Question: If we are trying to follow the regulations and practicing devotion, does that mean all our sinful reactions already vanished by Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, or as I am not perfect in Kṛṣṇa consciousness I have to suffer for my past sinful actions? If I have to suffer then will it affect my devotional service?

Jayapatākā Swami: Nothing can disturb your Kṛṣṇa consciousness if you don’t let it. And we may get free from all our sinful actions. But then if we again commit more, then that is a new situation. So not only should we get freed from the previous ones, but we should...