Posted in Bad Habits, Chanting, General, Modern day life on Jul 12th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. How can I stop sinful thoughts occuring in my mind? A. You can stop sinful thoughts by loudly chanting the Holy Name of God, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. Also it is useful to engage the mind with ideas of how to benefit [...]
Posted in Chanting, General, Modern day life on Jul 12th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. How to overcome depression and stress? A. Srila Prabhupada was once asked if we his disciples were hippies… he responded by saying, “No we are happys” Yes this Bhakti Yoga is the best process for reviving our original joyful nature. Ananda maya byasat, means our nature is full of bliss. The direct means of [...]
Posted in General, Modern day life, Spiritual World, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu on Jul 8th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. I have been in contact with ISKCON for one year, but I am still not happy. I believe that I have taken birth to serve India. I want to live and die for India. I don’t want to go to the kingdom of God until I feel that I have completed my job on [...]
Posted in General, Krishna, Modern day life, Scriptures on Jul 8th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. When you say that we serve all living things when we serve Krishna.Shouldn’t it be the other way around? I mean when we help someone else aren’t we serving the Lord indirectly? A. When we water the root of the tree all the leaves and branches are nourished. When we feed our stomach, we [...]
Posted in Bad Habits, Diet / Food habits, General, Modern day life, Scriptures on Jul 7th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. If the Lord dislikes killing, why are animal sacrifices to God found in the scriptures? – Chung Fai Wu,Via the Internet A. Although animal sacrifice to God is mentioned in the scriptures, it is ultimately forbidden there. Sometimes the scriptures recommend animal sacrifice for meat-eaters who can’t give up their habit all at once. [...]
Posted in Bad Habits, Diet / Food habits, General, Modern day life, Scriptures on Jul 7th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. If the Lord dislikes killing, why are animal sacrifices to God found in the scriptures? – Chung Fai Wu,Via the Internet A. Although animal sacrifice to God is mentioned in the scriptures, it is ultimately forbidden there. Sometimes the scriptures recommend animal sacrifice for meat-eaters who can’t give up their habit all at once. [...]
Posted in Bad Habits, Modern day life on Jul 1st, 2010 Comments Off
Q. How does one deal with losing one’s job? I was a heavy drinker and have found great comfort in Krishna consciousness. I have started drinking because the pain and anxiety are so great. How do I deal with this?-Carlson,Via the Internet A. The best remedy is to increase your absorption in Krishna consciousness. Chant [...]
Posted in Bad Habits, Krishna, Modern day life, Spiritual World on Jul 1st, 2010 Comments Off
Q. I am a Life Member of ISKCON. I understand that a more materialistic life means a less spiritual one. But I’m not strong enough to follow all of God’s rules (as mentioned in the Gita). I therefore follow a more materialistic life and less of a spiritual life, apart from praying to Lord Krishna [...]
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 [...]