Question: I read that we are here (in the material world) because we desired to enjoy independent of the Lord. Who gives us the desire to enjoy independently of Lord Krishna and why ? It is confirmed in vedas that without Krishna’s will nothing will happen. At the same time, it is said that all the misery we are experiencing is due to our own desires. What is the basic source of these desires? Is it possible to desire or execute our desires without Lord Krishna’s will?

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Question: What is the significance of worshiping Subhadra Devi with Lord Krishna & Balarama, as Jagannatha Baladeva and Subhadra in Puri.

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Question: In my reading of “Back to Godhead” magazine, Jan/Feb 2000 edition, Page 47, there is a reference to the extremely illustrious decoration of Dwarka. This excerpt is taken from Srimad Bhagvatam (10.69.1-12). Since the Lord is beyond material values, why did he surround himself with such ostentatious material things?

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Question: With regards to your latest newsletter, how can you say that Sudama brought “rotten flat rice” for Sri Krishna to eat ? What Sudama brought was “Powa” or “Avalakki” – which his wife prepared for Krishna. It was an offering of love and the reason why he brought powa was that Krishna loved Powa. Since Sudama was so poor, his wife borrowed it from a neighbour to give it to him.

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Question: I would like to know more about Nada-Anusadhana. Specifically, is the Ajapa Gayatri Mantra “Hamsah Soham” mentioned in this essay the complete mantra, and do you have to chant it contiguously without stopping, or will chanting in installments over a few days work as well, and do you chant silently, or audibly, or even loudly? Are there any other details one should know in order to perforn this sadhana properly?

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Question: Why is the Kali-yuga (the present age) considered the most sinful of ages.

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Question: I have been very serious about sadhana lately, but until now had not received any guidance. I am never satisfied by the normal process of worship. Until I actually see God with my own eyes I will have no peace or satisfaction. Please advise me.

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Question: In the Ramayana, was Jambavan a bear?

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Question: What types of sacrifices can one perform for the Lord? Please explain the procedures elaborately. Also explain whether the meaning of sacrifice is doing daanam to the poor people, or does it refer only to offerings made to God such as archanas, pujas, etc.?

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Question: What are the prayers one should recite from the time one wakes from bed to before going to sleep at night?

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