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How do I become a Hare Krishna convert?

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There is no need to convert officially, because the basic principle is that we already have this love for Krishna inside of us but through our association with the material world we have become contaminated in our consciousness and have forgotten our eternal love for God.

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How do I make my husband understand all of this and believe in Krishna?

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Don't do this. You should never try to change a person or force someone to believe as you do. Just let him know about Lord Krishna and leave it. Leave it to Krishna.

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How can I be a strong devotee of lord Krishna?

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Just follow Krishna Consciousness strictly and honestly and avoid all sinful activities. Do your material duty (Artha) under the laws of Lord Krishna.

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Can an uninitiated person offer water and fruit at the altar with prayers to Lord Krishna?

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That depends on how devoted you are. If you truly by heart offer anything, it is never an offense.

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How do I join Iskcon after the age of 45?

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There is no age restriction in joining Iskcon. Simply find a local temple you can visit and seek out someone who is like-minded and can offer you some guidance in your spiritual path.

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How can I be a good Krishna devotee if I am a child and live in a house with Christians?

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It does not matter who you are or who you live with. If you want to become a devotee of Krishna, think of him as your friend and have pure devotion and selfless love for him. To Krishna, all are the same irrespective of the religion they follow. See him in all. Let go of this differentiation of religion, creed, and country. Have complete faith and belief in him.

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How do I get closer to Krishna?

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Pray to Him! Even if you are not completely convinced about His presence in your life, try to ignore the doubts for a moment, and just ask Him sincerely to bring you closer to Him. You will be surprised how much can change in your life.

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Can a person get expelled from ISKCON?

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Yes, chances are if a person is disrespectful or harmful to others, he or she can get expelled from ISKCON.

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Can I sing Aarti of the Lord in temple if I am not yet initiated?

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Yes, you can still sing even if you are not yet initiated.

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Why should a woman be in the house and not to do work like a man outside?

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In modern times women also work like a man outside, but in some places of India, people believe in superstition and believe that women should be in the house and not work like a man.They think that a woman is less powerful than a man.

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Can I eat meat and still be in Krishna's consciousness?

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Yes, you can chant Hare Krishna and still eat meal. However, to become an initiated member in Iskcon or any vaishnava movement, you must give up all kinds of non veg food altogether. You are expected to follow the 4 regulative principles while following gaudiya vaishnavism and most branches of Hinduism. Eating meat while wearing or chanting on Tulsi beads is considered extremely offensive to Shrimati Vrinda Devi, a pure devotee of the Lord.

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How do I tell my parents about my wish to join ISKCON?

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Be honest. Tell them what you like about ISKCON devotees, and how you feel being a devotee will help you be a better person.

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I love Krishna, I love to do poojaa, kirtan, japa. But still, why am I not able to control my mind and my thoughts?

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Practice makes perfect. Controlling thoughts takes time. Practice yoga and try your best to think of Him.

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I am a teenager and I really love to eat non-vegetarian. Vegetarian food is a problem. I what to move closer to Krishna.

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The food we eat affects how we think according to Hinduism. Eating sattvic (good) food will give you good thoughts of bhakti. Eating non-veg will trigger negative thoughts. It's your choice.

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I have already had illicit sex, How do I go about purifying myself as I feel like I have failed the principles that I was taught as a child? At the time I thought let me try, now I deeply regret it.

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Hare Krishna! It doesn't matter. yesterday was a history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift that is present. You only have control of your present. so, just regularly chant the hare krishna maha mantra, read prabhupada's books, and chill cause the lord will help you if you really want to change and ask him sincerely.

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What does Krishna consciousness actually means? And who is Krishna in Bhagavadgita?

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Lord Krishna is the supersoul and we all are tiny souls and we are part and parcel of Lord Krishna. Being Krishna conscious means to actually know your position as a servant of Lord Krishna and serve him lovingly. He will reciprocate and be your friend.

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I am 14 I do Mala on tulsi beads but I eat egg too as I need protein. I’ll leave it when I’ll grow older but from where will I get protein and other nutrients, how would I live without diary products?

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There is absolutely no need to leave dairy products. try having different types of grains and seeds like sprouts to substitute the eggs. You could do an online search on vegetarian alternatives for high protein food. Additionally if you live in India, you may buy a powder known as proteinx - mix it with milk and sugar and drink daily.

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If I’m not yet a vegetarian and I’m singing Kirtan in a Hare Rama Hare Krsna festival, is it okay or the devotees will get offended?

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It is really good to sing the hare krishna maha mantra. It does not matter if you are a vegetarian or not. But, try to stop eating meat...

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Is it really important to be a complete vegetarian? So that God can listen to his devotees prayers and can love them?

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Yes. it is required to be a complete vegetarian because we should not cause harm to our fellow living beings.

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Is it wrong to kill pests like lizards?

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Every living being has a right to live. Only if it is the case the animal seeks to bite or kill you, then you would have reason to kill it. However, it is better to learn to live alongside other beings, and not put yourself in harm's way by practicing safe ways to live around animals where you are.

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How should we meditate and where?

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You can meditate in your home. Fold your legs (sit cross-legged) and place your hands on your knees. Close your eyes and chant the name of the god - or just be quiet.

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Can I be gay and still practice Krishna consciousness? I really want to grow spiritually, I've done my studies and research and want to practice Krishna consciousness.

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Yes, Krishna is symbol of love, and love is everything that Lord Krishna proved. You can still pray to him and practice Krishna consciousness.

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I am depressed in life without job. How can I overcome with the help of Krishna consciousness.

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Read Bhagavad Gita. It contains a lot of teachings which we can apply to our daily life. It will also give you motivation.

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Can I worship Lord Krishna and the same time worship Lord Ganesha?

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Yes, you can but firstly make a relationship with Krishna, as it helps to get closer to him. I worship Krishna as my husband and as I have no brother, I know Shri Ganesha and Kartike Ji as my brother. Krishna is my istha dev. So, you should also choose one God as your istha dev.

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How will I know when I'm fully Krishna conscious?

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You will know this when you do not have any wish for worldly pleasures, are calm always and have the desire to treat everyone with love, even your enemies.

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Do I have to shave my head and wear a dhoti if I join?

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No, it's not compulsory. If it helps you may, but nobody will force you to do these things.

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