Hinduism and ISKCON attacked in Bangladesh
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The situation in Bangladesh is becoming increasingly grave, with minorities, especially Hindus, being threatened by elements that have gained significant power. The government is not doing much to protect these minorities. ISKCON has been accused of being a terrorist organization, and its members are being threatened. Several Hindu leaders, including a Krishna devotee, Chinmoy Krishna…

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If someone puts in the same efforts as me but gets better results, how to avoid envy?
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Answer Podcast Transcription : Transcriber: Suresh Gupta Question: If someone puts in the same efforts as me but gets better results, how to avoid envy? Answer: All of us are on a multi life-time journey where actions and results are not simply a linear connection. We see that a particular action done by us leads…

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Is repressing the sexual instinct harmful?
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From: mahadev 1.Does repression of sexual instinct is harmful in any way to mind & body. What should be a balanced view towards it ? 2.What measures you take and suggest to someone who is trying to get over it ? 3.My take on it is that unless there is some thing higher it is…

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Isn’t the Gita’s comparing women with vaishyas and shudras derogatory?
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Transcribed by: Bhaktin Raji NachiappanQuestion: Isn’t the Gita’s comparing women with vaishyas and shudras derogatory?Answer: This can be explained at three levels:Firstly, is it that Lord Krishna is endorsing the comparison of women with vaishyas and shudras or is he simply stating that? Let us examine verse 9.32 of Bhagavad-gita where the reference comes: maam hi partha vyapashritya,…

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How do we differentiate between tolerating a situation by being patient or just leaving the situation because we are getting too much hurt?
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Transcribed by: Sundarinath dasQuestion: How do we differentiate between tolerating a situation by being patient or just leaving thesituation because we are getting too much hurt?Answer (short):Tolerance means that while doing our duty, there will be inconveniences and distresses that weshould tolerate.Our service to Krishna is our supreme duty or virtue and we may have…

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