Why is devotional service to Hari considered secret or confidential? Devotional service to Hari mostly awards liberation and thus keeps people happy. Only if it finds a qualified person does it award pure devotional service. … Read More
Besides chanting the holy names, how should one accept the other limbs of devotional service? After accepting the chanting of the holy names of Hari as the best form of sadhana and taking shelter of … Read More
Is renunciation a limb of devotional service? Just as darkness follows light, so where there is devotional service, renunciation automatically follows. But renunciation with an adverse quality cannot be counted as a limb of … Read More
Can the path of spiritual life be freshly created? A path cannot be manufactured. Whatever path is there should be accepted by sadhus. Those who are proud and want fame try vigorously to discover new … Read More
What is seva? Cultivation of Krsna consciousness is the only function of the living entity. In the liberated stage the cultivation of Krsna consciousness is called seva or service. (Tattva Sutra 33) … Read More
What is the science of Abhidheya To cultivate Krsna consciousness with a proper code of conduct is called the science of abhidheya. Since this science has been prominently addressed in the Vedic literatures, Sriman … Read More
Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.10 Canto 1: Creation Chapter 7: The Son of Droṇa Punished sūta uvāca ātmārāmāś ca munayo nirgranthā apy urukrame kurvanty ahaitukīḿ bhaktim ittham-bhūta-guṇo hariḥ All different varieties of ātmārāmas [those who take pleasure … Read More
Public message on Whatsapp Dear Guru maharaj Pleased accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet All glories to your divine grace. Thank you so much for your mercy. Was Very happy to meet you … Read More
During what part of Sri Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s life was nama-sankirtana first preached in Calcutta? How can hari-kirtana be performed purely? Once upon a time, the leaders of Sri Gauranga Samaj decided to perform sankirtana. Being … Read More
How should one chant the holy names of Hari in the association of Tulasi-devi? Tulasi is dear to Hari. Therefore, by chanting in her association one feels spiritual strength. While chanting the holy names, … Read More
Is it beneficial to chant more rounds without feeling or eagerness? One should try hard to constantly chant the holy names of Krsna clearly and lovingly rather than trying to increase the number of … Read More
