User contributions for Ratnavali
14 December 2015
- 10:3710:37, 14 December 2015 diff hist +2,413 N Although a Krsna Conscious person is free of bodily attachment that does not mean that he does not defend for Krsna's purpose. But that you became fearful in the face of danger is not necessarily wrong Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although a Krsna Conscious person is free of bodily attachment that does not mean that he does not defend for Krsna's purpose...."
- 10:3010:30, 14 December 2015 diff hist +2,467 N Regarding the new names of your sister and mother-in-law - why are you giving them spiritual names? You are not authorized to do this. Spiritual names are given by the spiritual master at the time of initiation. It is not to be done as a whimsical act Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding the new names of your sister and mother-in-law - why are you giving them spiritual names? You are not authorized to..."
- 10:2010:20, 14 December 2015 diff hist +4,044 N Tapa-traya. Tapa means painful condition. Tapa. Just like if you touch fire, it creates a painful condition by burning the part, similarly, this world is also a blazing fire, samsara-davanala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tapa-traya. Tapa means painful condition. Tapa. Just like if you touch fire, it creates a painful condition by burning the par..."
- 10:0510:05, 14 December 2015 diff hist +5,470 N Everything is perfectly being done by nature. Nature is appointed by Krsna. Krsna says in the Bhagavad-gita, mayadhyaksena prakrtih suyate sa-caracaram: "Under My control." So prakrti will work very nicely provided you are also nice, Krsna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything is perfectly being done by nature. Nature is appointed by Krsna. Krsna says in the Bhagavad-gita, mayadhyaksena pra..."
- 09:4609:46, 14 December 2015 diff hist +3,135 N If the king of the state is an impious man, sinful man, that kingdom will never be happy. Bhrasta. Everything is spoiled. As much as in a family, if the housewife is not good - contaminated - then there is no good life in the family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the king of the state is an impious man, sinful man, that kingdom will never be happy. Bhrasta. Everything is spoiled. As m..."
- 09:3609:36, 14 December 2015 diff hist +5,432 N You have asked what is meant by illicit sex. Sex should be used only in marriage for begetting nice children to raise in Krsna Consciousness. Krsna says in the Bhagavad-gita that I am sex life performed according to religious principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have asked what is meant by illicit sex. Sex should be used only in marriage for begetting nice children to raise in Krsna..."
- 09:2109:21, 14 December 2015 diff hist +2,947 N So the Absolute Truth is one. There is no doubt about it. But according to our angle of vision, we appreciate the Absolute Truth in different ways, although the Absolute Truth is one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So the Absolute Truth is one. There is no doubt about it. But according to our angle of vision, we appreciate the Absolute Tru..."
- 09:0909:09, 14 December 2015 diff hist +2,616 N I can see from your letter that you are very sincere about Krsna Consciousness and Gurukula. Yes, you should always feel yourself most fortunate and glad that you are in the Krsna Consciousness movement where you can learn sanskrit and English Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I can see from your letter that you are very sincere about Krsna Consciousness and Gurukula. Yes, you should always feel yours..."
13 December 2015
- 17:1817:18, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,044 N The magazine is gorgeous, better than Dia Nippon. Continue the standard, increase the pages, increase the articles, increase the distribution. May Krsna bless you more and more. Offer my blessings to your wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The magazine is gorgeous, better than Dia Nippon. Continue the standard, increase the pages, increase the articles, increase t..."
- 16:4916:49, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,852 N Our men should be engaged for preaching - why should the preaching be stopped? I was very much encouraged when you and Gargamuni Swami purchased jeeps and formed a travelling sankirtana party. So why have you stopped it? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our men should be engaged for preaching - why should the preaching be stopped? I was very much encouraged when you and Gargamu..."
- 16:3816:38, 13 December 2015 diff hist +3,123 N My health is not yet recovered, but it is improving very slowly. So, I have been advised to stay here for at least four months, June, July, August and September. After that time it may be possible for me to go to Hyderabad Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My health is not yet recovered, but it is improving very slowly. So, I have been advised to stay here for at least four months..."
- 16:3016:30, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,428 N I would very much like to come there for Rathayatra, but now I am not in very good health, and it is the opinion of Tamal Krsna Maharaja, Bhavananda Maharaja, Jayapataka Maharaja and Jagadisa that it is best for me if I stay here for now Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I would very much like to come there for Rathayatra, but now I am not in very good health, and it is the opinion of Tamal Krsn..."
- 16:2416:24, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,152 N This German Bhagavad gita is a very important achievement and the credit goes to you for your dedicated efforts. Thank you very much Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This German Bhagavad gita is a very important achievement and the credit goes to you for your dedicated efforts. Thank you ver..."
- 16:1916:19, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,285 N I am very pleased with the book distribution that you are doing there, and I was especially glad to know that 160 Srimad-Bhagavatams were distributed in Melbourne alone last Friday. There is good potency, please try further Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am very pleased with the book distribution that you are doing there, and I was especially glad to know that 160 Srimad-Bhaga..."
- 16:1216:12, 13 December 2015 diff hist +3,094 N Regarding your taking sannyasa, I think you are already a sannyasi although not in saffron colored cloth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding your taking sannyasa, I think you are already a sannyasi although not in saffron colored cloth"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 15:4915:49, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,330 N Yes, Mrs. Gandhi should be informed of all these incidents, how our temple has been dismantled by the municipality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yes, Mrs. Gandhi should be informed of all these incidents, how our temple has been dismantled by the municipality"}} {{notes|..."
- 15:2215:22, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,391 N No one can stop this Krsna Consciousness Movement because Lord Caitanya wants that His Holy Names will be spread to every village and town. So go on with the preaching work and keep me informed of your progress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can stop this Krsna Consciousness Movement because Lord Caitanya wants that His Holy Names will be spread to every vill..."
- 15:1715:17, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,521 N For the devotees of the Lord there always many difficulties for propagating Krsna Consciousness among the nondevotee demons. But we must learn to tolerate all the difficulties and push on regardless of whatever obstacles we may be presented with Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For the devotees of the Lord there always many difficulties for propagating Krsna Consciousness among the nondevotee demons. B..."
- 15:0815:08, 13 December 2015 diff hist +3,033 N I have just now come to Mayapur and am very hopeful to regain my strength and health on account of being in this transcendental atmosphere. Every moment we are passing here in great delight Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have just now come to Mayapur and am very hopeful to regain my strength and health on account of being in this transcendenta..."
- 15:0015:00, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,287 N I am feeling a little stronger now. Tomorrow we are going to Mayapur where I want to take complete rest for some time. After my recovery I will return to Los Angeles and at that time I would be very pleased to come to Caracas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am feeling a little stronger now. Tomorrow we are going to Mayapur where I want to take complete rest for some time. After m..."
- 14:3814:38, 13 December 2015 diff hist +5,306 N Those who are trying to understand the Absolute Truth by philosophical speculation, they can reach up to the impersonal Brahman effulgence of the Absolute Truth. Similarly, those who are trying to find out the Absolute Truth within the heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"hose who are trying to understand the Absolute Truth by philosophical speculation, they can reach up to the impersonal Brahman..."
- 14:1214:12, 13 December 2015 diff hist +5,912 N Anyone who knows that the living entity, soul, is avinasi, indestructible, then where is the question of killing? But that does not mean the Bhagavad-gita is encouraging killing. No. That is not the purport. Killing is prohibited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who knows that the living entity, soul, is avinasi, indestructible, then where is the question of killing? But that doe..."
- 13:5513:55, 13 December 2015 diff hist +3,224 N When the sun is in the sky, then where is the question of darkness? Similarly, when Hare Krishna mantra is vibrating on your tongue, and you are hearing attentively, then your consciousness becomes clear or Krishna Consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the sun is in the sky, then where is the question of darkness? Similarly, when Hare Krishna mantra is vibrating on your t..."
- 13:4013:40, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,104 N I am so much pleased to hear that you are travelling with a few men to each and every college campus to preach. That is wonderful news. Now try to build up and develop that programme to perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am so much pleased to hear that you are travelling with a few men to each and every college campus to preach. That is wonder..."
- 12:0812:08, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,469 N If we get chance to meet again, I want to discuss frankly how we may co-operatively push on this Krishna Consciousness movement, especially in India. Let us see what Krishna desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we get chance to meet again, I want to discuss frankly how we may co-operatively push on this Krishna Consciousness movemen..."
- 11:5611:56, 13 December 2015 diff hist +5,642 N Whenever there is something manufacturing, or creation, we do not find automatically some matter comes into being. We don't, we haven't such experience. Whenever there is anything manufactured or created, there is a person behind it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whenever there is something manufacturing, or creation, we do not find automatically some matter comes into being. We don't, w..."
- 11:4711:47, 13 December 2015 diff hist +5,397 N We find the creation begins from the person. In the Vedas it is said, sa aiksata. Sa asrjata. Aiksata, "By the glance, He looked over, God looked over, and He created." The reference is to the person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We find the creation begins from the person. In the Vedas it is said, sa aiksata. Sa asrjata. Aiksata, "By the glance, He look..."
- 11:2811:28, 13 December 2015 diff hist +4,619 N Everyone is busy how to exploit the resources of material nature. That is advancement of civilization. Advancement of civilization means how to exploit the material resources. But they do not know, the foolish people do not know that is not advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is busy how to exploit the resources of material nature. That is advancement of civilization. Advancement of civiliza..."
- 11:1211:12, 13 December 2015 diff hist +5,933 N Caitanya-caritamrta Kaja, Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, he says that there is difference between material lusty desire and love of God. He has compared that love of God is just like gold, and lusty desire is just like iron Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya-caritamrta Kaja, Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, he says that there is difference between material lusty desire and love..."
- 10:5910:59, 13 December 2015 diff hist +4,912 N Ksetrajna means the knower of the body. I, you, every one of us, we are individual living entities. We are also ksetrajna. I know this is my body, this is my finger, this is my hair, this is my leg. Jna. Jna means one who knows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ksetrajna means the knower of the body. I, you, every one of us, we are individual living entities. We are also ksetrajna. I k..."
- 10:4810:48, 13 December 2015 diff hist +3,838 N This material creation is possible when the Supreme Spirit enters into it. This is a problem to the modern scientist, how creation was possible. They cannot understand that without spiritual touch, there cannot be any creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this material creation is possible when the Supreme Spirit enters into it. This is a problem to the modern scientist, how crea..."
- 10:0710:07, 13 December 2015 diff hist +3,570 N My position from the very beginning has been, give us our money back, we vacate, otherwise we take legal steps for acquiring the land according to the purchase agreement, as well as steps for insuring our protection, that's all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My position from the very beginning has been, give us our money back, we vacate, otherwise we take legal steps for acquiring t..."
- 09:4909:49, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,877 N I very much regret for the loss of your good wife. I always remember her because she was so kind upon me when I used to visit your house. She was so affectionately feeding me, so I felt very much when I learned that she is no more in this world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I very much regret for the loss of your good wife. I always remember her because she was so kind upon me when I used to visit..."
- 09:3109:31, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,919 N Our standard is to have kirtana, start temples. What is this "Road Show" and "Yoga Village?" It will be another hippie edition. Gradually the Krishna Consciousness idea will evaporate: another change, another change, every day another change Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our standard is to have kirtana, start temples. What is this "Road Show" and "Yoga Village?" It will be another hippie edition..."
- 09:1009:10, 13 December 2015 diff hist +3,453 N Now after Urja you will go to Puri for again trying for that place, but now there is competition, so how we can stop it? But if you offer them the right price, and if we try to get it very seriously we shall be able to do it, by Krishna’s grace Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now after Urja you will go to Puri for again trying for that place, but now there is competition, so how we can stop it? But i..."
- 09:0009:00, 13 December 2015 diff hist +2,872 N The programme is going on very nicely, and all the devotees are enlivened by our discourses daily in morning and evening in the Samadhi courtyard at Radha-Damodar temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the programme is going on very nicely, and all the devotees are enlivened by our discourses daily in morning and evening in th..."
- 08:4508:45, 13 December 2015 diff hist +4,500 N The Absolute Truth is realized in three phases: impersonal Brahman, localized Paramatma, and the Supreme Person, Bhagavan. So the ultimate realization is Bhagavan, not the impersonal Brahman. That is not ultimate realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Absolute Truth is realized in three phases: impersonal Brahman, localized Paramatma, and the Supreme Person, Bhagavan. So..."
12 December 2015
- 17:0017:00, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,652 N Advancement of civilization means brahma-darsanam. That is advancement. Because so long we do not come to the platform of understanding that "I am spirit soul, I am part and parcel of the Supreme Spirit" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advancement of civilization means brahma-darsanam. That is advancement. Because so long we do not come to the platform of unde..."
- 16:2916:29, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,785 N If you think you shall keep the money you collect there for future use for temple, that's alright, but my Guru Maharaja used to say, "Trust no future, however pleasant" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you think you shall keep the money you collect there for future use for temple, that's alright, but my Guru Maharaja used t..."
- 16:1816:18, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,958 N Maha-Visnu is lying in the Causal Ocean, Karanarnava, and He is breathing, and from His breathing innumerable universes are coming out. And in each and every universe, Maha-Visnu, in His further expansion as Garbhodakasayi-Visnu, He enters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maha-Visnu is lying in the Causal Ocean, Karanarnava, and He is breathing, and from His breathing innumerable universes are co..."
- 16:0816:08, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,934 N You have become my disciple so I must request you to chant 16 rounds and follow the regulative practices of devotional service, and you may know it for sure that very quickly you will achieve the supreme perfectional stage of your life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have become my disciple so I must request you to chant 16 rounds and follow the regulative practices of devotional service..."
- 15:5915:59, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,014 N Although none of you have yet been here in Vrndavana, still, Krsna has given you the spiritual vision and you are seeing Vrndavana actually, the paintings are so nice. Just see how the cows are looking at Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although none of you have yet been here in Vrndavana, still, Krsna has given you the spiritual vision and you are seeing Vrnda..."
- 15:5015:50, 12 December 2015 diff hist +4,756 N Atma-prasadanim means if you want to satisfy your mind, if you want to satisfy your self, or even you want to satisfy your body... We are living in three stages: bodily concept of life, mental concept of life and spiritual concept of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"atma-prasadanim means if you want to satisfy your mind, if you want to satisfy your self, or even you want to satisfy your bod..."
- 15:3615:36, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,604 N Because such easy going rascals are unable to assume the position of "Prabhupada" or unfit for the post, they are so envious and you are talking on their behalf. I am very sorry for this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because such easy going rascals are unable to assume the position of "Prabhupada" or unfit for the post, they are so envious a..."
- 15:3115:31, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,878 N It appears that you have been poisoned by some rascals. Such rascals cannot do anything to push on the mission of Lord Caitanya but can put hindrances in the path of spreading KC all over the world. I am very sorry that you have fallen a victim Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that you have been poisoned by some rascals. Such rascals cannot do anything to push on the mission of Lord Caitany..."
- 15:1215:12, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,551 N I shall return to Mayapur for celebrating the Lord Caitanya's festival. So if you are able to supply four round-trip airline tickets (to Australasia) from Calcutta for myself and my three secretaries, then I shall be glad to come there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I shall return to Mayapur for celebrating the Lord Caitanya's festival. So if you are able to supply four round-trip airline t..."
- 14:5414:54, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,214 N So long the regulative principles are followed, everything else will follow, and at least we shall command the respect of the public. People may not have the impression that they are the same hippies under different dress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So long the regulative principles are followed, everything else will follow, and at least we shall command the respect of the..."
- 14:4014:40, 12 December 2015 diff hist +4,167 N So far Calcutta branch is concerned, it cannot be closed. It must be maintained. You have got permits for five men, and all of these men must go to Mayapur immediately and perform Sankirtan day and night Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So far Calcutta branch is concerned, it cannot be closed. It must be maintained. You have got permits for five men, and all of..."
- 14:2314:23, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,329 N I very much appreciate your attitude in saying "It is not sannyasa so much that I am interested in, its Krishna Consciousness and working to please my Spiritual Master." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I very much appreciate your attitude in saying "It is not sannyasa so much that I am interested in, its Krishna Consciousness..."
- 14:1514:15, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,237 N For the time being you may suspend the program for taking sannyasa. You may remain with your wife until she recovers and then you may travel together and open branches Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For the time being you may suspend the program for taking sannyasa. You may remain with your wife until she recovers and then..."