Questions asked to Devotees?? Must ReaD!!!! Part 4

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Questions asked to Devotees?? Must ReaD!!!! Part 4Dealing with athiests

 

 

Q. How do we deal with atheists? What is the best thing to do?

A. Typically, we should avoid debating with hardcore atheists. Most

of them, have religious affiliations and they are systematically

trained to believe in atheism. Their belief is more on sentimental

platform then sheer philosophy and they are often stubborn. To those

who are open tell them that if there is no God who created the universe

and life. If they say it came by chance or nature ask them what is the

practical experiment that has proved that theory.

There is none. No scientist ever got a nobel prize for creating life in

lab and none created universe in lab either. If they are open then its

worthwhile to debate, other wise let the school of hard, knocks teach

them.

 

 

 

 

Krishna - Why is He black?

 

 

Q. Why is Krishna blue?

A. Krishna's complexion highlights the inconceivable nature of His form. A dark

complexion is generally not considered attractive, yet spiritually,

when manifests in the Supreme Transcendental Person, the same

bluish-black fresh rain cloud color becomes Shyamsundara, the epitome

of all attractiveness.

The Bible states that God's form is not like any form seen on land,

in air or in water. Krishna's form is unlike any thing seen anywhere in

this world - black yet beautiful. Thus, the darkness of Krishna's form

is not a dushana (blemish), but a bhushana (ornament). The dark yet

delectable form of Krishna reminds us that love lies beyond logic and

that the heart probes deeper than the brawn and the brain.

Srila Prabhupada, the founder Acharya of ISKCON, who propagated

Krishna-bhakti worldwide, expressed the profound philosophical truth of

Krishna's complexion and form in a disarmingly sweet exchange. When an

African asked him somewhat facetiously, " Do you worship a black god? "

Srila Prabhupada replied, with no malice and full poise, " Yes. Krishna

is black - but not like you. "

 

 

 

 

Correcting others- Who and How?

Jun 13th, 2008

 

 

Q. We should not critise

others or in other words we should not show them their faults but

rather we should be introspective,first we should find that where we

are going wrong. Doing introspection is accepted, but if we don not

tell others that they are going wrong how will they improve or realize

their mistakes?

A. H.H. Radhanath Swami mentioned in a Srimad

Bhagavatam class recently, that if we are busy finding and pointing out

the faults in others, then we fail to see the faults in ourself.

Therefore introspection is necessary. We may point out faults only

under the following circumstances :-

1) Criticism should always be constructive, i.e. If by our speaking,

the concerned person is going to accept our opinion and correct himself

or herself, then we should speak.

2) If we are in the position of an authority or guardian, then we

can speak. If this is not the case, we may end up spoiling the

situation rather than improving it. We have to genuinely analyse our

motivations. Are we genuinely concerned with helping that person? or is

it out of pride and envy that we are reacting. Sometimes, communicating

through a person who has a rapport or good relationship with the person

concerned may be more effective than direct

communication.

If we correct somebody in the mood of a humble servant rather than a dictator, it will be more effective in changing the heart!

 

 

 

 

Radharani and Tilak

 

 

Q.

Why Radharani does not wear tilak? The question is on behalf of my

friend. My explanation was that tilak comes from lake where gopies gave

up their bodies and go back to join Krishna in Spiritual Dham. It is

the dust of all gopies. But she does not seem to be satisfied with my

answer. Can you help? - (Name forbidden)

A. Traditionally Indian women wore bindis on their

foreheads, not the Gaudiya Vaisnava tilaka that we see today. That's

why we see Radharani and other deities of gopis not having the regular

tilaka. Modern women do not put anything on their forehead. That's

probably the reason why Prabhupada told ISKCON women to wear the

regular tilaka in order to distinguish them from others.

Another reason: It's Her personal choice.

 

 

 

 

Bhrigu Samhita's relevance to devotees

 

 

Q.

How perfect are Bhrigu-Samhita's predictions? A lot of ISKCON followers

consult Bhrigu. Can our current actions drastically change our destiny?

A. Bhrigu-samhita, being a part of the Vedic

literature, is all-perfect. It deals with astrological science and the

predictions made according these calculations are always accurate.

In his purport to Srimad-Bhagavatam (6.1.49), Srila Prabhupada

writes, " A human being must be educated to understand his past life and

how he can endeavour for a better life in the future. There is even a

book, called Bhrigu-Samhita which reveals information about one's past,

present and future lives according to astrological calculations.

Somehow or other, one must be enlightened about his past, present and

future. "

With proper reference to the context, this instruction is meant to

make us aware of the importance of the human form of life so that we

don't take it cheaply. If astrological predictions can help us

understand our future destiny, we may take corrective action so that we

can " endeavour for a better life in the future, " which of course means

a life that is more Krishna conscious.

Our current actions and also our thoughts, prepare our future

destiny because they decide what we think at the time of death.

" Whatever state of being one remembers when he quits his body, O son of

Kunti, that state he will attain without fail, " Krishna says in the

Bhagavad-gita (8.6). If we think of Krishna at death, we go to His

abode.

Overall, Prabhupada did not very much encourage his disciples to

consult astrological charts and understand the future. As soon as one

takes to Krishna consciousness, all his karma is destroyed, and the

Lord takes full charge of the devotee. Whatever happens in his life

either auspicious or inauspicious happens under the direct supervision

of the Lord. The devotee therefore has nothing to worry about his

future.

 

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