Question: Sometimes in life there are so many such unsolvable problems, which so much disturb us and without the Lord’s mercy, we cannot get rid of them. So in that case if we take shelter of the holy name and pray to help us, is that also offensive?

Jayapataka Swami: So we pray to the Lord that we render pure devotional service, that is not offensive. If we say we are fallen and we want to reach the perfectional stage, that is not offensive. If we want some material benefit by chanting, it is like a business, it is offensive. But if a Santana(child) approaches the parents, they want some help, or maybe that is not the same as approaching and saying they want to serve, but the parents are happy that they are approaching at least for some reason.
21-AUGUST-2021 SRIDHAM MAYAPUR, INDIA