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Problems with family

Hare Krishna Dear Prabhuji/Mataji

Please Accept My Humble Obeisances

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada

 

My family members are not v ry conducive towards my Krishna Consciousness. They are very envious of devotees and the entire ISKCON Movement. They blasp

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4 Replies · Reply by Palmer Thomas Jun 3

Convincing Parents

 Hare Krishna Prabhuji/Mataji,

My name is JISHAN PAUL and currently I am pursuing my degree in Computer science.

Actually I want to share my story with such great mentors and vaishnavas present here in this forum.

After reading please Suggest me the rig

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4 Replies · Reply by Gayatri Jun 1

If bhakti is the eternal function of the soul, why can’t animals or plants develop devotion? Is human birth absolutely necessary, or is this a limitation imposed by Krishna’s own illusory energy?"

If bhakti is the eternal function of the soul, why can’t animals or plants develop devotion? Is human birth absolutely necessary, or is this a limitation imposed by Krishna’s own illusory energy? There are certain stories in Puranas of even animal ha

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5 Replies · Reply by Jan Mares Jun 1

We hear that śravaṇaṁ (hearing) is the most important aṅga of bhakti, yet we’re also told that practical service (seva) purifies us. How do we know if we’re leaning too much on theoretical knowledge o

We hear that śravaṇaṁ (hearing) is the most important aṅga of bhakti, yet we’re also told that practical service (seva) purifies us. How do we know if we’re leaning too much on theoretical knowledge or becoming mechanical in service?

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16 Replies · Reply by Govind Sharan Jun 1

if bhakti is the soul’s intrinsic nature (svarūpa), why do we struggle so much with anarthas (unwanted habits)? Does Krishna’s will overpower our free will when He desires to liberate a jīva

Prabhuji, if bhakti is the soul’s intrinsic nature (svarūpa), why do we struggle so much with anarthas (unwanted habits)? Does Krishna’s will overpower our free will when He desires to liberate a jīva, or must we fully ‘surrender’ first?

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5 Replies · Reply by Govind Sharan May 31

Poem: Hushed Vrindavan

POV: When Yashoda's Lalla wakes up :) 

A golden morning
in hushed Vrindavan—
palm-green tresses
dancing in the wind.

Sunlight oozes in
like divine nectar,
into the serene Nand Bhavan.
An auspicious morning
in holy Vrindavan!

A divine hush-veena
play

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5 Replies · Reply by Gayatri May 31

Tulasi

Hare Krishna,

 

No idea why TulasiTulsi is growing so many here. Also why does the leaves grow so big if you plant them in good soil or earth instead of a pot? Perhaps like all plants if put in a pot they grow like bonsai trees, small leaves and keep s

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4 Replies · Reply by Govind Sharan May 28

How to advance

Hare krishna!!

ALL GLORIES TO SRILA PRABHUPADA!!!

Please accept my humble obeisances.

I want to advance in krishna consciousness, is there any way for me to increase my level of chanting?? Is there anything else I can do, other than reading and chanting

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6 Replies · Reply by Allen Beasley May 27