Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the Golden Avatar, Krishna Himself, descended in this dark age to preach the religion of Krishna consciousness. The chanting of the Holy Names of Lord Krishna is therefore the religious principle of the present age.

In the present age, the chanting of the Lord's Holy Names is the most accessible spiritual path for all, and it was Lord Chaitanya who initiated it.

Truly, the loving and devoted service we offer to Krishna, which alone allows us to approach Him with certainty, begins with the chanting of the Holy Names.

The chanting of the Holy Names is the easiest path and the essence of spirituality for the present age.

In the present age, mere trifles are enough to provoke serious conflicts. This is why the original scriptures recommend a method of spiritual realization common to all: the chanting of the Lord's holy names.

People, each in their own language, may gather together and glorify the Lord with melodious chants. This practice must be performed without offense, and those who participate in it will be assured of gradually attaining spiritual perfection without having to follow a more exacting method.

Here are the ten offenses against the Holy Names that should not be committed.

Blaspheming a devotee of the Lord.

Equating the Lord with celestial beings, or believing in the existence of many gods.

Disregarding the orders of the spiritual master.

Minimizing the authority of the Vedas, the original holy scriptures.

Interpreting the Holy Name of the Lord.

Knowingly committing reprehensible acts, relying on the chanting of the Holy Name to nullify the consequences.

Telling unbelievers about the glories of the Lord's Name.

Comparing the chanting of the Holy Name to material piety.

Being inattentive while chanting the Holy Names.

Remaining attached to material things despite chanting the Holy Name and having heard so many instructions.