User contributions for MahaprabhuCaitanya
4 April 2017
- 01:2101:21, 4 April 2017 diff hist +4,510 N Lord Krsna knew that Sudama was hesitating to present Him with the paltry chipped rice, which was actually unfit for His eating Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa knew that Sudāmā was hesitating to present Him with the paltry chipped rice, which was actually unfit for H..."
- 01:1701:17, 4 April 2017 diff hist +3,436 N Krsna continued, "My dear friend (Sudama), you must have brought some presentation for Me from your home" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear friend, you must have brought some presentation for Me from your home"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MahaprabhuCaitanya}} {{..."
- 01:1401:14, 4 April 2017 diff hist +3,691 N Krsna, "My dear friend (Sudama), what have you brought for Me? Has your wife given you some nice eatable for Me?” While addressing His friend, Lord Krsna looked upon him and smiled with great love" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear friend, what have you brought for Me? Has your wife given you some nice eatable for Me?” While addressing His friend..."
- 01:1001:10, 4 April 2017 diff hist +3,679 N Lord Krsna engaged for a long time in talking with Sudama Vipra about their past association. Then, just to enjoy the company of an old friend, Lord Krsna began to smile and asked Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa engaged for a long time in talking with Sudāmā Vipra about their past association. Then, just to enjoy the..."
- 01:0501:05, 4 April 2017 diff hist +3,969 N Without becoming a brahmana, one cannot approach the Supreme Brahman, Lord Krsna. Krsna is especially concerned with vanquishing the distress of His devotees, and He is the only shelter of pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without becoming a brāhmaṇa, one cannot approach the Supreme Brahman, Lord Kṛṣṇa. Kṛṣṇa is especially concerned..."
- 00:5900:59, 4 April 2017 diff hist +3,540 N It is understood that a devotee who is fully surrendered unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead has already acquired the position of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is understood that a devotee who is fully surrendered unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead has already acquired the posi..."
- 00:5500:55, 4 April 2017 diff hist +3,318 N He (Krsna) is especially inclined to the brahmana devotees. Lord Krsna is also called brahmanya-deva, which means that He is worshiped by the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is especially inclined to the brāhmaṇa devotees. Lord Kṛṣṇa is also called brahmaṇya-deva, which means that He i..."
- 00:5100:51, 4 April 2017 diff hist +3,331 N Lord Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul of all living entities, knows everyone's heart very well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul of all living entities, knows everyone’s heart very well..."
- 00:4700:47, 4 April 2017 diff hist +4,930 N Lord Balarama is the original Visnu; therefore anyone remembering these pastimes of Lord Balarama in the morning and evening will certainly become a great devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and thus his life will be successful in all respects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarāma is the original Viṣṇu; therefore anyone remembering these pastimes of Lord Balarāma in the morning and eve..."
- 00:4200:42, 4 April 2017 diff hist +4,627 N No one can even estimate the extent of the unlimited demonstrations of His (Balarama) pastimes because He is all-powerful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can even estimate the extent of the unlimited demonstrations of His pastimes because He is all-powerful"}} {{notes|}} {..."
3 April 2017
- 23:5623:56, 3 April 2017 diff hist +4,687 N He (Balarama) descended exactly like a human being and behaved in that way for His own purposes; we can only explain His activities as the Lord's pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He descended exactly like a human being and behaved in that way for His own purposes; we can only explain His activities as th..."
- 16:2616:26, 3 April 2017 diff hist +4,922 N Amidst His relatives and friends, He appeared to be a shining full moon amidst the luminaries in the sky. Lord Balarama is the Personality of Godhead Ananta Himself; therefore He is beyond the scope of understanding by mind, intelligence or body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Amidst His relatives and friends, He appeared to be a shining full moon amidst the luminaries in the sky. Lord Balarāma is th..."
- 16:2116:21, 3 April 2017 diff hist +4,833 N Lord Balarama then took the avabhrtha bath, which is taken after finishing sacrificial performances. After taking His bath, He dressed Himself in new silken garments and decorated Himself with beautiful jewelry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarāma then took the avabhṛtha bath, which is taken after finishing sacrificial performances. After taking His bath,..."
- 16:1816:18, 3 April 2017 diff hist +4,528 N Supreme goal is the understanding that the whole cosmic manifestation rests on the Supreme Personality of Godhead and that the S.P of Godhead is also all-pervading, even within the minutest atom, by the function of His Paramatma feature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"supreme goal is the understanding that the whole cosmic manifestation rests on the Supreme Personality of Godhead and that the..."
- 16:1516:15, 3 April 2017 diff hist +5,095 N His (Balarama) exemplary action in performing sacrifices was only to give a lesson to the common man to show how one should abide by the injunctions of the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His exemplary action in performing sacrifices was only to give a lesson to the common man to show how one should abide by the..."
- 16:1216:12, 3 April 2017 diff hist +5,022 N Actually Lord Balarama had no business performing the sacrifices recommended for ordinary human beings; He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and therefore He Himself is the enjoyer of all such sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually Lord Balarāma had no business performing the sacrifices recommended for ordinary human beings; He is the Supreme Per..."
- 16:0816:08, 3 April 2017 diff hist +5,082 N All of them (sages of Naimisaranya) embraced Balarama with great affection and induced Him to perform various kinds of sacrifices in that sacred spot of Naimisaranya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of them embraced Balarāma with great affection and induced Him to perform various kinds of sacrifices in that sacred spot..."
- 16:0516:05, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,317 N They (sages of Naimisaranya) understood that Lord Balarama, although a ksatriya, was now retired from the fighting business. The brahmanas and sages, who were always for peace and tranquillity, were very much pleased at this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They understood that Lord Balarāma, although a kṣatriya, was now retired from the fighting business. The brāhmaṇas and s..."
- 15:5915:59, 3 April 2017 diff hist +4,782 N He (Balarama) again went to the holy place of pilgrimage at Naimisaranya, and the sages, saintly persons and brahmanas all stood up to receive Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He again went to the holy place of pilgrimage at Naimiṣāraṇya, and the sages, saintly persons and brāhmaṇas all stood..."
- 15:5515:55, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,265 N When He (Balarama) returned to Dvaraka, He was received with great jubilation by relatives and friends, headed by King Ugrasena and other elder persons, who all came forward to welcome Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When He returned to Dvārakā, He was received with great jubilation by relatives and friends, headed by King Ugrasena and oth..."
- 15:5115:51, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,802 N Lord Balarama, being able to understand the destiny awaiting them (Bhimasena and Duryodhana), was not eager to go further in the matter. Therefore, instead of staying, He decided to return to the city of Dvaraka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarāma, being able to understand the destiny awaiting them, was not eager to go further in the matter. Therefore, inst..."
- 15:4815:48, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,606 N Both of them (Bhimasena and Duryodhana) then became like madmen in remembering the strong accusations and ill behavior they had exchanged with each other Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both of them then became like madmen in remembering the strong accusations and ill behavior they had exchanged with each other..."
- 15:4515:45, 3 April 2017 diff hist +5,637 N Each thought only of killing the other, and they (Bhimasena and Duryodhana) did not give much importance to the instruction of Lord Balarama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Each thought only of killing the other, and they did not give much importance to the instruction of Lord Balarāma"}} {{notes|..."
- 15:4215:42, 3 April 2017 diff hist +7,893 N The good instruction given by Lord Balarama to Bhimasena and Duryodhana was intended for the equal benefit of both of them. But they were so enwrapped in anger against each other that they could remember only their long-standing personal enmity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The good instruction given by Lord Balarāma to Bhīmasena and Duryodhana was intended for the equal benefit of both of them...."
- 15:3715:37, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,723 N Balarama said, "Under the circumstances, there is very little chance that one of you will be defeated by the other. Therefore I request you not to waste your time fighting in this way. I wish you to stop this unnecessary fight" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the circumstances, there is very little chance that one of you will be defeated by the other. Therefore I request you no..."
- 15:3415:34, 3 April 2017 diff hist +5,705 N Balarama said, "On the other hand, Duryodhana is superior in the art of fighting with a club. Taking this into consideration, My opinion is that neither of you is inferior to the other in fighting" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the other hand, Duryodhana is superior in the art of fighting with a club. Taking this into consideration, My opinion is th..."
- 15:2915:29, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,211 N Lord Balarama, wanting to stop the fighting, said, "My dear King Duryodhana and Bhimasena, I know that both of you are great fighters & are well known in the world as heroes, but still I think that Bhimasena is superior to Duryodhana in bodily strength" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarāma, wanting to stop the fighting, said, “My dear King Duryodhana and Bhīmasena, I know that both of you are gre..."
- 15:2515:25, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,566 N While attempting to do so they (Bhimasena and Duryodhana) appeared to be dancing, but nonetheless it was clear that both of them were very angry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While attempting to do so they appeared to be dancing, but nonetheless it was clear that both of them were very angry"}} {{not..."
- 15:0515:05, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,978 N Both Duryodhana and Bhimasena were very enthusiastic in fighting with clubs, and, in the midst of a large audience, each very skillfully tried to strike the other Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both Duryodhana and Bhīmasena were very enthusiastic in fighting with clubs, and, in the midst of a large audience, each very..."
- 15:0015:00, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,970 N When the fighting was going on, King Yudhisthira and others thought that Balarama might have come there to say something in favor of Duryodhana, and they therefore remained silent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the fighting was going on, King Yudhiṣṭhira and others thought that Balarāma might have come there to say something..."
- 14:5614:56, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,982 N The reason they (Yudhisthira, Nakula, Sahadeva, Lord Krsna and Arjuna) were silent was that Lord Balarama was somewhat affectionate toward Duryodhana, who had learned from Balaramaji the art of fighting with a club Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The reason they were silent was that Lord Balarāma was somewhat affectionate toward Duryodhana, who had learned from Balarām..."
- 14:5214:52, 3 April 2017 diff hist +8,070 N As the well-wisher of both of them, Lord Balarama wanted to stop them (Bhimasena and Duryodhana), but they would not stop Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the well-wisher of both of them, Lord Balarāma wanted to stop them, but they would not stop"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mahap..."
- 14:1614:16, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,180 N Lord Balarama heard that although most of the ksatriyas had been killed, the Kurus were still engaged in fighting. Therefore He returned to the battlefield just on the day Bhimasena and Duryodhana were engaged in a personal duel Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarāma heard that although most of the kṣatriyas had been killed, the Kurus were still engaged in fighting. Therefor..."
- 14:1214:12, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,066 N Lord Krsna and Balarama appeared on this earth to lessen the burden of military strength created by the ambitious ksatriya kings. This is the way of materialistic life: not being satisfied by the absolute necessities of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma appeared on this earth to lessen the burden of military strength created by the ambitious kṣa..."
- 14:0614:06, 3 April 2017 diff hist +5,089 N When Lord Balarama returned to Prabhasa-tirtha, He heard from the brahmanas that most of the ksatriyas in the Battle of Kuruksetra had been killed. Balarama felt relieved to hear that the burden of the world had been reduced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Balarāma returned to Prabhāsa-tīrtha, He heard from the brāhmaṇas that most of the kṣatriyas in the Battle o..."
- 14:0214:02, 3 April 2017 diff hist +5,925 N After bathing there (river Narmada) according to regulative principles, Lord Balarama returned to Prabhasa-tirtha, where He had begun His journey Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After bathing there according to regulative principles, Lord Balarāma returned to Prabhāsa-tīrtha, where He had begun His j..."
- 13:5813:58, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,491 N Lord Balarama next came to the bank of the river Narmada, the biggest river in central India. On the bank of this sacred Narmada is a pilgrimage spot known as Mahismati-puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarāma next came to the bank of the river Narmadā, the biggest river in central India. On the bank of this sacred Nar..."
- 13:5413:54, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,582 N After this He (Balarama) bathed in the rivers known as Tapi, Payosni and Nirvindhya, and then He came to the forest known as Dandakaranya. This is the same Dandakaranya forest where Lord Ramacandra lived while in exile Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After this He bathed in the rivers known as Tāpī, Payoṣṇī and Nirvindhyā, and then He came to the forest known as Da..."
- 13:4913:49, 3 April 2017 diff hist +7,303 N After visiting this place (Kerala), He (Balarama) came to Gokarna-tirtha, where Siva is constantly worshiped. He then visited the temple of Aryadevi, which is completely surrounded by water. From that island He went on to a place known as Surparaka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After visiting this place, He came to Gokarṇa-tīrtha, where Lord Śiva is constantly worshiped. Balarāma then visited the..."
- 06:3306:33, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,657 N There (Pancapsarasa) also He bathed according to the regulative principles and observed the ritualistic ceremonies. This site is also celebrated as a shrine of Lord Visnu; therefore Lord Balarama distributed ten thousand cows to the local brahmana priests Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There also He bathed according to the regulative principles and observed the ritualistic ceremonies. This site is also celebra..."
- 06:2806:28, 3 April 2017 diff hist +7,401 N Phalguna-tirtha is celebrated because Lord Visnu in His incarnation of Ananta is lying there. From Phalguna-tirtha, Lord Balarama went on to visit another pilgrimage spot, known as Pancapsarasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Phālguna-tīrtha is celebrated because Lord Viṣṇu in His incarnation of Ananta is lying there. From Phālguna-tīrtha, Lo..."
- 06:2406:24, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,576 N From there (Kanyakumari), Balarama went on to visit the pilgrimage city known as Phalguna-tirtha, which is on the shore of the Indian Ocean, or the Southern Ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From there, Lord Balarāma went on to visit the pilgrimage city known as Phālguna-tīrtha, which is on the shore of the India..."
- 06:2006:20, 3 April 2017 diff hist +4,899 N The temple of Kanyakumari was also visited by Lord Ramacandra, and therefore it is to be understood that the temple has been existing for millions of years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This temple of Kanyākumārī was also visited by Lord Rāmacandra, and therefore it is to be understood that the temple has b..."
- 06:1706:17, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,289 N At the point of the cape (known today as Cape Comorin) is a big temple of goddess Durga, who is known there as Kanyakumari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the point of the cape (known today as Cape Comorin) is a big temple of goddess Durgā, who is known there as Kanyākumārī..."
- 06:1306:13, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,466 N The great sage Agastya used to live there, and Lord Balarama visited him and offered His respects by bowing down before him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Agastya used to live there, and Lord Balarāma visited him and offered His respects by bowing down before him"}..."
- 06:0906:09, 3 April 2017 diff hist +11,422 N He (Balarama) then proceeded toward Malaya Hill. This hill is very great, and it is said to be one of seven peaks called the Malaya Hills Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He then proceeded toward Malaya Hill. This hill is very great, and it is said to be one of seven peaks called the Malaya Hills..."
- 05:0705:07, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,486 N After distributing cows at Setubandha, Lord Balarama proceeded toward the Krtamala and Tamraparni rivers. These two rivers are celebrated as sacred, and Lord Balarama bathed in them both Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After distributing cows at Setubandha, Lord Balarāma proceeded toward the Kṛtamālā and Tāmraparṇī rivers. These two r..."
- 04:5704:57, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,448 N It is clear from the description of Srimad-Bhagavatam that when Lord Balarama was visiting the different places of pilgrimage He properly followed the Vedic system Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is clear from the description of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam that when Lord Balarāma was visiting the different places of pilgrim..."
- 04:2904:29, 3 April 2017 diff hist +6,617 N This system of visiting places of pilgrimage and providing the local brahmana priests with all necessities of life has greatly deteriorated in this Age of Kali Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"his system of visiting places of pilgrimage and providing the local brāhmaṇa priests with all necessities of life has great..."
- 04:2504:25, 3 April 2017 diff hist +5,865 N It is the Vedic custom that when a rich visitor goes to any place of pilgrimage he gives the local priests houses, cows, ornaments and garments as gifts of charity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the Vedic custom that when a rich visitor goes to any place of pilgrimage he gives the local priests houses, cows, ornam..."