User contributions for Ratnavali
23 December 2015
- 18:1918:19, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,188 N She is already dependent on nature's law that man is free from becoming pregnant and the woman has to take the burden. Then where is the independence, equal right? Equal right means sometimes man may become pregnant, sometimes woman may become pregnant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"she is already dependent on nature's law that man is free from becoming pregnant and the woman has to take the burden. Then wh..."
- 18:1518:15, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,841 N We being part and parcel of God, qualitatively we are one; quantitatively we are different. Although we are different, still, in the spiritual world we can enjoy the same facilities in cooperation with God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we being part and parcel of God, qualitatively we are one; quantitatively we are different. Although we are different, still,..."
- 18:0618:06, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,146 N Women's position is subordinate to man. So if the man is first class, the woman is first class. If the man is second class, the woman is second class. If the man is third class, the woman is third class Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Women's position is subordinate to man. So if the man is first class, the woman is first class. If the man is second class, th..."
- 17:5617:56, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,807 N Brahmana's business is dana-pratigraha. He will collect. Brahmana has the right to collect from his disciples, spiritual master. But he will distribute it. Dana-pratigraha. He will be also a man charitably disposed, spending that money for public welfare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"brahmana's business is dana-pratigraha. He will collect. Brahmana has the right to collect from his disciples, spiritual maste..."
- 17:4317:43, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,039 N I do not think it is a very good place. There is no water arrangement. The temple is not being maintained properly. They are keeping long hairs and not living responsibly. I do not think it is good to put good money after bad Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I do not think it is a very good place. There is no water arrangement. The temple is not being maintained properly. They are k..."
- 17:0217:02, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,313 N Therefore it is best that you raise the money through your own efforts, even it may take a little longer. You are sincere in this endeavor, so Lord Caitanya will assist you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore it is best that you raise the money through your own efforts, even it may take a little longer. You are sincere in t..."
- 16:5916:59, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,905 N You go to Saurastra and see what is the possibility of opening centers there. I want that we should open up more centers in India. When I return to India I shall go there to Saurastra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you go to Saurastra and see what is the possibility of opening centers there. I want that we should open up more centers in In..."
- 16:5416:54, 23 December 2015 diff hist +128 Upon your recommendation I am accepting the following as my initiated disciples and their names are: Barbara Stark - Bhrama Karika devi; and Bhakta Ned - Nirguna dasa No edit summary current
- 16:5016:50, 23 December 2015 diff hist +5,026 N Any moment we can die. But we are not thinking, because they have made this theory, "There is no life after death. So enjoy. Enjoy life as far as possible." But that is not the fact. After death we will have to accept another body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any moment we can die. But we are not thinking, because they have made this theory"|"There is no life after death. So enjoy. E..."
- 16:3816:38, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,303 N The cataka does not take water from ground. They will take water when it falls from the cloud. So in the beginning of every cloud there is thunder. So this bird, because they expecting water from the cloud, the cloud is giving him thunder Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cataka does not take water from ground. They will take water when it falls from the cloud. So in the beginning of every cl..."
- 16:3116:31, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,855 N Tripauri Swami is starting his bus preaching program, and you are required for this purpose. You are a good preacher. I very much like these bus programs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tripauri Swami is starting his bus preaching program, and you are required for this purpose. You are a good preacher. I very m..."
- 16:2816:28, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,987 N I think you should not think of relinquish your job without meeting me and discussing the matter deeply. Don't do anything out of sentiment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I think you should not think of relinquish your job without meeting me and discussing the matter deeply. Don't do anything out..."
- 16:1816:18, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,604 N Sometimes the guru leaves some remnant to be taken by the disciple. That is meant for the disciple. Ordinarily they should not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the guru leaves some remnant to be taken by the disciple. That is meant for the disciple. Ordinarily they should not..."
- 16:1516:15, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,604 N You have a good position by the grace of Krishna, and I request you to continue on in this spirit of service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have a good position by the grace of Krishna, and I request you to continue on in this spirit of service to the Lord"}} {{..."
- 16:1316:13, 23 December 2015 diff hist +4,601 N You begin the work, and money will come to you by the grace of God. Don't worry, just finish the buildings as soon as possible and somehow or other money will come Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you begin the work, and money will come to you by the grace of God. Don't worry, just finish the buildings as soon as possible..."
- 16:1016:10, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,999 N I may inform you that we have received the permission for constructing our Juhu temple. I want that your collection should be sent there so that the buildings may be completed as soon as possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I may inform you that we have received the permission for constructing our Juhu temple. I want that your collection should be..."
- 16:0716:07, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,368 N You can arrange one or two Bengali experts in making and fitting the heads of the kholes. They must be prepared to stay with us for at least one year. We will pay their transportation to Hawaii and return and also a small salary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You can arrange one or two Bengali experts in making and fitting the heads of the kholes. They must be prepared to stay with u..."
- 16:0316:03, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,049 N It is simply by the grace of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu that we have now got a feeling for service to Krishna. Krishna is so perfect that He comes and teaches us personally how to become Krishna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is simply by the grace of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu that we have now got a feeling for service to Krishna. Krishna is so per..."
- 15:5615:56, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,354 N We have a plan for expanding our Sankirtana and we will be needing so many hundreds of mrdangas. So you have got the fiberglass shells there, so I am informing Jayapataka Swami to arrange for one or two Bengali craftsmen to come and stay with you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we have a plan for expanding our Sankirtana and we will be needing so many hundreds of mrdangas. So you have got the fiberglas..."
- 15:5115:51, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,033 N I may inform you that in Bombay they have received the sanction for constructing the temple in Juhu. Until further order whatever money you collect should be sent to Bombay Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I may inform you that in Bombay they have received the sanction for constructing the temple in Juhu. Until further order whate..."
- 15:4615:46, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,665 N Still there is a science, Bhrgu-samhita, which will give you prediction of your next birth. Still there is science, Bhrgu-samhita. He'll give you description of three lives: your past life, present life and future life. Bhrgu-samhita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Still there is a science, Bhrgu"|"samhita, which will give you prediction of your next birth. Still there is science, Bhrgu"|"..."
- 15:4115:41, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,393 N My message is to stop the crimes of your country. This is my sum and substance. We have read the article in the Times, "Crime and How to Stop It." So if you take my advice, that can be stopped Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My message is to stop the crimes of your country. This is my sum and substance. We have read the article in the Times, "Crime..."
- 15:3115:31, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,448 N Regarding the closing of Zurich center, that's all right. Don't make competition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding the closing of Zurich center, that's all right. Don't make competition"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{comple..."
- 15:2815:28, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,578 N Upon your recommendation, I am accepting the following twice born brahmanas; Koshalendra Das Adhikari, Jyoti Das Adhikari. Enclosed please find their threads sanctified by me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon your recommendation, I am accepting the following twice born brahmanas"|"Koshalendra Das Adhikari, Jyoti Das Adhikari"|"E..."
- 15:0515:05, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,765 N I am sure that Lord Caitanya will benedict you, and that this will be a great success for Krsna Consciousness in Denver Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am sure that Lord Caitanya will benedict you, and that this will be a great success for Krsna Consciousness in Denver"}} {{n..."
- 15:0315:03, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,233 N I thank you very much for your guru daksine gift and your nice letter expressing your appreciation for your spiritual master. This is the proper way to receive the blessings of Krsna, by begging the mercy of the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I thank you very much for your guru daksine gift and your nice letter expressing your appreciation for your spiritual master...."
- 14:5714:57, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,292 N What kind of body we are going to get, nobody knows. "This life is everything. This body is everything." Very risky. They do not inquire even wherefrom this body has come. They are also coming. They are also living. They are also eating Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What kind of body we are going to get, nobody knows"|"This life is everything. This body is everything"|"Very risky. They do n..."
- 14:3214:32, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,105 N We want actually good for everyone. And this is the only medicine, Hare Krsna mantra. For any problem. Para-duhkha-duhkhi. People are suffering. If her guru has opined like that, then she may take some attention Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We want actually good for everyone. And this is the only medicine, Hare Krsna mantra. For any problem. Para-duhkha-duhkhi. Peo..."
- 14:2114:21, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,464 N There are many processes of purification; they cannot be as useful as bhagavad-bhakti. Bhagavad-bhakti is so nice that Krsna says that "You surrender to Me", sarva-dharman parityajya" and immediately you become immune from all reaction of sinful activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are many processes of purification; they cannot be as useful as bhagavad"|"bhakti"|"Bhagavad"|"is so nice that Krsna say..."
- 14:1214:12, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,952 N I am accepting the following as my initiated disciples: Joca - Yajni dasa; Claudio - Caturmurti das; Bosco - Bhamaka dasa; Lucio - Lokasaksi dasa; Marcio - Maha kala dasa; Julio - Jagad bharta dasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am accepting the following as my initiated disciples"|"Joca"|"Yajni dasa"|"Claudio"|"Caturmurti das"|"Bosco"|"Bhamaka dasa"|..." current
- 14:0614:06, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,509 N May it please Your Excellency, enclosed please find one copy of my letter addressed to Sri Jai Prakash Narayanji. I wish that both of you may sit together and agree to join together to work on the basis of the instructions given in the Bhagavad Gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"May it please Your Excellency, enclosed please find one copy of my letter addressed to Sri Jai Prakash Narayanji. I wish that..."
- 14:0114:01, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,449 N I am hearing from the newspapers that in India there is some upheaval on the ground of political activities. I have also heard that you are observing "fast" and it has given me some concern Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am hearing from the newspapers that in India there is some upheaval on the ground of political activities. I have also heard..."
- 12:3512:35, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,743 N At any rate we do not know how long we shall live. So we have to concentrate on reading, chanting, and distributing books, and in this way try to become Krsna conscious completely before the next death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At any rate we do not know how long we shall live. So we have to concentrate on reading, chanting, and distributing books, and..."
- 12:3012:30, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,547 N The idea is that people can be self sufficient and raise their own foodstuffs and have sufficient milk to save time and chant Hare Krishna. Why should they work so hard in the hellish factories? Let everyone live simply and be Krsna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The idea is that people can be self sufficient and raise their own foodstuffs and have sufficient milk to save time and chant..."
- 12:2212:22, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,304 N In the sastra it is said that "Those who are worshiping other demigods, their intelligence is lost." So he was worshiping Kali. So he had no intelligence or spiritual realization, and he became God? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the sastra it is said that "Those who are worshiping other demigods, their intelligence is lost." So he was worshiping Kali..."
- 11:5511:55, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,692 N The divine nature of Krsna's appearance, disappearance and activities, if one can understand, then immediately he becomes free from this process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The divine nature of Krsna's appearance, disappearance and activities, if one can understand, then immediately he becomes free..."
- 11:3911:39, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,537 N In the spiritual world the topmost part is this conjugal love, and here, the same thing, when pervertedly reflected, it is the lowest abominable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the spiritual world the topmost part is this conjugal love, and here, the same thing, when pervertedly reflected, it is the..."
- 11:2711:27, 23 December 2015 diff hist +4,744 N Devotional service means every living entity has a specific duty towards God. God wants everyone to do a particular duty for Him, that is service. Just like God instructed Arjuna to fight, so to fight was Arjuna's duty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service means every living entity has a specific duty towards God. God wants everyone to do a particular duty for H..."
- 11:1911:19, 23 December 2015 diff hist +4,659 N We cannot see God by excercising our material senses, but if by mercy of God, He gives us His darsana, then it is possible. This is the desire of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We cannot see God by excercising our material senses, but if by mercy of God, He gives us His darsana, then it is possible. Th..."
- 11:0711:07, 23 December 2015 diff hist +4,821 N God is residing in every ones heart, in your heart, my heart, and he knows everything, past, present, future. As we desire, we pray to God, "O lord please give me these facilities", and God gives it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God is residing in every ones heart, in your heart, my heart, and he knows everything, past, present, future. As we desire, we..."
- 10:4610:46, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,675 N Krishna Consciousness is the only truth that exists. Without Krishna Consciousness everything is illusion. You must not waste this life away thinking that everything belongs to you. Everything belongs to Krishna and it must be used in His service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krishna Consciousness is the only truth that exists. Without Krishna Consciousness everything is illusion. You must not waste..."
- 10:3710:37, 23 December 2015 diff hist +2,458 N You cannot interfere with the programs that are now going on there. If you can work co-operatively, that is wanted, but if you cannot work with Narayana, that doesn't mean that you can disturb his program Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You cannot interfere with the programs that are now going on there. If you can work co-operatively, that is wanted, but if you..."
- 10:2810:28, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,801 N Hanuman is not GBC. If he cannot work under Hrdayananda Gosvami, then he must work under me. He cannot be independent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hanuman is not GBC. If he cannot work under Hrdayananda Gosvami, then he must work under me. He cannot be independent"}} {{not..."
- 10:2410:24, 23 December 2015 diff hist +1,886 N I have accepted you both as my duly initiated disciples and your names are as follows: Navina-Krsna dasa and Mahanandini devi dasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have accepted you both as my duly initiated disciples and your names are as follows: Navina-Krsna dasa and Mahanandini devi..."
- 10:1410:14, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,147 N In India, Tirupati, I think that Deity is richer than many kings in the world. Daily, 100,000 rupees, not less, daily. (break) ...few kings who has got so much money? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, Tirupati, I think that Deity is richer than many kings in the world. Daily, 100,000 rupees, not less, daily"|"break"..."
- 10:0110:01, 23 December 2015 diff hist +3,921 N Even the pig will not agree, that "Come on to the heavenly kingdom. You were the king." "No, no, I don’t like to go. This is very nice place, with stool and dirty water and these pigs. It is very nice life." This is maya. This is maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the pig will not agree, that "Come on to the heavenly kingdom. You were the king"|"No, no, I don’t like to go. This is..."
22 December 2015
- 19:5119:51, 22 December 2015 diff hist +2,663 N On my world tour, I have received your letter redirected to New York City. I started from Bombay on the 24th of Jan., then via Hong Kong, Japan, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Caracas, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, New York, and London Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On my world tour, I have received your letter redirected to New York City. I started from Bombay on the 24th of Jan., then via..."
- 16:5516:55, 22 December 2015 diff hist +1,971 N Yes, you are right - all qualifications come if you simply surrender to a bona fide Guru. Please follow all of our rules very careful and your life will be perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yes, you are right - all qualifications come if you simply surrender to a bona fide Guru. Please follow all of our rules very..."
- 16:5116:51, 22 December 2015 diff hist +1,956 N Your name means all glories to Krishna who performs the transcendental pastime of breaking into the storeroom (of butter) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your name means all glories to Krishna who performs the transcendental pastime of breaking into the storeroom"|"of butter"}} {..."
- 16:4616:46, 22 December 2015 diff hist +2,519 N You are so fortunate to have such training in Krishna Consciousness from the very beginning of childhood. So, take full advantage of it and follow very obediently what your older Godbrothers and Godsisters ask you to do Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are so fortunate to have such training in Krishna Consciousness from the very beginning of childhood. So, take full advant..."