Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Deity Worship
"I was never on the same bus as Dhruva, so I didn't know him very well. But I admired him. Like you said, he was very enthusiastic.
I'm going to read "Jaya Jaganatha!". Any other books you'd recommend? When one worships Lord Jaganatha is it required…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Gopi Janavallabha DD's discussion Women's intelligence
"We are all eternal servants of God. Somehow or other we have fallen into this miserable material world. We must learn to appreciate and respect all God's creatures, whether they are materially above or below us. Women should always be respected and…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Deity Worship
"I wonder if that is the same Dhruva that I remember. I remember a Dhruva, who was a book distributor and chanted japa very loudly. He had a heavy beard. Was that him? Anyway, I'm quite excited about Lord Jaganatha. I already ordered the book. Got to…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Shamalah Kandayah's discussion Wouldn't we fall again? Please help me...
"Hare Krsna! All of you please accept my humble obeisances. This question of falling from the spiritual world has always been difficult for me to understand. In my mind this Krsna consciousness philosophy taught to us by Srila Prabhupada sounds…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Deity Worship
"Hari bol Sarvopama Prabhu,
Thank you very much for your recent reply. I wasn't notified that anyone had replied until this morning, when Ash replied. So, thank you too, Ash.
Your comments have helped and inspired me, Sarvo. Now, I want to learn as…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Deity Worship
"Today I was reading the Srimad Bhagavatam, 4th canto. Narada was instructing Dhruva Maharaja how to worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In the purport of 4.8.54 Srila Prabhupada says, "When we make a form of the Lord - whether of wood or…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Eagerness
"Hari bol, Sarvopama Prabhu, How are you? I didn't get a notice that you had replied. I am just now seeing your reply. Those are beautiful verses. I'm not familiar with the "Vijnapti pancaka." Please tell me something about it. I'm reading "Jaya…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Stuck In The Muck
"You're very kind. Thank you for those illuminating words. The Sri Sri Siksastaka prayers are among my favorites. I especially like the last one, where Lord Caitanya compares difficulties to "being handled roughly by Krsna's embrace."…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Deity Worship
"Hare Krsna. Thank you for your reply. Yes, it was my understanding that a pure devotee has to request Krsna to appear in the form of the deity to accept our service. Not that anyone can create a sculpture in the likeness of Krsna and begin worship.…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Stuck In The Muck
"It's so important to have good association. In India the majority is naturally Krsna conscious. Here, people pretend there is no God in control, just the endless pursuit of sense gratification. One colossal insane assylum, and I'm one of the…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Stuck In The Muck
"Yes, I like that analogy. I'm like the worm in stool who thinks he's enjoying life. I think that lack of good association is a big part of my problem. But you nice Vaisnavas are helping me here online so I am hopeful. Thank you for your nectarian…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Deity Worship
"Hari bol Sarvopama Prabhu!
Thanks for replying. I need help in understanding deity worship. I've always been too worried about committing offenses to bring Krsna's deity form into my home. If I'm not strictly following all the scriptural rules…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Bhagavan acarya dasa's discussion Deity Worship
"Hare Krsna. Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your comments, especially about seeing the Deity as master of the home.
Here in the USA many people say that the devotees are worshipping objects made of wood or stone and so are sentimental, not…"
May 15, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to padmavati mataji's discussion CHANTING THE HOLY NAME OF LORD KRISHNA. PART 1. in Sri Sri Giridhari Dauji
"Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare: the solution to all problems.
I really enjoyed reading about the glories of the maha mantra. Thank you very much."
May 14, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa left a comment on Sri Sri Giridhari Dauji
"The "8 rules for better japa" was very inspiring. Thank you. Hari bol!"
May 14, 2019
Bhagavan acarya dasa replied to Sarvopama dasa ACBSP's discussion Hari Nama Sankirtan:
"I have been wondering for many years what happened to hari nama sankirtan. Excluding Ratha-yatra festivals, I haven't seen devotees chanting in public since the late 80s in Guatemala. Well, maybe once or twice in St. Louis. I agree, chanting in…"
May 14, 2019
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