User contributions for Mayapur
27 October 2012
- 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…'