Swami B. V. Tripurari Live Q&A; Jun 15, 2025: Time Flies When You're Having Fun
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Questions on today’s Swami call:
0:00 Is there any benefit to practice of bhakti if the understanding of it is covered by any of the three modes of nature?
5:49 To what extent do brahmavadis understand or accept the three aspects of the absolute (Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan), particularly the form of Bhagavan?
12:26 Pranama, Maharaja. Have you had the occasion to advice devotee couples in situations where they have felt a sense of disconnect from one another with regards to practicing Krishna consciousness?
20:31 How can a beginner devotee recognize and advanced devotee?
25:45 How important is it to take shelter of a pure devotee?
38:42 Can a devotee serve as a guru on the strength of the holy name although they may not be entirely pure?
39:45 Is it appropriate for devotees to speak proudly of their guru’s purity although it appears that the guru’s qualification does not match the definition of a pure devotee?
44:49 How should be deal with intermediaries between ourselves and our guru when we do not find them trustworthy although our guru trusts them?
55:36 Are Sri Krishna’s friends helping him pass the painful time of separation from Sri Radha by entertaining him?
56:54 What mood should a devotee imbibe in order to carry on happily with practice although they may have lingering philosophical doubts?
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