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Is the fasting on Rama Navami till sunset or noon. I have read SP saying it should be observed till sunset.
How do we break the fast? Grains?
During the fasting period, can we have anything at all to eat and drink? There are some contradictory statements in this regard. Please clarify. Thank you. Hare Krishna!
One of the only ISKCON schools to remain standing in Europe today is struggling, but continues to push on with new ideas for growth, full of faith in its ideals.
“There is so much research on the positive effect of giving children a joyful spiritual foundation and experience in the first years of their education, and we really believe that,” says Guru Charana Padma Dasi, who runs the Bhaktivedanta Manor Primary School in England with colleague Moksha Lakshmi Dasi. “And that is why we keep going.”
Normally when I go out for a walk, I see too many things that I do not like to see. What to do? This is material world and I am a fallen soul. Today, I had to go to a shop to buy some lemons and cucumbers. It takes at least 10 minutes to reach the shop on foot. I thought I rather walk and chant few extra rounds while walking both ways.
The worse part of Japa rounds while walking along the public roads is I get distracted by too many objects. While my lips are uttering the Mahamantra, my mi
There was a time when I felt that breaks were a waste of time. I assumed that by skipping my breaks unless it was absolutely necessary, I would be able to save a great deal of time and get more done – I would have an edge. I would work through lunch and rarely take breaks throughout the day.
In recent years, I’ve learned that a failure to take regular breaks is an enormous mistake that not only wears you down over time, but actually makes you less productive. While you may not even feel it at the
In recent years, I’ve learned that a failure to take regular breaks is an enormous mistake that not only wears you down over time, but actually makes you less productive. While you may not even feel it at the
In the material world, if one engages in chanting a material name, he will feel tired after chanting a few times. However, one can chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra all day and night and never feel tired. As chanting is increased, it will come out new and fresh. Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī said that if he could somehow get millions of ears and tongues, then he could relish spiritual bliss by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 4.30.20
Question to Radhanath Swami: We read in Gita: Krishna says that when there is a decline in religion and an up-rise in irreligion, he descends. Look at the world today; so much of irreligion, so many problems. There is tsunami of irreligion and problems crashing against practically every living entity in the whole planet- there's an inundation. Where is God?
Radhanath Swami: Krishna has descended in this age in his name. And all the power of all the incarnations is within the name, because Krishna
Question to Radhanath Swami: How exactly does this chanting of God's holy names work?
Radhanath Swami: It begins by regular chanting, like treatment begins with regular intake of medicines. And then we try to go deeper into the holy name by living according to the qualities of a true devotee, i.e. to live our life with humility, with tolerance and forgiveness, offering honor and respect to others, while demanding no respect for ourselves. We should live by the principles of morality, we should li
My father used to tell me as he read my poorly written essays in school, “It’s not important that you’re not a great speller. It’s really important, however, that you know that you’re not a good speller. That way, when in doubt, you can use the dictionary.”
My dad was absolutely correct, but not just about spelling. The same idea applies to virtually everything. In my work, for example, it’s not critical that I’m an expert editor as long as I know my own weaknesses and limitation. I can hire som
My dad was absolutely correct, but not just about spelling. The same idea applies to virtually everything. In my work, for example, it’s not critical that I’m an expert editor as long as I know my own weaknesses and limitation. I can hire som
Six orthodox philosophies of Vedic tradition:
1. Sankhya – Sankhya explains the evolution of natural elements from subtle to gross
2. Yoga - Patanjali’s yoga describes the eightfold method of meditation
3. Nyaya - Nyaya sets forth the techniques of logic
4. Vaisesika - Vaisesika considers the basic metaphysical categories of reality.
5. Mimamsa - Mimamsa establishes the standard tools of scriptural interpretation
6. Astavakra - tried to establish the impersonal effulgence (brahmajyoti) as the S
We are all more or less proud of our past Indian civilization, but we actually do not know the real nature of that civilization. We cannot be proud of our past material civilization, which is now a thousand times greater than in days gone by. It is said that we are passing through the age of darkness, the Kali-yuga. What is this darkness? The darkness cannot be due to backwardness in material knowledge, because we now have more of it than formerly. If not we ourselves, our neighbors, at any rate
How do I increase my faith in Krsna?
How can our faith grow from initial interest to full conviction
Initial faith (Sraddha),
Association with pure devotees (Sadhu Sanga),
Performance of regulated devotional practices (Bhajana Kriya),
Freedom from material attachment (Anartha Nivritti) ,
Steadiness in self-realization (Nista),
A taste for Krsna Conscious activities (Ruchi),
Deepening attachment to Krsna (asakti),
Spiritual ecstasy (bhava), and
Finally prema (prema),
the highest perfection in love of God.
The best way is to hear yourself chanting the actual names, Hare Krsna mantra. This is the way to chant without losing attention. One’s mind should be fixed on the sound. As Prabhupada has written, the mouth should move. One should not slur Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna. He should not fall asleep while chanting in his so-called bhajana. As Krsna advises Arjuna in practicing yoga, “Wherever the mind wanders due to its restless and flickering nature, you have to drag it back.” So this applies to our chan
Krishna has descended in this age in his name. And all the power of all the incarnations is within the name, because Krishna is non-different from his names. We simply have to chant with proper consciousness and reciprocate with his love that has descended in his name. When Krishna physically appeared five thousand years ago, very few people recognized him. So many people considered that he was just a powerful person. Similarly, when Krishna appears in his name—without association of Krishna’s l
Question: Service to Man is Not Service to God? |
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Thank you for the great session on 8 April in Noida. But I did not like one opinion of yours. You said that it is all rubbish to think that by serving mankind we are serving God. Are you 100% sure? If you are, than what is your opinion about Mother Teresa? Her whole life was devoted to the service of mankind and she has been declared a saint. I would be very happy if you are able to satisfy me with a proper explanation. |
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Question: How to Get a Prestigious Post? |
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I want to take birth again in the human life in a prestigious post. What should I do? |
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Answer: Go Only For the Ultimate Prestigious Post |
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You should give up this foolish desire to take birth again in this material world for getting a prestigious post. The most prestigious post in this material world is the position of Lord Brahma, the lord of the universe. But even that post is miserable, as confirmed by Lord Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad-gita, because Lor |
For the residents of the Sydney temple, Srila Prabhupada's arrival was a confused affair. An early telegram detailed Srila Prabhupada's proposed visit to Sydney, via Malaysia. Only arrival dates and times needed to be confirmed.
As it turned out, Srila Prabhupada had arrived in Malaysia a little later than planned, and to make things even more complicated, while in Kuala Lumpur there had been talk about a couple of devotees in Singapore wanting Srila Prab
vivaksor mukhato bhumno
vahnir vag vyahrtam tayoh
jale caitasya suciram
nirodhah samajayata
vivaksoh -- when there was a need to speak; mukhatah -- from the mouth; bhumnah -- of the Supreme; vahnih -- fire or the controlling deity of fire; vak -- vibration; vyahrtam -- speeches; tayoh -- by both; jale -- in the water; ca -- however; etasya -- of all these; suciram -- a very, very long time; nirodhah -- suspension; samajayata -- did continue.
