Question: In a pastime Caitanya Mahaprabhu assured everyone of Sudarsana’s protection. The questions are sometimes the devotees tend to take risk quoting the awe-inspiring pastimes like that. How do we learn how to balance between responsibility and dependence on Lord Hari?

Guru Maharaj: We follow the instructions of the Lord by following the instructions of our spiritual master. Srila Prabhupada instructed us to do Harinama sankirtana so in that way we will be protected by Sudarsana. We should get permits and observe all the...

Question: Hare Krishna maharaj. You are one of the first disciples of Srila Prabhupada to take sannyasa asrama, at a very young age and got to spend a lot of years as a sannyasi with Srila Prabhupada. Were there any specific behaviors or instructions from a sannyasa asrama perspective that Srila Prabhupada had given you, or given you as a guidance? HG Pundarika Keshava das.

Guru Maharaj: In Calcutta when he gave sannyasa, he told me at that time that I should engage my mind, words and deeds in Krishna’s service. I will say the Sanskrit now since you have the answers already -, mana, kaaya vakya. Mind, body and words. So those things have...