Hare Krishna !
Namaskar to all of you. I have a question in my mind:
Recently I have lots of free time and I chant all day long, I use vaishnav attire and other devotional practices like tilak, etc.
But I am not able to follow all of the vaishnava and regulative principles properly, but my heart is screaming because he wants to serve Krsna. I feel I am not worthy even for serving Sri Gaura Nitai, but, can I worship Srila Prabhupada in a beautiful murti?
Even if in my home we are not completely vegetarians, or other bad things? I am purchasing deity plates for offering pure prasad for gurudev, and I have a Balkrushna murti also.
How do I arrange them? Which deity goes to center of the altar, Balkrushna or SP?
I try to fast on ekadashi, I chant 16 rounds min every day, but usually 25. I feel like a strong urge to grow spiritually and spread Bhakti for Lord Shreekrushna, so all people get the benefit and bliss of serving Him.
the best store in world!
Thank you so much for your priceless help, please be kind with me. I am very dumb for understanding scriptures and I am the lowest of types of person. I just want to serve Lord through His devotees, selflessly and sacrificing my entire being for Him.
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Hare Krsna dear Mario prabhu,
PAMHO.
Your sincerity appeals to me so much, how pleasing it must be for Krsna.
Prabhu, if you have more time, chant 16 rounds minimum, then please read. That will increase your knowledge and make your faith firm. At the same time, you will grow spiritually. You can read from www.vedabase.com. Read Gita, Isopanishad, Nectar of Instruction, Nectar of Devotion, then Srimad Bhagawatam, then Chaitanya Charitamrta.
You can also read Maharaj's Kulasekara's Mukunda Mala Stotram (same website) Instructions/ Teachings of Narada, Teachings of Queen Kunti, Teachings of Lord Kapila.... there is so much treasure there waiting to be picked up.
Please feel free to ask what you are not able to understand from the books. Still keep reading.
Regarding your altar, if you are keeping Srila Prabhupada (murti or photo) in your altar, the etiquette is:
Radha Krsna/ Gaur Nita/ Jagannath deities will be centre stage, then 6 Goswamis, Guru Parampara and Srila Prabhupada are one level lower in the same altar.
Please read Beginners Guide To Krsna Consciousness for better clarity.
Your desire to serve will surely be fulfilled by the lord, with the guru's mercy. I see in you a very good preacher for the future. For now, prepare yourself with knowledge and realisations (by chanting and following the process). Dont worry if you are unable to follow everything to the letter, try to follow to the best of your ability. The rest will follow. When the lord/ guru sees your sincerity, the obstacles in your path will clear. You just do devotion with full sincerity.
A big hug to my young crusader.
Haribol,
Your servant,
Radha Rasamayi DD
Hare Krishna! I feel very inspired and happy by reading your post. I look for association of devotees like you to inspire me in KC by their example. Do you use Skype or any other social media where I can add u?