User contributions for Ratnavali
29 December 2015
- 13:2713:27, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,289 N Religion is now being taken as a formality. People generally have no real conception of God. Ours is a tangible connection with God. We know who is God and how to serve Him. Everything is fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Religion is now being taken as a formality. People generally have no real conception of God. Ours is a tangible connection wit..."
- 12:3712:37, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,780 N If he is not satisfied with the standard of lectures in our temple, then he should be permitted to give some lectures himself, but this habit of going outside to hear others should be stopped immediately Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he is not satisfied with the standard of lectures in our temple, then he should be permitted to give some lectures himself,..."
- 12:3112:31, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,567 N The idea to have a wider larger altar for Radha-Krishna is approved however on the plan which you have enclosed it appears that there are pillars separating Lalita and Visakha from Radha-Krishna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The idea to have a wider larger altar for Radha-Krishna is approved however on the plan which you have enclosed it appears tha..."
- 12:2312:23, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,061 N To propagate the devotional service of Krsna consciousness, it requires the fit person. Not that one can imitate. It is not possible. One who is fit to take this responsibility, he receives proper instruction and help from higher authorities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to propagate the devotional service of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, it requires the fit person. Not that one can imitate. It is..."
- 12:1712:17, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,555 N God exists, we have given so many proofs. If the rascal cannot understand, what can be done? There is mother, there is children; where is the father? This is our argument. Mother, the earth is mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God exists, we have given so many proofs. If the rascal cannot understand, what can be done? There is mother, there is childre..."
- 12:0812:08, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,717 N This is fact psychologically, that brain substance in man is greater than the brain substance in woman. In the Bhagavad-gita also, striyo vaisyas tatha sudrah (BG 9.32). But in spiritual understanding there is no such discrimination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this is fact psychologically, that brain substance in man is greater than the brain substance in woman. In the Bhagavad-gita a..."
- 12:0212:02, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,181 N Maya is also Krsna's energy, so it is her duty to punish the conditioned soul because they have decided to forget Krsna. Still, Krsna is so merciful, He comes personally, He authorizes His devotee, servant, to enlighten these conditioned souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maya is also Krsna's energy, so it is her duty to punish the conditioned soul because they have decided to forget Krsna. Still..."
- 11:5211:52, 29 December 2015 diff hist +4,084 N Without being empowered by Krsna, nobody can preach the holy name of the Lord. Krsna-sakti vina nahe nama pracarana. So without getting the power of attorney... Just like even one is qualified lawyer, he must get the power of attorney from the client Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without being empowered by Krsna, nobody can preach the holy name of the Lord. Krsna-sakti vina nahe nama pracarana. So withou..."
- 11:4611:46, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,787 N If you simply know Krsna, then you know everything. And if you know everything and you do not know Krsna, then you are rascal, that's all. Mudha. That is the test. If you know everything but do not know Krsna, then you are a rascal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you simply know Krsna, then you know everything. And if you know everything and you do not know Krsna, then you are rascal,..."
- 11:4111:41, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,457 N Concerning Gurukula Construction; Already you have got some money. Begin and try to collect and the balance we shall arrange. Send me the account number and when money will be necessary the money will be transferred someway or another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Concerning Gurukula Construction; Already you have got some money. Begin and try to collect and the balance we shall arrange...."
- 11:3611:36, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,893 N The people of this country are gradually taking this idea very seriously for vegetarian diet and stopping cow killing in a practical way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The people of this country are gradually taking this idea very seriously for vegetarian diet and stopping cow killing in a pra..."
- 11:3111:31, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,718 N It is a good idea to use the money which had been collected in Madras to complete the Hyderabad Temple. The immediate necessity must be met first Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a good idea to use the money which had been collected in Madras to complete the Hyderabad Temple. The immediate necessit..."
- 11:2911:29, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,134 N The distribution results from the Rathayatra are very nice. There is no question of profit. Distribution is the first consideration Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The distribution results from the Rathayatra are very nice. There is no question of profit. Distribution is the first consider..."
- 11:1711:17, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,210 N Here are flowers. This is a heater for the winter to keep the temperature up. We try to grow tomatoes for the Deities in the winter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here are flowers. This is a heater for the winter to keep the temperature up. We try to grow tomatoes for the Deities in the w..."
- 11:1211:12, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,310 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the origin of everything. Everything is emanating from Him. When one understands this fact, he becomes budha, or intelligent. And when one is actually intelligent, budha, bhava-samanvitah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the origin of everything. Everything is emanating from Him. When one understands this fa..."
- 11:0811:08, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,736 N Bhakti is not achieved by studying. Bhakti stage is achieved by practice. That is the special significance of our institution, that we are engaging our men in practicing. Therefore they are getting knowledge - not by reading Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhakti is not achieved by studying. Bhakti stage is achieved by practice. That is the special significance of our institution,..."
- 10:4510:45, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,534 N They have simplified their life. And gradually develop, make little cottages, and grow little vegetable, little barley or wheat and milk. That is sufficient. We don't require much. We don't want luxury. We want just to subsist Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they have simplified their life. And gradually develop, make little cottages, and grow little vegetable, little barley or whea..."
- 10:3510:35, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,230 N Please offer all the devotees my blessings. Their enthusiasm for distributing my books will please me very much. Not only will I be pleased, but my guru maharaja will also be pleased and they will all be blessed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please offer all the devotees my blessings. Their enthusiasm for distributing my books will please me very much. Not only will..."
- 10:3110:31, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,055 N By reading your letter, it seems that you are very fortunate. Krsna has given you the best opportunity for developing your Krsna consciousness and certainly He wants to help you. Therefore He has advised you to approach me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By reading your letter, it seems that you are very fortunate. Krsna has given you the best opportunity for developing your Krs..."
- 10:2810:28, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,416 N When one has become purified by this process of offering everything back to the Supreme he becomes simply attached to pleasing the Supreme Lord. This is the perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one has become purified by this process of offering everything back to the Supreme he becomes simply attached to pleasing..."
- 10:2510:25, 29 December 2015 diff hist +167 Yes, I immediately accept for initiation Naisen Wang. Her name shall be Nitya lila dasi and I have personally chanted on her beads which are enclosed No edit summary current
- 10:1910:19, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,064 N In regards to your point on the brahmanas being dispersed all over the world, Rsabhadeva's sons were both brahmanas and ksatriyas and were throughout the world. The sons of Nava Yogendra were the brahmanas and another son's progeny were the ksatriyas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In regards to your point on the brahmanas being dispersed all over the world, Rsabhadeva's sons were both brahmanas and ksatri..."
- 10:1510:15, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,985 N In the spiritual world the trees are desire tree - means whatever we want, we can get - whereas in this material world, trees are not like that; they are limited potency. The cows there, unlimited potency Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the spiritual world the trees are desire tree"|"means whatever we want, we can get"|"whereas in this material world, trees..."
- 10:0810:08, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,379 N If you have got money, then you are big man. Never mind what you are. Therefore people are after money. Who is going to be brahmana? If you become a perfect brahmana, who will care for you? Nobody is interested to become a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you have got money, then you are big man. Never mind what you are. Therefore people are after money. Who is going to be bra..."
- 09:5909:59, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,874 N Our preaching is based on krsnas tu bhagavan svayam (SB 1.3.28). They don’t agree. They say we are sectarian. Isn’t it? Their only aim is, how can Krishna be God? We have our God, he is God, he is God, everyone is God. That we won’t agree Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our preaching is based on krsnas tu bhagavan svayam"|"They don’t agree. They say we are sectarian. Isn’t it? Their only ai..."
- 09:5009:50, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,935 N Introduce the recitation of Gitar Gan in every school. That will be a nice credit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Introduce the recitation of Gitar Gan in every school. That will be a nice credit"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{compl..."
- 09:4409:44, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,934 N Anyone who is devotee of Krsna, yei bhaje, who is engaged in devotional service of Lord Krsna, yei bhaje se bada, he is big. Our calculation of big, small, not by the caste system. Yei bhaje Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who is devotee of Krsna, yei bhaje, who is engaged in devotional service of Lord Krsna, yei bhaje se bada, he is big. O..."
- 09:3909:39, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,192 N Hiranyakasipu was against his son. And Kamsa was against Krsna. Sisupala was against Krsna. So against Krsna consciousness movement in this age, there will be many, undoubtedly. Therefore Caitanya Mahaprabhu has given us instruction, trnad api sunicena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiranyakasipu was against his son. And Kamsa was against Krsna. Sisupala was against Krsna. So against Krsna consciousness mov..."
- 09:3409:34, 29 December 2015 diff hist +4,475 N Krsna says that "I am also ksetrajna." Ksetra-jnam capi mam viddhi sarva-ksetresu bharata: "But the distinction is that the individual soul is situated in that particular body, but I am situated in every body, all-pervading." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna says that"|"I am also ksetrajna." Ksetra-jnam capi mam viddhi sarva-ksetresu bharata: "But the distinction is that the i..."
- 09:1009:10, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,510 N I desire that this project be completed as soon as possible. They inform me that the construction can be completed in five months if funds are provided adequately Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I desire that this project be completed as soon as possible. They inform me that the construction can be completed in five mon..."
- 08:4508:45, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,824 N In this material world there is a planet which is called Siddhaloka. The inhabitants of that planet, they go from any planet to any planet. But still, they cannot go to the spiritual world. But Narada Muni, he can travel anywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this material world there is a planet which is called Siddhaloka. The inhabitants of that planet, they go from any planet t..."
- 08:3608:36, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,083 N I started this movement alone in a foreign country and Krsna gave me all success. Krsna will certainly help you if you simply remain sincere and try to present Krsna consciousness as it is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I started this movement alone in a foreign country and Krsna gave me all success. Krsna will certainly help you if you simply..."
- 08:3308:33, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,541 N Yes, you must rectify this mistake. All society stationary must bear my name as founder-acarya. Please do it immediately Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yes, you must rectify this mistake. All society stationary must bear my name as founder-acarya. Please do it immediately"}} {{..."
- 08:2808:28, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,741 N The names of the new initiates are: Mark L. - Madhu Pandita dasa; Marilyn - Madhava-priya dasi; John B. - Janapati dasa; James H. - Jaya Hari dasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The names of the new initiates are: Mark L"|"Madhu Pandita dasa"|"Marilyn"|"Madhava-priya dasi"|"John B"|"Janapati dasa"|"Jame..." current
- 08:2208:22, 29 December 2015 diff hist +4,308 N The babajis, they are against anything preaching. They are very, very much against preaching. So I am preaching. Babajis, the Mayavadi sannyasis, and all of them, their idea is that I am ruining this bhajana and Hindu dharma. This is the propaganda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The babajis, they are against anything preaching. They are very, very much against preaching. So I am preaching. Babajis, the..."
- 08:1208:12, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,207 N Allen Z. - Amala-bhakta dasa; Steve M. - Stambha dasa; Mike D. - Mukunda-mala dasa; Steve F. - Satyasena dasa; James C. - Jaya Saci-natha dasa; Steve R. - Svarocisa dasa; Jack G. - Jagadisananda dasa; Philip M. - Puspadanta dasa; Carl D Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Allen Z"|"Amala-bhakta dasa"|"Steve M"|"Stambha dasa"|"Mike D"|"Mukunda-mala dasa"|"Steve F"|"Satyasena dasa"|"James C"|"Jaya..." current
- 08:0108:01, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,697 N As soon as everything is complete in the matter of registration of the "deed of gift" and the land is in the name of ISKCON, we shall begin immediately Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as everything is complete in the matter of registration of the"|"deed of gift"|"nd the land is in the name of ISKCON,..."
- 07:5807:58, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,816 N If it is not possible for Tulasi to survive the winters when planted in the ground, then a suitable house should be provided for her. Even in the Canadian temples which are in a much colder climate are keeping Tulasi nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If it is not possible for Tulasi to survive the winters when planted in the ground, then a suitable house should be provided f..."
- 07:5307:53, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,142 N Upon your recommendation I accept the devotees you have requested initiation for. Robin Teter's initiated name is Rama Gopala dasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon your recommendation I accept the devotees you have requested initiation for. Robin Teter's initiated name is Rama Gopala..."
- 07:4207:42, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,575 N Since Tamala Krsna, Gurukrpa, Ambarisa, and yourself are all in agreement to develop the restaurant in Hawaii rather than in Boston, I have no objection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Tamala Krsna, Gurukrpa, Ambarisa, and yourself are all in agreement to develop the restaurant in Hawaii rather than in B..."
- 07:3907:39, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,127 N In the last year you have changed your engagement so many times, it is not good, better to stick to something and complete it than constantly changing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the last year you have changed your engagement so many times, it is not good, better to stick to something and complete it..."
- 07:3107:31, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,223 N Jita Garisa Das Brahmacari is duly accepted by me as a second initiated disciple. Hold a fire ceremony and let him hear the tape of the Gayatri mantra chanted by me through the right ear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jita Garisa Das Brahmacari is duly accepted by me as a second initiated disciple. Hold a fire ceremony and let him hear the ta..."
- 07:2507:25, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,697 N There is no need to print Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, His Life and Precepts, it is already there in other books Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no need to print Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, His Life and Precepts, it is already there in other books"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 07:1807:18, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,734 N The duty of a spiritual master is to say give up all dharma and surrender unto the lotus feet of Krishna. He is a spiritual master. Otherwise the rest are cheaters. One who himself becomes Krishna, he is a cheater Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the duty of a spiritual master is to say give up all dharma and surrender unto the lotus feet of Krishna. He is a spiritual ma..."
- 07:1007:10, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,691 N Your preaching in the colleges is nice, try to make some Indian devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your preaching in the colleges is nice, try to make some Indian devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
- 07:0307:03, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,921 N I have been in Pennsylvania farm. They get enough quantity milk. They sell fifteen hundred dollars per month. Jaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have been in Pennsylvania farm. They get enough quantity milk. They sell fifteen hundred dollars per month. Jaya"}} {{notes|..."
- 06:4806:48, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,759 N For members nowadays we are not giving books free. First when becoming the member they receive five large books, but after that they must pay for future books Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For members nowadays we are not giving books free. First when becoming the member they receive five large books, but after tha..."
28 December 2015
- 17:0817:08, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,615 N So the conclusion is given here: one should be completely satiated from this attachment of sex, then he is liberated. Liberation means no more material life, and the basic principle of material life is sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So the conclusion is given here: one should be completely satiated from this attachment of sex, then he is liberated. Liberati..."
- 17:0317:03, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,776 N So one has to be vipascit, learned, to understand the interest of life, self-interest. Everyone is working, especially the karmis, the jnanis, the yogis, and mixed devotees, they are working for self-interest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So one has to be vipascit, learned, to understand the interest of life, self-interest. Everyone is working, especially the kar..."
- 17:0017:00, 28 December 2015 diff hist +2,264 N If you feel Maya attracting, then live an honest life as a householder and contribute to our movement. As a family man you can join Svarupa Damodara to help with the Bhaktivedanta Institute Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you feel Maya attracting, then live an honest life as a householder and contribute to our movement. As a family man you can..."