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26 December 2015
- 07:1307:13, 26 December 2015 diff hist +2,161 N Your sincere endeavor to engage new devotees is very much appreciated. It is especially encouraging that these new devotees are taking on responsible service within our communities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your sincere endeavor to engage new devotees is very much appreciated. It is especially encouraging that these new devotees ar..."
- 07:0707:07, 26 December 2015 diff hist +2,214 N I am glad to learn that you are daily coming to our New York temple to worship the Deity. Most probably I shall be coming to New York next April where we shall meet and talk more about spiritual progress of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am glad to learn that you are daily coming to our New York temple to worship the Deity. Most probably I shall be coming to N..."
- 07:0507:05, 26 December 2015 diff hist +1,917 N Please accept my greetings and thanks for your appreciative review of Srimad-Bhagavatam. I am trying my best to publish the entire Srimad-Bhagavatam, which will be about 60 volumes. Thank you very much for your encouragement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please accept my greetings and thanks for your appreciative review of Srimad-Bhagavatam. I am trying my best to publish the en..."
- 07:0207:02, 26 December 2015 diff hist +2,086 N I am so pleased that you are chanting the Hare Krsna mantra 16 rounds regularly and following the principles. Stick to these rules and regulations and Krsna will bless you with Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am so pleased that you are chanting the Hare Krsna mantra 16 rounds regularly and following the principles. Stick to these r..."
- 06:5706:57, 26 December 2015 diff hist +1,503 N Please accept my blessings. Thank you very much for the 10 copies of the latest issue No. 2 of Back to Godhead. It is very nicely done Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please accept my blessings. Thank you very much for the 10 copies of the latest issue No. 2 of Back to Godhead. It is very nic..."
- 06:5506:55, 26 December 2015 diff hist +1,597 N Please accept my blessings. I beg to thank you for your appreciative letter dated December 1st, 1975. Yes, when I come next time I will see you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please accept my blessings. I beg to thank you for your appreciative letter dated December 1st, 1975. Yes, when I come next ti..."
- 06:5306:53, 26 December 2015 diff hist +1,948 N I beg to thank you for your French letter. Your feelings are very nice. Please continue chanting Hare Krishna, study my books, and follow faithfully the four regulative principles. Your path Back to Godhead will be assured Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I beg to thank you for your French letter. Your feelings are very nice. Please continue chanting Hare Krishna, study my books,..."
- 06:4806:48, 26 December 2015 diff hist +1,495 N Your proposal for a varnasrama college shall be discussed at the GBC meeting at Mayapur, this coming March Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your proposal for a varnasrama college shall be discussed at the GBC meeting at Mayapur, this coming March"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
25 December 2015
- 17:2417:24, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,631 N The meaning of sampradaya is that the acarya of the sampradaya does not talk nonsense. He speaks whatever he has heard through the guru-parampara Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The meaning of sampradaya is that the acarya of the sampradaya does not talk nonsense. He speaks whatever he has heard through..."
- 17:1917:19, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,597 N There are enough barren lands that are not suitable for agricultural use that are lying unused in Allahabad District Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are enough barren lands that are not suitable for agricultural use that are lying unused in Allahabad District"}} {{note..."
- 17:1517:15, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,103 N I am dealing with these foreign students and teaching them to become Krishna devotees, and some of them being neophytes may sometimes commit some offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am dealing with these foreign students and teaching them to become Krishna devotees, and some of them being neophytes may so..."
- 17:1217:12, 25 December 2015 diff hist +4,548 N By study of Srimad-Bhagavatam under the bona fide spiritual master, one becomes aware of the full value of life, and then he revives his original Krishna consciousness. That is the perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by study of Srimad-Bhagavatam under the bona fide spiritual master, one becomes aware of the full value of life, and then he r..."
- 17:0617:06, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,594 N The devotee of the Lord never finds faults with the Lord. Although they may be put in uncomfortable situations even then they offer their gratitude to the Lord, that it is Your mercy. This is the outlook of a devotee of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee of the Lord never finds faults with the Lord. Although they may be put in uncomfortable situations even then they..."
- 17:0317:03, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,644 N The Supreme Lord is quite competent to provide, to supply the necessities of life to millions and millions of living entities. There is no question of scarcity of supply Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is quite competent to provide, to supply the necessities of life to millions and millions of living entities...."
- 16:5416:54, 25 December 2015 diff hist +1,758 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu said that if somebody remembers Krsna by seeing somebody, that somebody is Vaisnava. He remembers immediately Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu said that if somebody remembers Krsna by seeing somebody, that somebody is Vaisnava. He remembers immediat..."
- 16:5116:51, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,990 N Those who have acquired knowledge and are joyful, that I am not material, Aha brahmâsmi, So’ham this is all right but if you do not advance, then you will fall down. Then you will fall down from the realm of knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who have acquired knowledge and are joyful, that I am not material, Aha brahmâsmi, So’ham this is all right but if yo..."
- 16:4116:41, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,786 N Anyone who has taken his birth in India, he should make his life perfect by studying this Vedic literature and then spread the knowledge all over the world. Because they are in ignorance. Here also now they are ignorant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"anyone who has taken his birth in India, he should make his life perfect by studying this Vedic literature and then spread the..."
- 16:3816:38, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,383 N The other day while taking my morning walk from the backside of your land I reached on the main road. So much land is still vacant without any utility. If you can spare all these lands on lease terms we can immediately use them properly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The other day while taking my morning walk from the backside of your land I reached on the main road. So much land is still va..."
- 16:3116:31, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,051 N Advancement of Krsna consciousness means he's no more interested with anything material. That is Krsna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advancement of Krsna consciousness means he's no more interested with anything material. That is Krsna conscious"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 16:1916:19, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,453 N Asakti, just like you have attachment for your child, attachment for your husband, attachment for your wife. Similarly if you can develop attachment for the Lord then you can understand Him. Not by any other method Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Asakti, just like you have attachment for your child, attachment for your husband, attachment for your wife. Similarly if you..."
- 16:1516:15, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,057 N Guesthouse, if it is organized, yesterday we calculated we can get five hundred, six hundred rupees daily. So why it should not be done? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Guesthouse, if it is organized, yesterday we calculated we can get five hundred, six hundred rupees daily. So why it should no..."
- 16:1216:12, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,260 N Krishna will bless you for this work, rest assured. He will give you all facilities; that is His promise, and actually it is so. You are all respectable gentlemen, and I have full confidence in you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krishna will bless you for this work, rest assured. He will give you all facilities; that is His promise, and actually it is s..."
- 16:0816:08, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,694 N The point is that in the foreign countries they are accepting this a bona fide religion and making holidays and our Ratha Yatra is regularly established. But, in our own country they are giving so many hindrances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The point is that in the foreign countries they are accepting this a bona fide religion and making holidays and our Ratha Yatr..."
- 16:0316:03, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,641 N As it is stated in the Bhagavad-gita; yad yad acarati sresthas, tad tad evetaro janah, sa yat paramanam kurute, lokas tad anuvartate (BG 3.21) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As it is stated in the Bhagavad-gita; yad yad acarati sresthas, tad tad evetaro janah, sa yat paramanam kurute, lokas tad anuv..."
- 15:5215:52, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,160 N I support Sri Jayapataka Swami's/ Mr. Gordon John Erdman's application for naturalization and I can vouch for his good character and loyalty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I support Sri Jayapataka Swami's/ Mr. Gordon John Erdman's application for naturalization and I can vouch for his good charact..."
- 15:0715:07, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,266 N Upon your recommendation I am accepting the following as my initiated disciples and their names are: Sunil Awatramani - Srisatya dasa; Wayne Prabhu - Upasya dasa; Marcia Bernheimer - Gatiprada devi; Antoinette Kennedy - Gitagamya dasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"upon your recommendation I am accepting the following as my initiated disciples and their names are"|"Sunil Awatramani"|"Srisa..."
- 14:5914:59, 25 December 2015 diff hist +1,827 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is the sunshine Purana by Vyasadeva to open the eyes of the conditioned souls. It is the sound representation of Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam is the sunshine Purana by Vyasadeva to open the eyes of the conditioned souls. It is the sound representatio..."
- 14:5714:57, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,727 N Regarding the Washington temple why are you selling the present building? Why are you changing it? We are not businessmen that we sell for profit and then move the Deity. Develop the farm in New York nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding the Washington temple why are you selling the present building? Why are you changing it? We are not businessmen that..."
- 14:5114:51, 25 December 2015 diff hist +1,917 N Do not waste any time, but work always to please Krishna within your heart. He is witnessing everything. He only wants us to constantly remember Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Do not waste any time, but work always to please Krishna within your heart. He is witnessing everything. He only wants us to c..."
- 14:4714:47, 25 December 2015 diff hist +5,411 N We are preaching this philosophy on the basis of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is without any interpretation. This is a cultural and educational movement to understand what we are, what is God, and what is our relationship and how to act upon it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are preaching this philosophy on the basis of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is without any interpretation. This is a cultural and..."
- 14:4214:42, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,095 N To get up at four in the morning is definite, there is no compromise on that. Someone gets up and someone doesn’t, No! You have to get up at four in the morning every day that is called dhrta-vrata and dhirah-vrata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To get up at four in the morning is definite, there is no compromise on that. Someone gets up and someone doesn’t, No! You h..."
- 14:3714:37, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,380 N You are an experienced lady, and you can teach especially the girls there to cook nicely for the Deity, to prepare flower garlands nicely for the Deity, to clean and dress the Deity nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are an experienced lady, and you can teach especially the girls there to cook nicely for the Deity, to prepare flower garl..."
- 14:2714:27, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,299 N This distribution of books to the libraries is very encouraging. Please expand this program all over India. In one library carrying my books, hundreds of people will be able to read Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This distribution of books to the libraries is very encouraging. Please expand this program all over India. In one library car..."
- 14:1014:10, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,055 N I appreciate your sentiments for your spiritual master, and I will pray to Krsna for your continued spiritual advancement. You simply have to keep yourself always in the fire of Krishna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I appreciate your sentiments for your spiritual master, and I will pray to Krsna for your continued spiritual advancement. You..."
- 14:0414:04, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,065 N Regarding your feeling yourself as unqualified, whatever you can do, then do it, but you should try your best for Krishna. This is important. Ultimately everything is depending on Lord Krishna. You just have to always remember this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding your feeling yourself as unqualified, whatever you can do, then do it, but you should try your best for Krishna. Thi..."
- 13:5713:57, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,178 N Responsibility is that you have got this human form of life - realize God. This is your responsibility. Otherwise you are finished. Three words: "You have got this human form of life. Your only responsibility is to understand God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Responsibility is that you have got this human form of life - realize God. This is your responsibility. Otherwise you are fini..."
- 13:5513:55, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,042 N Krsna speaks in all languages, and He speaks so perfectly that everyone thinks that He speaks only in his language. He could speak with the birds even. There is a Sanskrit word, babhudak. This means one who can speak all languages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna speaks in all languages, and He speaks so perfectly that everyone thinks that He speaks only in his language. He could s..."
- 13:4913:49, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,363 N Human life is meant for being elevated to the highest platform of good character and controlling the senses, controlling the mind, remain very clean. Then you can make progress and your life can become successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human life is meant for being elevated to the highest platform of good character and controlling the senses, controlling the m..."
- 13:3513:35, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,368 N It is a very good idea that you have to be more attached to the Deities above marriage. But, it is not good to live at home because there is where meat is eaten. That will be offensive, so how can you worship the Deity under such circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a very good idea that you have to be more attached to the Deities above marriage. But, it is not good to live at home be..."
- 13:2813:28, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,858 N You know medical science; we know spiritual science. So let us exchange and be happy. Why you are envious of us? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You know medical science; we know spiritual science. So let us exchange and be happy. Why you are envious of us"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 12:3612:36, 25 December 2015 diff hist +5,032 N The total scheme is for simple life and high thinking and exalted character of the human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The total scheme is for simple life and high thinking and exalted character of the human society"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratn..."
- 12:3012:30, 25 December 2015 diff hist +1,962 N One who cannot digest anything, he is recommended to eat this fish, magur mach. Jivo jivasya jivanam. One living entity is the life of another living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who cannot digest anything, he is recommended to eat this fish, magur mach. Jivo jivasya jivanam. One living entity is the..."
- 12:2612:26, 25 December 2015 diff hist +1,836 N Print literature and distribute, or if it is impossible, then close it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Print literature and distribute, or if it is impossible, then close it"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{complete|ALL}} {..."
- 12:2212:22, 25 December 2015 diff hist +1,763 N I have seen a photo of the dolls you have made of Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill and also Balarama. Your son has sent the photo. So you have done it very nicely. Go on with this work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have seen a photo of the dolls you have made of Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill and also Balarama. Your son has sent the pho..."
- 12:1812:18, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,799 N The karmis should not be given so much that there is waste. You can give them a little, and then if they like you can give them more. This system should be introduced everywhere. I have seen myself that so much prasada is being left. This is not good Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The karmis should not be given so much that there is waste. You can give them a little, and then if they like you can give the..."
- 12:1012:10, 25 December 2015 diff hist +3,443 N Dharma, generally it is understood "religion". Religion means a kind of faith. So that is not the proper meaning of dharma, "faith." Faith one may have, one may not have. But actually dharma means compulsory: it must be Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dharma, generally it is understood"|"religion"|"Religion means a kind of faith. So that is not the proper meaning of dharma"|"..."
- 12:0412:04, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,256 N This is the civilization. And after getting money, drink wine and topless, bottomless, and go to hell. That's all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the civilization. And after getting money, drink wine and topless, bottomless, and go to hell"|"That's all"}} {{notes|..."
- 12:0012:00, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,949 N That is the difference between animal and man. A child can control so many calfs. Krsna was doing that. One stick in the hand of a child, he can control fifty cows. The child is controller of many cows; a man is controller of many children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the difference between animal and man. A child can control so many calfs. Krsna was doing that. One stick in the hand..."
- 11:5311:53, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,380 N Why money? "No. Because I will be able to satisfy my senses more and more." This is the whole civilization. They have no other aim, no other ideas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why money"|"No. Because I will be able to satisfy my senses more and more"|"This is the whole civilization. They have no other..."
- 11:4511:45, 25 December 2015 diff hist +2,082 N Cow is not very beautiful. (laughter) (break) ...in the human society the Jews are most beautiful. Is it a fact? Jews? Yehudi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cow is not very beautiful"|"laughter"|"break"|"in the human society the Jews are most beautiful. Is it a fact? Jews? Yehudi"}}..."