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Posted or Updated on August 19th, 2020A devotee should be wise (or) Bhakti Yogi should be a Gnani . Is it true? Yes, it is true. A Bhakti Yogi should be a Gnani (or) a devotee should be wise. H.H.Bhanu Swami Maharaj of ISKCON, Chennai is an expert in explaining every big concept in the … Continue reading “A devotee should be wise (or) Bhakti Yogi should be a Gnani . Is it true?”
Posted or Updated on March 10th, 2020SYMPTOMS OF PURE AND SURRENDERED DEVOTEES! WHO IS A PURE DEVOTEE? In actual terms, a Pure devotee has the following qualities: A pure devotee is: merciful not defiant Prepare, Analyze & Match horoscopes; Release Matrimonial & Other ads; Donate to this site; Get Private Counselling; Get upto 80% Amazon … Continue reading “SYMPTOMS OF PURE AND SURRENDERED DEVOTEES!”
Posted or Updated on March 9th, 2020FOLLOWING MULTIPLE CONCEPTS IN DEVOTION – DEMERITS! A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “I am a BBA student. Today, I read your post that said that we should have only one initiating guru. I am an ISKCON devotee. Many other college friends are the devotees of another spiritual … Continue reading “FOLLOWING MULTIPLE CONCEPTS IN DEVOTION – DEMERITS!”
Posted or Updated on March 5th, 2020NINE STAGES OF BHAKTI YOGA (ADVANCEMENT IN DEVOTION) EXPLAINED! In the beginning, no one can be elevated to the highest stage of devotional service. DEVOTEE means one who is trying to be a devotee through reformation by practicing devotional recommendations (Vaidhi Bhakti). During the Vaidhi Bhakti process, chance of … Continue reading “NINE STAGES OF BHAKTI YOGA (ADVANCEMENT IN DEVOTION) EXPLAINED!”
Posted or Updated on March 5th, 2020ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE, BHAKTI RASA & KRISHNA PREMA – PROCESS! In THIS FIRST PART OF THIS POST, we have read that we can receive through these three sources Shastra, Sadhu and Guru. In this Part-2 of the above Post, we are going to read what knowledge we will receive through … Continue reading “ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE, BHAKTI RASA & KRISHNA PREMA – PROCESS!”
Posted or Updated on February 24th, 2020Devotees Practicing alone or in Association – which is good for them? For dry Yoga practitioners, being alone may be advised because they need to control their mind forcibly. But, it may be a futile exercise to CONTROL the mind. But, for the devotees, no business of controlling the … Continue reading “Devotees Practicing alone or in Association – which is good for them?”
Posted or Updated on February 7th, 2020Worship of Radha Krishna or other forms of Krishna – How to select? One may prefer to worship Radha krishna only; Another may prefer Baby Krishna only; Another may prefer to worship Gaur Nitai only; Another may prefer to worship Lord Jagannatha; Another may prefer to worship Lord Narasimha … Continue reading “Worship of Radha Krishna or other forms of Krishna – How to select?”
Posted or Updated on January 16th, 2020What is the Loss if we do not follow devotion in this birth? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Anna. I am unable to focus on devotion in this life. I fear for missing this birth also because one after other, I am getting problems. what I … Continue reading “What is the Loss if we do not follow devotion in this birth?”
Posted or Updated on January 16th, 2020If Only 1 in 1000 attains Perfection in devotion, why should I be a devotee? A male devotee asked like this: “Prabhuji. Krishna says in bhagavad gita that Out of thousands of men who endevour for perfection only one attains perfection. If getting perfection is difficult, why should I … Continue reading “If Only 1 in 1000 attains Perfection in devotion, why should I be a devotee?”
Posted or Updated on December 28th, 201920 HYGIENE TIPS FOR DEVOTEES IN USING TOILET & BATHROOM! A GIRL DEVOTEE (NAME HIDDEN) ASKED: “prabhu i am trying to change my habits of OCD. U r information help me to do it more easy.. That’s why i need ur help.U say that there is no need to … Continue reading “20 HYGIENE TIPS FOR DEVOTEES IN USING TOILET & BATHROOM!”
Posted or Updated on November 30th, 2019FOUR QUALITIES ESSENTIAL FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH Srimad Bhagavatham (1-17-24) lists the following FOUR QUALITIES ESSENTIAL FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH to be followed by every devotee if he likes to grow in devotion to Krishna: Mercy Cleanliness Self-discipline Prepare, Analyze & Match horoscopes; Release Matrimonial & Other ads; Donate to this … Continue reading “FOUR QUALITIES ESSENTIAL FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH”
Posted or Updated on November 28th, 2019FIVE PRIMARY DUTIES OF A DEVOTEE RECOMMENDED BY SRI CAITANYA MAHA PRABHU! Most of us are thinking that devotional process is very complicated. It is not so. In fact, compared to karma Yoga, Gnana Yoga and Dhyana Yoga, following Bhakti Yoga is easy and possible for all people, including … Continue reading “FIVE PRIMARY DUTIES OF A DEVOTEE RECOMMENDED BY SRI CAITANYA MAHA PRABHU!”
Posted or Updated on November 18th, 201911 Tips for starting and managing Krishna Consciousness for starters! A Woman devotee asked like this: “Haribol prabhu ji..i would like learn more on KC..i often read ur post counselling great as well..just i would like to know more on hw new devotees could prepare or should do before … Continue reading “11 Tips for starting and managing Krishna Consciousness for starters!”
Posted or Updated on November 5th, 2019How to see Krishna in everyone and everything? Usually, we think of Krishna only during chanting and reading. During other times, we do not remember Krishna because we do not see Krishna in everyone and everything. If we see Krishna in everyone and everything, how can we forget Krishna … Continue reading “How to see Krishna in everyone and everything?”
Posted or Updated on November 2nd, 2019ISKCON ARATI SONGS – MANGAL & SANDHYA ARATIS WITH MEANING! GENERAL PROCEDURE OF ALL ISKCON ARATI SONGS The General Step By Step Procedure of ALL THE ISKCON ARATI SONGS can be read here in THIS PAGE OF OUR SITE. This Post deals with the ISKCON ARATI SONGS that are … Continue reading “ISKCON ARATI SONGS – MANGAL & SANDHYA ARATIS WITH MEANING!”
Posted or Updated on November 2nd, 2019Compulsory Rituals for Busy Krishna Devotees that should never be avoided! I had a query about the daily rituals for busily working or studying Krishna devotees! Hence this Post. This advice is only for those devotees who have not taken initiation or diksha from a spiritual master. In case … Continue reading “Compulsory Rituals for Busy Krishna Devotees that should never be avoided!”
Posted or Updated on October 2nd, 2019How to involve your ego in Krishna’s service? Practical Tips! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Accept my humble obesience…….Prabhuji I want to ask that how can we use our ego in Krishna service….I have heard that we can use anything and everything in … Continue reading “How to involve your ego in Krishna’s service? Practical Tips!”
Posted or Updated on September 20th, 2019Why Krishna wears a tilak that marks Tulasi and His own Feet? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna!! Why vaishnav tilak is applied on lord Krishna as vaishnav tilak described as combination of lord’s lotus feet and tulsi leaf. Tulsi should be offered at lord’s … Continue reading “Why Krishna wears a tilak that marks Tulasi and His own Feet?”
Posted or Updated on September 7th, 2019MIND CONTROL TIPS WHILE WORSHIPING KRISHNA OR CHANTING! A Girl devotee asked like this: (Name Hidden): Radheshyam Prabhuji. Dandavat pranam. Prabhuji nowadays I encounter one problem and that is my mind flickers a lot. There was a time when I used to be focussed and mind not flickered the … Continue reading “MIND CONTROL TIPS WHILE WORSHIPING KRISHNA OR CHANTING!”
Posted or Updated on August 27th, 2019WHAT ARE THE RULES OF DHAAN (DONATING) TO GET THE MERCY OF KRISHNA? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Is Daan important in kalyuga,I am confused that whom to give daan in Krishna iskon temples or poor people or trusts which will be properly used by them … Continue reading “WHAT ARE THE RULES OF DHAAN (DONATING) TO GET THE MERCY OF KRISHNA?”
Posted or Updated on August 25th, 2020Is Shaligram Shila & Deity worship not recommended at Home For all? Two devotees asked: (1) Koena Ghosh: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji. I heard that women can’t worship shaligram Shila. Is it true? But i read that Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s mother Saci Devi used to worship Shaligram and Nityananda Prabhu’s wife … Continue reading “Is Shaligram Shila & Deity worship not recommended at Home For all?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2019How to love Krishna more than family and friends? A devotee who requested anonymity asked like this: “Hare krishna prabhu ji !!! I m fond of reading shrimad bhagvatam and shrimad bhagvad geeta . I love chanting and listening about Krishna. But somewhere I feel that I don’t love … Continue reading “How to love Krishna more than family and friends?”
Posted or Updated on May 16th, 2019 PRAHALADA’S PRAYERS TO LORD NARASIMMHA DEVA! (From Srimad Bhagavatham, Purported by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON) Most of us do not know how to pray to the Lord. Sri Prahalada, the youngest but great devotee of Lord shows us how to pray … Continue reading “PRAHALADA’S PRAYERS TO LORD NARASIMMHA DEVA!”
Posted or Updated on May 1st, 201910 IMPORTANT TIPS TO PREACH ABOUT KRISHNA PROPERLY! “……………Devi Dasi” asked like this: “Rajan pr thank u for being my first guru. By your grace I have took diksha and now I am Brahman dikshat. My guru have asked me to start preaching. For that I need your blessings. … Continue reading “10 IMPORTANT TIPS TO PREACH ABOUT KRISHNA PROPERLY!”
Posted or Updated on April 25th, 2019I AM UNABLE TO TREAT MY HOME DEITIES PROPERLY. WHAT TO DO? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu, Thank you for all the wonderful counselling that are clearing our doubts. I have 4 questions to ask: (1) One mataji devotee gave me a small … Continue reading “I AM UNABLE TO TREAT MY HOME DEITIES PROPERLY. WHAT TO DO?”
Posted or Updated on April 16th, 2019CAN WE SEE KRISHNA? CAN WE HAVE EYES TO SEE KRISHNA? A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada writes in his book “On the way to Krishna”: Sri Krishna says: “You cannot see Me without your present eyes. Therefore I give you divine eyes, so that you can behold My mystic … Continue reading “CAN WE SEE KRISHNA? CAN WE HAVE EYES TO SEE KRISHNA?”
Posted or Updated on April 10th, 2019Why do the Symbols of one Sampradhaya differ from others? A male devotee (Name hidden by myself) asked like this: “Why don’t we (gaudya vaishnavas) put shankha, chakra, gadha, padma symbols as highly prescribed as per our shastras And as we are also from Madhava sampradaya!!!!????? They give mudra … Continue reading “Why do the Symbols of one Sampradhaya differ from others?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2019How to become a pure devotee and attach with Krishna? A girl devotee whose name I have hidden, asked like this: Jai shri Krishna prabhuji..Prabhuji i need ur help..as u always help devotees nd enourage them by your guiding i also need ur help.plz dnt mention my name but … Continue reading “How to become a pure devotee and attach with Krishna?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2019Why Purity is important in devotion while Krishna Himself gave genitals to all? “A male devotee (Name hidden)” asked like this: “haribol prabhu. thank you for enlightening us with different types of knowledge. one question is irritating me since i became matured and came to krishna cons. why krishna … Continue reading “Why Purity is important in devotion while Krishna Himself gave genitals to all?”
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Posted or Updated on February 5th, 2019WHO IS THE DEAR DEVOTEE OF KRISHNA? WHY? Thousands of innocent devotees wander here and there all over the town and distribute/ sell the books related to Krishna. Whenever there are any big festivals in any temples, they go and arrange a road side book stall and also distribute … Continue reading “WHO IS THE DEAR DEVOTEE OF KRISHNA? WHY?”
Posted or Updated on February 5th, 2019How women preachers of Krishna are successful and how should they manage the preaching? A male devotee asked like this (I have hidden name): Hare Krishna Prabhu ji, I am attached to local Iskcon leaders of my town from the last 1 year continuously but there is no particular temple … Continue reading “How women preachers of Krishna are successful and how should they manage the preaching?”
Posted or Updated on January 30th, 2019How to bring more people for your Krishna Conscious House Programs? This is the trend of this world. Most of the devotees are feeling like you only. Take ISKCON. In my view, only ISKCON is emphasizing such strict spiritual practices (in this cruel kaliyuga) that can make even a … Continue reading “How to bring more people for your Krishna Conscious House Programs?”
Posted or Updated on January 27th, 2019WHY SHOULD WE FOLLOW SERIOUS DEVOTION NOW AND NOT AFTER RETIREMENT? ostponement is the first barrier for improvement – whether it is studies, earning, performing marriage, etc. Same applies for spiritual practices also. Some may get introduced to devotional environment and practices even in childhood; Some others in their … Continue reading “WHY SHOULD WE FOLLOW SERIOUS DEVOTION NOW AND NOT AFTER RETIREMENT?”
Posted or Updated on January 3rd, 2019Who is called Krishna Conscious? Is it possible for sinners? How? The simple definition for a Krishna conscious person, as said by Srila Prabhupada is: “One who has developed attachment with Krishna is Krishna Conscious.” For a Krishna Conscious person, his consciousness, thoughts, feelings, actions, etc., all are centered … Continue reading “Who is called Krishna Conscious? Is it possible for sinners? How?”
Posted or Updated on June 23rd, 2020Disposing used Puja materials, God Pictures, flowers, Incense sticks, etc! Two devotees asked like this: (1) “Hare Krishna Prabhu , please can you advise me what to do with the Thulsi leave we offer Krishna daily at the end of the day what to do with it and every … Continue reading “Disposing used Puja materials, God Pictures, flowers, Incense sticks, etc!”
Posted or Updated on December 15th, 2018Krishna Vs Others – Whom to Pray to get married? A devotee (requested anonymity) asked like this: “Hare Krishna! I have a question. One of my cousin is single and has a string desire to get married but somehow it’s not getting fulfilled. I shared with her the story … Continue reading “Krishna Vs Others – Whom to Pray to get married?”
Posted or Updated on December 7th, 201812 tips to please and become very close to Krishna! Two Questions from two devotees: (1) “Plz reply me dat how cld i become very close to my lord Krishna?? What z d simplest way 2 get d blessings of my Lord??” (2) “Hare Krishna Prabhuji…. I have a … Continue reading “12 tips to please and become very close to Krishna!”
Posted or Updated on November 26th, 2018SIX FAVOURABLE AND UNFAVOURABLE PRINCIPLES FOR DEVOTIONAL SERVICE (As said by Srila Rupa Goswami in Nectar Of Instruction) (A) SIX FAVOURABLE PRINCIPLES FOR DEVOTIONAL SERVICE A devotee who desires to advance in his devotion to Krishna should follow the following six principles: (1) BEING ENTHUSIASTIC: The devotee eagerly engages … Continue reading “SIX FAVOURABLE AND UNFAVOURABLE PRINCIPLES FOR DEVOTIONAL SERVICE”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2019How to pray to lord if we like to come out of problems? A male devotee asked like this: “Hare Krsna, Prabhuji pranaam , I have same Question. if we are in a Problem in what way we should pray to god. What Makes God Happy?” REPLY: The truth … Continue reading “How to pray to Krishna if we like to come out of problems?”
Posted or Updated on October 6th, 2018I doubt that Srila Prabhupada’s preaching suits only for this kaliyuga. What to do? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “hare krishna prabhuji…. i can’t do any thing regularly.. i mean chanting, mangala arti etc…i just offer food to krishna and sometime i do arti, but, i really … Continue reading “I doubt that Srila Prabhupada’s preaching suits only for this kaliyuga. What to do?”
Posted or Updated on June 24th, 2020WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS TO SURRENDER TO KRISHNA? There are no Conditions to surrender to Krishna because Surrendering to Krishna is SPONTANEOUS and can make a person pure devotee. A devotee should be like a child. A child has no doubts about his parents and has blind trust on … Continue reading “WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS TO SURRENDER TO KRISHNA?”
Posted or Updated on September 11th, 2018Can a person be a devotee of Lord Krishna and Rama at the same time? Ayyan Addy asked like this: Can a person make Lord Krishna as his friend in addition to it could he make Lord Ram as his eastdev? In other words, what I want to say … Continue reading “Can a person be a devotee of Lord Krishna and Rama at the same time?”
Posted or Updated on August 23rd, 2018What happens if a devotee is unable to attain perfection in his devotional practices in this birth? A Girl devotee asked like this: “Hare krishna sir… Your posts are really helpful…. Could u please tell me when someone has begun following krishna consciousness and has advanced few steps towards … Continue reading “What happens if a devotee is unable to attain perfection in his devotional practices in this birth?”
Posted or Updated on August 8th, 2018Why should we hear about Krishna and get Hari Nam ONLY from a Pure Vaishnava? How can the Pure Hari Nam be contaminated if we hear from a Non Vaishnava? Yes. Hari Nam can’t be contaminated, but, it will not have full potency if we hear from non vaishnava. … Continue reading “Why should we hear about Krishna and get Hari Nam ONLY from a Pure Vaishnava? “
Posted or Updated on August 7th, 2018Should a devotee have Perfection in the Service to Krishna? A devotee (Name hidden on request) asked like this: HARE KRISHNA PAMHO. A devotee friend of mine have asked this… Please help or suggest some solution if any. “I hv one psychological problem. If I learn any answer and … Continue reading “Should a devotee have Perfection in the Service to Krishna?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2019How athma loses its real bliss and how to regain its bliss? A girl devotee asked like this: “Hk Prabu. We are athma. Right? athma is full of bliss. But why we can not get that bliss within this body? How to get the bliss again? please explain..” REPLY: … Continue reading “How athma loses its real bliss and how to regain its bliss?”
Posted or Updated on August 1st, 2018Since Krishna is everywhere, what is the need for the temples? A Girl devotee asked like this: “Radhe-krshna prabhu ji we devotees r blessd to hv u in our lyf, u r seem to be god giftd to us…..Thnk u prabhu 4 ur kind seflss servc .. Prabhu i … Continue reading “Since Krishna is everywhere, what is the need for the temples?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018How to deal with the erring devotees without Vaishnava Offence? A girl devotee asked like this: “How to tolerate situation when we see that brahmachari is doing partiality. And if we put forward our right then is it vaishnava offense. How to beg forgiveness for this vaishnav offense. If … Continue reading “How to deal with the erring devotees without Vaishnava Offence?”
Posted or Updated on April 24th, 2020Social Service for Krishna Devotees – Recommended or not? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji, There is so much injustice in this world, even animals behave much better than humans; everywhere war,crime,lust, money , greed , power, desires etc are there. life has become … Continue reading “Social Service for Krishna Devotees – Recommended or not?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018Can I consider Krishna in all relations as Parent, Child, husband and Guru? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “prabhuji should i go to any functions to other religious person??? like in my muslim friends wedding??how to attend that bcz i don’t like to attend in that … Continue reading “Can I consider Krishna in all relations as Parent, Child, husband and Guru?”
Posted or Updated on July 2nd, 201815 Tips to follow the right way of maintaining the association of devotees! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “there is a big pblm associating with devotee… in our country the devotees are not cooperative…. so i try this bt every time i fail… somehow my relationship … Continue reading “15 Tips to follow the right way of maintaining the association of devotees!”
Posted or Updated on June 30th, 2018Why should we read the scriptures? Is chanting alone not sufficient? A girl devotee asked like this: “Hare krishna prabhhu ji …. is it compulsory to know about vedas n shastra n other precious things abt god to preaching the lords of lord …. If one person chanting mahamantra … Continue reading “Why should we read the scriptures? Is chanting alone not sufficient?”
Posted or Updated on June 30th, 2018Why should we do just the rituals with impure heart? Why can’t we follow purity of heart instead of rituals? A devotee who wanted to be anonymous asked like this: “hare krishna prabhuji want to ask one question hope u don’t mind.. since The supreme Godhead Krishna is everywhere … Continue reading “Why should we do just the rituals with impure heart? Why can’t we follow purity of heart instead of rituals?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018How to be a Humble devotee? What is the meaning of “last bench devotee”? Roshini Dubey asked like this: “Hare Krishna . Please accept my humble obeisances . Prabhuji what does mean by when you say that you preferring to be a last bench devotee? Whenever any person regularly … Continue reading “How to be a Humble devotee? What is the meaning of “last bench devotee”?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018What are the devotional practices to be done even without taking bath? A Girl devotee asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu, I seize this opportunity to thank you for all your posts that have really helped me, I have some questions,can you please reply me: Can someone read the … Continue reading “What are the devotional practices to be done even without taking bath?”
Posted or Updated on March 12th, 2020How to preach about Krishna to others if they do not hear? A Question from a devotee (Name hidden): “Hare Krishna, prabhu. Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I want to know everything or at least basics about Preaching, how to preach, how much to … Continue reading “How to preach about Krishna to others if they do not hear?”
Posted or Updated on July 31st, 2020Vaidhi Bhakti & Raganuga Bhakti – Two Types of Devotional Practices! In THIS ANOTHER POST, we have read that the devotional service (bhakti) is of three categories: (i) Devotional service in practice, (ii) Devotional service in ecstasy and (iii) Devotional service in pure love of Godhead. Let us now … Continue reading “Vaidhi Bhakti & Raganuga Bhakti – Two Types of Devotional Practices!”
Posted or Updated on April 6th, 2018Deity worship of Baby Krishna and Radha Krishna – Which is recommended for home and what is the procedure? Actual Questions from two devotees: (1) Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Are all the procedures you described, applicable for worshipping Laddu Gopalji as well? I heard worshipping Laddu Gopal is easier compared … Continue reading “Deity worship of Baby Krishna and Radha Krishna – Which is recommended for home and what is the procedure?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018Scientific reasons for honouring Gurus, Vaishnavas and Cows though they are humans and animals respectively! This is the question for many! Why should I honour other devotees who are also humans like me? Why should I worship Cow who is an animal and perform Pujas for her? Spiritually, we … Continue reading “Scientific reasons for honouring Gurus, Vaishnavas and Cows though they are humans and animals respectively!”
Posted or Updated on August 29th, 2019HOW TO REMEMBER KRISHNA ALL THE TIME WITHOUT FORGETTING HIM? A girl devotee asked like this: “Jai sri krishna prubji I want to ask u . How can we feel krishna every second. How can we feel he is with us every time does thr is some indication which … Continue reading “HOW TO REMEMBER KRISHNA ALL THE TIME WITHOUT FORGETTING HIM?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018HOW TO APPLY TILAKA ON OUR BODY (As Per Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradhaya)? (1) The purpose of wearing tilak is also to remember the Lord in His many Names/forms. This is explained below: (2) Tilaka is to be applied not only on the forehead, but, on twelve parts of the … Continue reading “HOW TO APPLY TILAKA ON OUR BODY (As Per Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradhaya)?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018Scientific and Spiritual reasons and Procedure of having a SIKHA (small lock of hairs) on the shaved head by the devotees! Actual Question from a devotee: “hare Krishna prabhuji…it hav been created many question by other on y do we keep Shikha? And wat is reason of removing hair … Continue reading “Scientific and Spiritual reasons and Procedure of having a SIKHA (small lock of hairs) on the shaved head by the devotees!”
Posted or Updated on February 23rd, 201828 SCIENTIFIC AND SPIRITUAL REASONS FOR WEARING TILAK (MARK ON FOREHEAD) FIVE SCIENTIFIC REASONS OF WEARING TILAK: (i) Wearing Tilaka boosts the memory power. How? The spot between the eyebrows, is the seat of memory and thinking that is also called the Aajna Chakra in the language of Yoga. The … Continue reading “28 SCIENTIFIC AND SPIRITUAL REASONS FOR WEARING TILAK (MARK ON FOREHEAD)”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY (SACRED) PLACES INCLUDING CHAR DHAM? Actual Question from Aarti Vasan Salunkhe: “Hare Krishna prabhu Ji. What is importance of visiting char Dham. Which are Char Dham places.” REPLY: India itself is a sacred country that was chosen by Krishna to take … Continue reading “WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY (SACRED) PLACES INCLUDING CHAR DHAM?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018FIVE PRIMARY RASAS (RELATIONSHIPS) AND SEVEN SECONDARY RASAS ONE CAN HAVE WITH KRISHNA! Actual Question from Satya Prasad: “hare krishna prabhu i reading prabhupada books regularly i have some doubt some quotes 1 prabhupada mentioned santa rasa is impersonal in some quotes prabhupada mentions it is one of the … Continue reading “FIVE PRIMARY RASAS (RELATIONSHIPS) AND SEVEN SECONDARY RASAS ONE CAN HAVE WITH KRISHNA!”
Posted or Updated on December 10th, 2017HOW A DEVOTEE SHOULD TREAT KRISHNA AND HIS DEVOTEES? (1) TREATING KRISHNA: I think that these THREE golden Rules will help you to know how to treat Krishna. Let me explain them through the words of ISKCON’s Spritual Masters (and) Srila Prabhupada: (A) RULE-1: WE MUST TREAT KRISHNA … Continue reading “HOW A DEVOTEE SHOULD TREAT KRISHNA AND HIS DEVOTEES?”
Posted or Updated on December 10th, 201715 RULES FOR OFFERING OBEISANCES INSIDE THE TEMPLES We go to the temples of Krishna/ Narayana / Vishnu. We perform worship in a particular manner and come back. Have we ever thought whether we are offering our obeisances in the temple as per the recommended rules? Mostly no. But, … Continue reading “15 RULES FOR OFFERING OBEISANCES INSIDE THE TEMPLES”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018COMPLETE PROCEDURE TO BATHE & CARE THE DEITIES OF KRISHNA / BABY KRISHNA/ BAL GOPAL AT HOME (Based on the system followed in the ISKCON Temples) NOTE: IF YOU KEEP A DEITY WHOSE SIZE IS 3 INCHES OR BELOW, IT CAN BE CONSIDERED EQUAL TO THE PICTURE WORSHIP AND … Continue reading “COMPLETE PROCEDURE TO BATHE & CARE THE DEITIES OF KRISHNA / BABY KRISHNA/ BAL GOPAL AT HOME”
Posted or Updated on December 10th, 2017Is it possible to get Krishna as our friend? How? Actual Question from a woman devotee: “Radhe radhe… I read somewhere that krsna is our eternal frnd.. Everyone leaves us but not kaanha.If we become friends with krsna everyone becomes our friend. Also it was said jisme matlab hota … Continue reading “Is it possible to get Krishna as our friend? How?”
Posted or Updated on December 9th, 2017PERFORMING ARATI TO KRISHNA AT HOME – COMPLETE STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE (As recommended by Srila Prabhupada, the founder acharya of ISKCON) Actual Question: Hare Krishna prabuji . I have a question but wish to remain anonymous . The beginners guide to Krishna consciousness explain how to perform Aarti … Continue reading “PERFORMING ARATI TO KRISHNA AT HOME – COMPLETE STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE”
Posted or Updated on September 14th, 2020 Surrender to Krishna- Meaning! Is it Possible for working devotees? ACTUAL QUESTION from a devotee (Name hidden): “What is the meaning of surrendering to Krishna? How should we do/feel to surrender unto Him? How to differentiate between surrendering and doing your duty because we krsna says do your … Continue reading “Surrender to Krishna- Meaning! Is it Possible for working devotees?”
Posted or Updated on January 28th, 2020KANTHI MALA (TULASI MALA) – PROCEDURE & RULES TO WEAR THEM! Qn. In Detail: Where can I take thulasi mala? Iskcon temple or any other store? Is there any procedure or pooja to be followed before wearing thulasi maala…. Please reply me .. Thanking u. (hide name). REPLY: Kanthi … Continue reading “KANTHI MALA (TULASI MALA) – PROCEDURE & RULES TO WEAR THEM!”
Posted or Updated on June 6th, 202030 IMPORTANT RULES TO FOLLOW DEITY WORSHIP AT HOME! A DEVOTEE ASKED LIKE THIS: “Hare Krsna. What is the basic qualifications to install and perform deity worship at home? Instead of worshiping, can we purchase and keep the deities in a glass display box? Please hide my name and … Continue reading “30 IMPORTANT RULES TO FOLLOW DEITY WORSHIP AT HOME!”
Posted or Updated on August 15th, 2020THREE CLASSES OF DEVOTEES EXPLAINED BY SRILA RUPA GOSVAMI It is confirmed by Lord Caitanya that only the fortunate persons, by the mercy of both a bona fide spiritual master and Krsna, will get the seed of devotional service. In this connection, Lord Krsna says in Srimad-Bhagavatam, Eleventh Canto, … Continue reading “THREE CLASSES OF DEVOTEES EXPLAINED BY SRILA RUPA GOSVAMI”
Posted or Updated on May 19th, 2020Rasas (or) Bhavas (or) Moods (or) Relations with Krishna & Final Destination! Qn. In Detail: i don’t know relation between lord krishna and me….., as each and every soul has unique relation with Lord Krishna……………, i feel Lord Krishna as My Teacher…as my friend….,, i also feel i will … Continue reading “Rasas (or) Bhavas (or) Moods (or) Relations with Krishna & Final Destination!”
Posted or Updated on May 11th, 2020Unable to do daily worship and sadhanas? How to manage them? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hk prabhu… Prabhu,can you please tell me, how you manage your daily routines along with 16 rounds chanting. During Mangala and Sandhya arathi what all you chant n recite. I really … Continue reading “Unable to do daily worship and sadhanas? How to manage them?”
Posted or Updated on April 9th, 2020A devotee’s devotional development and attainment of perfection has to go through the NINE PROCESS OF DEVOTIONAL SERVICE (BHAKTI YOGA). Attaining the Purity in devotion requires consistent Practices and it can not be compared to the devotion with some expectation as followed by many now a days. Intense and … Continue reading “NINE PROCESS OF DEVOTIONAL SERVICE (BHAKTI YOGA)”
Posted or Updated on January 19th, 2020PURITY or LOVE – WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT FOR DEVOTIONAL GROWTH? A devotee had asked: “Prabhuji, humble request. plz.. xplain me in Krishna Consciousness (in devotional service to krishna), what is more important – Purity or love ?” REPLY: Many say that only love is important. But, love … Continue reading “PURITY or LOVE – WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT FOR DEVOTIONAL GROWTH?”
Posted or Updated on January 16th, 2020How to engage our mind, thoughts and actions for Krishna? A male devotee (Name hidden): “You should post a message regarding human body for your devotion like we’re not this human body we’re a soul how to control emotions, thoughts and this bio machine (human body) to use it … Continue reading “How to engage our mind, thoughts and actions for Krishna?”
Posted or Updated on August 22nd, 2018(1) To advance in spiritual life, What basic qualities should I try to cultivate? Before reading the QUALITIES OF A PURE DEVOTEE OF KRISHNA, let us read some basic qualities also. Srimad-Bhagavatam lists four qualities essential for spiritual growth (from First Canto, Chapter 17, Verse 24). Anyone who cultivates … Continue reading “QUALITIES OF A PURE DEVOTEE OF KRISHNA”