Prabhus

You might find yourself in different situations: You might be already working and earning; you might still be studying; you might be looking for a job – whatever the case may be, if you are thinking of getting married, you need to also think about money. Producing, consuming and distributing wealth are central aspects of […]

Emotional maturity refers to your ability to understand and manage your emotions in a productive, Krsna conscious way. Emotional maturity is defined as how well you are able to respond to situations, control your emotions and behave in a proper, devotional manner when dealing with others. Srila Prabhupada said: “Every madman also has a mind

Ask yourself: “Have I learnt how to manage my material life so I can provide for my family and – at the same time – do I have a strong spiritual foundation in serving guru and Krsna selflessly? Can I bring enough money home? Do I have a place where a woman can come and

Some people – especially men – think that getting married means to fail. Perhaps they strongly valued their identity as a brahmacari or aspired to become one; perhaps they dreamed of taking sannyasa early in life; perhaps they have been preached to that getting married is just maya, illusion… Be whatever it may, some young

There is a natural attraction between men and women; there is a natural pleasure in being together, especially at the beginning of the relationship. The foolish believe that since they like each other, they will be happy forever. But things change, feelings change, and if the couple doesn’t know what is happening and how to

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 Krsna

Half of this lesson is a transcription of a Bhagavad-gita lecture Srila Prabhupada gave in 1966, in New York, in which he also mentions his own experience as a grihastha making the Deity the center of his household and accepting Krsna as the proprietor and the enjoyer, and offering everything to Him as a sacrifice,

Srila Prabhupada wrote: “This marriage is serious business and not to be taken lightly.” (Letter to Madhukantha, 8 August 1971) One month before Srila Prabhupada had also written: “This marriage ceremony is serious business and not to be taken lightly. You must remain strong in Krsna’s service, then household life is very nice.” (Letter to

In every human interaction it’s important to clarify expectations; so, as you are starting this course, we wish to clarify some essential information and what we expect from you. This Course Is for Prabhupadanugas As we already said, we believe that to have a healthy, happy marriage you need to follow Srila Prabhupada’s teachings; in