Question: In the Harināma Cintāmaṇi it is mentioned that before giving the name to general people, we should create faith in the person first. Which is the best way to create that faith in the holy name, in the hearts of people?

Jayapataka Swami: Well, Śrīla Prabhupāda said, you can give the holy name freely, and there are no hard and fast rules. If you say too many glories of the holy name, they may commit some offence. They may say, “Oh, how is that possible?” Just like, Gopāla Cakravartī,...

Question: What is the way by which a practicing devotee can understand how close to or how far he is away from anartha -nivṛtti? How can one expedite his progress to anartha -nivṛtti? Are these stages distinct, or can there be some overlapping, i.e. can niṣṭhā start only after 100% completion of anartha-nivṛtti or can it start, say when anartha-nivṛtti has been 90% achieved?

Jayapataka Swami: There may be a small amount of anartha, in the higher stages. To a large extent, the anarthas are overcome. Anarthas like, one moment we feel very enthusiastic, then next moment we feel down, depressed, not so much enthusiasm. That is called thick...