Posted in General, Krishna, Practices In ISKCON, Scriptures, Srila Prabhupada on Jul 8th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. In your Bhagavad-gita ‘ in text 9.11 the word ‘mudha’ is translated as “rascals,” “fools,” etc. Please don’t use words that pinch new learners. This is my humble request. – K. P. Satyamoorthy,Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India A. As Prabhupada himself would point out, he is simply repeating Krishna’s words. Krishna certainly has the right [...]
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 Creation, General, Krishna, Practices In ISKCON on Jul 7th, 2010 Comments Off
Q. I am concerned that with so much emphasis in your teachings on leaving the material world and our bodies to get to the spiritual world with Krishna, this philosophy is creating an ethic that disregards the earth we live on. Why isn’t nature revered and loved just as much as Krishna? Is not the [...]
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 Chanting, Practices In ISKCON on Jul 1st, 2010 Comments Off
Q. I really hope that you can help me with my problems. I heard the very last moments of a radio program where someone was talking about the chanting of Hare Krishna and how it has changed their life.I really need to change my life. Nothing in my life is working, and I know that [...]
Posted in Bad Habits, General, Practices In ISKCON on Jul 1st, 2010 Comments Off
Q.I have subscribed to your magazine because I seek more devotion toward the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna. I am a homosexual, and I do not follow the beliefs of the ISKCON movement but the traditional Hindu practices. Throughout my readings in the Vedas, the Gita, and other literary sources, I haven’t found any information [...]
Posted in Devotee, General, Practices In ISKCON on Nov 6th, 2009 Comments Off
Q. Why prabujis keep sikha ? Is there any specific reason? What are the advantages of sikha? – Ganesh Parvatkar A. Sikha is an integral part of a Vaishnava’s appearance. Just as a policeman has his uniform that distinguishes him from ordinary citizens, or a businessman has his own business attire, the sikha along with [...]
Posted in Chanting, Practices In ISKCON on Sep 15th, 2009 Comments Off
Q. Kindly tell me why we chant “Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare” instead of “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevay” or “Om Krishnay Namaha”. – Rajesh A. All bonafide scriptures instruct us to chant the holy names of God. In some traditions, the followers do chant [...]
Posted in Deity Worship, Practices In ISKCON on Aug 29th, 2009 Comments Off
Q. I worship Radha-Krishna deities at my place.The other day I found ISKCON site which laid rules for deity worship.i would like to know the importance of the mula mantra as it is stated in the site that those who have been initaited should only chant the mantra.I would be obliged if u can throw [...]
Posted in Devotee, Practices In ISKCON on Aug 29th, 2009 Comments Off
Q. I would like to know the importance of having a shikha. Why do Vaishnavas keep a shikha? – Ramchandra das A. Sikha is an integral part of a Vaishnava’s appearance. Just as a policeman has his uniform that distinguishes him from ordinary citizens, or a businessman has his own business attire, the sikha along [...]