Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja

The Oldest Depiction of Kṛṣṇa (01/16/13) Dear _______, There was once a big book written by BP Banerjee (Head of National Museum at Delhi]) called “Krishna in Indian Art.” We had this book as a reference at the time of writing “Vaishnava India.” In that book Banerjee traces the earliest examples of Kṛṣṇa in Indian art. If you can Read more...

Three Essential Qualities (12/16/12) Dear _____, Patience (the ability to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious), enthusiasm (always eager to render service to Kṛṣṇa and to chant the Holy Name) and determination (to remain steadfast even in the face of so many failures and obstacles) are three essential qualities necessary for advancement in Read more...

Our Relationship with Guru is Eternal (12/16/12) Dear _____ Dāsa, I am always thinking about the devotees in _____, so I was very happy to receive your email. In Kṛṣṇa consciousness our guru is the representative of Kṛṣṇa and therefore our relationship with guru is eternal. Kṛṣṇa is very merciful and Kṛṣṇa’s mercy comes to us thru Śrī Guru. Read more...

Answers For ‘Doubting Thomas’ (12/14/12) Dear Thomas, Hare Kṛṣṇa. I read your inquiry with interest. It is a little complicated, but please allow me to try and explain. First of all, when you listen to or read the discources of great Gaudiya Vaiṣṇava ācāryas, one has to give acute attention and also one has to have a background of Read more...

Bringing Children into the World (12/04/12) Dear ______, I have received your letter and read the contents with interest. Regarding your question of bringing children into this world, I have often wondered myself why any sane person would want to do so, especially considering that it is Kali-yuga. Life for most people in Kali-yuga is just a struggle against Read more...

The ‘Bitch’ of the Mind (11/28/12) Dear ______, Your association and service is always appreciated. As for the mind, the best thing is to beat it with shoes every morning and evening. My experience is that the more we engage in works that are beneficial to other, then the more easy it is to advance and keep the 'bitch' Read more...

The Next Chilli is Going to Taste Sweet (11/27/12) Dear _______, Yes it is okay to share with me some of the difficulties that you are going thru with _______. Being separated for sometime might bring you back closer together, but frankly speaking you should be prepared that it may not improve and that more permanent steps might have Read more...

The Only Shelter for Anyone is Kṛṣṇa (11/05/12) Dear _______, I am very happy that your are determined to stay as part of the ____ project. As I am concerned about your welfare, peace of mind, happiness, and spiritual advancement, I am also concerned about the same for all my disciples. I am especially concerned that there is always Read more...

If You Follow My Instructions You Will Always be Successful (10/29/12) Dear _____ Dāsa, You are still young and _____ and ______ are more young than you. You love them and you want to help them, so first you must become a mature man in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I also have much affection for ____ and _____ and I want Read more...

Four Important Things (10/27/12) Dear _____ Dāsa, With youth comes many strong feelings which can be confusing. Four things are important for everyone - chant the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa, do your service, take Kṛṣṇa prasādam and keep friendship with devotees. These are the four main things that you should always do. Mahāprabhu is very kind and He Read more...