Jayashree Ravi replied to Jayashree Ravi's discussion What if I do not observe parana on Dwadashi tithi?
"Namaste Gayatri ji,
Hare Krishna. Thank you very much for your wonderful advice. 
I thought and thought about it, actually, I broke the fast on Ekadashi day itself, by eating fruits and milk after sunset. Then yesterday on Saturday, I kept a proper…"
Dec 24, 2023
Jayashree Ravi posted a discussion
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!Hare Krishna!Dear esteemed members,As I am observing Ekadashi today, I have a question. Tomorrow is Saturday and I am going to start Shanidev fast from sunrise to sunset tomorrow. After sunset, I have decided to eat…
Dec 22, 2023
Jayashree Ravi replied to Jayashree Ravi's discussion How to become the disciple of an ISKCON guru?
"Thank you for your kind reply, Prabhu ji. "
Oct 7, 2023
Jayashree Ravi posted a discussion
Namaste,There is not much useful data in the net on this topic. I live in USA near Boston. There is a ISKCON temple in boston, however owing to distance and traffic near the downtown area, with lack of proper parking spaces, I do not frequent the…
Oct 6, 2023
Jayashree Ravi replied to Jayashree Ravi's discussion Water consumption on Ekadashi
"Thank you ji for your kind and helpful reply. So informative!"
Jun 27, 2023
Jayashree Ravi posted a discussion
Namaste friends,After a long gap of 3 yrs, I restarted my strict Ekadashi fast about 4 months ago. These 4 months, I refrain from eating anything and fast strictly. But initially I was consuming plenty of water.Then I browsed the net to find how…
Jun 11, 2023
Jayashree Ravi replied to Rishi Nayyar's discussion Goal of Occupational Duties?
"Namaste Punkech Patel,
Thank you very much. Warm wishes.
Jayashree"
Jun 6, 2023
Jayashree Ravi replied to Jayashree Ravi's discussion Ekadashi naivedyam?
"Namaste Gayatri,
That was an interesting read. I enjoyed your reply very much. Made me understand the philosophy behind lord liking butter so much. Thank you for the reply.
Warm regards,
 
Jayashree"
Jun 6, 2023
Jayashree Ravi replied to Rishi Nayyar's discussion Goal of Occupational Duties?
"Namaste,
While advanced devotees might take a jab at your queries, I'm kinda motivated to give out my short reply, in the hope it is definitely going to be useful to you.
Yesterday I watched a video by Indradyumna Swami Maharaja of ISKCON wherein he…"
Jun 2, 2023
Jayashree Ravi replied to Jayashree Ravi's discussion Ekadashi naivedyam?
"Namaste Radha Rasamayi DD,
Of course I only have the items offered for Bhoga on Dwadasi, after breaking fast. :) I was just wondering if any item is considered especially a favorite to offer to the Lord on Ekadasi. But really, it does not seem…"
May 29, 2023
Jayashree Ravi posted a discussion
Namaste,Does the lord relish anything in particular on Ekadashi days for his naivedyam?For instance, as a Srivaishnava (formerly), I offer seedai, curdled milk sweet, butter, etc to the lord. It is special food for that day.Also similarly, on…
May 29, 2023
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Apr 29, 2023
Jayashree Ravi replied to Jayashree Ravi's discussion Gaura-Nitai worship
"Sorry for the delay, Shri. Vrindavana Krsna Dasa ji, just now noticed your response. Excellent suggestions, I am not worshiping Tulsi maharani. I will do Tulsi seva in future, if possible to grow a Tulsi plant at home. I live in the US (Boston area)…"
Apr 24, 2023
Jayashree Ravi replied to Jayashree Ravi's discussion Gaura-Nitai worship
"Thank you very much Radha Rasamayi DD. Very good response. 
Dhanyavad and warmest regards to you."
Apr 21, 2023
Jayashree Ravi posted a discussion
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…
Apr 20, 2023
Jayashree Ravi replied to naga sangeetha's discussion Lord rama and lord krsnas time period calculation
"Many times I have also wondered about why it is said Rama was born 7000 yrs ago and Krishna 5000 years ago. 
Let me clarify first, this reference of 7K years for Ramavatara and 5K for Krishnavatara, I have also heard in many lose-talk but not aware…"
Apr 20, 2023
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