I am trying to learn to meditate but find it difficult to concentrate. How can I help myself?

When doing jap or mala, how many times must one repeat the mantra before any results are seen? Should one chant the mantra at any particular speed or position? Why must we keep the mala in a pouch, gaumukhi? Can it be exposed?

When doing japa, I find my mind wondering. How can I overcome this?

Many people talk of Riddhi and Siddhi being present in a household. How can Riddhi and Siddhi be personified or described?

In every temple of Lord Shiv, there is a statue of Nandi (bull) before the Lord’s murti and before the Nandi is a tortoise. What is the religious reason behind this tortoise and Nandi? Please explain.

What is the difference between upāsanā (worship) and bhakti (devotion)?

What is the Importance of chanting God’s name?

What is the importance of chanting God’s name at the start in the path of devotion?

The aim of life is for the soul (part of God) to unite with Shri Krishna/ God. But how can we meet Shri Krishna?