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Updated April 21st, 2026Is offering fish to the ancestors on Srartha day allowed? Hare Krishna Prabhuji, my grandfather passed away last year and this year on Ekadashi, we have his one year sradh. Prabhuji I come from a non devotee Bengali family and my parents are calling some pandit who will do the Puja which … Continue reading “Is offering fish to the ancestors on Srartha day allowed?”
Updated September 5th, 2025Will dying while saving someone’s life give ghost body? Akshay Khamankar asked like this: I have a question, i was thinking what if i die in saving someone’s life. Would i turn into a ghost? or Would Lord Krishna give me one more opportunity to redeem my loyalty to him by taking … Continue reading “Will dying while saving someone’s life give ghost body?”
Updated June 4th, 2025Is becoming ghost after natural death possible if rituals aren’t done? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Prabhuji, My Nani (My mother’s mother) died around 7 years back and my family didn’t do the vidhis properly. Like I can say that the pandit wasn’t proper and they even didn’t do … Continue reading “Is becoming ghost after natural death possible if rituals aren’t done?”
Updated April 9th, 2025What is the time taken by a soul to reach Vaikunta? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Respected Rajanjee, Namaskaaram. I heard in a Praavachanam that when a Vishnu Bhaktha who has not comitted any sin knowingly, dies, Vishnu dhoothaas come to take the soul of this person so that … Continue reading “What is the time taken by a soul to reach Vaikunta?”
Updated February 25th, 2025How can a spirit or village god enter into the body of others? “A male devotee” asked like this: “Hoping you are well. I have another question in my mind. In some village, where there is Kaali worship, after prayers, the worshiper use oudoukai to invoke some divinity/spirit. One person come in trance, they can do … Continue reading “How can a Spirit or village god enter into the body of others?”
Updated February 5th, 2025Is Automatic Transmigration within the human births possible? “Harish Kumar Bhagwani” asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji, Dandvat pranaam. All glories to Shri Guru and Gauranga. Hope you are doing well in your health and able to concentrate on your services to Vaishanvas. Although I am sure whatever health or any other … Continue reading “Is Automatic Transmigration within the human births possible?”
Updated September 4th, 2023What are the Special treatments in hells for devotees for past sins? Adityan Narasimha asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu, hope you are doing well by Krishna mercy Prabhu. Yesterday I was reading hellish punishments related posts in our site,,, there in one post , u said that even fallen devotees are … Continue reading “What are the Special treatments in hells for devotees for past sins?”
Updated July 3rd, 2023How to become the Celestials & Demigods from this human birth? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu, in one of the articles in our site long ago, you said that demigods already did penances when they were in human birth, and as Krishna got satisfied by their … Continue reading “How to become the Celestials & Demigods from this human birth?”
Updated September 8th, 2025Mahalaya Paksha & Mahalaya Amavasya – Full details! A male devotee who requested anonymity asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabuji. Please don’t reveal my name. What is mahalaya amavasya and what is the significance of it? REPLY: ‘Mahalaya Amavasya ‘or ‘Pitra Amavasya’ is the ‘New Moon day’ of Pitri Paksha or Mahalaya … Continue reading “Mahalaya Paksha & Mahalaya Amavasya – Full details!”
Updated May 24th, 2023The Rules for visiting the Cremation Grounds after death of someone! A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji..can we go to cremation?what are the formalities we need to follow before and after..? does anything happens to us like getting fever or something else orr do it has any … Continue reading “The Rules for visiting the Cremation Grounds after death of someone!”
Updated March 19th, 2025Will loving animals give animal birth next time? A male devotee asked like this: I am an animal lover and m a Lord Krishna’s devotee too….reading Bhagwad Gita i came in contact with one doubt… Lord said at the time of death u remember me surely u will come to me….so devotees … Continue reading “Will loving animals give animal birth next time?”
Updated March 27th, 2023What is the Journey after death for animals birds and species? “……Devi Dasi” asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji, Dandvat pranams. While going through your post, related with the journey of the soul after death, a question came to my mind. The soul stays at the house for 13 days and then … Continue reading “What is the Journey after death for animals birds and species?”
Updated March 13th, 2023Who can go to the heavens? List of some acts from Mahabharatha! Mahabharata Anuśāsana Parva (23:83 – 101) lists the persons who can go to the heavens: Those who follow the duties ordained in the scriptures and practice the virtues of charity and self-restraint and truthfulness, ascend to heaven. Those who having … Continue reading “Who can go to the heavens? List of some acts from Mahabharatha!”
Updated February 26th, 2025Is ancestors visiting earth from Pitru Loka possible? How? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Please reply to my query. After death, gross body gets burnt to ashes. Subtle body seperates, Atma separates from Subtle body. Since Atma seperates, Subtle body doesn’t work. Until 12th day, it will be in state … Continue reading “Is ancestors visiting earth from Pitru Loka possible? How?”
Updated February 27th, 2025How to die a Glorious death as said by Srimad Bhagavatham? Most of the people think that dying surrounded by the family and relatives is a glorious and fortunate death. The people also consider that only sinful persons die without anyone to cremate. But it is not a sinful death, but glorious … Continue reading “How to die a Glorious death as said by Srimad Bhagavatham?”
Updated February 22nd, 2023What are the happenings after death as per Srimad Bhagavatham? Garuda Purana is the Exclusive & Bonafide Scripture to know the happenings after death and even during and before death. Srimad Bhagavatham too highlights some details about the happenings after death. (WHO BECOMES A GHOST AFTER DEATH? FULL LIST! READ HERE!) In … Continue reading “What are the happenings after death as per Srimad Bhagavatham?”
Updated February 24th, 2025Death of a devotee & materialistic person – from Bhagavatam! There are vast – 180 degree differences between the death of a devotee & materialistic person. Let us read them from Bhagavatham! DEATH OF A DEVOTEE A devotee of Krishna dies happily because he feels that the time to directly and eternally … Continue reading “Death of a devotee & materialistic person – from Bhagavatam!”
Updated December 22nd, 2022Inability to do Asthi Visarjan (Ash Scattering)! Alternative ways! A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu. Hope you’re keep well after all this challenging time in the world. One of my close relative’s mother passed away in heart attack in 2019 December. They have still kept her ashes at … Continue reading “Inability to do Asthi Visarjan (Ash Scattering)! Alternative ways!”
Updated December 13th, 2022Why double rewards in heavens and next birth for Good karma? Adhityan Yadav asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu, I today read your one article about double punishments for sinners, and you explained it as two parts of punishments both in hell and in next human life, just like a se…ual offenders … Continue reading “Why double rewards in heavens and next birth for Good karma?”
Updated January 12th, 2025Where the followers of different religions go after death? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “The persons whose family follow such procedures in Sanatana dharma have some hope of getting through properly (to the higher worlds after death), but what happens to those who do not follow the sanatana dharma … Continue reading “Where the followers of different religions go after death?”
Updated February 13th, 2025Result of not performing death rituals for parents by devotees! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “(1) It is understood that the various scriptural injunctions and procedures of pind daan etc help one provide a special body to the soul after death so as to complete the 348 days journey … Continue reading “Result of not performing death rituals for parents by devotees!”
Updated September 17th, 2022Why most people get Ghost body even without committing suicide? Harish Kumar Bhagwani asked like this: “I saw a related article dtd May 11th 2021 in which you have answered on the basis of Garuda purana (link below): (WHO BECOMES A GHOST AFTER DEATH? FULL LIST! READ HERE!) Prabhuji, I saw the … Continue reading “Why most people get Ghost body even without committing suicide?”
Updated August 2nd, 2022How the Ghosts do Paranormal activities without a Gross Body? “Radhika Devi Dasi” asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji, Dandvat Pranam: Thank you so much for writing such wonderful posts, your posts really help us understand many things related with Shastras. Prabhuji, while I was reading some of your posts related with … Continue reading “How the Ghosts do Paranormal activities without a Gross Body?”
Updated November 28th, 2024If a devotee commits suicide, what will be his status after death? A male devotee who does not like to be named asked like this: “hare krsna sir…all my family members are hating me. so, i want to die. but, i have fear to die. i fear abt the pain of death. … Continue reading “If a devotee commits suicide, what will be his status after death?”
Updated November 13th, 2024Are the Vedic rituals done by Imperfect Purohits effective?? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji. Dandwat pranam. I had a question about pind Pooja being done in gaya which we have just got done last month. As it’s considered very important and auspicious to do the pind … Continue reading “Are the Vedic rituals done by Imperfect Purohits effective?”
Updated September 21st, 2024Who can do last rites for deceased parents? Can illegal son do? Even Lord Krishna and lord Rama performed death rituals when their relatives died when they took avatars on earth. They performed such rites to show the people that they too should perform them for their deceased relatives, particularly parents & … Continue reading “Who can do last rites for deceased parents? Can illegal son do?”
Updated January 26th, 2022Death Rites & Rituals For Children & those who committed Suicide! Death Rites & Rituals For Children! The Death Rites & Rituals For Children & those who committed Suicide! are not the same like that of the deceased elders! The Lord Narayana (Krishna) has clearly explained the Death Rites & Rituals For … Continue reading “Death Rites & Rituals For Children & those who committed Suicide!”
Updated October 6th, 2021Knowing where our ancestors went after death! Some Tips! A girl devotee asked like this: “Jai Shree Krishna. I am a British Hindu & feel like I have a strong connection with Lord Krishna. My Ba passed away on ………. at ………..pm. I would like to know what happens to my Bas … Continue reading “Knowing where our ancestors went after death! Some Tips!”
Updated June 28th, 2021Asthi Visarjan (or) Ash immersion ceremony and Its importance! Jitendra asked like this: Hare Krishna prabhuji, dandwat pranam. Why Asthi Visarjan is done? Please explain the glories of Asthi Visarjan(अस्थि विसर्जन) in Yamuna Ji in Vrindavan. Please explain the glories of Asthi Visarjan(अस्थि विसर्जन) in Ganga Ji in Haridwar. REPLY: After the … Continue reading “Asthi Visarjan (or) Ash immersion ceremony and Its importance!”
Updated May 12th, 2021What are the recommended Rituals for relief from Ghost body? GARUDA ASKED BHAGAWAN: “Janardhana! How can a person be relieved from his ghost form? Please tell me!” BHAGAWAN REPLIED: “O Bakshi raj! There are some Rituals for relief from Ghost body. The family must immediately consult the qualified brahmanas and plant some … Continue reading “What are the recommended Rituals for relief from Ghost body?”
Updated May 11th, 2021WHO BECOMES A GHOST AFTER DEATH? FULL LIST! A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “ Sir, Is suicide the only reason for a human being turn into a ghost (after death), or are there other factors? (that gives ghost body after death)? Thanks” REPLY: There are plenty of reasons due … Continue reading “WHO BECOMES A GHOST AFTER DEATH? FULL LIST!”
Updated April 18th, 2021Why should the dead bodies be cremated as early as possible? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “What is the purpose, what is the reason and what is spiritual and scientific significance behind the cremation of the body after death?” REPLY: The scriptures like Garuda Purana say that a dead … Continue reading “Why should the dead bodies be cremated as early as possible?”
Updated March 18th, 2021YAMA’s COUNTRY AND COURT PROCEEDINGS – FULL DESCRIPTION! YAMA’S WORLD – DESCRIPTION BHAGAWAN SAYS IN GARUDA PURANA: VAIVASVATA CITY is the City of Yama! This city has 144 Kadha, ie, 2419 kms breadh! (Kadha is an ancient measurement. One kadha is equal to 10 miles or 16.8 kms approximately)! (How Yama knows … Continue reading “YAMA’s COUNTRY AND COURT PROCEEDINGS – FULL DESCRIPTION!”
Updated February 12th, 2021How Yama knows the sins and good deeds of people on earth? Suda Goswami spoke to the Sownaga and the assembled Rishis who were hearing his story: Bhagawan Narayana speaks to Garuda: “Oh, King of Birds! During the Pralaya Period, Lord Maha Vishnu accomodated all the people, living beings and celestials within … Continue reading “How Yama knows the sins and good deeds of people on earth?”
Updated September 19th, 2023FIVE TYPES OF MUKTI (LIBERATION) AND CHOICE OF DEVOTEES! Liberation means getting out of the material bondage and getting into the spiritual sky. After reaching the spiritual sky, the soul attains different status according to the bhawa he had developed when the person was alive. Based on the destination after getting liberated, … Continue reading “FIVE TYPES OF MUKTI (LIBERATION) AND CHOICE OF DEVOTEES!”
Updated May 4th, 2020GHOSTS & PITARS (ANCESTORS/ FOREFATHERS) IN PITRU LOKA – DIFFERENCES!! A woman devotee asked like this: (I have hidden name) “hare krsna prabujee, I have one counseling question. is there anything such as pitras? does they exist? i heard that they come in people body and speak correct things. is it true? … Continue reading “GHOSTS & PITARS (ANCESTORS/ FOREFATHERS) IN PITRU LOKA – DIFFERENCES!”
Updated August 3rd, 2023How can a son liberate his ancestors from birth & death? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu , i have a question but wish to remain anonymous . i have heard that when one surrender to Krishna his/her ancestor will be liberated . how long does one … Continue reading “How can a son liberate his ancestors from birth & death?”
Updated April 1st, 2020What is the need of hells since we forget our sins while after death? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “hare krishna prabhu ji…may i ask a small doubt…kindly answer me when u get d tym…what is the point of hell if the souls dont recollect any of the experiences they … Continue reading “What is the need of hells since we forget our sins while after death?”
Updated November 15th, 2022Is offering food to Krishna during Grievance periods allowed? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna prabhuji. My grandmother recently passed away. So many of our relatives were saying that we can not offer Radha Krishna cooked prasadam for a year. We can offer then fruits and sweets only. … Continue reading “Is offering food to Krishna during Grievance periods allowed?”
Updated July 26th, 2019TRIPAD DOSHA – COMPLETE DETAILS & REMEDIES! Koena Ghosh asked like this: Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Can you please explain tripad dosha and its remedies? REPLY: Tripad Dosha IS ALSO A KIND OF PITRU DOSHA and it is related to the death of a person on certain days. We know that in Mahabharatha, … Continue reading “TRIPAD DOSHA – COMPLETE DETAILS & REMEDIES!”
Updated August 25th, 2022Is Next birth birth with the same relatives possible? Clear details! A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Some karmic relationships we have will be compensated in our next birth. So do we meet those souls in another birth. Also soul mates concept is it completely baseless? Hare Krishna.” REPLY: It … Continue reading “Is Next birth birth with the same relatives possible? Clear details!”
Updated August 16th, 2022How long will it take for the rebirth of a deceased person? Himani Kaloya asked like this: I read your all post and got answer of my questions through your post. Sorry I’m not very much good on English. Try to forward my question please accept it. I want to ask how … Continue reading “How long will it take for the rebirth of a deceased person?”
Updated May 3rd, 2019Why should we avoid praying anything for 13 days after death of close family members? Ranjini Rajammal asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhu. I have question based on this. I understand your explanation why we shouldn’t attend parties until 13th days. But why we shouldn’t pray or go to temples until 13th … Continue reading “Why should we avoid praying anything for 13 days after death of close family members?”
Updated July 12th, 2022Right way of facing the death of ourselves and our kith & kin! Tips! A devotee who requested anonymity asked like this: “Hare krishna prabhu ji.i wanted to ask u why people are scared of death. Second question. my dad just passed away 3 months ago. families n friends tells me dat … Continue reading “Right way of facing the death of ourselves and our kith & kin! Tips!”
Updated April 22nd, 2019Should the devotees aim to mingle one with Krishna? A devotee (who requested not to publish her name) asked me like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! I read in a page like this: “All the Saints have repeatedly said that this is the time (birth) to meet the … Continue reading “Should the devotees aim to mingle one with Krishna?”
Updated February 19th, 2019What are the rituals to ensure good status of my deceased father? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: I am cousin of ………………………………….. My father passed away due to heart attack on 31 January (it was the day of ekadashi). Now from the day of his death, he is coming … Continue reading “What are the rituals to ensure good status of my deceased father?”
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Updated July 30th, 2021Why we face double punishments in hell and next birth through karma? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare krishna, prabhu….dandabat pranam…thanks for all of your wonderful counsellings. Wish more to know from you.all good , bad things are due to karma reaction. After death person go to hell for his … Continue reading “Why we face double punishments in hell and next birth through karma?”
Updated April 16th, 2018What are the available hells and who are sent there? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna! I like to know about the hells. What kind of people are sent there? On observing today’s world, I assume, there will be space constraint in hells. Please write about that.” REPLY: … Continue reading “What are the available hells and who are sent there?”
Updated January 3rd, 2020PITRU DOSHA – CAUSES, EFFECTS, PARIHARS (REMEDIES) & FAQs! PITRU DOSHA – CAUSES There are five major causes for Pitru dosha: (1) In case your ancestors had committed serious crimes like killing, spoiling the purity of women, cheating the women, abducting the properties of others, etc, they pass this Pitru dosha to their … Continue reading “PITRU DOSHA – CAUSES, EFFECTS, PARIHARS (REMEDIES) & FAQs!”
Updated May 12th, 2020Rituals to ancestors & food to crows! What if an ancestor had got moksha? Actual Question from two devotees: (i) Rashmi Jawahire: Hello Prabhuji,koti koti pranam.My name is Rashmi Jawahire, I have read all ur articles. l am a great fan of yours, your articles are life changing sir. Thank you very … Continue reading “Rituals to ancestors & food to crows! What if an ancestor had got moksha?”
Updated March 14th, 2018Why should the family follow Sutak (Grief) Rituals for a dead person for one year? Actual Question from a girl devotee: please help me … sutak rules are made by whom – we human beings or lord krishna?? because i dont find anything about this in gita.. can you help me and … Continue reading “Why should the family follow Sutak (Grief) Rituals for a dead person for one year?”
Updated August 22nd, 2019Do evil spirits or ghosts or village gods attack the devotees of Krishna and enter into another body? Actual Question from an initiated girl devotee: Hare Krsna prabhuji. Dandavat pranam Today I wanna ask you that could a spirit can cause harm to those who are beginners at Krishna consciousness. Actually I … Continue reading “Do evil spirits or ghosts or village gods attack the devotees of Krishna and enter into another body?”
Updated May 8th, 2026What will happen after commiting suicide? Why it is punishable? Actual Question from a girl devotee: “Now a days i feel like i m deviated from lord Krishna’s way. i m not chanting Hare Krishna as before. I m feeling now a days very lonely very bad frustrated vexed anger ……for the … Continue reading “What will happen after commiting suicide? Why it is punishable?”
Updated March 16th, 2026How to elevate the Ghosts and Evil Spirits to Krishna’s Kingdom? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hari bol Prabhuji… Dandavat pranam. Hope you must be fine. I wanna ask this time that is the evil spirit concept is justifiable. Why the spirits get detached from lord and starts disturbing … Continue reading “How to elevate the Ghosts and Evil Spirits to Krishna’s Kingdom?”
Updated February 10th, 2026Can a man take animal birth in his next birth? References! A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji , If you can please provide information regarding below: I heard that once a soul take human body it will now not fall down to any other species except humans. Soul … Continue reading “Can a man take animal birth in his next birth? References!”
Updated January 18th, 2026Is ending life our right? Can we pray to delay or fasten death? Actual Question from two male devotees: (1) “Hk prabhu ji. we pray to krishna to give long life for someone in disease. why is it wrong to pray to kill us earlier if we are in pains?” (2) Also … Continue reading “Is ending life our right? Can we pray to delay or fasten death?”
Updated June 8th, 2020 Devotees too suffer in Pandemic & Disasters. Why Krishna allows this? Qn. In Detail from two devotees (i) A girl devotee: “Hare Krishna Anna…In Bangladesh ISKCON and Mumbai ISKCON, many devotees were affected by Covid-19 (Corona) recently. How did Krishna allow his servants to suffer like others? please clarify.” (ii) A … Continue reading “Devotees too suffer in Pandemic & Disasters. Why Krishna allows this?”
Updated May 28th, 2020HOW THE ATHMA (SOUL) CHANGES THE BODIES? – MECHANISM! A devotee asked like this: Rajan Prabhu. I want to ask you a question. I’m curious to know the truth behind working of nature. so Rajan Prabhu ji, our material ( gross ) body is made up of proper combination of earth, water, … Continue reading “HOW THE ATHMA (SOUL) CHANGES THE BODIES? – MECHANISM!”