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Updated April 20th, 2026How can newly married devotees control their senses? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krsna. How to follow s…x only for procreation. Although I am not married but recently we have completed our ring ceremony this year we get married. We both work in a corporate company here my … Continue reading “How can newly married devotees control their senses?”
Updated October 27th, 2025What is your Varna by nature & profession? Tips to determine! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhu. In Bhagavad Gita Shri Krishna said that he divided people on the basis of their merits and qualification to carry out their respective dharma and karma like brahmin, kshtriya vhaisya … Continue reading “What is your Varna by nature & profession? Tips to determine!”
Updated August 7th, 2024Is seeking Pardon from a Vaishnava in mind and in person equal? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji, i hope you are doing well. Firstly prabhuji, I offer my respectful pranam to you. Prabhuji, I read one of your post regarding doing paap in our mind and … Continue reading “Is seeking Pardon from a Vaishnava in mind and in person equal?”
Updated September 12th, 2025Will Krishna accept if we desert parents and stay in temples? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare krishna prabhu ji i have a doubt please clear it as per our vedic scriptures say that the heaven is in d feet of d parents serve d parents that will lead … Continue reading “Will Krishna accept if we desert parents and stay in temples?”
Updated September 10th, 2025Can one serve the Lord as brahmachari, though destined to marry? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji. Dandavat Pranam. I have a doubt regarding one aspect, If marriage is fixed according to ones karma but person comes to Krishna consciousness and If he desires to join a … Continue reading “Can one serve the Lord as brahmachari, though destined to marry?”
Updated August 29th, 2025Is Performing Sandhyavandanam by Krishna devotees essential? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabhuji I hope you are doing well and also i read your posts daily from the telegram channel and love reading them Prabhuji i am also born in a brahmin family and one pandit ji … Continue reading “Is Performing Sandhyavandanam by Krishna devotees essential?”
Updated August 16th, 2025Why Sanyasa (renouncement) for women is not recommended? A girl devotee who requested anonymity asked like this: “As the girl want to live her life detached from material life how she should live prabhuji” REPLY: As far as the girls/ women are concerned, the scriptures are very merciful and they have not … Continue reading “Why Sanyasa (renouncement) for women is not recommended?”
Updated December 25th, 2023Why Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati took diksha from the Picture of his guru Gaur Kishore Babaji? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “(1) Gaura Kishor Das Babaji Maharaj is not a Brahmin (as in photos he did not wear sacred thread), then from whom did Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur receive … Continue reading “Why Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati took diksha from the Picture of his guru Gaur Kishore Babaji?”
Updated June 30th, 2025Is abolishing the Varnashrama system possible as said by atheists? No. It is not possible. Branding and Classifying the people are inevitable in a society. Examples: (i) Those who teach & preach the Vedic texts are branded as the Gurus. (ii) Those who teach the skills for leading good material life, are … Continue reading “Is abolishing the Varnashrama system possible as said by atheists?”
Updated May 29th, 2025Why Brahmanas are given more importance than other varnas? “A devotee (Name hidden)” asked like this: “why bramhans are called as ishtadeva of lord? why so much importance given to bramhin race? why in scriptures it is written that lower community people should not read vedas, should not do tapas etc? who … Continue reading “Why Brahmanas are given more importance than other varnas?”
Updated April 16th, 2025The eligibility to have multiple wives as said by Srila Prabhupada! To marry multiple girls, one should have the eligibility. What is that eligibility? In some interesting conversations with his disciples and in his writings, Srila Prabhupada has written who can have more than one wife. Let us see one such conversation … Continue reading “Who is eligible to have more wives as said by Srila Prabhupada?”
Updated March 17th, 2023If a Person commits suicide to protect his country, will he go to hell? ‘Adhityan Yadhav’ asked like this: “Prabhu, today’s post about Glorious death is good and I too thought of asking you some important thing related to death Suicide is wrong as per Krishna’s rule, so these suicide committing souls … Continue reading “If a Person commits suicide to protect his country, will he go to hell?”
Updated December 28th, 2023How to get pardon for Vaishnava Aparatha if he is not accessible? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Prabhuji, I wanted to ask you in regards of Vaishnava Aparādha, you said that it can only be removed if we sincerely ask forgiveness from the Vaishnava. I had to ask what if … Continue reading “How to get pardon for Vaishnava Aparatha if he is not accessible?”
Updated November 1st, 2022Types Of Tilak & the System Followed By Different Sampradhayas! We have seen what Srila Prabhupada said about Tilaka. Let me write about the Types Of Tilak & the System Followed By Different Sampradhayas! When I think of other Sampradhayas, I immediately remember Sri Chandrasekarendra Swami Sankaracharya, who came in the line … Continue reading “Types Of Tilak & the System Followed By Different Sampradhayas!”
Updated October 6th, 2022What is the destination of Vaishnavas who worship other Gods too? “Harish Kumar Bhagwani” asked like this: “What happens to souls who are staunch devotees of Lord Shiva or Lord Brahma who are also pure Vaishanva and form of Lord Vishnu in the mode of ignorance (in case of Lord Shiva). Do … Continue reading “What is the destination of Vaishnavas who worship other Gods too?”
Updated September 28th, 2022Real Sanyasa Ashrama recommended by Vedic Scriptures! Today’s Sanyasa throughout the world is different from the Sanyasa recommended by Vedic scriptures. Actually, as suggested by the Vedic Scriptures, a sanyasi should WANDER by walking from one place to other place. If he is unable to walk, his disciples will carry him. (Differences … Continue reading “Real Sanyasa Ashrama recommended by Vedic Scriptures!”
Updated December 5th, 2024How to react when a Senior devotee Scolds you for your mistake? A Plus two devotee boy asked like this (Name hidden): “Hare Krishna Prabhuji my name is ……… and I’m currently studying in class 12 and following your posts for around an year. First of all I want to thank you … Continue reading “How to react when a Senior devotee Scolds you for your mistake?”
Updated October 17th, 2024Is attacking an attacking devotee leads to Vaishnava Offense? A male Student devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna prabhuji. I am a student studying in class 11 preparing for JEE. I came to KC in dec 2019 or January 2020 as in my school few devotees came to preach. I … Continue reading “Is attacking an attacking devotee leads to Vaishnava Offense?”
Updated October 13th, 2024How to avoid committing Vaishnava Aparatha repeatedly? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Ji. Pls accept my pranam. At times we tend to get bitter experiences within devotee community and we are unable to forget and continuously committing vaishnav apradh within. Anytime that devotee is serving Krishna am … Continue reading “How to avoid committing Vaishnava Aparatha repeatedly?”
Updated October 2nd, 2024Will the Reactions of Vaishnava offense affect us immediately? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: I was a devotee when I was 16 years old, Started getting little ecstasy in chanting and crying, dancing for lord. One day due to my Ego and bad association, I blasphemed a Saint from … Continue reading “Will the Reactions of Vaishnava offense affect us immediately?”
Updated August 12th, 2024Greatness of the forgiving nature of devotees! Must read! A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “ Hare Krishna, In several Posts I have read that you advice, not show your anger, your emotions, your weakness to the one that has hurt you? Why is that? What I mean is: why … Continue reading “Greatness of the forgiving nature of devotees! Must read!”
Updated July 22nd, 2024Does Krishna accept if a Vaishnava forgives Vaishnava offense? Narsimhananda Das asked like this: “Hare Krishna.. Actually I read heard somewhere that if one commit a grave vaisnava aparadha.. One may be excused by the person we offend but Lord Krishna takes action he don’t forgive easily?” REPLY: The fact is that … Continue reading “Does Krishna accept if a Vaishnava forgives Vaishnava offense?”
Updated July 21st, 2024How should a Vaishnava live? Lord Caitanya’s advice! From the readings related to the Lord Caitanya Maha Prabhu, we can observe that He would talk less and remain always in the ecstasy of Krishna. Wherever he speaks, the words are the Nectar with clear cut meaning. (Why Sri Caitanya said that Sankirtana … Continue reading “How should a Vaishnava live? Lord Caitanya’s advice!”
Updated August 7th, 2024Is Seeking Pardon anonymously for Vaishnava Aparatha approved? I have already posted the possible ways of repenting for Vaishnava Aparatha in THIS POST and THIS POST. Many of you would have read them. If not, Read now. A devotee had mailed me having his/her name as ANONYMOUS. From the available inputs, I could … Continue reading “Is Seeking Pardon anonymously for Vaishnava Aparatha approved?”
Updated October 27th, 2021What is the solution for my brother hating family after becoming a devotee? A sister of a devotee boy wrote like this: “My brother is your admirer. He started chanting of HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA ,KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE,HARE RAAM HARE RAM RAM RAM HARE HARE because of you. Now his behaviour … Continue reading “What is the solution for my brother hating family after becoming a devotee?”
Updated June 30th, 2024Will intercaste marriage give hell to the parents of the devotees also? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “i have a question I have heard somewhere that if intercaste marriage should not be done such as a bhramana should not marry lower caste if it is done then a varnsankar … Continue reading “Will intercaste marriage give hell to the parents of the devotees also?”
Updated May 26th, 2024Why the Krishna devotees face harassment in some countries? A devotee (No Name given) asked like this: “Russian Hindus are constantly being persecuted in Russia. Why are Vaishnavas facing so much resistance all over the world? The natives have immense political power and they are using it in every way possible to … Continue reading “Why the Krishna devotees face harassment in some countries?”
Updated May 14th, 2024Should one desert the wife to become a serious devotee? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna prabuji, i inform you that i am married person and i am going to Vaishnava life. So kindly tell me which time better for closed my wife. please my name give to … Continue reading “Should one desert the wife to become a serious devotee?”
Updated February 10th, 2024Being a brahmana or Vaishnava – which is suitable for kaliyuga? A devotee who requested anonymity asked like this: “Prabhu. I wish to become a brahmana. Please give me ways. Bhagavatha purana says you cannot see brahmanas in kali. why?” REPLY: A brahmana is one who Preach the Vedic scriptures and/or Perform … Continue reading “Being a brahmana or Vaishnava – which is suitable for kaliyuga?”
Updated February 1st, 2024Vaishnavas’ approach with women and others – Etiquettes! (As said by H.H.Bhakti Charu Swami) A Vaishnava has to be very careful in dealing with the opposite sex, grahasthas and others. H.H.Bhakti Charu Swami spoke about it. This is a part of his speech: (i) In SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM – 4.8.34: Narada Muni says: … Continue reading “Vaishnavas’ approach with women and others – Etiquettes!”
Updated February 5th, 2021DRESSING & BEHAVIOUR OF VAISHNAVA IN PUBLIC PLACES! (As said by H.H.Bhakti Charu Swami) Always remember that you are representing Srila Prabhupada. Srila Prabhupada never compromised the Absolute Truth. However, he was always the perfect gentleman. This is Krishna Consciousness. While dealing with people we have to sacrifice our false ego. We … Continue reading “DRESSING & BEHAVIOUR OF VAISHNAVA IN PUBLIC PLACES!”
Updated January 31st, 2024VAISHNAVA ETIQUETTES EXPECTED FROM THE VAISHNAVAS! (As said by H.H.Bhakti Charu Swami) A few important parts of Vaishnava Etiquettes from the speeches of H.H.Bakthi Charu Swami: “Now here are some basic principles and points that I’ve compiled from Hari Bhakti Vilas and the Nectar of Devotion about the proper activities of one … Continue reading “VAISHNAVA ETIQUETTES EXPECTED FROM THE VAISHNAVAS!”
Updated November 18th, 2023Is Grahastha life Impure & Inferior? Can a Grahastha go back to Krishna? A male devotee asked like this with the request of anonymity: “please dnt use my name in your page please ….what is Is it necessary to have s…x? If we marry a girl can we reach krishna together? it … Continue reading “Is Grahastha life Impure & Inferior? Can a Grahastha go back to Krishna?”
Updated October 29th, 2023Importance of seeking Pardon from the affected person! If you know that a devotee or even a non devotee has been affected by you or your words, either knowingly or unknowingly, it is recorded in our karma network as an offense unforgivable even by God. The karma network erases that karma only … Continue reading “Importance of seeking Pardon from the affected person!”
Updated August 29th, 2020Three types of Dhaan (Donations) as said by Krishna in Gita? How to do it? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna, Dandavats pranam Prabhuji. I am supporting for devotional services regularly. With your blessings, I got my job in a nationalized bank. Should a donor continue his Parihars … Continue reading “Three types of Dhaan (Donations) as said by Krishna in Gita? How to do it?”
Updated October 15th, 2023Rules & Regulations for Four Varnas & Ashramas! There are Rules & Regulations for Four Varnas & Ashramas! This Post explains the REGULATIVE PRINCIPLES FOR FOUR VARNAS AND ASHRAMAS in the words of Srila Prabhupada! Regulative principle is applicable to all varnas and asramas, ie, the castes and occupations of life. There … Continue reading “Rules & Regulations for Four Varnas & Ashramas!”
Updated February 14th, 2020Dealing with a rude devotee without Vaishnava offense – Best Tips! A male devotee asked like this: “why some Krishna devotees are very rude to other Krishna devotee? The devotees do not know that anger leads to destruction of there mind and self? 2nd question is that some Krishna devotee do not … Continue reading “Dealing with a rude devotee without Vaishnava offense – Best Tips!”
Updated February 13th, 2020Devotees should be Humble, Not Coward! – An Interesting Analysis! Being humble is really a good nature. But, it should not go to the level of allowing ourselves to be cheated. If anyone intends to cheat us, we should not allow that since he is a devotee or a popular person. Whoever … Continue reading “Devotees should be Humble, Not Coward! – An Interesting Analysis!”
Updated February 11th, 2020Why the devotees should avoid offenses strictly? A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Why is it that even if v do a lil mistake n ppl comment that this is wht ur kc yaught n this is wht u chant. I m nt a regular kc person hence commit mistakes … Continue reading “Why the devotees should avoid offenses strictly?”
Updated December 10th, 2019Is sanyasa for woman allowed if she is unmarried at 50 without caretakers? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna. I am a follower of ISKCON since 2012. Am 48 years female , single unmarried. Looking after my old parents. I read that female should be protected by either … Continue reading “Is sanyasa for woman allowed if she is unmarried at 50 without caretakers?”
Updated November 27th, 2019Are women Priests, Sanyasis and Gurus allowed in Sanathana Dharma? A Girl Devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna prabhuji. Does shastra allow women to be priests? Recently many women are conducting marriage ceremonies as priests. Is this allowed? If not then why did the vedas refer to the women seers? … Continue reading “Are women Priests, Sanyasis and Gurus allowed in Sanathana Dharma?”
Updated February 16th, 2023Is it possible to follow Krishna Consciousness in family life? How? “A male devotee” (Name hidden) asked like this: “Dear sir, I am new to this site. I fear for quitting the family if I follow devotional life. Please tell me, if I can follow krishna without quitting the family.” REPLY: Definitely. … Continue reading “Is it possible to follow Krishna Consciousness in family life? How?”
Updated October 5th, 2019Should I send my children to the Gurukuls to protect his devotion? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Prabhuji i have a question..if we get success in inclination of a child in krishna conciousness. 1.how we are supposed to create krishna conciousness environment around him/her if he or she supposed … Continue reading “Should I send my children to the Gurukuls to protect his devotion?”
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 August 2nd, 2022How is it possible for a devotee to love everyone including sinners? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Anna. You always say love all. Most of my classmates are jealous. My father was cheated in business by his partner. How can we love these people?” REPLY: Nice question. It is … Continue reading “How is it possible for a devotee to love everyone including sinners?”
Updated July 10th, 2022Why the Scriptures permit getting more children? Is it good or bad? One of our devotees had commented like this that made me to write this short article: “More children more resources depletion. Life span is also increased hence more population in this world.. Hare Krishna.” REPLY: First I like to tell … Continue reading “Why the Scriptures permit getting more children? Is it good or bad?”
Updated April 23rd, 2019Is marriage and getting more children advised or not? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Is it sinful to not getting married & having child? If so, then what about those Ahoris who never get married & always remain in the devotion of Lord Shiva or Lord Bhairav? What is … Continue reading “Is marriage and getting more children advised or not?”
Updated April 15th, 2019Grahastha Rule of ONLY ONCE A MONTH relations and Childlessness! – A Case Study! A woman devotee who requested anonymity asked like this : “Hare krishna.. I am telling this to you thinking you like my brother. I am the wife of a devotee husband who is not initiated to any guru. … Continue reading “Grahastha Rule of ONLY ONCE A MONTH relations and Childlessness! – A Case Study!”
Updated February 17th, 2019Has Srila Prabhupada really said that kshatriyas can kill and eat animals? “A Girl devotee” asked like this: “Can I pls get reference for where Srila prabhupada has mentioned about kshatriyas being allowed to take meat? I wud like to know this so that i can ground my understanding.” REPLY: All our … Continue reading “Has Srila Prabhupada really said that kshatriyas can kill and eat animals?”
Updated January 1st, 2019How should a brahmachari behave to avoid offenses? A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “How would an aspirant of bramhacharya behave in public? Especially if he is a teenage boy” REPLY: Brahmacharya does not mean just being unmarried. Brahmacharya means being pure both in body and mind and living a … Continue reading “How should a brahmachari behave to avoid offenses?”
Updated December 24th, 2018PROS AND CONS OF BRAHMACHARYA AND GRAHASTHA (MARRIED) LIVES! A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: Hare Krishna Prabhu, pamho, dandavathpranam, please describe, only pros of Brahmacharyam and only cons of Grahastha. Please enlighten me with your encourgament, supporting Brahmarcharya. All glories to Vaishnavas!! REPLY: You have asked a conditional question and … Continue reading “PROS AND CONS OF BRAHMACHARYA AND GRAHASTHA (MARRIED) LIVES!”
Updated February 14th, 2022FOUR NEEDS OF A PERSON THAT CAN MAKE HIM HAPPY! We have seen many having big house(s) to live, fame, bank balance for generations, servants to assist, vehicles, etc, etc. Still they seem to be not having a completely satisfied feeling in life. This article is intended to look into it with … Continue reading “FOUR NEEDS OF A PERSON THAT CAN MAKE HIM HAPPY!”
Updated October 9th, 2018VARNASHRAMA DHARMA – CAN ONE FOLLOW IT IN THE PRESENT SOCIETY? A Girl devotee asked like this (Name hidden): Hare Krishna Prabhu, Thank you very much for sharing a post related to Varnashram and the difference between Brahmin and Vaishnavas which i too had a doubt.Now ,I have a query in Bhagavdh … Continue reading “VARNASHRAMA DHARMA – CAN ONE FOLLOW IT IN THE PRESENT SOCIETY?”
Updated December 10th, 2021Why my Vedic Brahmana family doesn’t accept ISKCON & its Preaching? A woman devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krsna Prabhuji, I keep reading your posts. They have changed my life. As u mentioned many times in your post, that You come from a Vedic Brahmana family, similarly I do come … Continue reading “Why my Vedic Brahmana family doesn’t accept ISKCON & its Preaching?”
Updated August 17th, 2018WHO IS CALLED AS VAISHNAVA? WHAT ARE THE CLASSES OF VAISHNAVAS? A GIRL DEVOTEE ASKED LIKE THIS: “Hare Krishna Prabhu.Thank u for ur explanation. Can you please clarify my doubt.I wanted to know who is a Vaishnava? One who is chanting 16 rounds daily and eating no onion and garlic food and … Continue reading “WHO IS CALLED AS VAISHNAVA? WHAT ARE THE CLASSES OF VAISHNAVAS?”
Updated August 22nd, 2018How to deal with the erring devotees without Vaishnava Offence? A girl devotee asked like this: “How to tolerate situation when we see that brahmachari is doing partiality. And if we put forward our right then is it vaishnava offense. How to beg forgiveness for this vaishnav offense. If m talking to … Continue reading “How to deal with the erring devotees without Vaishnava Offence?”
Updated August 22nd, 2018What is Vaishnava Aparath? How to get relieved from it? A male devotee asked like this: Radhe Radhe Prabhu ji? What is Vaishnav apradh ? And how to remove Vaishnav apradh? REPLY: Vaishnava aparath means insulting, defaming, or treating the vaishnavas without care and humbleness. If we do this even within mind, … Continue reading “What is Vaishnava Aparath? How to get relieved from it?”
Updated October 6th, 2021LEADING GRAHASTHA LIFE PROPERLY FOR DEVOTEES! 12 RULES! A male devotee asked like this: HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE. HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE. DEAR PRABUJI, Please explain how a GRAHASTHA should live a & What to do’s and don’ts in Grahastha life strictly ? If … Continue reading “LEADING GRAHASTHA LIFE PROPERLY FOR DEVOTEES! 12 RULES!”
Updated September 19th, 2021Differences between Attachment Detachment & Sanyasa in Grahastha life! A male devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji, Prabhuji this morning I got a question from one of my cousin, as he is not on facebook so I cannot directly redirect him to you but I am posting his exact … Continue reading “Differences between Attachment Detachment & Sanyasa in Grahastha life!”
Updated August 24th, 2021Why the scriptures say that the inter caste marriage affect the ancestors? Actual Question from a girl devotee: Two families follow sanatana dharma. In this case, is caste a hurdle for a girl and boy to marry from the families? What does caste mean in today’s context.. will their marriage affect their … Continue reading “Why the scriptures say that the inter caste marriage affect the ancestors?”
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 March 27th, 2026Caste in Marriage for devotees & Inter Caste marriages! Research! Actual Question from a devotee boy who loves a Brahmin girl: “Hello sir jai shri radhe Krishna. I’m asking my second question from you after being answered the first one, few months ago. Sir my question is that is inter caste marriage … Continue reading “Caste in Marriage for devotees & Inter Caste marriages! Research!”
Updated July 23rd, 2018GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES: CAN GIRLS AVOID MARRIAGE AND STAY IN THE TEMPLES? A TEST FOR YOU! A girl devotee whose name is hidden asked like this: “hari bol sir i wanna to ask a question.dat i want to come to the temple for live.so may i come there. nd wat will have … Continue reading “GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES: CAN GIRLS AVOID MARRIAGE AND STAY IN THE TEMPLES? A TEST FOR YOU!”
Updated July 23rd, 2018GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES : WHO SHOULD COMPULSORILY MARRY? WHY? Question from a male student devotee: “hare krishna prabhu. dandavat pranams. AGTSP. my thoughts does not allow me to marry. i am doing m.b.a in ………….university. problem is, i see many girls are not serious in knowing about krishna consciousness. if i talk … Continue reading “GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES : WHO SHOULD COMPULSORILY MARRY? WHY?”
Updated December 11th, 2017GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES: WHO SHOULD AVOID MARRIAGE? WHY OTHERS SHOULD MARRY? (A) WHO SHOULD AVOID MARRIAGE? The following persons should not enter into marriage without telling the fact to the spouse before marriage: (1) Primarily, THOSE WHO NEVER GET INTEREST IN MARRIAGE EVEN AFTER CONSIDERING ALL THE FACTORS FROM KNOWLEDGEABLE SOURCES (As … Continue reading “GUIDE FOR DEVOTEES: WHO SHOULD AVOID MARRIAGE? WHY OTHERS SHOULD MARRY?”
Updated April 12th, 2026Should a devotee marry or not or settle in temples? A-Z Tips! Actual questions from two devotees: (1) A male devotee (Name hidden): “Hare krishna Prabhuji PAMHO I am 25 years old now(not initiated but in Sadhana Ladder). I got introduced to Krishna Consciousness at the age of 22 through an Iskcon … Continue reading “Should a devotee marry or not or settle in temples? A-Z Tips!”
Updated February 27th, 2026Right etiquette of treating Krishna & His devotees! Best Tips! TREATING KRISHNA These THREE golden Rules will help you to know treating Krishna and His devotees in a proper way: (A) RULE-1: WE MUST TREAT KRISHNA WITHOUT ANY EXPECTATIONS FROM HIM AND CONDITIONS FOR HIM AND JUST TO PLEASE KRISHNA. H.H.JAYAPATAKA … Continue reading “Right etiquette of treating Krishna & His devotees! Best Tips!”
Updated February 25th, 2026Why Animal Sacrifice in Yagas are allowed? A-Z Complete analysis! A Girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare Krsna! My name is ——–. Sir, I have a doubt regarding sacrifices. So many types of sacrifices were done during Lord Krsna’s time in Dwapara yuga. Does it mean animal sacrifices as well? … Continue reading “Why Animal Sacrifice in Yagas are allowed? A-Z Complete analysis!”
Updated January 23rd, 2026Why should Krishna divide His own people thru Varnashrama dharma? Question in detail: “Hare Krishna anna. One of my college friend passes abusive words about Krishna telling that he is the person who started divided the people by creating caste system in the name of varna asrama. What reply I should give … Continue reading “Why should Krishna divide His own people thru Varnashrama dharma?”
Updated June 12th, 2020Eight forms of Subtle Relations with women a brahmachari should avoid! Qn in detail from a devotee: hare krishna prabhu ji,pranam!!dandavat!!in this srila prabhupada letter, “There are eight kinds of subtle sense gratification life. If you see one beautiful woman and if you appreciate, “Oh, how nice the face is,” that is … Continue reading “Eight forms of Subtle Relations with women a brahmachari should avoid!”
Updated August 6th, 2025Sanyasa and Karma Yoga – Which is better as said by Krishna? A devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “I have a question. According to ‘Gita ‘, Lord said that we should do our own ‘karma ‘ by withdrawing the result of that. Then why someone wants to be ‘sannyasi’ whereas Lord … Continue reading “Sanyasa and Karma Yoga – Which is better as said by Krishna?”
Updated August 6th, 2025How to get relief from Vaishnava Aparath (offense)? A Real incident! A girl devotee (Name hidden) asked like this: “Hare krishna prabu…if someone hurts the devotees of krishna very badly…krishna punishes them or not…don’t show my name prabu” REPLY: Out of all the offences by the devotees, Vaishnava aparath (offense) hurting or … Continue reading “How to get relief from Vaishnava Aparath (offense)? A Real incident!”
Updated December 1st, 2025 How to follow Sanyasa in kaliyuga, the modern & materialistic age? The question was like this: “Hare Krishna Prabhuji . This question has been in my mind since a few days.. So who better than you to answer this question.. We have been given this priceless human body by the Lord, so … Continue reading “How to follow Sanyasa in kaliyuga, the modern & materialistic age?”