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Novices and idealistic devotees sometimes question why there are misconceptions and improper practices in a perfect process. We should understand that anomalies are in part a natural consequence of the attempt to…
How one can become free from all sinful reactions simply by chanting the holy name of the Lord? Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura’s: Someone may say, “It may be accepted that by chanting…
By following the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies or undergoing atonement, sinful men do not become as purified as by chanting once the holy name of Lord Hari. Although ritualistic atonement may free one…
The truth is, Krsna is so kind. he gives us the opportunity to serve Him, though in the beginning we still have many material desires that are mixed with our desire to…
The more one feels imperfect in Krishna's service, the more he is advancing in Krishna Consciousness. Even the topmost devotees feel they are inadequate in their service to the Lord. So it…
2/3/2020 Beautiful Dryfruits Dress's Sringar darshan of Sri Sri Radha Damodarji , Sri Jagannath From Pakistan ISKCON Karachi temple Photos:
In this video, the link between the decline of preaching in North America and the decline of the brahmachari ashram is discussed. ISKCON in America and India are compared and contrasted with…
The laws of nature work in subtle ways unknown to us. Mahārāja Bharata was a great king very advanced in devotional service. He had almost reached the point of loving service to…
Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has taught us how to approach the Supreme Lord and ask Him for the ultimate benediction. He said: na dhanaṁ na janaṁ na sundarīṁ kavitāṁ vā jagad-īśa kāmaye. He did not…
I LOVE CHANTING japa* some days. Other days, I endure chanting japa. It seems to be bliss or boredom. On the good days, I am enthralled. Krsna feels very close and very dear. Not that I'm…
