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Haridham

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  1. shiva? Do you worship krsna and durga or just one???
  2. am I wrong if I only worship Krsna? I mean Prabhupad and my guru were dedicated to krsna, the supreme personality of godhead. For me my guru Maharaj and krsna are enough. For me they are my final authority. Hare Krsna p.s I respect Jiva Goswami Highly but I am rather confused about this point. Causes doubts, but doubts are good thats how we become stronger.
  3. There was this young boy dressed up as krsna along with a flute and such trying to get into the iskcon temple and the temple authorities just woudnt let him in. THere was some wacky stuff happening in Vrindavan. I still loved it. Radhe Syam!!!!
  4. so should we start worshiping Durga devi also? I mean my mind is set on krsna and its not going to change. I guess I will never attain liberation but if I have to serve krsna life after life then so be it i guess. I learning how neophyte I really am. Maybe someone will present something else that will change my mind. I am going to hell. lol. To I still understand krsna to be the supreme and anyone else to be their servent. I think I was going to hell anyways but this might just confirm my ticket. lol Hare Krsna
  5. Haridham

    Moksha

    my friend you are limiting Krsna to your imperfect and limited senses. Just because you are limited doesnt mean krsna is. Dont misinterpret krsna's words. He says it himself he has a spiritual form, you should read the bhagavat gita as it is and if you have, read it again and try to understand it. Now we are not krsna, we are part and parcel of krsna. Krsna is the whole and we are part and parcel of the whole. Qualitively we are like krsna but not quantitively. Being part of the whole doesnt make you the whole, it just makes you part of the whole. I have a two hands, two legs, a stomach, a head etc, etc etc but I am not my hands, I am not my legs they just make the whole body. ("He whose mind is fixed on my PERSONAL form, always engaged in worshiping Me with great and transcendental faith, is considered by Me to be most perfect." --- Bhagavad-gita 12.2) again and again, i would take krsna's authority over yours. BG 7.24: Unintelligent men, who do not know Me perfectly, think that I, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, was impersonal before and have now assumed this personality. Due to their small knowledge, they do not know My higher nature, which is imperishable and supreme. and here he states again... ......BG 7.25: I am never manifest to the foolish and unintelligent. For them I am covered by My internal potency, and therefore they do not know that I am unborn and infallible. Therefore, by acting on instinct without thought for a deluded self, one achieves moksa. The key to moksa, is not reaching a state of non-desire, nor is it seeking to end karma, the key to moksa is realising that you are part of the illusion of self also, not just everything that you perceive around you. Once you realise that you too do not really exist as an 'I' but as 'limb'/'idea' of Brahman/Krsna then you will achieve moksa. This is what is meant in the Gita, that is why without jnana, bhakti and karma yoga are worthless. Once realising has occurred in jnana one needs to then forget jnana, let go of it, and follow karma yoga via bhakti yoga, that is acting without thought and desire (because one realises that one is merely part of the whole and not individual). well krsna has another opinion and funny how a light can talk eh???? BG 8.28: A person who accepts the path of devotional service is not bereft of the results derived from studying the Vedas, performing austere sacrifices, giving charity or pursuing philosophical and fruitive activities. Simply by performing devotional service, he attains all these, and at the end he reaches the supreme eternal abode. So your above statement doesnt match with what krsna has to say. I find it funny that you have a form but something that created you doesnt have a form???? That is interesting isnt it. Kinda like saying the fruits are there but the tree that produced the fruit doesnt have a form. So yes krsna and bramjyoti are the same. Bramajyoti is krsna's energy. If there is sunlight there must be the sun right? So with the energy there must be an energetic. Where does the Bramajyoti come from? Brahma Samhita also states the following. īśvaraḥ paramaḥ kṛṣṇaḥ sac-cid-ānanda-vigrahaḥ anādir ādir govindaḥ sarva-kāraṇa-kāraṇam BS 5.1: Kṛṣṇa who is known as Govinda is the Supreme Godhead. He has an eternal blissful spiritual body. He is the origin of all. He has no other origin and He is the prime cause of all causes. Nothing wrong with being one of Krsna's cows actually. THat would be the most wonderful thing. avajānanti māṃ mūḍhā mānuṣīṃ tanum āśritam paraṃ bhāvam ajānanto mama bhūta-maheśvaram Fools deride Me when I descend in the human form. They do not know My transcendental nature as the Supreme Lord of all that be surrender to krsna instead of challenging him, then you can understand him. teṣāṃ satata-yuktānāṃ bhajatāṃ prīti-pūrvakam dadāmi buddhi-yogaṃ taṃ yena mām upayānti te BG 10.10: To those who are constantly devoted to serving Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me. So hope that clears things up, there are other verses too by the way if it doesnt help but if this doesnt help then what krsna says is correct and there will be no point in me posting anything. I am sure others will surely point things out to you as you go along. Chant Hare krsna Haridham
  6. Hare Krsna everyone. I was at work today and I realise that although behind the facade(sp) of smiling faces and "good jobs" there is big time envy when someone is succesful at something or when someone desires something but the one he doesnt like achieve it. I mean if someone new comes along and does a good job there is a lot of internel bitterness. Ofcourse the whole material world is like this. I know for a fact about this because of my marriage issues with the guju community. My friend sent me the following from a comment from prabhupad. Regarding the envious people our position has nothing to do with them. They cannot do anything and if somebody does something, they will be envious. That is the nature of third class men. My Guru Maharaja once told this story; one friend informed another that one man has become the High Court Judge. "Oh No!" he replied, "No. That cannot be right.Yes, he is a Judge," said the first friend. "I have seen him sitting on the bench." The second man replied, "Maybe. But I dont think he is getting any salary." Such envious men will find out some fault anywhere. There is no fault, actually, but they will manufacture some fault. That is their business. So many persons were envious of my Guru Maharaja, but He was always preaching and did not care for them... --Srila Prabhupada --41.Envy --Srila Prabhupada Upadesa-Ratnakar These third class men look even more third class when they dont even realise that they are envious. I mean from the expression on their face, body language to how they behave. just sad. Hare Krsna
  7. I love sak yum yum I dont like spinach much though
  8. goloka-namni nija-dhamni tale ca tasya devi mahesa-hari-dhamasu tesu tesu te teo prabhava-nicaya vihitas ca yena govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami "devi mahesa-hari-dhamasu tesu tesu" Wow I am preety high up there. Haridham Hare Krsna
  9. There we go, Jndas did it. He explained more then i could ever. Where have you been jndas? I admire and respect you a lot, please accept my humble obesensies. If i can keep in touch with you it be great, I would like to know more from you. Hare krsna
  10. BG 9.10: This material nature, which is one of My energies, is working under My direction, O son of Kuntī, producing all moving and nonmoving beings. Under its rule this manifestation is created and annihilated again and again. So Durga devi(kali) is the servent of krsna. I am sure someone will explain more who are more qualified. Hare krsna
  11. This was sent to me by a friend. This is why how important it is to serve Lord Sri Krsna. Serve him and you serve everyone....not vice versa Once Duryodhana satisfied Durvasa Muni very nicely, and Durvasa Muni wanted to give him some benidiction, "Now you take some benidictions, whatever you like." So Duryodhana was very cunning. His only aim was how to cheat the Pandavas. So he said, "My dear sir, I shall ask you some day. Not now." So "All right." So when the Pandavas were in the forest and Duryodhana's plan was how to tease them. So he approached Durvasa Muni, "My dear sir, you wanted to give me some benidiction. I have come for it.YesNow, you go to the Pandavas, with all your disciples, sixty thousand disciples, and you go when Draupadi has taken her food." So Durvasa muni one day... Because he wanted to give that benediction, he approached the Pandavas in the forest. And it is the duty of the ksatriya to receive the brahmanas. So they were, they were, they had finished their lunch, and Durvasa Muni came. So how they can deny? They are ksatriyas. "Yes, my lord. You can, you are welcomed. Just take your bath, and we are making arrangement..." What arranement they will make? in the forest? So they were preplexed. So Krsna, kaunteya pratijanihi na me bhaktah pranasyai... Krsna's vow is the he will see always His devotees are protected. So when they were preplexed, Krsna came. Krsna came that "What is the problem?" They explained, "This is the problem." Then asked Draupadi that "You have already finished..." Because Draupadi had an, a benediction that so long as she does not take his (her) lunch, any number of men come, she, she will be able to feed. That was his (her)... But she had finished her lunch. Then Krsna said, "Just go, find out some foodstuff, any little in the kitchen." They said, "No, everything is finished. There is no food.No, just try to see." Then in one pot, they saw a little sak, a vegetable, was stuck up. So they brought it and Krsna took it, immediatly. So as soon as Krsna took, all the Durvasa Muni and company, they, they felt that their belly is filled up. Tasmin tutso jagat tustah. So they were feeling ashamed that "How shall we go? We cannot take any food?" So they fled away from the Ganges. Yes many people say you serve man, god will be pleased but serving god is more important as it will spead to everyone. Hare Krsna
  12. want to merge, devotees want to serve krsna which is a loving exchange between the devotee and krsna. When you merege there is no service, no service means no love.
  13. are you serious in telling me that i should advice nothing? I think she asked me because she considers me a "hindu"(yes its always going to be in quotes) I dont just want to all of a sudden ignore her or something. It definatly wont look good for fellow vaisnavas. I dont think she is toying with me. She seemed sincere and she knows I am married. Anyways, seriously what should I tell her if she asks again.
  14. were u joking priitha ji because I coudnt hear a thing, my comp is also kinda not working properly
  15. what song? did you mistake us for dogs who hear on low frequency or something
  16. That was a very nice post ghari. Thank you very much. One thing that was interesting today at work was that I met this Muslim girl who asked me the question "do you think its ok if a muslim girl is with a muslim guy" and without hesitation I said "no". I exlplained to her that we are not these bodies and its more important that a relationship between the souls is develepod rather then bodies. I also said God wasnt limited to any religion and he has millions of names and two of which are allah and krsna. I felt in her eyes that she was in a great dilema, I told her to relax and take things slowely as she was telling me that her father although understading when hearing of the news was quite disapointed. I just told her not to be in anxiety but depend on allah and things will he ok. Now I am wondering if I did the right thing because what if what i said causes her problems with the family etc. She was telling me how decent this guy was etc and I just told her that she has to live her life but she should not worry to much about boys. I just told her try to understand all the situations around you first before making a move. Any advice in what I should do or tell her on monday. Hare Krsna
  17. Mahakji Hari bolo. Vancha Kalpa Prabhu. I am a recent poster on this forum and I have seen some of your old posts and wish to say that I am glad I finally get to write to you. You are a really good devotee and I dont know what encounters we will have but it seems you havent posted in a while. You are absolutely right when you say devotee association is a must. I had wondered what had happend to some of the devotees in the past. Please accept my humble obesensies as well. My name is Haridham, what does your name mean anyway? I have never heard of that name. It sounds nice thats for sure. Hare Krsna
  18. Well, I was at work today and I met someone who was/is a sufi muslim and we somehow or other got into the conversation about religion and I found out he knew about us devotees. He didnt say much accept he also has beads like us but with a hundred instead of hundred and eight. He also said he has read a little bit of the bagavat gita. Then ofcourse he proceeded to say that I should read the Quran and let him know if I have any spiritual problems. Now I am not sure what his idea is but what do I say to something like that without insulting him or get in some religious war? My other question is that who does Krsna(god, allah) listen to? I mean we all pray to him, weather we call him Allah or Krsna right. Are my prayers less signifant then his? Or are his prayers less significant then mine? I mean he is probably "praying" to allah that I become a muslim and I dont really think its a problem if he is a muslim but devotees would pray that more people become krsna consciouss and someone would pray that we become christian or something else. Who does krsna listen to? So we are considered the absolute truth but every religion states that right. They are the only way and now I understand that i would never leave krsna conciousness or prabhupads movement but how are we the absolute truth and someone else not? Wow so many questions. Hare Krsna
  19. ask Ricky Martin, he knows. your a week to late.
  20. Haridham

    SUICIDE

    There was a time when I was quite suicidle and thought I was lost and didnt have a way out. I thought I could chant and commit suicide and I have found a loop hole. The more I chanted the more I didnt want to commit suicide. There are no loopholes out of the material world. When we go through these things we need association more then anything. Sure we can tell people that they become ghosts or its a sinful act but when someone is in that state of mind they dont give a shoot. They should have people around them who can help them as well. If people come out of it they become stronger and they realise its lack of spirituality and understanding of the material world that is causing the disturbance in their mind. Hare Krsna
  21. Hare Krsna, why are we called spirit souls???? Isnt spirit and soul similar? Or if its spiritual soul, arent we spiritual to begin with? Your conscioussness or soul(spirit) is the same thing isnt it?
  22. Haridham

    Moksha

    moxa = moksa is life's 4th goal, prema is life's 5th goal. Spiritual life is no popularity contest. When all around u shun u, u know u r making some progress. When you made the above comment who were you refering to? Also what are the first three goals?
  23. Haridham

    Moksha

    well moksa ji, krsna states otherwise in the bagavat gita. I think I would take the authority of krsna over you. BG 12.2: The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: Those who fix their minds on My personal form and are always engaged in worshiping Me with great and transcendental faith are considered by Me to be most perfect. BG 7.29: Intelligent persons who are endeavoring for liberation from old age and death take refuge in Me in devotional service. They are actually Brahman because they entirely know everything about transcendental activities. BG 7.30: Those in full consciousness of Me, who know Me, the Supreme Lord, to be the governing principle of the material manifestation, of the demigods, and of all methods of sacrifice, can understand and know Me, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, even at the time of death. BG 8.7: Therefore, Arjuna, you should always think of Me in the form of Kṛṣṇa and at the same time carry out your prescribed duty of fighting. With your activities dedicated to Me and your mind and intelligence fixed on Me, you will attain Me without doubt BG 8.8: He who meditates on Me as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, his mind constantly engaged in remembering Me, undeviated from the path, he, O Pārtha, is sure to reach Me. Also your statement that says krsna is impersonal is not what krsna says BG 7.24: Unintelligent men, who do not know Me perfectly, think that I, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, was impersonal before and have now assumed this personality. Due to their small knowledge, they do not know My higher nature, which is imperishable and supreme Its good to read the bagavat gita. Hare Krsna
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