Variety of bodies
Question … should I understand that the transcendental body of Krishna could be in some physical instance similar to mine at this time? How should I understand that it is the body of Lord Krishna in … Read More
The Vedic codes
Dear Govinda, Hare Krishna Sanskrit is a language created to express philosophical concepts often in coded form. In fact, if you read books like the Caturveda, the Brahma Sutra or even the Yoga Sutra this concept … Read More
Vakresvara Pandita
Sri Vakresvara Pandit was present with Sriman Mahaprabhu during His pastimes in Navadwipa and after his acceptance of Sannyasa he also accompanied Him to Jagannath Puri. During the time of the Lord’s residence in Puri he … Read More
When Sanskrit was born?
Question Haribol Guru Maharaj Manonath Prabhu. Sorry if I write to you, I know we haven’t had any contacts for a long time, but can I use your knowledge? If possible I would like to know … Read More
Panihati chida-dadhi mahotsava
The Chida-dadhi Mahotsav, also known as the Chipped Rice Festival of Panihati, is a yearly celebration of the pastimes of Srila Raghunatha dasa Goswami and Lord Nityananda Prabhu. This astonishing pastime took place on the … Read More
Nirjala Ekadasi (Pandava or Bhima Ekadasi)
The importance During the hottest season (northern hemisphere), if one can perform upavasa without water one is performing a great feat. One may take only caranamrta and acamana water. Bhima the mighty warrior of the Pandava … Read More
Bhrigu, Visnu and Laksmi – Why the devotees shave – Why Padmavati is worshiped in Tirupati
Once sage Bhrigu was approached by the demigods to identify who is the greatest among Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. So Sage Bhrigu thought of a plan to test all three. First he … Read More
Some devotees worship the Devas
Question Reading the Srimad Bhagavatam, first Canto, chapter 17, verse 34, in the purports of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada, he ensures that only Krishna should be the object of our worship, If so, which I … Read More
Why do I need a Diksa Guru if I can have many Siksa Gurus?
Question Why do I need a Diksa Guru if I have so many Siksa and also I have Srila Prabhupad who can instruct me? Answer The mechanism of diksa works this way: a disciple asks … Read More
Barefoot parikramā of Govardhana is superior to wearing shoes?
Sometimes devotees think that barefoot parikramā of Govardhana is superior to wearing shoes, or that walking is superior to taking a vehicle. One should not consider one type of parikramā as superior to another. Srila … Read More
Answering the question, why a lady devotee should tie her hair.
The Krishna consciousness movement represents a milenary culture. During the time, numerous cultural aspects have been forming. Some of them are primary, some other are secondary. It’d interesting to understand which one is part of a … Read More
Take your life in your hands
Excerpts from a private email … Now I know a little more about you, but still I can’t address your situation with precision. There is a lot you learn by meeting the person. So I’ll say … Read More
