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The study of \"Shrimad-Bhagavatam\" is not a theory, but a powerful tool of inner transformation if we meditate on its topics in a proper systematic way and bring them into our hearts and lives.

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Questions:

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1. Srila Prabhupada apparently changed the name of one topic. Instead of posanam, he called the Fourth canto \"The creation of the Fourth Order\". What was the reason?

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2. Is everything that happens to us solely due to our karma, or can someone who violates dharma make us suffer more than our karma allows us to?

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3. When we hear that sacrificial rituals, visiting holy tirthas and bathing in holy rivers are piety and all lead to bhakti, what is the hidden meaning behind it?

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4. Why is it so difficult for us to be absorbed in the internal energy of the Lord? Why is the external energy so powerful and engaging?

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5. Detachment is one of the qualifications of a listener. Could you, please, explain how it is related to the qualification of a listener?

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6. How is vyasti-nirdesha applied in \"Shrimad-Bhagavatam\"?

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7. Srila Prabhupada wanted us to speak and now many devotees are giving classes. However, we need to hear from the qualified speakers and many devotees do not have the opportunity to hear from the seniors. How do these things balance each other?

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8. Why do we need 11th canto?

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9. How do we approach evil?

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10. Good kirtan is based on good japa, and good japa is based on hearing. I am trying to improve my hearing, but I feel my japa is not improving. What could be the possible reasons?

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