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Updated January 21st, 2026Is worshiping a decorative doll of Krishna, Radharani, etc. correct? A devotee who used a nick name asked like this: “I bow down to you, Prabhuji, and begin with my humble respects. My friend gave me a molded aluminium deity coated in a gold color, which was bought online. I have placed … Continue reading “Is worshiping a decorative doll of Krishna, Radharani, etc. correct?”
Updated July 15th, 2025Is following devotion in Solitude without association not effective? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Please hide my Identity. Hare Krishna Prabhu, I have been reading your articles in krishna today website. It is very useful for spiritual practice development prabhu. I have a question regarding practising devotion in solitude. … Continue reading “Is following devotion in Solitude without association not effective?”
Updated September 15th, 2025Can Lord Shiva help us to develop Krishna Prema fast? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hope you are well. The question goes like this: Starting from today (Maha Shivaratri) I would like to start fasting on both Ekadasis and Masik Shivaratri. The reason being that, I believe that fasting … Continue reading “Can Lord Shiva help us to develop Krishna Prema fast?”
Updated January 21st, 2024Is Preferring Other avatars to Krishna wrong & Offensive? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna sir, hope you are doing well. I am emailing you to ask a question that I have regarding my current status of devotion. A few months ago, I started worshipping Lord Vishnu. After … Continue reading “Is Preferring Other avatars to Krishna wrong & Offensive?”
Updated September 19th, 2023Feeling Not Connected to Krishna while performing sadhanas! Solutions! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji i have one question. In one of your posts regarding missing something in initial stages of bhakti. I got that post very relatable to me but just the difference is that i … Continue reading “Feeling Not Connected to Krishna while performing sadhanas! Solutions!”
Updated April 24th, 2025How to follow Nishkam Bhakti during difficult times of life also? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krsna Prabhu. Dandavat Pranam. It is said that Devotional Service should be without cause and cannot be checked in any circumstance: ahaituky apratihata yayatma suprasidati. But when life is stable it is … Continue reading “How to follow Nishkam Bhakti during difficult times of life also?”
Updated June 13th, 2023Pushtimarg Vaishnavam and Gaudiya Vaishnavam – Differences! A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “hare krishna prabhuji, my question is that what is the difference between pushtimarg vaishnav and gaudiya vaishnav??? thanking you, hare krishna” REPLY: In actual terms, there are no differences between Pushti-Marg and Gaudiya Vaishnavism because both agree on … Continue reading “Pushtimarg Vaishnavam and Gaudiya Vaishnavam – Differences!”
Updated November 4th, 2024Feeling Inferior in devotion considering others big devotees! Tips! A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji, I have following your channel for quite a while and your replies really clear my doubts. I have a question too. Prabhuji. i tend to feel a little sceptical about my future as … Continue reading “Feeling Inferior in devotion considering others as big devotees! Tips!”
Updated February 7th, 2022Sakama Nishkam & Suddha Bhakti – Which is Superior? Why? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu….My humble request you to please answer my doubt Prabhu, Devotees who surrendered to Krishna with material desires are more than Pure devotees, Krishna itself confirmed this in gita and other Puranas … Continue reading “Sakama Nishkam & Suddha Bhakti – Which is Superior to follow? Why?”
Updated June 26th, 2024How to preach Krishna Consciousness to those who argue? “A woman devotee” asked like this: “Hare Krishna ..dandavats… I have a question prabhu. How to deal with egoistic people to help them progress in krishna consciousness? Thanks! PAMHO. Haribol !” REPLY: Yes, many people are like that. It may be little difficult … Continue reading “How to preach Krishna Consciousness to those who argue?”
Updated June 16th, 2024Can one get Krishna 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 personal reasons I can’t … Continue reading “Can one get Krishna if he is unable to Go to temple and Get Guru?”
Updated 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 – which is … Continue reading “Proper way of having association with others to avoid material bonding!”
Updated May 30th, 2024Are Offering our Prayers without reciting 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 very very simple … Continue reading “Are Offering our Prayers without reciting Manthras effective or not?”
Updated May 23rd, 2024Why Harmonium is not widely played in the ISKCON temples? 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 11th January, 1976) … Continue reading “Why Harmonium is not widely played in the ISKCON temples?”
Updated April 28th, 2024How 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 months, I have … Continue reading “How Being connected to Krishna Protects us all the time?”
Updated April 23rd, 2024Will dying with Gopi Chandan & Kanthi mala take us 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 touch that soul … Continue reading “Will dying with Gopi Chandan & Kanthi mala take us to Vaikunta?”
Updated 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 his sinful life … Continue reading “DEVELOPMENT OF VAIDHI BHAKTI TO RAGHANUGA BHAKTI!”
Updated February 27th, 2024Power of Purity in Spirituality! Details & Examples! 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 commit violations. If all the … Continue reading “Power of Purity in Spirituality! Details & Examples!”
Updated March 4th, 2024What are the effects of preaching of false concepts & manthras? Have you noticed that our site is giving spiritual solutions to even the sensitive material problems, but never encouraged dilution from the basic essential principles of (i) chanting (ii) detaching from materialistic way of life and (iii) disciplinary regulative principles for … Continue reading “What are the effects of preaching of false concepts & manthras?”
Updated March 1st, 2024Two types of serving Krishna as our friend and Its Greatness! 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 to make Krishna as our … Continue reading “Two types of serving Krishna as our friend and Its Greatness!”
Updated 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 the deterioration of … Continue reading “Is it true that Bhakti Yoga is for less intelligent people only?”
Updated November 16th, 2023Getting right devotee association in your surroundings! Frank Tips! A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare krishna anna. I joined your facebook page in 2012. I am now addicted to your posts. I cant spend a day without your posts. You also did not upset me. I want to associate … Continue reading “Getting right devotee association in your surroundings! Frank Tips!”
Updated October 24th, 2023What is the Prayascitta for fallen devotees who fall down from devotion? Simple. No Prayascitta for fallen devotees. He has to restart devotional service. That’s all. Simple. (How many Qualities required to go back to Goloka for humans and gods? READ HERE!) Let us now read what Srila Prabhupada said about Prayascitta … Continue reading “What is the Prayascitta for fallen devotees who fall down from devotion?”
Updated October 24th, 2023Is it true that Vaishnavas are equal to Brahmanas? Why? Brahmana is the Status as per Varnashrama system of classification. Whereas, ‘Vaishnava’ is the Status of being the servant of Vishnu. In Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradhaya, anyone of any social status are allowed to attain the brahmana status by practice. (REGULATIVE PRINCIPLES FOR … Continue reading “Is it true that Vaishnavas are equal to Brahmanas? Why?”
Updated 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 form of brief … Continue reading “A devotee should be wise (or) Bhakti Yogi should be a Gnani . Is it true?”
Updated October 11th, 2023Three Categories of Devotional Service & Importance of Sadhanas! Three categories of devotional service (i) Devotional service in practice, (ii) Devotional service in ecstasy and (iii) Devotional service in pure love of Godhead. (SIX FAVOURABLE AND UNFAVOURABLE PRINCIPLES FOR DEVOTIONAL SERVICE! READ HERE!) No. OF QUALITIES EXISTING IN THREE DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: In … Continue reading “Three Categories of Devotional Service & Importance of Sadhanas!”
Updated October 9th, 2023Pure Devotional service is Greater than Krishna, the Lord. Why? Srila Rupa Gosvami has stated that devotional service attracts even Krsna. Krsna attracts everyone, but devotional service attracts Krsna Himself. The symbol of devotional service in the highest degree is Radharani. Krsna is called Madanamohana, which means that He is so attractive … Continue reading “Pure Devotional service is Greater than Krishna, the Lord. Why?”
Updated October 5th, 2023Why Chance of Pure Devotional Service to Krishna is Rare to get? Krishna may give liberation easily, but, He may not easily give the opportunity to serve Him. So, all of us are fortunate and have been chosenb by Krishna to serve Him. For example, this Online Preaching Service is going on … Continue reading “Why Chance of Pure Devotional Service to Krishna is Rare to get?”
Updated October 3rd, 20233 Types of Happiness! Why Krishna Consciousness is the best? The best way to get Real Happiness is Krishna Consciousness because it is the best among the 3 types of happiness. 3 TYPES OF HAPPINESS Srila Rupa Gosvami has divided happiness into three categories: (1) happiness derived from material enjoyment, (2) happiness … Continue reading “3 Types of Happiness! Why Krishna Consciousness is the best?”
Updated September 30th, 2023Why Krishna Conscious Education is greater than Material Education? Krishna Consciousness Is All-auspicious! This is one of the Six Characteristics of Pure Devotional service that can be READ HERE! What is called auspiciousness? Srila Rupa Gosvami has given a definition of auspiciousness. (NINE STAGES OF BHAKTI YOGA (ADVANCEMENT IN DEVOTION) EXPLAINED! READ … Continue reading “Why Krishna Conscious Education is greater than Material Education?”
Updated September 28th, 2023How Devotional Service or Bhakti relieves from karma & distress? There is only one permanent solution for material distress. It is a spiritual solution. It is FOLLOWING DEVOTIONAL SERVICE to the Lord. How Devotional Service or Bhakti relieves from karma & material distress? Let us see with the help of the views … Continue reading “How Devotional Service or Bhakti relieves from karma & material distress?”
Updated September 22nd, 2023SIX CHARACTERISTICS OF PURE DEVOTIONAL SERVICE! The Six characteristics of Pure devotional service are described by Rupa Gosvami with evidences from different scriptures. He states that there are six characteristics of pure devotional service, which are as follows: (1) PURE DEVOTIONAL SERVICE BRINGS IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM ALL KINDS OF MATERIAL DISTRESS: One’s … Continue reading “SIX CHARACTERISTICS OF PURE DEVOTIONAL SERVICE!”
Updated July 29th, 2024Identifying Pure & Surrendered devotees in Real life! Tips! (NOTE: In addition to reading this post, you should also read THIS SIMILAR post with still more details from the scriptures:) WHO IS A PURE DEVOTEE? From the first link given above, we are aware that a Pure devotee is expected to have … Continue reading “Identifying Pure & Surrendered devotees in Real life! Tips!”
Updated July 2nd, 2023Following 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 personality (Name hidden). … Continue reading “Following multiple Concepts in devotion – Demerits!”
Updated 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 loving Krishna spontaneously … Continue reading “NINE STAGES OF BHAKTI YOGA (ADVANCEMENT IN DEVOTION) EXPLAINED!”
Updated June 18th, 2023Practicing devotion alone or in Association – which is good? 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 mind and senses as it … Continue reading “Practicing devotion alone or in Association – which is good?”
Updated June 14th, 2023Worship 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 deva only. This … Continue reading “Worship of Radha Krishna or other forms of Krishna – How to select?”
Updated 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 lose if I … Continue reading “What is the Loss if we do not follow devotion in this birth?”
Updated 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 follow devotion? Why … Continue reading “If Only 1 in 1000 attains Perfection in devotion, why should I be a devotee?”
Updated 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 change cloth after … Continue reading “20 HYGIENE TIPS FOR DEVOTEES IN USING TOILET & BATHROOM!”
Updated 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!) Free Star Matching; Pay & Analyze/ … Continue reading “FOUR QUALITIES ESSENTIAL FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH”
Updated March 15th, 2023Five Primary Duties of A Devotee Recommended By Lord Caitanya! 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, even for illiterates. Many have doubt: … Continue reading “Five Primary Duties of A Devotee Recommended By Lord Caitanya!”
Updated March 6th, 202311 Tips to start and manage 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 and after joining … Continue reading “11 Tips to start and manage Krishna Consciousness for starters!”
Updated February 15th, 2023How 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 and how can … Continue reading “How to see Krishna in everyone and everything?”
Updated 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 based on Gaudiya … Continue reading “ISKCON ARATI SONGS – MANGAL & SANDHYA ARATIS WITH MEANING!”
Updated January 7th, 2023How 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 Krishna’s service…..so is … Continue reading “How to involve your ego in Krishna’s service? Practical Tips!”
Updated 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 Jahnava Devi also … Continue reading “Is Shaligram Shila & Deity worship not recommended at Home For all?”
Updated August 9th, 2022What to do if your love for Krishna is less than family & 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 … Continue reading “What to do if your love for Krishna is less than family & friends?”
Updated 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 to the Lord. … Continue reading “PRAHALADA’S PRAYERS TO LORD NARASIMMHA DEVA!”
Updated 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. I need to … Continue reading “10 IMPORTANT TIPS TO PREACH ABOUT KRISHNA PROPERLY!”
Updated July 6th, 2022What to do if one has difficulties to maintain the deities at home properly? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu, Thank you for all the wonderful counselling posts that are clearing our doubts. I have 4 questions to ask: (1) One mataji devotee gave me a small … Continue reading “What to do if one has difficulties to maintain the deities at home properly?”
Updated June 24th, 2022How to see Krishna? What Qualification we require to see Krishna? 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 opulence” (Bhagavad-Gita 11.8) How can we … Continue reading “How to see Krishna? What Qualification we require to see Krishna?”
Updated 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 at the time … Continue reading “Why do the Symbols of one Sampradhaya differ from others?”
Updated 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 want to know … Continue reading “How to become a pure devotee and attach with Krishna?”
Updated April 26th, 2022Why should Krishna give senses and also expect Purity in devotion? “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 plays double game? why he … Continue reading “Why should Krishna give senses and also expect Purity in devotion?”
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Updated 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 the books to … Continue reading “WHO IS THE DEAR DEVOTEE OF KRISHNA? WHY?”
Updated April 19th, 2022How can male preachers shine in Preaching like Women Preachers? 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 in the town yet but some people … Continue reading “How can male preachers shine in Preaching like Women Preachers?”
Updated April 5th, 2022Why starting devotional service now itself is important, not later? Postponement is the first barrier for improvement – whether it is studies, earning, performing marriage, etc. Same applies for spiritual/ devotional practices also. Starting devotional service now itself is important, not later. Some may get introduced to devotional environment and practices even … Continue reading “Why starting devotional service now itself is important, not later?”
Updated February 18th, 2022Who 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 at Krishna. He … Continue reading “Who is called Krishna Conscious? Is it possible for sinners? How?”
Updated 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 year we get … Continue reading “Disposing used Puja materials, God Pictures, flowers, Incense sticks, etc!”
Updated 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 you shared few … Continue reading “Krishna Vs Others – Whom to Pray to get married?”
Updated February 4th, 202212 tips to please Krishna and become very close to Him! 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 question in … Continue reading “12 tips to please Krishna and become very close to Him!”
Updated 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 in the devotional … Continue reading “SIX FAVOURABLE AND UNFAVOURABLE PRINCIPLES FOR DEVOTIONAL SERVICE”
Updated 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 is, You need … Continue reading “How to pray to Krishna if we like to come out of problems?”
Updated March 2nd, 2025Surrendering to Krishna – Conditions and Stages involved! We have already read about the NINE STAGES OF BHAKTI YOGA (ADVANCEMENT IN DEVOTION) HERE and also NINE PROCESS OF DEVOTIONAL SERVICE (BHAKTI YOGA) HERE. Both the above posts are very important for those who wish to advance in Krishna Consciousness. Every devotee MUST HAVE … Continue reading “Surrendering to Krishna – Conditions and Stages involved!”
Updated March 26th, 2026Can 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 Ishta dev (favourite god)? In other words, what I want to say … Continue reading “Is being a devotee of both Lord Krishna and Rama possible?”
Updated November 9th, 2021 If a devotee falls down, from which stage devotion will restart in next birth? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) 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 god…. Aftr his death … Continue reading “If a devotee falls down, from which stage devotion will restart in next birth?”
Updated 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. We must hear … Continue reading “Why should we hear about Krishna and get Hari Nam ONLY from a Pure Vaishnava? “
Updated 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 check myself whether … Continue reading “Should a devotee have Perfection in the Service to Krishna?”
Updated 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 hv questn nd … Continue reading “Since Krishna is everywhere, what is the need for the temples?”
Updated 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 m talking to … Continue reading “How to deal with the erring devotees without Vaishnava Offence?”
Updated 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 complicated or rather … Continue reading “Social Service for Krishna Devotees – Recommended or not?”
Updated October 21st, 2021Is Multiple Bhawas & Relations with Krishna within the same birth allowed? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “prabhuji in my childhood, i love Radha krishna as my mother n father bcz i feel the need of parents after that when i was 15 years old i love krishna as … Continue reading “Is Multiple Bhawas & Relations with Krishna within the same birth allowed?”
Updated 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 doesn’t successful… what … Continue reading “15 Tips to follow the right way of maintaining the association of devotees!”
Updated October 13th, 2021Why should we read scriptures if Chanting alone takes one to Krishna? 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 hare krishna … Continue reading “Why should we read scriptures if Chanting alone takes one to Krishna?”
Updated October 11th, 2021Rituals with impure heart (or) Pure heart without rituals! Which is better? 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 is it necessary to worship him with all rituals n tradition… … Continue reading “Rituals with impure heart (or) Pure heart without rituals! Which is better?”
Updated September 26th, 2021The devotional practices permitted without bathing only if it is unavoidable! 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 bhagavad Gita without having … Continue reading “The devotional practices permitted without bathing only if it is unavoidable!”
Updated 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 much to preach, … Continue reading “How to preach about Krishna to those who do not show interest to hear?”
Updated 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 see the two … Continue reading “Vaidhi Bhakti & Raganuga Bhakti – Two Types of Devotional Practices!”
Updated 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. I have a … Continue reading “Deity worship of Baby Krishna & Radha Krishna – Which is good for home?”
Updated 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 are said that … Continue reading “Scientific reasons for honouring Gurus, Vaishnavas and Cows though they are humans and animals respectively!”
Updated 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 krishna give us … Continue reading “HOW TO REMEMBER KRISHNA ALL THE TIME WITHOUT FORGETTING HIM?”
Updated 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 body (3) While … Continue reading “HOW TO APPLY TILAKA ON OUR BODY (As Per Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradhaya)?”
Updated 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 after any body … Continue reading “Scientific and Spiritual reasons and Procedure of having a SIKHA (small lock of hairs) on the shaved head by the devotees!”
Updated 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 tilak is applied … Continue reading “28 SCIENTIFIC AND SPIRITUAL REASONS FOR WEARING TILAK (MARK ON FOREHEAD)”
Updated 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 avatars. For example, … Continue reading “WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY (SACRED) PLACES INCLUDING CHAR DHAM?”
Updated 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 with krsna how … Continue reading “5 Primary & 7 Secondary Rasas or Relationships with Krishna by devotees!”
Updated February 27th, 2026Right etiquette of treating Krishna & His devotees! 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 PLEASE KRISHNA. H.H.JAYAPATAKA … Continue reading “Right etiquette of treating Krishna & His devotees! Best Tips!”
Updated 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 recommended rules? Mostly … Continue reading “OBEISANCES / DANDAVATS / BEHAVIOUR IN TEMPLES – 15 RULES!”
Updated March 6th, 2026Is Gifting the worshiped deities & articles to someone wrong? Tips! A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji. I am going to get married soon. I have an altar of Krishna. I live alone so there is no one after me to carry on puja and other things. … Continue reading “Is Gifting the worshiped deities & articles to someone wrong? Tips!”
Updated 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 APPLY IN THE … Continue reading “DEITY CARE: BATHING & CARING DEITIES OF KRISHNA AT HOME!”
Updated February 15th, 2026Performing Arati to Krishna’s different Avatars simultaneously! (As recommended by Srila Prabhupada, the founder acharya of ISKCON) A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna prabuji . I have a question but wish to remain anonymous . The beginners guide to Krishna consciousness explain how to perform Aarti at home which … Continue reading “Performing Arati to Krishna’s different Avatars simultaneously!”
Updated January 11th, 2026How to Surrender to Krishna? 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 karma. This looks … Continue reading “How to Surrender to Krishna? Is it Possible for working devotees?”
Updated 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 mala (Tulasi mala) … Continue reading “KANTHI MALA (TULASI MALA) – PROCEDURE & RULES TO WEAR THEM!”
Updated 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 location. Thank you.” … Continue reading “30 IMPORTANT RULES TO FOLLOW DEITY WORSHIP AT HOME!”
Updated November 13th, 2025Three Classes of devotees – First, Second & Third Class devotees! It is confirmed by the Lord Caitanya Maha prabhu that only the fortunate persons, by the mercy of both a bonafide spiritual master and Krsna, will get the seed of devotional service. In this connection, Lord Krsna says in Srimad-Bhagavatam, Eleventh … Continue reading “Three Classes of devotees – First, Second & Third Class devotees!”
Updated December 4th, 2025Rasas (or) Bhavas (or) Moods (or) Relations with Krishna & Destinations! 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 serve many tasty foodstuffs … Continue reading “Rasas (or) Bhavas (or) Moods (or) Relations with Krishna & Destinations!”
Updated December 3rd, 2025Managing daily Worship & Sadhanas! Me as Example as asked! 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 want to do read … Continue reading “Managing daily Worship & Sadhanas! Me as Example as asked!”
Updated 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 Pure Devotion to … Continue reading “NINE PROCESS OF DEVOTIONAL SERVICE (BHAKTI YOGA)”
Updated November 22nd, 2025Why Purity is more Important than Love for devotees of Krishna? 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, those who have love … Continue reading “Why Purity is more Important than Love for devotees of Krishna?”
Updated November 28th, 2025How to use our whole body in Krishna’s Service? A male devotee (Name hidden): “Anna, Please you should post a message regarding using 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 for … Continue reading “How to use our whole body in Krishna’s Service?”
Updated July 29th, 2024QUALITIES OF A PURE DEVOTEE OF KRISHNA! (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 … Continue reading “QUALITIES OF A PURE DEVOTEE OF KRISHNA!”