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Q: Can parents force or pressure children to chant japa?

A: Parents should inspire children, not force them. If children are compelled to chant, they may do so ...

Q: What was your experience of having darshan of Lord Rama in Ayodhya?

A: It was a completely transcendental experience to have darshan of Lord Rama in Ayodhya. It was truly ...

Q: [Does saving for future accepted for a person in KC?] You mentioned that we should lead a life of se ...

A: It depends on one’s level of consciousness. A brahmana, for example, may not think about tomorrow at ...

Q: [Is thinking of material thoughts normal while chanting in this yuga?] While chanting, thoughts of p ...

A: It is a mistake, but it is also a very common one. Many people believe that attentive hearing is ext ...

Q: [Is following SP based on blind faith, or is it a form of reasonable faith?] I feel faith in Srila P ...

A: The faith that develops in relation to Srila Prabhupada is not blind faith; it is reasonable faith. ...

Q: [Why do I know the philosophy but fail to act according to it?] I understand many spiritual principl ...

A: Because intellectual understanding alone cannot overcome deeply conditioned feelings and perceptions ...

Q: [Can Holy Name absolve one from all responsibilities?] While working for the results, sometimes devo ...

A: That is also a duty. You do your duty and don't be lazy about the result. Don't worry about the resu ...

Q: [Can BG be distributed to anyone?] I met an elderly woman who is a kind of Mayavadi. She was telling ...

A: First thing is, the person's execution of devotional service begins by buying the book. And as you s ...

Q: [Should we pass on the blessings we have received as full-time missionaries to new joinees?] Prabhup ...

A: No. Whatever mercy we receive, we should give it out. Again, give it out. But you don't give it out ...

Q: [Maintaining proper balance between intelligence and emotion] We have heard about emotions and intel ...

A: That is a balanced person. Intelligence is very important, and emotion is very important. So, anyway ...