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Does Devotion Handicap Our Ambition? The AI Engineer’s Dilemma with Training Data and Karmic Complicity

Hare Krishna, dear devotees. Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

I am an aspiring AI engineer with a deep desire to work at elite global research labs like Google, OpenAI, or Anthropic. I want to build systems that sha

Started by Bihan Banerjee in Karma

6 Replies · Reply by Bihan Banerjee Jun 26

Views on fermented yeast protein

I want to know whether a devotee who is into bodybuilding can consume fermented yeast protein as an alternative of whey protein (that comes from the cruel milk industry)?

Started by Bihan Banerjee in Karma

1 Reply · Reply by Gayatri Jun 13

Regarding consuming Tempeh

Is it a sin to eat Tempeh? Those who are avoiding milk, paneer too because of the cruelty in milk industry, can they(being into fitness and gymming) consume tempeh to complete their daily protein intake?

Started by Bihan Banerjee in Karma

29 Replies · Reply by AstroSid Jun 30

Prahalad maharaj previous birth

Hare Krishna dear Devotees

I heard that Prahalad Maharaj was born as Vasudeva in His previous birth and had the association of a prostitute. Please tell me in such a condition how did He get a Devotee life in His next birth? How did He become such a

Started by Nikitha in Reincarnation, Bhakti, and Karma

5 Replies · Reply by Parkash May 27

Why do souls forget about past lives ?

Respected Prabhu Ji and Mata Ji,

Please accept my humble obeisances. I have a sincere question that has been troubling my mind, and I hope you can guide me with genuine wisdom.

I have researched this topic across multiple websites and forums, but I rem

Started by Ayush in Reincarnation, Yoga, and Bhakti

9 Replies · Reply by Ayush Apr 25

Sevak

Consequence of accusation critcism

Hare Krsna

This story highlights the consequece of criticism

There was a king who was famous for distributing food to Brahmins.
Once, during the distribution of food, an eagle flew over the venue where the banquet was taking place; it was clawing to a d

Started by Bharat in Karma

3 Replies · Reply by Bharat Apr 1

Sevak

Who caused the death of boy ?

Hare Krsna

The following story narrated by Bhishma highlights the intricate system of cause and effect that exists by design and will of Sri Krsna within this material world.

THE MAHABHARATA, ANUSASANA PARVA, PART I, SECTION I (Anusasanika Parva)

OM!

Started by Bharat in Karma

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Spiritual Aspiration and the Feasibility of Maintaining Pure Consciousness

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?

Started by Aashok Kumar Sharma in Reincarnation, Demigod Worship, and Yoga

8 Replies · Reply by Dina-Anukampana Das Apr 27

The Historicity and Literal Existence of Krishna

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

Started by Aashok Kumar Sharma in Reincarnation, Demigod Worship, and Yoga

4 Replies · Reply by AstroSid Feb 5

Logical Inconsistencies in the Bhagavad-Gītā Regarding Krishna’s Nature

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,

Started by Aashok Kumar Sharma in Reincarnation, Demigod Worship, and Yoga

2 Replies · Reply by Bharat Nov 15, 2025

Karma vs. Grace: How Do They Coexist in Krishna’s Philosophy?

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

Started by Aashok Kumar Sharma in Reincarnation, Demigod Worship, and Yoga

2 Replies · Reply by Gayatri Nov 15, 2025

The Problem of Divine Violence: Why Does Krishna Encourage War?

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

Started by Aashok Kumar Sharma in Reincarnation, Demigod Worship, and Yoga

2 Replies · Reply by Bharat Nov 15, 2025

Regret in talking random

Hare Krishna Dandwat pranam

All glories to Srila Prabhupada,

Actually I have observed that whenever there is a gathering let it be friends gathering or family or cousins gathering, we all tend to talk "random" after meeting from long time. While having

Started by KG08 in Bhakti, Karma, and Family Life

2 Replies · Reply by petterroch22 Apr 14

Is Lord ram source of krishna or krishna is source of ram ?

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

Started by Divya Mehta in Demigod Worship, Yoga, and Bhakti

7 Replies · Reply by Bobby Duncan Sep 29, 2025

Why do the companies I work for often close down – coincidence or spiritual reason?

Namaste everyone,

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

Started by Asha Kanta Sharma in Reincarnation, Demigod Worship, and Yoga

5 Replies · Reply by kanecharles Feb 13

Dream of Darshan at Barsana and Losing a Child in Darkness

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

Started by Kunal Sanjay Bhosale in Demigod Worship, Bhakti, and Karma

1 Reply · Reply by Gayatri Aug 24, 2025

Seeking Vaishnava Guidance: I Lost My Temper with RTO Officers — How to Spiritually Atone?

Hare Krishna dear devotees,
Dandavat pranam. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and Sri Guru-Gauranga.

I seek your humble guidance for a real-life incident where I failed to act in Krishna consciousness.

Recently, my bike was towed by RTO officials in Pun

Started by Kunal Sanjay Bhosale in Bhakti, Karma, and Family Life

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Guidance Needed: Questions to Ask Before Marriage & Qualities to Develop for a Spiritually Supportive Grihastha Life

Hare Krishna dear Prabhuji and Matajis,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

I am a young devotee seeking guidance from senior grihasthas and experienced Vaishnavas. In the current age, where chastity, loyalty, and dhar

Started by Shawlwin Sharma in Karma, Family Life, and Material Miseries

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Origin of Bhagavatm

Hare Krishna devotees,

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

Started by Parthasarathi Kar in Demigod Worship, Yoga, and Bhakti

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Bhagavata Cosmology Model

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

Started by Aryan Mittal in Reincarnation, Demigod Worship, and Yoga

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Does Devotion Handicap Our Ambition? The AI Engineer’s Dilemma with Training Data and Karmic Complicity

Views on fermented yeast protein

Regarding consuming Tempeh

Prahalad maharaj previous birth

Why do souls forget about past lives ?

Consequence of accusation critcism

Who caused the death of boy ?

Spiritual Aspiration and the Feasibility of Maintaining Pure Consciousness

The Historicity and Literal Existence of Krishna

Logical Inconsistencies in the Bhagavad-Gītā Regarding Krishna’s Nature

Karma vs. Grace: How Do They Coexist in Krishna’s Philosophy?

The Problem of Divine Violence: Why Does Krishna Encourage War?

Regret in talking random

Is Lord ram source of krishna or krishna is source of ram ?

Why do the companies I work for often close down – coincidence or spiritual reason?

Dream of Darshan at Barsana and Losing a Child in Darkness

Seeking Vaishnava Guidance: I Lost My Temper with RTO Officers — How to Spiritually Atone?

Guidance Needed: Questions to Ask Before Marriage & Qualities to Develop for a Spiritually Supportive Grihastha Life

Origin of Bhagavatm

Bhagavata Cosmology Model

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