User contributions for MahaprabhuCaitanya

23 April 2017

• 05:5205:52, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,516‎ N The gopis said, "O Providence, you are so cruel! It appears that you do not know how to show mercy to others. By your arrangement, friends contact one another, but without fulfilling their desires you separate them" ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Providence, you are so cruel! It appears that you do not know how to show mercy to others. By your arrangement, friends cont..."
• 05:4805:48, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,925‎ N Thinking of Krsna and of their imminent separation from Him, the gopis assembled together with heavily beating hearts ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thinking of Kṛṣṇa and of their imminent separation from Him, the gopīs assembled together with heavily beating hearts"}..."
• 05:4605:46, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,500‎ N They (Gopis) all remembered the characteristics of the Personality of Godhead, how He moved within the area of Vrndavana and how, with joking words, He attracted all their hearts ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They all remembered the characteristics of the Personality of Godhead, how He moved within the area of Vṛndāvana and how, w..."
• 05:4105:41, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,087‎ N Others (Gopis) immediately fainted due to separation from Krsna. Remembering His attractive smile and His talks with them, the gopis became overwhelmed with grief ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Others immediately fainted due to separation from Kṛṣṇa. Remembering His attractive smile and His talks with them, the g..."
• 05:3805:38, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,188‎ N They (Gopis) discovered that their hair and clothes immediately loosened. Hearing the news that Krsna and Balarama were leaving for Mathura, others, who were engaged in household duties, stopped working ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They discovered that their hair and clothes immediately loosened. Hearing the news that Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma were leaving..."
• 05:2705:27, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,069‎ N When the gopis heard that Akrura had come to take Krsna and Balarama away to Mathura, they became overwhelmed with anxiety. Some of them became so aggrieved that their faces turned black and they began to breathe warmly and had palpitations of the heart ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the gopīs heard that Akrūra had come to take Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma away to Mathurā, they became overwhelmed with a..."
• 05:2305:23, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,760‎ N Nanda Maharaja informed the cowherd men that they would start the next morning. They therefore arranged for the cows and bulls to carry them all to Mathura ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nanda Mahārāja informed the cowherd men that they would start the next morning. They therefore arranged for the cows and bul..."
• 05:2005:20, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,791‎ N He (Nanda Maharaja) also sent instructions to the police chief of Vrndavana to tell all the inhabitants about Kamsa’s great Dhanur-yajna function and invite them to join ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also sent instructions to the police chief of Vṛndāvana to tell all the inhabitants about Kaṁsa’s great Dhanur-yajñ..."
• 05:1705:17, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,756‎ N On Krsna’s word, Nanda Maharaja at once called for the cowherd men and asked them to collect milk and all kinds of milk products to present to the King in the ceremony ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nanda Mahārāja at once called for the cowherd men and asked them to collect milk and all kinds of milk products to present t..."
• 05:1305:13, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,906‎ N They (Krsna and Balarama) immediately informed Nanda Maharaja that Kamsa had invited all the cowherd men and boys to go to Mathura to participate in the ceremony known as Dhanur-yajna. Kamsa wanted them all to go there to participate in the function ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They immediately informed Nanda Mahārāja that Kaṁsa had invited all the cowherd men and boys to go to Mathurā to particip..."
• 05:0905:09, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,958‎ N After hearing of these arrangements, Balarama and Krsna, who are very expert in killing opponents, mildly laughed at the plans of Kamsa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing of these arrangements, Balarāma and Kṛṣṇa, who are very expert in killing opponents, mildly laughed at th..."
• 05:0705:07, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,138‎ N Akrura explained to Krsna that Narada had told Kamsa about Krsna killing all the demons sent by him. Akrura then explained to Krsna the purpose of his coming to Vrndavana: to take Him back to Mathura ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra explained to Kṛṣṇa that Nārada had told Kaṁsa all about Kṛṣṇa’s being transferred from Mathurā to V..."
• 05:0205:02, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,152‎ N He (Akrura) told how Narada had met Kamsa and how he himself was deputed by Kamsa to come to Vrndavana. Akrura explained to Krsna that Narada had told Kamsa all about Krsna’s being transferred from Mathura to Vrndavana just after His birth ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He told how Nārada had met Kaṁsa and how he himself was deputed by Kaṁsa to come to Vṛndāvana. Akrūra explained to K..."
• 04:5804:58, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,701‎ N Akrura was afraid, because he had been deputed by Kamsa, the enemy of Krsna. He thought, "I am going to see Krsna as a messenger of the enemy." At the same time, he thought, "Krsna is in everyone’s heart as Supersoul, so He must know my heart" ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra was afraid, however, because he had been deputed by Kaṁsa, the enemy of Kṛṣṇa. He thought, “I am going to se..."
• 04:5304:53, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,660‎ N He (Akrura) related the things which had happened after the disclosure by Narada that Krsna was the son of Vasudeva, hidden by Vasudeva in the house of Nanda Maharaja. Akrura narrated all the stories regarding Kamsa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He related the things which had happened after the disclosure by Nārada that Kṛṣṇa was the son of Vasudeva, hidden by V..."
• 04:4904:49, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,291‎ N Akrura, who belonged to the dynasty of Yadu, explained the recent events in Mathura, including Kamsa’s attempt to kill Vasudeva, the father of Krsna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra, who belonged to the dynasty of Yadu, explained the recent events in Mathurā, including Kaṁsa’s attempt to kill V..."
• 04:4604:46, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,008‎ N Krsna said to Akrura, "I think Myself so fortunate that you have come as My friend and relative. My dear uncle Akrura, please tell Me the purpose of your coming to Vrndavana" ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I think Myself so fortunate that you have come as My friend and relative. My dear uncle Akrūra, please tell Me the purpose of..."
• 04:4104:41, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,924‎ N Krsna said to Akrura, "My father has undergone much tribulation simply from My being his son. For this reason also he has lost many other sons" ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa said, “My father has undergone much tribulation simply from My being his son. For this reason also he has lost m..."
• 04:3704:37, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,172‎ N Krsna stated that He was very sorry that His maternal uncle Kamsa was the head of the kingdom; He said that Kamsa was the greatest anomaly in the whole system of government and that they could not expect any welfare for the citizens while he ruled ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa stated that He was very sorry that His maternal uncle Kaṁsa was the head of the kingdom; He said that Kaṁsa wa..."
• 04:3204:32, 23 April 2017 diff hist +3,152‎ N The Supreme Personality of Godhead (Krsna) then informed Akrura that his presence was very welcome. He inquired from him whether all his relatives and friends were well and free from all kinds of ailments ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead then informed Akrūra that his presence was very welcome. He inquired from him whether all..."
• 04:2904:29, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,404‎ N After taking Their supper, Krsna and Balarama came to bid goodnight to Akrura and asked him how Kamsa was dealing with Their friends and relatives. Krsna then inquired into Kamsa's plans ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After taking Their supper, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma came to bid goodnight to Akrūra and asked him how Kaṁsa was dealing wi..."
• 04:2504:25, 23 April 2017 diff hist +3,193‎ N Akrura sat on his bed and began to reflect that all the desires he had contemplated while coming from Mathura to Vrndavana had been fulfilled ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra sat on his bed and began to reflect that all the desires he had contemplated while coming from Mathurā to Vṛndāvan..."
• 04:2204:22, 23 April 2017 diff hist +3,303‎ N Akrura was warmly received by Lord Krsna and Nanda Maharaja and offered a resting place for the night. In the meantime, the two brothers Balarama and Krsna went to take Their supper ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra was warmly received by Lord Kṛṣṇa and Nanda Mahārāja and offered a resting place for the night. In the meantim..."
• 04:1604:16, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,814‎ N As Nanda Maharaja spoke to Akrura with pleasing words, Akrura forgot all the fatigue of his day’s journey from Mathura to Vrndavana ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Nanda Mahārāja spoke to Akrūra with pleasing words, Akrūra forgot all the fatigue of his day’s journey from Mathurā..."
• 03:0703:07, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,570‎ N Nanda Maharaja said, "How can I honestly believe that he (Kamsa) is actually protecting the citizens of Mathura?" ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"so how can I honestly believe that he is protecting the citizens of Mathurā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MahaprabhuCaitanya}} {{c..."
• 03:0403:04, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,724‎ N Nanda Maharaja said, "Kamsa's protection is just like the slaughterhouse keeper’s protection of animals he will kill in the future. He is so selfish that he has killed the sons of his own sister" ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His protection is just like the slaughterhouse keeper’s protection of animals he will kill in the future. Kaṁsa is so self..."
• 03:0003:00, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,887‎ N After Akrura was thus properly received and seated, Nanda Maharaja, the foster father of Krsna, said, "My dear Akrura, what shall I inquire from you? I know that you are being protected by Kamsa, who is most cruel and demoniac" ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra was thus properly received and seated, Nanda Mahārāja, the foster father of Kṛṣṇa, said, “My dear Akrūra, w..."
• 01:2701:27, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,642‎ N If the host is a poor man, he should at least offer a straw mat as a sitting place and a glass of water to drink. Krsna and Balarama welcomed Akrura in a way just befitting his exalted position ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the host is a poor man, he should at least offer a straw mat as a sitting place and a glass of water to drink. Kṛṣṇa..."
• 01:2301:23, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,731‎ N It is a Vedic injunction that even if a guest is an enemy he should be received so well that he does not apprehend any danger from the host ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a Vedic injunction that even if a guest is an enemy he should be received so well that he does not apprehend any danger..."
• 01:1901:19, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,455‎ N The Vedic system of receiving a guest was completely observed by Lord Krsna Himself to teach all others how to receive a guest at home ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic system of receiving a guest was completely observed by Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself to teach all others how to receive a..."
• 01:1601:16, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,660‎ N When Akrura finished eating, Balarama gave him betel nut and spices, as well as pulp of sandalwood, just to make him more pleased and comfortable ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Akrūra finished eating, Balarāma gave him betel nut and spices, as well as pulp of sandalwood, just to make him more pl..."
• 01:1301:13, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,169‎ N They also worshiped him with a suitable presentation of honey mixed with other ingredients. When Akrura was thus comfortably seated, Krsna and Balarama offered Him a cow in charity and then brought very palatable dishes, and Akrura accepted them ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They also worshiped him with a suitable presentation of honey mixed with other ingredients. When Akrūra was thus comfortably..."
• 01:0901:09, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,736‎ N Balarama also embraced Akrura. Taking him by the hand, Krsna and Balarama brought him to Their sitting room, where They offered him a very nice sitting place and water for washing his feet ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". Balarāma also embraced Akrūra. Taking him by the hand, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma brought him to Their sitting room, where..."
• 01:0501:05, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,556‎ N He (Akrura) remained stunned in ecstasy, as if devoid of all powers to see and speak. Lord Krsna, who is very kind to His devotees, raised Akrura with His hand and embraced him. It appeared that Lord Krsna was very much pleased with Akrura ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He remained stunned in ecstasy, as if devoid of all powers to see and speak. Lord Kṛṣṇa, who is very kind to His devotee..."
• 01:0101:01, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,300‎ N Upon touching the lotus feet of the SP of Godhead (Krsna), he (Akrura) became overwhelmed with transcendental bliss; his voice choked up, and he could not speak. Due to his transcendental pleasure, incessant torrents of tears fell from his eyes ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon touching the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he became overwhelmed with transcendental bliss; his voice..."
• 00:5700:57, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,999‎ N Their bodily effulgence the brothers were dissipating all the darkness of the world, as if They were mountains of sapphire & silver. Without hesitating, Akrura immediately got down from his chariot and fell flat, just like a rod, before Krsna & Balarama ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their bodily effulgence the brothers were dissipating all the darkness of the world, as if They were mountains of sapphire and..."

22 April 2017

• 23:5223:52, 22 April 2017 diff hist +5,410‎ N Akrura could understand that the Supreme Personality of Godhead had appeared personally for the welfare of His creation, to reestablish the principles of religion and to annihilate the demons ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra could understand that the Supreme Personality of Godhead had appeared personally for the welfare of His creation, to r..."
• 23:4923:49, 22 April 2017 diff hist +5,138‎ N As stated in the Brahma-samhita, Krsna is the original Personality of Godhead and the cause of all causes ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the Brahma-saṁhitā, Kṛṣṇa is the original Personality of Godhead and the cause of all causes"}} {{notes|..."
• 23:4723:47, 22 April 2017 diff hist +3,985‎ N Krsna's and Balarama's bodies were smeared with the pulp of sandalwood. Akrura greatly appreciated the aroma of the flowers and sandalwood and Their bodily presence ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their bodies were smeared with the pulp of sandalwood. Akrūra greatly appreciated the aroma of the flowers and sandalwood and..."
• 23:4323:43, 22 April 2017 diff hist +6,427‎ N Akrura could understand that both Krsna and Balarama had returned from tending cows in the forest; They had taken Their baths and were dressed with fresh clothing and garlanded with flowers and with necklaces made of valuable jewels ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra could understand that both Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma had returned from tending cows in the forest; They had taken Thei..."
• 23:4023:40, 22 April 2017 diff hist +6,546‎ N After seeing Their footprints, marked with flag, trident, thunderbolt and lotus, Akrura actually saw Krsna and Balarama face to face. Although They were the most influential personalities, They were glancing at him with smiling faces ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after seeing Their footprints, marked with flag, trident, thunderbolt and lotus, Akrūra actually saw Kṛṣṇa and Balarām..."
• 23:3623:36, 22 April 2017 diff hist +7,119‎ N Both (Krsna and Balarama) were the shelter of the goddess of fortune. They had well-constructed bodies, beautiful hands and pleasing faces, and They were as strong as elephants ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both were the shelter of the goddess of fortune. They had well-constructed bodies, beautiful hands and pleasing faces, and The..."
• 23:3123:31, 22 April 2017 diff hist +4,855‎ N Akrura also saw that Their eyes were exactly like the beautiful lotus flower that grows during the autumn season. He saw Krsna and Balarama in the spring of Their youth ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra also saw that Their eyes were exactly like the beautiful lotus flower that grows during the autumn season. He saw Kṛ..."
• 23:2823:28, 22 April 2017 diff hist +4,888‎ N When Akrura entered Vrndavana, he saw Krsna and Balarama engaged in supervising the milking of the cows. Krsna was dressed in yellow garments and Balarama in bluish ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Akrūra entered Vṛndāvana, he saw Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma engaged in supervising the milking of the cows. Kṛṣṇ..."
• 23:2523:25, 22 April 2017 diff hist +7,333‎ N One cannot go to Vrndavana by purchasing a ticket. The process of going to Vrndavana is shown by Akrura ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one cannot go to Vṛndāvana by purchasing a ticket. The process of going to Vṛndāvana is shown by Akrūra"}} {{notes|}} {..."
• 23:2223:22, 22 April 2017 diff hist +5,474‎ N Srila Narottama dasa Thakura has sung in a celebrated song, visaya chadiya kabe suddha habe mana: "When my mind will be purified after leaving the contamination of material sense enjoyment, I shall be able to visit Vrndavana" ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura has sung in a celebrated song, viṣaya chāḍiyā kabe śuddha habe mana: “When my mind..."
• 23:1523:15, 22 April 2017 diff hist +5,034‎ N Akrura's journey to Vrndavana is exemplary. One who intends to visit Vrndavana should follow the ideal footsteps of Akrura and always think of the pastimes and activities of the Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra’s journey to Vṛndāvana is exemplary. One who intends to visit Vṛndāvana should follow the ideal footsteps of A..."
• 23:1223:12, 22 April 2017 diff hist +7,123‎ N He (Akrura) became overwhelmed with all the symptoms of ecstasy; he wept, and his body trembled. Out of extreme jubilation upon seeing the dust touched by the lotus feet of Krsna, Akrura fell flat on his face and began to roll on the ground ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He became overwhelmed with all the symptoms of ecstasy; he wept, and his body trembled. Out of extreme jubilation upon seeing..."
• 23:0723:07, 22 April 2017 diff hist +9,062‎ N These symbols on the soles of Krsna's transcendental lotus feet are worshiped by demigods & other great personalities throughout the three worlds. Upon seeing the footprints of Krsna, Akrura immediately jumped down from the chariot out of respect ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These symbols on the soles of the Lord’s transcendental lotus feet are worshiped by all the demigods and other great persona..."
• 23:0323:03, 22 April 2017 diff hist +9,118‎ N As soon as he (Akrura) entered the boundary of Vrndavana, he saw the hoofprints of the cows and Lord Krsna’s footprints, impressed with the signs of His soles - the flag, trident, thunderbolt and lotus flower ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as he entered the boundary of Vṛndāvana, he saw the hoofprints of the cows and Lord Kṛṣṇa’s footprints, imp..."