User contributions for Ratnavali
29 December 2015
- 22:1122:11, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,112 N Please give Sri Brahma Gopal Dutta and his family free accommodation in a private room in our guest house whenever he comes as well as Prasadam. If he wishes to stay beyond three (3) days, he will pay the normal guest rates. Mr. Dutta is from Katwa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please give Sri Brahma Gopal Dutta and his family free accommodation in a private room in our guest house whenever he comes as..."
- 22:0622:06, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,122 N Regarding your situation, it is nothing new for Westerners. This is a family matter. It is better to consult Bali Mardan how to manage your personal affairs. He is a grhastha, so you can speak with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding your situation, it is nothing new for Westerners. This is a family matter. It is better to consult Bali Mardan how t..."
- 22:0022:00, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,054 N Vedic knowledge means whatever is beyond the capacity of your senses, that you have to hear from the right source. Tad-vijnanartham sa gurum evabhigacchet (MU 1.2.12). And that is the teaching in the Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vedic knowledge means whatever is beyond the capacity of your senses, that you have to hear from the right source. Tad-vijnana..."
- 21:5421:54, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,994 N Many gurus and svamis have come to the West, but they have not established not one temple. And Prabhupada has established one hundred Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Many gurus and svamis have come to the West, but they have not established not one temple. And Prabhupada has established one..."
- 21:4621:46, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,686 N You cannot go beyond the philosophy. Philosophy must be there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You cannot go beyond the philosophy. Philosophy must be there"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|20..."
- 21:3921:39, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,871 N This is the blessing of my Guru Maharaja. He wanted it. And because we are trying to do this, he is giving us all blessings. He told me personally, "I wanted to sell this marble and publish some books" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the blessing of my Guru Maharaja. He wanted it. And because we are trying to do this, he is giving us all blessings. H..."
- 21:3621:36, 29 December 2015 diff hist +5,382 N Why you create unnecessary necessities of life and become complicated and forget Krsna? What is this civilization? Rascal civilization. Instead of giving protection to the cows, you are cutting the throat. Is that civilization? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why you create unnecessary necessities of life and become complicated and forget Krsna? What is this civilization? Rascal civi..."
- 21:3321:33, 29 December 2015 diff hist +4,381 N For your temple programs you should read from Bhagavatam and explain, and then someone should explain in Hindi. Prasadam must also be given. Whatever you can give, but something must be there. On the whole I am very much pleased by your program Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For your temple programs you should read from Bhagavatam and explain, and then someone should explain in Hindi. Prasadam must..."
- 21:2921:29, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,253 N We have already started one Temple project and we are raising funds for this purpose. Unless this temple is finished in Bhubaneswar we cannot take any new project Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have already started one Temple project and we are raising funds for this purpose. Unless this temple is finished in Bhuban..."
- 21:2221:22, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,733 N One who is devotee, he is devata. One who is not devotee, he's asura. That's all - in different names. So our this movement is making the asuras to become devata. This is our movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is devotee, he is devata. One who is not devotee, he's asura. That's all"|"in different names. So our this movement is..."
- 21:1521:15, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,221 N Please go on chanting Hare Krishna, as ultimately the shelter of Krishna is our only solace in this material world. Hope this meets you in improved health Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please go on chanting Hare Krishna, as ultimately the shelter of Krishna is our only solace in this material world. Hope this..."
- 21:1321:13, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,105 N I am glad that you are thinking how the Beni Madhava Temple may be properly utilized by our Krishna Consciousness Movement, and I am hopeful of discussion with yourself and the Mahant on this subject Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am glad that you are thinking how the Beni Madhava Temple may be properly utilized by our Krishna Consciousness Movement, an..."
- 21:0321:03, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,588 N We have got tremendous business. Village to village, distribute these books and sankirtana. You don't require language. Chant Hare Krsna and distribute the... Bas. And prasada distribution. It doesn't matter who is doing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we have got tremendous business. Village to village, distribute these books and sankirtana. You don't require language. Chant..."
- 20:5020:50, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,055 N Therefore we say that "Why not in the fire?" If there is life in water, why not in the fire? You cannot see. You have no eyes. There is life, and Krsna says, nainam dahati pavakah (BG 2.23) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore we say that"|"Why not in the fire"|"If there is life in water, why not in the fire? You cannot see. You have no eyes..."
- 18:2318:23, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,957 N The whole system is to understand Krsna. But one does not know Krsna, so he remains mudha, and therefore all his attempt is baffled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The whole system is to understand Kṛṣṇa. But one does not know Kṛṣṇa, so he remains mūḍha, and therefore all hi..."
- 18:1618:16, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,413 N It's like ten minutes a day. "Keep your job. Keep your position in life. Do everything you're doing. Just ten minutes a day go to sleep. Say some mantra and sleep." So no one is very much upset by it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It's like ten minutes a day. "Keep your job. Keep your position in life. Do everything you're doing. Just ten minutes a day go..."
- 18:1218:12, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,979 N The whole Western civilization, they do not know what is the aim of life. Naturally the aim of life becomes like animals - eat, drink, have sex and defend. That's all. That is the Western civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The whole Western civilization, they do not know what is the aim of life. Naturally the aim of life becomes like animals - eat..."
- 17:5817:58, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,163 N You are already trained, so you can develop a nice center. Krsna will help. Your devotional service will never be lost. Be sincere and pray to Krsna that you remain in standard Krsna Consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are already trained, so you can develop a nice center. Krsna will help. Your devotional service will never be lost. Be sin..."
- 17:5617:56, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,858 N You say you are on good terms with Madan Mohan Goswami. Under the circumstances take the whole house on rent from him. Although he is appealing to the court it will not stand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You say you are on good terms with Madan Mohan Goswami. Under the circumstances take the whole house on rent from him. Althoug..."
- 17:5217:52, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,128 N Yes we are willing to help you to make your college a Krsna Conscious institution, but you must agree to follow Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yes we are willing to help you to make your college a Krsna Conscious institution, but you must agree to follow"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 17:4917:49, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,622 N Upon your recommendation, I have accepted Laureen Cogan for first initiation and her spiritual name is Lohanga-dasi. I am also accepting for second initiation, Jagatkarta dasa and Kamarikanta dasi. Enclosed find one sanctified brahmin thread Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon your recommendation, I have accepted Laureen Cogan for first initiation and her spiritual name is Lohanga-dasi. I am also..."
- 17:4317:43, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,018 N Regarding whether to follow Tamal Krsna Goswami and work at architecture and mechanical plans in the Pennsylvania farm or to come and work in the same way with Saurabha in India, now Tamal Krsna himself is in India Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding whether to follow Tamal Krsna Goswami and work at architecture and mechanical plans in the Pennsylvania farm or to c..."
- 17:3817:38, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,003 N When I was in your temple both you and your wife took very much care for me, so kindly accept this little help. This is apart from my temple contribution; this is for your personal expenditure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When I was in your temple both you and your wife took very much care for me, so kindly accept this little help. This is apart..."
- 17:3217:32, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,301 N For the Salagrams, send one to L.A. and you keep one. Simply decorate the salagram and put Him on a sringhasana, apply garland, chandan and tulasi. Salagram Sila bathing means to bathe all the deities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for the Salagrams, send one to L.A. and you keep one. Simply decorate the salagram and put Him on a sringhasana, apply garland..."
- 16:0316:03, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,269 N The main instructions are to go on, to push on and preach and distribute books. If possible you can also hold a festival which is also part of preaching. I will be looking forward to seeing you and your bullock cart party in Mayapur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the main instructions are to go on, to push on and preach and distribute books. If possible you can also hold a festival which..."
- 15:5915:59, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,051 N Continue chanting and associating with devotees and your spiritual growth will be assured. In this way, be happy, that is my blessing. I want to see the whole world happy in this way - that is my only ambition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Continue chanting and associating with devotees and your spiritual growth will be assured. In this way, be happy, that is my b..."
- 15:5015:50, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,059 N That is first-class yogi. You want yogic power, mystic power, but if you keep Krsna within your core of heart, naturally by the grace of Krsna, you can perform all... Not the devotee can perform. Devotee is simply dependent on Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is first-class yogi. You want yogic power, mystic power, but if you keep Krsna within your core of heart, naturally by th..."
- 15:4615:46, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,690 N I have given already one crude example. Similarly, why Mr. Stalin could tolerate without any trouble? Because he was a leader. He was always absorbed in the thought of how he could advance the Communist cause. This is the real reason Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have given already one crude example. Similarly, why Mr. Stalin could tolerate without any trouble? Because he was a leader...."
- 15:4315:43, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,839 N When I first came in Vrndavana I stayed in the Kesi-ghata. That is very palatial building. My room was as big as this. Yes, as big. Plus one side room, plus one entrance room. I was paying fifteen rupees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When I first came in Vrndavana I stayed in the Kesi-ghata. That is very palatial building. My room was as big as this. Yes, as..."
- 15:3815:38, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,318 N Devotional service does not depend on material assessment. It is said in Srimad-Bhagavatam, "ahaituki apratihata" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service does not depend on material assessment. It is said in Srimad-Bhagavatam"|"ahaituki apratihata"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 15:3315:33, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,318 N We cannot understand what is a spiritual body at the present moment. We have to hear from the right source, Vedic knowledge. That is Vedic knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we cannot understand what is a spiritual body at the present moment. We have to hear from the right source, Vedic knowledge. T..."
- 15:3115:31, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,019 N Your report on the library party is very encouraging, especially regarding the use of Bhagavad-gita as a text for College courses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your report on the library party is very encouraging, especially regarding the use of Bhagavad-gita as a text for College cour..."
- 15:2615:26, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,156 N The first night we did a very nice program, kirtana, and everyone was joining in dancing with us. We were dancing and they were all joining. And the second night they cancelled our program Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the first night we did a very nice program, kirtana, and everyone was joining in dancing with us. We were dancing and they wer..." current
- 15:2115:21, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,953 N I want to begin work immediately on constructing a temple exactly like Jagannatha's temple in Puri. You can immediately begin to get estimates from contractors. It will be a very important temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I want to begin work immediately on constructing a temple exactly like Jagannatha's temple in Puri. You can immediately begin..."
- 15:1815:18, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,087 N We have good accommodation and good prasadam for you. You can just bring your clothing and personal needs. It will be a great pleasure for me to talk to you on the various topics you are interested in Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have good accommodation and good prasadam for you. You can just bring your clothing and personal needs. It will be a great..."
- 15:1115:11, 29 December 2015 diff hist +4,124 N Secular state means that the state should see that everyone is strictly following his religious principle. That is secular state. If you are Hindu or varnasrami, then you must follow the principles of how one is a brahmana, how one is a ksatriya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Secular state means that the state should see that everyone is strictly following his religious principle. That is secular sta..."
- 14:5914:59, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,987 N The names of the new initiates are as follows: Enrique Ross - Yogananda dasa; Felipe Musquiz - Padmalocan dasa; Peter Tapp - Purusa dasa; Richard Warfield - Raktaka dasa; Heather O'Neil - Harsarani dasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The names of the new initiates are as follows: Enrique Ross"|"Yogananda dasa"|"Felipe Musquiz"|"Padmalocan dasa; Peter Tapp"|"..."
- 14:5714:57, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,442 N I want to construct a Jagannatha temple exactly like that in Puri. If you like you can do the full charge to do this job. I shall spend as much money as it is required to do it nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I want to construct a Jagannatha temple exactly like that in Puri. If you like you can do the full charge to do this job. I sh..."
- 14:5114:51, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,108 N If he simply takes care of the Deity worship and if he does not offer respectful behavior to another devotee, he is kanistha-adhikari. He is in the lower stage. So isvare tad adhinesu. He must see that "Here is a devotee." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he simply takes care of the Deity worship and if he does not offer respectful behavior to another devotee, he is kanistha-a..."
- 14:4314:43, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,563 N They must be punished, with such rogues and thieves. That is stated in the Bhagavatam. It is nature's punishment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they must be punished, with such rogues and thieves. That is stated in the Bhagavatam. It is nature's punishment"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 14:3614:36, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,350 N One should not discriminate on the basis of caste and creed on the Vaisnavas. This is forbidden by the scriptures. The Vaisnava does not belong to any particular caste also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not discriminate on the basis of caste and creed on the Vaisnavas. This is forbidden by the scriptures. The Vaisnav..."
- 14:2614:26, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,265 N We are preaching Krsna consciousness. What Krsna has said, we are trying to spread. This is genuine, the simple thing. We have not manufactured anything, Transcendental Meditation or like that. That is not our business Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are preaching Krsna consciousness. What Krsna has said, we are trying to spread. This is genuine, the simple thing. We have..."
- 14:1714:17, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,427 N There is no need of rezoning, because we are Krsna, Hare Krsna community. So wherever we live, we worship Krsna. It is not a public show; it is our own private worshiping Deity. I can keep Deity in my home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no need of rezoning, because we are Krsna, Hare Krsna community. So wherever we live, we worship Krsna. It is not a p..."
- 14:1314:13, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,218 N I am pleased to accept the boy you have recommended for initiation. His new name is Giridhari dasa. Please make sure he knows to strictly follow the four regulative principles and chant a minimum of sixteen rounds daily avoiding the ten offenses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am pleased to accept the boy you have recommended for initiation. His new name is Giridhari dasa. Please make sure he knows..."
- 14:1014:10, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,328 N Here in India, we are planning construction of a very large "Vedic Planetarium" or "Temple of Understanding" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"here in India, we are planning construction of a very large"|"Vedic Planetarium"|"Temple of Understanding"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..." current
- 14:0314:03, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,604 N The atheist class of men, they say that "I do not see God. How can I believe there is God?" But the advanced devotee, he sees every moment God's presence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the atheist class men, they say that"|"I do not see God. How can I believe there is God"|"But the advanced devotee, he sees ev..."
- 14:0014:00, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,054 N The young boys, they are taking Hare Krsna movement seriously, so the government can be changed in their favor. After all, it is democracy. So you can do it. You become president; you'll become senator. In America it is possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The young boys, they are taking Hare Krsna movement seriously, so the government can be changed in their favor. After all, it..."
- 13:5413:54, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,981 N If you can go to the mainland (China) that will be the greatest mercy of Krsna. Once we can set the fire of Krsna consciousness in the country, there will be spontaneous combustion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you can go to the mainland"|"China"|"that will be the greatest mercy of Krsna. Once we can set the fire of Krsna consciousn..."
- 13:4813:48, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,986 N Karmi is trying to go to the Svargaloka; jnanis want to go to the brahma-jyoti. The yogis also, they desire like that, because they do not feel very comfortable within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmi is trying to go to the Svargaloka; jnanis want to go to the brahma-jyoti. The yogis also, they desire like that, because..."
- 13:3513:35, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,217 N Foolish policy. Just like the deaf man, he thinks everyone is deaf. You know that? This is psychology. Deaf man will think that everyone is deaf. Broadcast radio message in the Pacific Ocean, the aquatics they do not reply, that means there is no life? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish policy. Just like the deaf man, he thinks everyone is deaf. You know that? This is psychology. Deaf man will think tha..."