Devotees often talk about maintaining Krishna consciousness “till the moment of death.” But is pure, unbroken Krishna consciousness realistically achievable for ordinary practitioners?
What happens if one’s consciousness falters, especially at death?
From a critical-historical perspective: is there sufficient evidence that Krishna ever existed as a historical person, or is he primarily a mythological or symbolic figure?
If Krishna is understood more metaphorically (rather than literally), what doe
Some critics (and even internal doubters) point out what they consider to be logical contradictions in Krishna’s teachings: e.g., Krishna is both “acting” and “non-acting,” “personal” and “impersonal.”
How do we reconcile Krishna’s role as a teacher,
According to certain interpretations, Krishna both enforces the law of karma (reward/punishment) and grants grace to devotees who surrender.
How can humans be fully responsible for their actions (karma) if Krishna can “override” or “deliver” them from
In the Bhagavad Gītā, Krishna asks Arjuna to fight in the Kurukṣetra war. How is this reconciled with Krishna as a benevolent, compassionate Supreme Lord? Is this an endorsement of violence, or is it metaphorical / symbolic? This raises deep ethical
Read more…I have been coming across the following terms recently, but am confused as to what/who they are referring to.
1. Prachetas
2. 21 prajapatis
3. Vishve-devas
4. Sadhyas
5. Guhyakas
As far as I am aware, these are different classes of demi-gods/semi-divine b
Read more…Hare Krishna dear devotees. Dandavat pranams. I have a question regarding Lord Rama and Lord Krishna’s relationship. Some traditions like the Ramanandis say that Krishna is an expansion of Rama, and they even quote texts like Vashishta Samhita, Adhya
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I am working as an Accounts Manager and have more than 14 years of professional experience. However, throughout my career I have faced an unusual pattern that troubles me deeply. Many of the companies I have joined eventually went th
Read more…I was with some of my wife’s relatives. They came to pick me up in a car, and together we went on a drive that eventually took us to Barsana, to Radha Rani’s temple. We stood in a queue and waited for our turn for darshan.
When I entered, I first had
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Actually I am a student studying for competitive exam but even though studying 8 to 10 hrs regular than too I don't get any results, so my parents took me to an authentic astrologer. Astro
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PAMHO.
We hear many narrations of appearance of Shrimad Bhagavatam (SB).
First - Siva narrating to Parvati.
Second - The complete Bhagavatam being available at Brahmaloka
Third - Vyasdev giving Knowledge of SB to Sukadev Goswami
Fo
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Please accept my humble obesiances.
Can anyone tell me when did the 4 parampara system start? If it was recommended in puranas then which Parampara did the Pandavas belong to and all the great devotee kings that follo
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Myself Aryan Mittal,
Like TOVP at ISCKON MAYAPUR, ISKCON Bharuch, Gujarat also planning to make museum. They require some drones in chariot form to show the movement of all the planets.
So, I am looking for a person wh
Read more…I have read many stories where people (good or bad) perform intense penances in order to achieve a deeper connection with Krishna or a demigod. Sometimes they are seeking a boon, but often find during the penance that what they were asking for pales
Read more…Hare Krishna Prabhuji/Mataji 🙏 Dandavat Pranam. Please forgive me if I cause offense with my question. I am chanting 16 rounds Hare Krishna for 1 year now. I just started my 2nd reading of Bhagavad Gita as it is.
To give a summary of my background and
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I was a materialistic and half atheist and then I began curious about SASTRAS and our Vedic scriptures, i started some research and gather some basis of sanatana Dharm. Then I started watching videos of AMOGH LILA PRABHU and ISVAR GAURANG
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Dandwat Pranam
Lord Shiva is the Supreme Vaishnava then why did Lord Shiva took Sharabha avatar to fight Lord Narsimha
Pls clear my doubt
All Glories to Srila Prabhupada
Haribol
Radha Radha
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All Glories to Srila Prabhupada
Dandwat Pranam
Dear Devotees
All Vaishnav acharyas say that Lord Shiva is greatest Vaishnava but then why do some Shaivites say that Lord Vishnu sleeps holding the Shiv Linga and why do most Lord Hari templ
Read more…Hare krishna to all devotees... In Nectar of Devtion 51.. radharani's friend tells her that she was the most chaste girls of the village but now she is partially chase and partially unchaste... what is this suppose to mean.. is radharani (please take
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