Why sometimes we fast in Dvadasi and not in Ekadasi Dvadasi means twelfth, and Ekadasi means eleventh. When there is an important Dvadasi, the Ekadasi fasting is transferred on the Dvadasi, and this is called Mahadvadasi. … Read More
Vasudeva and Vaasudeva Vasudeva and Vaasudeva (with the double first “a”) are two different persons. The first (with the first “a” short) is Krishna’s father, the second (with the first “a” double) is Krishna. A double … Read More
Hare Krishna, the second offense Question Hare Krishna, dear Teacher! I am studying the Offenses Against the Holy Name. Please, explain the second offense: To consider the names of demigods like Lord Siva or Lord Brahma … Read More
Attraction to Krishna Excerpt from a private email: The attraction to Krishna Consciousness and all the things that are part of it (such as the Sridhama, the Vaisnavas, the Holy Name etc.) is natural for the … Read More
One example of wrong translation of Sastras (holy books) Yesterday during Bhagavatam class we were talking about our version of the Maha-bharata under work and how non-devotee scholars translate Vedic books making many serious philosophical and … Read More
In your personal experience, does the pleasure of chanting Hare Krishna develop with time? The process of Krishna Consciousness definitely works. No senior Vaisnava is what he was in the past, when as a young man … Read More
Is it offensive to have thoughts of wanting to finish them quickly? Some of us may feel that they have more important things to do in life than chanting the Maha Mantra so while chanting our … Read More
With what mental attitude should we chant the rounds? The answer is in the Siksastakam, the eight prayers written by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Briefly: The first two verses explain the importance of the Holy names of … Read More
Should we preach even if we are not pure devotees? Question One more question in relation to this. Here it says “from the lips of his pure devotee” In this sense I have another question .. … Read More
Did Srila Bhaktisiddhanta say that we do not need preachers? Quote from Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati: “The world is in no need of any reformer. The world has a very competent person for guiding its minutest happenings. … Read More
On Knowledge and the Principle of Authority Knowledge Knowledge (vidya) is one of the constituent elements of the person, understood as a spiritual entity, more obvious to those who are aware of it. In the morning … Read More
Ten subjects of Srimad-Bhagavatam “‘Here ten subjects are described: (1) the creation of the ingredients of the cosmos, (2) the creations of Brahma, (3) the maintenance of the creation, (4) special favor given to the faithful, … Read More
The qualities of a bonafide spiritual master Question Maharaja dandavat all glories to Srila Prabhupada. Can you recommend me some readings and verses about characteristics of a bonafide guru? Here in Cancun there are so many … Read More
The temple of Radha Damodara May my head always very respectfully bow down to salute Vrindavana. May my tongue be enthusiastic to glorify its transcendental qualities. May my hands clean its newly blossoming groves. May my … Read More
