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Question: How does karma work for those who commit suicide? Is it their free will or is it because of their previous karma?

Jayapataka Swami: Those who commit suicide, if they are a normal person, then they have to stay in a ghostly body, for their remaining period of their life. So, you don’t gain anything. If one is second initiated then if they commit suicide, they become a...

Question: Some disciples after the disappearance of their guru if they commit suicide, is that ok? Please advise what should we do?

Guru Maharaj: Committing suicide is a big sin. We have this body and mind dedicated to service of guru and Krsna.  And that way, untimely ending of our body is not right. Even if you have problems, you should continue your service to guru and Krsna. Because no one can...
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