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Q: Is it possible for a Jiva to occupy the post of Lord Shiva?

A: The question is whether Lord Shiva's position as a controller within the universe can be occupied by ...

Topic: Lord's Potencies | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023

Q: Is it possible to practice Brahmacharya at home?

A: The first thing that is important in answering this question is to understand what is meant by brahm ...

Topic: Devotional Service | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023

Q: What are your views on ISKM (International Sri Krishna Mandir)?

A: By ISKM, I mean the International Sri Krishna Mandir. It is a group of devotees engaged in preaching ...

Topic: Other camp | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023

Q: Why didn't Srila Prabhupada appoint a successor like they do in some traditional mutts?

A: Now, if the question is, "Why didn't Srila Prabhupada appoint a single successor?" then the answer l ...

Topic: Initiation | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023

Q: Is it only a matter of time to overcome offenses in chanting and rise above the subtle body?

A: Yes, it takes time to become free from all offenses. However, along with chanting, there must also b ...

Topic: Chanting | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023

Q: [SP promoting spiritual society] What were some of Srila Prabhupada's views on social issues and his ...

A: Now, regarding the social aspect of conducting oneself in society, a person who understands the ulti ...

Topic: Preaching | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023

Q: What is the significance of Bhagavatam in Hindu mythology? Who is its author and why was it composed ...

A: First of all, please do not use the word "mythology." The term "mythology" is often used to imply th ...

Topic: Reading | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023

Q: Can you explain the story of Prahlada and his devotion to Lord Vishnu?

A: In brief, the story of Prahlada Maharaja is the story of a pure devotee of the Supreme Lord who appe ...

Topic: Preaching | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023

Q: How did Srila Prabhupada emphasize the importance of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra and its benefi ...

A: The importance of chanting can be understood from the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He emph ...

Topic: Preaching | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023

Q: [Sinful and pious activities] How can we understand the concept that the accumulation of sinful and ...

A: We are responsible for whatever activities we perform, and others are responsible for the activities ...

Topic: Material world/Maya | Speaker: Stoka Krishna Swami | Shloka: Q&A session | Dated: 18 May 2023