Musings on Graffiti
Rules and using it in service to God
Graffiti is rebellion, but it has rules. It rejects authority, yet it enforces its own code. Some writers rise by following that code—SEEN did, dominating New York’s trains with burners too good to ignore. Others rise by breaking it—CAP did, covering masterpieces with throw-ups and forcing his name into history. Some go all-city by teaming up, like 1UP Crew, moving with military precision. Others go solo and take over by sheer force.
Graffiti is also war. It’s a competitive sport where getting up the most, the biggest, and the boldest matters. Breaking rules isn’t just rebellion—it’s a strategy. When fame is the goal, respect and disrespect become tools. Some win by playing the game. Some win by flipping the board.
I see it the same way with Krishna consciousness. Graffiti is about getting seen, heard, and remembered. So is spreading the holy name. The goal is impact. If people wake up thinking about Krishna because His name is everywhere, that’s success.
I may not be out bombing trains or track sides—I’m a family man now. But I’ll do what I can, in my own way. That’s my contribution.
"Always think of Me, become My devotee, worship Me and offer your homage to Me. Thus, you will come to Me without fail." (Bhagavad-gītā 18.65)
Just like graffiti, chanting Krishna’s name is about repetition, visibility, and making an impression that lasts. My mission is to go all-city for Krishna.
Beautiful korero my dear Godbrother and friend 😊🙏 I'm honoured Hare Krsna
All glories to sri Krsna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Ki jai Haribol 🙏😁
Wow. I love how you’ve drawn that parallel. Graffiti and Krishna consciousness.
Both are about visibility, presence, and leaving an imprint that can’t be ignored. The rebellious edge in graffiti, pushing against the grain yet still operating by a higher code, feels so much like bhakti too. We’re moving in a world that says, “Forget God,” and yet we’re here, trying to saturate every corner of consciousness with Krishna’s name. That is going all-city.
And I think about how the Holy Name works even more deeply. It’s not just on walls and trains, but on hearts. Every mantra we chant is like tagging the subtle body, leaving Krishna’s imprint again and again until it becomes indelible.
You’re right! Impact is everything. Even as a family man, you are bombing the walls of maya every time you chant, share, or live Krishna consciousness. That’s the ultimate burner.
“All-city for Krishna” is such a powerful phrase. That’s going to stick in my mind now.