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Arjuna and Karna were Bali and Sugriva respectively in their previous births ?

I've heard that Arjuna and Karna were Bali and Sugriva respectively in their previous births, is it true? if yes then what is the authoritative pramāṇ for it? 

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

If Krishna is the spider weaving the web of the universe from His own essence, and I find myself caught in it, does that mean I'm part of His grand design—or just an unintentional tangle?"

If Krishna is the spider weaving the web of the universe from His own essence, and I find myself caught in it, does that mean I'm part of His grand design—or just an unintentional tangle?

What does it actually means to work without attachment? 

What does it actually means to work without attachment? 

Vaishnava Calendar

Hare Krishna

PAMHO AGTSP

I have observed that Vaishnava Calendar is not properly shown in ISKCON Desire Tree since past few months.

Like it is already 4th May today, still panel on the right of https://iskcondesiretree.com/ is showing April Vaishnava

I have heard from higher vaishnavas that our tilak and kanthi mala are like sindur and mangala sutra

It is hard for me to digest the fact that we souls are prakriti(female). I have also heard from higher vaishnavas(HG. AmarendraDasa prabhu) that our tilak and kanthi mala are like sindur and mangala sutra. practically theres things seems a little wie

What should be our mood to serve between devotees?

Hare Krishna,
Dandavat Pranams.

When I once went to temple and serve, however few devotees act very rudly, like they don't even feel like putting a "Ji" behind "Mata". I mean they simply call other ladies "Oh Mata! do this", and new devotees think t

Deity worship

HARE KRISHNA PRABHU JI / MATA JI 

PAMHO🙏

Plzz clear my query....

1.I want to replace the old photo frames of the lord with the new one for worshipping ....but what one should do with the old one ....what is the right way to do such arrangements.

2.I hear

negetive thinking

Hare Krishan Prabhuji / Mataji

I have question that whenever i get negetive thought that automatically i tried to compressed and beacuse of that that emotion attack on me more powerfully beacuse of that i feel fear , depressed and stress.

what can i do

Seeking Volunteer Opportunities to Serve ISKCON

Hare Krishna!

My name is Nitesh, and I feel inspired to contribute to ISKCON’s mission as a volunteer. Although I am not a devotee yet, I am willing to follow ISKCON’s principles and guidelines.

I have some skills that I would love to offer in service:

Gaura-Nitai worship

Namaste esteemed devotees,

Many people have lectured that to attain Krishna prema, one should get the mercy of Sri Sri Sri Gaura, to attain the mercy of Gaura, one should first please Sri Sri Sri Nitai (who is Guru tattwa), that to please Nitai, one s

Poem : Knowing Where I'm meant to Go...

Short intro: I re-watched Tangled, a Disney movie on Rapunzel cause of nostalgia :). There is a song called 'And At Last I see the Light', where Rapunzel sees the laterns high in the sky on her birthday. During the song, the guy sings 'I'm where I'm

Confusion in understanding BG

 Hare Krsna Dear Devotees,  

Please Accept My Humble Obeisances, AGTSP🙏🏻

Actually, I was having a doubt about myself,I kind of analyse myself everytime I read BG by the Lord's grace. Krsna in BG 3.6 speaks, "One who forcefully restrains their senses fr

Pest Control - KARMA

Hare krsna,

I want to know how to control pest in the house: cockroaches and mosquitoes ?

If we kill them do we incur karma? also everynight there is the need to use vape mats.

So what should be done?

How to Love Krsna ?

"If I let go of my ego and realize that I’m not separate from Krsna, does that mean my love for Him disappears, since love typically relies on the separation between the lover and the beloved? And if there's no separation, how can I still love myself

doubts in chapter 3 of Bhagavad-gītā

Hare Krishna, 

i have few questions from chapter 3 of bhagavad gita,

1.  in (bg. 3.3) krishna says karma-yogena yoginām but we see srila prabhupada have translated it to devotional service. why so? 

2. in (bg.3.4) krishna says Not by merely abstaining

Help my out this

 Iam gambler in casinos and my question is can follow the krishna consciousness

What if Bhagavad Gita or any other spiritual book falls on floor / ground

Hare Krishna 

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada 

Dandwat Pranam 

Dear Devotees 

What happens if Bhagavad Gita or any other spiritual book falls on ground ? Please enlighten me 

Hare Krishna 

Dandwat Pranam 

Krsna's love is unconditional or conditional?

Is Laddu Gopal Worship recommended in Gaudiya Vaishnava Parampara?

Hare Krishna Devotees, 

Kindly accept my humble obeisances. 

I would like to know if Laddu Gopal worship is recommended in Gaudiya Vaishnava Parampara and if not Why?

Some devotees claim it not recommended because of Madhurya Bhav but we can see some of