Hare Krishna, devotees.
I'd like to hear how others keep a steady japa practice on busy days. At home I chant on beads, but while travelling or at work it is sometimes hard to carry or use a mala, and I often lose track of whether I have finished a ro
Read more…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…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
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First of all I thank this wonderful website of ISKCON Desire Tree. I remember registering here around late 2000s and having discussions over the ISKCON Desire Tree chat.
The chat was disabled during COVID in 2020, however I continue to get
Read more…Hare Krishna Dandwat pranam all glories to Srila Prabhupada ji
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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Dandvat Pranam 🙏 Please accept my humble obeisances.
Please forgive me if I say anything wrong.
I am 16 years old, connected with Krsna Consciousness for around 1 year (through online means only). My exams are going on and
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Dandvat Pranam 🙏
I want to know if there are online chanting sessions, most probably between 5- 7 Am (IST).
Read more…Impersonal brahma-jyotir or localized Paramātmā realization is not perfect knowledge of the Absolute Truth, because it is partial.
what is the meaning of brahma jyotir and paramatma
and what is the difference
WHAT SHOULD ONE THINK WHILE CHANTING THE LORD NAME?
I ALWAYS THINK THAT CHANTING WILL NULLYFY ALL MY SINS EVEN THOUGH I KNOW ITS NAMAPRADH, HOW SHOULD I OVERCOME THIS?
Hare Krishna all dear devotees,
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…Hare krishna!!! My humble obeisances unto your lotus feet.
I know the month of Damodar is approaching and it is one of the best times for inculcating in spiritual activities to progress in the path of bhakti. But I am a student and live atleast an ho
Read more…Hare Krishna, is it good to jap Radha name or Krishna mantra ? And can i chant 24 hour in my mind or not?
Read more…Hare Krishna, is it good to jap Radha name or Krishna mantra ? And can i chant 24 hour in my mind or not?
Read more…Hare Krishna, PAMHO. I want to wear Tulsi mala but my parents won't let me quit onion and garlic. Can I still wear the Tulsi Kanthi mala and can I do japam with Tulsi mala? Thank you.
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I'm a undergraduate student seeking for Krishna consciousness. Since last 4 months I have been chanting 16 rounds. Since there is restrictions of my parents i used to chant in their absence. I get distracted by
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