Questions the girl devotees should ask a Groom before deciding!

Updated January 6th, 2026Questions the girl devotees should ask a Groom before deciding! A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this:  “Hare Krishna prabhuji , today i read ur post its really useful, i have one doubt prabhuji, my parents are seeing matches for me, how can i myself confirm that overall he is a … Continue reading “Questions the girl devotees should ask a Groom before deciding!”

Why Same Gotra marriage is prohibited? Can they do Vedic rights?

Updated December 29th, 2025Why Same Gotra marriage is prohibited? Can they do Vedic rights? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Prabhuji I read one article. There it was mentioned that scripture says that those kids whose parents belong to same gotra have no right to do any Vedic or religious … Continue reading “Why Same Gotra marriage is prohibited? Can they do Vedic rights?”

Staying in temple as a full time brahmachari! Crystal Clear advice!

Updated October 23rd, 2025Staying in temple as a full time brahmachari! Crystal Clear advice! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna Prabhuji, Please accept my humble obeisances. Prabhuji, i am interested in joining ashram. i have been practicing Krishna consciousness for past 9 years. I got connected in ………….. temple and then … Continue reading “Staying in temple as a full time brahmachari! Crystal Clear advice!”

Can a Girl live only for Krishna by remaining untouched by a male?

Updated September 23rd, 2025Can a Girl live only for Krishna by remaining untouched by a male? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I am a 25 year-old aspiring devotee from a non-devotee family background. I chant a few rounds daily, … Continue reading “Can a Girl live only for Krishna by remaining untouched by a male?”

What if the father borrows habitually making children repay?

Updated June 25th, 2025What if the father borrows habitually making children repay all? A Girl devotee’s (Name hidden) helpless mail: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji. I am sorry for disturbing you. Prabhuji I have often read that it is very important for kids to respect their parents. But, what if you have to parent your father since … Continue reading “What if the father borrows habitually making children repay?”

Is devotee girls skipping marriage fearing for sexual harassment right?

Updated November 6th, 2025Is devotee girls skipping marriage fearing for sexual harassment right? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna! I believe deeply in my love for Lord Krishna and hope that he will take me as his beloved. However, as a woman, I am afraid of the increasing cases of sexual … Continue reading “Is devotee girls skipping marriage fearing for sexual harassment right?”

Are marriages made in heaven? Are marriages compulsory?

Updated November 17th, 2023Are marriages made in heaven? Are marriages compulsory? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: ‘prabhuji ! thanks for operating this facebook page. Everyone have some doubts, but dont know the way to clarify them. You are one of the sources given by lord krishna for getting clarifications for our doubts. … Continue reading “Are marriages made in heaven? Are marriages compulsory?”

Is a Girl devotee first proposing a male devotee right Step? Tips!

Updated June 23rd, 2025Is a Girl devotee first proposing a male devotee right Step? Tips! A girl devotee “…………….Devi Dasi” requested like this: “Hare krishna dandwats i had read your counselling that u give to that mataji who love a boy for 4 years and the boy refuses. I also have similar problem but the … Continue reading “Is a Girl devotee first proposing a male devotee right Step? Tips!”

Is marriage between the devotees of different religions good?

Updated June 19th, 2025Is marriage between the devotees of different religions good? A boy devotee asked like this with the request of anonymity: ( I have edited the religion and some texts) “hare krsna prabhuji. y d religion and sastras so supressing. control dis and dat, live in dat way, cant do this cant think … Continue reading “Is marriage between the devotees of different religions good?”

Is avoiding marriage thinking Krishna as husband right?

Updated January 18th, 2023Is avoiding marriage thinking Krishna as husband right? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna, Prabhuji! All glory to Srila Prabhupada! So, one devotee friend of mine has married her Krishna deity, secretly. Her parents and senior devotees are telling her to marry another boy as they don’t know about … Continue reading “Is avoiding marriage thinking Krishna as husband right?”

What if parents reject devotee grooms but look for non devotees?

Updated February 2nd, 2025What if parents reject devotee grooms but look for non devotees? A girl devotee who requested anonymity asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhu ji, pls its my humble request thant dnt disclose my name. thank u n your answers are too practical and nice so i also want a answer of 1 … Continue reading “What if parents reject devotee grooms but look for non devotees?”

Is a Girl marrying a younger boy & a boy marrying elder girl right?

Updated February 6th, 2025Is a Girl marrying a younger boy & a boy marrying elder girl right? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji, Dandavat Pranaam. My name is ………………….., I am a girl looking for a devotee life partner, but not getting any suitable match till now, my age is … Continue reading “Is a Girl marrying a younger boy & a boy marrying elder girl right?”

Divorce & Remarriage reduces Doshas and Karma. Is it true?

Updated January 16th, 2025Divorce & Remarriage reduces Doshas and Karma. Is it true? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare krsna, Pamho, AGTSP! Are marriages decided from before? Is our husband decided from our karma? when we fall in love with someone, is the lover decided from our past karma? What is karma actually? … Continue reading “Divorce & Remarriage reduces Doshas and Karma. Is it true?”

Marriage between initiated & uninitiated devotees – Tips to consider!

Updated January 2nd, 2025Marriage between initiated & uninitiated devotees – Tips to consider! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji. You are my guiding lamp in k.c for the past 7 years. I am initiated from H.H…………Maharaj. A girl in my temple express her willingness to marry me. She is not … Continue reading “Marriage between initiated & uninitiated devotees – Tips to consider!”

Will selecting a devotee for marriage seeing appearance work out?

Updated September 12th, 2024Will selecting a devotee for marriage seeing appearance work out? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “There are female devotees who post their pictures with extremely materialistic clothes in social media just like people who are in materialistic life. I know we shouldn’t judge anyone based on their clothes but … Continue reading “Will selecting a devotee for marriage seeing appearance work out?”

Finding Match for marriage Satisfying both Parents and Krishna! Tips!

Updated January 21st, 2021Finding Match for marriage Satisfying both Parents and Krishna! Tips! A MALE DEVOTEE (NAME HIDDEN) ASKED LIKE THIS: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji, my name is ………………….. from Cuttack, Odisha. I have been practicing Krishna Consciousness since ……….., initially I was chanting 2 rounds, but now it reached to 16 rounds. I want to make … Continue reading “Finding Match for marriage Satisfying both Parents and Krishna! Tips!”

Finding good devotee Spouse from among modern devotees! Tips!

Updated December 31st, 2023Finding good devotee Spouse from among modern devotees! Tips! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “There are a few female devotees who post dirty pictures in internet in social media just like people who are in nightclubs. I know we shouldn’t judge anyone based on their clothes but how to … Continue reading “Finding good devotee Spouse from among modern devotees! Tips!”

Can a “good devotee with dirty past” marry an innocent devotee?

Updated December 14th, 2023Can a “good devotee with dirty past” marry an innocent devotee? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “I have been imperfect in my past personal life.  I started Krishna Consciousness seriously in the middle and again went to materialized life.  Now, again I am Krishna Conscious. If I marry a … Continue reading “Can a “good devotee with dirty past” marry an innocent devotee?”

5 Conditions for a Krishna devotee to marry Non Veg Non devotee!

Updated February 21st, 20235 Conditions for a Krishna devotee to marry Non Veg Non devotee! A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji! I’m practicing Krishna consciousness for about one and half year. I’m in relationship with a non devotee. We both are of same age but I feel like I’m mentally … Continue reading “5 Conditions for a Krishna devotee to marry Non Veg Non devotee!”

Can I marry a devotee seeing his outlook and activities only in the temple, NOT OUTSIDE? 

Updated March 14th, 2019Can I marry a devotee seeing his outlook and cativities only in the temple, NOT OUTSIDE?   A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji. A devotee who is initiated proposed me in my temple. He looks like a good guy wearing devotee dress and symbols. Only problem is another … Continue reading “Can I marry a devotee seeing his outlook and activities only in the temple, NOT OUTSIDE? “

Is expecting a devotee spouse considered as expectation?

Updated May 17th, 2022Is expecting a devotee spouse considered as expectation? A Girl devotee asked like this (Name hidden): “hare krishna pravuji..without assosiation of devotee my devotion is going decreased day by day what to do???i am just hoping that once krishna give me a devotee husband i will be devotee by his assosiation.. is … Continue reading “Is expecting a devotee spouse considered as expectation?”

KARMA AND MARRIAGE:  CONDITIONS TO VIOLATE THE KARMA OF MARRIAGE!

Updated December 29th, 2018KARMA AND MARRIAGE:  CONDITIONS TO VIOLATE THE KARMA OF MARRIAGE! A male devotee asked like this: “Hare krishna prabhu. One thing i didn’t understand prabhu. Why do you insist others to get married? In most of your counselling, at one point or other, you have insisted on getting married. Even in the … Continue reading “KARMA AND MARRIAGE:  CONDITIONS TO VIOLATE THE KARMA OF MARRIAGE!”

Fearing for marriage after initiation unwilling to part parents – Solutions!

Updated December 16th, 2021Fearing for marriage after initiation unwilling to part parents – Solutions! “……………………Dasi” asked like this: Hare Krishna prabhuji Dandavt pranams How are you doing? I have discussed my problems with you earlier. And you had given superb answers to them.  And only by grace of God, it could happen.. They have finally … Continue reading “Fearing for marriage after initiation unwilling to part parents – Solutions!”

Can the devotees of different castes marry if they follow all devotional rules?

Updated August 13th, 2018Can the devotees of different castes marry if they follow all devotional rules? Two Questions from two devotees: (1) A male devotee (Name hidden) asked: Hare Krishna prabhuji , PAMHO. I think this very important question I’m asking now, please answer I’m trying to become a devotee and I’m doing 16 rounds … Continue reading “Can the devotees of different castes marry if they follow all devotional rules?”

Is avoiding marriage to serve Krishna and parents right?

Updated September 10th, 2021Is avoiding marriage to serve Krishna and parents right? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna I am a girl. I completed my graduation in Economics honours. Currently am not doing any job nor am studying. I also don’t want to get married. Because of some economic and personal … Continue reading “Is avoiding marriage to serve Krishna and parents right?”

Why the scriptures say that the inter caste marriage affect the ancestors?

Updated August 24th, 2021Why the scriptures say that the inter caste marriage affect the ancestors? Actual Question from a girl devotee: Two families follow sanatana dharma. In this case, is caste a hurdle for a girl and boy to marry from the families? What does caste mean in today’s context.. will their marriage affect their … Continue reading “Why the scriptures say that the inter caste marriage affect the ancestors?”

Risks of a devotee marrying Non-devotees, Meat eater, Drinker, etc!

Updated May 21st, 2020Risks of a devotee marrying Non-devotees, Meat eater, Drinker, etc! ACTUAL QUESTION FROM TWO GIRL DEVOTEES: (1) “Hare Krishna prji danvat pranam Prabhuji actually this question is asked by a friend and I’m not able to answer , so I’m asking you the question, please be merciful and answer it. So the … Continue reading “Risks of a devotee marrying Non-devotees, Meat eater, Drinker, etc!”

Caste in Marriage for devotees & Inter Caste marriages! Research!

Updated March 27th, 2026Caste in Marriage for devotees & Inter Caste marriages! Research! Actual Question from a devotee boy who loves a Brahmin girl: “Hello sir jai shri radhe Krishna. I’m asking my second question from you after being answered the first one, few months ago. Sir my question is that is inter caste marriage … Continue reading “Caste in Marriage for devotees & Inter Caste marriages! Research!”

GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES: CAN GIRLS AVOID MARRIAGE AND STAY IN THE TEMPLES? A TEST FOR YOU!

Updated July 23rd, 2018GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES:  CAN GIRLS AVOID MARRIAGE AND STAY IN THE TEMPLES? A TEST FOR YOU! A girl devotee whose name is hidden asked like this: “hari bol sir i wanna to ask a question.dat i want to come to the temple for live.so may i come there. nd wat will have … Continue reading “GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES: CAN GIRLS AVOID MARRIAGE AND STAY IN THE TEMPLES? A TEST FOR YOU!”

GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES : WHO SHOULD COMPULSORILY MARRY? WHY?

Updated July 23rd, 2018GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES : WHO SHOULD COMPULSORILY MARRY? WHY? Question from a male student devotee: “hare krishna prabhu.  dandavat pranams.  AGTSP.  my thoughts does not allow me to marry.  i am doing m.b.a in ………….university.  problem is, i see many girls are not serious in knowing about krishna consciousness.  if i talk … Continue reading “GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES : WHO SHOULD COMPULSORILY MARRY? WHY?”

GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES: WHO SHOULD AVOID MARRIAGE? WHY OTHERS SHOULD MARRY?

Updated December 11th, 2017GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES: WHO SHOULD AVOID MARRIAGE? WHY OTHERS SHOULD MARRY? (A) WHO SHOULD AVOID MARRIAGE? The following persons should not enter into marriage without telling the fact to the spouse before marriage: (1) Primarily, THOSE WHO NEVER GET INTEREST IN MARRIAGE EVEN AFTER CONSIDERING ALL THE FACTORS FROM KNOWLEDGEABLE SOURCES (As … Continue reading “GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES: WHO SHOULD AVOID MARRIAGE? WHY OTHERS SHOULD MARRY?”

Should a devotee marry or not or settle in temples? A-Z Tips!

Updated April 12th, 2026Should a devotee marry or not or settle in temples? A-Z Tips! Actual questions from two devotees:  (1) A male devotee (Name hidden): “Hare krishna Prabhuji PAMHO I am 25 years old now(not initiated but in Sadhana Ladder). I got introduced to Krishna Consciousness at the age of 22  through an Iskcon … Continue reading “Should a devotee marry or not or settle in temples? A-Z Tips!”

What if the devotee girls reject a devotee boy with a touring job?

Updated February 11th, 2026What if the devotee girls reject a devotee boy with a touring job? Actual Question: Hare Krishna prabhu ji. I’m a non initiated shri Krishna devotee. I left non vegan diets after realizing shri Krishna’s bhakti, though I’m still non initiated. Prabhu ji my question is that i went to Iskcon mayapur … Continue reading “What if the devotee girls reject a devotee boy with a touring job?”

Can a devotee marry any devotee of any level or only same level?

Updated February 8th, 2026Can a devotee marry any devotee of any level or only same level? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Radhe Radhe Prabhuji,  Prabhuji my mother is worried because I dont wanna marry with a person who drinks,eats meat and do clubbing and all. I want a guy who doesn’t even … Continue reading “Can a devotee marry any devotee of any level or only same level?”

Spiritual tips to marry earlier if the planets delay the marriage!

Updated February 2nd, 2026Spiritual tips to marry earlier if the planets delay the marriage! Actual Question from a devotee (Name hidden): Sir I am absolutely at one with view that marriages should be held at early 20s. Unfortunately, in kaliyuga most of young generations have delay and instability in marriages due to planetary position in … Continue reading “Spiritual tips to marry earlier if the planets delay the marriage!”

Can girl devotees remain unmarried if they don’t get devotee boys?

Updated February 1st, 2026Can girl devotees remain unmarried if they don’t get devotee boys? ACTUAL QUESTIONS FROM TWO GIRL DEVOTEES: Qn-(1): Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Is it better to remain unmarried than marrying a non devotee?  Especially for a girl. Qn-(2) Hare Krishna prabhuji……. I am …………………. Of 19 years old…. I have not taken dikkha … Continue reading “Can girl devotees remain unmarried if they don’t get devotee boys?”

Is Marriage between a vegetarian and non vegetarian devotee advisable?

Updated May 21st, 2020Is Marriage between a vegetarian and non vegetarian devotees advisable? Qn. In Detail from a male doctor: Hare Krishna, prabhu. Dandabat pranam. Searching answer. Please help me. Sukhdev goswami described 28 types hell in Bhagavada. Sinners go to hell for their bad acts. Like who eat meat will go to kumbhipak hell. … Continue reading “Is Marriage between a vegetarian and non vegetarian devotee advisable?”

Should Krishna devotees worry for Horoscope matching & Doshas?

Updated May 7th, 2025Should Krishna devotees worry for Horoscope matching & Doshas? Two devotees with similar question: (1 ) A Girl devotee asked like this (Name hidden): Hare Krishna Pbji, i am 23 years old and working my maternal side family are all initiated devotees and i have joined iskcon since 2018.I had a friend … Continue reading “Should Krishna devotees worry for Horoscope matching & Doshas?”

Why many Krishna devotees have no marriage or issues after marriage?

Updated November 25th, 2025Why many Krishna devotees have no marriage or issues after marriage? The question from a Girl devotee goes like this : “I need your guidance one of my cousin she’s getting married and We both are not liking each other at all from childhood to young age and we only hate. I … Continue reading “Why many Krishna devotees have no marriage or issues after marriage?”

Is marriage necessary or unnecessary for the devotees?

Updated August 12th, 2018Is marriage necessary or unnecessary for the devotees? The query was like this:   “I want  answer 2 one of my query:  Is it really important to get married and have children which I see as  sheer wastage  of  time that make u  more  involved  in worldly affairs, does it amount to committing … Continue reading “Is marriage necessary or unnecessary for the devotees?”