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 other [...]
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 the [...]
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 with [...]
Posted in Ekadashi, Practices In ISKCON on Aug 7th, 2009 Comments Off
Q. Is fasting on Ekasdashi one kind of Karma Kanda activity? Recently i have heard from one senior devotee narrating that by eating grains on Ekadashi, one will be getting sins. Hence, in order to avoid sins we are fasting and since it is not related to the Supreme Lord, Ekadashi can be one kind [...]
Posted in Chanting, Practices In ISKCON on Jul 28th, 2008 Comments Off
Q. Why sixteen rounds of chanting is recommended, and why there are 108 beads? – Aurobindo
A. Sixteen rounds is the number recommended by Srila Prabhupada for all ISKCON devotees. This is the prescription to perfect the life of a conditioned soul given by the most recent acharya. We accept it without questioning just as [...]
Posted in Diet / Food habits, Krishna, Practices In ISKCON on Jan 17th, 2008 Comments Off
Q. Can you tell me the prayer which I am supposed to say whlie offering food to the Lord?
- Sanjay Bajpai
A. Make a plate with a little portion from each preparation. Place it before a Picture of the Lord or the Deities and while ringing the bell in your left hand lovingly chant each of the following mantras [...]
Posted in Diet / Food habits, Krishna, Practices In ISKCON on Dec 14th, 2007 Comments Off
Q. How to prepare and offer food to Krishna ?
A. Preparing and offering food to the Lord shows Him our devotion and gratitude. Krishna doesn’t need to eat, of course, but He accepts the love with which we offer food to Him.
As far as possible, use fresh, natural ingredients for cooking. Krishna accepts only [...]