Ask the Monk: Answers to Life's Most Intriguing Questions

Spirituality and religion are integral parts of any culture and since these subjects are unfortunately not part of our academic curriculum , we have to seek answers to the questions we face ,from random sources such as family, friends and now social media. These answers may or may not be accurate , we are not sure!Scriptures are the best source to provide us with the correct answers but we do not have time to study our scriptures in depth.We are blessed to read this book as it gives answers to so many commonly asked questions and the best part is that these answers are taken directly from Bhagwad Gita , Srimad Bhagvatam and the Vedas so there is absolute clarity , leaving no room for further doubts and confusion.Out of the many question answers , one which I remember and I can personally relate to is " Does vedic literature allow meat eating ".In this context I have a friend who says that they offer meat to Goddess Durga during certain days so her logic is if meat eating is bad why would there be such a ritual. To this Prabhuji Nityanand Charan Das in his present book explains that when sacrifices are offered to Goddess Kali she does not eat it as she is a vaishnavi and wife of Lord Shiva, the most compassionate personality. But because some worshippers desire meat, sacrifices were started to regulate their desires.Another point that Prabhuji has touched is about some scriptures which say that God is Nirakar which means God does not have a form. It actually means that God does not have a mundane form like we have, but He does have a spiritual form. So there are some scriptures which touch upon a preliminary understanding with the goal of guiding one towards the ultimate understanding. Such scriptures help people to come to a basic level of understanding which helps to bring a change in their perspective of God and helps them to develop reverence towards God.This book makes an interesting reading as there are many questions answered with simplicity and meaningful analogies.The book is a treasure!! worth reading again and again and worth sharing with all whom we care for!

Such a beautiful wisdom filled book . It’s a book for all age groups . In this world full of illusion and confusions this book acts like a guiding light to all our questions. So much of clarity and easy language . Passing it as a Diwali gift to all my near and dear ones .One of the best book I have ever come across. Sincere heartfelt gratitude to the author for giving us this knowledge house 🙏

Insightful read. Must read to know and understand deeper truths of life. Well written by Nityanand Charan Das in an articulate way

Growing up, you tend to have so many questions about why we do what we do & it’s significance wrt spirituality . A big thank you to the author for penning down answers to all my questions & informing us the real meaning. A must, must read as it untangles life questions with precision and is to the point. Grateful!!

Book Quality : 5/5Currently read till 13th question & so far the knowledge is pure gem.Everything the author "Nityanand Charan Das" has written, it's based on scriptures.

A big thank you to the author for penning down answers to all my questions & informing us the real meaning of many spiritual Vedic literature a must, must read as it untangles life questions with precision and is to the point. Grateful!! Gratitude Always. Prabhuji 🙏

Highly recommended for everyone who is just curious about Sanatan Dharma basic knowledgeJust go for it .....👍🏻

This book is a real gem. I repeat this book is a real gem. Must read book for all the practitioners of spirituality. Thank you Nityananda Charan Prabhu for this wonderful book.Hare KrishnaDandavats