14 October 2007
What is consciousness?
October 20 , 2007
Philosophers
have been trying to answer this
perplexing question for ages. For a
proper response we take information from
the Vedic literature which is descending
knowledge for the transcendental source
of all knowledge, God. The Vedas inform
us that consciousness is the symptom of
the soul and is experienced in three
states -
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We do not discriminate.
October 20 , 2007
Yes you are
correct, there is no discrimination in
the Krishna consciousness movement.
Spiritual life is a natural function of
the soul, irrespective of the temporary
designations created by the particular
body one has acquired due to the laws of
nature (karma). We invite everyone to
take to this wonderful process of self
realization
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Teachings of Queen Kunti
October 20 , 2007
Krishna is
one of the many names of God, meaning all
attractive, and this movement is
dedicated to educating everyone in the
science of self realization. This
movement was started in the western
world
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Having difficulty chanting.
October 19 , 2007
Concerning
your current difficulty in regularly
chanting Hare Krishna please do not be
discouraged. Rather redouble your efforts
to sincerely take shelter of Lord
Krishna's Holy Names. Taking to spiritual
life and abandoning the misconception of
ourselves being the supreme enjoyer is
certainly a difficult task. We are
basically declaring war
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Working in undesirable circumstance.
October 17 , 2007
Regarding
your employment at a securities firm in
marketing, I do not think that such
employment qualifies as gambling. However
your question is greatly appreciated for
it brings to light the unfortunate
situations we are confronted with in this
most fallen age of mankind, Kali Yuga.
Because of this fallen age practically
all good
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Desire to become Krishna's devotee
October 16 , 2007
It was very
nice to receive your email regarding your
desire to become a devotee of Lord
Krishna. Krishna is so wonderful that He
attracts everyone by the manifestations
of His various potencies. At this time we
are under the influence of and attracted
by His external potency, this material
world of sense gratification.
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Physical afflictions and depression
October 15 , 2007
I
was extremely saddened to hear of your
prolonged suffering and profound
disappointments in life. Please do not
despair, for Krishna has as His ultimate
objective your eternal happiness. As
evidenced by our continued
frustrations,
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The Ages of Mankind, Krishna and Free Will
October 15 , 2007
Your inquiry
concerning the various ages of mankind,
and specifically the distinctions between
these ages and their characteristics,
actually speaks to a deeper subject
regarding our material existence.
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Kama Sutra and celebacy
October 15 , 2007
The Supreme
Lord is situated in everyone's heart and
is fulfilling our desires since time
immemorial through His various potencies.
Those living entities who are situated in
His external material energy are
generally trying to enjoy life
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