A Saint from India, His Holiness Bhaktaraj Maharaj, had answered a similar question as follows: “Chanting while performing daily activities is a superior spiritual practice compared to chanting while sitting in one place. In the former, continuity of spiritual practice is maintained. Also, a person chanting continuously while performing worldly tasks, in spite of living in the Great Illusion (worldly bondage), is beyond it.

    Maintaining communion with God in all circumstances is called Sahajavastha (natural state of communion with God).”

     Hence, one can and should chant anywhere and at all times possible.

    In the initial stages of spiritual practice, one is still getting used to spiritual practice. At that stage, it is helpful to set aside some time (at least an hour to two) daily for spiritual practice, such as chanting. It helps develop a spiritual routine and the discipline to follow it regularly.

    Currently, His Holiness Dr. Jayant Athavale sits to chant for the benefit of seekers worldwide, during two time slots, namely 7:30am-8am and 4pm to 5pm, Indian Standard Time (IST). One can derive the benefits of His resolve and blessings behind these chanting sessions, by setting aside time to chant during any or both of these sessions daily (at one's local time corresponding to the above mentioned time slots in IST). Seekers worldwide have had good spiritual experiences when chanting during these time slots, amply indicating the power of a Saint's resolve.