A Sidelong Glance – What We Should and What We Should Not
What We Should and What We Should Not Question For example: “The set of instructions found in the Vedas is a very technical explanation on how to fast on these five days, but even though … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – Vegetarian Burgers
Vegetarian Burgers Question Good afternoon Guru Maharaja, receive and accept my humblest obeisances and bless my path. Appreciated Guru, in a publication in local media of Dominican Republic there is a reference to the fast food … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – Using Lust and Wrath in Krishna Consciousness
Using Lust and Wrath in Krishna Consciousness Question Guru Maharaja, Reading the meaning of Bhagavad-Gita, chapter 3, verse 37, in the last paragraph, it says “so that lust and anger, when used in Krishna consciousness, … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – The Responsibility of Manjughosha
The Responsibility of Manjughosha Question Manjughosha, the apsara, remained 57 years, 9 months, and 3 days with Medhavi. She asked the wise man to let her go, but he didn’t leave her. However, when he … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – The Main Constitutional Principles of Material Nature
The Main Constitutional Principles of Material Nature Question Dear Guru Maharaj, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to You and Srila Prabhupada. What are the 11 sense organs? In addition to that question, what … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – The Maha Mantra Hare Krishna explained by Srila Prabhupada
The Maha Mantra Hare Krishna explained by Srila Prabhupada As explained on the cover of the record album, this transcendental vibration — by chanting of Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – The “Priyah So Yam” Verse
The “Priyah So Yam” Verse priyaḥ so ‘yaṁ kṛṣṇaḥ saha-cari kuru-kṣetra-militas tathāhaṁ sā rādhā tad idam ubhayoḥ saṅgama-sukham tathāpy antaḥ-khelan-madhura- muralī-pañcama-juṣe mano me kālindī-pulina-vipināya spṛhayati “My dear friend, now I have met My very old and … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – Some Thoughts on Japa
Some Thoughts on Japa Srila Prabhupada says Devotee: Srila Prabhupada, it’s very difficult to control my mind when I chant. It wanders. Prabhupada: So what is the controlling of mind? You have to chant and … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – Some Devotees Worship the Devas
Some Devotees Worship the Devas Question Reading the Srimad Bhagavatam, First Canto, chapter 17, verse 34, on the purports of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada, he ensures that only Krishna should be the object of our … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – Should We Suffer While Krishna Enjoys?
Should We Suffer While Krishna Enjoys? Question: We are advised in Krishna Consciousness that we should not please the senses and / or have desires but rather please the senses of Krishna and / or his … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – Should We Pay to Learn About Krishna’s Consciousness?
Should We Pay to Learn About Krishna’s Consciousness? Question Maharaja, sorry, but I was not clear. At the end, what is the conclusion? Is it good that they charge money for spiritual education or not … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – Should We Be Fighting for Social Justice?
Should We Be Fighting for Social Justice? Question Hare Krishna, Manonatha Maharaja. Accept the obeisances of your humble servant. All glory is for Srila Prabhupada. I would like to ask you what would be the best … Read More
A Sidelong Glance – Rape in holy places
Rape in holy places Why do terrible things, like the rape of a lady devotee, happen in Vrndavana? Someone asked me to share my consideration about violence in holy places. How come horrible things happen in … Read More

