User contributions for Mayapur
2 November 2012
- 19:2019:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,179 N When Krsna uprooted the two arjuna trees and Yasoda heard the sound of the trees crashing down, she became overcome with emotion and simply stared upward, being too bewildered to know what else to do Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna uprooted the two arjuna trees and Yasoda heard the sound of the trees crashing down, she became overcome with emotion …'
- 18:5018:50, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,821 N One should hold one's body, neck and head erect in a straight line and stare steadily at the tip of the nose. Thus, with an unagitated, subdued mind, devoid of fear, completely free from sex life, one should meditate upon Me (Lord Krsna) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should hold one's body, neck and head erect in a straight line and stare steadily at the tip of the nose. Thus, with an unagi…'
- 18:3418:34, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,463 N Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura tried his best to spread the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to countries outside India. When he was present he patronized the disciples to go outside India to preach the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura tried his best to spread the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to countries outside India. When h…'
- 18:2818:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,585 N When the Lord heard that Bali Maharaja was performing asvamedha sacrifices under the patronage of brahmanas belonging to the Bhrgu dynasty, the Supreme Lord, who is full in every respect, proceeded there to show His mercy to Bali Maharaja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord heard that Bali Maharaja was performing asvamedha sacrifices under the patronage of brahmanas belonging to the Bhrg…'
- 18:1518:15, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,179 N Maharaja Yudhisthira and his brothers were the sons of Kunti, the paternal aunt of Lord Krsna, and Maharaja Pariksit admits the patronage of Lord Krsna because of his being the only grandson of the great Pandavas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Yudhisthira and his brothers were the sons of Kunti, the paternal aunt of Lord Krsna, and Maharaja Pariksit admits the p…'
- 18:0618:06, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,289 N In the age of Kali, the executive heads of state will be indifferent to religious principles, and therefore under their patronage the opponents of religious principles, such as greed, falsehood, cheating and pilfery, will naturally follow Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the age of Kali, the executive heads of state will be indifferent to such religious principles, and therefore under their patr…'
- 17:3517:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,407 N From the foregoing one can understand that this massive cosmic creation, with its innumerable planetary systems and heavenly bodies, has come about only through the interference of some superior and powerful consciousness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the foregoing one can understand that this massive cosmic creation, with its innumerable planetary systems and heavenly bodi…'
- 17:2117:21, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,489 N It is said that the Sapta-tala trees were very old, massive palm trees. There was once a fight between Vali and his brother Sugriva, and Lord Ramacandra took the side of Sugriva and killed Vali, keeping Himself behind one of those celebrated trees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that the Sapta-tala trees were very old, massive palm trees. There was once a fight between Vali and his brother Sugri…'
- 16:3616:36, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,651 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's body appeared like a transcendental Himalayan mountain bearing ecstatic emotional flower trees, all of them blooming Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s body appeared like a transcendental Himalayan mountain bearing ecstatic emotional flower trees, all o…'
- 16:2016:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +6,787 N Lotuses and lilies blossom during the day, but although Krsna appeared at twelve o'clock midnight, the lilies and lotuses were in bloom, and thus the wind blowing at that time was full of fragrance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lotuses and lilies blossom during the day, but although Krsna appeared at twelve o'clock midnight, the lilies and lotuses were in…'
- 16:0916:09, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,907 N His (Lord Visnu) four hands were decorated with a conchshell, club, lotus and disc, He was dressed in yellow garments, and His eyes appeared like the petals of a blooming lotus Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His four hands were decorated with a conchshell, club, lotus and disc, He was dressed in yellow garments, and His eyes appeared l…'
- 15:5915:59, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,325 N Women are generally known as the fair sex, and especially in youth, at the age of sixteen or seventeen, women are very attractive to men. Therefore a woman's face is compared to a blooming lotus flower in autumn Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Women are generally known as the fair sex, and especially in youth, at the age of sixteen or seventeen, women are very attractive…'
- 15:2315:23, 2 November 2012 diff hist +15,236 N The right way is the path of activities meant to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The right way is the path of activities meant to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{…'
- 15:2015:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,560 N Bhagavata recitation must not be a business. If done in the right way, not only does the reciter achieve perfect satisfaction, but the Lord also is very satisfied with the reciter and the audience, and thus both are liberated from material bondage Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavata recitation must not be a business. If done in the right way, not only does the reciter achieve perfect satisfaction, bu…'
- 15:1315:13, 2 November 2012 diff hist +7,763 N Only by the grace of the divine personalities, the pure devotees of the Lord, can one achieve pure devotion, which is the highest perfection of human life. Only a pure devotee of the Lord can show one the right way of progressive life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only by the grace of the divine personalities, the pure devotees of the Lord, can one achieve pure devotion, which is the highest…'
- 15:0615:06, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,389 N No one can remain vacant of thought. It is said that an idle brain is a devil's workshop because a person who cannot think in the right way must think of something which may bring about disaster Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can remain vacant of thought. It is said that an idle brain is a devil's workshop because a person who cannot think in the…'
- 15:0015:00, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,226 N One has to become the servant of Krsna, or the servant of the servant of Krsna. That is the right way to discharge duty in Krsna consciousness, which alone can help one to act in yoga. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to become the servant of Krsna, or the servant of the servant of Krsna"|"That is the right way to discharge duty in Krsna…'
- 14:4414:44, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,894 N The exchange of spiritual happiness between Krsna and His devotee in which Krsna is controlled by His devotee is compared to an ocean of nectar into which the devotee and Krsna plunge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The exchange of spiritual happiness between Krsna and His devotee in which Krsna is controlled by His devotee is compared to an o…'
- 14:3814:38, 2 November 2012 diff hist +6,048 N They (so-called scientists, philosophers and politicians) cannot do anything good for the world, and unfortunately, because of Kali-yuga, they have plunged the affairs of the world into mismanagement Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"scientists, philosophers and politicians manufacture plans and schemes for the destruction of the world. They cannot do anything …'
- 13:5913:59, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,198 N Instead of plunging oneself into the ocean of material activity, one should accept material activity only to maintain body and soul together Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instead of plunging oneself into the ocean of material activity, one should accept material activity only to maintain body and so…'
- 13:5413:54, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,980 N Lord Siva, with his trident in hand, dances over the rulers of the different planets, and his hair is scattered, just as the clouds are scattered over all directions in order to plunge the different planets into incessant torrents of rain Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Siva, with his trident in hand, dances over the rulers of the different planets, and his hair is scattered, just as the clou…'
- 13:3213:32, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,886 N The body is a combination of skin, bone, muscle, blood, semen, urine, stool, heat, breath and so on, which all come from earth, water, fire, air and sky Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body is a combination of skin, bone, muscle, blood, semen, urine, stool, heat, breath and so on, which all come from earth, w…'
- 12:3712:37, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,178 N The great saint Sankaracarya has described the breasts of women, especially young women, as nothing but a combination of muscles and blood Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great saint Sankaracarya has described the breasts of women, especially young women, as nothing but a combination of muscles …'
- 12:2812:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,785 N Since he (Brhaspati) came every day, they (the demigods) thought, they did not need to show him special respect. As it is said, familiarity breeds contempt. Being very much displeased, Brhaspati immediately left Indra's palace Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since he came every day, they thought, they did not need to show him special respect. As it is said, familiarity breeds contempt.…'
- 12:2012:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,545 N I (Arjuna) fall down to offer You my respectful obeisances and ask Your mercy. As a father tolerates the impudence of his son, a friend the impertinence of a friend, or a husband the familiarity of his wife, please tolerate the wrongs I may have done You Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I fall down to offer You my respectful obeisances and ask Your mercy. As a father tolerates the impudence of his son, a friend th…'
- 11:0311:03, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,590 N Damayanti made varieties of unparalleled food just suitable for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to eat. The Lord ate it continually for one year Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Damayanti made varieties of unparalleled food just suitable for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to eat. The Lord ate it continually …'
- 10:5810:58, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,653 N Srimati Radharani is a mine filled with valuable jewels of love for Krsna. Her transcendental body is complete with unparalleled spiritual qualities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimati Radharani is a mine filled with valuable jewels of love for Krsna. Her transcendental body is complete with unparalleled …'
- 10:5310:53, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,376 N When Lord Krsna sees the gopis, His joy increases, and His unparalleled sweetness increases also Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Krsna sees the gopis, His joy increases, and His unparalleled sweetness increases also"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur…'
- 10:4810:48, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,805 N The Lord killed many undesirable kings in His time, and as a ksatriya He fought chivalrously. He is famous as the asamaurdhva, unparalleled. No one is equal to or greater than Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord killed many undesirable kings in His time, and as a ksatriya He fought chivalrously. He is famous as the asamaurdhva, un…'
- 10:3510:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,132 N Ravana was an aggressor against Rama because he kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita, but Lord Rama gave him sufficient lessons, unparalleled in the history of the world. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ravana was an aggressor against Rama because Ravana kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita, but Lord Rama gave him sufficient lessons, unpar…'
- 10:2510:25, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,328 N The four brahmana sages (Kumaras) were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him (Lord Visnu), and they experienced a thrill throughout their bodies Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four brahmana sages were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him, and they experienced a thrill throughout their bodie…'
- 10:1510:15, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,260 N You (Arjuna) cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I (Lord Krsna) give you divine eyes. Behold My mystic opulence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I give you divine eyes. Behold My mystic opulence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
- 10:1010:10, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,324 N O Arjuna, whatever you wish to see, behold at once in this body of Mine! This universal form can show you whatever you now desire to see and whatever you may want to see in the future Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Arjuna, whatever you wish to see, behold at once in this body of Mine! This universal form can show you whatever you now desire…'
- 10:0110:01, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,066 N If You (Lord Krsna) think that I (Arjuna) am able to behold Your cosmic form, O my Lord, O master of all mystic power, then kindly show me that unlimited universal Self Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If You think that I am able to behold Your cosmic form, O my Lord, O master of all mystic power, then kindly show me that unlimit…'
- 09:5009:50, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,455 N The first symptoms of fire are distribution of light and heat, and the existence of fire is also perceived in the stomach. Without fire we cannot digest what we eat Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first symptoms of fire are distribution of light and heat, and the existence of fire is also perceived in the stomach. Withou…'
- 09:4009:40, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,343 N Devotees are related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in any of five transcendental mellows - namely neutrality, servitorship, friendship, parenthood and conjugal love. These relationships with the Lord are eternal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotees are related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in any of five transcendental mellows—namely neutrality, servitorshi…'
- 09:3509:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,327 N Self-realization with a sense of servitude for the Lord is certainly transcendental, but when a sense of fraternity is added the relationship develops, and as affection increases, this relationship develops into parenthood and conjugal love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"self-realization with a sense of servitude for the Lord is certainly transcendental, but when a sense of fraternity is added the …'
- 09:2809:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,453 N The different rasas are also divided into two kinds of ecstasy, called yoga and viyoga, or meeting and separation. In friendship and parenthood, the feelings of meeting and separation are various Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The different rasas are also divided into two kinds of ecstasy, called yoga and viyoga, or meeting and separation. In the rasas o…'
- 09:2209:22, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,659 N The mellow of parenthood puts the devotee in the position of a maintainer. Indeed, without formality the devotee takes the position of maintainer and regards the Lord as the object of maintenance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mellow of parenthood puts the devotee in the position of a maintainer. Indeed, without formality the devotee takes the positi…'
- 09:1709:17, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,602 N There are also different types of bhaktas, or devotees, on the platforms of neutrality, servitude, friendship, parenthood and conjugal love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are also different types of bhaktas, or devotees, on the platforms of neutrality, servitude, friendship, parenthood and con…'
- 09:0709:07, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,425 N One should not lament over the artificial relationship of parenthood, which is ultimately controlled by the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not lament over the artificial relationship of parenthood, which is ultimately controlled by the Supreme Lord"}} {{not…'
- 08:4908:49, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,529 N Sex life, intoxication and meat eating are general tendencies of human society, but a regulated householder does not indulge in unrestricted sex life and other sense gratifications. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sex life, intoxication and meat-eating are general tendencies of human society, but a regulated householder does not indulge in u…'
1 November 2012
- 20:0520:05, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,172 N Association with devotees is made possible by hearing them attentively, by asking them relevant questions, by supplying them food and by accepting food from them, and by giving them charity and by accepting from them whatever they offer Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Association with devotees is made possible by hearing them attentively, by asking them relevant questions, by supplying them food…'
- 19:5719:57, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,199 N The devotee in the first or uppermost class is described as follows. He is very expert in the study of relevant scriptures, and he is also expert in putting forward arguments in terms of those scriptures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee in the first or uppermost class is described as follows. He is very expert in the study of relevant scriptures, and h…'
- 19:4819:48, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,286 N One should approach a Krsna conscious person with all humility, put relevant questions to him and not challenge him. If one were to challenge him, such a highly elevated Krsna conscious person would not be available to receive any tangible service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should approach a Krsna conscious person with all humility, put relevant questions to him and not challenge him. If one were …'
- 19:4119:41, 1 November 2012 diff hist +7,985 N Apart from the relevant scriptural evidence forwarded by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, there are innumerable other scriptural statements regarding Lord Caitanya’s being the Supreme Lord Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Apart from the relevant scriptural evidence forwarded by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, there are innumerable other scriptural…'
- 19:3519:35, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,477 N There are two kinds of instructing spiritual masters. One is the liberated person fully absorbed in meditation in devotional service, and the other is he who invokes the disciple's spiritual consciousness by means of relevant instructions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is the liberated person fully absorbed in meditation in devotional service, and the other is he who invokes the disciple's sp…'
- 19:2919:29, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,006 N Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya was the right person to reply to all the points of his inquiries Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya was the right person to reply to all the point…'
- 19:1719:17, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,046 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is transcendental because it has nothing to do with anything mundane Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam is transcendental to all of them because it has nothing to do with anything mundane"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
- 19:0919:09, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,000 N To attain perfection in yoga practice or meditation, one must act in devotional service by hearing, chanting, remembering, etc Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to attain perfection in yoga practice or meditation, one must act in devotional service by hearing, chanting, remembering, etc"}}…'
- 19:0419:04, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,760 N Any living creature who wants real benefit in life must act according to the direction of the Vedic literature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any living creature who wants real benefit in life must act according to the direction of the Vedic literature"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 19:0019:00, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,001 N One must not only think that he is Brahman, but must act like Brahman. One who only thinks himself Brahman is an impersonalist. And one who acts like Brahman is the pure devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must not only think that he is Brahman, but must act like Brahman. One who only thinks himself Brahman is an impersonalist. A…'
- 18:5518:55, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,597 N That is the way of factual teaching; one must act properly himself and teach the same to others, otherwise no one will accept one's blind teaching Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the way of factual teaching; one must act properly himself and teach the same to others, otherwise no one will accept one…' current
- 18:4918:49, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,144 N If the living entity is put into the body of a demigod, he must act according to his body. This is the law of nature. But in all circumstances, the Supersoul is with the individual soul Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if the living entity is put into the body of a demigod, he must act according to his body. This is the law of nature. But in all …'
- 18:1918:19, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,439 N Unaware of who was singing, He (Lord Caitanya) ran toward her through thorny bushes, but when Govinda informed the Lord that it was a woman singing, He immediately stopped Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unaware of who was singing, He ran toward her through thorny bushes, but when Govinda informed the Lord that it was a woman singi…'
- 18:1218:12, 1 November 2012 diff hist +1,984 N Due to fear of the Muslims, the Gopala Deity was moved from one place to another again and again. Thus giving up His temple, Lord Gopala would sometimes live in a bush and sometimes in one village after another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to fear of the Muslims, the Gopala Deity was moved from one place to another again and again. Thus giving up His temple, Lord…'
- 18:0618:06, 1 November 2012 diff hist +6,556 N Only one who worships the Lord in the ecstasy of the gopis, following in their footsteps, can engage in the service of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna in the bushes of Vrndavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only one who worships the Lord in the ecstasy of the gopis, following in their footsteps, can engage in the service of Sri Sri Ra…'
- 17:5917:59, 1 November 2012 diff hist +1,790 N Krsna was sitting in a solitary bush, waiting for Srimati Radharani to pass by. But while He was searching, the gopis arrived there, like a phalanx of soldiers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna was sitting in a solitary bush, waiting for Srimati Radharani to pass by. But while He was searching, the gopis arrived the…'
- 17:5417:54, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,739 N Students of Vedic literature who do not have Krsna consciousness simply beat around the bush and do not get any final profit because they have no clear knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"students of Vedic literature who do not have Krsna consciousness simply beat around the bush and do not get any final profit beca…'
- 17:3517:35, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,740 N The politician never retires from politics, even if he has enjoyed many covetable posts, like those of minister or president. The older he is, the more he is attached to his false prestige Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The politician never retires from politics, even if he has enjoyed many covetable posts, like those of minister or president. The…'
- 17:2617:26, 1 November 2012 diff hist +1,841 N Devotional service which consists of raga (deep attachment) is called ragatmika, spontaneous loving service. If a devotee covets such a position, he is considered to be most fortunate Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus devotional service which consists of raga (deep attachment) is called ragatmika, spontaneous loving service. If a devotee co…'
- 17:2017:20, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,674 N When one is situated on the transcendental stage, he attains the most coveted position - the stage of loving God Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is situated on the transcendental stage, one attains the most coveted position—the stage of loving God"}} {{notes|}} {…'
- 17:0217:02, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,554 N Regardless of what we have done in our past lives, if we engage ourselves in unalloyed devotional service to the Lord in this life, we will always be situated in the brahma-bhuta - liberated state Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regardless of what we have done in our past lives, if we engage ourselves in unalloyed devotional service to the Lord in this lif…'
- 16:5716:57, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,943 N The conclusion is that the mind is the storehouse of our past desires, and we have this present body due to our past desires. Similarly, whatever we desire in this present body will be expressed in a future body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that the mind is the storehouse of our past desires, and we have this present body due to our past desires. Sim…'
- 16:3416:34, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,006 N By our past deeds and by the arrangement of superior authority, we are entangled in a network of fruitive activities and have lost sight of the destination of life; thus we have been wandering within the universe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By our past deeds and by the arrangement of superior authority, we are entangled in a network of fruitive activities and have los…'
- 15:4315:43, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,463 N Those who are activated by the material mode of ignorance engage in impious activities, and according to the extent of their ignorance, they are placed in different grades of hellish life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are activated by the material mode of ignorance engage in impious activities, and according to the extent of their igno…'
- 15:3815:38, 1 November 2012 diff hist +6,336 N It is by the glance of the Lord that the material energy is activated. At that time the three material qualities are set into motion, and the material energy is manifested Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is by the glance of the Lord that the material energy is activated. At that time the three material qualities are set into mot…'
- 14:1114:11, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,534 N The material ingredients are activated by the force of time, and thus the three material modes of nature are manifested Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material ingredients are activated by the force of time, and thus the three material modes of nature are manifested"}} {{note…'
- 11:4411:44, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,594 N The empirical philosophers generally put forward the idea that human life is meant for achieving perfect knowledge. To them, knowledge means the ability to discern reality from illusion Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The empirical philosophers generally put forward the idea that human life is meant for achieving perfect knowledge. To them, know…'
- 11:4011:40, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,281 N It is easy to discern the superiority of spirit over inert matter. The jiva principle is setting into motion and sustaining everything in this material world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is easy to discern the superiority of spirit over inert matter. The jiva principle is setting into motion and sustaining every…'
- 11:3411:34, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,730 N One should learn to discern the existence of supreme intelligence behind all these material manifestations Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should learn to discern the existence of supreme intelligence behind all these material manifestations"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
- 11:2911:29, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,965 N One should be qualified enough to discern transcendental potency, and either by discriminating or by fortunate chance if one is able to receive the transcendental sound from the bona fide spiritual master, his path of liberation is guaranteed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be qualified enough to discern such transcendental potency, and either by discriminating or by fortunate chance if one…'
- 11:0311:03, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,557 N Krsna, in the company of His cowherd boyfriends, took shelter of the shade of some trees and became very happy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna, in the company of His cowherd boyfriends, took shelter of the shade of some trees and became very happy"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 10:5810:58, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,965 N When Krsna saw that Subala, in the dress of Radharani, was silently hiding under the shade of a beautiful asoka tree on the bank of the Yamuna, He immediately arose from His seat in surprise Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna saw that Subala, in the dress of Radharani, was silently hiding under the shade of a beautiful asoka tree on the bank …'
- 10:4410:44, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,079 N One should perform activities for the benefit of the public, such as constructing public roads, planting trees on both sides of the road so that people can walk in the shade, and constructing public wells so that everyone can take water without difficulty Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should perform activities for the benefit of the public, such as constructing public roads, planting trees on both sides of t…'
- 10:3710:37, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,725 N One need only seek shelter of the shade of the Lord's lotus feet. Then all the material tribulations that disturb him will be subdued Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One need only seek shelter of the shade of the Lord's lotus feet. Then all the material tribulations that disturb him will be sub…'
- 10:1310:13, 1 November 2012 diff hist +38,957 N Other offenses are to worship the Deity after seeing a dead body, to pass air before the Deity, to show anger before the Deity, and to worship the Deity just after returning from a crematorium Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Other offenses are to worship the Deity after seeing a dead body, to pass air before the Deity, to show anger before the Deity, a…'
- 10:0410:04, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,562 N Daityas, who are materialistic persons, sometimes think of philosophy when some relative meets death. The technical term for this attitude of the materialistic person is smasana-vairagya, or detachment in a cemetery or place of cremation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Daityas, who are materialistic persons, sometimes think of philosophy when some relative meets death. The technical term for this…'
- 09:5809:58, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,910 N It is difficult, however, for the conditioned soul to enter another body unless the present dead body is annihilated through cremation or some other means Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is difficult, however, for the conditioned soul to enter another body unless the present dead body is annihilated through crem…'
- 09:5309:53, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,623 N Lord Siva lives mostly in the crematorium, where dead bodies are burnt, and the whirlwind dust of the crematorium is his bodily dress. He is unstained by material contamination Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"lives mostly in the crematorium, where dead bodies are burnt, and the whirlwind dust of the crematorium is his bodily dress. He i…'
- 09:4609:46, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,938 N When the tiger was killed (by the ksatriya's sword), it would be offered the royal order of cremation. This system is being followed even up to the present day by the ksatriya kings of Jaipur state. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the tiger was killed, it would be offered the royal order of cremation. This system has been followed even up to the present…'
- 09:3209:32, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,956 N The whole scientific system of the orders of society in this age has assumed the form of a vitiated caste system, which is now being uprooted by another class of men similarly influenced by the age of Kali Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the whole scientific system of the orders of society in this age has assumed the form of a vitiated caste system, which is n…'
- 09:2509:25, 1 November 2012 diff hist +6,789 N The executive head must always be alert to the safety of the prajas, both man and animal, and inquire whether a particular living being is harassed at any place by another living being Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The executive head must always be alert to the safety of the prajas, both man and animal, and inquire whether a particular living…'
- 09:1709:17, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,267 N At the end of life, when one has to go back home, back to Godhead, everyone has to take care of himself without help rendered by another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at the end of life, when one has to go back home, back to Godhead, everyone has to take care of himself without help rendered by …'
- 09:1209:12, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,214 N Sukadeva Gosvami and the Kumaras, although situated in the transcendental position, became converted by another feature of bhava and turned into pure devotees of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami and the Kumaras, although situated in the transcendental position, became converted by another feature of bhava …'
- 09:0709:07, 1 November 2012 diff hist +9,917 N There are innumerable qualities of the Lord, and one is attracted by one quality while another is attracted by another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are innumerable qualities of the Lord, and one is attracted by one quality while another is attracted by another"}} {{notes…'
31 October 2012
- 20:2320:23, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,263 N Thieves may enter the house of a rich man to steal money at the risk of their lives. Because of trespassing, they may be killed by guns or attacked by watchdogs, but still they try to commit burglary Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thieves may enter the house of a rich man to steal money at the risk of their lives. Because of trespassing, they may be killed b…'
- 20:0520:05, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,324 N Seeing the behavior of Maharaja Prthu with His (Lord Visnu's) lotus eyes, He was detained because He is always the well-wisher of His devotees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing the behavior of Maharaja Prthu with His lotus eyes, He was detained because He is always the well-wisher of His devotees"}…'
- 19:5819:58, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,311 N All the kings who were detained in the concentration camp to be killed before Mahabhairava were thus released by Bhima Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the kings who were detained in the concentration camp to be killed before Mahabhairava were thus released by Bhima"}} {{notes…'
- 19:5219:52, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,156 N Lord Krsna expanded Himself into as many forms as He had wives, and He lived with them as an ideal householder, observing the regulative principles, rules and commitments in accordance with the Vedic injunctions and the social laws and customs of society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"expanded Himself into as many forms as He had wives, and He lived with them as an ideal householder, observing the regulative pri…'
- 19:3919:39, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,516 N Srila Nityananda Prabhu, as Avadhuta, traveled on many pilgrimages, and when He first came to Sri Navadvipa-dhama He remained hidden in the house of Nandana Acarya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Nityananda Prabhu, as Avadhuta, traveled on many pilgrimages, and when He first came to Sri Navadvipa-dhama He remained hid…'
- 19:3519:35, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,288 N The four Kumaras walked everywhere in the guise of five-year-old boys, and similarly there are many brahmanas, knowers of Brahman, who traverse the globe either as young men, children or avadhutas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four Kumaras walked everywhere in the guise of five-year-old boys, and similarly there are many brahmanas, knowers of Brahman…'
- 19:3019:30, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,097 N Lord Rsabhadeva was the head of all kings and emperors within this universe, but assuming the dress and language of an avadhuta, He acted as if dull and materially bound Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Rsabhadeva was the head of all kings and emperors within this universe, but assuming the dress and language of an avadhuta, …'
- 19:2619:26, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,241 N The word avadhuta refers to one who does not care for social conventions, particularly the varnasrama-dharma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word avadhuta refers to one who does not care for social conventions, particularly the varnasrama-dharma"}} {{notes|}} {{comp…'
- 19:1919:19, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,349 N The two gates named Nalini and Nalini are the two nostrils. The living entity enjoys these two gates with the help of different avadhutas, or airs, which constitute the breathing process Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two gates named Nalini and Nalini are the two nostrils. The living entity enjoys these two gates with the help of different a…'
- 18:4018:40, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,569 N Since there are potencies in the living entities who are samples of the Personality of Godhead, how much potency there must be in the Supreme Godhead Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since there are potencies in the living entities who are samples of the Personality of Godhead, how much potency there must be in…'
- 18:3718:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +11,824 N The Personality of Godhead is described as vastu (in CC Adi 1.91), or the Substance, and the living entities are described as vastavas, or the innumerable samples of the Substance in relative existence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead is described as vastu, or the Substance, and the living entities are described as vastavas, or the inn…'
- 18:2918:29, 31 October 2012 diff hist +6,722 N One can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead by understanding the sample, the living entity, because all the qualities of God exist in a minute quantity in the living entities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead by understanding the sample, the living entity, because all the qualities o…'
- 18:2418:24, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,934 N The service of Brahma is the sample of service in liberation distinguished from the so-called altruistic services full of mistakes and forgetfulness. Liberation is never inaction, but service without human mistakes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The service of Brahma is the sample of service in liberation distinguished from the so-called altruistic services full of mistake…'
- 18:2118:21, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,723 N He (Lord Krsna) satisfies everyone in terms of one's development of spiritual consciousness, and a sample of such reciprocation is exhibited here with His different welcomers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He satisfies everyone in terms of one's development of spiritual consciousness, and a sample of such reciprocation is exhibited h…'
- 18:0918:09, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,872 N Asses also feel very respectable as a race, and when they run in flocks hither and thither in so-called jollity, it is understood to be a bad sign for human society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Asses also feel very respectable as a race, and when they run in flocks hither and thither in so-called jollity, it is understood…'
- 18:0218:02, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,392 N A person who is very envious, proud, easily angered, restless and complacent is called dhiroddhata by learned scholars Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is very envious, proud, easily angered, restless and complacent is called dhiroddhata by learned scholars"}} {{notes…'
- 17:5117:51, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,481 N Self-complacence with a polished type of animal civilization geared to sense gratification is delusion, and such a "civilization" is not worthy of the name Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-complacence with a polished type of animal civilization geared to sense gratification is delusion, and such a"|"is not worth…'
- 17:3717:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,077 N Self-complacent and always impudent, deluded by wealth and false prestige, they (demoniac persons) sometimes proudly perform sacrifices in name only, without following any rules or regulations Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-complacent and always impudent, deluded by wealth and false prestige, they sometimes proudly perform sacrifices in name only…'
- 17:0217:02, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,609 N Those who are imitating this yoga system in different so-called schools and societies, although complacent, are certainly wasting their time. They are completely in ignorance of the desired goal. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are imitating this yoga system in different so-called schools and societies, although complacent, are certainly wasting…'
- 16:4916:49, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,885 N Regarding your questions about Gaura Nitai Deity worship: Yes, it is all right Gaura Nitai may wear turbans as well as crowns Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding your questions about Gaura Nitai Deity worship: Yes, it is all right Gaura Nitai may wear turbans as well as crowns"}} …'
- 16:3716:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,464 N Generally, there are four kinds of garments on the body of Krsna: His shirt, turban, belt and wearing garments Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, there are four kinds of garments on the body of Krsna: His shirt, turban, belt and wearing garments"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 16:3316:33, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,547 N He (Lord Nityananda) had beautifully formed hands, arms and legs, and eyes like lotus flowers. He wore a silk cloth, with a silk turban on His head Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had beautifully formed hands, arms and legs, and eyes like lotus flowers. He wore a silk cloth, with a silk turban on His head…'
- 15:2215:22, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,560 N It appears that soldiers used to go to the battlefield highly decorated with golden ornaments and with helmets and turbans, and when they were dead the booty was taken by the enemy party Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that in those days soldiers used to go to the battlefield highly decorated with golden ornaments and with helmets and …'
- 15:1515:15, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,603 N The upper portion of the body, though crowned with a silk turban, is only a heavy burden if not bowed down before the Personality of Godhead who can award mukti - freedom Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The upper portion of the body, though crowned with a silk turban, is only a heavy burden if not bowed down before the Personality…'
- 14:5914:59, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,251 N Some so-called scientists are also trying to manufacture living entities within the laboratory. Thus in one way or another everyone is busy denying the existence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and rejecting the supreme authority of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some so-called scientists are also trying to manufacture living entities within the laboratory. Thus in one way or another everyo…'
- 14:5514:55, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,512 N The gross ignorance of the mass of people, including even the so-called scientists and philosophers, makes life a risky situation in which human beings do not know whether they are making progress in life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This gross ignorance of the mass of people, including even the so-called scientists and philosophers, makes life a risky situatio…'
- 14:4414:44, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,252 N The planets below the earth down to the Patala planet are full of various kinds of living beings; no planet is vacant, as wrongly imagined by the modern so-called scientist Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planets below the earth down to the Patala planet are full of various kinds of living beings; no planet is vacant, as wrongly…'
- 14:3714:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +13,692 N So-called scientists, physiologists, empiric philosophers, etc., become dazzled by the glaring reflection of the sun, moon, electricity, etc., and deny the existence of the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"so-called scientists, physiologists, empiric philosophers, etc., become dazzled by the glaring reflection of the sun, moon, elect…'
- 14:2414:24, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,790 N To isolate the transcendence of the summum bonum, the symptoms of the rest are described sometimes by Vedic inference, sometimes by direct explanation, and sometimes by summary explanations given by the great sages Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To isolate the transcendence of the summum bonum, the symptoms of the rest are described sometimes by Vedic inference, sometimes …'
- 14:1714:17, 31 October 2012 diff hist +9,407 N Deluded by material energy, the conditioned soul, enamored by eighty-one varieties of manifestations, wants to lord it over material energy, just as a moth wants to enjoy a fire Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Deluded by material energy, the conditioned soul, enamored by these eighty-one varieties of manifestations, wants to lord it over…'
- 14:0614:06, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,318 N Everyone desires comfort for his body and tries to make a suitable situation for this purpose, forgetting that the body is meant to be eaten by dogs, jackals or moths and thus turned into useless stool, ashes or earth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone desires comfort for his body and tries to make a suitable situation for this purpose, forgetting that the body is meant …'
- 14:0014:00, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,806 N Lord Brahma,sprinkled transcendental, infallible, spiritual water from his kamandalu upon Hiranyakasipu's body, which had been eaten away by ants and moths. Thus he enlivened Hiranyakasipu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sprinkled transcendental, infallible, spiritual water from his kamandalu upon Hiranyakasipu's body, which had been eaten away by …'
- 11:2511:25, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,051 N It appears that even if a yogi does not drink a drop of water, he can live for many, many years by the yogic process, though his outer body be eaten by ants and moths Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that even if a yogi does not drink a drop of water, he can live for many, many years by the yogic process, though his …'
- 11:1211:12, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,376 N As moths at night surround a fire and are killed, so the demons become victims of the movements of the ball-like breasts of a beautiful woman Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As moths at night surround a fire and are killed, so the demons become victims of the movements of the ball-like breasts of a bea…'
- 11:0011:00, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,599 N While Salva's men were thus crying, the demigods from the heavenly planets showered flowers on Krsna and announced the victory by beating drums and blowing bugles Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Salva’s men were thus crying, the demigods from the heavenly planets showered flowers on Krsna and announced the victory …'
- 10:4910:49, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,048 N We are glad to announce to the lovers of the truth that bhakti-yoga is the eternal religion of the world and is intended for all living beings, who are all eternally related with the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we are glad to announce to the lovers of the truth that bhakti-yoga is the eternal religion of the world and is intended for all …'
- 10:4210:42, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,069 N This Krsna consciousness movement has been started not only for the inhabitants of Bharata-varsa but for all the people of the world, as announced by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this Krsna consciousness movement has been started not only for the inhabitants of Bharata-varsa but for all the people of the wo…'
- 10:3710:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,724 N Foolish svamis and yogis do not know the injunctions of the sastras. Indeed, sometimes these rascals come out to defy the sastras Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"foolish svamis and yogis, however, do not know the injunctions of the sastras. Indeed, sometimes these rascals come out to defy t…'
- 10:2610:26, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,887 N Lord Caitanya has announced, according to the scriptural injunctions for this Age of Kali, that in this age no process of realizing the Supreme is possible except the chanting of the holy names of Lord Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya has announced, according to the scriptural injunctions for this Age of Kali, that in this age no process of realizi…'
- 10:0610:06, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,900 N To give knowledge there are many, many parties, but when we receive knowledge from the Supreme, that is all-inclusive Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to give knowledge there are many, many parties, but when we receive knowledge from the Supreme, that is all-inclusive"}} {{notes|…'
- 10:0110:01, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,318 N Great sages and mystics worship You as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original cause of all living entities, all cosmic manifestation and all demigods. They worship You as all-inclusive Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great sages and mystics worship You as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original cause of all living entities, all cosmic …'
- 09:5609:56, 31 October 2012 diff hist +6,725 N Since the Supreme Lord is all-inclusive, if anyone worships Him with unflinching faith, he has automatically achieved all other opulences and performed all other duties Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Supreme Lord is all-inclusive, if anyone worships Him with unflinching faith, he has automatically achieved all other o…'
- 09:5209:52, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,641 N Although the seven secondary rasas are indirect, they are also counted within bhakti-yoga if they are used in the service of the Lord. In other words, bhakti-yoga is all-inclusive Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although the seven secondary rasas are indirect, they are also counted within bhakti-yoga if they are used in the service of the …'
- 09:4809:48, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,133 N The all-inclusive welfare service for the entire human society is devotional service to the Lord, and, as requested by Vidura, the sage described the same very appropriately Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The all-inclusive welfare service for the entire human society is devotional service to the Lord, and, as requested by Vidura, th…'
- 09:3709:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,547 N The highest perfectional ingenuity is the personal perception of My (Lord Krsna) abodes, and this has been possible because of your (Brahma) submissive attitude in the performance of severe penance according to My order Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The highest perfectional ingenuity is the personal perception of My abodes, and this has been possible because of your submissive…'
- 09:2809:28, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,738 N His (Lord Rsabhadeva's) head was an abundance of curly, matted brown hair. His hair was disheveled because His body was dirty and not taken care of. He appeared as if He were haunted by a ghost Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"About His head was an abundance of curly, matted brown hair. His hair was disheveled because His body was dirty and not taken car…'
- 09:1809:18, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,821 N It is especially the case in the acarya families (that the children receive a spiritual impetus from the very beginning of their life). Such families are very learned and devoted by tradition and training, & thus they become spiritual masters. BG 1972 p Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is especially the case in the acarya or gosvami families. Such families are very learned and devoted by tradition and training…'
- 09:0809:08, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,965 N On the Lord's bosom were the lock of hair called Srivatsa and the transcendental jewel named Kaustubha. He wore a yellow garment, covered by a belt, and He was decorated by a flower garland, surrounded by bees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the Lord's bosom were the lock of hair called Srivatsa and the transcendental jewel named Kaustubha. He wore a yellow garment,…'
- 09:0209:02, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,188 N The mark of Srivatsa adorns the chest of Lord Visnu, and therefore when Lord Visnu embraced Lord Siva while being circumambulated, the Srivatsa mark touched Lord Siva's bosom Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mark of Srivatsa adorns the chest of Lord Visnu, and therefore when Lord Visnu embraced Lord Siva while being circumambulated…'
- 08:5708:57, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,102 N According to the desire of Laksmidevi, the goddess of fortune, the Supreme Personality of Godhead made His bosom her residence so that by her glance she could favor everyone, including the demigods and ordinary human beings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the desire of Laksmidevi, the goddess of fortune, the Supreme Personality of Godhead made His bosom her residence so…'
- 08:5008:50, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,791 N The goddess of fortune was generated from His (Lord Krsna) chest, the inhabitants of Pitrloka from His shadow, religion from His bosom, and irreligion from His back Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goddess of fortune was generated from His chest, the inhabitants of Pitrloka from His shadow, religion from His bosom, and ir…'
- 08:4408:44, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,309 N In the Upanisads it is said that the various energies of the Lord are working to create, destroy and maintain. These inconceivable varieties of energy are stored in the bosom of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Upanisads it is said that the various energies of the Lord are working to create, destroy and maintain. These inconceivabl…'
- 07:4307:43, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,715 N Bhagavad-gita is the nutshell, cream of all spiritual knowledge. Here, therefore, Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, He is speaking. He is giving spiritual knowledge directly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gita is the nutshell, cream of all spiritual knowledge. Here, therefore, Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, K…'
- 07:3807:38, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,384 N The material world is only a shadow representation of the anti-material world, and intelligent men who are clean in heart and habit will be able to learn, in a nutshell, all the details of the anti-material world from the text of the Bhagavad-gita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material world is only a shadow representation of the anti-material world, and intelligent men who are clean in heart and hab…'
- 07:3307:33, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,891 N There is also a description of the sun and the universal form of the Lord. All these subjects are conclusively explained in a nutshell in the Brahma-samita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is also a description of the sun and the universal form of the Lord. All these subjects are conclusively explained in a nut…'
- 07:2907:29, 31 October 2012 diff hist +29,986 N Lord Brahma wanted to be perfectly educated by the Personality of Godhead, and here is the answer by the Lord, finished in four nutshell verses, from aham eva to this verse, etavad eva. This is the end of all self-realization processes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahma wanted to be perfectly educated by the Personality of Godhead, and here is the answer by the Lord, finished in four n…'
- 07:0507:05, 31 October 2012 diff hist +9,016 N The kingdom of God, or the atmosphere of the Vaikuntha nature, which is called the tripad-vibhuti, is three times bigger than the material universes and is described here, as also in the Bhagavad-gita, in a nutshell Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kingdom of God, or the atmosphere of the Vaikuntha nature, which is called the tripad-vibhuti, is three times bigger than the…'
- 06:5606:56, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,983 N In India, the average age is thirty-five years. In other countries, maybe little more. But gradually it is decreasing, and it will decrease to such a point Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, the average age is thirty-five years. In other countries, maybe little more. But gradually it is decreasing, and it wil…'
- 06:4806:48, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,961 N A person with average intelligence does not think the head and other parts of the body to be separate. Similarly, My devotee does not differentiate Visnu, the all-pervading Personality of Godhead, from any thing or any living entity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person with average intelligence does not think the head and other parts of the body to be separate. Similarly, My devotee does…'
30 October 2012
- 18:0118:01, 30 October 2012 diff hist +4,235 N Any sensible man who is above the average man with a poor fund of knowledge must constantly remember the Personality of Godhead by hearing about Him, by glorifying Him, by remembering Him and by worshiping Him always, without cessation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"any sensible man who is above the average man with a poor fund of knowledge must constantly remember the Personality of Godhead b…'
- 17:5117:51, 30 October 2012 diff hist +1,999 N While the Lord was going to Mathura, He came across the river Yamuna several times, and as soon as He saw the river Yamuna, He would immediately jump in, falling unconscious in the water in the ecstasy of love of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While the Lord was going to Mathura, He came across the river Yamuna several times, and as soon as He saw the river Yamuna, He wo…'
- 17:4117:41, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,262 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would also run very fast across the sand dunes, mistaking them for Govardhana. As He ran, He would wail and cry loudly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would also run very fast across the sand dunes, mistaking them for Govardhana. As He ran, He would wail a…'
- 17:2417:24, 30 October 2012 diff hist +9,384 N This human form of body is a most valuable boat, and the spiritual master is the captain, guru-karnadharam, to guide the boat in plying across the ocean of nescience. The instruction of Krsna is a favorable breeze Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This human form of body is a most valuable boat, and the spiritual master is the captain, guru-karnadharam, to guide the boat in …'
- 11:3111:31, 30 October 2012 diff hist +5,809 N There are many thousands of universes, innumerable universes clustered together. Caitanya Mahaprabhu said it is just like a bag of mustard seeds, and this universe is only one seed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many thousands of universes, innumerable universes clustered together. Caitanya Mahaprabhu said it is just like a bag o…'
- 11:2511:25, 30 October 2012 diff hist +1,913 N Laphra-vyanjana is a preparation in which many vegetables are boiled together, and then a chenka is added, consisting of spices like cumin, black pepper and mustard seed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Laphra-vyanjana is a preparation in which many vegetables are boiled together, and then a chenka is added, consisting of spices l…'
- 11:2011:20, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,862 N Lord Anantadeva has thousands of hoods. Each sustains a global sphere that appears like a grain of mustard Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Anantadeva has thousands of hoods. Each sustains a global sphere that appears like a grain of mustard"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
- 11:1411:14, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,908 N By our calculation, a universe may be very, very heavy, but because the Lord is ananta (unlimited), He feels the weight to be no heavier than a mustard seed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By our calculation, a universe may be very, very heavy, but because the Lord is ananta (unlimited), He feels the weight to be no …'
- 11:0511:05, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,312 N Before taking a bath there are other auspicious substances, such as turmeric mixed with mustard seed oil, which are smeared all over the body. All kinds of auspicious substances were used to bathe Devahuti from top to toe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before taking a bath there are other auspicious substances, such as turmeric mixed with mustard seed oil, which are smeared all o…'
- 10:5310:53, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,193 N The moon planet, of course, is the nearest planet, but even we approach the highest planet, which is called Brahmaloka, there also we have the same miseries of material life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The moon planet, of course, is the nearest planet, but even we approach the highest planet, which is called Brahmaloka, there als…'
- 10:4910:49, 30 October 2012 diff hist +3,679 N Although our eyes, for example, have the power to see, they cannot see that which is situated at a distance, nor can they see the eyelid, which is the object nearest to the eye Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although our eyes, for example, have the power to see, they cannot see that which is situated at a distance, nor can they see the…'
- 10:4010:40, 30 October 2012 diff hist +3,700 N The modern scientists who are trying to travel in space are having difficulty going even to the nearest planet, the moon, to say nothing of the highest planets within the universe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The modern scientists who are trying to travel in space are having difficulty going even to the nearest planet, the moon, to say …'
- 10:3310:33, 30 October 2012 diff hist +3,647 N In the conditioned state the living being is not satisfied even if he actually becomes the lord of all that he surveys, which he never becomes, and therefore he becomes the victim of all kinds of cheating, even with his nearest and most intimate relations Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the conditioned state the living being is not satisfied even if he actually becomes the lord of all that he surveys, which he …'
29 October 2012
- 16:0916:09, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,823 N There are three states to our existence, namely wakefulness, dreaming and deep sleep. In all three states, we have different experiences. Thus the soul is the observer of these three states Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are three states to our existence, namely wakefulness, dreaming and deep sleep. In all three states, we have different expe…'
- 15:5915:59, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,541 N One who knows that the pure soul is simply an observer of the actions and reactions of these qualities (goodness,passion,ignorance), should be understood to be a liberated person. He is not bound by these qualities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"who knows that the pure soul is simply an observer of the actions and reactions of these qualities, should be understood to be a …'
- 15:5115:51, 29 October 2012 diff hist +2,553 N In the conditioned state, the living entity acts according to his contaminated intelligence. Although he simply remains an observer, he nonetheless acts, being forced by a contaminated intelligence, which in reality is a passive agent Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the conditioned state, the living entity acts according to his contaminated intelligence. Although he simply remains an observ…'
- 15:4315:43, 29 October 2012 diff hist +5,524 N You (Lord Krsna) are the eternally irreproachable factor covered by the curtain of deluding energy. You are invisible to the foolish observer, exactly as an actor dressed as a player is not recognized Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are the eternally irreproachable factor covered by the curtain of deluding energy. You are invisible to the foolish observer,…'
- 15:3315:33, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,818 N Just like in higher planets, there are also living beings. They are called devatas, demigods, because their magnitude of pleasure is far, far greater than ours Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just like in higher planets, there are also living beings. They are called devatas, demigods, because their magnitude of pleasure…' current
- 15:2815:28, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,812 N The Lord's inconceivable potency that descends to bless us with spiritual perfection shows the magnitude and glory of His potencies Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord's inconceivable potency that descends to bless us with spiritual perfection shows the magnitude and glory of His potenci…'
- 15:2215:22, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,627 N The Bhagavata Purana and other authoritative scriptures of scientific magnitude describe how the living entities in different forms of body evolve one after another. It is not a new idea, but educators are giving stress only to Darwin's theory Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Bhagavata Purana and other authoritative scriptures of scientific magnitude describe how the living entities in different for…'
- 15:0815:08, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,302 N The sastra describes that the magnitude of the living entity is one ten-thousandth the size of the tip of a hair Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sastra describes that the magnitude of the living entity is one ten-thousandth the size of the tip of a hair"}} {{notes|}} {{…'
- 15:0515:05, 29 October 2012 diff hist +8,961 N All these millions and billions of universes combined together constitute only one fourth of the magnitude of the whole creation of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all these millions and billions of universes combined together constitute only one fourth of the magnitude of the whole creation …'
- 14:5514:55, 29 October 2012 diff hist +8,478 N In our present position we can simply understand the magnitude of greatness when it is compared to the sky. We fail to measure the sky, but the happiness and liberty obtained in association with the Lord are far greater than the sky Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our present position we can simply understand the magnitude of greatness when it is compared to the sky. We fail to measure th…'
- 14:4314:43, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,642 N God is vibhu, the greatest, and we are the smallest. God is infinite, we are finite, infinitesimal. That is the difference. Otherwise everything is there, as we have go Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God is vibhu, the greatest, and we are the smallest. God is infinite, we are finite, infinitesimal. That is the difference. Other…'
- 14:3714:37, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,481 N We (living entities) cannot execute anything perfectly in presence of Krsna because He is infinite, we are finite. Our energy, our talent, everything is finite Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We cannot execute anything perfectly in presence of Krsna because He is infinite, we are finite. Our energy, our talent, everythi…'
- 14:2914:29, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,771 N One must know that he is finite and that the Lord is infinite. Thus it is not possible to actually become one with the Lord even if one aspires for this Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must know that he is finite and that the Lord is infinite. Thus it is not possible to actually become one with the Lord even …'
- 14:2114:21, 29 October 2012 diff hist +7,872 N The most wonderful manifestation of the Lord's power is exhibited when the infinite Lord becomes visible to our eyes as one of us. Yet His activities are different from those of the finite beings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most wonderful manifestation of the Lord's power is exhibited when the infinite Lord becomes visible to our eyes as one of us…'
- 12:4712:47, 29 October 2012 diff hist +11,289 N Although the foolish cannot imagine how Krsna, who appears just like a human being, can control the infinite and the finite, those who are pure devotees accept this, for they know that Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the foolish cannot imagine how Krsna, who appears just like a human being, can control the infinite and the finite, thos…'
- 12:3812:38, 29 October 2012 diff hist +2,607 N Daksa was first born during the reign of Svayambhuva Manu, but because of offending Lord Siva he was punished by having the head of a goat substituted for his own head Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Daksa was first born during the reign of Svayambhuva Manu, but because of offending Lord Siva he was punished by having the head …'
- 12:3312:33, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,891 N One should not treat the spiritual master as an ordinary human being, for he is the substitute for the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not treat the spiritual master as an ordinary human being, for he is the substitute for the Supreme Personality of God…'
- 12:2212:22, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,227 N Whenever there is a disturbance in the state, or a panic situation, the property and lives of the citizens become unsafe. This is caused by the uprising of various thieves and rogues Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whenever there is a disturbance in the state, or a panic situation, the property and lives of the citizens become unsafe. This is…'
- 12:1712:17, 29 October 2012 diff hist +2,558 N Hiranyakasipu was killed because he was worse than a snake or a scorpion, and therefore everyone was happy. Now there was no need for the Lord to be angry Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiranyakasipu was killed because he was worse than a snake or a scorpion, and therefore everyone was happy"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
- 12:1212:12, 29 October 2012 diff hist +5,668 N Sometimes he (a pure devotee) may accept promotion to the Vaikuntha planets to serve the Lord there, but he will never accept merging into the Brahman effulgence, which he considers worse than hellish Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes he may accept promotion to the Vaikuntha planets to serve the Lord there, but he will never accept merging into the Bra…'
- 12:0612:06, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,855 N Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said that to be in intimate touch with dollars-and-cents men, or the kingly order, is worse than suicide for one who desires to go back to Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said that to be in intimate touch with dollars-and-cents men, or the kingly order, is worse than sui…'
- 11:5211:52, 29 October 2012 diff hist +2,413 N For a respectable man like you (Arjuna), ill fame is worse than death. So, you should not flee for fear of your life; better to die in the battle Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a respectable man like you, ill fame is worse than death. So, you should not flee for fear of your life; better to die in the…'
- 11:3511:35, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,302 N One who is not prepared to practice injunctions prescribed in the sastras cannot be a good man simply by book knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is not prepared to practice injunctions prescribed in the sastras cannot be a good man simply by book knowledge"}} {{note…'
- 11:0311:03, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,638 N It is said, we learn from Bhagavata that also fish within the water, they have got so sensitive power that miles away if some enemy is coming, they can understand and they take shelter Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, we learn from Bhagavata that also that fish within the water, they have got so sensitive power that miles away if som…'
- 10:2610:26, 29 October 2012 diff hist +5,767 N There are many examples of a woman whose husband, being dependent on the result of his own fruitive actions, cannot maintain his wife, her children, her wealth or her duration of life. Therefore, factually the only real husband of all women is Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many examples of a woman whose husband, being dependent on the result of his own fruitive actions, cannot maintain his …'
- 10:0810:08, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,990 N There are many examples of sincere devotees in the history of the world, especially in India, and they are our guides on the path of self-realization Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many examples of such sincere devotees in the history of the world, especially in India, and they are our guides on the…'
- 09:5609:56, 29 October 2012 diff hist +6,833 N The living entity can continue to stay in the Brahman position and then gradually rise up to Paramatma realization and then to the realization of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. There are many examples of this in Vedic literature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"can continue to stay in the Brahman position and then gradually rise up to Paramatma realization and then to the realization of t…'
- 09:3209:32, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,345 N Maharaja Yudhisthira was astonished to experience even a slight change in the godly atmosphere of his kingdom, and at once he suspected the disappearance of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Yudhisthira was astonished to experience even a slight change in the godly atmosphere of his kingdom, and at once he sus…'
- 09:1109:11, 29 October 2012 diff hist +5,759 N The party of Duryodhana insulted Draupadi, a great devotee of Krsna, and she appealed to the Lord as well as to all the silent observers of this unwarranted insult Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The party of Duryodhana insulted Draupadi, a great devotee of Krsna, and she appealed to the Lord as well as to all the silent ob…'
28 October 2012
- 21:1821:18, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,652 N Regarding the abhiseka ceremony, actually it is to be done. There were mlecchas activities. But it does not required to be done because hari nama is going on, but if it is done for the general satisfaction, it will be better Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding the abhiseka ceremony, actually it is to be done. There were mlecchas activities. But it does not required to be done b…'
- 21:1021:10, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,277 N During installation of the king, the same ceremony takes place. Before the prince or the emperor sits on the throne, the same ceremony, abhiseka ceremony, is performed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"during installation of the king, the same ceremony takes place. Before the prince or the emperor sits on the throne, the same cer…' current
- 21:0121:01, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,650 N Vasudeva anointed his eyes with black cosmetic, smeared butter over his body and then, along with his eighteen wives, headed by Devaki, sat before the priests to be purified by the abhiseka ceremony Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva anointed his eyes with black cosmetic, smeared butter over his body and then, along with his eighteen wives, headed by D…'
- 20:5320:53, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,468 N Abhiseka function was especially observed at the house of Srivasa. All the devotees, according to their means, worshiped the Lord (Caitanya) with all kinds of paraphernalia, and the Lord gave benedictions to each devotee according to his desire Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"abhiseka function was especially observed at the house of Srivasa. All the devotees, according to their means, worshiped the Lord…'
- 20:4620:46, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,931 N When Deities are installed, They are washed with milk, yogurt and water, and this ceremony is called abhiseka Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Deities are installed, They are washed with milk, yogurt and water, and this ceremony is called abhiseka"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
- 20:3220:32, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,207 N The Lord appeared as half lion and half man so that Hiranyakasipu could not understand whether the great giant was a lion or a human being Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord appeared as half lion and half man so that Hiranyakasipu could not understand whether the great giant was a lion or a hu…'
- 20:2720:27, 28 October 2012 diff hist +6,176 N There is no doubt about Lord Krsna's being the Supreme Lord, otherwise how was it possible for Him to kill a giant demon like Putana when He was just on the lap of His mother Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no doubt about Lord Krsna's being the Supreme Lord, otherwise how was it possible for Him to kill a giant demon like Put…'
- 20:1320:13, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,167 N This form (Virat-rupa) of the Supreme Lord is the all-devouring giant, and here Krsna presents Himself in that form of all-devouring time Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This form of the Supreme Lord is the all-devouring giant, and here Krsna presents Himself in that form of all-devouring time"}} {…'
- 20:0420:04, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,922 N In India, even in the interior villages, all the Hindu and Muslim communities used to live very peacefully by establishing a relationship between them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, even in the interior villages, all the Hindu and Muslim communities used to live very peacefully by establishing a rela…'
- 19:5919:59, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,730 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead has no beginning and no end, no exterior and no interior, no front and no rear. In other words, He is all-pervading - SB 10.9.13-14 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead has no beginning and no end, no exterior and no interior, no front and no rear. In other words…'
- 19:4719:47, 28 October 2012 diff hist +6,877 N Krsna consciousness is there in everyone's heart; simply one has to revive it by this association, this Krsna consciousness association. So it is neither difficult, nor impractical, nor very unpalatable. Everything is nice Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna consciousness is there in everyone's heart; simply one has to revive it by this association, this Krsna consciousness assoc…'
- 19:3619:36, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,133 N Arjuna said in the Bhagavad-gita that controlling the mind is as impractical as stopping the blowing of a hurricane Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna said in the Bhagavad-gita that controlling the mind is as impractical as stopping the blowing of a hurricane"}} {{notes|}}…'
- 19:3019:30, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,412 N The Lord never suggests anything impractical. In this material world, in order to maintain the body one has to work. Human society is divided, according to work, into 4 divisions of social order - brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya, sudra. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord never suggests anything impractical. In this material world, in order to maintain the body one has to work. Human societ…'
- 19:1919:19, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,860 N There are five kinds of liberation, the least important of which is called sayujya, to become one with the Supreme. Devotees don't care for such liberation because they are actually intelligent Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are five kinds of liberation, the least important of which is called sayujya, to become one with the Supreme. Devotees don'…'
- 19:1119:11, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,266 N The Lord (Krsna) accepts the least qualification of the living entity and awards him the highest reward. That is the standard of His character. Therefore, who but the Lord can be the ultimate shelter? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord accepts the least qualification of the living entity and awards him the highest reward. That is the standard of His char…'
- 19:0319:03, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,587 N It is essential that one practice self-control by celibacy without the least desire for sex indulgence. For a man desiring to improve the condition of his existence, sex indulgence is considered suicidal, or even worse Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is essential that one practice self-control by celibacy without the least desire for sex indulgence. For a man desiring to imp…'
- 18:5318:53, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,065 N Devotional service to the Lord must be pure in quality, without the least desire for material enjoyment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotional service to the Lord must be pure in quality, i.e., without the least desire for material enjoyment"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
- 13:4813:48, 28 October 2012 diff hist +9,261 N Pure self-realization, as we have several times discussed, is the pure consciousness of admitting oneself to be the eternal servitor of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure self-realization, as we have several times discussed, is the pure consciousness of admitting oneself to be the eternal servi…'
- 13:4413:44, 28 October 2012 diff hist +8,142 N This material world is a sort of prison house, as we have several times mentioned. The demigods are the servants of the Lord who see to the proper upkeep of the prison house Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material world is a sort of prison house, as we have several times mentioned. The demigods are the servants of the Lord who …'
- 13:3713:37, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,924 N Krsna is covered by His yoga-maya potency. He is not to be seen or revealed to anyone and everyone. Only by one to whom He reveals Himself can He be seen. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As we have several times discussed, Krsna is covered by His yoga-maya potency. He is not to be seen or revealed to anyone and eve…'
- 13:3213:32, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,268 N Arjuna agrees to what Krsna says several times. Krsna is speaking to him just for his benefit, and Arjuna acknowledges that all this is happening to him by Krsna's grace. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna agrees to what Krsna has several times said: Krsna is speaking to him just for his benefit. So Arjuna acknowledges that al…'
- 13:2613:26, 28 October 2012 diff hist +6,205 N Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and we have several times explained that His body is not material, but is eternal, blissful knowledge. This kind of talk about Krsna will help one become a devotee. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and we have several times explained that His body is not material, but is eternal, b…'
- 12:2612:26, 28 October 2012 diff hist +9,205 N Recollection, absorption, meditation, constant remembrance and trance are the five items of progressive krsna-smarana. At first, remembrance of Krsna may be interrupted at intervals, but later remembrance proceeds uninterrupted Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Recollection, absorption, meditation, constant remembrance and trance are the five items of progressive krsna-smarana. At first, …'
- 12:2112:21, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,038 N Pure devotees of the Supreme Lord always pray to Him with tears in their eyes, their minds always recollect His activities, and their bodies always offer Him obeisances Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pure devotees of the Supreme Lord always pray to Him with tears in their eyes, their minds always recollect His activities, and t…'
- 12:1512:15, 28 October 2012 diff hist +9,346 N Enlightened by the recollection of that Gayatri, which embodies the three Vedas, Brahma became acquainted with the expanse of the ocean of truth. Then he worshiped Sri Krsna, the essence of all the Vedas, with a hymn Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Enlightened by the recollection of that Gayatri, which embodies the three Vedas, Brahma became acquainted with the expanse of the…'
- 12:0912:09, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,935 N All recollections, knowledge, etc., as well as all forgetfulness, are engineered by the Lord, who is sitting within the heart of everyone Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All recollections, knowledge, etc., as well as all forgetfulness, are engineered by the Lord, who is sitting within the heart of …'
- 12:0512:05, 28 October 2012 diff hist +7,973 N With the progress of the age of Kali, four things particularly, namely the duration of life, mercy, the power of recollection, and moral or religious principles will gradually diminish Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With the progress of the age of Kali, four things particularly, namely the duration of life, mercy, the power of recollection, an…'
- 11:5411:54, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,291 N Ramananda Raya humbly submitted himself as a puppet before Lord Caitanya, the puppet master. He only wanted to dance according to the will of Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ramananda Raya humbly submitted himself as a puppet before Lord Caitanya, the puppet master. He only wanted to dance according to…'
- 11:4811:48, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,154 N My dear Lord, just as a puppeteer controls his dancing dolls and a husband controls his wife, Your Lordship controls all the living entities in the universe, such as the brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, just as a puppeteer controls his dancing dolls and a husband controls his wife, Your Lordship controls all the livi…'
- 11:3611:36, 28 October 2012 diff hist +1,615 N The world is under the full control of the Supreme Lord; therefore everyone is like a wooden doll in the hands of a puppet master Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The world is under the full control of the Supreme Lord; therefore everyone is like a wooden doll in the hands of a puppet master…'
- 11:0911:09, 28 October 2012 diff hist +1,918 N Those two gatekeepers (Jaya and Vijaya), the best of the demigods, their beauty and luster diminished by the curse of the brahmanas (Kumaras), became morose and fell from Vaikuntha, the abode of the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those two gatekeepers, the best of the demigods, their beauty and luster diminished by the curse of the brahmanas, became morose …'
- 10:5710:57, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,425 N That is the first thing wanted. If you want to understand Bhagavad-gita, then you must take the direction from the Bhagavad-gita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the first thing wanted. If you want to understand Bhagavad-gita, then you must take the direction from the Bhagavad-gita"…'
- 10:5110:51, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,299 N To enter into the spiritual life, first thing is first of all to accept a guru Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To enter into the spiritual life, first thing is first of all to accept a guru"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{complete|ALL}…'
- 10:4210:42, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,174 N If I (Lord Krsna) especially favor a devotee and especially wish to care for him, the first thing I do is take away his riches Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If I especially favor a devotee and especially wish to care for him, the first thing I do is take away his riches"}} {{notes|}} {…'
- 10:3010:30, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,898 N It is understood from this verse that by agitation of the element of egoism in ignorance, the first thing produced was sound, which is the subtle form of ether Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is understood from this verse that by agitation of the element of egoism in ignorance, the first thing produced was sound, whi…'
- 10:1610:16, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,415 N People generally do not become devotees of Lord Visnu, since Lord Visnu never becomes the order-supplier of His devotee. Lord Visnu does not give a devotee benedictions that will create a further demand for benedictions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People generally do not become devotees of Lord Visnu, since Lord Visnu never becomes the order-supplier of His devotee"}} {{note…'
- 10:1210:12, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,872 N Unfortunately, when eternal relationship is disturbed, the living entity wants to become separately happy and thinks that the master is his order supplier. In this way there cannot be happiness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, when this eternal relationship is disturbed, the living entity wants to become separately happy and thinks that th…'
- 10:0410:04, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,455 N The jnanis, yogis and karmis are not particularly dear, for the karmis simply want to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead as their order supplier Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The jnanis, yogis and karmis are not particularly dear, for the karmis simply want to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead as t…'
- 09:5109:51, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,793 N Those who are in the modes of ignorance and passion are averse to the existence of God, or else they formally accept the existence of God in the capacity of an order supplier Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are in the modes of ignorance and passion are averse to the existence of God, or else they formally accept the existenc…'
- 09:2509:25, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,173 N The entire universe is full of miseries, and therefore the inhabitants of this material universe are always shedding tears out of intense grief Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The entire universe is full of miseries, and therefore the inhabitants of this material universe are always shedding tears out of…'
- 09:1609:16, 28 October 2012 diff hist +7,365 N The bamboos, when they collide by air, there is heat. Electricity is generated, and the fire takes place. That is the cause of forest fire. Nobody goes to set fire in the forest Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bamboos, when they collide by air, there is heat. Electricity is generated, and the fire takes place. That is the cause of fo…'
- 09:0609:06, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,534 N When there is need of fire in the forest, by the will of the Supreme it takes place due to friction among the bamboos. Similarly, the descendants of Yadu were all destroyed by the will of the Lord by the process of self-destruction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is need of fire in the forest, by the will of the Supreme it takes place due to friction among the bamboos. Similarly,…'
- 09:0009:00, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,906 N The comparison of the friction of forest bamboos to that of passionate human societies is appropriate. The whole world is compared to a forest. At any moment there may be a flare-up of fire in the forest due to friction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The comparison of the friction of forest bamboos to that of passionate human societies is appropriate. The whole world is compare…'
- 08:4708:47, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,437 N This world is compared to a forest fire caused by the cohesion of bamboo bushes. Such a forest fire takes place automatically, for bamboo cohesion occurs without external cause Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This world is compared to a forest fire caused by the cohesion of bamboo bushes. Such a forest fire takes place automatically, fo…'
27 October 2012
- 18:5118:51, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,883 N The prostitute (Mayadevi) by eating frugally and fasting she conquered her senses, and as soon as her senses were controlled, symptoms of love of Godhead appeared in her person Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus by eating frugally and fasting she conquered her senses, and as soon as her senses were controlled, symptoms of love of Godh…'
- 18:4418:44, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,340 N One should eat very frugally and should always remain secluded so that he can achieve the highest perfection of life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should eat very frugally and should always remain secluded so that he can achieve the highest perfection of life"}} {{notes|}…'
- 18:3618:36, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,276 N Out of the five kinds of salvation, advandva is the most abominable for a devotee. A pure devotee denounces such oneness with the Lord as worse than going to hell Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the five kinds of salvation, advandva is the most abominable for a devotee. A pure devotee denounces such oneness with the…'
- 18:2618:26, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,073 N It is futile to make an external show of good qualities like humility and nonviolence while disrespecting the Lord's lotus feet and denouncing the process of devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is futile to make an external show of good qualities like humility and nonviolence while disrespecting the Lord's lotus feet a…'
- 18:2118:21, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,990 N Among the human species, some denounce sensual pleasures and are honored by the world as a saints, yogis, philosophers, scholars, and so on Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among the human species, some denounce sensual pleasures and are honored by the world as a saints, yogis, philosophers, scholars,…'
- 18:1718:17, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,524 N When Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya denounced himself as an offender and took shelter of the Lord (Caitanya), the Lord desired to show him mercy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya denounced himself as an offender and took shelter of the Lord, the Lord desired to show him mercy"}}…'
- 18:1218:12, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,026 N When Uddhava came from Lord Krsna with a message for the gopis, all the gopis, especially Srimati Radharani, denounced Krsna in various ways. Such denunciations, however, reflect an exuberant loving attitude Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Uddhava came from Lord Krsna with a message for the gopis, all the gopis, especially Srimati Radharani, denounced Krsna in v…'
- 18:0318:03, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,648 N Bali Maharaja gave only three paces of land in charity to Vamanadeva, and he also offered a little water which Lord Vamanadeva accepted, and thereby Bali Maharaja attained the position of Indra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Maharaja gave only three paces of land in charity to Vamanadeva, and he also offered a little water which Lord Vamanadeva ac…'
- 17:5617:56, 27 October 2012 diff hist +7,028 N Lord Vamanadeva requested three paces of land from Maharaja Bali, and when Maharaja Bali agreed to grant them, the Lord immediately covered the entire world with two footsteps Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Vamanadeva requested three paces of land from Maharaja Bali, and when Maharaja Bali agreed to grant them, the Lord immediate…'
- 17:4817:48, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,125 N When He (Lord Krsna) descends on the material plane, out of His causeless mercy He accepts one of His great devotees as His father to keep pace with the rules of the material world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When He descends on the material plane, out of His causeless mercy He accepts one of His great devotees as His father to keep pac…'
- 17:4217:42, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,004 N The Lord, assumed the incarnation of half-man and half-lion (Lord Nrsimhadeva), which was beyond the imagination of a materialistic demon like Hiranyakasipu, and thus, keeping pace with the benediction of Brahmaji, the Lord killed him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, however, assumed the incarnation of half-man and half-lion, which was beyond the imagination of a materialistic demon l…'
- 17:1817:18, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,088 N The back of the Lord is the place for all kinds of frustration and ignorance, as well as for immorality. From His veins flow the great rivers and rivulets, and on His bones are stacked the great mountains Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The back of the Lord is the place for all kinds of frustration and ignorance, as well as for immorality. From His veins flow the …'
- 16:3516:35, 27 October 2012 diff hist +6,053 N It is even more imperative for human beings to take to the worship of the lotus feet of the Lord by constantly chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, as recommended by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is even more imperative for human beings to take to the worship of the lotus feet of the Lord by constantly chanting the Hare …'
- 16:2316:23, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,285 N It is imperative that every human being try for spiritual knowledge, and if anyone does not do so, his life is spoiled Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is imperative that every human being try for such knowledge, and if anyone does not do so, his life is spoiled"}} {{notes|}} {…'
- 16:1816:18, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,235 N It is imperative, that one sincerely seek the association of pure devotees and hear them patiently and submissively from any position of life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is imperative, therefore, that one sincerely seek the association of pure devotees and hear them patiently and submissively fr…'
- 16:0116:01, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,902 N The Vedic rites and rituals are imperative for neophytes: comprehending all kinds of prayer three times a day, taking a bath early in the morning, offering respects to the forefathers, etc. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic rites and rituals are imperative for neophytes: comprehending all kinds of prayer three times a day, taking a bath earl…'
- 15:5415:54, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,144 N In the heavenly planets, the state assembly house called Sudharma was deserving of the dignity of the best of the demigods Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the heavenly planets, the state assembly house called Sudharma was deserving of the dignity of the best of the demigods"}} {{n…'
- 15:4815:48, 27 October 2012 diff hist +2,778 N The brahmanas were not, so to speak, flatterers of the kings, but the kings were actually glorified by their actions, and they were sincerely still more encouraged in pious acts by brahmanas in a dignified way Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"brahmanas were not, so to speak, flatterers of the kings, but the kings were actually glorified by their actions, and they were s…'
- 14:3114:31, 27 October 2012 diff hist +2,546 N His (Lord Siva) unimpeachable character is followed by great souls to dismantle the mass of nescience, he nevertheless remains as if a devil to give salvation to all devotees of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"his unimpeachable character is followed by great souls to dismantle the mass of nescience, he nevertheless remains as if a devil …'
- 14:1614:16, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,989 N The living entity acquires a particular nature packed up in a subtle body and gross body formed by the life air, the ego, the ten sense organs, the mind and the five gross elements Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"acquires a particular nature packed up in a subtle body and gross body formed by the life air, the ego, the ten sense organs, the…'
- 14:1114:11, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,699 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu very carefully brought first-class prasadam from Lord Jagannatha and sent it in separate packages to His mother (Sacimata) and the devotees at Nadia Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu very carefully brought first-class prasadam from Lord Jagannatha and sent it in separate packages to His …'
- 14:0514:05, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,648 N When the Lord (Caitanya) passed through the jungle in great ecstasy, packs of tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and boars came, and the Lord passed right through them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord passed through the jungle in great ecstasy, packs of tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and boars came, and the Lord pas…'
- 13:5813:58, 27 October 2012 diff hist +5,005 N Society, friendship, love and well-wishers are all simply results of being packed in different bodies. One should know this well and try to get out of this bodily encagement into which one is thrown birth after birth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Society, friendship, love and well-wishers are all simply results of being packed in different bodies. One should know this well …'
- 13:4613:46, 27 October 2012 diff hist +2,497 N When the form of the Lord is carved from wood, stone or any other element, it is to be understood that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is there Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the form of the Lord is carved from wood, stone or any other element, it is to be understood that the Supreme Personality of…'
- 13:4113:41, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,158 N Manomayam is a carving of the form of the Lord within the mind. This is included as one of the eight different carvings of the form of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Manomayam is a carving of the form of the Lord within the mind. This is included as one of the eight different carvings of the fo…'
- 13:3413:34, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,550 N Simply by stamping oneself Christian, Jewish, or Hindu and Muslim, without knowing who is God and what is his desire, that will naturally create antagonism Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by stamping oneself Christian, Jewish, or Hindu and Muslim, without knowing who is God and what is his desire, that will n…'
- 13:2813:28, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,724 N Religion does not mean stamping in different way. Religion means to know God the great and we are subordinate, maintained by God. This is religion Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Religion does not mean stamping in different way. Religion means to know God the great and we are subordinate, maintained by God.…'
- 13:0813:08, 27 October 2012 diff hist +5,112 N An Aryan civilization is a civilization advanced in spiritual knowledge. Not merely by stamping oneself an Aryan does one become an Aryan Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An Aryan civilization is a civilization advanced in spiritual knowledge. Not merely by stamping oneself an Aryan does one become …'
- 12:5412:54, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,862 N It is indicated that the Visnu form is the ultimate goal of meditation, and as such it is better to concentrate upon the forms of Visnu than on impersonal omkara. The latter process is also more difficult than the former Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is indicated that the Visnu form is the ultimate goal of meditation, and as such it is better to concentrate upon the forms of…'
- 12:4612:46, 27 October 2012 diff hist +7,477 N When the rsi (Durvasa Muni) wanted to award some benediction to Duryodhana, the latter wished that he should visit the house of Maharaja Yudhisthira, who was the eldest and chief among all his cousins Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the rsi wanted to award some benediction to Duryodhana, the latter wished that he should visit the house of Maharaja Yudhist…'
- 12:2612:26, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,072 N The difference between a person in Krsna consciousness and a person in bodily consciousness is that the former is attached to Krsna, whereas the latter is attached to the results of his activities. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The difference between a person in Krsna consciousness and a person in bodily consciousness is that the former is attached to Krs…'
- 11:3211:32, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,479 N In this Fifth Chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, God says that work in devotional service is better than dry mental speculation. Devotional service is easier than the latter because, being transcendental in nature, it frees one from reaction. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord says that work in devotional service is better than dry mental speculation. Devotional service is easier than the latter…'
- 11:2211:22, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,715 N When the King of Mithila saw the arrival of Sri Balarama in his city, he was most pleased and received the Lord with great honor and hospitality Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the King of Mithila saw the arrival of Sri Balarama in his city, he was most pleased and received the Lord with great honor …'
- 11:1511:15, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,467 N He (King Bhismaka) was hospitable not only to Krsna, Balarama and kings such as Jarasandha but also to many other kings and princes according to their personal strength, age and material possessions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was hospitable not only to Krsna, Balarama and kings such as Jarasandha but also to many other kings and princes according to …'
- 11:0811:08, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,506 N In order to reciprocate the kind hospitality of Krsna, the gopis began to look at Him lovingly. They were overjoyed by the auspicious touch of the hand of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to reciprocate the kind hospitality of Krsna, the gopis began to look at Him lovingly. They were overjoyed by the auspic…'
- 10:5810:58, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,472 N Dhrtarastra lost all his state and descendants in the fight with Maharaja Yudhisthira, and still, due to his sense of helplessness, he did not feel ashamed to accept the charity and hospitality of Maharaja Yudhisthira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhrtarastra lost all his state and descendants in the fight with Maharaja Yudhisthira, and still, due to his sense of helplessnes…'
- 10:0910:09, 27 October 2012 diff hist +5,813 N Because of associating with the three gunas of the material potency, everyone identifies himself with his body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of associating with the three gunas of the material potency, everyone identifies himself with his body"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 10:0610:06, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,404 N Although the Lord is attached to His material potency, He is aloof from her activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Lord is attached to His material potency, He is aloof from her activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{compl…'
- 10:0310:03, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,842 N The Lord is merciful; if anyone wants to forget Him and enjoy this material world, He gives him full facility, not directly but through the agency of His material potency Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is merciful; if anyone wants to forget Him and enjoy this material world, He gives him full facility, not directly but t…'
- 09:5509:55, 27 October 2012 diff hist +6,686 N The material potency is not different from the Lord because it is an emanation from Him, but at the same time, that manifestation of potency is not the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the material potency is not different from the Lord because it is an emanation from Him, but at the same time, that manifestation…'
- 09:4909:49, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,377 N If we drink this nectar (bhagavad-gita), very soon the brilliant sunshine of transcendental knowledge will dispel the darkness of ignorance caused by our unwanted material desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we drink this nectar, very soon the brilliant sunshine of transcendental knowledge will dispel the darkness of ignorance cause…'
- 09:4109:41, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,631 N The sankirtana movement has been introduced by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu just to dispel the illusion of maya, by which everyone in this material world thinks himself to be a product of matter and therefore to have many duties pertaining to the body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sankirtana movement has been introduced by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu just to dispel the illusion of maya, by which everyone in…'
- 09:3509:35, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,836 N Lord Madhusudana enjoyed His youth with pastimes on autumn nights in the midst of the jewellike milkmaids. Thus He dispelled all the misfortunes of the world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Madhusudana enjoyed His youth with pastimes on autumn nights in the midst of the jewellike milkmaids. Thus He dispelled all …'
- 09:1509:15, 27 October 2012 diff hist +5,502 N In the material world, sunshine, moonshine or different kinds of artificial light are required to dispel darkness, especially at night, for by nature the material world is dark Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, sunshine, moonshine or different kinds of artificial light are required to dispel darkness, especially at …'
- 09:0809:08, 27 October 2012 diff hist +2,460 N Actually, anyone who hears Bhagavad-gita from a bona fide spiritual master like Krsna or His representative will find that all his ignorance is dispelled. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"anyone who hears Bhagavad-gita from a bona fide spiritual master like Krsna or His representative will find that all his ignoranc…'
- 08:5908:59, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,358 N If I (Lord Krsna) see My sweetness in a mirror, I am tempted to taste it, but nevertheless I cannot Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If I see My sweetness in a mirror, I am tempted to taste it, but nevertheless I cannot"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{compl…'
26 October 2012
- 18:0918:09, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,401 N Sex life is compared to the rubbing of two hands to relieve an itch. Grhamedhis, so-called grhasthas who have no spiritual knowledge, think that this itching is the greatest platform of happiness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sex life is compared to the rubbing of two hands to relieve an itch. Grhamedhis, so-called grhasthas who have no spiritual knowle…'
- 17:4217:42, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,408 N The Bhagavad-gita explains everything very nicely, how to become Krsna conscious, how to worship Krsna, how to understand Krsna. Everything is explained there very lucidly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Bhagavad-gita explains everything very nicely, how to become Krsna conscious, how to worship Krsna, how to understand Krsna. …'
- 17:3517:35, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,631 N When bright young boys and girls receive proper guidance from parents and teachers who can lucidly answer their queries, they easily understand each point and gradually develop fine brains Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When these bright young boys and girls receive proper guidance from parents and teachers who can lucidly answer their queries, th…'
- 17:0917:09, 26 October 2012 diff hist +2,815 N How a living entity becomes a victim of the material condition is lucidly explained in this verse (SB 6.2.38). The beginning is to misidentify the body as one's self Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How a living entity becomes a victim of the material condition is lucidly explained in this verse. The beginning is to misidentif…'
- 17:0217:02, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,317 N The cause of the material creation is described here (in SB 3.20.2) very lucidly. The first cause is daiva, or the destiny of the conditioned soul. The material creation exists for the conditioned soul who wanted to become a false lord for sense enjoyment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cause of the material creation is described here very lucidly. The first cause is daiva, or the destiny of the conditioned so…'
- 16:0616:06, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,423 N The illusory potency, maya, constantly terrorizes and shackles the people in the present Age of Quarrel, Kali-yuga Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The illusory potency, maya, constantly terrorizes and shackles the people in the present Age of Quarrel, Kali-yuga"}} {{notes|}} …'
- 16:0216:02, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,273 N When the demoniac population of thieves, rogues, and criminals steadily increases, the kingdom is filled with chaos and terror Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the demoniac population of thieves, rogues, and criminals steadily increases, the kingdom is filled with chaos and terror"}}…' current
- 15:4515:45, 26 October 2012 diff hist +2,699 N Those who are too sinful and have thus been born in the lower classes are allowed to enjoy sinful activities fully, for thus there is a chance that these activities will become detestful to them, and they will get the opportunity to be purified Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are too sinful and have thus been born in the lower classes are allowed to enjoy sinful activities fully, for thus ther…'
- 15:3615:36, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,951 N Devotees know that their position is to be eternally servants of the Supreme Lord and never to be one with Him. Therefore they are called sama-mati or jitatma. They detest oneness with the Supreme Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees know that their position is to be eternally servants of the Supreme Lord and never to be one with Him. Therefore they ar…'
- 15:2915:29, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,177 N One should be allowed to remain in so-called material enjoyment while simultaneously advancing in knowledge to experience the misery of this false material happiness. Then, without help from others, one will find material enjoyment detestful Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should be allowed to remain in so-called material enjoyment while simultaneously advancing in knowledge to experience the mis…'
- 15:2215:22, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,605 N Woman, who is very attractive in the beginning but in the end very disturbing, is exactly like the flower, which is attractive in the beginning and detestable at the end Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"woman, who is very attractive in the beginning but in the end very disturbing, is exactly like the flower, which is attractive in…'
- 15:1115:11, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,025 N Lord Ramacandra accepted only one wife and manifested sublime character, thus setting an example for householders. A householder should live according to the ideal of Lord Ramacandra, who showed how to be a perfect person Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Ramacandra accepted only one wife and manifested sublime character, thus setting an example for householders"}} {{notes|}} {…'
- 15:0315:03, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,218 N The setting of the sun does not mean the end of the sun. It means that the sun is out of our sight. Similarly, the end of the mission of the Lord on a particular planet or universe only means that He is out of our sight Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The setting of the sun does not mean the end of the sun. It means that the sun is out of our sight. Similarly, the end of the mis…'
- 14:5514:55, 26 October 2012 diff hist +2,229 N While observing the situation of his enemy, Arjuna stood up on the chariot, but he was so afflicted with lamentation that he sat down again, setting aside his bow and arrows. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While observing the situation of his enemy, Arjuna stood up on the chariot, but he was so afflicted with lamentation that he sat …'
- 14:4014:40, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,278 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is present in everyone's heart, fostering the reactions of sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-guna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is present in everyone's heart, fostering the reactions of sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-gun…'
- 14:2814:28, 26 October 2012 diff hist +6,617 N Krsna's foster father, Nanda Maharaja, and his associates were all vaisyas. They were not at all educated, but they could serve Krsna by loving Him and by offering everything to Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna's foster father, Nanda Maharaja, and his associates were all vaisyas. They were not at all educated, but they could serve K…'
- 14:2114:21, 26 October 2012 diff hist +10,952 N When Krsna appeared within the bars of Kamsa's prison house, He was transferred by Vasudeva to the house of Nanda Maharaja, the foster father of Krsna, at Gokula Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna appeared within the bars of Kamsa's prison house, He was transferred by Vasudeva to the house of Nanda Maharaja, the f…'
- 14:0514:05, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,773 N When there is varna-sankara population, the people cannot be properly controlled for peace and prosperity, regardless of great legislative assemblies, parliaments and similar bodies Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is varna-sankara population, the people cannot be properly controlled for peace and prosperity, regardless of great le…'
- 14:0014:00, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,529 N To rule the mass of citizens in a state and keep them in a complete progressive order is not possible simply by passing laws every year in a legislative assembly. The varnasrama-dharma is essential in a good government Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To rule the mass of citizens in a state and keep them in a complete progressive order is not possible simply by passing laws ever…'
- 13:5313:53, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,949 N So many government representatives voting for legislation. Every day they bring out a new law. But because these laws are only mental concoctions manufactured by inexperienced conditioned souls, they cannot give relief to human society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"so many government representatives voting for legislation. Every day they bring out a new law. But because these laws are only me…'
- 13:4613:46, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,382 N Every man is imperfect by constitution under conditions of material existence, and there is not the least possibility that even the most materially advanced man can enact perfect legislation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every man is imperfect by constitution under conditions of material existence, and there is not the least possibility that even t…'
- 13:3813:38, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,777 N A person who personally practices the tenets of religion as they are enjoined in the sastras and who also teaches others the same principles is called religious Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who personally practices the tenets of religion as they are enjoined in the sastras and who also teaches others the same…'
- 13:2413:24, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,165 N One should be enlightened in the tenets of Bhagavad-gita and accept the instruction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead that one give up all natural tendencies for material service under different names and take to the service of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should be enlightened in the tenets of Bhagavad-gita and accept the instruction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead that on…'
- 13:1213:12, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,596 N The administrative heads as a class will condemn the tenets of Vedic wisdom and will prefer to conduct a so-called secular state, and the so-called educated brahmanas will be purchased by such unscrupulous administrators Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The administrative heads as a class will condemn the tenets of Vedic wisdom and will prefer to conduct a so-called secular state,…'
- 13:0013:00, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,137 N The exuberance of transcendental mellows is increased by the association of a large number of personalities similar to Radharani, who are also known as gopis or sakhis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The exuberance of transcendental mellows is increased by the association of a large number of personalities similar to Radharani,…'
- 12:4512:45, 26 October 2012 diff hist +2,969 N Narada Muni accepted Brahma as the Supreme due to Lord Brahma's wonderful acts in creation, but doubts arose in him when he saw that Lord Brahma also worshiped some superior authority Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni accepted Brahma as the Supreme due to Lord Brahma's wonderful acts in creation, but doubts arose in him when he saw t…'
- 11:3211:32, 26 October 2012 diff hist +8,742 N The problem which arose in the heart of Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra was solved by the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The problem which arose in the heart of Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra was solved by the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita"…'
- 11:2311:23, 26 October 2012 diff hist +2,299 N The point is that these drawings should be realistic. Not that you make Krishna a cartoon character and therefore laughing stock. And hippy ideas shouldn't be used either Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The point is that these drawings should be realistic. Not that you make Krishna a cartoon character and therefore laughing stock.…'
- 11:1711:17, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,456 N Pure devotees are not mundane sentimentalists, but are factually realists because their activities are supported by the Vedic authorities who have given aural reception to the facts mentioned in the Vedic literatures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pure devotees are not mundane sentimentalists, but are factually realists because their activities are supported by the Vedic aut…'
- 11:0611:06, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,090 N The main thing is that whenever prasadam is offered to the Lord, everything should be very respectfully and cleanly presented and prepared. In Jagannatha Puri, the Lord eats 56 times. So the Lord can eat as many times as you can offer Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The main thing is that whenever prasadam is offered to the Lord, everything should be very respectfully and cleanly presented and…'
- 10:3510:35, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,557 N It is very common sense affair, that consciousness, that is the main thing in this body. So any intelligent man with common sense can understand this. Now, what is this consciousness? This consciousness is the symptom of the soul Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is very common sense affair, that consciousness, that is the main thing in this body. So any intelligent man with common sense…'
- 10:2910:29, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,575 N Bhakti is main thing, not your palatable dish. Visnu is quite competent to prepare thousand times better palatable dishes than you can offer. But the real thing is bhakti Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"bhakti is main thing, not your palatable dish. Visnu is quite competent to prepare thousand times better palatable dishes than yo…'
- 10:1910:19, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,514 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.14.21), the Supreme Godhead (Krsna) personally says, bhaktyaham ekaya grahyah: one can understand the original cause of all causes, the Supreme Person, only by devotional service, not by show-bottle exhibitionism Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one can understand the original cause of all causes, the Supreme Person, only by devotional service, not by show-bottle exhibitio…'
- 10:1110:11, 26 October 2012 diff hist +18,694 N The theory that there is no need of austerity in life, that one can go on speculating & everything will be nice, is neither recommended in the Vedic literature nor in Bhagavad-gita. Such theories are manufactured by showbottle spiritualists. BG 1972 pur Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The theory that there is no need of austerity in life, that one can go on speculating and everything will be nice, is recommended…'
- 09:1409:14, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,979 N They (the demons) conclude that as a child is simply the result of sexual intercourse between man and woman, this world is born without any soul. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They conclude that as a child is simply the result of sexual intercourse between man and woman, this world is born without any so…'
- 08:4008:40, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,491 N Although the demigods did not come to the aid of Gajendra, the Supreme Personality of Godhead immediately appeared before him because of his fervent prayer. This does not mean that the demigods were angry with Gajendra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although the demigods did not come to the aid of Gajendra, the Supreme Personality of Godhead immediately appeared before him bec…'
25 October 2012
- 19:5319:53, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,957 N Renunciation means one has got all these things, richness, fame, beauty, knowledge, but he renounces everything for some higher purpose Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Renunciation means one has got all these things, richness, fame, beauty, knowledge, but he renounces everything for some higher p…'
- 19:4719:47, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,076 N On account of richness one may fall down, but if one takes birth in a Vaisnava family there is no more fall down. He makes progress further and further. In this way he is allowed again go back to home, back to Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"on account of richness one may fall down, but if one takes birth in a Vaisnava family there is no more fall down. He makes progre…'
- 19:4119:41, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,420 N Supreme Being means everything supreme. In richness He is supreme. In bodily strength He is supreme. His knowledge is supreme. In beauty He is supreme. In renunciation He is supreme. That is the description, definition of God Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Supreme Being means everything supreme. In richness He is supreme. In bodily strength He is supreme. His knowledge is supreme. In…'
- 19:3419:34, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,419 N We have got our ideas of richness. I may be rich, but you are richer than me. Somebody is richer than you. Somebody is richer than another, another, another. You go, make proceed. When you find out the final richest person, that is Bhagavan Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have got our ideas of richness. I may be rich, but you are richer than me. Somebody is richer than you. Somebody is richer tha…'
- 19:2619:26, 25 October 2012 diff hist +2,940 N Vidura had already surpassed the fallible nature of the living entity in conditional life due to his being acyuta-bhava, or legitimately absorbed in the devotional service of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura had already surpassed the fallible nature of the living entity in conditional life due to his being acyuta-bhava, or legit…'
- 19:1919:19, 25 October 2012 diff hist +2,691 N After the Battle of Kuruksetra, Maharaja Yudhisthira was again able to rule his legitimate kingdom, and he reinstated the principles of honor and respect for religion. That is the beauty of a kingdom ruled by a pious king like Maharaja Yudhisthira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the Battle of Kuruksetra, Maharaja Yudhisthira was again able to rule his legitimate kingdom, and he reinstated the princip…'
- 19:1419:14, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,510 N Srimad-Bhagavatam can be legitimately discussed only among the devotees of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam can be legitimately discussed only among the devotees of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{complete…'
- 19:1019:10, 25 October 2012 diff hist +9,733 N For the intelligent men, controlling the senses is the most essential qualification. It is the basis of morality. Sex indulgence even with a legitimate wife must also be controlled, and thereby family control will automatically follow Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For the intelligent men, controlling the senses is the most essential qualification. It is the basis of morality. Sex indulgence …'
- 19:0319:03, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,420 N The presence of the Lord as Paramatma can be felt by the process of legitimate hearing and chanting of the transcendental subjects which are especially treated in the Vedic literatures like the Upanisads and Vedanta Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the presence of the Lord as Paramatma can be felt by the process of legitimate hearing and chanting of the transcendental subject…'
- 18:5018:50, 25 October 2012 diff hist +2,589 N So many nationalists, economists and other ambitious persons have tried for happiness, individually or collectively, but history proves that they have all been frustrated Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So many nationalists, economists and other ambitious persons have tried for happiness, individually or collectively, but history …'
- 18:4318:43, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,401 N Famine is not due to an increase in population, as less intelligent economists think. When human society is grateful to the Lord for all His gifts for the maintenance of the living entities, then there is certainly no scarcity or want in society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Famine is not due to an increase in population, as less intelligent economists think. When human society is grateful to the Lord …'
- 18:3518:35, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,572 N The Lord appeared on the earth to curb the increase in miscreants, & not the increase in population, as is wrongly put forward by the mundane economist. When Krsna appeared, there had been a sufficient increase in miscreants who had violated His desire Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord appeared on the earth to curb the increase in miscreants, and not the increase in population, as is wrongly put forward …'
- 18:3018:30, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,677 N Dr. Lal Mohan Gosal, he has very minutely analyzed the cow dung and he has found that cow dung is a composition of all antiseptic properties. So similarly, he has also analyzed the water of the Ganges out of curiosity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dr. Lal Mohan Gosal, he has very minutely analyzed the cow dung and he has found that cow dung is a composition of all antiseptic…'
- 18:2018:20, 25 October 2012 diff hist +2,576 N Whenever there are some important talks between a devotee and the Lord or between exalted devotees, one should be very much curious to hear them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whenever there are some important talks between a devotee and the Lord or between exalted devotees, one should be very much curio…'
- 18:1518:15, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,913 N Arjuna, as a pure devotee of the Lord, never previously saw the contemplated universal form of the Lord (visva-rupa), but when he did see it, his curiosities were satisfied Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna, as a pure devotee of the Lord, never previously saw the contemplated universal form of the Lord (visva-rupa), but when he…'
- 18:0318:03, 25 October 2012 diff hist +2,407 N Maharaja Pariksit asked many questions, some of them very curiously, to know things as they are, but it is not necessary for the master to answer them in the order of the disciple's inquiries, one after the other Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Pariksit asked many questions, some of them very curiously, to know things as they are, but it is not necessary for the …'
- 17:5417:54, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,434 N Curiously enough there are many human leaders who are worshiped by foolish men under the misunderstanding of anthropomorphism or zoomorphism. Iha devatah denotes a powerful man or demigod of this material world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"curiously enough there are many human leaders who are worshiped by foolish men under the misunderstanding of anthropomorphism or …'
- 15:2015:20, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,911 N India is enriched with Vedic knowledge, and those who are born in India, they should take advantage of this facility, especially those who are in the higher topmost ranks, the brahmanas, the ksatriyas, the vaisyas. Especially the brahmanas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"India is enriched with Vedic knowledge, and those who are born in India, they should take advantage of this facility, especially …'
- 15:1115:11, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,624 N The higher principles of religion begin with the acceptance of the four orders and the four ranks of social life, as will be explained later. The whole purpose of the mission of incarnations is to arouse Krsna consciousness everywhere Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The higher principles of religion begin with the acceptance of the four orders and the four ranks of social life, as will be expl…'
- 15:0215:02, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,235 N Cranelike politicians especially are too much attached to the false prestige of position and rank, and so they always seek reelection, even at the fag end of life. These are some of the symptoms of an uncultured life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cranelike politicians especially are too much attached to the false prestige of position and rank, and so they always seek reelec…'
- 14:5114:51, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,698 N The brahmanas are traditionally intelligent men, and thus they will be able to pick up modern education to the topmost rank, but as far as moral and religious principles are concerned, they shall be the most fallen Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brahmanas are traditionally intelligent men, and thus they will be able to pick up modern education to the topmost rank, but …'
- 14:2714:27, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,897 N Because the Lord is all-powerful, it is possible for Him to adjust opposites such as birth and no birth, power and defeat, fear and fearlessness. A pure devotee knows very well how it is possible for the Lord to adjust opposite things Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Lord is all-powerful, it is possible for Him to adjust opposites such as birth and no birth, power and defeat, fear a…'
- 14:1914:19, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,005 N The conditioned soul should utilize his energy in the devotional service of the Lord so that he can be transferred to the other, eternal nature, where there is no birth, no death, no creation, no destruction, but permanent life instead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the conditioned soul should utilize his energy in the devotional service of the Lord so that he can be transferred to the other, …'
- 14:0914:09, 25 October 2012 diff hist +8,751 N The living being has no birth and no death, but because of his separation from the service of the Lord and due to his desire to lord it over material nature, he is offered a suitable body to satisfy his material desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living being has no birth and no death, but because of his separation from the service of the Lord and due to his desire to l…'
- 14:0114:01, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,021 N In the spiritual world the body does not change; there is no old age, there is no birth, there is no death. There all exists in oneness. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the spiritual world the body does not change; there is no old age, there is no birth, there is no death. There all exists in o…'
- 13:5713:57, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,725 N There is no birth, death, old age and disease for the spiritual body, so one who attains a spiritual body, becomes one of the associates of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and engages in eternal devotional service, is really liberated. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no birth, death, old age and disease for the spiritual body, so one who attains a spiritual body, becomes one of the ass…'
- 13:4013:40, 25 October 2012 diff hist +1,981 N Advaita Acarya led the sankirtana party, and with great pleasure He sang this verse. There was a manifestation of ecstatic perspiration, shivering, raised hairs, tears in the eyes and sometimes thundering and bellowing Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advaita Acarya led the sankirtana party, and with great pleasure He sang this verse. There was a manifestation of ecstatic perspi…'
- 13:2013:20, 25 October 2012 diff hist +1,723 N With tears in his (Hiranyakasipu's) eyes, his whole body shivering, he began praying in a humble mood, with folded hands and a faltering voice, to satisfy Lord Brahma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With tears in his eyes, his whole body shivering, he began praying in a humble mood, with folded hands and a faltering voice, to …'
- 13:0213:02, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,788 N Lord Rsabhadeva possessed all mystic yoga powers, but He was satisfied with His devotional love of Krsna, which was evinced by the ecstatic symptoms, such as crying, laughing and shivering Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Rsabhadeva possessed all these mystic yoga powers, but He was satisfied with His devotional love of Krsna, which was evinced…'
- 12:5512:55, 25 October 2012 diff hist +2,872 N There are eight kinds of transcendental changes in the body - tears, shivering of the body, perspiration, restlessness, throbbing, choking of the throat, etc. - and all were manifested by Uddhava in the presence of Vidura Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are eight kinds of transcendental changes in the body—tears, shivering of the body, perspiration, restlessness, throbbing…'
- 12:4812:48, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,299 N Hereditary gurus, or spiritual masters, have been accepted everywhere since time immemorial, but Prahlada Maharaja declined to accept such a seminal guru or take instruction from him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hereditary gurus, or spiritual masters, have been accepted everywhere since time immemorial, but Prahlada Maharaja declined to ac…'
- 12:2912:29, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,061 N In this age there are many so-called caste brahmanas and caste Gosvamis who, taking advantage of the sastra and of the innocence of people in general, claim to be brahmanas and Vaisnavas by hereditary right Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this age there are many so-called caste brahmanas and caste Gosvamis who, taking advantage of the sastra and of the innocence …'
- 11:3011:30, 25 October 2012 diff hist +5,550 N Unfortunately, for want of proper protection by responsible kings, the system of social and spiritual orders has now become a hereditary caste system. But this is not the actual system Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, for want of proper protection by responsible kings, the system of social and spiritual orders has now become a her…'
- 11:1911:19, 25 October 2012 diff hist +2,825 N The word dvijatmajah is significant here because Asvatthama, although the son of Dronacarya, was not exactly a qualified brahmana. The most intelligent man is called a brahmana, and it is not a hereditary title Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word dvijatmajah is significant here because Asvatthama, although the son of Dronacarya, was not exactly a qualified brahmana…'
- 11:0011:00, 25 October 2012 diff hist +6,501 N The example of one who associates with the mode of goodness is a qualified brahmana. Such a brahmana knows past, present and future because he consults the Vedic literature and sees through the eyes of sastra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The example of one who associates with the mode of goodness is a qualified brahmana. Such a brahmana knows past, present and futu…'
- 10:4210:42, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,602 N As an astrologer can see the future fate of a man, or an astronomer can foretell the solar and lunar eclipses, liberated souls can foretell the future of all mankind by seeing through the scriptures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As an astrologer can see the future fate of a man, or an astronomer can foretell the solar and lunar eclipses, liberated souls ca…'
- 10:3510:35, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,345 N In the material world also we do not always see things with our own eyes; we sometimes see through the experience of those who have actually seen or done things Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world also we do not always see things with our own eyes; we sometimes see through the experience of those who ha…'
- 09:5209:52, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,886 N Govinda, Krsna, is the cause of all causes. He is the primal cause, and He is the very form of eternity, knowledge and bliss Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Govinda, Krsna, is the cause of all causes. He is the primal cause, and He is the very form of eternity, knowledge and bliss"}} {…'
- 09:1109:11, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,364 N Formerly, ksatriyas would, at their pleasure, kidnap a princess from another royal house, and there would he a fight between the ksatriya and the girl's family; then, if the kidnapper was the winner, the girl would be offered to him for marriage Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, ksatriyas would, at their pleasure, kidnap a princess from another royal house, and there would he a fight between the …'
- 09:0309:03, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,346 N From another point of view, it is understood that the jiva living entity is qualitatively one with the Lord, and thus his knowledge in the pure state of life cannot be covered by nescience, especially in the presence of the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From another point of view, it is understood that the jiva living entity is qualitatively one with the Lord, and thus his knowled…'
- 08:2708:27, 25 October 2012 diff hist +4,767 N The sannyasa order is to be accepted from another sannyasi. Although the Lord (Caitanya) was independent in all respects, still, to keep up the formalities of the sastras, He accepted the sannyasa order from Kesava Bharati Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sannyasa order is to be accepted from another sannyasi. Although the Lord was independent in all respects, still, to keep up …'
- 08:1708:17, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,371 N From another point of view, because Krsna never leaves Vrndavana, all the forms of Krsna that appear elsewhere are His expansions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From another point of view, because Krsna never leaves Vrndavana, all the forms of Krsna that appear elsewhere are His expansions…'
24 October 2012
- 19:2519:25, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,333 N The best policy is to disassociate oneself from the three modes of material nature and be always transcendental to their contamination Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the best policy is to disassociate oneself from the three modes of material nature and be always transcendental to their contamin…'
- 19:1619:16, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,698 N Junior Haridasa afterwards committed suicide due to being disassociated from the company of the Lord (Caitanya), and the news of suicide was duly related to the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Junior Haridasa afterwards committed suicide due to being disassociated from the company of the Lord, and the news of suicide was…'
- 19:1119:11, 24 October 2012 diff hist +11,057 N The term sanga-varjitah is significant. One should disassociate himself from persons who are against Krsna. Not only are the atheistic persons against Krsna, but also those who are attracted to fruitive activities and mental speculation. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should disassociate himself from persons who are against Krsna. Not only are the atheistic persons against Krsna, but so also…'
- 18:4618:46, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,840 N Without being attached to the fruits of activities, one should act as a matter of duty, for by working without attachment one attains the Supreme Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"without being attached to the fruits of activities, one should act as a matter of duty, for by working without attachment one att…'
- 18:3418:34, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,604 N Everyone has his proprietory right in regard to prescribed duties, but should act without attachment to the result; such disinterested obligatory duties doubtlessly lead one to the path of liberation. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone has his proprietary right in regard to prescribed duties, but should act without attachment to the result; such disinter…'
- 18:2118:21, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,400 N Some of these conditioned souls are engaged in the false enjoyment of material senses and others in simply negating their real life in the spiritual world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of these conditioned souls are engaged in the false enjoyment of material senses and others in simply negating their real li…'
- 18:1418:14, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,069 N The age of Kali literally means the age of quarrel, and the abovementioned four symptoms in human society are the root causes for all kinds of quarrel Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The age of Kali literally means the age of quarrel, and the abovementioned four symptoms in human society are the root causes for…'
- 16:5316:53, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,261 N Raghunatha dasa, a renowned ascetic saint, heard and memorized all the activities of Caitanya Mahaprabhu told to him by Svarupa Damodara Gosvami Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Raghunatha dasa, a renowned ascetic saint, heard and memorized all the activities of Caitanya Mahaprabhu told to him by Svarupa D…'
- 16:4916:49, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,985 N He (Lord Caitanya) debates and converts many of the renowned philosophers and theologians of His time, including Sankarites, Buddhists, and Muslims Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He debates and converts many of the renowned philosophers and theologians of His time, including Sankarites, Buddhists, and Musli…'
- 16:4216:42, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,635 N Great and renowned scholars and devotees of the Lord have prepared voluminous books and literatures on the life and precepts of the Lord. Such literatures are all based on the sastras like the Vedas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"great and renowned scholars and devotees of the Lord have prepared voluminous books and literatures on the life and precepts of t…'
- 16:2616:26, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,708 N Persons who have no intelligence deride the transcendental form of the Lord as material Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"persons who have no intelligence deride the transcendental form of the Lord as material"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{comp…'
- 16:2316:23, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,778 N If we make a study of the general life of the animals, we can see that they have no intelligence for building big houses, furniture, and other household paraphernalia, and yet they maintain a healthy life by lying down on the open land Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we make a study of the general life of the animals, we can see that they have no intelligence for building big houses, furnitu…'
- 16:0916:09, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,944 N The demoniac, who are lost to themselves and who have no intelligence, engage in unbeneficial, horrible works meant to destroy the world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the demoniac, who are lost to themselves and who have no intelligence, engage in unbeneficial, horrible works meant to destroy th…'
- 15:5915:59, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,482 N Five thousands years ago everyone had an ample stock of milk, and by using it in many varied milk preparations, people would keep good health in natural ways and thus enjoy life in Krsna consciousness. Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone had an ample stock of milk, and by using it in many varied milk preparations, people would keep good health in natural w…'
- 15:5015:50, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,428 N It has actually been seen that anyone who regularly worships mother Ganges simply by bathing in her water keeps very good health and gradually becomes a devotee of the Lord. This is the effect of bathing in the water of the Ganges Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It has actually been seen that anyone who regularly worships mother Ganges simply by bathing in her water keeps very good health …'
- 15:4315:43, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,225 N King Kulasekhara wanted to give up his body while in a healthy state, and he thus prayed to Krsna to let him die immediately while he was in good health and while his mind was sound Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Kulasekhara wanted to give up his body while in a healthy state, and he thus prayed to Krsna to let him die immediately whil…'
- 15:3415:34, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,963 N In the hellish condition within the womb, the living entity is very much afraid of being born again, but when he is out of the womb, when he is in full life and good health, he forgets everything and commits again and again the same sins Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the hellish condition within the womb, the living entity is very much afraid of being born again, but when he is out of the wo…'
- 14:0014:00, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,314 N The ambitious conditioned soul wants to be very happy in this material world with his family, but he is compared to a traveler in the forest who desires to climb a hill full of thorns and small stones Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ambitious conditioned soul wants to be very happy in this material world with his family, but he is compared to a traveler in…'
- 13:4613:46, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,511 N Croaking toads who think they are making a big conference, and then one day the snake of death comes and swallows them up Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Croaking toads who think they are making a big conference, and then one day the snake of death comes and swallows them up"}} {{no…'
- 13:3513:35, 24 October 2012 diff hist +6,265 N One who is not a devotee must speak nonsensically because he does not have the power to speak about the glories of Krsna. Thus whatever he says is influenced by the illusory energy and is compared to the croaking of a frog Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is not a devotee must speak nonsensically because he does not have the power to speak about the glories of Krsna. Thus wh…'
- 13:2213:22, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,768 N When the demons are killed by the presence of Nrsimha-deva, everyone feels comfortable, irrespective of the planet upon which he lives Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the demons are killed by the presence of Nrsimha-deva, everyone feels comfortable, irrespective of the planet upon which he …'
- 13:1813:18, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,987 N The Lord is always kind to all living entities, irrespective of form and situation, yet He took the side of Indra just like an ordinary friend Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is always kind to all living entities, irrespective of form and situation, yet He took the side of Indra just like an or…'
- 13:1113:11, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,100 N He (The Lord) is quite correct in His action when He desires something to be done by someone, irrespective of the consideration of the particular case. Maharaja Pariksit was thus put to test for his greatness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"is quite correct in His action when He desires something to be done by someone, irrespective of the consideration of the particul…'
- 13:0013:00, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,617 N The four orders of life as brahmacari, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasi are to be followed by all, irrespective of the occupational division Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four orders of life as brahmacari, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasi are to be followed by all, irrespective of the occupati…'
- 12:5312:53, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,083 N By the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, everything created in the material world is transient. By a temporary arrangement, a father begets a child, or a living entity becomes the child of a so-called father Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, everything created in the material world is transient. By a temporary arr…'
- 12:3612:36, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,330 N Visnu-maya means sense enjoyment, which is transient and miserable. Those who are entrapped by visnu-maya utilize advancement of knowledge for sense enjoyment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Visnu-maya means sense enjoyment, which is transient and miserable. Those who are entrapped by visnu-maya utilize advancement of …'
- 12:2812:28, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,350 N The custom of giving one's daughter in charity with a dowry is still current in India. The gifts are given according to the position of the father of the bride Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The custom of giving one's daughter in charity with a dowry is still current in India. The gifts are given according to the posit…'
- 12:2312:23, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,238 N As stated in the Vedic scriptures, the first-class process is to call the bridegroom to the home of the bride and hand her to him in charity with a dowry of necessary ornaments, gold, furniture and other household paraphernalia Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the Vedic scriptures, the first-class process is to call the bridegroom to the home of the bride and hand her to him…'
- 12:1012:10, 24 October 2012 diff hist +12,701 N Draupadi was married with the Pandavas during their exile in the forest, but when they went back home Maharaja Drupada gave them immense wealth as a dowry Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"was married with the Pandavas during their exile in the forest, but when they went back home Maharaja Drupada gave them immense w…'
- 10:1510:15, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,209 N Satyabhama is one of the queens of Lord Krsna in Dvaraka, and when she was married to Krsna, the son of her nurse was allowed to go with her because they had lived together from childhood as brother and sister Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satyabhama is one of the queens of Lord Krsna in Dvaraka, and when she was married to Krsna, the son of her nurse was allowed to …'
- 10:0510:05, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,350 N When Lord Krsna was a child, He was nursed by a woman named Ambika, who had a younger sister named Kilimbika. During the time of Lord Caitanya’s incarnation, the same Kilimbika used to eat the remnants of food left by Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was nursed by a woman named Ambika, who had a younger sister named Kilimbika. During the time of Lord Caitanya’s incarnation…'
- 09:5809:58, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,591 N Putana was elevated to the position of a nurse and maidservant in Goloka Vrndavana to assist mother Yasoda Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Putana was elevated to the position of a nurse and maidservant in Goloka Vrndavana to assist mother Yasoda"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
- 09:5309:53, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,981 N According to scriptures also, there are seven mothers: (1) the real mother, (2) the wife of the spiritual master, (3) the wife of a brahmana, (4) the wife of the king, (5) the cow, (6) the nurse, and (7) the earth. All of them are mothers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to scriptures also, there are seven mothers: (1) the real mother, (2) the wife of the spiritual master, (3) the wife of…'
- 09:4209:42, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,419 N Paramatma is seeing, Hrsikesa is seeing that you are doing this. So we may forget what nuisance we had done in our last life, but Paramatma is there, witness; you have to get a body according to your work Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Paramatma is seeing, Hrsikesa is seeing that you are doing this. So we may forget what nuisance we had done in our last life, but…'
- 09:3209:32, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,956 N If one's mind is criminal, he was criminal in his last life. In the same way, according to the mind, we can understand what will happen in a future life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one's mind is criminal, he was criminal in his last life. In the same way, according to the mind, we can understand what will …'
- 09:2109:21, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,585 N Lord Sri Krsna, who is always very affectionate to His devotees, could at once understand that Asvatthama, the son of Dronacarya, had thrown the brahmastra to finish the last life in the Pandava family Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Sri Krsna, who is always very affectionate to His devotees, could at once understand that Asvatthama, the son of Dronacarya,…'
- 09:1209:12, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,414 N The Supreme King of all kings has created different planets and places of habitation where living entities are situated in terms of the modes of nature and work, and He has created their different kings and rulers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme King of all kings has created different planets and places of habitation where living entities are situated in terms …'
- 09:0409:04, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,120 N Vidura, was astonished how powerful is the urge to continue life. This sense of continuing one's life indicates that a living being is eternally a living entity and does not want to change his bodily habitation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura, therefore, was astonished how powerful is the urge to continue life. This sense of continuing one's life indicates that a…'
- 08:5508:55, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,508 N The best method is that one should live at a place where the transcendental form of the Lord is worshiped. The temple of the Lord is a transcendental place, whereas the forest is a materially good habitation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best method is that one should live at a place where the transcendental form of the Lord is worshiped. The temple of the Lord…'
- 08:4608:46, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,101 N It is clearly stated here (in BG 9.33), anityam asukham lokam: this world is temporary and full of miseries, not habitable for any sane gentleman. This world is declared by the SP of Godhead to be temporary and full of miseries. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this world is temporary and full of miseries, not habitable for any sane gentleman. This world is declared by the Supreme Persona…'
- 08:3108:31, 24 October 2012 diff hist +30,719 N There are so many jute mills and factories on the riverside. All the night soil, they are thrown into the Ganges. So still the Ganges is so powerful that it keeps clear Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are so many jute mills and factories on the riverside. All the night soil, they are thrown into the Ganges. So still the Ga…'
- 08:2408:24, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,263 N This study of soil is now a greatly specialized science, but formerly it was common knowledge even for the ordinary man. They learned to study herbs and plants to discover how they would act as medicine for different ailments Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This study of soil is now a greatly specialized science, but formerly it was common knowledge even for the ordinary man. They lea…'
- 08:1208:12, 24 October 2012 diff hist +3,784 N An expert in the study of soil can find out where gold is and then dig there. He can then analyze the stone and test the gold with nitric acid. Similarly, one must analyze the whole body to find within the body the spirit soul Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An expert in the study of soil can find out where gold is and then dig there. He can then analyze the stone and test the gold wit…'
- 08:0208:02, 24 October 2012 diff hist +6,072 N No one should be accepted as an avatara unless he is referred to by scriptures. It is not a fact that the Lord appears only on Indian soil. He can advent Himself anywhere and everywhere, and whenever He desires to appear. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one should be accepted as an avatara unless he is referred to by scriptures. It is not a fact that the Lord appears only on In…'
23 October 2012
- 20:1320:13, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,221 N Although one is strictly prohibited from staying with a woman in a secluded place, Narada Muni gave shelter to Prahlada Maharaja's young mother, who rendered service to him with great devotion and faith Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although one is strictly prohibited from staying with a woman in a secluded place, Narada Muni gave shelter to Prahlada Maharaja'…'
- 20:0420:04, 23 October 2012 diff hist +3,084 N Because nondevotees do not realize that Lord Visnu stays with His eternal consort, Laksmi, within the hearts of all living entities, they are not endowed with the opulence of Lord Visnu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because nondevotees do not realize that Lord Visnu stays with His eternal consort, Laksmi, within the hearts of all living entiti…'
- 19:5919:59, 23 October 2012 diff hist +3,355 N Renunciation was exhibited by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu when He stayed with Advaita Prabhu after taking sannyasa. All the devotees there wanted Him to stay a few days longer, but Lord Caitanya left without hesitation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"renunciation was also exhibited by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu when He stayed with Advaita Prabhu after taking sannyasa. All the dev…'
- 19:4819:48, 23 October 2012 diff hist +5,725 N Srimati Kuntidevi, felt such separation like a thunderbolt, and the whole prayer of the Queen is to try to persuade the Lord to stay with them (Pandavas) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimati Kuntidevi, therefore, felt such separation like a thunderbolt, and the whole prayer of the Queen is to try to persuade th…'
- 19:4319:43, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,691 N As long as he (the living entity) is conditioned by the material energy, the Supreme Lord, as his friend, the Supersoul, stays with him just to get him to return to the spiritual energy. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as he is conditioned by the material energy, the Supreme Lord, as his friend, the Supersoul, stays with him just to get h…'
- 19:3219:32, 23 October 2012 diff hist +5,226 N Five hundred years ago in India, the Hindus were so rigid and strict that if a Muslim would sprinkle a little water from his pitcher upon a Hindu, the Hindu would be immediately ostracized Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Five hundred years ago in India, the Hindus were so rigid and strict that if a Muslim would sprinkle a little water from his pitc…'
- 19:2619:26, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,479 N Srila Rupa Gosvami and Sanatana Gosvami belonged to a very respectful family, but because they engaged in the service of Nawab Hussain Shah - not even as ordinary clerks, but as ministers - they were ostracized from brahminical society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Rupa Gosvami and Sanatana Gosvami belonged to a very respectful family, but because they engaged in the service of Nawab Hu…'
- 19:1819:18, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,980 N In the Brhad-vaisnava Tantra it is clearly mentioned that anyone who considers the form of Lord Krsna to be made of material energy must be ostracized by all means Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Brhad-vaisnava Tantra it is clearly mentioned that anyone who considers the form of Lord Krsna to be made of material ener…'
- 19:0619:06, 23 October 2012 diff hist +5,047 N Krsna was very much affected upon seeing the plight of the gopis, but His duty was to start for Mathura, for this was foretold by Narada Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna was very much affected upon seeing the plight of the gopis, but His duty was to start for Mathura, for this was foretold by…'
- 18:5718:57, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,475 N The elderly persons in Vrndavana are also merciless; they do not take our plight into consideration and stop Krsna's journey to Mathura Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The elderly persons in Vrndavana are also merciless; they do not take our plight into consideration and stop Krsna's journey to M…'
- 18:4818:48, 23 October 2012 diff hist +1,665 N Advaita Acarya chanted various mantras, but Gopala did not come to consciousness. Thus all the Vaisnavas present cried in sorrow at His plight Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advaita Acarya chanted various mantras, but Gopala did not come to consciousness. Thus all the Vaisnavas present cried in sorrow …'
- 18:4118:41, 23 October 2012 diff hist +2,263 N Discrepancies are sometimes causes of despondency, and thus failing, a person becomes subjected to criticism, which might also be the cause of Arjuna's plight Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"discrepancies are sometimes causes of despondency, and thus failing, a person becomes subjected to criticism, which might also be…'
- 18:3518:35, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,906 N Citraketu's son was his enemy in a past life and had now appeared as his son just to give him more severe pain. Indeed, the untimely death of the son caused severe lamentation for the father Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu's son was his enemy in a past life and had now appeared as his son just to give him more severe pain. Indeed, the untim…'
- 18:2418:24, 23 October 2012 diff hist +2,457 N After his (an envious person's) death, he is taken to hell by Yamaraja, those living entities who were hurt by him appear as animals called rurus to inflict very severe pain upon him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after his death, when he is taken to hell by Yamaraja, those living entities who were hurt by him appear as animals called rurus …'
- 18:0818:08, 23 October 2012 diff hist +3,092 N The descendants of Irreligion and Falsity, born one after another, are Bluffing, Cheating, Greed, Cunning, Anger, Envy, Quarrel, Harsh Speech, Death, Fear, Severe Pain and Hell Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The descendants of Irreligion and Falsity, born one after another, are Bluffing, Cheating, Greed, Cunning, Anger, Envy, Quarrel, …'
- 17:0417:04, 23 October 2012 diff hist +2,189 N Arani wood is a kind of fuel used to ignite fire by friction. At the time of performing sacrifices, one can ignite a fire from arani wood Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arani wood is a kind of fuel used to ignite fire by friction. At the time of performing sacrifices, one can ignite a fire from ar…'
- 15:4815:48, 23 October 2012 diff hist +5,789 N It was impossible even for learned scholars to oppose Caitanya for a long time, for there was some spell in Him which touched their hearts and made them weep for their spiritual improvement Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was impossible even for learned scholars to oppose Caitanya for a long time, for there was some spell in Him which touched the…'
- 15:3915:39, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,561 N There were different transformations of the body of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu: being stunned, trembling, perspiring, fading away of color, weeping, and choking of the voice. In this way His whole body was pervaded by transcendental joy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There were different transformations of the body of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu: being stunned, trembling, perspiring, fading away o…'
- 15:2015:20, 23 October 2012 diff hist +5,634 N Seeing the rope in the hands of mother Yasoda, the Lord bowed down His head and began to weep just like a child, and tears rolled down His cheeks, washing off the black ointment smeared about His beautiful eyes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing the rope in the hands of mother Yasoda, the Lord bowed down His head and began to weep just like a child, and tears rolled…'
- 15:1215:12, 23 October 2012 diff hist +6,551 N The sinful actions of one who has surrendered unto Krsna are compared to a snake with its poison fangs removed. Such a snake is no longer to be feared Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sinful actions of one who has surrendered unto Krsna are compared to a snake with its poison fangs removed"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 14:5714:57, 23 October 2012 diff hist +5,264 N The senses are compared to poisonous snakes, but the senses of a bhakta engaged in the service of the Lord are like snakes with their poisonous fangs removed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The senses are compared to poisonous snakes, but the senses of a bhakta engaged in the service of the Lord are like snakes with t…'
- 14:5214:52, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,609 N If a venomous serpent is bereft of its poison fangs, it is no longer fearful. Similarly, if the senses are engaged in the service of the Lord, there is no need to fear their activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a venomous serpent is bereft of its poison fangs, it is no longer fearful. Similarly, if the senses are engaged in the service…'
- 14:4114:41, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,351 N Just like stone or steel does not melt very easily, similarly, anyone's heart which does not change after chanting Hare Krsna mantra regularly, then it is to be understood that it is steel-framed, made of stone or iron Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"just like stone or steel does not melt very easily, similarly, anyone's heart which does not change after chanting Hare Krsna man…'
- 14:0514:05, 23 October 2012 diff hist +3,082 N Arjuna, Krsna and numberless friends, admirers, relatives and sages had gathered on the scene as Maharaja Yudhisthira took moral and religious instructions from the dying Bhisma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna, Krsna and numberless friends, admirers, relatives and sages had gathered on the scene as Maharaja Yudhisthira took moral …'
- 13:5313:53, 23 October 2012 diff hist +2,972 N When Daksa cursed Lord Siva in harsh words, some of the brahmanas present might have enjoyed it because some brahmanas do not very much admire Lord Siva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Daksa cursed Lord Siva in harsh words, some of the brahmanas present might have enjoyed it because some brahmanas do not ver…'
- 13:4213:42, 23 October 2012 diff hist +2,881 N Anyone, who is absorbed in the devotional service of the Lord is a liberated soul and has all admirable qualities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone, therefore, who is absorbed in the devotional service of the Lord is a liberated soul and has all admirable qualities"}} {…'
- 13:3713:37, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,684 N While fighting was going on between Arjuna and Bhisma, Bhisma's attraction was drawn by the glittering dress of Krsna, and indirectly he admired his so-called enemy Arjuna for possessing the Lord as his friend Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While fighting was going on between Arjuna and Bhisma, Bhisma's attraction was drawn by the glittering dress of Krsna, and indire…'
- 13:2013:20, 23 October 2012 diff hist +5,446 N There was some whispering about a rumor that Rukmini had sent a messenger to Krsna; therefore the soldiers suspected that Krsna might cause a disturbance by attempting to kidnap Rukmini Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was also some whispering about a rumor that Rukmini had sent a messenger to Krsna; therefore the soldiers suspected that Kr…'
- 13:0013:00, 23 October 2012 diff hist +908 N The only process that will purify the mind is to engage it in Krsna. The mind must be engaged. If we engage our mind in Krsna, naturally the consciousness becomes fully purified, and there is no chance of the entrance of material desire and greed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The only process that will purify the mind is to engage it in Krsna. The mind must be engaged. If we engage our mind in Krsna, na…'
- 12:4912:49, 23 October 2012 diff hist +799 N Real yoga is to fix the mind on the form of the Lord, the four-handed Narayana who is sitting in everyone's heart Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We cannot concentrate our mind on something void or impersonal. Real yoga is to fix the mind on the form of the Lord, the four-ha…'
- 11:2711:27, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,348 N O greatly fortunate Sukadeva Gosvami, please continue narrating Srimad-Bhagavatam so that I (Maharaja Pariksit) can place my mind upon the Supreme Soul, Lord Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O greatly fortunate Sukadeva Gosvami, please continue narrating Srimad-Bhagavatam so that I can place my mind upon the Supreme So…'
- 11:1611:16, 23 October 2012 diff hist +3,984 N We work not with our body, actually, but with our mind and intelligence. So if the intelligence and the mind are always engaged in the thought of the Supreme Lord, then naturally the senses are also engaged in His service. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We work not with our body, actually, but with our mind and intelligence. So if the intelligence and the mind are always engaged i…'
- 08:0908:09, 23 October 2012 diff hist +3,426 N Lord Caitanya and all their followers by disciplic succession, all unanimously agree that Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya and all their followers by disciplic succession, all unanimously agree that Krsna is the Supreme Personality of God…'
- 08:0508:05, 23 October 2012 diff hist +4,295 N The modern scientists, however, are conditioned souls liable to so many errors and mistakes; therefore the safe side is to accept the authentic version of Vedic literatures, like Srimad-Bhagavatam, which is accepted unanimously by the great acaryas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The modern scientists, however, are conditioned souls liable to so many errors and mistakes; therefore the safe side is to accept…'
- 07:4307:43, 23 October 2012 diff hist +3,729 N Maharaja Pariksit was already aware of this fact, but he wanted the great sages assembled there to unanimously give their verdict on his conviction so that he might be able to go on with his confirmed duty without controversy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Pariksit was already aware of this fact, but he wanted the great sages assembled there to unanimously give their verdict…'
22 October 2012
- 19:5619:56, 22 October 2012 diff hist +5,153 N If you perform the spiritual duties rightly, then you are saved. Otherwise, even acarya gives you instruction, if you don't follow, so how he can save you? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you perform the spiritual duties rightly, then you are saved. Otherwise, even acarya gives you instruction, if you don't follo…'
- 19:3419:34, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,167 N Whoever is engaged in his occupational duty must simultaneously cultivate Kṛṣṇa consciousness in devotional service if he wants liberation from material clutches Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whoever is engaged in his occupational or spiritual duty must simultaneously cultivate Krsna consciousness in devotional service …'
- 19:2719:27, 22 October 2012 diff hist +1,610 N One should perform his daily spiritual duties and then, with great attention, offer worship to the Deity of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and also to the altar, the sun, water, fire and the spiritual master Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should perform his daily spiritual duties and then, with great attention, offer worship to the Deity of the Supreme Personali…'
- 19:0819:08, 22 October 2012 diff hist +3,562 N We can understand how we have to be very cautious in executing our spiritual duties by observing the rules and regulations and regularly chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. If we neglect doing this, we will eventually fall down Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we can understand how we have to be very cautious in executing our spiritual duties by observing the rules and regulations and re…'
- 19:0319:03, 22 October 2012 diff hist +3,269 N It is essential that girls as well as boys be trained to discharge spiritual duties so that at the time of cooperation both will be benefited. The training of the boy is brahmacarya, and the training of the girl is chastity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is essential, therefore, that girls as well as boys be trained to discharge spiritual duties so that at the time of cooperatio…'
- 18:5418:54, 22 October 2012 diff hist +1,476 N When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu whirled the rod in a circle like a firebrand, the heart of everyone who saw it was astonished Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu whirled the rod in a circle like a firebrand, the heart of everyone who saw it was astonished"}} {{n…'
- 18:4118:41, 22 October 2012 diff hist +1,797 N Because of constant rain sent by the demigod Indra, the River Yamuna was filled with deep water, foaming about with fiercely whirling waves - SB 10.3.50 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of constant rain sent by the demigod Indra, the River Yamuna was filled with deep water, foaming about with fiercely whir…'
- 18:3518:35, 22 October 2012 diff hist +1,715 N Then Vrtrasura, the great hero of the demons, whirled his trident, which had points like the flames of the blazing fire at the end of the millennium Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then Vrtrasura, the great hero of the demons, whirled his trident, which had points like the flames of the blazing fire at the en…'
- 18:2918:29, 22 October 2012 diff hist +1,754 N Struck by the demon's (Hiranyaksa) mace, however, the Lord's mace slipped from His hand and looked splendid as it fell down whirling. This was miraculous, for the mace was blazing wonderfully Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Struck by the demon's mace, however, the Lord's mace slipped from His hand and looked splendid as it fell down whirling. This was…'
- 18:2118:21, 22 October 2012 diff hist +3,957 N The example of the boat disturbed by whirling wind is suitable in this respect. The diverted mind of the pantheist can never reach the perfection of self-realization, due to the disturbed condition of the selection of object Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The example of the boat disturbed by whirling wind is suitable in this respect. The diverted mind of the pantheist can never reac…'
- 15:5715:57, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,003 N One should adjust the activities of life in pace with the mission of the Lord, and by doing this one is sure to return back home, back to Godhead. This is the highest perfection of life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should, therefore, adjust the activities of life in pace with the mission of the Lord, and by doing this one is sure to retur…'
- 15:4315:43, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,203 N The cowherd friends used to please Krsna by sitting together with Him on couches or on swings, by lying together on their beds, by joking together and by swimming in the pool Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the cowherd friends used to please Krsna by sitting together with Him on couches or on swings, by lying together on their beds, b…'
- 15:3315:33, 22 October 2012 diff hist +2,101 N When the rasa dance was going on in full swing, Krsna left all the gopis and took only Srimati Radharani with Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the rasa dance was going on in full swing, Krsna left all the gopis and took only Srimati Radharani with Him"}} {{notes|}} {…'
- 15:1115:11, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,222 N The Lord did not display many of the miracles which are generally expected from such personalities, but He did once perform a wonderful miracle in the house of Srinivasa Thakura while sankirtana was in full swing Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord did not display many of the miracles which are generally expected from such personalities, but He did once perform a won…'
- 14:4614:46, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,085 N Usira is a kind of root which when soaked with water has a very, very cooling effect. It is especially used in the scorching heat of the sun Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Usira is a kind of root which when soaked with water has a very, very cooling effect. It is especially used in the scorching heat…'
- 14:3814:38, 22 October 2012 diff hist +1,593 N Lord Nityananda made Raghava Pandita sit down and had two pots delivered to him also. There were two kinds of chipped rice soaked in them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Nityananda made Raghava Pandita sit down and had two pots delivered to him also. There were two kinds of chipped rice soaked…'
- 13:4913:49, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,137 N There are two kinds of prakrtis, or potencies, namely the internal potency and the external potency, and Krsna is the overlord of both Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of prakrtis, or potencies, namely the internal potency and the external potency, and Krsna is the overlord of…'
- 13:4413:44, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,737 N King Ugrasena was the overlord of many dynasties and happened to be the grandfather of Krsna, so Krsna asked Satrajit to present the Syamantaka jewel to King Ugrasena Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Ugrasena was the overlord of many dynasties and happened to be the grandfather of Krsna, so Krsna asked Satrajit to present …'
- 13:2513:25, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,002 N Lord Balarama then implored all the sages and brahmanas that aside from the benediction offered to the son of Romaharsana, they should ask from Him any other benediction, and He would be prepared to fulfill it immediately Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarama then implored all the sages and brahmanas that aside from the benediction offered to the son of Romaharsana, they s…'
- 12:5712:57, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,795 N The Lord as Supersoul could detect the lust in the mind of Junior Haridasa, who was at once banished from the Lord's association and was never accepted again, even though the Lord was implored to excuse Haridasa for the mistake Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord as Supersoul could detect this lust in the mind of Junior Haridasa, who was at once banished from the Lord's association…'
- 12:4912:49, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,524 N When Madhai again attempted to hurt Nityananda Prabhu, Jagai stopped him and implored him to fall down at His feet Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Madhai again attempted to hurt Nityananda Prabhu, Jagai stopped him and implored him to fall down at His feet"}} {{notes|}} …'
- 12:3312:33, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,180 N The unfortunate transcendentalists simply speculate on dry philosophy, whereas the transcendentalists who are in love with Radha and Krsna are just like cuckoos enjoying the buds of the mango tree of love of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The unfortunate transcendentalists simply speculate on dry philosophy, whereas the transcendentalists who are in love with Radha …'
- 12:1912:19, 22 October 2012 diff hist +3,009 N The turmoil of wife and children appears to be like the cooing of the cuckoos in the garden of family life. Being invited by such an atmosphere, the person who is passing through such a blissful family life desires to have his family with him at all costs Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the turmoil of wife and children appears to be like the cooing of the cuckoos in the garden of family life. Being invited by such…'
- 12:1112:11, 22 October 2012 diff hist +1,717 N On Kailasa Hill there is always the rhythmical sound of the peacocks' sweet vibrations and the bees' humming. Cuckoos are always singing, and other birds whisper amongst themselves Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On Kailasa Hill there is always the rhythmical sound of the peacocks' sweet vibrations and the bees' humming. Cuckoos are always …'
- 11:5111:51, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,533 N According to atheistics leaders, God and philosophical approaches to Him are merely leisure pursuits or parlor games to exercise the brain. By such discussions, however, the world does not gain anything of substance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to these leaders, God and philosophical approaches to Him are merely leisure pursuits or parlor games to exercise the b…'
- 11:3611:36, 22 October 2012 diff hist +9,795 N In his leisure time in later life, His Divine Grace Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura would simply read Sri Caitanya-caritamrta. It was his favorite book Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his leisure time in later life, His Divine Grace Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura would simply read Sri Caitanya-caritamrta. …'
- 09:5609:56, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,412 N Can any scientist say that this is the vitamin value in dry grass? If there is no vitamin value in dry grass, how the cow is producing so much milk, who is full of vitamins A and D? How, from dry grass, vitamins coming out? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Can any scientist say that this is the vitamin value in dry grass? If there is no vitamin value in dry grass, how the cow is prod…'
- 09:3009:30, 22 October 2012 diff hist +7,172 N The human being is meant to eat a particular type of food. He should not imitate the animals to derive so-called vitamin values. Therefore, a person who has no discrimination in regard to eating is compared to a hog Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a human being is meant to eat a particular type of food. He should not imitate the animals to derive so-called vitamin values. Th…'
- 09:1609:16, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,661 N Everyone knows that Deity is made of brass metal. But that is not metal. Because we cannot see Krsna in any other way at present, therefore Krsna has appeared as made of metal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone knows that Deity is made of brass metal. But that is not metal. Because we cannot see Krsna in any other way at present,…'
- 09:0409:04, 22 October 2012 diff hist +5,877 N Sudras must work; sometimes they should engage in occupational duties as cloth manufacturers, weavers, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, brass-smiths, and so on, or else they should engage in hard labor to produce food grains Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sudras must work; sometimes they should engage in occupational duties as cloth manufacturers, weavers, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, b…'
- 08:5808:58, 22 October 2012 diff hist +5,279 N He (Kholaveca Sridhara) could not afford brass utensils, and therefore he drank water from an iron pot. Nevertheless, he was a great devotee of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He could not afford brass utensils, and therefore he drank water from an iron pot. Nevertheless, he was a great devotee of Lord S…'
- 08:3408:34, 22 October 2012 diff hist +1,702 N While mother Saci and Jagannatha Misra were talking, child Nimai woke up and began to cry, and mother Saci took Him on her lap and allowed Him to suck her breast Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While mother Saci and Jagannatha Misra were talking, child Nimai woke up and began to cry, and mother Saci took Him on her lap an…'
- 08:1708:17, 22 October 2012 diff hist +5,070 N In this age, the congregational chanting of the holy names of the Lord is the prescribed method for waking up Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age, the congregational chanting of the holy names of the Lord is the prescribed method for waking up"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
- 08:1108:11, 22 October 2012 diff hist +3,673 N The Lord advised Arjuna to wake up and fight, being situated in perfect knowledge. Therefore, by simultaneously stressing the importance of both work in devotion & inaction in knowledge, Krsna has perplexed Arjuna & confused his determination. BG 1972 p Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord advised Arjuna to wake up and fight, being situated in perfect knowledge. Therefore, by simultaneously stressing the imp…'
- 08:0608:06, 22 October 2012 diff hist +4,321 N In a dream we may think of flying in the sky, or sitting on a chariot as a king, but when we wake up we can see that we are neither in the sky nor seated on the chariot. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In a dream we may think of flying in the sky, or sitting on a chariot as a king, but when we wake up we can see that we are neith…'
- 07:5807:58, 22 October 2012 diff hist +2,532 N All glories to Sri Madhavendra Puri, the storehouse of all devotional service unto Krsna! He is a desire tree of devotional service, and it is in him that the seed of devotional service first fructified Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All glories to Sri Madhavendra Puri, the storehouse of all devotional service unto Krsna! He is a desire tree of devotional servi…'
21 October 2012
- 16:0316:03, 21 October 2012 diff hist +2,437 N When the contents of the storehouse of love of Godhead is thus distributed, there is a powerful inundation that covers the entire land Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the contents of the storehouse of love of Godhead is thus distributed, there is a powerful inundation that covers the entire…'
- 15:5115:51, 21 October 2012 diff hist +2,803 N When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu came with His associates of the Panca-tattva, they broke the seal and plundered the storehouse to taste transcendental love of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu came with His associates of the Panca-tattva, they broke the seal and plundered the storehouse to ta…'
- 13:1713:17, 21 October 2012 diff hist +3,713 N The transmigration of the soul is caused by the subtle body, which is the storehouse of all kinds of material desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The transmigration of the soul is caused by the subtle body, which is the storehouse of all kinds of material desires"}} {{notes|…'
- 13:0913:09, 21 October 2012 diff hist +3,497 N Those who are keen to engage in deep discussions on the esoteric conclusions of the scriptures should certainly delve into the philosophy of the Vedanta-sutra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are keen to engage in deep discussions on the esoteric conclusions of the scriptures should certainly delve into the ph…'
- 13:0013:00, 21 October 2012 diff hist +4,716 N The Kazi then wept and admitted that he had felt a keen spiritual influence which had cleared up his doubts and produced in him a religious sentiment which gave him the highest ecstasy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kazi then wept and admitted that he had felt a keen spiritual influence which had cleared up his doubts and produced in him a…'
- 12:4612:46, 21 October 2012 diff hist +5,062 N As far as our senses are concerned, there are many animals, both beasts and birds, who are very expert in exercising their senses more keenly than human beings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as our senses are concerned, there are many animals, both beasts and birds, who are very expert in exercising their senses…'
- 12:3512:35, 21 October 2012 diff hist +11,208 N In the material world there is keen competition between animal and animal, man and man, community and community, nation and nation. But the devotees of the Lord rise above such competitions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world there is keen competition between animal and animal, man and man, community and community, nation and natio…'
- 12:2912:29, 21 October 2012 diff hist +3,023 N Since I have taken to Krsna consciousness, whenever I think of sexual intercourse, my mouth becomes deformed and I want to spit Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since I have taken to Krsna consciousness, whenever I think of sexual intercourse, my mouth becomes deformed and I want to spit"}…'
- 12:2112:21, 21 October 2012 diff hist +5,433 N The jnanis they are also second-class rascal. Even a big scholar like Dr. Radhakrishnan, he is how, I mean to say, deforming the meaning of Bhagavad-gita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The jnanis they are also second-class rascal. Even a big scholar like Dr. Radhakrishnan, he is how, I mean to say, deforming the …'
- 10:0110:01, 21 October 2012 diff hist +2,892 N Ajamila saw three awkward persons with deformed bodily features, fierce, twisted faces, and hair standing erect on their bodies. With ropes in their hands, they had come to take him away to the abode of Yamaraja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ajamila then saw three awkward persons with deformed bodily features, fierce, twisted faces, and hair standing erect on their bod…'
- 09:5309:53, 21 October 2012 diff hist +2,655 N The foolish family man does not become averse to family life although he is maintained by those whom he once maintained. Deformed by the influence of old age, he prepares himself to meet ultimate death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The foolish family man does not become averse to family life although he is maintained by those whom he once maintained. Deformed…'
- 09:4709:47, 21 October 2012 diff hist +4,955 N Guru is the representative of Vyasadeva. This throne is called vyasasana, sitting place of Vyasadeva. So one who is representative of Vyasadeva, he can sit on this throne Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Guru is the representative of Vyasadeva. This throne is called vyasasana, sitting place of Vyasadeva. So one who is representativ…'
- 09:4009:40, 21 October 2012 diff hist +4,322 N Because he (Romaharsana Suta) was seated on the vyasasana, he foolishly thought himself greater than the Lord; therefore he did not get down from his seat or bow down before the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because he was seated on the vyasasana, he foolishly thought himself greater than the Lord; therefore he did not get down from hi…'
- 09:3209:32, 21 October 2012 diff hist +3,564 N The four major vices are (1) illicit connection with women, (2) animal slaughter, (3) intoxication, (4) speculative gambling of all sorts. A gosvami must be free from all these vices before he can dare sit on the vyasasana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four major vices are (1) illicit connection with women, (2) animal slaughter, (3) intoxication, (4) speculative gambling of a…'
- 09:2209:22, 21 October 2012 diff hist +3,301 N Morning is the best time to hold spiritual services. The great sages offered the speaker of the Bhagavatam an elevated seat of respect called the vyasasana, or the seat of Sri Vyasadeva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Morning is the best time to hold spiritual services. The great sages offered the speaker of the Bhagavatam an elevated seat of re…'
- 09:0609:06, 21 October 2012 diff hist +1,459 N Jagadananda Pandita eagerly forced the Lord to eat so much that He ate ten times more than on other days Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jagadananda Pandita eagerly forced the Lord to eat so much that He ate ten times more than on other days"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler…'
- 09:0009:00, 21 October 2012 diff hist +2,111 N Even the other day, neither Krsna nor any of His playmates died from the falling of the two trees, although the children were near the trees or even between them. This also is to be considered the mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead - SB 10.11.26 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the other day, neither Krsna nor any of His playmates died from the falling of the two trees, although the children were nea…'
- 08:5208:52, 21 October 2012 diff hist +10,494 N The other day we were discussing a prominent philosopher, Thomas Huxley, who was proud of being an Englishman. This means that he was in the bodily conception of life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The other day we were discussing a prominent philosopher, Thomas Huxley, who was proud of being an Englishman. This means that he…'
- 08:4408:44, 21 October 2012 diff hist +4,379 N For satisfaction of the tongue we shall kill so many chickens and cows and goats, why? What is the use. There is no use. It is simply sense gratification Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For satisfaction of the tongue we shall kill so many chickens and cows and goats, why? What is the use. There is no use. It is si…'
- 08:3808:38, 21 October 2012 diff hist +3,624 N If the tongue, you give him something more beautiful than this fried chick or stick or this or that, it will stop. That is the policy. Our policy is that. We can give that, what is called, casein fried with rice. How nice it is Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the tongue, you give him something more beautiful than this fried chick or stick or this or that, it will stop. That is the po…'
20 October 2012
- 21:1521:15, 20 October 2012 diff hist +4,729 You have to know what sort of life we should accept, pravrtti - this is called pravrtti - and what sort of life we should reject. This is required. This is the distinction between sura and asura No edit summary current
- 20:2320:23, 20 October 2012 diff hist +3,333 N One must learn the transcendental subject by submissive aural reception from the right sources. Therefore these sages addressed the speaker Suta Gosvami with great respect Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must learn the transcendental subject by submissive aural reception from the right sources. Therefore these sages addressed t…'
- 20:1320:13, 20 October 2012 diff hist +3,900 N Nothing can be solved by placing wealth in the hands of the communists or the capitalists. If a hundred-dollar bill is lying on the street, someone may pick it up and put it in his pocket. Such a man is not honest Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nothing can be solved by placing wealth in the hands of the communists or the capitalists. If a hundred-dollar bill is lying on t…'
- 20:0420:04, 20 October 2012 diff hist +3,983 N Beyond the limitation of this material world is the spiritual sky, paravyoma, which has many spiritual planets, the supreme of which is called Krsnaloka Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Beyond the limitation of this material world is the spiritual sky, paravyoma, which has many spiritual planets, the supreme of wh…'
- 19:5419:54, 20 October 2012 diff hist +4,963 N Beyond the planetary systems in the material sky, there is another sky, which is known as paravyoma, or the spiritual sky, where there are spiritual planets Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Beyond the planetary systems in the material sky, there is another sky, which is known as paravyoma, or the spiritual sky, where …'
- 19:4019:40, 20 October 2012 diff hist +3,537 N Beyond the limitation of the material creation, which is compared to the cloud in the sky, there is the paravyoma, or the spiritual sky, full of planets called Vaikunthas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Beyond the limitation of the material creation, which is compared to the cloud in the sky, there is the paravyoma, or the spiritu…'
- 19:3219:32, 20 October 2012 diff hist +24,663 N In the Vaikunthas there are airplanes, but they make no tumultuous sounds. Material airplanes are not at all safe: they can fall down and crash at any time, for matter is imperfect in every respect Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vaikunthas there are airplanes, but they make no tumultuous sounds. Material airplanes are not at all safe: they can fall …'
- 19:1819:18, 20 October 2012 diff hist +1,863 N Many soldiers of Lord Siva followed the fierce personality in a tumultuous uproar. He carried a great trident, fearful enough to kill even death, and on his legs he wore bangles which seemed to roar Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Many other soldiers of Lord Siva followed the fierce personality in a tumultuous uproar. He carried a great trident, fearful enou…'
- 19:1219:12, 20 October 2012 diff hist +3,263 N There was a tumultuous roaring all over the universe in the societies of the demigods of different planets because Sati was the daughter of Daksa, the greatest of all kings, and the wife of Lord Siva, the greatest of all demigods Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was a tumultuous roaring all over the universe in the societies of the demigods of different planets because Sati was the d…'
- 19:0519:05, 20 October 2012 diff hist +2,303 N The Lord's (Varahadeva's) resounding voice was tumultuous and echoed horribly in all directions as an open threat to all demons who might challenge His omnipotency Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord's resounding voice was tumultuous and echoed horribly in all directions as an open threat to all demons who might challe…'