User contributions for Ratnavali
28 December 2015
- 07:3807:38, 28 December 2015 diff hist +4,683 N In India still you will find hundreds and thousands of men are going to take bath in the Ganges in the morning. They might have only one cloth and one napkin, still, they will take twice bath Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India still you will find hundreds and thousands of men are going to take bath in the Ganges in the morning. They might hav..."
- 07:3107:31, 28 December 2015 diff hist +6,803 N Devotees always humbly offer respect to everyone, but when there is a discussion on a point of sastra, they do not observe the usual etiquette, satyam bruyat priyam bruyat. They speak only the satyam, although it may not necessarily be priyam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees always humbly offer respect to everyone, but when there is a discussion on a point of sastra, they do not observe the..."
- 07:2507:25, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,131 N The purpose of marriage is explained here. Putratve kriyet bharya putra pinda prayojanam. For the purpose of one or two nice children one should marry, not for sense gratification. This is the Vedic purport of marriage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the purpose of marriage is explained here. Putratve kriyet bharya putra pinda prayojanam. For the purpose of one or two nice c..."
- 07:1907:19, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,982 N Sex life should be utilized only to produce a nice child, not for any other purpose. Human life is especially meant for complete devotion to the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sex life should be utilized only to produce a nice child, not for any other purpose. Human life is especially meant for comple..."
- 07:1707:17, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,364 N Bali Maharaja says, "What is the use of such endeavor?" Therefore big, big saintly persons, they do not care for the body. Lying down anywhere. But they are very serious about spiritual advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Maharaja says, "What is the use of such endeavor?" Therefore big, big saintly persons, they do not care for the body. Lyi..."
- 07:1107:11, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,579 N I chastised him, "Why you have given him such advice? He's a grhastha, he must have some money. He has to take care of the children." Anyway, you have got better job now and better service also. Krsna has rewarded you for your service. Stick to it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I chastised him"|"Why you have given him such advice? He's a grhastha, he must have some money. He has to take care of the chi..."
- 07:0507:05, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,509 N Every country, every nation and every community throughout the world has some conception of the holy name of God, and as such either the Hindus or the Muhammadans or the Christians, everyone can easily chant the holy name of God in a meditative mood Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every country, every nation and every community throughout the world has some conception of the holy name of God, and as such..."
- 07:0107:01, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,873 N That this voice does not belong to this universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that this voice does not belong to this universe"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2015-12-28T07:0..." current
- 06:5706:57, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,769 N On your recommendation I am accepting the following disciples for first and second initiation. First Initiation: Bhakta Anders - Atma-nivedana dasa; Bhakta John - Yogindra dasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On your recommendation I am accepting the following disciples for first and second initiation. First Initiation: Bhakta Anders..."
- 06:5106:51, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,173 N There are different religious systems, different parts of the world, of the universe. But the real purpose of religion is yato bhaktir adhoksaje, how to become engaged in the service of the Lord. That is religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different religious systems, different parts of the world, of the universe. But the real purpose of religion is yato..."
- 06:4906:49, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,007 N When it is nice, why you are changing it? Unnecessary spending is not... Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When it is nice, why you are changing it? Unnecessary spending is not."}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{complete|ALL}} {..."
- 06:4206:42, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,649 N This Krsna Consciousness Movement is based on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. We have attempted to present this great philosophy to the world in a pure way, without material motive, and by the grace of Lord Krsna our effort has come out successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This Krsna Consciousness Movement is based on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. We have attempted to present this great philosophy t..."
- 06:3806:38, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,463 N Religion nowadays has degenerated so that people more or less accept it just as some moral code now, because there's no knowledge of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Religion nowadays has degenerated so that people more or less accept it just as some moral code now, because there's no knowle..."
27 December 2015
- 17:0217:02, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,452 N We should not waste our time, either you act materially or spiritually. But materially we have no business, although we have taken it the material business as very important and spiritual business has no meaning Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we should not waste our time, either you act materially or spiritually. But materially we have no business, although we have t..."
- 16:5816:58, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,387 N So if you want to change the mentality of the human being as it is going on, the dog's mentality, if you want to change it, you cannot do it by assembly in the United Nation and passing resolution. That is not possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So if you want to change the mentality of the human being as it is going on, the dog's mentality, if you want to change it, yo..."
- 16:5016:50, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,699 N Madras especially they are losing interest in Deity worship. Sometimes the political party is insulting. These atheists class of men who have done this, they should be converted into theism by preaching Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Madras especially they are losing interest in Deity worship. Sometimes the political party is insulting. These atheists class..."
- 16:3816:38, 27 December 2015 diff hist +4,227 N There is no question of cast, creed, nationality, color, richness. No. Everyone has got the tongue, by the grace of God. Everyone can chant 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|"There is no question of cast, creed, nationality, color, richness. No. Everyone has got the tongue, by the grace of God. Every..."
- 16:3416:34, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,558 N Because they are spiritually enlightened. That is the cause of brightness. And materially involved - moroseness. Because it is ignorance. Material life means life of ignorance, and spiritual life means life of enlightenment. That is the difference Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because they are spiritually enlightened. That is the cause of brightness. And materially involved - moroseness. Because it is..."
- 16:3016:30, 27 December 2015 diff hist +6,108 N This is our protest to all of the interpreters of the Bhagavad-gita. If they do not believe in God, Krishna, and they don't want to surrender to Him, then let him preach atheism. Everyone has got the right to do this, but why through the Gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is our protest to all of the interpreters of the Bhagavad-gita. If they do not believe in God, Krishna, and they don't wa..."
- 16:1916:19, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,184 N There is no question of independence. The woman must be given protection in childhood by the father unless she is married, and in youthhood by the husband, and in old age by grown-up sons. This is Vedic civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no question of independence. The woman must be given protection in childhood by the father unless she is married, and..."
- 16:1516:15, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,202 N Where is the woman's freedom? The boy and the girl intermingle, and the girl becomes pregnant, and the boy goes out without any responsibility, and the burden... The child is a burden for the woman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Where is the woman's freedom? The boy and the girl intermingle, and the girl becomes pregnant, and the boy goes out without an..."
- 16:0316:03, 27 December 2015 diff hist +214 On your recommendation, I am accepting Bhaktin Shanna Wollerman for first initiation. Her spiritual name is Nilacala dasi No edit summary current
- 15:4915:49, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,094 N Your idea of the "unity" of man is utopian. It will never become. The United Nations has tried for so many years, and they will never agree Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your idea of the"|"unity"|"Your idea of the "unity" of man is utopian. It will never become. The United Nations has tried for..."
- 15:3515:35, 27 December 2015 diff hist +5,102 N Only by the yogic process can one prolong the life. By stopping the breathing process, keeping in samadhi, the breath period is not being misused, and he increases the life span. Therefore, destiny can only be changed by devotional service or yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only by the yogic process can one prolong the life. By stopping the breathing process, keeping in samadhi, the breath period i..."
- 15:3015:30, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,890 N I was very pleased to note that you are willing to go to China as we have just printed a Chinese Bhagavad-gita. I am most eager to see this distributed throughout Southeast Asia to as many Chinese speaking people as possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I was very pleased to note that you are willing to go to China as we have just printed a Chinese Bhagavad-gita. I am most eage..."
- 15:2415:24, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,178 N Anyone who goes to Krsna or guru for asking, he is pious. He is not miscreant. Duskrtina. He is not duskrtina. He is pious. Maybe he is in the lower position, but he is pious. That is described Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who goes to Krsna or guru for asking, he is pious. He is not miscreant. Duskrtina. He is not duskrtina. He is pious. Ma..."
- 15:1715:17, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,496 N One who is Krsna conscious, he is conscious of everything and he knows how to deal with them. That is called daksa. Not that "Because I have become Krsna conscious I have no knowledge in other things." No Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is Krsna conscious, he is conscious of everything and he knows how to deal with them. That is called daksa. Not that "..."
- 15:1115:11, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,169 N It is very easy to analyze your whole body, and you'll find that that there is no life in these material ingredients, that life is different from this bodily combination. That is explained in the Bhagavad-gita: apareyam itas tv viddhi me prakrtim para Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is very easy to analyze your whole body, and you'll find that that there is no life in these material ingredients, that lif..."
- 14:5914:59, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,845 N The more gloriously you worship the Deity, decorate the Deity as gorgeously as possible, the more gorgeous you will be. That is the secret Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The more gloriously you worship the Deity, decorate the Deity as gorgeously as possible, the more gorgeous you will be. That i..."
- 14:5314:53, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,344 N Even those who are liberated from this material contamination, they are called mukta-jiva, liberated soul. And there are nitya-mukta. Nitya-mukta and nitya-baddha. Nitya means eternally, and mukta means liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even those who are liberated from this material contamination, they are called mukta-jiva, liberated soul. And there are nitya..."
- 14:4914:49, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,734 N This is the message: that people are under the impression that one is this body, but that is not the fact. The soul, or the man, he is within the body. Just like you are not your..., this shirt and coat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this is the message: that people are under the impression that one is this body, but that is not the fact. The soul, or the ma..."
- 14:3914:39, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,911 N If you cannot believe in the words of somebody whom you are going to appoint as your teacher, if you have no faith in his words, then what is the use of going to such teacher? There is no use. Don't waste your time and don't waste his time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you cannot believe in the words of somebody whom you are going to appoint as your teacher, if you have no faith in his word..."
- 14:3214:32, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,267 N I am happy to know that you are appreciating our work amongst the academic community. This is very important work to gain the acceptance of the academic world. If scientific men and scholars accept, the more that is a great stride Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am happy to know that you are appreciating our work amongst the academic community. This is very important work to gain the..."
- 14:2914:29, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,576 N Now that the Dallas Gurukula has been closed we have opened many smaller regional Gurukulas on some of our farming communities, such as our farms in Vancouver, Pennsylvania, and also Mississippi as well as others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now that the Dallas Gurukula has been closed we have opened many smaller regional Gurukulas on some of our farming communities..."
- 14:2514:25, 27 December 2015 diff hist +1,954 N I have noticed how you are producing so many of our books now in the Spanish and Portuguese language. This is very good Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have noticed how you are producing so many of our books now in the Spanish and Portuguese language. This is very good"}} {{n..."
- 14:1914:19, 27 December 2015 diff hist +5,182 N You go on posting leaflets regularly at least daily 100 to the addresses of respectable gentlemen taking from an authorized mailing list or else from the telephone book. After a week from the posting date you can ask the gentlemen by phone as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you go on posting leaflets regularly at least daily 100 to the addresses of respectable gentlemen taking from an authorized ma..."
- 13:4513:45, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,000 N Krsna is not cheater. The Krsna's energy is so powerful that anyone who is a cheater, he will be cheated, that's all. Automatically. If you infect some disease, you'll have to suffer, automatically Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is not cheater. The Kṛṣṇa's energy is so powerful that anyone who is a cheater, he will be cheated, that's a..."
- 12:4812:48, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,915 N That is the defect of their civilization. Na hanyate hanyamane sarire (BG 2.20). They are taking care of the body, but beyond the body there is something else, which is eternal. Even after the annihilation of the body, it does not become destroyed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the defect of their civilization. Na hanyate hanyamane sarire (BG 2.20). They are taking care of the body, but beyond..."
- 12:2612:26, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,067 N Sometimes some foolish question is there, "Can you show me God?" The answer God is giving, that maya tatam idam sarvam: "I am everywhere. If you have eyes to see, you can see Me." So actually God is everywhere; otherwise how He is God? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes some foolish question is there, "Can you show me God?" The answer God is giving, that maya tatam idam sarvam: "I am..."
- 12:2012:20, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,230 N So far your daughter's marriage is concerned, I have no business. I cannot negotiate marriage. That is impossible. Neither there is any need for her to be sent to India Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So far your daughter's marriage is concerned, I have no business. I cannot negotiate marriage. That is impossible. Neither the..."
- 12:1612:16, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,304 N Four don'ts and one do: No illicit sex-life, no intoxication, no gambling, no meat-eating . . . and always chanting Hare Krishna, minimum 16 rounds daily. If you take very seriously these principles then Krishna will bless you without any doubt Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Four don'ts and one do: No illicit sex-life, no intoxication, no gambling, no meat-eating"|"and always chanting Hare Krishna,..."
- 12:1212:12, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,483 N Concerning the printing of the Brahmasamhita, I have informed Ramesvara Maharaja that the BBT Trustees can discuss this, and if they approve it, then I have no objection. You have stated that you would also assist in the printing costs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Concerning the printing of the Brahmasamhita, I have informed Ramesvara Maharaja that the BBT Trustees can discuss this, and i..."
- 12:0712:07, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,476 N That is Krsna anxiety. That is Krsna anxiety. If you become anxious how to worship Deity, how to dress Krsna nicely, how to do, if you remain, that will develop your anxiety for Krsna. Therefore Deity worship essential Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that is Krsna anxiety. That is Krsna anxiety. If you become anxious how to worship Deity, how to dress Krsna nicely, how to do..."
- 11:5911:59, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,787 N So we are trying our bit to understand Krsna and to make others to understand Krsna. And therefore we have published about eighty-two books, big books and small books. So we request that you either accept Krsna without any hesitation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So we are trying our bit to understand Krsna and to make others to understand Krsna. And therefore we have published about eig..."
- 11:5311:53, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,949 N Decorated with love, Krishna will accept even the humble offering of a leaf, fruit, flower or some water from His devotee. Anyone, anywhere in the world can worship Krishna following this simple formula Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Decorated with love, Krishna will accept even the humble offering of a leaf, fruit, flower or some water from His devotee. Any..."
- 11:4711:47, 27 December 2015 diff hist +4,184 N My final decision is that the universe is just like a tree, with root upwards. Just as a tree has branches and leaves so the universe is also composed of planets which are fixed up in the tree like the leaves, flowers, fruits, etc. of the tree Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My final decision is that the universe is just like a tree, with root upwards. Just as a tree has branches and leaves so the u..."
- 11:4111:41, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,780 N He very intelligently appointed Krsna as his spiritual master. Because everyone is in perplexity about the problem of life. So this very thing happened to Arjuna, and he wanted to go to spiritual master for solution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He very intelligently appointed Krsna as his spiritual master. Because everyone is in perplexity about the problem of life. So..."
- 11:3411:34, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,879 N Never mind even it is imperfectly done, we must execute the orders of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. I may not be so very expert in delivering the message of Krsna, but my duty is to try to my best capacity how to distribute this knowledge to the suffering humanity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Never mind even it is imperfectly done, we must execute the orders of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, yare dekha tare kaha krsna-upadesa"..."
- 11:2611:26, 27 December 2015 diff hist +2,796 N This Thakurbari, Radha-Govindaji, is my life. That is the beginning of my this spiritual life. And after so many years, still Radha-Govindaji has dragged me. So it is His kindness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this Thakurbari, Radha-Govindaji, is my life. That is the beginning of my this spiritual life. And after so many years, still..."
- 11:1911:19, 27 December 2015 diff hist +3,126 N We have got experience that if we infect some disease, contaminous disease, then we must suffer from that disease. So it is not God's creation that somebody is suffering from some painful condition and somebody is enjoying. No Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have got experience that if we infect some disease, contaminous disease, then we must suffer from that disease. So it is no..."