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Updated September 18th, 2025Working without expectations made my life mechanical. What to do? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji, I am a male devotee practising since class 10. I was preparing for some national exams and I failed at the first attempt and then switched my focus to another national … Continue reading “Working without expectations made my life mechanical. What to do?”
Updated May 21st, 2025What is the safe earning for a devotee in life for himself & family? A Male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna dandvats prabhu, I am amazed by reading posts on this site and this great knowledge made my life easy and happy. Thank you. I have doubt regarding earning … Continue reading “What is the safe earning for a devotee in life for himself & family?”
Updated September 25th, 2025Not excelling both in devotion and material life? Tips to manage! A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Prabhuji I try my best to control my senses but at times I fail and same happened today. I have committed the greatest sin. I saw the wrong content (p**n) … Continue reading “Not excelling both in devotion and material life? Tips to manage!”
Updated August 28th, 2025Will more focus on devotion weaken our studies? What to do? A female devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna!Prabhuji Dandavat Pranam. I have been reading your posts since 2 years and it helped me a lot. I have been practising Krishna consciousness from 10 years old and now at present … Continue reading “Will more focus on devotion weaken our studies? What to do?”
Updated August 22nd, 2025Is the devotees doing business for profit good? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna sir, hope you are doing well. I am currently working on a food product business idea and I am about to launch it very soon. However, I am now in a state of confusion … Continue reading “Is the devotees doing business for profit good?”
Updated March 12th, 2025Karma Yoga & Dream Big Concepts – Which is suitable to succeed? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu, There are multiple perspectives in this world: (1) The modern positive mindset philosophy says that one should be very positive and set his mind on his duties and goals … Continue reading “Karma Yoga & Dream Big Concepts – Which is suitable to succeed?”
Updated February 5th, 2025Remembering Krishna in a sensitive job. Alternative way! Tips! A male devotee (Name hidden on request) asked like this: “Please Don’t Reveal My Name. Sir I Want To Become Data Scientist. But This Career Is Full Of Thinking Too Much Material. How Can I Remember Shree Krishna All Time And Be Peaceful.” … Continue reading “Remembering Krishna in a sensitive job. Alternative way! Tips!”
Updated December 16th, 2024Is a Girl devotee going to job inferior if she practices from home? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji, I am sorry for sharing such incidents but I really need your guidance. I need someone who can understand what am facing. Prabhuji I am …….. years old … Continue reading “Is a Girl devotee going to job inferior if she practices from home?”
Updated November 17th, 2024Is following devotion as a big businessman possible? A Student devotee asked like this: “I am a School student., I want to make a big industrial life or businessman, but i fear whether I will forget Krishna if I become a big businessman, because i am his sincere devotee since my childhood. … Continue reading “Is following devotion as a big businessman possible?”
Updated September 28th, 2024Why women are encouraged to be housewives in devotee circles? A Student girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Pranaam prabhu ji I am following ISKCON videos and blog articles since last 2 years. I was very much attracted towards their content regarding bhagwat gita, bhagwatam and nectar of devotion and shrila … Continue reading “Why women are encouraged to be housewives in devotee circles?”
Updated September 2nd, 2024Is earning too much bad for initiated devotees? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “It is said that devotees should not try to earn very high as said by you. You have also mentioned that they should not try to earn very high even for the service of God in … Continue reading “Is earning too much bad for initiated devotees?”
Updated June 5th, 2024Right way of Spending the earnings to avoid karma! If a person spends his whole earning only for himself and his family, he adds the karma thru earning. To share/ distribute our karma (from our earning) to others, we should share the earning to different persons. Let us see them here: (1) … Continue reading “Right way of Spending the earnings to avoid karma!”
Updated June 16th, 2023Can a devotee lead a luxurious life after spending a part for Krishna? A Male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “If a devotee starts a business or get rich by some other means then after spending a share of his earnings in charity or krishna service.should he lead a luxurious life … Continue reading “Can a devotee lead a luxurious life after spending a part for Krishna?”
Updated February 20th, 2020USING OUR STUDIES AS SERVICE TO KRISHNA! SIMPLE TIPS! A devotee is expected to use everything as a service to Krishna. So, we should be very particular about using our studies as service to Krishna. If we study and work for ourselves, it adds to karma either good or bad. We may … Continue reading “USING OUR STUDIES AS SERVICE TO KRISHNA! SIMPLE TIPS!”
Updated February 10th, 2023Rituals for Busy Devotees of Krishna 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 a devotee is … Continue reading “Rituals for Busy Devotees of Krishna that should never be avoided!”
Updated November 13th, 2022Is working in illegal companies sinful to their employees also? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Sir. I am working in a company where its core business is illegal totally and I need this job coz they are paying me well. Sir am I doing right or wrong … Continue reading “Is working in illegal companies sinful to their employees also?”
Updated October 9th, 2022Managing devotion with the difficult jobs that occupy more time! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu ji. I am writing to you with a heavy heart though I know it’s all Krishna’s planning to make me grow into a better person. I have recently joined as an … Continue reading “Managing devotion with the difficult jobs that occupy more time!”
Updated June 22nd, 2019What are the jobs suitable to follow devotion also? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “hare krsna prabhuji. thanks for all your life changing posts. I complete my graduate studies this month- june. Please suggest me some jobs that will not stop me worship krsna.” REPLY: As a devotee, you … Continue reading “What are the jobs suitable to follow devotion also?”
Updated July 1st, 2022Is devotional life meant for the Failed & Incapable persons to face the life? A girl devotee asked like this requesting anonymity: “I am failing in my efforts in studies, job. why. krishna said leave everything to me, n when we get tired or trying n leave all to kanhaa, then people … Continue reading “Is devotional life meant for the Failed & Incapable persons to face the life?”
Updated May 23rd, 2022I have no job though I chant 66 rounds daily. What to do? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna, plz guide me what should I do my age is 40 yr. My problem is that I Have not gotten a gud job so yet. I do 16 mala … Continue reading “I have no job though I chant 66 rounds daily. What to do?”
Updated March 5th, 2019How to earn well to be used only for serving Krishna? “Abhishek Kushwala” asked like this: Amount of wealth is not fixed as per karma. How am i supposed to struggle, suffer and strive to earn some good amount of money not for myself but for the service of lord. How do … Continue reading “How to earn well to be used only for serving Krishna?”
Updated March 25th, 2022How to be successful in devotion and material business simultaneously? “A Male devotee” asked like this: “hare krishna. apke chrno me prnaam. how a person can have n do love with krishna while doing material job for earning the money.. pls advise..” REPLY: We can not quit doing material business just … Continue reading “How to be successful in devotion and material business simultaneously?”
Updated February 2nd, 2022If Vaishnava Symbols are not Permitted in Job, Should we quit job or look? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare krishna prabhu, i work at …………………., nd i hav tulsi beads on my neck 4 abt a year now. Now the thing iz they want me to remove them, nd … Continue reading “If Vaishnava Symbols are not Permitted in Job, Should we quit job or look?”
Updated November 29th, 2018SERVING KRISHNA USING YOUR JOB/ CAREER – USEFUL TIPS! A Girl devotee asked like this: Sir I have been reading Bhagwadgita for last few months. I have not yet completed it but it has changed my life amazingly. It helped me in sailing through big challenges and helped in getting the post … Continue reading “SERVING KRISHNA USING YOUR JOB/ CAREER – USEFUL TIPS!”
Updated October 18th, 2018DAILY SCHEDULE OF A STUDYING OR WORKING KRISHNA DEVOTEE! A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “hare krishna. namaste master. can you please share daily works, to do as a krishna devotee(from morning to night). i want to follow krishna consciousness. ofcourse i know some rules about it. but i want to … Continue reading “DAILY SCHEDULE OF A STUDYING OR WORKING KRISHNA DEVOTEE!”
Updated November 23rd, 2021Is Krishna devotee selling meat & intoxicants without using them allowed? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “As per Hare Krishna society is selling of meat products and alcohol in fast food outlets allowed although I myself am a vegetarian, to earn ones livelihood and support my family? Please note this … Continue reading “Is Krishna devotee selling meat & intoxicants without using them allowed?”
Updated November 15th, 2021Why a devotee needs a job or business though Krishna protects all? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhu ji. Why should a devotee aim for a job or business since Krishna has said that He will not let his devotees down? Why did Krishna let you down in … Continue reading “Why a devotee needs a job or business though Krishna protects all?”
Updated November 4th, 2021What to do if focusing more in the devotion gives poverty & difficulty? A devotee asked like this: “Prabhu, please do not be offended by my questions. You advice (correctlty!) that one must take care of studies and be prepared for the material life, all the while also performing devotional service to the … Continue reading “What to do if focusing more in the devotion gives poverty & difficulty?”
Updated July 19th, 2018How to take right decisions related to Devotion, Personal and Professional life? Meera asked like this: “Hi Anna, “As you know I really appreciate your service and I really like your attitude in spiritual advancement with logic. In Bhagavad Gita (2-7): “O Krishna. I am confused about my duty, and am besieged … Continue reading “How to take right decisions related to Devotion, Personal and Professional life?”
Updated October 25th, 2021Will chanting help in the job to enhance the skills and success? A devotee surgeon asked like this: Hare krsna prabhu.Dandavat pranams. Please keep my name hidden. I am a budding surgeon. I have had this question probing me for a very long time. My question is: I always get a sense … Continue reading “Will chanting help in the job to enhance the skills and success?”
Updated October 1st, 2021Assigned duties – Meaning and Performing them to please Krishna! A Question from a devotee: “what are our duties assigned by the lord ? i mean to say i often read that “we must concentrate on the services to lord ” , what are those services ?? Please guide me.” REPLY: Nice … Continue reading “Assigned duties – Meaning and Performing them to please Krishna!”
Updated June 7th, 2018I like to quit my job to follow devotional rules seriously since it involves touring. Is it right? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “HK Prbu, pamho, dndvthprnm, I’m —————- native of ————–. I’m writing this letter to let u know abt me n my situation n in seek of … Continue reading “I like to quit my job to follow devotional rules seriously since it involves touring. Is it right?”
Updated August 18th, 2021Loss of interest in job after following devotional practices! Solutions! Actual Question from a girl devotee: “Hare Krishna ji, I want to ask that I am attached to be in devotional like i listen Bhagwad Geeta and satsang but my family is too worried for me because i am not getting any … Continue reading “Loss of interest in job after following devotional practices! Solutions!”
Updated August 10th, 202125 TIPS TO SERVE KRISHNA WITHOUT AFFECTING STUDIES! A QUESTION ASKED BY A GIRL DEVOTEE: “I am student… And my whole day spend in studies because I am weak in studies and I am not able serve Krishna as I want. what should I do… Please tell me Prabhu ji.. and one … Continue reading “25 TIPS TO SERVE KRISHNA WITHOUT AFFECTING STUDIES!”
Updated June 10th, 2021Is working hard and earning more to serve Krishna a fruitive activity? Trisha Debnath asked like this: “namaskar pravu ji. hope your are doing well. i just want to ask a question. hope you can remove my doubt- pravu ji, i heard that a devotee should not have any demand for money. … Continue reading “Is working hard and earning more to serve Krishna a fruitive activity?”
Updated June 3rd, 2020What is Karma Yoga? Will it reduce our Initiative for not expecting results? Actual Questions from three devotees: (1) NAVNEET BANZAL asked like this: Hare krsna prabhuji. Dandvat pranam. Prabhuji my question is it is mentioned that we have to do our prescribed duties such as job,Business by remembering krsna and serving krsna … Continue reading “What is Karma Yoga? Will it reduce our Initiative for not expecting results?”
Updated February 21st, 2018How to serve Krishna through our job or business of earning money? Actual Question from a devotee (Name hidden): “hare krishna. apke chrno me prnaam. how a person can have n do love with krishna while doing metirial job for earning the money.. pls advise..” REPLY: We can’t quit using ‘materials’ just … Continue reading “How to serve Krishna through our job or business of earning money?”
Updated February 10th, 2018Will Krishna arrange me a job even if I don’t aim for it to avoid expectations? Actual Question from a devotee (Name hidden): “My parent’s asked me to study properly and get good job. But my wish is to have job whenever krishna gives. Anyway my wish makes my parent feel sad. … Continue reading “Will Krishna arrange me a job even if I don’t aim for it to avoid expectations?”
Updated January 30th, 2018Though I am a devotee of Krishna, I fail in the bank exams repeatedly. What to do? Actual Question from a girl devotee: I hope you are doing well. I am writing from Bangladesh. it it is long time iam messaging you. I want to get advice from you which is very … Continue reading “Though I am a devotee of Krishna, I fail in the bank exams repeatedly. What to do?”
Updated April 16th, 202610 Tips to avoid Gambling for devotees with Examples! The four regulative principles recommended for the devotees of Krishna are: (1) No meat eating (2) No Intoxication (3) No Gambling & (4) No Illicit Sex These four regulative Principles are the primary requirements for every devotee and failing to follow them will … Continue reading “10 Tips to avoid Gambling for devotees with Examples!”
Updated April 5th, 2026Is it gambling to involve in Politics and IAS for devotees? Actual Questions from Two devotees: (1) Hare Krishna Prabhuji Thank you for making us strong. You are pillar. I regularly read your counselling. I want to ask one question: Can you please tell me is it wrong if I go for … Continue reading “Is it gambling to involve in Politics and IAS for devotees?”
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 4th, 2026Should a Bhakti Yogi follow karma yoga also? Question in detail: Hare Krishna! Prabhuji, a question always comes up in my mind, why we come to this world? If we follow regulative principles and rules for attaining Krishna conscious then why we engage in other activities essential to lead life. Do we … Continue reading “Should a Bhakti Yogi follow karma yoga also?”
Updated July 23rd, 2020What if a devotee is unable to maintain Vaishnava outlook in job? Actual Question from a male devotee (Name hidden): hare krishna, in material life every one is helpless to do private job as per the instruction of Boss and his immediate subordinate whether we like their order or not. In doing … Continue reading “What if a devotee is unable to maintain Vaishnava outlook in job?”
Updated December 27th, 2025Can a working devotee be a Perfect devotee? Great Tips! Question from a Girl devotee (Name hidden): Hare Krishna Prabhuji . Thank You for guiding everyone. There are many questions but I have no one to help me out. How to be sincere devotee? Can sincere devotee go and work to earn … Continue reading “Can a working devotee be a Perfect devotee? Great Tips!”
Updated November 16th, 2025Will being a devotee gives contended life & materially slow growth? A MALE DEVOTEE ASKED LIKE THIS: “Please throw a light on my confusion. There are people in my circle who say following devotional practices will lead to very simple and contended life. I will not be able to grow in my … Continue reading “Will being a devotee gives contended life & materially slow growth?”