Posted in Demigod Worship, General, Krishna, Scriptures on Jul 2nd, 2010 Comments Off
Q. In Chapter 7, verse 20–23, of the Bhagavad-gita, Krishna describes the worshipers of devas (demigods) as less intelligent. But in Chapter 10 He describes Himself as many devas, such as Indra, Shiva, and Brahma. So is Chapter 10 saying that worship of the devas is all right? – Dhenulover,Via the Internet A. In Chapter [...]
Posted in Demigod Worship, General, Scriptures on Mar 13th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. One of my friends recently mentioned about Devi Bhagvatam wherein Devi Bhagvati is mentioned as supreme. She also said that this has been written by Vyasadeva. Can you help me on this. –Aswini Nayak A. There is no reference in any scripture to something known as Devi Bhagavatam.Bhagavatam refers to Bhagavan and Bhagavan according [...]
Posted in Demigod Worship, Diet / Food habits, General, Spiritual World on Aug 7th, 2009 Comments Off
Q. What is difference between Goloka and Vaikuntha? And on what basis is it decided that a soul will go to Vaikuntha or Goloka? A. These are two separate but related questions so we will answer them together. Go means cow and loka means abode. So Goloka is the spiritual abode of the cows where Shyamasundara Krishna [...]
Posted in Bhakti, Demigod Worship, Devotee on Jun 23rd, 2008 Comments Off
Q. If we offer to demigods, what is the problem? – Priya A. At “Bhagavat Geeta As It Is, Chapter 7, Sloka 23, Lord Krishna says, “Men of small intelligence worship the demigods, and their fruits are limited and temporary. Those who worship the demigods go to the planets of the demigods, but My devotees [...]
Posted in Demigod Worship, General on Aug 17th, 2007 Comments Off
Q. It is said that even if a person is full of material desires he is directed to worship Lord Shri Krishna. then why it is said that it is an offence to keep material attachments while chanting the mahamantra? – Dr. Gopal A. It is offence as you said but if we go to [...]
Posted in Demigod Worship on Jul 2nd, 2007 Comments Off
Q. Bhagavad-Gita 18.66 says that we should abandon all varieties of religion and surrender to the Lord. We find that in the case of demigod worshippers they are attached to meat eating and other vices, even when they start chanting a round a day, the level of surrender is not really very high. What should [...]
Posted in Demigod Worship on Jul 2nd, 2007 Comments Off
Q. Who is Satya Sai Baba? Is he a Bhagavan as people call him? Â Â Â Â Â – Mahadevan Swamy A. We are not familiar with his teachings to comment on his identity. Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhagavad Gita mentions the characteristics of an authorized incarnation. There are auspicious markings on the Lotus feet. The advent of the particular [...]
Posted in Demigod Worship on Jul 2nd, 2007 Comments Off
Q. Is this true that to reach Krishna we should go through channel of demigods. Are Ganpati and mother Durga demigods? What is difference between worshipping demigods and worshipping Krishna? Â Â Â Â – Vaibhav A. To reach Krishna we have to worship Krishna. The Bhagavad Gita explains that if we worship the demigods we go to [...]
Posted in Demigod Worship on Jul 2nd, 2007 Comments Off
Q. The scriptures do not allow worship of demigods, but can I worship Lord Nrisimha who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu for material desires. It is also said that by reading the Nrisimha Kavacha all the material desires are fulfilled. Is that true? Â Â Â Â – Rahul A. The scriptures explain that whether we have [...]
Posted in Demigod Worship, Lord Shiva on Jul 2nd, 2007 Comments Off
Q. Is Lord Shiva the supreme as many in India say or if not what is his position and why do people give more importance to Lord Shiva even though Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-Gita do we really need to worship him and lord Ganesha? Â Â Â Â – Harshal A. Lord Shiva is unlimitedly glorious. Lord [...]