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Posted or Updated on September 10th, 2021Can one get Krishna’s Mercy if he is unable to Go to temple and Get Guru? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare krishna prabhuji…namasthe.i have a doubt regarding accepting a guru..is that a compulsory .. without a guru can’t i progress in krishna bhakti? Due to … Continue reading “Can one get Krishna’s Mercy if he is unable to Go to temple and Get Guru?”
Posted or Updated on August 26th, 2021Proper way of having association with others to avoid material bonding! Association makes everything. While associating with others, you should keep the following in mind: (1) With whom we should associate? (2) How to have association with others properly to avoid material bonding. (Devotees Practicing alone or in Association … Continue reading “Proper way of having association with others to avoid material bonding!”
Posted or Updated on August 12th, 2021Are Offering our Prayers without the Manthras effective or not? Ravi asked like this: Rajan sir. really need your great guidance.i am sure that my question would be something that runs too in the mind of many others. 1.Sir,I do pray to Lakshmi nrasimha bhagawan,but my prayers are very … Continue reading “Are Offering our Prayers without the Manthras effective or not?”
Posted or Updated on July 25th, 2021The Musical Instruments used in the Spiritual World! Interesting facts! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna pr ji.Dandvats. The harmonium may be played during bhajan if there is someone who can play melodiously. But it is not for kirtana and arati. (Prabhupada Letter to Bahudak … Continue reading “The Musical Instruments used in the Spiritual World! Interesting facts!”
Posted or Updated on July 20th, 2021How Being connected to Krishna Protects us all the time? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “I first got attracted to Krishna two months ago, I have never had any sadhu sanga, no kind of initiation, but I really do want both these things, but within these … Continue reading “How Being connected to Krishna Protects us all the time?”
Posted or Updated on June 8th, 2021Will dying wearing Gopi Chandan and Kanthi mala takes one to Vaikunta? Rashmi asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji, Dandvat pranam- We have heard from the devotees that if someone is wearing a gopi chandan tilak and a kanthi mala at the time of leaving the body; Yamdoots can’t … Continue reading “Will dying wearing Gopi Chandan and Kanthi mala takes one to Vaikunta?”
Posted or Updated on April 4th, 2021DEVELOPMENT OF VAIDHI BHAKTI TO RAGHANUGA BHAKTI! Development of Vaidhi bhakti to Raghanuga bhakti is a gradual process. This article explains DEVELOPMENT OF VAIDHI BHAKTI TO RAGHANUGA BHAKTI! (1) Atonement is unnecessary when one has achieved spontaneous love and, above that, attachment with love as all the reactions of … Continue reading “DEVELOPMENT OF VAIDHI BHAKTI TO RAGHANUGA BHAKTI!”
Posted or Updated on March 30th, 2021POWER OF PURITY OF MEN & WOMEN IN SPIRITUALITY! EVIDENCES! Many get confused why the Purity is insisted for women more. True. Women are advised more to maintain the purity. This fact Can not be denied. If all the women are strict in maintaining the Purity, No man can … Continue reading “POWER OF PURITY OF MEN & WOMEN IN SPIRITUALITY! EVIDENCES!”
Posted or Updated on March 25th, 2021How Krishna reacts to one’s preaching of false concepts and manthras? Have you noticed that our site is giving spiritual solutions to even the sensitive the material problems, but never encouraged dilution from the basic essential principles of (i) chanting (ii) detaching from materialistic way of life and (iii) … Continue reading “How Krishna reacts to one’s preaching of false concepts and manthras?”
Posted or Updated on March 15th, 2021How to make and Serve Krishna as our friend? Before reading this Post, READ HERE FIVE PRIMARY RASAS (RELATIONSHIPS) AND SEVEN SECONDARY RASAS ONE CAN HAVE WITH KRISHNA! Krishna can be served considering Him as our friend also. Actually, we need not take special efforts Krishna as our friend. … Continue reading “How to make and Serve Krishna as our friend?”
Posted or Updated on December 10th, 2020Is it true that Bhakti Yoga is for less intelligent people only? Many traditional Vedic brahmanas and some other sampradhayas have the view that Bhakti Yoga is for less intelligent people only. I have read an article by vedic brahmanas that Sri Caitanya Maha Prabhu was the cause of … Continue reading “Is it true that Bhakti Yoga is for less intelligent people only?”
Posted or Updated on October 6th, 2020How to choose a right devotee to associate with in your surroundings? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare krishna anna. I join your page in 2012. I am now addicted to your posts. I cant spend a day without your posts. You also did not upset … Continue reading “How to choose a right devotee to associate with in your surroundings?”
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 truthful equal to everyone faultless Support this Service & Be dear to Krishna. Click & Get links to Analyze & Match … 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 Truthfulness (QUALITIES OF A PURE DEVOTEE OF KRISHNA! READ HERE!) EXPLANATION OF FOUR … 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 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 August 27th, 2021How to preach about Krishna to those who do not show interest to 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 … Continue reading “How to preach about Krishna to those who do not show interest to 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 July 28th, 2021Deity worship of Baby Krishna & Radha Krishna – Which is good for home? Actual Questions from two devotees: (1) Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Are all the procedures you described, applicable for worshipping Laddu Gopalji as well? I heard worshiping Laddu Gopal is easier compared to Radha Krishna deity worship. … Continue reading “Deity worship of Baby Krishna & Radha Krishna – Which is good for home?”
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 July 21st, 20215 Primary & 7 Secondary Rasas or Relationships with Krishna by devotees! Satya Prasad asked like this: “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 relationship … Continue reading “5 Primary & 7 Secondary Rasas or Relationships with Krishna by devotees!”
Posted or Updated on December 14th, 2020TREATING KRISHNA AND HIS DEVOTEES – RIGHT WAY! BEST TIPS! TREATING KRISHNA These THREE golden Rules will help you to know treating Krishna and His devotees in a proper way: (A) RULE-1: WE MUST TREAT KRISHNA WITHOUT ANY EXPECTATIONS FROM HIM AND CONDITIONS FOR HIM AND JUST TO … Continue reading “TREATING KRISHNA AND HIS DEVOTEES – RIGHT WAY! BEST TIPS!”
Posted or Updated on December 11th, 2020OBEISANCES / DANDAVATS / BEHAVIOUR IN TEMPLES – 15 RULES! There are a certain rules to offer Obeisances / Dandavats / Behaviour in temples of Krishna/ Narayana / Vishnu Have we ever thought whether we are offering our in the temples of Krishna/ Narayana / Vishnu as per the … Continue reading “OBEISANCES / DANDAVATS / BEHAVIOUR IN TEMPLES – 15 RULES!”
Posted or Updated on March 2nd, 2021(1) Can I donate my deities of Krishna and other Puja Materials to someone? (2) & (3) Is it true that all sins can be forgiven by the Lord? How? Will Krishna forgive my sexual offenses? (4) Should we offer meat to the deceased person if he liked meat … Continue reading “Can I donate my deities of Krishna to someone? (Four such doubts)”
Posted or Updated on December 7th, 2020DEITY CARE: BATHING & CARING DEITIES OF KRISHNA AT HOME! (Based on the DEITY CARE 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 NO SERIOUS DEITY CARE RULES … Continue reading “DEITY CARE: BATHING & CARING DEITIES OF KRISHNA AT HOME!”
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”
