Chanting: Importance of Chanting

Q. It is said that for Kali Yuga chanting is the recommended process for reaching Lord Krishna. But is this statement given in Bhagavad-Gita? My friend argues that only the statements given in Bhagavad-Gita and Vedas are acceptable without any argument, as Bhagavad-Gita came straight from Lord Krishna. But anyway I have strong belief in Srila Prabhupada and ISKCON, and I chant regularly the holy name of Lord Krishna.

Q. In BG As It Is chapter 3, Srila Prabhupada clarifies that the performance of sacrifices for Krishna (Vishnu) are required for spiritual elevation and for comfortable living in the material world. He goes on in verses 3.10, 3.12, 3.13 (and perhaps others) to elaborate that sacrifices are very difficult to perform in this age, but that the merciful Chaitanya Mahaprabhu has made the sankirtan sacrifice more available for this purpose.

Q. How should I please Krishna so that He will help me understand Him, so that He elevates me to platform where I can become a nice devotee of Him?

This is a wonderful question, because it expresses genuine interest in Krishna, and an interest to please Him. This attitude is in fact what is really pleasing to Krishna! This is what devotion is all about - to consider how to satisfy Krishna rather than focus on one's own personal interests.

Q. What should not one miss a day with respect to chanting or reading scriptures or association with devotees?