Why does Vishnu lay on a snake?
Question: Why does Lord Vishnu choose to rest on “sesha naga”.
The Ramayana throughout south east Asia
Question: I was curious as to why the Ramayana seems to have been embraced culturally by much of Southeast Asia. If you look at Bali, Cambodia, etc., you see that much of their art, dance, etc., revolves around this Indian epic. How is it that the Ramayana has taken hold throughout south east Asia while…
Is it possible for a man in this age to attain enlightenment?
Question: Is it possible for a man in this age to attain ‘enlightenment’?
Arjuna’s Confusion
Question: In all spiritual texts it is written that in this Kaliyuga man has become extremely materialistic and that is the main reason that he cannot express his divine form. Arjuna lived in the period of Dvapara-yuga wherein man was more spiritualistic; moreover he had attained tremendous knowledge of divinity. Despite all this how come…
Yoga as practiced by Hindus
Question: What types of meditation and yoga do the Hindu’s practice? Also, what does their religious pactice consist of?
Question on the Lord’s Role in Karma
Question: Regarding wars, if it is the desire of a person to kill another, how does Lord Krishna sanction it in the first place and then calculate his karma for his future sufferings?
Questions on the Origin of the Soul
Question: I read that we are here (in the material world) because we desired to enjoy independent of the Lord. Who gives us the desire to enjoy independently of Lord Krishna and why ? It is confirmed in vedas that without Krishna’s will nothing will happen. At the same time, it is said that all…
Sri Puri Jagannatha and Subhadra Devi
Question: What is the significance of worshiping Subhadra Devi with Lord Krishna & Balarama, as Jagannatha Baladeva and Subhadra in Puri.
Material Opulence and the Lord
Question: In my reading of “Back to Godhead” magazine, Jan/Feb 2000 edition, Page 47, there is a reference to the extremely illustrious decoration of Dwarka. This excerpt is taken from Srimad Bhagvatam (10.69.1-12). Since the Lord is beyond material values, why did he surround himself with such ostentatious material things?
The Meeting of Lord Krishna with Sudama Vipra
Question: With regards to your latest newsletter, how can you say that Sudama brought “rotten flat rice” for Sri Krishna to eat ? What Sudama brought was “Powa” or “Avalakki” – which his wife prepared for Krishna. It was an offering of love and the reason why he brought powa was that Krishna loved Powa….
Support the Ashram
Your support helps sustain the ashram and lovingly care for the bulls and cows in our sanctuary.
Contact the Ashram
Call Us or WhatsApp:
(+91) 8300181008