We’ll never die again!
Here we have two dishonest sources of information: one is the scientist and another is the journalist. Where is the dishonesty? To lie passing off something for something else. Or, as in other cases, passing … Read More
God, proof of His existence
Question Bhakti Caitanya Swami cited the creation of the intelligent human being as evidence for the existence of god. He said that something so complex and intelligent must have a creator. I was wondering if you … Read More
Consciousness, meaning and definition
The other day we were talking about consciousness. What is consciousness? How can we define it? The following verse from the Mundaka Upanisad (3.1.9) that we find in Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-gita (2.17, purport) gives us a … Read More
Who are the Mahajanas?
The Mahajanas are twelve particularly powerful personalities enpowered by the Lord to spread transcendental knowledge and devotion. Literally mahajana means “great person”. Srimad-Bhagavatam say they are: 1. Lord Brahma, 2. Shiva, 3. Narada, 4. the four … Read More
Medicines and cannabis
Question Hare krishna maharaj Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to srila Prabhupada. There is a new medecine thst claims to relief many people from anxiety stress sleep etc however is coming from the … Read More
What and what not
A very technical explanation on how to fast on this 5 days, very interesting, but also very complicated for one who has a complicated mind. Answer It’s not necessary that we follow all of … Read More
I feel lonely
Dear Bhakta ***, Please receive my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. In the spiritual world Krishna is never alone, and when we find a moment when He is without any of His associates it … Read More
Should I prefer Iskcon as a spiritual institution over others?
I was asked in Italian a question that more or less says so: “Should I prefer Iskcon as a spiritual institution over others? And should I prefer an Iskcon spiritual master over others? “ Here I … Read More
Should we bathe in Radha Kunda?
Answer The answer to this question would be quite long and technical. Here I’ll give just a few short hints. “Of all the gopīs, Rādhārāṇī is the dearmost. Similarly, the lake known as Rādhā-kuṇḍa is very … Read More
On the use of the word prostitute
Answer to a question There is some misunderstanding on the use that Srila Prabhupada does of the word “prostitute” and the concepts deriving from it. Our common understanding of the word prostitute is a woman offering … Read More
Vaisnava justice, thieves and transcendence
Question Dear Maharaj, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to you for helping the condition souls like me. Srila Prabhupada said call a thief a thief and there is no offense . My best … Read More
What Prabhupada said of a woman without a husband.
Question Also if you can clarify that Srila Prabhupada said of a woman without a husband… Answer Srila Prabhupada’s general indication is that in a Vaisnava society all women should get married. But not … Read More
Is Jesus our Guru?
Question Hare Krishna, your Grace grant me Your blessing and allow me to be on your lotus feet. I was reading the Bhagavad-gita, chapter 4, verse 35 about the relationship we should have with a spiritual … Read More
On Bhava, transcendental emotions
Introduction smarantaḥ smārayantaś ca mitho ‘ghaugha-haraṁ harim bhaktyā samjātayā bhaktyā bibhraty utpulakāṁ tanum “When devotees discuss subjects dealing with the Supreme Lord, who can cleanse the heart of His devotee from all kinds of sinful reactions, … Read More
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