User contributions for Ratnavali
29 December 2015
- 17:4917:49, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,622 N Upon your recommendation, I have accepted Laureen Cogan for first initiation and her spiritual name is Lohanga-dasi. I am also accepting for second initiation, Jagatkarta dasa and Kamarikanta dasi. Enclosed find one sanctified brahmin thread Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon your recommendation, I have accepted Laureen Cogan for first initiation and her spiritual name is Lohanga-dasi. I am also..."
- 17:4317:43, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,018 N Regarding whether to follow Tamal Krsna Goswami and work at architecture and mechanical plans in the Pennsylvania farm or to come and work in the same way with Saurabha in India, now Tamal Krsna himself is in India Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding whether to follow Tamal Krsna Goswami and work at architecture and mechanical plans in the Pennsylvania farm or to c..."
- 17:3817:38, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,003 N When I was in your temple both you and your wife took very much care for me, so kindly accept this little help. This is apart from my temple contribution; this is for your personal expenditure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When I was in your temple both you and your wife took very much care for me, so kindly accept this little help. This is apart..."
- 17:3217:32, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,301 N For the Salagrams, send one to L.A. and you keep one. Simply decorate the salagram and put Him on a sringhasana, apply garland, chandan and tulasi. Salagram Sila bathing means to bathe all the deities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for the Salagrams, send one to L.A. and you keep one. Simply decorate the salagram and put Him on a sringhasana, apply garland..."
- 16:0316:03, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,269 N The main instructions are to go on, to push on and preach and distribute books. If possible you can also hold a festival which is also part of preaching. I will be looking forward to seeing you and your bullock cart party in Mayapur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the main instructions are to go on, to push on and preach and distribute books. If possible you can also hold a festival which..."
- 15:5915:59, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,051 N Continue chanting and associating with devotees and your spiritual growth will be assured. In this way, be happy, that is my blessing. I want to see the whole world happy in this way - that is my only ambition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Continue chanting and associating with devotees and your spiritual growth will be assured. In this way, be happy, that is my b..."
- 15:5015:50, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,059 N That is first-class yogi. You want yogic power, mystic power, but if you keep Krsna within your core of heart, naturally by the grace of Krsna, you can perform all... Not the devotee can perform. Devotee is simply dependent on Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is first-class yogi. You want yogic power, mystic power, but if you keep Krsna within your core of heart, naturally by th..."
- 15:4615:46, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,690 N I have given already one crude example. Similarly, why Mr. Stalin could tolerate without any trouble? Because he was a leader. He was always absorbed in the thought of how he could advance the Communist cause. This is the real reason Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have given already one crude example. Similarly, why Mr. Stalin could tolerate without any trouble? Because he was a leader...."
- 15:4315:43, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,839 N When I first came in Vrndavana I stayed in the Kesi-ghata. That is very palatial building. My room was as big as this. Yes, as big. Plus one side room, plus one entrance room. I was paying fifteen rupees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When I first came in Vrndavana I stayed in the Kesi-ghata. That is very palatial building. My room was as big as this. Yes, as..."
- 15:3815:38, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,318 N Devotional service does not depend on material assessment. It is said in Srimad-Bhagavatam, "ahaituki apratihata" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service does not depend on material assessment. It is said in Srimad-Bhagavatam"|"ahaituki apratihata"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 15:3315:33, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,318 N We cannot understand what is a spiritual body at the present moment. We have to hear from the right source, Vedic knowledge. That is Vedic knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we cannot understand what is a spiritual body at the present moment. We have to hear from the right source, Vedic knowledge. T..."
- 15:3115:31, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,019 N Your report on the library party is very encouraging, especially regarding the use of Bhagavad-gita as a text for College courses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your report on the library party is very encouraging, especially regarding the use of Bhagavad-gita as a text for College cour..."
- 15:2615:26, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,156 N The first night we did a very nice program, kirtana, and everyone was joining in dancing with us. We were dancing and they were all joining. And the second night they cancelled our program Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the first night we did a very nice program, kirtana, and everyone was joining in dancing with us. We were dancing and they wer..." current
- 15:2115:21, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,953 N I want to begin work immediately on constructing a temple exactly like Jagannatha's temple in Puri. You can immediately begin to get estimates from contractors. It will be a very important temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I want to begin work immediately on constructing a temple exactly like Jagannatha's temple in Puri. You can immediately begin..."
- 15:1815:18, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,087 N We have good accommodation and good prasadam for you. You can just bring your clothing and personal needs. It will be a great pleasure for me to talk to you on the various topics you are interested in Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have good accommodation and good prasadam for you. You can just bring your clothing and personal needs. It will be a great..."
- 15:1115:11, 29 December 2015 diff hist +4,124 N Secular state means that the state should see that everyone is strictly following his religious principle. That is secular state. If you are Hindu or varnasrami, then you must follow the principles of how one is a brahmana, how one is a ksatriya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Secular state means that the state should see that everyone is strictly following his religious principle. That is secular sta..."
- 14:5914:59, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,987 N The names of the new initiates are as follows: Enrique Ross - Yogananda dasa; Felipe Musquiz - Padmalocan dasa; Peter Tapp - Purusa dasa; Richard Warfield - Raktaka dasa; Heather O'Neil - Harsarani dasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The names of the new initiates are as follows: Enrique Ross"|"Yogananda dasa"|"Felipe Musquiz"|"Padmalocan dasa; Peter Tapp"|"..."
- 14:5714:57, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,442 N I want to construct a Jagannatha temple exactly like that in Puri. If you like you can do the full charge to do this job. I shall spend as much money as it is required to do it nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I want to construct a Jagannatha temple exactly like that in Puri. If you like you can do the full charge to do this job. I sh..."
- 14:5114:51, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,108 N If he simply takes care of the Deity worship and if he does not offer respectful behavior to another devotee, he is kanistha-adhikari. He is in the lower stage. So isvare tad adhinesu. He must see that "Here is a devotee." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he simply takes care of the Deity worship and if he does not offer respectful behavior to another devotee, he is kanistha-a..."
- 14:4314:43, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,563 N They must be punished, with such rogues and thieves. That is stated in the Bhagavatam. It is nature's punishment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they must be punished, with such rogues and thieves. That is stated in the Bhagavatam. It is nature's punishment"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 14:3614:36, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,350 N One should not discriminate on the basis of caste and creed on the Vaisnavas. This is forbidden by the scriptures. The Vaisnava does not belong to any particular caste also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not discriminate on the basis of caste and creed on the Vaisnavas. This is forbidden by the scriptures. The Vaisnav..."
- 14:2614:26, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,265 N We are preaching Krsna consciousness. What Krsna has said, we are trying to spread. This is genuine, the simple thing. We have not manufactured anything, Transcendental Meditation or like that. That is not our business Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are preaching Krsna consciousness. What Krsna has said, we are trying to spread. This is genuine, the simple thing. We have..."
- 14:1714:17, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,427 N There is no need of rezoning, because we are Krsna, Hare Krsna community. So wherever we live, we worship Krsna. It is not a public show; it is our own private worshiping Deity. I can keep Deity in my home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no need of rezoning, because we are Krsna, Hare Krsna community. So wherever we live, we worship Krsna. It is not a p..."
- 14:1314:13, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,218 N I am pleased to accept the boy you have recommended for initiation. His new name is Giridhari dasa. Please make sure he knows to strictly follow the four regulative principles and chant a minimum of sixteen rounds daily avoiding the ten offenses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am pleased to accept the boy you have recommended for initiation. His new name is Giridhari dasa. Please make sure he knows..."
- 14:1014:10, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,328 N Here in India, we are planning construction of a very large "Vedic Planetarium" or "Temple of Understanding" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"here in India, we are planning construction of a very large"|"Vedic Planetarium"|"Temple of Understanding"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..." current
- 14:0314:03, 29 December 2015 diff hist +2,604 N The atheist class of men, they say that "I do not see God. How can I believe there is God?" But the advanced devotee, he sees every moment God's presence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the atheist class men, they say that"|"I do not see God. How can I believe there is God"|"But the advanced devotee, he sees ev..."
- 14:0014:00, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,054 N The young boys, they are taking Hare Krsna movement seriously, so the government can be changed in their favor. After all, it is democracy. So you can do it. You become president; you'll become senator. In America it is possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The young boys, they are taking Hare Krsna movement seriously, so the government can be changed in their favor. After all, it..."
- 13:5413:54, 29 December 2015 diff hist +1,981 N If you can go to the mainland (China) that will be the greatest mercy of Krsna. Once we can set the fire of Krsna consciousness in the country, there will be spontaneous combustion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you can go to the mainland"|"China"|"that will be the greatest mercy of Krsna. Once we can set the fire of Krsna consciousn..."
- 13:4813:48, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,986 N Karmi is trying to go to the Svargaloka; jnanis want to go to the brahma-jyoti. The yogis also, they desire like that, because they do not feel very comfortable within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmi is trying to go to the Svargaloka; jnanis want to go to the brahma-jyoti. The yogis also, they desire like that, because..."
- 13:3513:35, 29 December 2015 diff hist +3,217 N Foolish policy. Just like the deaf man, he thinks everyone is deaf. You know that? This is psychology. Deaf man will think that everyone is deaf. Broadcast radio message in the Pacific Ocean, the aquatics they do not reply, that means there is no life? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish policy. Just like the deaf man, he thinks everyone is deaf. You know that? This is psychology. Deaf man will think tha..."
- 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..."