Question: While generally preaching to others, especially youth, they question why maintain celibacy or stay away from lust, when Krishna Himself had His lilas with the gopis? When we tell that it is on the transcendental level and not mundane, they question back saying we are doing it for our convenience. In that case, what do we do Guru Maharaj?

Guru Maharaj: One can be in whichever asrama they want to. Whichever they feel more comfortable. If they feel that grihasta asrama is more appropriate for you, that allows certain license for sex life. Krishna has made machines – male and female form. So they can...

Question: Guru Maharaj, Prabhupada and sastra say women should dedicate their lives to husband and children, and always engage in their service. But goal of life is to attain Krishna prema and for that a lot of bhajana, Harinama, and seva is required. So I am always anxious that the asrama duties would hinder me in attaining the ultimate goal. Is it possible for a woman to attain Krishna prema in one lifetime Guru Maharaj? If yes, kindly guide what we should do?

Guru Maharaj: Lord Caitanya advised that we should do yukta vairagya. Everything we do, we do as an offering to Krishna. So, ideally the wife can marry a devotee of Krishna. Just by assisting him, she is directly doing devotional service. If she is not so fortunate to...

Question: Dear Guru Maharaj how to overcome lethargy and laziness?

Guru Maharaj: If you heard the answer to the last question, then that would answer your question. We don’t want to be lazy or lethargic. We don’t want to miss this chance. If you do nice devotional service, but you have material desires, you may end up in the heavenly...