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 Chanting, General, H.H.Romapada Swami Maharaj, Practices In ISKCON on Jul 7th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. Can a mantra really neutralize the sins already done or does it only give the courage to bear the pain (result)? A. The Holy Name of God can actually eradicate the reactions for all the sins already committed. Not only that, scriptures state that when properly chanted, hari-nama can destroy more sins than one [...]
Posted in General, H.H.Romapada Swami Maharaj, Krishna on Jul 7th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. Does the all-merciful God punish me for my wrong deeds? A. Krishna never punishes anyone. But out of foolishness, the living entity places himself in trouble, by neglecting the loving guidelines and warnings that the Lord is constantly giving us. Even in the mundane world, a loving father or teacher – whose love is [...]