Category: ISKCON

Should a preacher of Krishna advertise himself to get more followers?

Updated November 11th, 2025Should a preacher of Krishna advertise himself to get more followers? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji, Dandavat pranam. Question: Should we try our best to preach Krishna consciousness and increase the number of people or should we keep consistency and whoever Krishna sends cultivate them. Details: Myself … Continue reading “Should a preacher of Krishna advertise himself to get more followers?”

Willing to settle in temple but fearing for issues among devotees! Tips! 

Updated November 5th, 2025Willing to settle in temple but fearing for issues among devotees! Tips!  A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhu ji, Dandavat pranam. I hope you are well prabhu ji, I thought to write you a mail after reading your today’s post on brahmachari ashram. I was in engineering … Continue reading “Willing to settle in temple but fearing for issues among devotees! Tips! “

Golden Period of 10000 years in Kaliyuga – References!

Updated October 8th, 2025Golden Period of 10000 years in Kaliyuga – References! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji. It is unbelievable for me, you are answering any question of any topic in k.c, personal life, etc.  My question is:  Prabhupada ji has said that the current ten thousand years are … Continue reading “Golden Period of 10000 years in Kaliyuga – References!”

ISKCON Disciples Course (IDC) – The Purpose & Contents!

Updated September 9th, 2023ISKCON Disciples Course (IDC) – The Purpose & Contents! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked: “Hare Krishna prabhuji , PAMHO , AGTSP.  Recently in an online zoom meeting with a senior prabhuji i asked that i am following 4 regulative principles and also chanting 16 rounds from more than 1 year and … Continue reading “ISKCON Disciples Course (IDC) – The Purpose & Contents!”

Is joining ISKCON by abandoning our Sampradhaya by birth sinful?

Updated December 12th, 2024Is joining ISKCON by abandoning our Sampradhaya by birth sinful? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji, I born in ……………………..sect family.. This religion has similar teachings ISKCON . I feel greatful that Lord Krishna bless me by my birth. But recently few days ago I made few … Continue reading “Is joining ISKCON by abandoning our Sampradhaya by birth sinful?”

Courses and Exams for initiations (Diksha) in ISKCON for different levels!

Updated July 9th, 2021Courses and Exams for initiations (Diksha) in ISKCON for different levels! This Post is intended to guide the devotees who like to take initiation (Diksha) of different stages in ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). Though Srila Prabhupada gave initiation to his disciples without these qualifying exams during the initial stage of … Continue reading “Courses and Exams for initiations (Diksha) in ISKCON for different levels!”

How to regain my faith in ISKCON as I left ISKCON after Prabhupada left?

Updated April 2nd, 2021How to regain my faith in ISKCON as I left ISKCON after Prabhupada left? A Direct Disciple of Srila Prabhupada and Senior devotee (Name hidden) wrote like this: “Dear Sir, I just came across your page. Before I go into the “long story”, I would like to just introduce myself and give … Continue reading “How to regain my faith in ISKCON as I left ISKCON after Prabhupada left?”

Why some devotees fear to attend ISKCON and follow strict rules?

Updated November 28th, 2019Why some devotees fear to attend ISKCON and follow strict rules? A Girl devotee asked like this willing to be anonymous: “I took my friend to iskcon temple where i visit every sunday.  she came two sundays and stopped and going to another vishnu temple. when askekd she said she is comfortable … Continue reading “Why some devotees fear to attend ISKCON and follow strict rules?”

Is it possible for persons from all castes to practice devotion to Krishna?

Updated June 2nd, 2022Is it possible for persons from all castes to practice devotion to Krishna? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Prabhuji…i am a girl of 27 years old and belongs to an ST caste. I have been mentally harassed all the time i want to do good for others or sacrifice. … Continue reading “Is it possible for persons from all castes to practice devotion to Krishna?”

10 REASONS WHY ISKCON IS ABLE TO CREATE PURE DEVOTEES MORE?

Updated October 16th, 201810 REASONS WHY ISKCON IS ABLE TO CREATE PURE DEVOTEES MORE? …………………….Das asked like this: (He asked three questions in a single message. Considering their nature, I have divided them into two parts and replying in two counselling posts) “hare Krishna please hide my name my question is. actually I have seen … Continue reading “10 REASONS WHY ISKCON IS ABLE TO CREATE PURE DEVOTEES MORE?”

Why accepting a living guru is recommended? Evidences!

Updated October 29th, 2024Why accepting a living guru is recommended? Evidences! A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna, A very important question. Must the guru be one of the guru’s in Iskcon or can the Guru be also from another Brahma Sampradaya or some other vaisnava sampradaya? Is taking Diksha from a living … Continue reading “Why accepting a living guru is recommended? Evidences!”

What to do if the parents object going to ISKCON?

Updated December 31st, 2024What to do if the parents object going to ISKCON? Actual Questions from THREE devotees: Qn.1: A male Student: Hare Krishna prabhuji. Please accept my humble obeisances.  Prabhuji, I am in Krishna Consciousness since 2021. But lately I’m facing lot of opposition from my parents in Bhakti. Let me explain you the reason. … Continue reading “What to do if the parents object going to ISKCON?”

Full time Service in temples by married devotees – Who can choose?

Updated June 2nd, 2020Full time Service in temples by married devotees – Who can choose? Qn. In Detail: Namaste, my name is ………………, wen I was in second standard I felt to give up everything and pray lord Krishna all the time. But due to materialistic world I forgot Krishna, again after entering degree I … Continue reading “Full time Service in temples by married devotees – Who can choose?”