questions

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> PAMHO!

> AGTSP!

>

> Thank You for the anserwe.

> i have following questions.

>

> 1. Can ones spiritual life be abandoned or stopped even if one has some

> taste for sp. life?

 

It can be abruptly stopped if one commits offenses to vaisnavas. It can be

gradually impeded if one is careless and weeds gradually stifle the growth

of the devotional creeper.

 

>

> 2. why is it recommended not to take a nap on daytime in the winter?

 

Ask an ayurvedic doctor.

 

>

> 3.How seriously are offences to be taken when they are made during

> mental illness or when one is intoxicated by some drug?

 

The two sons of Kuvera Nala Kuvera and Manigriva were intoxicated when they

appeared naked before Narada Muni. Both were held responsible and cursed to

become trees. It would depend on the position of the intoxicated person. If

he/she should know better then it wouldn't be an excuse. In any case we are

responsible for what we do and knowingly if one consumes intoxications they

are still responsible for what they do. Lord Sri Krishna Caitanya

Mahaprabhu didn't take offense when a drunk man chanted and danced mimicking

Him, but said the drunks intoxication would wear off within 24 hours, but

the benefit of chanting the Holy names would remain with him forever.

 

Mental illness would be different since the person has no discretion.

 

>

> 4. Is it offensive to be interested in the gurus horoscope (the sign and

> the future)?

 

Horoscope is based on birth karmas, but a bona fide spiritual master can

alter his karma through intensive devotional service. Therefore, what would

be the utility of seeing the horoscope?

 

>

> forever grateful for the anserwes

> Y.s bhn Alice (Hki)

>

Thanks for your questions.

 

Yours in service,

 

Jayapataka Swami