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	The Descent of the Holy Name Srila Sridhar Maharaj Transcribed by Acyutananda Das, Nabadwipa, 1976 The relationship between mundane and transcendental sound is exactingly described herein, as well as the contrast between ascending and descending methods of God realization. A systematic presentation of how spiritual sound encapsulated within ordinary sound exerts its influence of the body, senses, mind, intelligence and, most importantly, soul, is presented as well as the progressive results of that transcendental influence. Sounds, sounds, sounds,' His Holiness repeated slowly. 'Sounds. Catch hold of the sounds. Seize the sound waves traveling within the ether, and your happiness in spiritual life is assured." read more!   Divine Service Srila Sridhar Maharaj The distinction between the mundane and transcendental forms of the Holy Name of Krishna is explained and how the seeker can progress from physical to spiritual association with Sri Krishna-nama. The transformative mood of service and how it is gradually acquired is explained herein. So, nothing about Krsna, His name, form, qualities or pastimes can be touched by our physical or mental senses, but when we have a serving attitude He comes down to us of His own accord. Only then can our tongue really pronounce the name of Krsna, otherwise only the physical sound of the letter of the name can be produced." read more!   Ecstacy of the Name Srila Sridhar Maharaj Srila Sridhar Maharaj describes the process by which the transcendental sound of the holy name of Krishna transforms one's consciousness. Entering the ear, transforming the heart and then reverberating upon the tongue, the Holy Name of Krishna produces spiritual ecstasy of unequalled intensity. Here the esoteric aspects of chanting the pure name of Sri Krishna are explained as they were expressed by the modern saint, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur. "The holy name of Krishna enters the ear with such a great force and current that the ears are captured, and one thinks that only two ears are insufficient; he wants millions of ears to attend to the sweet current entering the ears. Two ears are nothing to him; he wants millions of ears. The nectar of the holy name is coming like a flood through his ears, pushing its way within the heart." read more!   Firing Blank Mantras Srila Sridhar Maharaj The Maha-Mantra is the Absolute encapsulated in sound form. Srila Sridhar Maharaj presents the way by which we can understand the Lord's presence in the name as a transcendental inner sound current. Importantly, the process by which we can actually experience the Absolute potency of the Holy Name is explained; with a a serving attitude endeavoring to please the Lord we can take His Divine Name and connect with the transcendental current present within the ordinary sound. Our tongue, our hands, physical sound, all these mundane things cannot come in touch with Krishna. Some intervening medium is necessary to connect this body with the supramundane. And that connection is our earnest desire to serve Krishna, to satisfy Him." read more!   The Hare Krishna Maha Mantra A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada The science of transcendental sound vibration is greatly understood by the spiritually aspiring pubic of the modern world. How it is that consciousness can actually be transcendentally transformed by a spiritual sound vibration is cleverly explained herein. "Krishna consciousness is not an artificial imposition on the mind. This consciousness is the original, natural energy of the living entity. When we hear this transcendental vibration, this consciousness is revived. This simplest method of meditation is recommended for this age." read more!   Jewel of the Vedas Srila Sridhar Maharaj The system of revelation known as sruti or sabda is presented herein: that which can be grasped by the ear, the sound form of the revealed truth which has descended from above. The sound based system of revelation combines so many sounds in order to give a full impression of the whole reality but their purpose and emphasis is upon a central, original sound. That sound is the holy name of the Lord, Krishna, which is the reservoir of all sweetness. "The branches of the Vedas are all sounds, and so many sounds must come from a central position. They cannot but direct one who has a proper eye towards that fountainhead of sound, saying, 'Go! Run towards that direction! In our source you will find everything." read more!   Meditation Through Transcedental Sound A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Lecturing at Boston's Northeastern University in the summer of 1969, Srila Prabhupada introduces a meditation system renowned for its extraordinary power and the fact that it can be easily practiced almost anywhere and at any time. read more!   Primordial Sound Srila Sridhar Maharaj The Unique Glories of the Divine Name of Krishna are presented herein, showcasing Krishna-nama to be the cornerstone of all reveal truth. The transformative potency of the Holy Name is described; its unequalled spiritual sweetness and divine influence upon the heart. "If we search with a positive mind, by the grace of the saints, the spiritual masters and the great souls, we will find that the principal sound forms of the revealed truth are leading us towards the conception that the whole object of all the Vedic sounds is that central sound: the holy name of Krsna." read more!   Divine Sound Srila Sridhar Maharaj Srila Sridhar Maharaj here discusses the novelty of approaching the Absolute through the medium of sound. He explains how Divine Sound can exert its influence over our consciousness if we can properly adjust ourselves internally to receive it. (Excerpted from the Sermons of the Guardian of Devotion) read more!   Shadow, Substance and Sound Srila Sridhar Maharaj Srila Sridhar Maharaj explains the reflective relationship between the plane of spiritual reality and ordinary experience of the material universe. He explains the way sound acts as a bridge between the substance and its shadow and can reveal the eternal nature of the Absolute within the mundane plane. (Excerpted from The Golden Staircase) read more!   Discussion with Magnus Hirschfield of Berlin (1931) Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur This article was the sparking inspiration to form the Unbound Sound Collective. Presented herein is a lucid perspective on the inadequacy of mundane sensory knowledge and the necessity for seeking out the Fountainhead of all knowledge, capable of imparting incessant bliss. How to seek out that Fountainhead through service-based reception of transcendental sound is then elaborately and inspirationally explained. The transcendental Sound does not require any earthly media for its communication...[it] will be coming out of the Initiative Faculty of the Unknown...and will carry all the requisites necessary for receiving the Sound. read more!