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Knowledge Beyond Sarnsara

Krgna_ specifically states that this process of
Krgna consciousness is susukham, very pleasant
and easy to practice. Indeed, the devotional process
is very pleasant; we melodiously sing with in-
struments, and someone will listen and also join
(sravanam kirtanam). Of course the music should be
in relation with the Supreme Lord, in glorification
of Him. Hearing Bhagavad-gita is also part of devo-
lional service, and in addition to hearing it one
should be eager to apply it in his life. Krsna con-
sciousness is a science and should not be accepted
blindly. There are nine processes of devotional
service recommended (hearing, chanting, remember-
ing, worshiping, praying, serving, engaging as a
servitor of the Lord, establishing friendly relations
with the Lord, offering everything to the Lord).
These are all easy to practice and should be joyfully
performed, —

Of course if one thinks that Bhagavad-gita and
the Hare Krsna mantra are part of the Hindu system
and doesn’t want to accept them because of this, he
can nonetheless attend the Christian church and sing
there, There is no difference between this process
and that process; the point is whatever process one
follows, he must become God conscious. God is
neither Moslem nor Hindu nor Christian—He is God.
Nor are we to be considered Hindu, Moslem or Chris-
