5th Principle of Attentive Japa: Avyagratva (Non-Haste) | Sanatana Goswami | Hari Parshad Das

Avyagratva is the fifth principle of attentive japa, taught by Śrī Sanātana Goswāmī in Hari-bhakti-vilāsa. Avyagratva means non-haste — chanting that is: neither too fast nor too slow neither too less nor too much The mantra should be chanted slowly, clearly, and daily, so that every syllable is heard distinctly and attention is preserved. Excessive haste, artificial marathons, or unregulated increases in rounds can lead to loss of attention and loss of respect for Harināma. The quantity of japa is to be decided between Guru and disciple, and one should increase only when attention is maintained. The remaining 22 hours of the day are preparation for the 2 hours of japa. 5th Principle of Attentive Japa,Avyagratva,Non Haste Japa,Sanatana Goswami,Hari Parshad Das,Hari Bhakti Vilas,Hare Krishna Mahamantra,Naam Japa,Bhakti Yoga,Gaudiya Vaishnavism,Krishna Consciousness,Japa Discipline,Chanting Hare Krishna,Attention in Japa,Spiritual Practice,ISKCON Teachings,Caitanya Mahaprabhu 00:00 Fifth Principle – Avyagratva 00:08 Meaning of Non-Haste 00:22 Importance of this Hari Bhakti Vilas verse 00:38 Sanskrit verse explained 01:05 Chant daily – Dine Dine 01:17 Shanai Shanai – chant slowly 01:38 Subhispashtam – clarity of syllables 02:01 Na Dhrutam – not too fast 02:24 Brahmachari 64-rounds anecdote 03:05 Na Vilambitam – not too slow 03:36 Recommended pace per round 04:10 Na Nyunam – not too less 05:04 “Rotate beads of the mind” story 06:12 Minimum standard – 16 rounds 07:08 Why not chant too much 08:14 22 hours preparation principle 09:35 Medicine & jaundice analogy 10:28 Haridas Thakur marathon incident 12:02 Loss of respect due to excess 13:15 Guru-disciple decides quantity 14:01 Attention is the real criteria