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Aman Pandey

Aman says:
April 30, 2019 at 10:18 am
Hare Krishna Prabhu
Please accept my humble obeisances
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

How to increase faith in Srila Prabhupada and Krishna? I think I don’t have enough faith in Srila Prabhupada and Krishna to surrender unto Them completely. I also want to know why one does not have full faith in spiritual master and Krishna? What is the cause of loss of faith in Krishna? Or is there any other reason for one’s not surrendering unto Srila Prabhupada and Krishna?... more

Aman Pandey

Sat at 3:51 AM

"As far as your family members, you concentrate on becoming a pure devotee of Krishna yourself. If you become a pure devotee of Krishna by the strength of your pure devotional service you will liberate all your family members, 12 generations into the past and 12 generations into the future. You can read about this in the Seventh Canto when Prahlada Maharaja is asking Lord Nrsimhadeva about that position of his father Hiranyakasipu." - Madhudvisa Prabhu

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Reena Menon

Fri at 4:35 AM

REMAIN FULLY SURRENDERED TO KRSNA-HE WILL GIVE YOU PROTECTION.

Yogeśvara: Śrīla Prabhupāda? How are we to determine how much of our endeavor should be for our own personal progress?
Prabhupāda: There is no personal endeavor. There is no personal endeavor. Just like these animals, they have no personal endeavor. They are depending on you. If you cut his throat, you can cut. And if you give him protection, you can give him. But they, the animals has no personal endeavor. That is full surrender. That is ... more

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Aman Pandey

Fri at 3:32 AM

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
Haribol!

Reena Menon

Wed at 1:43 AM

SO-CALLED GURUS ARE SO-CALLED GURUS. THEY ARE NOT GURUS.

Puṣṭa Kṛṣṇa: What about the so-called gurus that take a little bit here and a little bit there?
Prabhupāda: So-called gurus, they are so-called gurus. They are not gurus. That is already explained. If one does not speak what Kṛṣṇa speaks, he is not guru. If you accept so-called guru, that is your misfortune. What can be done?
Puṣṭa Kṛṣṇa: Some of them will say some things that Kṛṣṇa says, but they'll take from other places also. What is the posit... more

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Hrishikesh Nath

May 12

Hare Krishna.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

We are sometimes impelled to act in sin even if we donot want to. We know that Paramatma directs all our activities. But it is to be known that sinful activities are not directed by the Lord. It is due to another cause: Lust. It is born out of contact with passion which later transforms into anger if not satisfied. This anger creates illusion, which continues our material existence. So lust is the root cause of all problems. It is the all devouring enemy ... more

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Reena Menon

May 9

UNDERSTANDING OUR SITUATION
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His Divine Grace
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Jagad Guru Prabhupada

"Before acquiring material designations [identification and attachment with thetemporary physical realm], the living entity [soul] is supremely pure. Even though he is not engaged in serving the Supreme Lord, he remains situated in the neutral position of santa-rasa [awe of God] due to his marginal [dependent] nature. Though the living entity born from the marginal potency does not at that ... moreUNDERSTANDING OUR SITUATION
by
His Divine Grace
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Jagad Guru Prabhupada

"Before acquiring material designations [identification and attachment with thetemporary physical realm], the living entity [soul] is supremely pure. Even though he is not engaged in serving the Supreme Lord, he remains situated in the neutral position of santa-rasa [awe of God] due to his marginal [dependent] nature. Though the living entity born from the marginal potency does not at that time exhibit a taste for serving the Lord due to a lack of knowledge of self-realization, his direct propensity of serving the Supreme Lord nevertheless remains within him in a dormant state.
Though the indirect propensity of material [selfish or self-centered] enjoyment, which is contrary to the service of the Lord, is not found in him at that time, indifference to the service of Hari [God] and the seed of material enjoyment, which follows that state of indifference, are nevertheless present within him.
The living entity, who belongs to the marginal potency, cannot remain indifferent forever by subduing both devotional and non-devotional propensities. He therefore contemplates unconstitutional [unnatural or imaginary] activities from his marginal position. As a sleeping person dreams that he is active in the physical world without actually being involved in activities, when the dormant indifferent living entity of the marginal potency exhibits even a little apathy to the service of the Supreme Lord and situates himself in a neutral, unchanging condition for even a little time, he is infected by impersonalism [idea of impersonal one-ness or liberation lacking diversity].
That is why the conditioned [unenlightened] soul desires to merge in the impersonal Brahman [so-called salvation or nirvana], thus exhibiting his mind's fickle nature. But due to neglecting the eternal service of the Lord and thereby developing the quality of aversion to the Lord, he cannot remain fixed in that position. In this way, aversion to the Lord breaks his concentration of mind and establishes him as the master of this world of [false or temporary] enjoyment.
Maya, the external energy of the Supreme Lord, then induces the marginal living entity to enjoy this world through her covering and throwing potencies [forgetfulness and ignorance], and thus shows the living entity the reality of being averse to the Lord's service. In this world of duality, however, living entities who are covered and thrown under the control of the external energy naturally become envious. This enviousness further creates pride, illusion, greed, anger, and lust, and induces the living entities to dance frantically in aversion to the Lord."

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Hrishikesh Nath

Apr 28

kasturi says:
November 29, 2011 at 8:50 am
Hare Krishna Prabhuji
PAMHO AGTSP

how can one understand the spiritual subject matter by following four regulative principles i.,e how this regulative principles helps us to understand spiritual subject matter

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Madhudvisa dasa says:
November 29, 2011 at 10:45 am
It is not possible to understand spiritual knowledge without following the four regulative principles. Illicit sex, gambling, meat-eating and intoxication all disqualify a person from being... more

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Sarnaduti Brahma

Apr 27

acakṣur andhasya yathāgraṇīḥ kṛtas
tathā janasyāviduṣo ’budho guruḥ
tvam arka-dṛk sarva-dṛśāṁ samīkṣaṇo
vṛto gurur naḥ sva-gatiṁ bubhutsatām

SYNONYMS
acakṣuḥ—one who does not have his power of sight; andhasya—for such a blind person; yathā—as; agraṇīḥ—the leader, who goes first; kṛtaḥ—accepted; tathā—similarly; janasya—such a person; aviduṣaḥ—who has no knowledge of the goal of life; abudhaḥ—a foolish rascal; guruḥ—the spiritual master; tvam—Your Lordship; arka-dṛk—appear like the sun; sarva-dṛśām—of all s... more

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Hrishikesh Nath

Apr 27

"Madhudvisa Dasa says
July 12, 2016 at 5:49 am

Hare Krishna Ganesh
My advice is stay away from the ISKCON temples. Chant Hare Krishna, worship, offer aroti, etc in your own house. And engage all the family members in chanting, honoring Krishna prasadam and read the books with the family members and discuss the philosophy together. And you can regularly invite friends and guests and feed them prasadam, chant Hare Krishna and discuss the philosophy.

If you go to ISKCON there will only be headaches. Th... more

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jegajothy vythilingam

Apr 24

Chant your daily 16 rounds using this tool at https://youtu.be/Xx7slwRK2r8
This is a revised Video. The change is the slide show that plays
while Prabhupad is chanting the 16 rounds.
the photos are the deities of ISKCON temples, all beautifully dressed
and decorated in their finery. Happy chanting and
viewing

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Sarnaduti Brahma

Apr 14

'kṛṣṇa-nāma' kare aparādhera vicāra
kṛṣṇa balile aparādhīra nā haya vikāra

SYNONYMS
kṛṣṇa-nāma—the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa; kare—takes; aparādhera—of offenses; vicāra—consideration; kṛṣṇa—Lord Kṛṣṇa; balile—if one chants; aparādhīra—of the offenders; nā—never; haya—becomes; vikāra—changed.

TRANSLATION
There are offenses to be considered while chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra. Therefore simply by chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa one does not become ecstatic.

PURPORT
It is very beneficial to chant the names śrī... more

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I recommend the documentary “Hare Krishna! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It” from 2017, now available from Amazon. It’s well made and gives a nice presentation on Srila Prabhupada and the Krishna Consciousness movement.

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Sarnaduti Brahma

Mar 25

Hare Krishna!

This is a response to KP P’s post below at http://krishnaconnect.com/posts/12232/kp-p - it seems I cannot comment on that post directly:

Ayurveda is a branch of the Vedas that deals with methods to increase the duration of life, just like other branches of the Vedas, which deal with different subject matters, e.g. military science, etc. Hence, it is true that it does not deal with spiritual or transcendental matters directly, as it concerns mostly with increasing our bodily dur... moreHare Krishna!

This is a response to KP P’s post below at http://krishnaconnect.com/posts/12232/kp-p - it seems I cannot comment on that post directly:

Ayurveda is a branch of the Vedas that deals with methods to increase the duration of life, just like other branches of the Vedas, which deal with different subject matters, e.g. military science, etc. Hence, it is true that it does not deal with spiritual or transcendental matters directly, as it concerns mostly with increasing our bodily duration of life (ayuh). Veda is the sum total of all knowledge, and it has different departments of knowledge to gradually elevate various kinds of men to the spiritual position. Hence, the Vedas also have recommendations for meat-eaters to be gradually elevated to the transcendental, spiritual position.

In light of this, it is better to post verses from Shrimad Bhagavad-Gita or Bhagavata Purana, which are the cream of all knowledge, being spoken directly by (or speaking about) the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, who is full of all knowledge, and which are translated by a pure devotee of Krishna like Srila Prabhupada, than to post articles written by less knowledgeable people who do not provide the true picture of the importance or purpose of the Vedas.

The best way to serve parents or others in need in society is to become a devotee of Krishna, and supply the knowledge of Krishna consciousness to everyone, which is the real need of everyone in society.

There was no meat-eating before Kali Yuga, whether in India or anywhere else in the world. These principles of meat-eating, illicit sex, gambling and intoxication were introduced in the human society at large only after Kali Yuga. As mentioned before, however, there is mention of non-vegetarian diet in the Vedas, under some restrictions, for men in the lowest mode of material nature: that is ignorance (tamas), to gradually elevate them to the transcendental position. Of course, later, people were misusing the sacrifices of the Vedas as an excuse to eat animals wantonly. Then, Lord Buddha appeared and instructed people to stop eating animals and reject the Vedas, knowing well that they were misusing the verses.

To do spiritual practices, one does not have to be physically strong, as wrongly mentioned by Swami Vivekananda. Physical strength, or playing sports, has nothing to do with spiritual practices. Spiritual practices depend upon spiritual strength, not physical strength. Lord Balarama supplies spiritual strength. Hence, football cannot make us closer to God than Bhagavad Gita, and it is indeed a wrong and very misleading suggestion by Swami Vivekananda.

It is true that when vegetables and plants are plucked from the farms and gardens, they also feel pain. However, Lord Krishna instructs that if we offer them with love and devotion to Him, He will accept it and we will be freed from all sinful reactions by accepting the remnants, or Prasadam. Hence, it is useless to be a vegetarian. One must accept only Krishna Prasadam. Otherwise, even vegetarian food, if eaten, will lead to sinful reactions, and will not lead us to the ultimate liberation from the material existence.

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Reena Menon Vedic culture and devotional service was totally lost due to Vivekananda and the impersonalists who followed him.. Actually these people have dangerous personalities... They are not monks or spiritual leaders.. they come from hellish planets in the garb of spiritual leaders as agents of demon Kali... in order to take advantage of the misfortune position of the living entities who are bereft of knowing their ultimate goal of life and are misguided by these Kali Chelas because people do not know what is bonaf... more
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KP P

Mar 24

Jai Shree Krishna!

Narayan Narayan!

Few days back i came across an article " Is Ayurveda Totally Vegetarian"

I read the entire article and got to know that though many of us takes ayurveda treatment thinking being vegetarian and also ayurveda is being associated more and more with spirituality.

But whomsoever think has to think again.

In my opinion it is better to post such knowledgeable article inspite of posting translated version of either Bhagavad Gita or Bhagavad Mahapuran.

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KP P

Mar 21

Jai Shree Krishna!

Narayan Narayan!

Today due to curiosity, i searched "24 Avtars of Lord Shree Krishna".

I got the searched result "24 Avtars of Lord Vishnu" and out of 24 Lord Shree krishna is a 22nd Avtar of Lord Shree Vishnu, as per google search.

Now, the above details confused me a lot coz few days back i posted a post asking is Lord Shree Krishna and Lord Vishnu both are different or same entity.

My doubt has been cleared by Sarnaduti Brahma Prabhu by giving explanation that ... more

Hrishikesh Nath Hare Krishna Prabhu!
Thanks for the question.

Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is the combined incarnation of Lord Krishna and Srimati Radharani. He is the selfsame Supreme Personality of Godhead who appeared in the guise of a devotee.These 24 incarnations are principal incarnations. Lord Krishna doesn't only have 24 incarnations, His incarnations are unlimited just like the waves of the ocean.

Srila Prabhupada is a Guru in the line of disciplic succession beggining from Lord Krishna Himself. There are four Va... more
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KP P replied - 1 Reply
KP P Jai Shree Krishna Hrishikesh Prabhu! Thanks for updating me in detail.
- Mar 22
Hrishikesh Nath tad viddhi praṇipātena
paripraśnena sevayā
upadekṣyanti te jñānaṁ
jñāninas tattva-darśinaḥ(BG 4.34)~

"Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth."
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Sarnaduti Brahma Hare Krishna Prabhu!

Also, please see https://prabhupadabooks.com/cc/adi/22 and, in fact, the entire Chapter at https://prabhupadabooks.com/cc/adi/2-1 for several important scriptural references regarding Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s appearance and His identity. Incarnations of Krishna need to be validated by revealed scriptures, through their specific symptoms as mentioned in the scriptures.

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KP P

Mar 21

Jai Shree Krishna!

Narayan Narayan!

Can we take homeopathic treatment in some ailments. As homeo medicines contains alcohol.

Kindly update. If any friends or members wish so.

Narayan Narayan!

Jai Shree Krishna!

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KP P Jai Shree Krishna Prabhu! Thanks for updating me. Jai Shree Krishna!
- Mar 21
KP P Jai Shree Krishna Prabhu! Will you provide me in details from where to purchase Carnamrita and where to see the details of Carnamrita. Jai Shree Krishna!
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Hrishikesh Nath replied - 1 Reply
Hrishikesh Nath Hare Krishna Prabhu!
Carnamrta is the water that has washed the Deity of the Lord. You cannot purchase it from the shop.

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KP P Jai Shree Krishna Prabhu! Ok. I mistaken Charnamrita with some medicinal herb. You are right. If Charnamrita is there then there is no requirement of other medicines. Jai Shree Krishna!
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Madan Mohan

Mar 14

Can we eat almonds and pistas during ekadshi fast? Or is it in the list of prohibited items?

Sarnaduti Brahma Hare Krishna Madan Mohan Prabhu!

We have to fast at least from grains on Ekadasi. So, almonds and pistachios are not grains, but nuts. Hence, they can be offered with love and devotion to Srila Prabhupada on Ekadasi and then honored as Krishna prasadam.

Haribol!
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Aman Pandey Hare Krishna prabhu
Can we eat peanut on Ekadashi?
- Apr 30
Sarnaduti Brahma Hare Krishna Aman Prabhu! Yes, peanuts are allowed in Ekadashi too. https://prabhupadabooks.com/letters/san_francisco/march/12/1968/balai Haribol!
- May 3
Aman Pandey Hare Krishna Prabhu! Thank you very much for this information and the link to Srila Prabhupada's letter.

Haribol!
- May 7
Aman Pandey Hare Krishna Prabhu! I still have one doubt. On Ekadashi all kinds of foodstuffs are offered to Lord Krishna so it may be that Srila Prabhupada is referring to those things which were offered to Krishna on Ekadashi day? Is Krishna Prasadam is also offered to Chaitanya?
- May 7
Sarnaduti Brahma Hare Krishna Prabhu!

But here Srila Prabhupada is talking about Ekadasi foods. All kinds of foodstuffs are not Ekadasi foods. Of course, we can offer all kinds of foodstuffs on Ekadasi to Krishna, both Ekadasi and non-Ekadasi foods, because He is the supreme enjoyer. There are no restrictions for Krishna!

By the way, Krishna "Prasadam" is not offered to Chaitanya. Whatever offering we make we do to guru, which then is offered, by disciplic succession to Lord Chaitanya, or Krishna, and then the remnants be... more
- May 8
Aman Pandey Hare Krishna Prabhu! Thanks for clearing my doubts.
- May 8
KP P I agree with what Sarnaduti Brahma Prabhu explained. I usually preferred only fruits on Ekadashi fast and usually drink some water, every 40 mins to remain hydrated in order to maintain proper functioning and synchronization between Mind Body and soul.
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