User contributions for Ratnavali
28 December 2015
- 15:5115:51, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,789 N Pure devotion has no connection with jnana and karma. The Lord has spoken about bhakti-yoga in the middle. Just like there is a book, it has covers on both sides and in the middle there is substance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotion has no connection with jnana and karma. The Lord has spoken about bhakti-yoga in the middle. Just like there is..."
- 15:4515:45, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,170 N These are three words of the name of God. One is Krishna, one is Rama and there is the word Hara, from the word Hara comes Hare, addressing, and Krishna addressing the Lord and Rama addressing the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are three words of the name of God. One is Krishna, one is Rama and there is the word Hara, from the word Hara comes Har..."
- 15:4315:43, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,681 N One who meditates on Krishna is the topmost yogi of all. We have explained this fact in our book "Topmost Yoga." I request you to read this book and meditate on Krishna, then you and your followers will be first class yogis performing the best meditation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who meditates on Krishna is the topmost yogi of all. We have explained this fact in our book"|"Topmost Yoga"|"I request yo..."
- 15:3415:34, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,045 N So that your husband is against Krishna is nothing astonishing, it is quite normal. So if you like you can leave him, and move into the temple of your choice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So that your husband is against Krishna is nothing astonishing, it is quite normal. So if you like you can leave him, and move..."
- 15:3115:31, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,633 N There is nothing mystical about getting Gaura Nitai deities for worshiping. The Lord is all powerful and omnipresent, he knows the heart of the devotee and reciprocates with the devotee accordingly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is nothing mystical about getting Gaura Nitai deities for worshiping. The Lord is all powerful and omnipresent, he knows..."
- 15:2515:25, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,431 N The farmers should be trained up to become devotees of Krishna. The same Idea I have already given for Hyderabad farm Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The farmers should be trained up to become devotees of Krishna. The same Idea I have already given for Hyderabad farm"}} {{not..."
- 15:2315:23, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,612 N Regarding the scientists, we have entrusted our own three scientists namely Svarupa Damodara, Sadaputa, and Madhva and we leave the matter to them, we do not say anything ourselves, but are leaving it to them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding the scientists, we have entrusted our own three scientists namely Svarupa Damodara, Sadaputa, and Madhva and we leav..."
- 15:1715:17, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,223 N A society in which there is no discussion on religious principles, what is dharma, who is God, what is a spirit soul, these questions are not inquired into, understand that society to be of cats and dogs only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A society in which there is no discussion on religious principles, what is dharma, who is God, what is a spirit soul, these qu..."
- 15:0815:08, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,551 N That is why in our Vedic civilization to follow the principles of varnasrama-dharma is the preliminary duty of human form of life. And one who does not understand varnasrama-dharma and does not strive for it, he remains contaminated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is why in our Vedic civilization to follow the principles of varanasrama dharma is the preliminary duty of human form of..."
- 15:0215:02, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,302 N According to sastra, karmana daiva-netrena (SB 3.31.1), there is superior examination. Yamaraja is there. Now, this man is now dead, this soul is now changing body. What kind of body he'll get next? That is judged by the superior authority Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to sastra, karmana daiva-netrena"|"there is superior examination. Yamaraja is there. Now, this man is now dead, this..."
- 14:5314:53, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,365 N Thank you very much for your very good printing and preaching work. May Lord Caitanya bless you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thank you very much for your very good printing and preaching work. May Lord Caitanya bless you."}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratn..."
- 14:5114:51, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,918 N Krsna is Bhagavan. Krsnas tu bhagavan svayam (SB 1.3.28). He appears as the son of Devaki or Vasudeva. We have to know this. And if you can know, then you become immediately liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is Bhagavān. Kṛṣṇas tu bhagavān svayam (SB 1.3.28). He appears as the son of Devakī or Vasudeva. We have..."
- 14:4814:48, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,325 N Indian classical songs are appreciated here and in foreign countries also. This program of presenting the Bhagavatam in classical song is a good idea Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indian classical songs are appreciated here and in foreign countries also. This program of presenting the Bhagavatam in classi..."
- 14:4514:45, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,453 N If you don't become a faithful servant of Vaisnava, there is no possibility of your liberation. Chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara payecha keba. Tandera carana-sevi-bhakta-sane vasa, janame janame haya ei abhilasa. This is Narottama dasa Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you don't become a faithful servant of Vaisnava, there is no possibility of your liberation. Chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara..."
- 14:4214:42, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,547 N But nobody can sit idly. That is the point. If one is engaged in making for flower garland, all right, you may not take him. It is not compulsory for you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But nobody can sit idly. That is the point. If one is engaged in making for flower garland, all right, you may not take him. I..."
- 14:3914:39, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,691 N Yes, that's a fact, New York is the most important city in the world, and our Temple is situated in the most important center Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yes, that's a fact, New York is the most important city in the world, and our Temple is situated in the most important center"..."
- 14:3514:35, 28 December 2015 diff hist +4,285 N So what is that false ahankara? The false ahankara is that "I am this body." This is false ahankara: "I am this body." "I am Indian," "I am American," "I am brahmana," "I am ksatriya," "I am sannyasi," "I am brahmacari," and so on, so on, so on, so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So what is that false ahankara? The false ahankara is that"|"I am this body"|"This is false ahankara"|"I am this body"|"I am I..."
- 14:2914:29, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,834 N If we keep the temple clean, then our heart will be cleansed. This is the process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we keep the temple clean, then our heart will be cleansed. This is the process"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{compl..."
- 14:2514:25, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,394 N Woman's nature is very mild and man's nature very strong. That is the difference. Therefore according to Vedic civilization, the woman must be protected because they are very simple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"woman's nature is very mild and man's nature very strong. That is the difference. Therefore according to Vedic civilization, t..."
- 14:2014:20, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,266 N I am very much pleased that such a highly qualified person as you desire to join our movement. We require many such persons as you to make our movement successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am very much pleased that such a highly qualified person as you desire to join our movement. We require many such persons as..."
- 14:1214:12, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,147 N Parvati was engaged to worship the genital of Lord Siva. He was in meditation, and he could not be awakened. Kalidasa Kavi is giving remark that "Here is dhira. Here is dhira. A young girl touching the genital of Lord Siva, and he is not agitated." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Parvati was engaged to worship the genital of Lord Siva. He was in meditation, and he could not be awakened. Kalidasa Kavi is..."
- 14:0214:02, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,501 N Upon your recommendation I have accepted the following devotees for first initiation. Stephen Peterson-Stavyadeva-dasa; Stephanie Sherriett--Stritama-dasi; Alice Trachsell-Anuttama-dasi; Caroline De RooyKarunaksi-dasi; Kim De Rooy-Kilimba-dasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon your recommendation I have accepted the following devotees for first initiation. Stephen Peterson-Stavyadeva-dasa; Stepha..."
- 13:5913:59, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,964 N No, do not give up the association of devotees. All of your comings and goings are due to restlessness. Use your money to come to Mayapur and associate with the devotees. This restlessness will be cured Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No, do not give up the association of devotees. All of your comings and goings are due to restlessness. Use your money to come..."
- 13:5613:56, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,973 N I have received a very favorable testimony of our Movement from the President of Indian Brain Research Association, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, Professor J.J. Ghosh Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have received a very favorable testimony of our Movement from the President of Indian Brain Research Association, Department..."
- 13:5313:53, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,178 N On your recommendation, I have accepted the two devotees for first initiation, and their spiritual names are as follows: Ryno Svensson - Raivata Dasa; Helga Svensson - Hiranyangi Dasi. I have also accepted Yogendra Das Brahmacari for second initiation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On your recommendation, I have accepted the two devotees for first initiation, and their spiritual names are as follows"|"Ryno..."
- 13:4713:47, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,936 N Adharma, irreligiosity, is described as the back side of God, and religiosity is described as the front side of God. So there is no difference between front side and back side - absolute. God is absolute any way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"adharma, irreligiosity, is described as the back side of God, and religiosity is described as the front side of God. So there..."
- 13:4413:44, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,065 N You should understand that as I have taken up this mission with full faith in my guru maharaja, as you also preach earnestly in the countries of South America, you will do the highest good for others and for yourself as well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you should understand that as I have taken up this mission with full faith in my guru maharaja, as you also preach earnestly i..."
- 13:3813:38, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,332 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu never discussed the topics of Rasaleela in public audience, but only with the most confidential associates. It is not for materialistic persons. I suggested you film the Srimad Bhagavatam, starting with the First Canto Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu never discussed the topics of Rasaleela in public audience, but only with the most confidential associ..."
- 13:3013:30, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,143 N I am very interested in the Sri Beni Madhava Temple. I have also written the Mahant Sri Omkar Giri inviting him to Mayapur for further discussion on this. For yourself, I again invite you, and we will be prepared to pay for your expenditures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am very interested in the Sri Beni Madhava Temple. I have also written the Mahant Sri Omkar Giri inviting him to Mayapur for..."
- 13:2213:22, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,814 N Just see how foolish leaders. In the field there is food. They will not work for the food Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just see how foolish leaders. In the field there is food. They will not work for the food"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}}..."
- 12:3712:37, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,870 N Live a simple life. Take a little milk and food grains, chant Hare Krishna and worship Sri Sri Radha Krishna deity, that's all. That will make you perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Live a simple life. Take a little milk and food grains, chant Hare Krishna and worship Sri Sri Radha Krishna deity, that's all..."
- 12:2212:22, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,923 N If we follow the process regularly, then we gradually become advanced in spiritual consciousness. Material world and spiritual world. Material world means dirty things, and spiritual world means clean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So if we follow the process regularly, then we gradually become advanced in spiritual consciousness. Material world and spirit..."
- 12:1912:19, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,120 N Engaging people in sankirtan, either in a musical way or by spiritual discussion, people will come to their senses and stop harmful activities; gradually they will become Vaishnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Engaging people in sankirtan, either in a musical way or by spiritual discussion, people will come to their senses and stop ha..."
- 12:1612:16, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,844 N Our potency lies in presenting our understanding of Krsna as he is, as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. We cannot compromise in any one with any other understanding. Hoping this meets you in good health Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"our potency lies in presenting our understanding of Krsna as he is, as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. We cannot compromis..."
- 12:1212:12, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,216 N If Krsna desires, this temple you have designed may actually become ISKCON Manipur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If Krsna desires, this temple you have designed may actually become ISKCON Manipur"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{comp..."
- 12:0712:07, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,294 N This is Kali-yuga, means "Plunder the citizens, take money from them, and live comfortably at the cost of the poor citizens." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is Kali-yuga, means"|"Plunder the citizens, take money from them, and live comfortably at the cost of the poor citizens"}..."
- 12:0412:04, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,735 N Unless we come to that platform, that we are servants of Krsna, there is no question of unity. That is brahma-bhutah stage 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..."
- 12:0112:01, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,756 N The soul exists, the mind exists, the intelligence exists, although they are not perceivable by these gross senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The soul exists, the mind exists, the intelligence exists, although they are not perceivable by these gross senses"}} {{notes|..." current
- 11:5411:54, 28 December 2015 diff hist +4,699 N Dasa. Not that name, but the name's servant. Dasa. When one is named Krsna, Krsna dasa, he is servant of Krsna. Not that Krsna. If he thinks, "I have become Krsna," that is Mayavada. Krsna dasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dāsa. Not that name, but the name's servant. Dāsa. When one is named Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa dāsa, he is servant of Kṛ..."
- 11:5211:52, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,119 N She must be trained up. Just like Radharani, She was trained up in sixty-four arts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She must be trained up. Just like Radharani, She was trained up in sixty-four arts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{comp..."
- 11:4811:48, 28 December 2015 diff hist +3,075 N Free means desire should be purified. That means desires should be to render service to the Lord. That is real purification. The example is given, just like gold. There are impurities. That impurities, you cannot cleanse it simply by washing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Free means desire should be purified. That means desires should be to render service to the Lord. That is real purification. T..."
- 11:4311:43, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,067 N We are a Society, so the grhasthas are there, brahmacaris, sannyasis, vanaprastha. All status of life. Missionaries, they have got only sannyasis. We have got all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are a Society, so the grhasthas are there, brahmacaris, sannyasis, vanaprastha. All status of life. Missionaries, they have..."
- 11:4011:40, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,577 N In every yuga the same thing is there, they forget the Lord and to maintain their body they work very hard day and night Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In every yuga the same thing is there, they forget the Lord and to maintain their body they work very hard day and night"}} {{..."
- 11:3611:36, 28 December 2015 diff hist +1,968 N Inquires, "Why you are chanting?" The simple reply is that "We have to go somewhere after death. We are going to Godhead. And you do not know where you'll go." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"inquires"|"Why you are chanting"|"The simple reply is that"|"We have to go somewhere after death. We are going to Godhead. And..."
- 11:2711:27, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,423 N Be serious to push on this sankirtana movement of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and certainly He will bless you and your life will become perfect, na ca tasmad manusyesu kascit me priya-krtama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Be serious to push on this sankirtana movement of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and certainly He will bless you and your life will..."
- 11:2411:24, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,331 N I have read your Vyasa Puja offering, so it will be a great pleasure to know whether Vyasa Puja was officially held in Nairobi. I am always anxious to know about Nairobi affairs. If you kindly send a report at least once a month, that will be appreciated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have read your Vyasa Puja offering, so it will be a great pleasure to know whether Vyasa Puja was officially held in Nairobi..."
- 11:2011:20, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,830 N I am sorry to learn that you are not well. Pray to Krishna and chant Hare Krishna. The body is a temple of disease, janma mrtyu jara vyadhi (BG 13.9). Disease is our inevitable companion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am sorry to learn that you are not well. Pray to Krishna and chant Hare Krishna. The body is a temple of disease, janma mrty..."
- 11:1711:17, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,039 N You may title this book, Teachings of Lord Kapila, but it must be subtitled, "The Son of Devahuti". That will remain, do not try to change it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You may title this book, Teachings of Lord Kapila, but it must be subtitled"|"The Son of Devahuti"|"That will remain, do not t..."
- 11:1311:13, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,451 N It will be a great pleasure for me to see you personally and if possible we may talk about a program how you may be engaged in the service of Krishna Balarama. You are a very qualified person and can render many valuable services to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It will be a great pleasure for me to see you personally and if possible we may talk about a program how you may be engaged in..."
- 11:0711:07, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,882 N In our village even today, if there is a mutual fight between persons, they go the temple. Why? Even today, earlier it was more prevalent, in the temple no one lies. The matter is resolved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our village even today, if there is a mutual fight between persons, they go the temple. Why? Even today, earlier it was mor..."