Vaisnava Aparadh and Jiva Falldown
Posted on March 23, 2013
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Question: We see that there are many falldowns connected to Vaisnava aparadha. Jay and Vijay vs. Laksmi and four Kumaras, Tulasi cursed by Srimati Radharani, Saubhari Muni cursing Garuda, etc. Could there be some connection? Sometimes we see it is connected to Krsna's will – e.g. desire to fight in the case of Jay and [...]
Cow Milk and Milk Preparations
Posted on March 18, 2013
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Question: Srila Prabhupada stressed the importance of drinking milk so as not to have dull brain. Does one get the same effect from accepting milk transformed into sweets, yogurt or cheese or it is only milk "as it is" that should be taken for this particular purpose?
Should Devotees be Engaged According to Their Nature?
Posted on March 15, 2013
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Question: It was interesting to hear you talk about the importance of Daiva Varnasrama and the fact that devotees aren't encouraged to not even use the word Varnasrama. I consider that incredible considering (as you rightly pointed out) that Srila Prabhupada wanted Varnasrama implemented in his society and that Varnasrama was his uncompleted work that [...]
Cow Protection and Veganism
Posted on March 14, 2013
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Question: Should devotees refrain from taking milk from commercial dairy cows who are destined to go to the slaughter house if there is no milk available from ISKCON protected cows, and in that sense be vegan, thus removing the risk of being connected with the slaughter of cows? This is a hot topic in ISKCON [...]
Gaudiya Commentary on Visnu-purana
Posted on February 28, 2013
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Question: H. G. Gopiparanadhana Prabhu, before leaving this world had entrusted me a translation project of Sri Visnu Purana. And also as per his desire, currently I am working on the fifth canto of the same. I am writing to you because while translating, I am facing a problem while dealing with the concept presented in Visnu Purana that [...]
Beware of Time, Place, and Circumstances
Posted on January 21, 2013
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Question: When I explained to some leaders on not compromising on standards, the answer I got was that “we are acting according to time, place and circumstances. Exactly when can the time, place and circumstance adjustments be used and who can do such adjustments?
Preaching in Unfavorable Situation of Serbia
Posted on January 21, 2013
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I am writing from Belgrade, Serbia. Due to different reasons: orthodox church, government and etc. We don't have FFL here, no Harinam, no book distribution (I don't want to sound negative just giving realistic picture…). So how can we in this situation please Guru Parampara and Panca Tattva individually and in general?
The Seven Tongues of the Fire of Sankirtan
Posted on December 13, 2012
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Question: What is the meaning of the phrase used by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Maharaj in the first (1944) "Back to Godhead" magazine, "Seven Tongue Sankirtan Movement?" I could not find any reference in the biography book.
Universal Form of the Lord
Posted on December 10, 2012
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Question: Could you please speak something regarding the verse and translation of SB 2.1.27 in which Srila Prabhupada writes that "The knees of the universal form are the planetary system of the name Sutala, and the two thighs are the Vitala and Atala planetary systems. The hips are Mahitala, and outer space is the [...]
Gaudiya Matha and Householders
Posted on December 4, 2012
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Question: I have been speaking w various devotees about the standard for grhasthas regarding initiation. I am sure you saw my post on the sannyasa conference. One devotee wrote back to me the following: An afterthought: It strikes me that in the Gaudiya Math during Bhaktisiddhanta's time, the math was strictly a place for brahmacaris and sannyasis. My guess: [...]

