Question: It was just read in your class that the scripture says that a mother who gives birth to a Krishna conscious child is glorious. But if the child grows up and does not perform Krishna consciousness in adult life, even though the parents do, can you give more insight on this topic?

Guru Maharaj: Well there is no loss for the parents. But as Srila Bhaktisiddanta Saraswati Thakur said, if every child could be a devotee, he would be a grihasta and have a hundred children. There is no guarantee, you can try your best and hopefully they will become...

Question: Dear Guru Mahārāja,You mentioned Lord Kṛṣṇa mentions I will not give My mercy to people who are not initiated. Guru Mahārāja here initiation refers to first or second initiation? Uninitiated devotees do not qualify for the mercy of the Lord. How do we relate this to the age of Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu, where Śrī Nitāi Gaura gave out Their mercy without any qualification? Can you please explain?

Guru Maharaj: It shows that Lord Caitanya is more merciful than Lord Kṛṣṇa. Although He is Kṛṣṇa, but He has Rādhārāṇī’s heart, so He is more merciful. One who is not initiated, He also said, He does not accept their offence. So, if you are initiated, it is a...