User contributions for HanumanIC
4 March 2017
- 11:5411:54, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,628 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has recommended only one kind of sacrifice in this age - namely the sankirtana-yajna, or chanting the maha-mantra, Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore recommended only one kind of sacrifice in this age—namely the saṅkīrtana-yajña,..."
- 11:3011:30, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,895 N Different varieties of sacrifices are recommended for different purposes, but the mantras are all to be chanted by qualified brahmanas. Because in this Age of Kali such qualified brahmanas are not available, all Vedic ritualistic sacrifices are forbidden Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Different varieties of sacrifices recommended for different purposes, but the mantras are all to be chanted by qualified brāh..."
- 11:1911:19, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,639 N It is said that without being a qualified brahmana one should not read the mantras of the Vedas. Here is the proof that the brahmanas were qualified with all the brahminical symptoms. Maharaja Nanda also had full faith in them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that without being a qualified brāhmaṇa one should not read the mantras of the Vedas. Here is the proof that the..."
- 11:0511:05, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,680 N With firm faith in the qualified brahmanas, Nanda Maharaja took his child on his lap and bathed Him with water mixed with various herbs while the brahmanas chanted hymns from the Rg, Yajur and Sama Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With firm faith in the qualified brāhmaṇas, Nanda Mahārāja took his child on his lap and bathed Him with water mixed with..."
- 10:5810:58, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,520 N The brahmanas who were present at that time were all qualified because they were not envious, they never indulged in untruthfulness, they were never proud, they were nonviolent, and they never claimed any false prestige Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas who were present at that time were all qualified because they were not envious, they never indulged in untrut..."
- 10:5110:51, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,650 N If a child sucks the mother’s breast nicely, it is to be understood that he is out of all danger. After this, all the stronger cowherd men put the broken cart in order, and all the scattered things were set up nicely as before Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a child sucks the mother’s breast nicely, it is to be understood that he is out of all danger. After this, all the strong..."
- 10:4310:43, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,548 N While the discussion was going on, baby Krsna cried. Without remonstration, mother Yasoda picked the child up on her lap and called the learned brahmanas to chant holy Vedic hymns to counteract the evil spirits Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While the discussion was going on, baby Kṛṣṇa cried. Without remonstration, mother Yaśodā picked the child up on her l..."
- 10:3610:36, 4 March 2017 diff hist +6,834 N The cowherd men and women could not understand that the all-powerful Personality of Godhead was lying there as a baby and that He could do anything. Both the possible and impossible were in His power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cowherd men and women could not understand that the all-powerful Personality of Godhead was lying there as a baby and that..."
- 10:0010:00, 4 March 2017 diff hist +6,981 N They assured the crowd that they had seen how it happened with their own eyes, and they strongly asserted the point. Some were listening to the statement of the small children, but others said, "How can you believe the statements of these children?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They assured the crowd that they had seen how it happened with their own eyes, and they strongly asserted the point. Some were..."
- 09:5209:52, 4 March 2017 diff hist +6,899 N No one could ascertain the cause (of the cart collapsing), but some small children who were entrusted to play with baby Krsna informed the crowd that it was due to Krsna's striking His feet against the wheel Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one could ascertain the cause, but some small children who were entrusted to play with baby Kṛṣṇa informed the crowd..."
- 09:4509:45, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,123 N Mother Yasoda and all the gopis, as well as Nanda and the cowherd men, were astonished as to how the cart could have collapsed by itself. All who were assembled for the holy function crowded around and began to suggest how the cart might have collapsed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mother Yaśodā and all the gopīs, as well as Mahārāja Nanda and the cowherd men, were astonished as to how the cart could..."
- 09:3809:38, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,074 N Various kinds of utensils and dishes made of brass and other metals had been piled up in the handcart, and they all fell down with a great noise. The wheel of the cart separated from the axle, and the spokes of the wheel were all broken and scattered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Various kinds of utensils and dishes made of brass and other metals had been piled up in the handcart, and they all fell down..."
- 09:3109:31, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,444 N Baby Krsna had been placed underneath a hand-driven cart, and while He was kicking His legs, He accidentally touched the wheel of the cart, and it collapsed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Baby Kṛṣṇa had been placed underneath a hand-driven cart, and while He was kicking His legs, He accidentally touched the..."
- 09:2309:23, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,636 N The child became angry because He (Krsna) was hungry and His mother was not paying attention to Him. So He lifted His legs and began to kick His lotus feet just like an ordinary child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The child, however, became angry because He was hungry and His mother was not paying attention to Him. So He lifted His legs a..."
- 09:1309:13, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,706 N Being engaged in receiving all the friends, relatives and residents of Vrndavana on that holy occasion, she forgot to feed the child (Krsna) milk. He was crying, being hungry, but mother Yasoda could not hear Him cry because of the various noises Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being engaged in receiving all the friends, relatives and residents of Vṛndāvana on that holy occasion, she forgot to feed..."
- 09:0609:06, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,396 N While mother Yasoda was listening to the chanting of the Vedic hymns, the child appeared to be falling asleep, and therefore she very silently laid Him down on the bed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While mother Yaśodā was listening to the chanting of the Vedic hymns, the child appeared to be falling asleep, and therefore..."
- 08:5608:56, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,457 N Yasoda took her bath and dressed herself nicely, and taking child Krsna, duly dressed and bathed, on her lap, she sat down to hear the Vedic hymns chanted by the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yaśodā took her bath and dressed herself nicely, and taking child Kṛṣṇa, duly dressed and bathed, on her lap, she sat..."
- 08:5008:50, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,683 N On this occasion (of Krsna's first birthday), mother Yasoda arranged to distribute a large quantity of grain, and first-class cows decorated with golden ornaments were made ready to be given in charity to the learned, respectable brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On this occasion, mother Yaśodā arranged to distribute a large quantity of grain, and first-class cows decorated with golden..."
- 08:1308:13, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,233 N During the chanting of the Vedic hymns and playing of the bands, Krsna was bathed by mother Yasoda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the chanting of the Vedic hymns and playing of the bands, Kṛṣṇa was bathed by mother Yaśodā"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
- 08:0808:08, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,679 N The cowherd men & women were invited to participate in the jubilant celebration (of Krsna's birthday). A nice band played & the assembled people enjoyed it. All the learned brahmanas were invited, & they chanted Vedic hymns for the good fortune of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cowherd men and women were invited to participate in the jubilant celebration. A nice band played, and the assembled peopl..."
- 07:5807:58, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,332 N They (Yasoda and Nanda Maharaja) arranged for Krsna's (first) birthday ceremony, which is still observed by all followers of the Vedic principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They arranged for Kṛṣṇa’s birthday ceremony, which is still observed by all followers of the Vedic principles"}} {{not..."
- 07:4107:41, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,582 N When Krsna grew up a little more, He began to turn Himself backside up; He did not merely lie down on His back. And another function was observed by Yasoda and Nanda Maharaja: Krsna's first birthday Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Kṛṣṇa grew up a little more, He began to turn Himself backside up; He did not merely lie down on His back. And anot..."
- 07:2707:27, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,646 N Sometimes such unfortunate persons (mudhas, or rascals) misrepresent themselves as incarnations of Krsna without referring to the authorized scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes such unfortunate persons misrepresent themselves as incarnations of Kṛṣṇa without referring to the authorized..."
- 07:1807:18, 4 March 2017 diff hist +8,007 N The mudhas, or rascals, take Krsna to be an ordinary man or a slightly more powerful man; out of their great misfortune, they cannot accept Him as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mūḍhas, or rascals, take Kṛṣṇa to be an ordinary man or a slightly more powerful man; out of their great misfortu..."
- 07:1007:10, 4 March 2017 diff hist +8,084 N Unfortunately the impersonalists or the atheistic class of men consider Krsna to be an ordinary man like themselves, and so they deride Him. This is condemned in the Bhagavad-gita by the Lord Himself when He says, avajananti mam mudhah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately the impersonalists or the atheistic class of men consider Kṛṣṇa to be an ordinary man like themselves, and..."
- 07:0107:01, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,879 N The Lord, out of His causeless mercy, descends to this material world and displays His activities just like an ordinary man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, out of His causeless mercy, descends to this material world and displays His activities just like an ordinary man. U..."
- 05:4105:41, 4 March 2017 diff hist +8,198 N Maharaja Pariksit recommended, from practical experience, that everyone try to hear about the transcendental pastimes of the Lord. This Krsna treatise is meant for that purpose, and the reader may take advantage of it to attain the ultimate goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit recommended, from practical experience, that everyone try to hear about the transcendental pastimes of..."
- 05:3505:35, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,733 N By developing his eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord, one becomes eligible to create friendship with the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By developing his eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord, one becomes eligible to create friendship with the devotees"}} {..."
- 05:2905:29, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,978 N Conditional life is due to this contamination only, and as soon as it is cleared off, then naturally the dormant function of the living entity - rendering service to the Lord - awakens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Conditional life is due to this contamination only, and as soon as it is cleared off, then naturally the dormant function of t..."
- 05:2205:22, 4 March 2017 diff hist +8,040 N There are different processes for self-realization, but this process of devotional service - of which hearing is the most important function - when adopted by any conditioned soul, will automatically cleanse him of the material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different processes for self-realization, but this process of devotional service—of which hearing is the most impo..."
- 05:1405:14, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,989 N Lord Caitanya also instructed that simply by hearing the transcendental name of Lord Krsna one can cleanse the heart of all material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya also instructed that simply by hearing the transcendental name of Lord Kṛṣṇa one can cleanse the heart of..."
- 05:0905:09, 4 March 2017 diff hist +8,034 N If someone takes advantage of hearing the pastimes of the Lord, the material contamination of dust, accumulated in the heart due to long association with material nature, can be immediately cleansed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If someone takes advantage of hearing the pastimes of the Lord, the material contamination of dust, accumulated in the heart d..."
- 05:0305:03, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,872 N Then (when one hears the pastimes of the Lord) one can immediately evolve to his transcendental nature. Krsna’s pastimes are not only beautiful; they are also very pleasing to the mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then one can immediately evolve to his transcendental nature. Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes are not only beautiful; they are also v..."
- 04:5804:58, 4 March 2017 diff hist +8,047 N The conditioned soul has a natural aptitude to hear something about other conditioned souls in the form of fiction, drama and novel. That inclination to hear something about others may be utilized in hearing the pastimes of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned soul has a natural aptitude to hear something about other conditioned souls in the form of fiction, drama and..."
- 04:5004:50, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,787 N Hearing is an opportunity to associate with the Lord; to hear His activities is to evolve to the transcendental nature - simply by hearing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hearing is an opportunity to associate with the Lord; to hear His activities is to evolve to the transcendental nature—simpl..."
- 04:4504:45, 4 March 2017 diff hist +7,848 N The pastimes and activities of the Lord are not material - they are beyond the material conception - and the conditioned soul can benefit by hearing such uncommon activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The pastimes and activities of the Lord are not material—they are beyond the material conception—and the conditioned soul..."
- 04:3804:38, 4 March 2017 diff hist +8,101 N The Lord appears in different complete, eternal forms of incarnation. The conditioned soul has immense opportunity to hear about the transcendental activities of the Lord in these different incarnations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord appears in different complete, eternal forms of incarnation. The conditioned soul has immense opportunity to hear abo..."
- 04:2504:25, 4 March 2017 diff hist +5,656 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Krsna, is always full with six opulences - namely complete wealth, complete strength, complete fame, complete knowledge, complete beauty and complete renunciation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Kṛṣṇa, is always full with six opulences—namely complete wealth, complete str..."
3 March 2017
- 13:1013:10, 3 March 2017 diff hist +6,764 N After the friendly conversation between Nanda Maharaja and Vasudeva, Vasudeva returned to his home. Nanda Maharaja and the other cowherd men, who had come to Mathura to pay their taxes, also returned home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the friendly conversation between Nanda Mahārāja and Vasudeva, Vasudeva returned to his home. Nanda Mahārāja and the..."
- 12:5912:59, 3 March 2017 diff hist +6,653 N Vasudeva then replied, "My dear Nanda, if you have already paid the government taxes, then return soon to your place, because I think that there may be some disturbances in Gokula" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva then replied, “My dear Nanda, if you have already paid the government taxes, then return soon to your place, becaus..."
- 12:5212:52, 3 March 2017 diff hist +6,766 N Nanda Maharaja replied: My dear Vasudeva, I know that you are very much aggrieved because the cruel king Kamsa has killed all your sons born of Devaki. Although the last child was a daughter, Kamsa could not kill her Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nanda Mahārāja replied, “My dear Vasudeva, I know that you are very much aggrieved because the cruel king Kaṁsa has kill..."
- 12:4612:46, 3 March 2017 diff hist +7,754 N The development of religious principles, economic development and sense gratification can then be achieved without difficulty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The development of religious principles, economic development and sense gratification can then be achieved without difficulty"..."
- 12:4012:40, 3 March 2017 diff hist +8,195 N Vasudeva expressed his sorrow due to not being able to give protection to his own sons born of Devaki. He was thinking that religious principles, economic development and the satisfaction of his senses were therefore all lost Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva expressed his sorrow due to not being able to give protection to his own sons born of Devakī. He was thinking that r..."
- 12:3312:33, 3 March 2017 diff hist +7,958 N It is everyone's duty to see that his fellow citizens and the cows are not put into difficulty. One should see to the peace and comfort of his fellow man and the animals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is everyone’s duty to see that his fellow citizens and the cows are not put into difficulty. One should see to the peace..."
- 12:2512:25, 3 March 2017 diff hist +8,124 N Vasudeva continued to say that the maintenance of religious principles, economic development and the satisfactory execution of meeting the demands of the senses depend on cooperation among relatives, nations and all humanity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva continued to say that the maintenance of religious principles, economic development and the satisfactory execution of..."
- 12:1912:19, 3 March 2017 diff hist +7,675 N Just as the human citizens should be given all kinds of protection, so the cows also should be given full protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as the human citizens should be given all kinds of protection, so the cows also should be given full protection"}} {{note..."
- 12:1412:14, 3 March 2017 diff hist +8,099 N Vasudeva was a ksatriya, and Nanda Maharaja was a vaisya. It is the duty of the ksatriyas to give protection to the citizens, and it is the duty of the vaisyas to give protection to the cows. The cows are as important as the citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva was a kṣatriya, and Nanda Mahārāja was a vaiśya. It is the duty of the kṣatriyas to give protection to the cit..."
- 12:0612:06, 3 March 2017 diff hist +8,052 N Vasudeva also reminded Nanda Maharaja that Balarama did not know His real father. "He knows you as His father. And now you have another child, Krsna, and I think you are taking very nice care of both of Them" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva also reminded Nanda Mahārāja that Balarāma did not know His real father. “He knows you as His father. And now yo..."
- 11:5311:53, 3 March 2017 diff hist +7,957 N Because Vasudeva was so anxious about Krsna, he inquired about the safety of His residence. He also inquired about Balarama and His mother, Rohini, who were entrusted to the care of Nanda Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Vasudeva was so anxious about Kṛṣṇa, he inquired about the safety of His residence. He also inquired about Balar..."
- 11:4511:45, 3 March 2017 diff hist +7,299 N Vasudeva was very anxious about Krsna's safety. He knew that Kamsa and his followers were trying to kill Krsna by sending various kinds of demons. They had already resolved that all children born within ten days of the birthday of Krsna should be killed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was very anxious about Kṛṣṇa’s safety. He knew that Kaṁsa and his followers were trying to kill Kṛṣṇa by se..."