Krishna is all-loving and all-powerful, why does He permit suffering—especially that of innocent beings? Is it solely due to karma, or is there a divine purpose behind adversity that transcends our understanding?
When doubts arise about the nature of the soul, karma, or Krishna’s divinity, how should a devotee address them? Should one seek answers through study, prayer, or guidance from a guru?
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
POV : What a regular day in Vrindavan looks like :)
On the pastures of holy Vrindavan stands the rain cloud beauty, bent gracefully like a tree on three sides playing His divine flute in the middle of it all..
I am a member of Iskcon Desire Tree. And I am regular deotee of ISV.
I would like to come and stay some days at the ashram in santa barbara around June 14th night (atleast) and preferably many more days +/- 2/3 days at the ashram.
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
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?
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?
The ongoing issue about the ritvik system has grown a confusion what should be followed. What did Prabhupada instructed actually. I seek for guidance from devootes.