Question: How to avoid the problems of anemia, low hemoglobin and protein deficiency as a vegetarian? Answer: The main cause of anemia, or low hemoglobin, is a lack of iron. Green vegetables, especially dark green vegetables are very high in iron. So it’s back to that idea when I was mentioning that to eat a lot of greens is necessary. Also when you...
More12. Why is meat eating forbidden in the Bible only on fasting days while allowed all the rest days?
Question: Why is meat eating forbidden in the Bible only on fasting days while allowed all the rest days? Answer: Because that’s their understanding. It doesn’t mean it’s correct. But why not on fasting days? Because you don’t eat it at all, right. See, certain scriptures appeal to certain groups of people who are on a certain level of...
More13. How old are you? Do you have children? What is your weight?
Question: How old are you? Do you have children? What is your weight? Answer: This is an exam. What did I eat for breakfast? (Laughing) Number one, how old am I? I’m eternal, the same age as you are. But I’ve been in this body for almost 68 years, which went by very quick, by the way. As I’ve mentioned, I do have one daughter, 31. And I weigh pretty...
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Question: Should we be afraid of 2012? Answer: Do not fear! (Laughing)
More15. I have mantras. You gave more. How to combine them?
Question: I have mantras. You gave more. How to combine them? Answer: I don’t know what mantras you have. But we give these mantras which were handed down through our line of perfect teachers from the Lord Himself. These mantras are authorized in the Vedic texts and propagated by the Supreme Lord Himself, Lord Gauranga. And we know what these mantras do....
More16. WHAT DOES TRANSCENDENTAL MEAN?
Question: You often use the word “transcendental.” How do you understand it? What does “transcendental” mean? Answer: Transcendental means transcendent to the material world, or spiritual. Transcendental sound means not material sound but spiritual sound. Transcendental realm means the spiritual world. Etc....
More17. At what age should a child be turned vegetarian? From birth?
Question: At what age should a child be turned vegetarian? From birth? Answer: In the womb. Really. If the mother is a vegetarian, the child is a vegetarian in the womb. And, again, this is the design. Of course, when they are born, they are vegetarians from that moment till they leave their body. I know many, many children who were in this situation. And...
More18. Is it good for a person to fast at least once a week?
Question: Is it good for a person to fast at least once a week? Answer: It can be very useful. But for some people, because of their bodily constitution, it’s not really that good for them. For the other people, because of their constitution, it’s almost necessary for them in order to have the optimal health. But if you want to say generally, it’s a...
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