There is no conflict in principle between intensive japa meditation and the concentration needed to do outward preaching. They are parts of the one whole—a devotee should preach and behave well, like Srila Haridasa Thakura. Chant and hear, chant and preach.
(_Begging for the Nectar of the Holy Name_)
JAPA POEM
Japa and preaching
are parts of
the one whole.
We have to do
them both, and
they each require
concentration. Some persons
chant but do not preach well.
Some preach, but
they don’t behave
well. Haridasa Thakura
did both. He chanted
300,000 Names and he
preached the glories
of the holy name.
We should do both
chanting and preaching
according to our limited capacities.