God Can Lift a Mountain

In today's world we find many so called gurus who claim that everyone is God or that they are God. But in this connection we should understand what are some of the benchmarks by which we can determine who is actually God. For example, when Krishna was personally present on this planet 5,000 years ago He lifted the huge mountain named Govardhan Hill and held it aloft effortlessly for seven days on the little finger of His left hand. Anybody who is God will have to power to also lift a mountain and hold it effortlessly for seven days. So if anybody comes to us claiming that they are God or that their guru is God, we will ask that they or their guru will have to prove it to us by holding a mountain aloft for seven days.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

P.S. Today is called Govardhan Puja. This is the day over 5,000 years ago when Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill in Vrindavan, India. We encourage you to attend the joyous festivities at your nearest Hare Krishna center.

Lord Krishna Lifting Govardhan Hill

Lord Krishna Lifting Govardhan Hill

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: Krishna Reciprocate with Sincere Chanting?

Please accept my humble obeisances.

Sir, is it true that Lord Buddha is an incarnation of Lord Krishna? And is it true that when a person chants sincerely and with discipline Lord Krishna creates situations to enhance his or her chanting and overall bhakti?

Regards,

Sunil

Answer: He Reciprocates According to Our Surrender

Yes, Lord Buddha is listed as an incarnation of Krishna in the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Krishna says in the Bhagavad-gita that in as much as one surrenders unto Him that He will reward that person accordingly. Therefore when a devotee chants sincerely with love the Lord definitely reciprocates with him by helping him to improve his chanting and his bhakti more and more.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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