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Japa chanting in noisy areas

Hare krishna. Please accept my humble obeisances. 

I have a doubt. I usually do my japa chanting on my way to school which is in a bus. However, the engine is too noisy that I cannot hear my voice at all. In that case, what can I do? And is it problem

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1 Reply · Reply by Gadadhar das Sep 8, 2023

Women

Hare Krishna,

There are many verses in Bhagavatham 3rd Canto, which says woman is the form of Maya (SB 3.31.38). Doesn't these words kind of hurt a woman? How can they take it in the right perspective?

Also men have a very strong attraction for a woman

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Regarding 4 Ashramas

Hare Krishna, PAMHO

I want to ask if someone has family responsibsilities how can he begin his Vanprastha ashrama after 50 years. If there is no other earning member in family, how can he move forward on his spritual journey. 

In continuation of this,

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2 Replies · Reply by Gayatri Aug 25, 2023

Demigod Worship

Hare Krishna,

 

In Srimad Bhagvad Gita it is said that men of smaller knowledge wowrship the demisgods and go to the planets to demigods after death. It is also said that people worship demigods for fruits of karmas which are temporary in nature. My qu

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3 Replies · Reply by Bharat Aug 9, 2023

Will iskon help my family ?


If a person want to become bramchari, 
Who will be financial support of their parent? if bramchari is the only person who earns for the family                                                        2.
(Assuming that ISKCON pays family)  
What will be

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2 Replies · Reply by Bharat Aug 9, 2023

Do demons live longer?

Haribol,

 

It seems to me demons or athïstic pov persons live longer than the ones who do good, speak good and overal are in the mode of goodness. Unless that so called saint is living up the example, this personalso lives longer. But most persons who

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