Jayapataka Swami: How, in this age chanting the name of God is recommended. How, we are all eternal servitors of Krsna. How, we are not the body but the spirit soul. How, the disease came from the animals and we slaughter a lot of animals every day like 36,000 cows...
Tell your family about the four regulative principles and why one should follow them. Initially there may be some resistance, but if you are strong and pure, it will go away. Or you can introduce them to some senior devotees who might be able to convince them. You can...
Srila Prabhupada used to say Bhagavad Gita first, then Srimad Bhagawatam, then Chaitanya Charitmrta. Its like Gita is graduation, Srimad Bhagawatam is post graduation and Chaitanya Charitamrta is PhD. Still you can begin reading the Chaitanya Charitamrta side by side...
When we have confusion about anything, we go to scriptures, spiritual master, saintly persons and superiors for guidance. It is mentioned in Nectar of Instruction that one should associate with senior devotees and inquire from them, opening one’s heart in...
The way to serve guru can be through vapu or through vani. For vapu service, one has to be in proximity of the guru. That may not be possible at all times, for all disciples. The other way to serve guru is through vani – by hearing the instructions of the guru...
Since you are not initiated yet there is no offence. Shelter is consider a practice stage if you want to take initiation you must be more serious about it. GM approved reply/20102020