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Can we make any advancement in Krishna Consciousness without chanting 16 rounds?
If we are thinking that we can make any advancement in Krishna consciousness without coming to the platform of chanting at 1east 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra daily and strictly following the four regulative principles we are simply deluding ourselves. There is no spiritual life without following these principles, only useless sentiment.
Is there a quality to the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra?
The answer is there is a quality to the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. If the chanting of Hare Krishna is done purely then the results will be very quick and very great, but if there are offenses in the chanting then the results will be very, very limited.
Is there any point in getting initiation from an ISKCON guru?
There is no point whatsoever in getting initiation from one of today’s ISKCON gurus. They are bogus. Not connected to Srila Prabhupada and not connected to Krishna. So don’t worry about this formal initiation. It is not necessary. And also ISKCON have advised you incorrectly.
Is there any need of ISKCON initiation from Prabhupada?
There is no need of initiation from any so-called ISKCON guru. Reading Prabhupada’s books and the wonderful purports is actually receiving instruction directly from him, as is listening to his lectures and watching videos. He is still with us and completely capable of instructing us in this way!
What will happen if we chant Hare Krishna with offenses?
Chanting Hare Krishna with offenses has been compared to trying to light a fire with one hand and pouring water on it with the other hand. So actually you will not be able to light the fire in this way. There will be practically no result.
What is the meaning of the word Krishna?
Krishna is a Sanskrit word that conveys the full meaning of God, the all-attractive I am surprised at the condemnation of other methods of Yoga, especially Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga. Are these methods not as divine as BHAKTI Yoga
Are the mountains shaken when they are dedicated to Krishna?
The mountains are not shaken just as those whose hearts are dedicated to Krishna are never disturbed even when harassed by great misfortune Krishna means God but “God” does not explain the nomenclature of God. Krishna is a Sanskrit word that conveys the full meaning of God, the all-attractive