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Why do some bad habits stay on despite our devotional practice – how to deal with them?

Where do we get our individuality from – matter or spirit?

Why does India have such a lofty philosophy and a filthy living conditions?

What is the best way to study shastra in a group with devotees?

Is any part of Krishna consciousness not practical – what does being practical in our preaching mean?

Is there one standard way to apply scripture at all times?

Why are women marginalized in Indian scriptures such as the Gita?

What is the difference between knowledge, intelligence and self-realization?

If we have a miscarriage, is it Krishna’s will to not fulfill our material desire for a child?

Why did Srila Prabhupada call his Gita commentary As It Is? (Bhagavad-gita)

Is the Gita a later insertion in the Mahabharata?

What is the role of attachment or detachment in householder life?

If we use intellectual tools such as acronyms to analyze philosophy, is such analysis devotional service?

If misery is an undeniable reality, then is its opposite – joy – also an undeniable reality?

Will some future event dramatically increase the number of devotees in the world?

If we start stagnating in our life, how can we get out of that rut?

How can we know if worldly desires come from our heart or our mind – What happens if such desires come while chanting?

What is the difference between destiny and free will?

How can we overcome the faultfinding tendency?

How does God helps those who help themselves apply to Rama in Ramayana?

Why can some people readily accept Krishna’s supremacy and some can’t?

Should we just accept destiny or keep trying till we succeed?

What factors determine our destiny?

How can we heal from the loss of a loved one?

Should we control our desires or should we follow our curiosity?

When we are criticized, is defending ourselves detrimental for our bhakti?

Why do we feel insecurity?

How can we deal with life’s dualities?

How can we deal with angry people?

How can we become determined like Hanuman?

Isn’t it useless to share spirituality with people who have no spiritual interest?

How do we distinguish between material anxiety and spiritual anxiety?

Does everything in bhakti need to fall in the nine limbs of bhakti?

If our love is finite, how can it help us reach the infinite?

What is the difference between vibhuti and shaktyavesha avatar?

If the finite can’t become the infinite, then what is liberation?

Just as people become obsessed with their mundane heroes, can we become obsessed with our spiritual heroes?

What can we do to protect ourselves from ever sinking to the level of being strengthless and faithless?

Did Krishna protect Draupadi only after she stopped trying to protect herself – does surrender mean we stop trying to do anything?

If a tragedy makes us forget everything good and makes us do bad things, what can we do?

If animals’ instincts come from the Supersoul, why are animals considered spiritually unintelligent?

How can we help someone who is in coma?

How can we connect with people during outreach while staying detached from the world’s illusions?

Do all embryos in the womb pray to God?

Why does the Gita not mention the word guru and refer in plural to seers of the truth in 4.34?

Arjuna had Krishna’s constant guidance – how can we be guided?

How can we realize that we are souls?

If the soul is complete, why is purification needed?

Why should we focus more on satisfying the soul than on satisfying the body?

Do the ends justify the means, as your Mahabharata explanations imply? Won’t that justify terrorism too?

When duty is a societal construct, why can’t we just follow our heart’s calling without caring for society’s opinion?

How can we work dispassionately when doing our duty requires passion?

How do we know whether we are in harmony with our true nature and God’s plan – what does harmony feel like?

If we are to not make judgments, why is Krishna making judgments and taking sides in the war?

Does the Supersoul sanction all our undesirable desires?

Why settle for less – why not keep seeking till we find the best?

How can we know whether we are succeeding or failling in bhakti?

How can we find which work bests suits our nature?

When Duryodhana slipped and fell, why did the Pandavas remain silent?

What are our movement’s core values?

How can we know which spiritual path to follow?

Should we be liberal while introducing people to bhakti and conservative letter?

When facing serious problems, should we first focus on solving problems and then practice bhakti?

Should a devotee profession try to become a CEO to demonstrate how devotees can be materially successful too?

If we can’t accept people where they are, what can we do?

Can you explain the various stages in chanting – namaprada, namabhasa, shudda-nama?

If we learn to depend on mentors, but then they aren’t available when needed, what can we do?

If someone is depressed and suicidal, how can we help them?

How can we de-stress ourselves in today’s high-pressure work environment?

How do we deal with fear of rejection?

Even after knowing eternal pleasures why do we keep chasing temporary pleasures?

Is the voice of conscience always the voice of God?

How can we practically keep our intention above our emotion?

When people are distressed, should we think philosophically or should we just help them?

While being in family life how can we be detached?

Is the incident of Lord Rama worshiping Lord Shiva not mentioned in Valkmiki Ramayan?

What is the role of vairagya in grihastha life?

How can we persuade followers of other Vaishnava sampradayas to accept that Lord Chaitanya’s teachings are the climax of the historical evolution of theism?

What can we do when we see terrible things happening in the world?

How does one’s past spirituality become activated?

If the temple atmosphere is conflict-filled, should we practice bhakti at home?

How are the impressions removed by practicing bhakti?

How can we differentiate between a dharmika and a fanatic?

When our material responsibilities impede our spiritual growth, what can we do?

What is the role of ritualistic activities in bhakti – should we continue the rituals from our family traditions?

How can we avoid over-endeavoring in our service at the cost of our devotion?

How can we change the chain of thoughts in our mind?

What’s the most effective way to combat anger?

How should we approach texts like Gopal Champu and Anand Vrindavan Champu – are authentic translations available?

If some other temple has better association, should we leave our temple and go there?

How can we draw practical lessons from scripture?

Was Putana delivered because of destiny?

What was the purpose of the celestial prophecy before Krishna’s birth?

When Vrajavasis are pure devotees, how were they attracted to Putana’s beauty?

Why does God give some people an evil mind?

What is the scriptural view on political correctness?

Most of my fears don’t actualize, but some do – how can we be prepared without becoming fearful?

Are some people genetically short-tempered?

If others constantly find fault with us, what can we do?

How can we continue our spiritual practice when we get no taste?