User contributions for Mayapur
2 November 2012
- 13:5413:54, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,980 N Lord Siva, with his trident in hand, dances over the rulers of the different planets, and his hair is scattered, just as the clouds are scattered over all directions in order to plunge the different planets into incessant torrents of rain Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Siva, with his trident in hand, dances over the rulers of the different planets, and his hair is scattered, just as the clou…'
- 13:3213:32, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,886 N The body is a combination of skin, bone, muscle, blood, semen, urine, stool, heat, breath and so on, which all come from earth, water, fire, air and sky Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body is a combination of skin, bone, muscle, blood, semen, urine, stool, heat, breath and so on, which all come from earth, w…'
- 12:3712:37, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,178 N The great saint Sankaracarya has described the breasts of women, especially young women, as nothing but a combination of muscles and blood Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great saint Sankaracarya has described the breasts of women, especially young women, as nothing but a combination of muscles …'
- 12:2812:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,785 N Since he (Brhaspati) came every day, they (the demigods) thought, they did not need to show him special respect. As it is said, familiarity breeds contempt. Being very much displeased, Brhaspati immediately left Indra's palace Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since he came every day, they thought, they did not need to show him special respect. As it is said, familiarity breeds contempt.…'
- 12:2012:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,545 N I (Arjuna) fall down to offer You my respectful obeisances and ask Your mercy. As a father tolerates the impudence of his son, a friend the impertinence of a friend, or a husband the familiarity of his wife, please tolerate the wrongs I may have done You Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I fall down to offer You my respectful obeisances and ask Your mercy. As a father tolerates the impudence of his son, a friend th…'
- 11:0311:03, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,590 N Damayanti made varieties of unparalleled food just suitable for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to eat. The Lord ate it continually for one year Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Damayanti made varieties of unparalleled food just suitable for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to eat. The Lord ate it continually …'
- 10:5810:58, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,653 N Srimati Radharani is a mine filled with valuable jewels of love for Krsna. Her transcendental body is complete with unparalleled spiritual qualities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimati Radharani is a mine filled with valuable jewels of love for Krsna. Her transcendental body is complete with unparalleled …'
- 10:5310:53, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,376 N When Lord Krsna sees the gopis, His joy increases, and His unparalleled sweetness increases also Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Krsna sees the gopis, His joy increases, and His unparalleled sweetness increases also"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur…'
- 10:4810:48, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,805 N The Lord killed many undesirable kings in His time, and as a ksatriya He fought chivalrously. He is famous as the asamaurdhva, unparalleled. No one is equal to or greater than Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord killed many undesirable kings in His time, and as a ksatriya He fought chivalrously. He is famous as the asamaurdhva, un…'
- 10:3510:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,132 N Ravana was an aggressor against Rama because he kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita, but Lord Rama gave him sufficient lessons, unparalleled in the history of the world. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ravana was an aggressor against Rama because Ravana kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita, but Lord Rama gave him sufficient lessons, unpar…'
- 10:2510:25, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,328 N The four brahmana sages (Kumaras) were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him (Lord Visnu), and they experienced a thrill throughout their bodies Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four brahmana sages were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him, and they experienced a thrill throughout their bodie…'
- 10:1510:15, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,260 N You (Arjuna) cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I (Lord Krsna) give you divine eyes. Behold My mystic opulence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I give you divine eyes. Behold My mystic opulence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
- 10:1010:10, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,324 N O Arjuna, whatever you wish to see, behold at once in this body of Mine! This universal form can show you whatever you now desire to see and whatever you may want to see in the future Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Arjuna, whatever you wish to see, behold at once in this body of Mine! This universal form can show you whatever you now desire…'
- 10:0110:01, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,066 N If You (Lord Krsna) think that I (Arjuna) am able to behold Your cosmic form, O my Lord, O master of all mystic power, then kindly show me that unlimited universal Self Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If You think that I am able to behold Your cosmic form, O my Lord, O master of all mystic power, then kindly show me that unlimit…'
- 09:5009:50, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,455 N The first symptoms of fire are distribution of light and heat, and the existence of fire is also perceived in the stomach. Without fire we cannot digest what we eat Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first symptoms of fire are distribution of light and heat, and the existence of fire is also perceived in the stomach. Withou…'
- 09:4009:40, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,343 N Devotees are related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in any of five transcendental mellows - namely neutrality, servitorship, friendship, parenthood and conjugal love. These relationships with the Lord are eternal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotees are related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in any of five transcendental mellows—namely neutrality, servitorshi…'
- 09:3509:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,327 N Self-realization with a sense of servitude for the Lord is certainly transcendental, but when a sense of fraternity is added the relationship develops, and as affection increases, this relationship develops into parenthood and conjugal love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"self-realization with a sense of servitude for the Lord is certainly transcendental, but when a sense of fraternity is added the …'
- 09:2809:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,453 N The different rasas are also divided into two kinds of ecstasy, called yoga and viyoga, or meeting and separation. In friendship and parenthood, the feelings of meeting and separation are various Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The different rasas are also divided into two kinds of ecstasy, called yoga and viyoga, or meeting and separation. In the rasas o…'
- 09:2209:22, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,659 N The mellow of parenthood puts the devotee in the position of a maintainer. Indeed, without formality the devotee takes the position of maintainer and regards the Lord as the object of maintenance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mellow of parenthood puts the devotee in the position of a maintainer. Indeed, without formality the devotee takes the positi…'
- 09:1709:17, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,602 N There are also different types of bhaktas, or devotees, on the platforms of neutrality, servitude, friendship, parenthood and conjugal love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are also different types of bhaktas, or devotees, on the platforms of neutrality, servitude, friendship, parenthood and con…'
- 09:0709:07, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,425 N One should not lament over the artificial relationship of parenthood, which is ultimately controlled by the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not lament over the artificial relationship of parenthood, which is ultimately controlled by the Supreme Lord"}} {{not…'
- 08:4908:49, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,529 N Sex life, intoxication and meat eating are general tendencies of human society, but a regulated householder does not indulge in unrestricted sex life and other sense gratifications. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sex life, intoxication and meat-eating are general tendencies of human society, but a regulated householder does not indulge in u…'
1 November 2012
- 20:0520:05, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,172 N Association with devotees is made possible by hearing them attentively, by asking them relevant questions, by supplying them food and by accepting food from them, and by giving them charity and by accepting from them whatever they offer Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Association with devotees is made possible by hearing them attentively, by asking them relevant questions, by supplying them food…'
- 19:5719:57, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,199 N The devotee in the first or uppermost class is described as follows. He is very expert in the study of relevant scriptures, and he is also expert in putting forward arguments in terms of those scriptures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee in the first or uppermost class is described as follows. He is very expert in the study of relevant scriptures, and h…'
- 19:4819:48, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,286 N One should approach a Krsna conscious person with all humility, put relevant questions to him and not challenge him. If one were to challenge him, such a highly elevated Krsna conscious person would not be available to receive any tangible service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should approach a Krsna conscious person with all humility, put relevant questions to him and not challenge him. If one were …'
- 19:4119:41, 1 November 2012 diff hist +7,985 N Apart from the relevant scriptural evidence forwarded by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, there are innumerable other scriptural statements regarding Lord Caitanya’s being the Supreme Lord Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Apart from the relevant scriptural evidence forwarded by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, there are innumerable other scriptural…'
- 19:3519:35, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,477 N There are two kinds of instructing spiritual masters. One is the liberated person fully absorbed in meditation in devotional service, and the other is he who invokes the disciple's spiritual consciousness by means of relevant instructions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is the liberated person fully absorbed in meditation in devotional service, and the other is he who invokes the disciple's sp…'
- 19:2919:29, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,006 N Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya was the right person to reply to all the points of his inquiries Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya was the right person to reply to all the point…'
- 19:1719:17, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,046 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is transcendental because it has nothing to do with anything mundane Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam is transcendental to all of them because it has nothing to do with anything mundane"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
- 19:0919:09, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,000 N To attain perfection in yoga practice or meditation, one must act in devotional service by hearing, chanting, remembering, etc Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to attain perfection in yoga practice or meditation, one must act in devotional service by hearing, chanting, remembering, etc"}}…'
- 19:0419:04, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,760 N Any living creature who wants real benefit in life must act according to the direction of the Vedic literature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any living creature who wants real benefit in life must act according to the direction of the Vedic literature"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 19:0019:00, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,001 N One must not only think that he is Brahman, but must act like Brahman. One who only thinks himself Brahman is an impersonalist. And one who acts like Brahman is the pure devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must not only think that he is Brahman, but must act like Brahman. One who only thinks himself Brahman is an impersonalist. A…'
- 18:5518:55, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,597 N That is the way of factual teaching; one must act properly himself and teach the same to others, otherwise no one will accept one's blind teaching Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the way of factual teaching; one must act properly himself and teach the same to others, otherwise no one will accept one…' current
- 18:4918:49, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,144 N If the living entity is put into the body of a demigod, he must act according to his body. This is the law of nature. But in all circumstances, the Supersoul is with the individual soul Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if the living entity is put into the body of a demigod, he must act according to his body. This is the law of nature. But in all …'
- 18:1918:19, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,439 N Unaware of who was singing, He (Lord Caitanya) ran toward her through thorny bushes, but when Govinda informed the Lord that it was a woman singing, He immediately stopped Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unaware of who was singing, He ran toward her through thorny bushes, but when Govinda informed the Lord that it was a woman singi…'
- 18:1218:12, 1 November 2012 diff hist +1,984 N Due to fear of the Muslims, the Gopala Deity was moved from one place to another again and again. Thus giving up His temple, Lord Gopala would sometimes live in a bush and sometimes in one village after another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to fear of the Muslims, the Gopala Deity was moved from one place to another again and again. Thus giving up His temple, Lord…'
- 18:0618:06, 1 November 2012 diff hist +6,556 N Only one who worships the Lord in the ecstasy of the gopis, following in their footsteps, can engage in the service of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna in the bushes of Vrndavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only one who worships the Lord in the ecstasy of the gopis, following in their footsteps, can engage in the service of Sri Sri Ra…'
- 17:5917:59, 1 November 2012 diff hist +1,790 N Krsna was sitting in a solitary bush, waiting for Srimati Radharani to pass by. But while He was searching, the gopis arrived there, like a phalanx of soldiers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna was sitting in a solitary bush, waiting for Srimati Radharani to pass by. But while He was searching, the gopis arrived the…'
- 17:5417:54, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,739 N Students of Vedic literature who do not have Krsna consciousness simply beat around the bush and do not get any final profit because they have no clear knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"students of Vedic literature who do not have Krsna consciousness simply beat around the bush and do not get any final profit beca…'
- 17:3517:35, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,740 N The politician never retires from politics, even if he has enjoyed many covetable posts, like those of minister or president. The older he is, the more he is attached to his false prestige Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The politician never retires from politics, even if he has enjoyed many covetable posts, like those of minister or president. The…'
- 17:2617:26, 1 November 2012 diff hist +1,841 N Devotional service which consists of raga (deep attachment) is called ragatmika, spontaneous loving service. If a devotee covets such a position, he is considered to be most fortunate Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus devotional service which consists of raga (deep attachment) is called ragatmika, spontaneous loving service. If a devotee co…'
- 17:2017:20, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,674 N When one is situated on the transcendental stage, he attains the most coveted position - the stage of loving God Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is situated on the transcendental stage, one attains the most coveted position—the stage of loving God"}} {{notes|}} {…'
- 17:0217:02, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,554 N Regardless of what we have done in our past lives, if we engage ourselves in unalloyed devotional service to the Lord in this life, we will always be situated in the brahma-bhuta - liberated state Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regardless of what we have done in our past lives, if we engage ourselves in unalloyed devotional service to the Lord in this lif…'
- 16:5716:57, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,943 N The conclusion is that the mind is the storehouse of our past desires, and we have this present body due to our past desires. Similarly, whatever we desire in this present body will be expressed in a future body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that the mind is the storehouse of our past desires, and we have this present body due to our past desires. Sim…'
- 16:3416:34, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,006 N By our past deeds and by the arrangement of superior authority, we are entangled in a network of fruitive activities and have lost sight of the destination of life; thus we have been wandering within the universe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By our past deeds and by the arrangement of superior authority, we are entangled in a network of fruitive activities and have los…'
- 15:4315:43, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,463 N Those who are activated by the material mode of ignorance engage in impious activities, and according to the extent of their ignorance, they are placed in different grades of hellish life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are activated by the material mode of ignorance engage in impious activities, and according to the extent of their igno…'
- 15:3815:38, 1 November 2012 diff hist +6,336 N It is by the glance of the Lord that the material energy is activated. At that time the three material qualities are set into motion, and the material energy is manifested Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is by the glance of the Lord that the material energy is activated. At that time the three material qualities are set into mot…'
- 14:1114:11, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,534 N The material ingredients are activated by the force of time, and thus the three material modes of nature are manifested Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material ingredients are activated by the force of time, and thus the three material modes of nature are manifested"}} {{note…'
- 11:4411:44, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,594 N The empirical philosophers generally put forward the idea that human life is meant for achieving perfect knowledge. To them, knowledge means the ability to discern reality from illusion Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The empirical philosophers generally put forward the idea that human life is meant for achieving perfect knowledge. To them, know…'
- 11:4011:40, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,281 N It is easy to discern the superiority of spirit over inert matter. The jiva principle is setting into motion and sustaining everything in this material world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is easy to discern the superiority of spirit over inert matter. The jiva principle is setting into motion and sustaining every…'