Posted in Bhakti, General, Krishna on Jul 12th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. If everything in our life is fated, then why we must pray to GOD? A. We pray to, and glorify God because He is deserving of it. Here in the material world we have forgotten God because we want to take His place as the enjoyer, controller and owner. When we realize our mistake, [...]
Posted in Bhakti, General, Guru and Disciple, Krishna, Srila Prabhupada on Jul 10th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. How do you determine if Krishna is satisfied. The test is performed by way of your spiritual master: If your spiritual master is satisfied, then Krishna is. What if I am not initiated yet and don’t have a spiritual master? Who do I look to, to see if I’m satisfying Krishna? – Asita Albert,Fort [...]
Posted in Bhakti, Devotee, General, Guru and Disciple on Jul 8th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. When one thinks he has found a bona fide spiritual master and later it proves to be wrong, would it be appropriate to say that initially, or in the first place, the judgment of the disciple was wrong and thus he never got a bonafide spiritual master? A. That may be a possibility. There [...]
Posted in Bad Habits, Bhakti, H.H.Romapada Swami Maharaj on Jul 7th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. I have a “natural” tendancy to be very critical and hence find mistakes/faults in people. Most of the time, I find fault with people at the mental level and not necessarily express it. This habit also extends to devotees. I feel and know I am not supposed to do this. But, like I said, [...]
Posted in Bhakti, Chanting, Devotee, General, Modern day life on Mar 11th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. My question is that i am getting detatched from devotional service because my mind is diverting to material things.Right now I am working in Dubai and have lost the association of devotees.I am chanting 16 rounds daily still I am suffering from such a problem.Kindly tell me how I can save myself. – Amit [...]
Posted in Bhakti, Chanting, General, Modern day life on Mar 10th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. I was chanting 16 rounds for 3 years.Due lack of association work and family responsibilties it is reduced to 0.Pl. HELP ME.I am Asst.Professor at Frcrit and also a Classical Musician.There also i am on cross roads wheather give more time to Music Or Job(Engg). Because that is my Part time job..I am neither [...]
Posted in Bhakti, Guru and Disciple on Jun 4th, 2009 Comments Off
Q. Why one is unable to approach a genuine Sadhu or a spiritual master even after he has spent time most of his life in false attempt of enjoying this material world? A. It is said that the living entities are wandering in the universe in different species of life, and out of those only [...]
Q. Many people have the idea that bad karma can be reduced or removed through meditation, worship, samskara or sacrifice. How can we really burn all our bad karma? A. The Vedic scriptures describe that devotional service to the Lord destroys the results of previous sins, in other words, bad karma. The effectiveness of the [...]
Posted in Bhakti, Devotee, General on Jul 9th, 2008 Comments Off
Q. How to overcome maya? Which is the easy way to follow to overcome maya effect? – Aditya A. Lord Krishna answers this question in the Bhagavad-gita (7.14) – This divine energy (maya) of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto Me can [...]
Q. How do I face uncertainity in life? We are always worried what will happen tomorrow? Some people say “whatever happens is for good”. But I have been going thru a very bad phase of life. Please throw some light on this. – Ashwin A. All of us have to face difficulties in life one [...]