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What happens to the soul after the death of the body?
At the time of death, the soul leaves the body and takes on a new body according to its karma and desires. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that this cycle of birth and death, known as samsāra, continues until the soul becomes liberated through devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.
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What is the soul, and how is it different from the body?
The soul, or ātma, is eternal, unchanging, and distinct from the temporary material body. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the soul is the source of consciousness and the true identity of every living being.
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Why is a guru necessary for spiritual advancement?
A bona fide guru acts as a spiritual guide, leading the disciple on the path of self-realization. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasized that without the guidance of a guru, it is impossible to understand the teachings of the scriptures or achieve genuine spiritual progress.
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Why is chanting the Hare Krishna mantra emphasized so much in bhakti-yoga?
Chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra is the most effective means of spiritual realization in this age of Kali. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the mantra directly connects us with Kṛṣṇa, purifying the heart and awakening our natural love for Him.
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What is bhakti-yoga, and how does it differ from other paths of spiritual practice?
Bhakti-yoga, the yoga of devotion, is the process of reconnecting with Kṛṣṇa through loving service. Śrīla Prabhupāda describes bhakti-yoga as the highest and most direct path to self-realization because it is based on developing a personal, loving relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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If God exists and is all-loving, why do we experience suffering?
Suffering arises when we forget our eternal relationship with Krishna and act independently of His will. Srila Prabhupada explained that suffering in the material world is a result of our misuse of free will and our entanglement in material desires.
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What is karma, and how does it affect our lives?
Karma refers to the law of cause and effect, where every action has a corresponding reaction. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the law of karma governs the material world, binding us to the cycle of birth and death based on our deeds.
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Who or what is God? How can we understand Him?
God is Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Srila Prabhupada explains that Krishna is not an abstract concept or impersonal force but the ultimate source of all energies, the original person, and the cause of all causes. To know Krishna is to know everything.
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Am I this body, or is there something more to my identity?
You are not this body. According to Srila Prabhupada’s teachings in the Bhagavad-gita, you are an eternal spiritual soul (atma), distinct from the temporary material body. Understanding this is the first step toward self-realization and true happiness.
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Why do we exist? Is there a higher purpose to life, or is everything just random?
Life is not a product of chance or a meaningless series of events. As Srila Prabhupada explains in his teachings on the Bhagavad-gita, the purpose of life is to understand that we are not these material bodies but eternal spiritual souls, part and parcel of Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Human life is especially meant for this realization, without which one misses the higher potential of human life.
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