Deity Worship

With love and devotion

It is mentioned in a book by ISKCON that red hibiscus flower is not offered to Krishna. When He has created this beautiful flower then why not offer it to Him? Krishna is Bhava Grahi Janardhana. He has even accepted a banana peel from Vidura’s wife. Without the basic principle of bhakti or devotion, nothing …

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Salagram Sila

Q. Can not initiated devotees have salagram sila at home? Is it favorable? What are the consequences? A. The worship of salagram sila at home is possible for brahman initiated devotees but the standard is very high. Srila Prabhupada generally recommended that we worship Gaura Nitai as they are most merciful and thus suitable for …

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Q. It is already mentioned in the scriptures that if a person demolishes a Deity ,he will have to suffer a lot in the hell.So I want to ask that if a Deity is demolished by a devotee by mistake,then what…? I mean after a lot of care.- A. Krishna is a person.He knows why …

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Mula mantras

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 initiated should only chant the mantra. I would be obliged if …

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