Swami B. V. Tripurari Live Q&A; July 30, 2023: The Power of Harinama

Questions on today’s Swami call:

Can you elaborate on the power of the holy name and its relation to our inability to honor the holy name?

Can you explain the difference between the kinds of humility explained in the second and third verses of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s Siksastakam?

Can one who is chanting with impurities in one’s heart hope that their chanting will benefit others?

Can you explain Srila Sridhara Maharaja’s commentary to the Brahma-gayatri? How does he relate this mantra with Radha-dasyam? How would someone conceive of this mantra if their ideal is sakhya-rasa?

Can you tell us something about Sri Krishna’s less known siblings?

What makes you happy?

How would you encourage people who are new to the holy name to chant?