Sadhu Vani

Q: [Helplessly chanting / Effect of material person chanting] My question is about Ajamila. He was prac ...

A: Yes, you have already understood—there is no question of “helpless chanting” in a negative sense. Wh ...

Q: [Are impersonalists also transcendentalists?] There are personalists (devotees) and impersonalists. ...

A: “Transcendental” means going beyond the material world. In that sense, those who aspire to leave mat ...

Q: What is the understanding of God in other religions vs Vaishnavism?

A: In that sense, one can see that a spirit of Vaishnavism is present there to some extent. If we look ...

Q: [Not accepting SP as Guru] Why is it so difficult for people to accept the truth that Krishna is God ...

A: Let us not go to that point immediately. First, let us analyze the material world and understand why ...

Q: Is Guru Puja just a physical activity? What is the importance of Guru Puja?

A: All the methods of archana-paddhati — how to perform worship — are meant as training. This is not on ...

Q: [Seeking SP everywhere] How could we find ways and means to make sure that Prabhupada is universally ...

A: Coming in touch with A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is essential. He has given a very practica ...

Q: Does our karma change by performing devotional service?

A: Our karma does change — very significantly. But even as devotees, whatever we are able to do is not ...

Q: Do any of the pleasures like eating rasgulla or sexual pleasure go to the soul level?

A: Any kind of pleasure — whether it is the taste of a rasgulla or even sexual enjoyment — does not act ...

Q: [Sadhaka & material contamination] Is it possible for a Sadhaka to reach the stage where he is not i ...

A: In the beginning, a sādhaka may not have this realization. But gradually, through sincere practice o ...

Q: Should a devotee desire recognition for his devotional services?

A: A devotee should not desire recognition — that should be his inner motto. We see this beautifully in ...