Taking to Krsna Consciousness 91

there are different processes for different ages, but
the principle of each process remains valid in all
ages. It is not that the chanting of Hare Krsna is
effective in this age and not in Satya-yuga. Nor is it
that people were not chanting the holy names of
Krsna in Satya-yuga. In Satya-yuga meditation was
the main process, and great munis meditated for
periods extending upwards of 60,000 years. In
this age, however, perfection by that means of
meditation is not possible because we are so short-
lived. Consequently in this age it is especially
recommended that we all sit down together and chant
Hare Krsna. It is very easy, and everyone can take
part in it. There is no necessity of education, nor are
any previous qualifications required. In this age
people are also very slow and unfortunate, and
they are contaminated with bad association. Caitanya
Mahaprabhu introduced the chanting of Hare Krsna,
Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama,
Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare as a great means
of propaganda for spreading love of God. It is not
that it is recommended only for Kali-yuga. Actually,
it is recommended for every age. There have always
been many devotees who have chanted and reached
perfection in all ages. That is the beauty of this
Krsna consciousness movement. It is not simply for
one age, or for one country, or for one class of
people. Hare Krsna can be chanted by any man in
any social position, in any country and in any age,
for Krsna is the Supreme Lord of all people in all
social positions, in all countries, in all ages.
