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Updated August 9th, 2025Srimad Bhagavatam – Greatness & Glories! Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered to be the ripened fruit of the Vedic tree! Srimad-Bhagavatam is the desire-tree of Vedic wisdom. Vedas are the aggregate of knowledge. And whatever knowledge is required for the elevation of human society is perfectly presented in the Srimad Bhagavatam. (HOW TO READ … Continue reading “Srimad Bhagavatam – Greatness & Glories!”
Updated October 23rd, 2025Two Scriptures to know about karma and the reactions! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Sir, I have been following your site for a long time. It helped me to grow spiritually a lot. I am currently a student . In my school I learnt that doing good … Continue reading “Two Scriptures to know about karma and the reactions!”
Updated July 23rd, 2024Is Brahma Vaivartha Purana authentic as it shows Krishna as lusty? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Prabhuji i have one question, many atheists or people against Hinduism target lord Krishna and they give the reference of Brahma vaivart purana. I saw a man posting shlokas from Brahma vaivart purana which … Continue reading “Is Brahma Vaivartha Purana authentic as it shows Krishna as lusty?”
Updated July 7th, 2025Importance of family relationships as said by Indian Scriptures! A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Prabhuji I had a question that are there any specific scriptures which teaches us about material matters. Even devotees suffer from problems in relationships, they don’t know how to love each other as spouses, they have … Continue reading “Importance of family relationships as said by Indian Scriptures!”
Updated March 10th, 2025How Bhagavad Gita & Scriptures were preserved in other yugas? A male devotee has asked: “Prabhu Ji, I have a question. Sri Krisha first spoke the Bhagvad Gita to Surya (sun) and then, many years later, to Arjuna. I understand that Bhagvad Gita As It Is is translated by His divine grace … Continue reading “How Bhagavad Gita & Scriptures were preserved in other yugas?”
Updated October 9th, 2024What if senses are agitated while reading some Puranas? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “I want to become a brahmachari but yesterday i was reading Brahma Vaivart Purana which some part is consist of stories that agitated my senses, i got a very powerful urge but somehow controlled it, … Continue reading “What if senses are agitated while reading some Puranas?”
Updated August 20th, 2024Why Learning the Scriptures from the bonafide sources necessary? A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhu ji. Srila Prabhupada ji sharply condemns getting the knowledge from unverified sources. Please explain why it is so. Thank u.” REPLY: If anyone has been learning the Scriptures from non-bonafide sources, there … Continue reading “Why Learning the Scriptures from the bonafide sources necessary?”
Updated December 13th, 2021BACKGROUND OF KURUKSHETRA WAR & BHAGAVAD GITA! (1) Srimad Bhagavad Gita was spoken by Lord Sri Krishna to His dearmost devotee Arjuna at the place now known as Jyotisar Tirtha amid the waring families of the Kurus and the Pandavas at Kurukshetra. (2) If one wishes one can still go and visit … Continue reading “BACKGROUND OF KURUKSHETRA WAR & BHAGAVAD GITA!”
Updated May 24th, 2024Was Bhagavad Gita spoken by Krishna or a man made book? Kiran Gajjar asked like this: “Hare Krishna, I have good friends who follow different gods. I don’t take Onion amd Garlic food. So they ask me, where it is written. I told them that it is in Gitaji. They countered by … Continue reading “Was Bhagavad Gita spoken by Krishna or a man made book?”
Updated April 7th, 2024Original Guru Parampara of Mahabharatha & Bhagavatham! The actual author of Mahabharatha and Bhagavatham is Krishna. We read Mahabharatha, Srimad Bhagavatham, etc. Have we ever thought how these scriptures came from Krishna to us? (HOW TO READ SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM IN 7 DAYS? READ HERE!) Many sampradhayas may give many versions of Parampara. … Continue reading “Original Guru Parampara of Mahabharatha & Bhagavatham!”
Updated March 15th, 2024Greatness of hearing Srimad Bhagavatam Properly! There is nothing greater than hearing Srimad Bhagavatam Properly! This Post explains how to hear Srimad Bhagavatam Properly as explained by Sri Rupa Gosvami with the example of Sukadeva Goswami! Srimad Bhagavatam is the desire tree of Vedic wisdom. “Veda” itself means “the aggregate of knowledge.” … Continue reading “Greatness of hearing Srimad Bhagavatam Properly!”
Updated December 25th, 2023Why fall down gives birth in Brahmana family, not Vaishnava Family? Lakshit Mahajan asked like this: “Hare Krishna, All glories to Srila Prabhupada, In Narad bhaktisutra and various scriptures states that, if any devotee fails to complete his devotion in his present life, then he will get another chance to born in … Continue reading “Why fall down gives birth in Brahmana family, not Vaishnava Family?”
Updated October 14th, 2020Where did the Kings killed In Kurukshetra war go after death? (Read till the end; Important points are there from the middle of this answer) (Before reading this Post, Read This Previous Post that made this post necessary!) First know the rule of higher worlds: When one performs many good deeds, and … Continue reading “Where did the Kings killed In Kurukshetra war go after death?”
Updated March 6th, 2020Bhagavad Gita from Vivasvan to manu – Calculation of Period! All of us know that Bhagavad Gita was recently spoken by Krishna to Arjuna before the start of Kurukshetra war about 5000 years ago, ie, just before the start of kali yuga. (18 TIPS ON HOW TO READ BHAGAVAD GITA? READ HERE!) … Continue reading “Bhagavad Gita from Vivasvan to manu – Calculation of Period!”
Updated August 10th, 2025TEN PRIMARY SUBJECT MATTERS IN BHAGAVATAM! Srimad Bhagavatam is the Ultimate one among 18 Puranas. The conclusion of Srimad Bhagavatam about the following subject matters is final. Srimad Bhagavatam is the ripened fruit of the desire-tree of Vedic literatures. What is the real benefit of hearing or reading Bhagavtam? (How to Read … Continue reading “TEN PRIMARY SUBJECT MATTERS IN BHAGAVATAM!”
Updated April 16th, 2023ROLE OF LORD SIVA AND PARVATI IN RAMAYANA! (i) WAS SIVA AND PARVATI PRESENT DURING RAMAVATAR? Yes, Siva and Sati, ie Uma, ie, parvati were always alive and they existed even during Rama Avatar and Krishna avatar also. When Lord Rama decided to go to Sri Lanka, he was discussing with his … Continue reading “ROLE OF LORD SIVA AND PARVATI IN RAMAYANA!”
Updated January 5th, 2023Why do the scriptures claim many Supreme Gods to confuse us? (1) Darshini asked like this: Hare Krishna Anna. Why there are many religions? Why scriptures are very complicated regarding supreme personality ? In fact in kaliyuga scriptures should have been crystal clear so that people can easily accept it. I have … Continue reading “Why do the scriptures claim many Supreme Gods to confuse us?”
Updated October 2nd, 2019LIST OF 18 MAHA PURANAS & UPA-PURANAS CLASSIFED! WHO IS VYASA DEVA? DO YOU KNOW? VYASA IS THE COMMON NAME FOR THE PREACHERS OF THOSE DAYS. During every period of time, new Vyasa came and preached the vedic messages. All the following Puranas were preached from time to time by the authors … Continue reading “LIST OF 18 MAHA PURANAS & UPA-PURANAS CLASSIFED!”
Updated September 27th, 2019Why and How Ganapati wrote Mahabharatha and Bhagavad Gita? Actually, Ganapathi, ie, Ganesh ji wrote Mahabharatha as an assistant with a condition. Let us see the background of writing Mahabhartha. (SRUTIS & SMRUTIS : BHAGAVAD GITA Vs RAMAYANA & MAHABHARATHA! READ HERE!) The Kurukshetra war ended. The Kauravas died in the war. … Continue reading “Why and How Ganapati wrote Mahabharatha and Bhagavad Gita?”
Updated December 20th, 2022How to dedicate ALL actions to Krishna as said by Krishna? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna Anna. I want a detailed explanation of SB 11.2.36 . Will you please explain it to me. REPLY: Srimad Bhagavatham (11-2-36) says like this: In accordance with the particular nature one … Continue reading “How to dedicate ALL actions to Krishna as said by Krishna?”
Updated October 23rd, 2022“TWO LESS KNOWN FACTS RELATED TO KRISHNA” (1) The Popular Books that speak about Krishna are: (i) Very Old Record: Mahabharata (ii) Harivamsa – About Krishna’s Pastoral foster family. (iii) Vishnu Purana (iv) Srimad Bhagavatam (v) Geet Govind by Jayadeva that speaks more about Radharani. Free Star Matching; Pay & Analyze/ Match Horoscopes; … Continue reading ““TWO LESS KNOWN FACTS RELATED TO KRISHNA””
Updated June 10th, 2019Why Arjuna blames only women, not men in Bhagavad Gita 1.40? A girl devotee asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhu. Prabhu why in this verse (B.G-1-40), Arjuna is blaming only women and not men? Please help Prabhu.” REPLY: Bhagavad gita 1.40 gives the query of Arjuna to Krishna like this: “When irreligion is … Continue reading “Why Arjuna blames only women, not men in Bhagavad Gita 1.40?”
Updated August 4th, 2022Is it true that Only Aryans brought Vedas to India as said by history? “Moli Ghosh Suresh” sked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhu… Prabhu I have a doubt plz clear it whenever u r free.. In Srimad Bhagavatam it’s said that from d day of creation there was kings, rishs, kingdom, all … Continue reading “Is it true that Only Aryans brought Vedas to India as said by history?”
Updated December 29th, 2024Does Bhagavad Gita encourage violence? A girl devotee asked like this: “Hare krishna Anna. I have some doubts. Hope to get answer from you. I’m from karnataka. we have some rationalists in karnataka. They are scholars in kannada literature. They condemn Hinduism principles, Bhagavad gita and mahabharath. One rationalist named ———–openly questions … Continue reading “Does Bhagavad Gita encourage violence?”
Updated April 9th, 2019The devotional books that are the gems of India – A review! A Girl devotee asked like this requesting anonymity: Jai shree krsna……….Jai srila prabhupada……….Hare krsna prabhuji………My humble obeiseiances to you……Myself…… am a girl who longing for attaining perfection in devotion …..I read your daily posts…. your page is much informative and … Continue reading “The devotional books that are the gems of India – A review!”
Updated June 14th, 2022Is Bhagavad Gita Superior to Vedas? Why? Detailed Explanation! There are many aspects and Contents of Bhagavad Gita that make it superior to the Vedas. Let us read them here! In a nutshell, Bhagavad Gita speaks about FIVE aspects: (1) Bhagawan (2) Jeevan (3) Prakruti (4) Time and (5) Karma! (BHAGAVAD GITA … Continue reading “Is Bhagavad Gita Superior to Vedas? Why? Detailed Explanation!”
Updated August 14th, 2018Will Performing our Prescribed duties, ie, Karma Yoga give rebirth? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Prabhu, -Isn’t it so that worshiping Krishna is also good, for material things? -Isn’t it so that one should show respects to demi-gods but worship is only for Krishna? -Even unknowingly chanting Hare Krishna, destroys … Continue reading “Will Performing our Prescribed duties, ie, Karma Yoga give rebirth?”
Updated July 16th, 2018How Bhagavad Gita is useful in our life? A Class 12 student asked like this: “ Sir i often read about the mind n conciousness. I was told by some relatives that bhagwat gita is the best book in the world. So i got an audio book of this title. I have … Continue reading “How Bhagavad Gita is useful in our life?”
Updated October 18th, 2021Lord Rama and Pandavas – Whose approach is right as kshatriyas? A GIRL DEVOTEE asked like this: I really need your blessings along with krishna. Krishna listens to his devotees and you are a true devotee. You have always guided like an elder brother. Question: https://counsellingdaily.com/whether-to-fight-or-be-silent-2/ In your post, I have a … Continue reading “Lord Rama and Pandavas – Whose approach is right as kshatriyas?”
Updated July 23rd, 2018How a wife can be divorced for illicit affairs, since divorce is not allowed by scriptures? Four questions from a woman devotee about divorce: “Hare Krsna Prabhuji, Please hide my name. Thank you for answering my doubt, I have few doubts in that: 1)You say sctiptures do not allow deserting the first … Continue reading “How a wife can be divorced for illicit affairs, since divorce is not allowed by scriptures?”
Updated September 14th, 2021Why the scriptures permit second marriage for men against the loyalty of first wife? Actual Question from a woman devotee (Name Hidden): Hare Krsna Prabhuji, I always have this doubt, If marriage is based on loyalty and fidelity between the couples, then how men in previous ages were allowed to keep more … Continue reading “Why the scriptures permit second marriage for men against the loyalty of first wife?”
Updated August 30th, 2021Why Krishna delivered Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, not to Other Pandavas? Actual Question from a male devotee: “Hare Krishna Prabhu ji, why Shri Krishna gave the gyan of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, there are four other Pandavas also? Why He choose Arjuna…. HARE KRISHNA.” REPLY: (1) Lord Krishna Himself answers this question … Continue reading “Why Krishna delivered Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, not to Other Pandavas?”
Updated July 8th, 2021If Krishna directs us from heart, why should He direct us to do bad deeds? Actual Question from a male devotee: Hare krsna prabhu dandavat pranam… i have a small doubt regarding bhagwadgita. In chap 18, lord said that he i the form of super soul resides in us and directs our … Continue reading “If Krishna directs us from heart, why should He direct us to do bad deeds?”
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 16th, 2018DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE FOR MEN AND WOMEN – VERDICT OF INDIAN SCRIPTURES! Actual Question by a woman devotee (Name hidden): “Are men allowed to marry second time, for what reasons as per Scriptures? Thank you for enlightening us through your counselling. It has certainly changed my life in lot of ways.” REPLY: … Continue reading “DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE FOR MEN AND WOMEN – VERDICT OF INDIAN SCRIPTURES!”
Updated February 6th, 2018What is the difference between Karma Yoga, Gnana Yoga and Bakthi Yoga? The above Question was asked by Satya Prasad: REPLY: First, What is Yoga? Yoga means “Connecting to God”. Connecting to God means, not mingling with God equally! We can never equal the God, ie, Krishna! It is connecting us, ie, … Continue reading “What is the difference between Karma Yoga, Gnana Yoga and Bakthi Yoga?”
Updated August 9th, 2025HOW TO READ SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM IN 7 DAYS? Today, we can see in detail the 13 RULES TO READ AND LEARN SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM in 7 days as heard by king Parikshit. You can divide Srimad Bhagavatham into seven parts and read the whole day for seven days. If you read the Purports … Continue reading “HOW TO READ SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM IN 7 DAYS?”
Updated December 24th, 2025How to Convert our Material Career, ie, Karma as Karma Yoga? Actual Question (Name hidden): Hare Krishna Prabhuji I am 21 yrs old. even I want to study further, get into good college and start earning and am confused that am I being materialistic now? What should I do? Should I concentrate … Continue reading “How to Convert our Material Career, ie, Karma as Karma Yoga?”
Updated December 22nd, 2025Why Krishna protected Draupati lastly & Saw Pandavas lose dice? Qn. In detail: Hare krsna prabhu g.. dandvats …..my friend was asking me why marriage is necessary….i asnwered bcoz women need protection…..she asked when Dusshasana was trying to naked draupadi all five husbands were present not even a single one out of … Continue reading “Why Krishna protected Draupati lastly & Saw Pandavas lose dice?”
Updated August 7th, 2025Why Krishna and Shiva came as Buddha & Sankaracharya? Two questions about these incarnations from the devotees: (1) Vaishali Kulkarni: “Hare Prabhuji, While I was reading Sri Chaitanya charitamrita….1.7.110……I understood that Sri Shankaracharya under the order of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, purposefully misinterpreted the Vedic version to present Mayavada philosophy. Lord … Continue reading “Why Krishna and Shiva came as Buddha & Sankaracharya?”
Updated July 27th, 2025Myths related to Bhagavad Gita & Actual Truth! Bhagavad Gita is not just a book. It is a complete guide to get liberated and go back to Krishna Himself. There are many myths about Bhagavad Gita. This Post is intended to clear the doubts of the devotees about the Myths related to … Continue reading “Myths related to Bhagavad Gita & Actual Truth!”
Updated November 28th, 2025Confused & frustrated after reading Bhagavad Gita? Tips to correct! A male devotee asked: “Hare Krishna Prabhu Ji DandavatPranam ! My Humble and Respectful obeisance’s UntoYou. I Have Much More Fear to Read Bhagavad Gita As It Is, Due to My Mind is bewildered By Philosophy. Also some times I was frustrated … Continue reading “Confused & frustrated after reading Bhagavad Gita? Tips to correct!”
Updated November 26th, 2025How to read Bhagavad Gita & Rightly understand it? 18 Best Tips! The First 6 chapters of Bhagavad Gita are the head of Krishna; The middle 6 chapters are the stomach of Krishna; And the last 18 chapters are the legs of Krishna. Thus Bhagavad Gita represents Krishna Himself. (1) One should … Continue reading “How to read Bhagavad Gita & Rightly understand it? 18 Best Tips!”
Updated July 5th, 2025Srutis & Smrutis: Why Vedas are Srutis? Itihas Puranas are Smrutis? A DEVOTEE ASKED (NAME HIDDEN): “What are the teachings of Ramayana holy book? What is the difference between Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana? I hope u will help me! thank you!” REPLY: There are two types of scriptures: (1) Srutis (2) … Continue reading “Srutis & Smrutis: Why Vedas are Srutis? Itihas Puranas are Smrutis?”