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The key to success in the grihastha ashram is to keep Lord Krishna in the centre. Man is like butter and woman is like fire. So it is but natural that when a man and woman come together, there is an attachment on the bodily platform. If this attachment is diverted (deflected) towards Lord Krishna, […]
Another expression for “getting married” is “entering the grihastha-asrama.” Srila Prabhupada said: “Asrama means something in connection with God. That is called asrama. So grihastha-asrama means one may live with family, children, wife, children, friends – that’s all right. Live. Whatever life is suitable for you, you accept. But you. . . cultivate Krishna consciousness.” […]
In this letter, Srila Prabhupada is encouraging a devotee couple to become ideal in their practice of Krishna consciousness and also help spread the message of God to all. My Dear Sriman Tradhis and my dear daughter Nagapatni Devi Dasi, Please both accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated nil […]
The following verse appears in the Pancha Tantra: Ayam nijah paro vyakti gananam laghucetasam Uadar caritanam tu vasudhaiv kutumbakam One who is narrow-minded, (laghu cetasam) thinks in terms of this is mine, and I must use it for myself. But one who is broad-minded (udar caritanam), considers the whole universe as his family, Krishna’s family. […]
The following is a letter by Srila Prabhupada to a devotee couple encouraging them to become stronger in their Krsna consciousness as a service to Krsna. My Dear Sriman Tradhis and my dear daughter Nagapatni Devi Dasi, Please both accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated nil from our Los […]
Giving in charity and serving guests, make grihastha ashram most auspicious. A grihastha makes spiritual advancement by giving in charity to the other three ashram as, which are meant exclusively for making spiritual progress. They are not supposed to be burdened with the problems of earning a livelihood for food, clothing and shelter. This is […]
The following is a letter by Srila Prabhupada to one of his disciples (dated 4 July, 1971) explaining the responsibilities of householder life. My Dear Babrubahun, Please accept my blessings. I thank you very much for your very kind letter dated 25th January, 1971. Yes, you may get yourself married, provided that you can meet […]
The following is a letter by Srila Prabhupada to a disciple advising how to live in householder life without artificially practicing separation from his wife. My Dear Hamsaduta, Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter of May 27, 1968, and noted the contents carefully. As you are married, there is […]
Offering hospitality is not a matter of formality but one of consciousness. A guest must feel welcome. A grihastha should ensure that his guest does not leave his home dissatisfied. Love and warmth is the principal element in hospitality to guests. The process of serving should not be ritualistic or mechanical. Srimad Bhagvatam [1. 13. […]
Bhaktin Suzanne and Nitai dasa have decided to marry. Bhaktin Suzanne, a devotee for almost a year, is convinced that Nitai will make her blissfully happy while Nitai thinks that he has been a resident temple devotee for too long. Even though he sees marriage as proof that he is not a strong devotee and […]
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