahāmantra:
Cleanses the mind
Stabilizes intelligence
Softens the heart
Makes one strong from within
Therefore real devotees choose
inner peace over external noise.



A crucial truth
As long as we keep watching,
such videos will keep being produced.
We are the traffic.
We are the demand.
If devotees stop watching,
such content automatically dies.
This is not just personal practice.
This is social service.


Let us take a decision now
News videos
Sensational content
Negative discussions
Must be completely stopped.



From morning till night:
Chanting
Bhagavad-gītā
Service and small honest work for financial stability
Health
Pure life
If we live like this:
This human life becomes successful
We become eligible for Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mercy



We truly give time to God
This is not difficult.

This is necessary.




Śrīla Prabhupāda – Conversation with Mr. Dixon

Mr. Dixon: Do you watch TV yourself?

Śrīla Prabhupāda: No. We have no business. We don’t wish to waste our time.


Mr. Dixon: Do you read newspapers?

Śrīla Prabhupāda: No. What is newspaper?
“This man is killed. This man has stolen. This politician has captured the government.”
Why should I waste my time with these things?

Mr. Dixon: Then how do you know what is going on in the world?

Śrīla Prabhupāda: We have enough books to read — these books.
Even if you read your whole lifetime, you cannot finish them.
They are required to understand Kṛṣṇa.
That is success of life.
We do not completely disconnect.
We stay in touch with the material world only as much as required.
Our interest is in Kṛṣṇa.
We use the material world only to support Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
For example, we use cars, dictaphones, everything —
but not for any personal gain.
(Room Conversation — April 23, 1976, Melbourne)



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