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Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion Should one visit big American cities like New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and European cities like London and Paris to advance in Krsna consciousness?
"However, in the age of Kaliyuga, it is not feasible to visit all sacred places, as human life span is limited. Hence, the most prudent course is to devote ourselves wholeheartedly to the constant chanting of Shri Krishna’s holy name. Harī Harī."
6 hours ago
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion What is Narada Muni's advice to those who want to advance in superior religion?
"Hare Krsna.

dharmārtha-kāma-mokṣākhyaṁ ya icchec chreya ātmanaḥ
ekaṁ hy eva hares tatra kāraṇaṁ pāda-sevanam


Nārada Muni, therefore, advised that even for religiosity, economic development, sense gratification or liberation, one should approach…"
7 hours ago
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion Should one visit big American cities like New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and European cities like London and Paris to advance in Krsna consciousness?
"Hare Kṛṣṇa.
I can confidentially say a big "no". Hari Hari."
yesterday
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion What lesson can be learnt from a bumblebee?
"Hare Kṛṣṇa. Caraṇamṛta is in the form of dravya. So, those rose petals can be considered as caranāśrita."
Friday
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion What lesson can be learnt from a bumblebee?
"Hare Kṛṣṇa.
A bee continues its unending search for nectar from many flowers. But it is the flower that is most beautiful and exuberantly filled with sweet honey that attracts it the most. Likewise, we have a number of scriptures. Of them, Srimad…"
Thursday
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion Can the Krsna conscious go even to hell and still be happy?
"Hari bol."
Jun 26
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion Can the Krsna conscious go even to hell and still be happy?
"Hare Kṛṣṇa.
"kaunteya pratijānīhi na me bhaktaḥ praṇaśyati" (Bhagavad-gītā 9.31)—is one of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s most reassuring promises to His devotees. He declares, "O son of Kuntī, declare it boldly: My devotee never perishes!"
Kṛṣṇa does not say His…"
Jun 25
Govind Sharan replied to Govind Sharan's discussion If god is one - eternal and blissful, why there is need of an other pseudo religion?
"Hare Kṛṣṇa. Now I understood. Thank you for sharing this. pseudo-religions emerge due to human weakness, materialism, and misinterpretation of divine truth. Hari Hari."
Jun 25
Govind Sharan posted a discussion
If god is one - eternal and blissful, why there is need of an other pseudo religion?
Jun 23
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion Does pleasing Narayana require as much endeavor as pleasing one's family, community and nation?
"yasyātma-buddhiḥ kuṇape tri-dhātuke
sva-dhīḥ kalatrādiṣu bhauma ijya-dhīḥ
yat-tīrtha-buddhiḥ salile na karhicij
janeṣv abhijñeṣu sa eva go-kharaḥ
 
One who considers the physical body—composed of the three elements (mucus, bile, and air)—to be the…"
Jun 21
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion Why is there no need to waste time and energy fighting against distress or working very hard for happiness?
"Hare Kṛṣṇa.
In this sansār (material world), we must certainly work for our maintenance, but with the right understanding. Śrīla Prabhupāda often emphasized that this world is meant for sādhana (the means to achieve the goal), not sādhya (the goal…"
Jun 20
Govind Sharan and Madhava das are now friends
Jun 19
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion Why are the affairs of the material world contrary to the affairs of Vrndavana?
"Hare Kṛṣṇa Prabhu,
The affairs of the material world appear contrary to those of Vṛndāvana because the material world is a perverted reflection of the spiritual reality. In Vṛndāvana, everything and everyone is naturally attracted to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the…"
Jun 19
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion How come it is possible for a devotee to challenge big big scientists and philodophers?
"Hare Kṛṣṇa.
In the Vedic tradition, knowledge (vidyā) is classified into two broad categories:

Ārṣa Vidyā (The Eternal Science of the Sages) – This is the divine, unchanging wisdom revealed by the Supreme Lord through the ṛṣis (enlightened sages)…"
Jun 19
Govind Sharan replied to Madhava das's discussion Why is sankirtana the ultimate manifestation of good fortune and ecstacy?
"Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Saṅkīrtana means when we combine together, many persons, and chant and dance. That is called saṅkīrtana-yajña.
I heard that there was always a huge social gathering when this group sang, and that the crowd was a real mix of people from…"
Jun 17
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