Tag: Preaching

How to explain varna and asrama

25 May 2018 | Questions and Answers

BRAHMANA-KSATRIYA COOPERATION - AN ABSOLUTE NEED I was personally present when Srila Prabhupada stressed the need of cooperation between brahmanas and ksatriyas. This need is today more evident as ever. Without an

What does it mean to preach purely?

17 May 2018 | Questions and Answers

Srila Prabhupada demonstrated how to preach purely. Purity is possible in presence of absolute absence of false ego. Absolute absence of false ego automatically implies absolute absence of identification with the

How would you explain that the ISKCON divorce rate is greater as in the material society?

15 May 2018 | Questions and Answers

Unfortunately this is true. Besides that fact that "relationship between man and women is very complicated" as Srila Prabhupada said, there are factors which may contribute to this alarming state ISKCON

How does one start a preaching center?

24 Apr 2018 | Questions and Answers

When I joined 1972 a preaching center was not called a "preaching center", but simply a temple. Of course, any preaching attempt should carry the blessings of spiritual master and Krsna; this is surely

What should one consider when one intends to open a restaurant?

24 Apr 2018 | Questions and Answers

Seeking Srila Prabhupada’s instructions in this regard, one will not find many. But following can be stated from His side: -1- Restaurants, originally named by Him as "Hare Krsna Restaurants", but

Q: Could you tell us some sankirtan story?

23 Apr 2018 | Book distribution kī jaya!

These stories have their "entertaining" element and the way devotees enjoy to hear them is a proof, that..

How much can grhastas preach?

26 Feb 2018 | Questions and Answers

The best preaching a grhasta can do is to serve by his example. Chastity is a rare commodity in Kali Yuga and a powerful preaching asset. Coming from a generation of devotees where very little difference was made

How can one despite all the acquired knowledge still be confused?

26 Feb 2018 | Questions and Answers

With a smile Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, responded to Arjuna’s argumentation advocating the retreat from the battle field of Kuruksetra. Seeing the weakened condition of his friend, He finally

How can devotees cooperate?

23 Feb 2018 | Questions and Answers

With all due respect to our "professional" ISKCON counselors, mediators and other socially and humanistic thinking well-wishers, here for our inspiration a most wonderful letter from Srila Prabhupada to

What should be the balance between study and practical activity in Krsna-consciousness?

22 Feb 2018 | Questions and Answers

Coming from a pioneer generation of devotees, those who were without training put into active preaching field from the first day they arrived at the temple door, I could answer this question only in following

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