Swami B. V. Tripurari Live Q&A; March 15, 2026: Not All Statements of Scripture Are Equal

Questions on today's Swami call:How to hear the caitya-guru before we have reached higher stages of bhakti?Are there any contemporary sadhus that you would recommend hearing from?What is the difference between Dvaraka bhava and Mathura bhava?If Sri Krishna is supposed to be humanlike, why did he mature faster than normal?Why do some devotees in the Brhad-Bhagavatamta say that they have not received any mercy?Is there evil according to Gaudiya Vaishnavism?Will sincere engagement in karma- or jnana-yoga lead to bhakti?Can you explain the sruti smrti puranadi verse in relation to questions of varnasrama and the female diksa guru debate?It is said that one has the follow the Vedic injunctions unless one has firm faith in bhakti. How should firm faith in bhakti be understood here?