User contributions for Mayapur
31 October 2012
- 19:3919:39, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,516 N Srila Nityananda Prabhu, as Avadhuta, traveled on many pilgrimages, and when He first came to Sri Navadvipa-dhama He remained hidden in the house of Nandana Acarya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Nityananda Prabhu, as Avadhuta, traveled on many pilgrimages, and when He first came to Sri Navadvipa-dhama He remained hid…'
- 19:3519:35, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,288 N The four Kumaras walked everywhere in the guise of five-year-old boys, and similarly there are many brahmanas, knowers of Brahman, who traverse the globe either as young men, children or avadhutas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four Kumaras walked everywhere in the guise of five-year-old boys, and similarly there are many brahmanas, knowers of Brahman…'
- 19:3019:30, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,097 N Lord Rsabhadeva was the head of all kings and emperors within this universe, but assuming the dress and language of an avadhuta, He acted as if dull and materially bound Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Rsabhadeva was the head of all kings and emperors within this universe, but assuming the dress and language of an avadhuta, …'
- 19:2619:26, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,241 N The word avadhuta refers to one who does not care for social conventions, particularly the varnasrama-dharma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word avadhuta refers to one who does not care for social conventions, particularly the varnasrama-dharma"}} {{notes|}} {{comp…'
- 19:1919:19, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,349 N The two gates named Nalini and Nalini are the two nostrils. The living entity enjoys these two gates with the help of different avadhutas, or airs, which constitute the breathing process Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two gates named Nalini and Nalini are the two nostrils. The living entity enjoys these two gates with the help of different a…'
- 18:4018:40, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,569 N Since there are potencies in the living entities who are samples of the Personality of Godhead, how much potency there must be in the Supreme Godhead Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since there are potencies in the living entities who are samples of the Personality of Godhead, how much potency there must be in…'
- 18:3718:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +11,824 N The Personality of Godhead is described as vastu (in CC Adi 1.91), or the Substance, and the living entities are described as vastavas, or the innumerable samples of the Substance in relative existence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead is described as vastu, or the Substance, and the living entities are described as vastavas, or the inn…'
- 18:2918:29, 31 October 2012 diff hist +6,722 N One can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead by understanding the sample, the living entity, because all the qualities of God exist in a minute quantity in the living entities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead by understanding the sample, the living entity, because all the qualities o…'
- 18:2418:24, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,934 N The service of Brahma is the sample of service in liberation distinguished from the so-called altruistic services full of mistakes and forgetfulness. Liberation is never inaction, but service without human mistakes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The service of Brahma is the sample of service in liberation distinguished from the so-called altruistic services full of mistake…'
- 18:2118:21, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,723 N He (Lord Krsna) satisfies everyone in terms of one's development of spiritual consciousness, and a sample of such reciprocation is exhibited here with His different welcomers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He satisfies everyone in terms of one's development of spiritual consciousness, and a sample of such reciprocation is exhibited h…'
- 18:0918:09, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,872 N Asses also feel very respectable as a race, and when they run in flocks hither and thither in so-called jollity, it is understood to be a bad sign for human society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Asses also feel very respectable as a race, and when they run in flocks hither and thither in so-called jollity, it is understood…'
- 18:0218:02, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,392 N A person who is very envious, proud, easily angered, restless and complacent is called dhiroddhata by learned scholars Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is very envious, proud, easily angered, restless and complacent is called dhiroddhata by learned scholars"}} {{notes…'
- 17:5117:51, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,481 N Self-complacence with a polished type of animal civilization geared to sense gratification is delusion, and such a "civilization" is not worthy of the name Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-complacence with a polished type of animal civilization geared to sense gratification is delusion, and such a"|"is not worth…'
- 17:3717:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,077 N Self-complacent and always impudent, deluded by wealth and false prestige, they (demoniac persons) sometimes proudly perform sacrifices in name only, without following any rules or regulations Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-complacent and always impudent, deluded by wealth and false prestige, they sometimes proudly perform sacrifices in name only…'
- 17:0217:02, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,609 N Those who are imitating this yoga system in different so-called schools and societies, although complacent, are certainly wasting their time. They are completely in ignorance of the desired goal. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are imitating this yoga system in different so-called schools and societies, although complacent, are certainly wasting…'
- 16:4916:49, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,885 N Regarding your questions about Gaura Nitai Deity worship: Yes, it is all right Gaura Nitai may wear turbans as well as crowns Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding your questions about Gaura Nitai Deity worship: Yes, it is all right Gaura Nitai may wear turbans as well as crowns"}} …'
- 16:3716:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,464 N Generally, there are four kinds of garments on the body of Krsna: His shirt, turban, belt and wearing garments Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, there are four kinds of garments on the body of Krsna: His shirt, turban, belt and wearing garments"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 16:3316:33, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,547 N He (Lord Nityananda) had beautifully formed hands, arms and legs, and eyes like lotus flowers. He wore a silk cloth, with a silk turban on His head Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had beautifully formed hands, arms and legs, and eyes like lotus flowers. He wore a silk cloth, with a silk turban on His head…'
- 15:2215:22, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,560 N It appears that soldiers used to go to the battlefield highly decorated with golden ornaments and with helmets and turbans, and when they were dead the booty was taken by the enemy party Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that in those days soldiers used to go to the battlefield highly decorated with golden ornaments and with helmets and …'
- 15:1515:15, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,603 N The upper portion of the body, though crowned with a silk turban, is only a heavy burden if not bowed down before the Personality of Godhead who can award mukti - freedom Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The upper portion of the body, though crowned with a silk turban, is only a heavy burden if not bowed down before the Personality…'
- 14:5914:59, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,251 N Some so-called scientists are also trying to manufacture living entities within the laboratory. Thus in one way or another everyone is busy denying the existence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and rejecting the supreme authority of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some so-called scientists are also trying to manufacture living entities within the laboratory. Thus in one way or another everyo…'
- 14:5514:55, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,512 N The gross ignorance of the mass of people, including even the so-called scientists and philosophers, makes life a risky situation in which human beings do not know whether they are making progress in life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This gross ignorance of the mass of people, including even the so-called scientists and philosophers, makes life a risky situatio…'
- 14:4414:44, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,252 N The planets below the earth down to the Patala planet are full of various kinds of living beings; no planet is vacant, as wrongly imagined by the modern so-called scientist Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planets below the earth down to the Patala planet are full of various kinds of living beings; no planet is vacant, as wrongly…'
- 14:3714:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +13,692 N So-called scientists, physiologists, empiric philosophers, etc., become dazzled by the glaring reflection of the sun, moon, electricity, etc., and deny the existence of the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"so-called scientists, physiologists, empiric philosophers, etc., become dazzled by the glaring reflection of the sun, moon, elect…'
- 14:2414:24, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,790 N To isolate the transcendence of the summum bonum, the symptoms of the rest are described sometimes by Vedic inference, sometimes by direct explanation, and sometimes by summary explanations given by the great sages Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To isolate the transcendence of the summum bonum, the symptoms of the rest are described sometimes by Vedic inference, sometimes …'
- 14:1714:17, 31 October 2012 diff hist +9,407 N Deluded by material energy, the conditioned soul, enamored by eighty-one varieties of manifestations, wants to lord it over material energy, just as a moth wants to enjoy a fire Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Deluded by material energy, the conditioned soul, enamored by these eighty-one varieties of manifestations, wants to lord it over…'
- 14:0614:06, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,318 N Everyone desires comfort for his body and tries to make a suitable situation for this purpose, forgetting that the body is meant to be eaten by dogs, jackals or moths and thus turned into useless stool, ashes or earth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone desires comfort for his body and tries to make a suitable situation for this purpose, forgetting that the body is meant …'
- 14:0014:00, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,806 N Lord Brahma,sprinkled transcendental, infallible, spiritual water from his kamandalu upon Hiranyakasipu's body, which had been eaten away by ants and moths. Thus he enlivened Hiranyakasipu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sprinkled transcendental, infallible, spiritual water from his kamandalu upon Hiranyakasipu's body, which had been eaten away by …'
- 11:2511:25, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,051 N It appears that even if a yogi does not drink a drop of water, he can live for many, many years by the yogic process, though his outer body be eaten by ants and moths Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that even if a yogi does not drink a drop of water, he can live for many, many years by the yogic process, though his …'
- 11:1211:12, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,376 N As moths at night surround a fire and are killed, so the demons become victims of the movements of the ball-like breasts of a beautiful woman Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As moths at night surround a fire and are killed, so the demons become victims of the movements of the ball-like breasts of a bea…'
- 11:0011:00, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,599 N While Salva's men were thus crying, the demigods from the heavenly planets showered flowers on Krsna and announced the victory by beating drums and blowing bugles Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Salva’s men were thus crying, the demigods from the heavenly planets showered flowers on Krsna and announced the victory …'
- 10:4910:49, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,048 N We are glad to announce to the lovers of the truth that bhakti-yoga is the eternal religion of the world and is intended for all living beings, who are all eternally related with the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we are glad to announce to the lovers of the truth that bhakti-yoga is the eternal religion of the world and is intended for all …'
- 10:4210:42, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,069 N This Krsna consciousness movement has been started not only for the inhabitants of Bharata-varsa but for all the people of the world, as announced by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this Krsna consciousness movement has been started not only for the inhabitants of Bharata-varsa but for all the people of the wo…'
- 10:3710:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,724 N Foolish svamis and yogis do not know the injunctions of the sastras. Indeed, sometimes these rascals come out to defy the sastras Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"foolish svamis and yogis, however, do not know the injunctions of the sastras. Indeed, sometimes these rascals come out to defy t…'
- 10:2610:26, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,887 N Lord Caitanya has announced, according to the scriptural injunctions for this Age of Kali, that in this age no process of realizing the Supreme is possible except the chanting of the holy names of Lord Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya has announced, according to the scriptural injunctions for this Age of Kali, that in this age no process of realizi…'
- 10:0610:06, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,900 N To give knowledge there are many, many parties, but when we receive knowledge from the Supreme, that is all-inclusive Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to give knowledge there are many, many parties, but when we receive knowledge from the Supreme, that is all-inclusive"}} {{notes|…'
- 10:0110:01, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,318 N Great sages and mystics worship You as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original cause of all living entities, all cosmic manifestation and all demigods. They worship You as all-inclusive Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great sages and mystics worship You as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original cause of all living entities, all cosmic …'
- 09:5609:56, 31 October 2012 diff hist +6,725 N Since the Supreme Lord is all-inclusive, if anyone worships Him with unflinching faith, he has automatically achieved all other opulences and performed all other duties Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Supreme Lord is all-inclusive, if anyone worships Him with unflinching faith, he has automatically achieved all other o…'
- 09:5209:52, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,641 N Although the seven secondary rasas are indirect, they are also counted within bhakti-yoga if they are used in the service of the Lord. In other words, bhakti-yoga is all-inclusive Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although the seven secondary rasas are indirect, they are also counted within bhakti-yoga if they are used in the service of the …'
- 09:4809:48, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,133 N The all-inclusive welfare service for the entire human society is devotional service to the Lord, and, as requested by Vidura, the sage (Maitreya) described the same very appropriately Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The all-inclusive welfare service for the entire human society is devotional service to the Lord, and, as requested by Vidura, th…'
- 09:3709:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,547 N The highest perfectional ingenuity is the personal perception of My (Lord Krsna) abodes, and this has been possible because of your (Brahma) submissive attitude in the performance of severe penance according to My order Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The highest perfectional ingenuity is the personal perception of My abodes, and this has been possible because of your submissive…'
- 09:2809:28, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,738 N His (Lord Rsabhadeva's) head was an abundance of curly, matted brown hair. His hair was disheveled because His body was dirty and not taken care of. He appeared as if He were haunted by a ghost Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"About His head was an abundance of curly, matted brown hair. His hair was disheveled because His body was dirty and not taken car…'
- 09:1809:18, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,821 N It is especially the case in the acarya families (that the children receive a spiritual impetus from the very beginning of their life). Such families are very learned and devoted by tradition and training, & thus they become spiritual masters. BG 1972 p Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is especially the case in the acarya or gosvami families. Such families are very learned and devoted by tradition and training…'
- 09:0809:08, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,965 N On the Lord's bosom were the lock of hair called Srivatsa and the transcendental jewel named Kaustubha. He wore a yellow garment, covered by a belt, and He was decorated by a flower garland, surrounded by bees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the Lord's bosom were the lock of hair called Srivatsa and the transcendental jewel named Kaustubha. He wore a yellow garment,…'
- 09:0209:02, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,188 N The mark of Srivatsa adorns the chest of Lord Visnu, and therefore when Lord Visnu embraced Lord Siva while being circumambulated, the Srivatsa mark touched Lord Siva's bosom Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mark of Srivatsa adorns the chest of Lord Visnu, and therefore when Lord Visnu embraced Lord Siva while being circumambulated…'
- 08:5708:57, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,102 N According to the desire of Laksmidevi, the goddess of fortune, the Supreme Personality of Godhead made His bosom her residence so that by her glance she could favor everyone, including the demigods and ordinary human beings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the desire of Laksmidevi, the goddess of fortune, the Supreme Personality of Godhead made His bosom her residence so…'
- 08:5008:50, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,791 N The goddess of fortune was generated from His (Lord Krsna) chest, the inhabitants of Pitrloka from His shadow, religion from His bosom, and irreligion from His back Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goddess of fortune was generated from His chest, the inhabitants of Pitrloka from His shadow, religion from His bosom, and ir…'
- 08:4408:44, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,309 N In the Upanisads it is said that the various energies of the Lord are working to create, destroy and maintain. These inconceivable varieties of energy are stored in the bosom of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Upanisads it is said that the various energies of the Lord are working to create, destroy and maintain. These inconceivabl…'
- 07:4307:43, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,715 N Bhagavad-gita is the nutshell, cream of all spiritual knowledge. Here, therefore, Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, He is speaking. He is giving spiritual knowledge directly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gita is the nutshell, cream of all spiritual knowledge. Here, therefore, Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, K…'
- 07:3807:38, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,384 N The material world is only a shadow representation of the anti-material world, and intelligent men who are clean in heart and habit will be able to learn, in a nutshell, all the details of the anti-material world from the text of the Bhagavad-gita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material world is only a shadow representation of the anti-material world, and intelligent men who are clean in heart and hab…'