User contributions for Mayapur
18 October 2012
- 15:3515:35, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,549 N When something is reflected on the water, it appears to be moving. When it is reflected on ice, it appears fixed. When it is reflected on oil, it appears hazy. The subject is one, but under different conditions it appears differently Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When something is reflected on the water, it appears to be moving. When it is reflected on ice, it appears fixed. When it is refl…'
- 15:2415:24, 18 October 2012 diff hist +3,384 N There are places like deserts, ice lands, and valleys in mountainous countries, and in each of them there are different kinds of men born of different modes of nature according to their past deeds Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are places like deserts, ice lands, and valleys in mountainous countries, and in each of them there are different kinds of …'
- 14:2614:26, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,181 N My better standard of life does not mean any spiritual realization. A better standard of eating, sleeping, mating, that's all. So this is called fruitive activity. Fruitive activity is also another pattern of sense gratification Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"my better standard of life does not mean any spiritual realization. A better standard of eating, sleeping, mating, that's all. So…'
- 14:1914:19, 18 October 2012 diff hist +5,600 N There is a certain pattern of behavior prescribed for those actually trying to become perfect. In our Krsna consciousness movement we advise our students not to eat meat, not to gamble, not to engage in illicit sex and not to indulge in intoxication Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a certain pattern of behavior prescribed for those actually trying to become perfect. In our Krsna consciousness movemen…'
- 14:0314:03, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,348 N The expansions of differentiated parts and parcels, called jivas or living entities, are assisting hands of the Lord, and all of them are meant for rendering a particular pattern of service to the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the expansions of differentiated parts and parcels, called jivas or living entities, are assisting hands of the Lord, and all of …'
- 13:4913:49, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,621 N All living entities encaged in various material bodies are illusioned by the present activities of material enjoyment. They forget their real business, which is to go back home, back to Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All living entities encaged in various material bodies are illusioned by the present activities of material enjoyment. They forge…'
- 13:4413:44, 18 October 2012 diff hist +3,708 N The Personality of God is not a dead stone, nor is He inactive, as is poorly thought by some schools. He moves with the progress of time, & therefore He knows all about the past & future, along with His present activities. There is nothing unknown to Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead is not a dead stone, nor is He inactive, as is poorly thought by some schools. He moves with the progr…'
- 13:2313:23, 18 October 2012 diff hist +5,106 N The Lord only gives them (living entities) the proper facilities for such activities and the regulations of the modes of nature, but He is never responsible for their past and present activities. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord only gives them the proper facilities for such activities and the regulations of the modes of nature, but He is never re…'
- 13:0913:09, 18 October 2012 diff hist +5,240 N Krsna has thousands of names, and His names are enumerated by His activities. Just like Krsna accepted to become the son of Mother Yasoda; therefore He is called Yasoda-nandana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna has thousands of names, and His names are enumerated by His activities. Just like Krsna accepted to become the son of Mothe…'
- 11:4711:47, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,357 N What can ordinary human beings and mental speculators know of You (Lord Krsna)? It is not possible for anyone to enumerate the unlimited transcendental qualities of Your Lordship Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"what can ordinary human beings and mental speculators know of You? It is not possible for anyone to enumerate the unlimited trans…'
- 11:2711:27, 18 October 2012 diff hist +3,402 N His (Prahlada Maharaja's) attachment to Lord Krsna was natural because of his previous devotional service. Although his good qualities cannot be enumerated, they prove that he was a great soul (mahatma) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His attachment to Lord Krsna was natural because of his previous devotional service. Although his good qualities cannot be enumer…'
- 11:1811:18, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,850 N The Lord has innumerable devotees all over the universe, and they have been glorifying the Lord since time immemorial and for an unlimited time. But still they cannot completely finish enumerating the glories of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord has innumerable devotees all over the universe, and they have been glorifying the Lord since time immemorial and for an …'
- 11:0711:07, 18 October 2012 diff hist +3,784 N The Supreme Lord, the Personality of Godhead, is always unlimited, and His glories cannot be completely enumerated by anyone, even by a personality like Lord Brahma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord, the Personality of Godhead, is always unlimited, and His glories cannot be completely enumerated by anyone, eve…'
- 10:0510:05, 18 October 2012 diff hist +2,888 N Without enumerating those qualities, it is said here (SB 3.14.49) summarily that he (Prahlada) was endowed with all good qualities. That is the sign of a pure devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Beginning from his childhood he was the reservoir of all good qualities. Without enumerating those qualities, it is said here sum…'
- 09:5809:58, 18 October 2012 diff hist +2,781 N No amount of chosen words is sufficient to enumerate the Lord's glory, and yet He is satisfied by such prayers as the father is satisfied even by the broken linguistic attempts of the growing child Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No amount of chosen words is sufficient to enumerate the Lord's glory, and yet He is satisfied by such prayers as the father is s…'
- 09:4909:49, 18 October 2012 diff hist +3,560 N It is a natural psychology in every individual case that a person likes to hear and enjoy his personal glories enumerated by others. That is a natural instinct Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a natural psychology in every individual case that a person likes to hear and enjoy his personal glories enumerated by othe…'
- 09:2109:21, 18 October 2012 diff hist +5,265 N So far we are concerned, not only we, everyone, the human life is only meant for spiritual purpose. Not for material purpose Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"so far we are concerned, not only we, everyone, the human life is only meant for spiritual purpose. Not for material purpose"}} {…'
- 09:1709:17, 18 October 2012 diff hist +5,192 N When I do not act for any material purpose, that means my sense activities are purified, and that is bhakti Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When I do not act for any material purpose, that means my sense activities are purified, and that is bhakti"}} {{notes|}} {{compi…'
- 09:1309:13, 18 October 2012 diff hist +3,907 N We should not utilize this Hare Krsna movement for any material purpose. Then it will fall down. Either the man will fall down or the status will fall down. As it has become in India Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should not utilize this Hare Krsna movement for any material purpose. Then it will fall down. Either the man will fall down or…'
- 09:0709:07, 18 October 2012 diff hist +5,585 N The material purpose is not true, but spiritual purpose is true. Therefore anything, you use it for the ultimate truth, Absolute Truth, that is realization of truth. This is Vaisnava philosophy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material purpose is not true, but spiritual purpose is true. Therefore anything, you use it for the ultimate truth, Absolute …'
- 08:5408:54, 18 October 2012 diff hist +5,843 N Krsna is the Lord. You cannot engage the Lord for your service. Similarly you cannot utilize the holy name of the Lord for some material purpose. That is not allowed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is the Lord. You cannot engage the Lord for your service. Similarly you cannot utilize the holy name of the Lord for some m…'
- 08:4608:46, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,662 N The materialistic persons, they are after blessing for some material benefit. They are not after Krsna. That is another offense. Therefore to go to guru or to accept a guru, there should not be any material purpose Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The materialistic persons, they are after blessing for some material benefit. They are not after Krsna. That is another offense. …'
- 08:3208:32, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,262 N If we execute devotional service with some material purpose, that purpose may be served, but you cannot rise to the transcendental platform Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we execute devotional service with some material purpose, that purpose may be served, but you cannot rise to the transcendenta…'
- 08:2408:24, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,635 N Generally we go to temple or perform religion with a motive, some material purpose. But bhakti should be without any motive, ahaituki, no cause. Apratihata, and it cannot be checked Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"generally we go to temple or perform religion with a motive, some material purpose. But bhakti should be without any motive, ahai…'
- 08:1208:12, 18 October 2012 diff hist +5,923 N We want to serve God with some material purpose, some material gain. Of course, that is also nice. If somebody goes to God for some material gain, he is far greater than the person who never goes to God Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We want to serve God with some material purpose, some material gain. Of course, that is also nice. If somebody goes to God for so…'
- 08:0508:05, 18 October 2012 diff hist +3,447 N If one engages in Your (Lord Krsna's) devotional service for material purposes, he should be considered a number-one fool Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one engages in Your devotional service for material purposes, he should be considered a number-one fool"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
- 08:0008:00, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,143 N Becoming a devotee of the Lord to serve material purposes is a great mistake Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Becoming a devotee of the Lord to serve material purposes is a great mistake. Many people become showbottle devotees for material…'
- 07:5707:57, 18 October 2012 diff hist +4,689 N Devotional service must not be executed for some material purpose. One should not even have a desire to merge into the Absolute Truth. One has to render such service out of love only Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service must not be executed for some material purpose. One should not even have a desire to merge into the Absolute T…'
17 October 2012
- 19:4719:47, 17 October 2012 diff hist +3,573 N Devotional service cannot be utilized for any material purpose. Devotional service is meant only for the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotional service cannot be utilized for any material purpose. Devotional service is meant only for the Supreme Personality of G…'
- 19:4019:40, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,626 N When devotional service is executed with some material purpose, involving fruitive activities, mental speculations or mystic yoga, it is called mixed or adulterated devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When devotional service is executed with some material purpose, involving fruitive activities, mental speculations or mystic yoga…'
- 19:2319:23, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,630 N Kamais tais tair hrta jnanah prapadyante 'nya-devatah: (BG 7.20) those who do not know the position of the demigods are inclined to worship the demigods for some material purpose, but the results of such worship are never permanent Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who do not know the position of the demigods are inclined to worship the demigods for some material purpose, but the result…'
- 19:1519:15, 17 October 2012 diff hist +5,132 N He (Lord Krsna) gives His instruction from within the heart of a pure devotee who is constantly engaged in the service of the Lord. Such instruction is given not for any material purpose but only for going back home, back to Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He gives His instruction from within the heart of a pure devotee who is constantly engaged in the service of the Lord. Such instr…'
- 19:0419:04, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,644 N One has to place his fingers on the keys in such a way and practice, but when one becomes adept, he can type swiftly and correctly without even looking at the keys Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to place his fingers on the keys in such a way and practice, but when one becomes adept, he can type swiftly and correctl…'
- 18:5718:57, 17 October 2012 diff hist +2,968 N As soon as there is a little gap of Krishna Consciousness, immediately maya makes an attack to grab us again Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as there is a little gap of Krishna Consciousness, immediately maya makes an attack to grab us again"}} {{notes|}} {{comp…'
- 18:4518:45, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,996 N In India, in the street, there are many cows. They are allowed to move free. And sometimes the foodstuff is there, and the cow immediately grabs the foodstuff and eats half of it Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, in the street, there are many cows. They are allowed to move free. And sometimes the foodstuff is there, and the cow im…' current
- 18:3918:39, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,912 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the shelter of the complete creation and from whose lotus navel the whole creation is manifested, immediately knocked the crown from the head of Kamsa and grabbed his long hair in His hand Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the shelter of the complete creation and from whose lotus navel the whole creation is …'
- 18:3318:33, 17 October 2012 diff hist +1,573 N They (the devotees of Lord Caitanya) all hastily grabbed Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and pulled Him out of the water. Once on the boat's platform, the Lord began to dance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They all hastily grabbed Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and pulled Him out of the water. Once on the boat’s platform, the Lord began t…'
- 18:2818:28, 17 October 2012 diff hist +1,615 N While there was much roaring and crying at the Bhattathari community, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu grabbed Krsnadasa by the hair and took him away Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While there was much roaring and crying at the Bhattathari community, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu grabbed Krsnadasa by the hair and t…'
- 18:2318:23, 17 October 2012 diff hist +1,819 N The King (Dhrtarastra) did not forbid his son Duhsasana's abominable action of grabbing the hair of Draupadi, the wife of the godly King Yudhisthira, even though her tears washed the red dust on her breast Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King did not forbid his son Duhsasana's abominable action of grabbing the hair of Draupadi, the wife of the godly King Yudhis…'
- 18:0718:07, 17 October 2012 diff hist +3,829 N The fortunate inhabitants of Pitrloka, who preside over the funeral ceremonies, made Aryama into a calf. With great faith they milked kavya, food offered to the ancestors, into an unbaked earthen pot Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fortunate inhabitants of Pitrloka, who preside over the funeral ceremonies, made Aryama into a calf. With great faith they mi…'
- 16:0716:07, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,426 N All living creatures, who are struggling for existence in this material world, that is their pravrtti, to enjoy this material world. But when one becomes inclined to nivrtti, he becomes devata Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all living creatures, who are struggling for existence in this material world, that is their pravrtti, to enjoy this material wor…'
- 16:0016:00, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,665 N Krsna is explaining about the demonic nature. The first characteristic of demonic nature is they do not know what should be the pravrtti and what should be nivrtti, proper and improper action Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is explaining about the demonic nature. The first characteristic of demonic nature is they do not know what should be the p…'
- 15:5515:55, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,723 N You have to know what sort of life we should accept, pravrtti - this is called pravrtti - and what sort of life we should reject. This is required. This is the distinction between sura and asura Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you have to know what sort of life we should accept, pravrtti—this is called pravrtti—and what sort of life we should reject.…'
- 14:5914:59, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,955 N There is that inclination, pravrtti and nivrtti, but they should be synchronized, systematized, what things we should accept and what things we should reject. That we must learn Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is that inclination, pravrtti and nivrtti, but they should be synchronized, systematized, what things we should accept and …'
- 14:4614:46, 17 October 2012 diff hist +5,769 N Actually this pravrtti, this intention or this purpose of enjoying this material world, is not given to you by God. We have created. God's desire is that you become a devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"actually this pravrtti, this intention or this purpose of enjoying this material world, is not given to you by God. We have creat…'
- 14:3614:36, 17 October 2012 diff hist +4,904 N The sastra gives us direction that you should be accepting these things and you should be not accepting these things, sastra. Just like in our society, we have picked up the most essential nivrtti and pravrtti Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the sastra gives us direction that you should be accepting these things and you should be not accepting these things, sastra. Jus…'
- 14:2714:27, 17 October 2012 diff hist +5,990 N There are two kinds of activities, pravrtti. So if one does not know what kind of activities one can accept and what kind of activities one should reject, if he does not know, then he is a asura, demon Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of activities, pravrtti. So if one does not know what kind of activities one can accept and what kind of acti…'
- 14:2114:21, 17 October 2012 diff hist +5,653 N Every conditioned soul has natural inclination. Pravrtti. But one has to control that. That is human life. If you put yourself in the waves of natural inclination, that is not human life. You have to restrict Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every conditioned soul has natural inclination. Pravrtti. But one has to control that. That is human life. If you put yourself in…'
- 14:1514:15, 17 October 2012 diff hist +5,280 N Pravrtti means what sort of activities we shall do, and what sort of activities we shall not do. The asuras, they do not know Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pravrtti means what sort of activities we shall do, and what sort of activities we shall not do. The asuras, they do not know"}} …'
- 14:0714:07, 17 October 2012 diff hist +5,203 N The activities are called pravrtti and nivrtti - positive and negative action. There are many examples of negative action. For instance, a diseased person has to be cautious and take medicine in order to avoid some unfavorable illness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"activities are called pravrtti and nivrtti-positive and negative action. There are many examples of negative action. For instance…'