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Updated March 24th, 2026Why thinking Krishna and demigods as non different is wrong? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna. My brother, who follows Advaita Vedanta and worships Goddess Kali, argues that Krishna and Kali are ultimately one since all forms are manifestations of the same Brahman. He interprets Bhagavad-Gita verses like … Continue reading “Why thinking Krishna and demigods as non different is wrong?”
Updated October 25th, 2025Is keeping the deities of Krishna and other gods together wrong? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “My brother decided to establish a home temple of goddess Kali and he says that will be Krishna-Kali mandir (Krishna and Kali in same alter, worshipped as One). He even said that Janmashtami … Continue reading “Is keeping the deities of Krishna and other gods together wrong?”
Updated October 29th, 2025If Demigods can’t clear karma, how do they solve our problems? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna, I have read a plethora of your posts where it is rightfully said that all the events and incidents of our life are merely due to our karma in our previous … Continue reading “If Demigods can’t clear karma, how do they solve our problems?”
Updated August 11th, 2025Is Krishna devotees reciting mantras of other gods permitted? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji, dandvat pranam, I am getting matured by reading your posts regularly. And understanding how easy and beautiful it is to follow bhaktiyoga and karmayoga. But I am getting confused a lot of … Continue reading “Is Krishna devotees reciting mantras of other gods permitted?”
Updated January 26th, 2025Becoming Krishna devotee though destined to worship other Gods! A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji . Pranam. Our astrologer has said that as per my moon sign and nakshtra in which I was born my ishta dev is Shiva, not Krishna. My devotional services has come down and … Continue reading “Becoming Krishna devotee though destined to worship other Gods!”
Updated June 16th, 2022Saptamatrikas including Brahmani – A to Z Details! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “How a satvik goddesses (Brahmani) harm any human on the order of a jealous man who worships her.” REPLY: Goddess Brahmani is not a Satvik Goddess. First know that. Goddess Brahmani is One of the Saptamatrikas … Continue reading “Saptamatrikas including Brahmani – A to Z Details!”
Updated June 2nd, 2022Can a devotee of sadhasiva go from Kailasa to Goloka if he desires? Please find enclosed a picture of geography of spiritual world , some devotee has made based on Brahma samihita verses..they have indicated the verse number in the left side of each layer. As per this sada shiva in kailaasam … Continue reading “Can a devotee of sadhasiva go from Kailasa to Goloka if he desires?”
Updated May 7th, 2022From where the Village Gods & Family Gods Originate? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “It’s been a while that,I have a question in my mind about some Kula Deivam. In my family we have a familial temple, since my grandfather and grandmother. There are now Surya Narayana, Ganesh, Mariamman, … Continue reading “Origin of the Village Gods & Family Gods! List with their details!”
Updated August 8th, 2024Is liberation for devotees of Other Gods except Krishna possible? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Sir, Hare Krishna. I had a thought which I would like to ask. If Krishna is Godhead himself, who was God before Lord Krishna was born? Was there not anyone before that time whom … Continue reading “Is liberation for devotees of Other Gods except Krishna possible?”
Updated June 24th, 2024If Brahma Vishnu & Shiva are not equal, why they are grouped as Trimurtis? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare krishna prabhuji. You are the only person who is always available to clear our doubts beyond the doubts. My question is: If Brahma ji, Vshnu ji and Shiva ji … Continue reading “If Brahma Vishnu & Shiva are not equal, why they are grouped as Trimurtis?”
Updated April 10th, 2024Since Lord Rama worshiped Siva, Is Siva superior to Rama? A male devotee asked like this: “Hare krishna, pranam..dandavat!! to dear prabhu ji. i have some question which make me difficult to make preaching on KC from my side. in sarabha upanishad it is said that sarabha is form, incarnation of vishnu lord … Continue reading “Since Lord Rama worshiped Siva, Is Siva superior to Rama?”
Updated March 24th, 2024Is a man becoming God possible? Man Becoming God? Let us discuss about becoming Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva. Let me first give the conclusion now itself: Man can become a Brahma, but he can’t become Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva or Krishna. Let us know why: Mayavada philosophy spreads a wrong perception … Continue reading “Is a man becoming God possible?”
Updated March 19th, 2024Are Demigods subject to attachments and bad times? “Jai shree Krishna ji. Gods have family and are they attached to family members? Also I have heard bad time is for all including god. Is this true? Do they have these two matters similar to human beings? Attachment and bad times? Thank you … Continue reading “Are Demigods subject to attachments and bad times?”
Updated January 27th, 2021Why Vyasadeva wrote many gods as Supreme diluting his trustworthiness? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “There are 18 Puranas they are divided into 3 types u know that Sathvik Puran, Rajsika Puran and Thamasa Puran. Sri Math Bhagvatham ,Vishnu Puranam and Sri Math Bhagavatham which are Sathvik Puranam say Krishna … Continue reading “Why Vyasadeva wrote many gods as Supreme diluting his trustworthiness?”
Updated July 21st, 2023Is Mayadevi closer to us than Krishna as Krishna is in Goloka? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji.. Mayadevi is closely controlling our planet. Krishna is in Goloka. Then, Mayadevi is closer than Krishna to us. That is why, most of us remain under the control of mayadevi. … Continue reading “Is Mayadevi closer to us than Krishna as Krishna is in Goloka?”
Updated March 11th, 2020Are Siva and Brahma subject to karma and death like us? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krsna, Anna… I had read your today’s post regarding Lord Shiva… I also have a few queries about him… Does Mahadeva & Mother Parvati have material bodies just like other jivas & devatas? … Continue reading “Are Siva and Brahma subject to karma and death like us?”
Updated June 7th, 2023Krishna’s devotee worshiping Other Gods! Two views explained! We need not worship any other gods if we worship Krishna. Krishna’s devotee worshiping Other Gods is not necessary. Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita that though you offer something to demigods goes to Krishna only. Similarly everything Other Gods give are given by Krishna … Continue reading “Krishna’s devotee worshiping Other Gods! Two views explained!”
Updated January 12th, 2020SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LORD SIVA IN SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM! In Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says: “Among Rudras, I am Lord Siva!” Srika Prabhupada has written many points about Siva in srimad Bhagavatham. Let us see some important points: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM (4-2-1): SIVA’s QUALITIES: (1) Lord Siva is described as the best of … Continue reading “SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LORD SIVA IN SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM!”
Updated April 23rd, 202315 boons got by Hanuman that gave him immortality and Powers! Hanuman in his childhood wanted to eat the sun thinking that as a bog fruit. Indra saw Hanuman coming to eat the sun, he threw his Vajra weapon (thunderbolt) to strike him down. In this process Hanuman’s left cheekbone was injured. … Continue reading “15 boons got by Hanuman that gave him immortality and Powers!”
Updated December 9th, 2019Did Brahma marry his daughter Sarasvati? Why? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hello Sir, Pranam to you; i have some query and very confused please help me out.. I read some scripture about Lord Brahma and there are different theories about him; Who was Lord Brahma’s wife?? Some say … Continue reading “Did Brahma marry his daughter Sarasvati? Why?”
Updated March 20th, 2023Hanuman or Rama – Whose worship is Good for protection? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Jaj shri krishna!! Prabhu ji…..Lord hanuman is devotee of Lord Ram who is Krishna himself. In our North India mostly ppl worship Lord Hanuman for protection. Is it allowed to worship Lord Hanuman for … Continue reading “Hanuman or Rama – Whose worship is Good for protection? “
Updated January 6th, 20203 TYPES OF SIVA – IN VAIKUNTA, INTERMEDIATE & MATERIAL WORLDS! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Dear prabhuji, your explanation about doubts, questions and certain subjects are very explicit and clear , very helpful, my question today is about lord shivaprabhu. Prabhu so the planet shiva resides is called … Continue reading “3 TYPES OF SIVA – IN VAIKUNTA, INTERMEDIATE & MATERIAL WORLDS!”
Updated September 3rd, 2019Science behind the dissolution of Lord Ganapathi Clay statues in sea or river! We have seen so many Ganapathi/ Ganesh/ Vinayaga statues made up of clay are dissolved in sea or river after 11 days of Ganapathi Puja! There is science and good purpose behind every ritual in Indian culture. Firstly, it … Continue reading “Science behind the dissolution of Lord Ganapathi Clay statues in sea or river!”
Updated June 12th, 2022Is it still wrong worshiping demigods without any expectations from them? A Girl devotee asked like this: Hare Krishna Prabhuji. I have a question. Is worshipping the demigods without any material desires and out of love, considered material worship? I have heard many cases of Goddess Kali, Lord Shiva helping their devotees, … Continue reading “Is it still wrong worshiping demigods without any expectations from them?”
Updated December 13th, 2021Who need not perform the Rituals for ancestors and family God? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna Prabhuji, I have some doubts, 1) Is it necessary for a starting level devotee to do annual rituals for his ancestors? 2) I have heard that through the genes, Pitru Dosha … Continue reading “Who need not perform the Rituals for ancestors and family God?”
Updated July 27th, 2018Should one fulfill the past vows taken to the demigods after becoming a Krishna devotee? A Doctor devotee asked like this: Hare Krishna Prabhu ji. Dandavat pranam. I’m a neophyte doctor (recently done with medical). Like every other student I used to get scared of exams and took shelter of demigods. And … Continue reading “Should one fulfill the past vows taken to the demigods after becoming a Krishna devotee?”
Updated March 29th, 2018GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER SPECIAL: 14 STEPS OF THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST Jesus Christ, considered as the Son Of God is the Symbol of Mercy. There is no doubt in it! Good Friday is observed as the day of crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary Cross. Easter is the day on … Continue reading “GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER SPECIAL : 14 STEPS OF THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST”
Updated February 23rd, 2018TWO INCIDENTS SHOWING THE MUTUAL LOVE BETWEEN LORD KRISHNA AND LORD SIVA (1) Once upon a time, the cowherd men of Vrndavana, headed by Nanda Maharaja, desired to go to Ambikavana to perform the Sivaratri performance. The rasa-lila was performed during the autumn, and after that the next big ceremony is Holi, … Continue reading “TWO INCIDENTS SHOWING THE MUTUAL LOVE BETWEEN LORD KRISHNA AND LORD SIVA”
Updated July 21st, 2021MAHA SIVARATRI – A to Z DETAILS AND THE RECOMMENDED SYSTEM OF CELEBRATION FOR KRISHNA DEVOTEES! (1) WHY MAHA SIVARATRI IS CELEBRATED? There are twelve Sivaratris in every year on the month’s 13th night/14th day. Out of them, Maha Sivaratri, that comes in the late winter (February/March or Phalguna) and before the … Continue reading “MAHA SIVARATRI – A to Z DETAILS FOR KRISHNA DEVOTEES!”
Updated April 23rd, 2026If a devotee of Krishna worships other gods, will he lose Krishna? Actual Questions from three devotees: (1) A girl devotee (Name hidden): “Hare Krishna prabhu. Sometimes it’s really very sad when our relatives demotivating our devotional service. They are accusing us because not performing prayers for demigod, but going to mayapur … Continue reading “If a devotee of Krishna worships other gods, will he lose Krishna?”
Updated July 21st, 2021Is Kuladevatha (Family God) worship for Krishna devotees necessary? Actual Questions from two devotees: (1) “Hare Krishna Prabhu, Thank you so much for all of your posts which are really enlightening to the readers. I’m a regular follower of your sites from the beginning. I have a question to ask prabhu, which … Continue reading “Is Kuladevatha (Family God) worship for Krishna devotees necessary?”
Updated December 24th, 2017CHRISTMAS SPECIAL : JESUS CHRIST – GLORIES AND SOME SIMILARITIES WITH THE PREACHING OF KRISHNA! In Bhagavad Gita 17.3, Krishna says that according to one’s mode of Nature one evolves a particular type of faith. The wise who understand this, pursue their paths to God consciousness, in accordance with His original instructions, … Continue reading “CHRISTMAS SPECIAL : JESUS CHRIST – GLORIES AND SOME SIMILARITIES WITH THE PREACHING OF KRISHNA!”
Updated March 25th, 2026How the servant demigods help faster than Supreme Lord Krishna? Actual question from a woman devotee: Hare Krishna Prabhuji! I am very upset, in spite of my all qualifications, hard work and sincerely working I am not promoted, undeserved people got promotion.. All my friends do puja to demigod doing many fast … Continue reading “How the servant demigods help faster than Supreme Lord Krishna?”
Updated February 5th, 2026Seeing devotees of other gods ignorant after joining ISKCON! Tips! A question from a devotee (Name hidden): “Hare Krishna prabhuji. Dandavats Pranams. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I have a different problem after joining ISKCON. I am now very fond of Krishna and I forget all other gods. I was a Saivait … Continue reading “Seeing devotees of other gods ignorant after joining ISKCON! Tips!”
Updated January 19th, 2026What if I am feeling family God more than Krishna in life & dreams? Actual Question by a girl devotee (Name hidden): “Hare Krishna Prabhuji; Pranam; just need one suggestion; as you know I am devotee of Lord Krishna/ Vishnu; but of late I keep feeling family god Goddess Kali Ma and … Continue reading “What if I am feeling family God more than Krishna in life & dreams?”
Updated January 8th, 2026Why we worship Shiva as Linga, but worship Krishna as His form? Actual Question from a girl devotee: “Hi anna. just a small question. we pray krishna’s beautiful form. why shiva ji not prayed as his ruph. what does linga indicate?” REPLY: Though there are many versions of explanations and stories on … Continue reading “Why we worship Shiva as Linga, but worship Krishna as His form?”