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Lord Caitanya is the combined incarnation of Radha
and Krishna. He appeared at the end of the 15th
century to establish the most auspicious spiritual
practice for this age of quarrel and hypocrisy (Kali
yuga), it is the congregational chanting of the
names of God (Hari Nama Samkirtan). Lord Caitanya
particularly suggested chanting the Hare Krishna
Mantra as this is the recommendation of the Kali
Santarana Upanisad, “The sixteen names of the Hare
Krishna mantra – Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna
Krishna Hare Hare/ Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama
Rama Hare Hare – destroy all the inauspiciousness of
the age of Kali. This is the conclusion of all the Vedas.”
Lord Brahma has said, kali-sautaranadi srutite, “The
srutis (direct evidence of the Vedas) have declared
this mantra to be the best means of deliverance in
the age of Kali.” (Ananta Samhita) Having heard
this from Brahma, his sons and disciples, beginning
with Narada muni, all accepted the Hare Krishna
Mahamantra (great chant for liberation) and, having
meditated on it, attained perfection.

Lord Caitanya revealed the transcendental potencies
of the holy names of Krishna. He prayed, “Oh my Lord,
Your holy name alone can render all benediction to

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