Posted in Avataras, General, Krishna on Jul 7th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. I completely agree with Krishna’s being the source of all identities of God, including Lord Vishnu (Bg. 10.8). However, I have a different explanation for the identity of Lord Narayana. Etymologically, Narayana consists of two parts: nara, “living beings,” and ayana, “ultimate goal.” Thus, Narayana means the ultimate goal for all living beings, namely [...]
Posted in Creation, General, Krishna on Jul 2nd, 2010 Comments Off
Q. Why does the Lord influence the living entity to forgetfulness of original identity and allows to suffer in this material world? A. In Srimad Bhagavatam, second canto —– Srila Prabhupada writes in the purport of first verse of ninth chapter (SB 2.9.1)…………. The spirit soul is distinct from the material conception of his life, [...]
Q. What is the significance of one’s free will and efforts? A. As Krishna has unlimited freewill, so we have minute freewill, by which we can choose and desire to enjoy in so many ways in this world, and make efforts to attain them. Alternately, by our freewill we can choose to act in relationship [...]
Posted in Astrology, General, Karma on Jul 2nd, 2010 Comments Off
Q. I have been struggling for some time with questions such as: Is everything pre-determined?Do we have to accept that everything is pre-determined and occupy ourselves with devotional service while still performing our duties? Or do we have to strive toward a goal (even if that means being competitive) while still performing devotional service? A. [...]
Q. How is it that Srimati Radharani, who doesn’t have the inherent freedom to turn away from Krishna as the jivas do, can still be considered a Person who experiences love for Krishna? As Maharaja states, if the jivas didn’t have this free will our forced love wouldn’t be considered love at all, yet when [...]
Posted in General, Krishna, Spiritual World on Jul 2nd, 2010 Comments Off
Q. If Krishna is all powerful and wants us to come back to Him, then why does He not simply do it? A. The answer to your question, which you have said is a very fundamental one, rests on the understanding of the living entity’s free will. Because there is free will, the living entity [...]
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 Avataras, Deity Worship, General, Krishna, Practices In ISKCON on Jul 2nd, 2010 Comments Off
Q. Why do you worship idols? A. We don’t worship idols. Idolatry is the worship of an imagined form of God. Deity worship is not idol worship, but is worship of the Lord according to His instructions.It is an incarnation of the Lord just like many other incarnations like Lord Nrisimhadev,Lord Vamana & Lord Ramchandra. [...]
Posted in General, Karma, Krishna, Reincarnation on Jul 2nd, 2010 Comments Off
Q. In several places in BTG I have read that while departing the body, if the soul thinks of Lord Krishna as the last thought, then it reaches only Lord Krishna, the Supersoul, as its final destination. How does this fit with the laws of karma, where your past works determine your next life and [...]
Posted in Cow Protection, Diet / Food habits, General, Karma on Jul 2nd, 2010 Comments Off
Q. I have a question about milk. As a Vaisnava, I follow the path of ahimsa, the path of nonviolence and compassion toward all of God’s creatures. Srila Prabhupada taught us that milk and milk products are an acceptable food to use in the preparation of prasadam. But due to the ways of Western dairies, [...]