User contributions for Ratnavali
28 December 2015
- 16:5816:58, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,180 N It is a fact that we are different from all bogus groups. Now we should present our movement very nicely so that people will be able to understand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a fact that we are different from all bogus groups. Now we should present our movement very nicely so that people will b..."
- 16:5316:53, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,641 N Krsna becomes more and more pleased by seeing the increment of book distribution. Devotional service is absolute but one who preaches His message becomes very dear to Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna becomes more and more pleased by seeing the increment of book distribution. Devotional service is absolute but one who p..."
- 16:5016:50, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,977 N I have received a Letter from Jayatirtha saying that you have distributed in one week 522 and 521 big books respectively. This is very wonderful. I thank you so much Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have received a Letter from Jayatirtha saying that you have distributed in one week 522 and 521 big books respectively. This..."
- 16:4816:48, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,339 N As far as the farm being authorized, you discuss with Kuladri and Kirtanananda Maharaja. Whatever they say I agree. Kuladri is an experienced man so you may organize things there taking his advice. Please just work sincerely and Krsna will bless you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the farm being authorized, you discuss with Kuladri and Kirtanananda Maharaja. Whatever they say I agree. Kuladri is..."
- 16:4416:44, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,061 N The more you are inclined to render service, the more the spiritual truth becomes revealed. And two things: if you are not inquisitive, don't bother yourself to have a guru. Useless. There is no need. Tasmad gurum prapadyeta (SB 11.3.21) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The more you are inclined to render service, the more the spiritual truth becomes revealed. And two things: if you are not inq..."
- 16:3816:38, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,811 N You are taking care of the cows. That is cow puja. Don't bother with anything else. Keep yourself in Krsna consciousness by strictly observing the regulative principles and chanting sixteen rounds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are taking care of the cows. That is cow puja. Don't bother with anything else. Keep yourself in Krsna consciousness by st..."
- 16:3616:36, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,932 N I am very glad to hear that you are very serious about Krsna Consciousness and are chanting 16 rounds, following the regulative principles and trying to distribute my books in New Zealand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am very glad to hear that you are very serious about Krsna Consciousness and are chanting 16 rounds, following the regulativ..."
- 16:3316:33, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,155 N As long as the body will be there, there will only be pain. Pleasure is only a misconception. Do not be sorry if you are in an "unfortunate" situation. It can also be fortunate if you take advantage by becoming serious to become Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as the body will be there, there will only be pain. Pleasure is only a misconception. Do not be sorry if you are in an..."
- 16:3116:31, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,733 N It is a great pleasure for me that Dr. S.R. Chakravarti has sung some important verses from Srimad-Bhagavatam, now made into a record album Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a great pleasure for me that Dr. S.R. Chakravarti has sung some important verses from Srimad-Bhagavatam, now made into a..."
- 16:2416:24, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,711 N I am pleased to know that you are working hard in the service of Krsna and feeling settled in your engagement. Please take this movement very seriously Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am pleased to know that you are working hard in the service of Krsna and feeling settled in your engagement. Please take thi..."
- 16:2216:22, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,029 N Make an end to this material existence once and for all. There is nothing but suffering in this material world and we are offering the chance for eternal, blissful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Make an end to this material existence once and for all. There is nothing but suffering in this material world and we are offe..."
- 16:2016:20, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,582 N Nityananda is the principle of the Guru. So, the Gurudeva is the incarnation of Nityananda. Anyone strictly following the instruction of the Guru is following Nityananda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nityananda is the principle of the Guru. So, the Gurudeva is the incarnation of Nityananda. Anyone strictly following the inst..." current
- 16:1716:17, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,284 N You must be sure that these devotees are very strictly following the regulative principles and chanting a minimum of sixteen rounds daily. They must be fully engaged in devotional service, 24 hours per day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You must be sure that these devotees are very strictly following the regulative principles and chanting a minimum of sixteen r..."
- 16:1516:15, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,440 N Please take this Krsna consciousness very seriously and make your life perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please take this Krsna consciousness very seriously and make your life perfect"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{complete..."
- 16:1216:12, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,039 N I never said that you should go undercover for preaching in Eastern Europe. Everything should be done openly and very carefully. Krsna will protect your efforts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I never said that you should go undercover for preaching in Eastern Europe. Everything should be done openly and very carefull..."
- 16:0916:09, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,505 N Things should be developed in such a way, based on devotional service, that there may not be any racial feelings. This is Kali-yuga. Very easily racial feelings are awakened on the material platform, but on the spiritual platform there is no such thing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Things should be developed in such a way, based on devotional service, that there may not be any racial feelings. This is Kali..."
- 16:0316:03, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,578 N So there is difference between puja and seva. Puja means I flatter you to satisfy you, and after being satisfied, you may offer me something, or I’ll ask you something and you offer me. That is called puja. That is devata-puja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So there is difference between puja and seva. Puja means I flatter you to satisfy you, and after being satisfied, you may offe..."
- 16:0016:00, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,259 N Yes, I was there in Buffalo, it is nice. Nitai Gaura is there. It is a very good opportunity. Take advantage and do it nicely. Surely Nitai Gaura will give you strength Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yes, I was there in Buffalo, it is nice. Nitai Gaura is there. It is a very good opportunity. Take advantage and do it nicely...."
- 15:5815:58, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,804 N Do not mind the dogs barking to get us out of the temple in Chicago. Stay in the temple and prolong as far as possible. In Bombay they tried to evict us in so many ways, but Krsna allowed us to stay and now we are going forward Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Do not mind the dogs barking to get us out of the temple in Chicago. Stay in the temple and prolong as far as possible. In Bom..."
- 15:5515:55, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,639 N I am confident now that you'll stick to our Krsna consciousness and do the needful. May Lord Krsna bless you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am confident now that you'll stick to our Krsna consciousness and do the needful. May Lord Krsna bless you"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 15:5115:51, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,789 N Pure devotion has no connection with jnana and karma. The Lord has spoken about bhakti-yoga in the middle. Just like there is a book, it has covers on both sides and in the middle there is substance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotion has no connection with jnana and karma. The Lord has spoken about bhakti-yoga in the middle. Just like there is..."
- 15:4515:45, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,170 N These are three words of the name of God. One is Krishna, one is Rama and there is the word Hara, from the word Hara comes Hare, addressing, and Krishna addressing the Lord and Rama addressing the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are three words of the name of God. One is Krishna, one is Rama and there is the word Hara, from the word Hara comes Har..."
- 15:4315:43, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,681 N One who meditates on Krishna is the topmost yogi of all. We have explained this fact in our book "Topmost Yoga." I request you to read this book and meditate on Krishna, then you and your followers will be first class yogis performing the best meditation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who meditates on Krishna is the topmost yogi of all. We have explained this fact in our book"|"Topmost Yoga"|"I request yo..."
- 15:3415:34, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,045 N So that your husband is against Krishna is nothing astonishing, it is quite normal. So if you like you can leave him, and move into the temple of your choice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So that your husband is against Krishna is nothing astonishing, it is quite normal. So if you like you can leave him, and move..."
- 15:3115:31, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,633 N There is nothing mystical about getting Gaura Nitai deities for worshiping. The Lord is all powerful and omnipresent, he knows the heart of the devotee and reciprocates with the devotee accordingly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is nothing mystical about getting Gaura Nitai deities for worshiping. The Lord is all powerful and omnipresent, he knows..."
- 15:2515:25, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,431 N The farmers should be trained up to become devotees of Krishna. The same Idea I have already given for Hyderabad farm Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The farmers should be trained up to become devotees of Krishna. The same Idea I have already given for Hyderabad farm"}} {{not..."
- 15:2315:23, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,612 N Regarding the scientists, we have entrusted our own three scientists namely Svarupa Damodara, Sadaputa, and Madhva and we leave the matter to them, we do not say anything ourselves, but are leaving it to them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding the scientists, we have entrusted our own three scientists namely Svarupa Damodara, Sadaputa, and Madhva and we leav..."
- 15:1715:17, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,223 N A society in which there is no discussion on religious principles, what is dharma, who is God, what is a spirit soul, these questions are not inquired into, understand that society to be of cats and dogs only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A society in which there is no discussion on religious principles, what is dharma, who is God, what is a spirit soul, these qu..."
- 15:0815:08, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,551 N That is why in our Vedic civilization to follow the principles of varnasrama-dharma is the preliminary duty of human form of life. And one who does not understand varnasrama-dharma and does not strive for it, he remains contaminated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is why in our Vedic civilization to follow the principles of varanasrama dharma is the preliminary duty of human form of..."
- 15:0215:02, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,302 N According to sastra, karmana daiva-netrena (SB 3.31.1), there is superior examination. Yamaraja is there. Now, this man is now dead, this soul is now changing body. What kind of body he'll get next? That is judged by the superior authority Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to sastra, karmana daiva-netrena"|"there is superior examination. Yamaraja is there. Now, this man is now dead, this..."
- 14:5314:53, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,365 N Thank you very much for your very good printing and preaching work. May Lord Caitanya bless you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thank you very much for your very good printing and preaching work. May Lord Caitanya bless you."}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratn..."
- 14:5114:51, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,918 N Krsna is Bhagavan. Krsnas tu bhagavan svayam (SB 1.3.28). He appears as the son of Devaki or Vasudeva. We have to know this. And if you can know, then you become immediately liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is Bhagavān. Kṛṣṇas tu bhagavān svayam (SB 1.3.28). He appears as the son of Devakī or Vasudeva. We have..."
- 14:4814:48, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,325 N Indian classical songs are appreciated here and in foreign countries also. This program of presenting the Bhagavatam in classical song is a good idea Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indian classical songs are appreciated here and in foreign countries also. This program of presenting the Bhagavatam in classi..."
- 14:4514:45, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,453 N If you don't become a faithful servant of Vaisnava, there is no possibility of your liberation. Chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara payecha keba. Tandera carana-sevi-bhakta-sane vasa, janame janame haya ei abhilasa. This is Narottama dasa Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you don't become a faithful servant of Vaisnava, there is no possibility of your liberation. Chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara..."
- 14:4214:42, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,547 N But nobody can sit idly. That is the point. If one is engaged in making for flower garland, all right, you may not take him. It is not compulsory for you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But nobody can sit idly. That is the point. If one is engaged in making for flower garland, all right, you may not take him. I..."
- 14:3914:39, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,691 N Yes, that's a fact, New York is the most important city in the world, and our Temple is situated in the most important center Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yes, that's a fact, New York is the most important city in the world, and our Temple is situated in the most important center"..."
- 14:3514:35, 28 December 2015 diff hist +4,285 N So what is that false ahankara? The false ahankara is that "I am this body." This is false ahankara: "I am this body." "I am Indian," "I am American," "I am brahmana," "I am ksatriya," "I am sannyasi," "I am brahmacari," and so on, so on, so on, so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So what is that false ahankara? The false ahankara is that"|"I am this body"|"This is false ahankara"|"I am this body"|"I am I..."
- 14:2914:29, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,834 N If we keep the temple clean, then our heart will be cleansed. This is the process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we keep the temple clean, then our heart will be cleansed. This is the process"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{compl..."
- 14:2514:25, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,394 N Woman's nature is very mild and man's nature very strong. That is the difference. Therefore according to Vedic civilization, the woman must be protected because they are very simple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"woman's nature is very mild and man's nature very strong. That is the difference. Therefore according to Vedic civilization, t..."
- 14:2014:20, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,266 N I am very much pleased that such a highly qualified person as you desire to join our movement. We require many such persons as you to make our movement successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am very much pleased that such a highly qualified person as you desire to join our movement. We require many such persons as..."
- 14:1214:12, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,147 N Parvati was engaged to worship the genital of Lord Siva. He was in meditation, and he could not be awakened. Kalidasa Kavi is giving remark that "Here is dhira. Here is dhira. A young girl touching the genital of Lord Siva, and he is not agitated." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Parvati was engaged to worship the genital of Lord Siva. He was in meditation, and he could not be awakened. Kalidasa Kavi is..."
- 14:0214:02, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,501 N Upon your recommendation I have accepted the following devotees for first initiation. Stephen Peterson-Stavyadeva-dasa; Stephanie Sherriett--Stritama-dasi; Alice Trachsell-Anuttama-dasi; Caroline De RooyKarunaksi-dasi; Kim De Rooy-Kilimba-dasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon your recommendation I have accepted the following devotees for first initiation. Stephen Peterson-Stavyadeva-dasa; Stepha..."
- 13:5913:59, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,964 N No, do not give up the association of devotees. All of your comings and goings are due to restlessness. Use your money to come to Mayapur and associate with the devotees. This restlessness will be cured Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No, do not give up the association of devotees. All of your comings and goings are due to restlessness. Use your money to come..."
- 13:5613:56, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,973 N I have received a very favorable testimony of our Movement from the President of Indian Brain Research Association, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, Professor J.J. Ghosh Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have received a very favorable testimony of our Movement from the President of Indian Brain Research Association, Department..."
- 13:5313:53, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,178 N On your recommendation, I have accepted the two devotees for first initiation, and their spiritual names are as follows: Ryno Svensson - Raivata Dasa; Helga Svensson - Hiranyangi Dasi. I have also accepted Yogendra Das Brahmacari for second initiation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On your recommendation, I have accepted the two devotees for first initiation, and their spiritual names are as follows"|"Ryno..."
- 13:4713:47, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,936 N Adharma, irreligiosity, is described as the back side of God, and religiosity is described as the front side of God. So there is no difference between front side and back side - absolute. God is absolute any way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"adharma, irreligiosity, is described as the back side of God, and religiosity is described as the front side of God. So there..."
- 13:4413:44, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,065 N You should understand that as I have taken up this mission with full faith in my guru maharaja, as you also preach earnestly in the countries of South America, you will do the highest good for others and for yourself as well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you should understand that as I have taken up this mission with full faith in my guru maharaja, as you also preach earnestly i..."
- 13:3813:38, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,332 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu never discussed the topics of Rasaleela in public audience, but only with the most confidential associates. It is not for materialistic persons. I suggested you film the Srimad Bhagavatam, starting with the First Canto Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu never discussed the topics of Rasaleela in public audience, but only with the most confidential associ..."
- 13:3013:30, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,143 N I am very interested in the Sri Beni Madhava Temple. I have also written the Mahant Sri Omkar Giri inviting him to Mayapur for further discussion on this. For yourself, I again invite you, and we will be prepared to pay for your expenditures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am very interested in the Sri Beni Madhava Temple. I have also written the Mahant Sri Omkar Giri inviting him to Mayapur for..."
- 13:2213:22, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,814 N Just see how foolish leaders. In the field there is food. They will not work for the food Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just see how foolish leaders. In the field there is food. They will not work for the food"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}}..."