19 Mar: Meaning of Initiation
A talk with the devotees from Kasadesa on the rooftop in Mayapur… Everyone comes to Krishna consciousness by the mercy of Srila Prabhupada and the devotees, though the details may differ. It’s all...
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This is a conversation with Russian translation also recorded. Mayapura evening 25th. The post Initiation talk with Vraja-pura dasa appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
View ArticleHow do we apply Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s statement to ISKCON, today that in his...
Vedanta-krta d The post How do we apply Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s statement to ISKCON, today that in his estimation the siksa guru is more important than the diska guru? appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
View ArticleWhen a disciple wants to accept a spiritual master, is there any ISKCON...
What are the pros and cons for the disciple, guru or ISKCON? Bn Rita / NV The post When a disciple wants to accept a spiritual master, is there any ISKCON etiquette, rule or protocol forbidding or...
View ArticleDevotees are so enthused by persons who have had Prabhupada’s association,...
Does it make a difference if the Guru is a direct disciple rather than a grand disciple? / Anonymous The post Devotees are so enthused by persons who have had Prabhupada’s association, however I am...
View ArticleShould I let my spiritual master know that I am praying for him at the risk...
And Does a spiritual master know what each disciple does to serve him? / Minesi Gopika dd The post Should I let my spiritual master know that I am praying for him at the risk of appearing to glorify...
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Should devotees ask permission from the spiritual master if they want to...
The post Should devotees ask permission from the spiritual master if they want to chant the Nrsmha-kavaca stotra? appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
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What does a disciple do if he sees his Gurudeva (sannyasi) living opulently...
How can he possibly approach his Gurudev since that could result in Guru aparadha & possibly ruin the relationship? And more on the same subject. The post What does a disciple do if he sees his...
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Sugita-vani dd asks
“If our diksa guru cannot be present in our local area to give sufficient guidance, should we accept a siksa guru or should we remain faithful to the principle that the diksa guru is the primary...
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The miraculous effects of associating with and serving great devotees
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View ArticleKarma for ISKCON leaders and following 3-1/2 principles for initiation
Skype conference with Russian disciples (English/Russian) The post Karma for ISKCON leaders and following 3-1/2 principles for initiation appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
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Bhakta Nimai asks
“We are told that guru takes us to Krsna. Sometimes we hear literal examples of this. How do we understand this in our tradition? Does Srila Prabhupada or his disciple – whom we have taken shelter of...
View ArticleQuestions by Madhupati, B. Andrej, B. Paris, Krsna-kanta, Nagy Richard,...
The post Questions by Madhupati, B. Andrej, B. Paris, Krsna-kanta, Nagy Richard, Tejasri on topics raging from gaya-sraddha to caring for a dying dog appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
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B. Andrey asks about computer games
B. Summon about Dantavakra’s parents and B. Richard whether it is worth to continue chanting even though one knows he/she is not up to initiation in this life, at which time it is said one really...
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Minimuni quotes from Bg 2.29
And asks who is Brahma’s teacher and how could the oldest being have a teacher at all. The post Minimuni quotes from Bg 2.29 appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
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Radha Govinda dasa asks
Why ISKCON has a tradition of writing Vyasa Puja offerings for spiritual masters when scriptures say that we should hide our relationship with our guru. The post Radha Govinda dasa asks appeared first...
View ArticleApril 27th Skype conference with Russian disciples on topics of siksa guru,...
The post April 27th Skype conference with Russian disciples on topics of siksa guru, blood milk and chanting Hare Krsna (Russian/English) appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
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April 27th Skype conference with Russian disciples on topics of siksa guru,...
(English only) The post April 27th Skype conference with Russian disciples on topics of siksa guru, blood milk and chanting Hare Krsna appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
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The substance of accepting a spiritual master
(talk with aspiring disciples) The post The substance of accepting a spiritual master appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
View ArticleOn ISKCON’s acceptance of new initiating gurus I learned a lot in Zagreb this...
The post On ISKCON’s acceptance of new initiating gurus I learned a lot in Zagreb this weekend and more from devotees in Krsna Valley this morning appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
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