User contributions for MahaprabhuCaitanya
23 April 2017
- 09:0309:03, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,207 N They (the gopis) said "Krsna, You are very cruel! You should not talk like that. We are full-fledged surrendered souls. Please accept us, and don’t talk in that cruel way" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"“Kṛṣṇa,” they said, “You are very cruel! You should not talk like that. We are full-fledged surrendered souls. Ple..."
- 09:0009:00, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,455 N Naturally, when they (the gopis) heard such unkind words, they tried to reply, but in the attempt torrents of tears fell from their eyes. Finally they managed to speak Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Naturally, when they heard such unkind words, they tried to reply, but in the attempt torrents of tears fell from their eyes...."
- 08:5708:57, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,289 N The gopis had only Krsna within their hearts. They were completely surrendered and dedicated souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs had only Kṛṣṇa within their hearts. They were completely surrendered and dedicated souls"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
- 08:5408:54, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,551 N As His (Krsna's) potency they (the gopis) are nondifferent from Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as His potency they are nondifferent from Him"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MahaprabhuCaitanya}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2017-04-2..."
- 08:4908:49, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,143 N Although for the moment he (Akrura) was bewildered, he retained his clear consciousness and bowed down his head before the Lord. With folded hands and faltering voice, he began to offer prayers to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although for the moment he was bewildered, he retained his clear consciousness and bowed down his head before the Lord. With f..."
- 08:4608:46, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,007 N After seeing the transcendental Personality of Godhead (Maha-Visnu), Akrura immediately became overwhelmed with joy and great devotion, and all over his body there was transcendental shivering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After seeing the transcendental Personality of Godhead, Akrūra immediately became overwhelmed with joy and great devotion, an..."
- 08:4308:43, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,178 N The nine great learned sages were there, and also devotees like Prahlada and Narada and the eight Vasus. All were engaged in offering prayers to the Lord (Maha-Visnu) with clean hearts and pure words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The nine great learned sages were there, and also devotees like Prahlāda and Nārada and the eight Vasus. All were engaged in..."
- 08:3908:39, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,378 N Akrura also saw His Lordship (Maha-Visnu) surrounded by intimate associates like the four Kumaras - Sanaka, Sanatana, Sananda and Sanat-kumara - and other associates like Sunanda and Nanda, as well as demigods like Brahma and Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra also saw His Lordship surrounded by intimate associates like the four Kumāras—Sanaka, Sanātana, Sananda and Sanat-..."
- 08:3508:35, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,197 N Maha-Visnu's chest was marked with the particular signs of Visnu, and He wore fresh flower garlands. All in all, He was very beautiful to look at Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His chest was marked with the particular signs of Viṣṇu, and He wore fresh flower garlands. All in all, He was very beauti..."
- 08:3108:31, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,094 N There was a nice belt around Maha-Visnu's waist, and He wore a sacred thread across His broad chest. Bangles were on His hands, and armlets on the upper portion of His arms. He wore bells on His ankles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was a nice belt around His waist, and He wore a sacred thread across His broad chest. Bangles were on His hands, and arm..."
- 08:1208:12, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,905 N The other parts of Maha-Visnu's legs, the joints and lower extremities, were all very beautiful, the nails of His feet were dazzling, and His toes were as beautiful as the petals of the lotus flower. His helmet was decorated with very valuable jewels Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The other parts of His legs, the joints and lower extremities, were all very beautiful, the nails of His feet were dazzling, a..."
- 08:0708:07, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,046 N His (Maha-Visnu's) navel was very deep, and His abdomen was marked with three lines. His hips were broad and big, resembling those of a woman, and His thighs resembled the trunks of elephants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His navel was very deep, and His abdomen was marked with three lines. His hips were broad and big, resembling those of a woman..."
- 08:0408:04, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,239 N Maha-Visnu appeared beautiful with His raised nose, broad forehead, attractive ears and reddish lips. His arms, reaching to the knees, were very strongly built. His shoulders were high, His chest was very broad, and His neck was shaped like a conchshell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He appeared beautiful with His raised nose, broad forehead, attractive ears and reddish lips. His arms, reaching to the knees,..."
- 08:0008:00, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,796 N He (Akrura) saw the four-handed Supreme Personality of Godhead, smiling very beautifully. He was very pleasing to all and was looking toward everyone with a merciful glance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He saw the four-handed Supreme Personality of Godhead, smiling very beautifully. He was very pleasing to all and was looking t..."
- 07:5707:57, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,691 N On the coiled lap of Sesa Naga, Krsna was sitting very soberly, with four hands. His eyes were like the reddish petals of the lotus flower. After returning to the Yamuna, Akrura saw Balarama turned into Sesa Naga and Krsna turned into Maha-Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the coiled lap of Śeṣa Nāga, Kṛṣṇa was sitting very soberly, with four hands. His eyes were like the reddish peta..."
- 07:5307:53, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,482 N They (many of the demigods and all the Siddhas, Caranas and Gandharvas) were all bowing down before the Lord (Krsna). He also saw Lord Sesa Naga, with thousands of hoods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This time he saw not only Balarāma and Kṛṣṇa there but many of the demigods and all the Siddhas, Cāraṇas and Gandhar..."
- 07:5007:50, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,572 N When Akrura saw Them on the chariot, he began to wonder whether he had mistakenly seen Them in the water. He therefore went back to the river. This time he saw not only Balarama and Krsna there but many demigods and all the Siddhas, Caranas & Gandharvas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When he saw Them on the chariot, he began to wonder whether he had mistakenly seen Them in the water. He therefore went back t..."
- 07:4707:47, 23 April 2017 diff hist +8,006 N Confused, he (Akrura) immediately came out of the water and went to see where the boys (Krsna and Balarama) were, and he was very much surprised to see that They were sitting on the chariot as before Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Confused, he immediately came out of the water and went to see where the boys were, and he was very much surprised to see that..."
- 07:4407:44, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,660 N While he was standing in the river, Akrura suddenly saw Balarama and Krsna within the water. He was surprised to see Them there because he was confident that They were sitting on the chariot Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While he was standing in the river, Akrūra suddenly saw Balarāma and Kṛṣṇa within the water. He was surprised to see T..."
- 07:4107:41, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,529 N The chariot was standing underneath the shade of big trees, and the two brothers sat down there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The chariot was standing underneath the shade of big trees, and the two brothers sat down there"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mahap..."
- 07:3907:39, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,599 N Krsna and Balarama took Their baths in the river and washed Their faces. After drinking the transparent, crystal-clear water of the Yamuna, They took Their seats again on the chariot Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma took Their baths in the river and washed Their faces. After drinking the transparent, crystal-clear..."
- 07:3607:36, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,737 N The Lord, accompanied by Akrura and Balarama, traveled in the chariot with great speed toward the bank of the Yamuna. Simply by taking a bath in the Yamuna, anyone can diminish the reactions of his sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, accompanied by Akrūra and Balarāma, traveled in the chariot with great speed toward the bank of the Yamunā. Simpl..."
- 07:3307:33, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,802 N Being greatly disturbed by the absence of Krsna, they (the gopis) simply thought all day and night about His pastimes and thus derived some consolation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being greatly disturbed by the absence of Kṛṣṇa, they simply thought all day and night about His pastimes and thus deriv..."
- 07:3007:30, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,042 N They (the gopis) remained standing still, as if they were painted pictures. All the gopis decided that Krsna was not returning immediately, and with greatly disappointed hearts they returned to their respective homes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They remained standing still, as if they were painted pictures. All the gopīs decided that Kṛṣṇa was not returning imme..."
- 07:2607:26, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,304 N They (the gopis) watched the flag on the chariot as long as it was visible; finally they could see only the dust of the chariot in the distance. The gopis did not move from their places but stood until the chariot could not be seen at all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They watched the flag on the chariot as long as it was visible; finally they could see only the dust of the chariot in the dis..."
- 07:2207:22, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,158 N He (Krsna) was coming back very soon after finishing His business. But they could not be persuaded to disperse. The chariot, however, began to head west, and as it proceeded, the minds of the gopis followed it as far as possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was coming back very soon after finishing His business. But they could not be persuaded to disperse. The chariot, however,..."
- 07:1807:18, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,114 N Krsna was very much affected upon seeing the plight of the gopis, but His duty was to start for Mathura, for this was foretold by Narada. Krsna therefore consoled the gopis. He told them that they should not be aggrieved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa was very much affected upon seeing the plight of the gopīs, but His duty was to start for Mathurā, for this was..."
- 07:1407:14, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,876 N In spite of Krsna's asking the gopis not to obstruct Their way, they all surrounded the chariot and stood up to see Krsna with pitiable eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In spite of Kṛṣṇa’s asking the gopīs not to obstruct Their way, they all surrounded the chariot and stood up to see K..."
- 07:1207:12, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,253 N Nanda Maharaja and the cowherd men got up on bullock carts after loading them with big earthen pots filled with yogurt, milk, ghee and other milk products, and then they began to follow the chariot of Krsna and Balarama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nanda Mahārāja and the cowherd men got up on bullock carts after loading them with big earthen pots filled with yogurt, milk..."
- 07:0807:08, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,204 N The gopis cried all night before the departure of Krsna. As soon as the sun rose, Akrura finished his morning bath, got on the chariot and started for Mathura with Krsna and Balarama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs cried all night before the departure of Kṛṣṇa. As soon as the sun rose, Akrūra finished his morning bath, go..."
- 07:0507:05, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,223 N The gopis said, "Now, how shall we live even for a moment if He (Krsna) goes away from us? At the end of the day, in the evening, along with His elder brother Balarama, Krsna would return home with His friends" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"ow, how shall we live even for a moment if He goes away from us? At the end of the day, in the evening, along with His elder b..."
- 07:0207:02, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,105 N They (the gopis) began to talk among themselves, “We have passed a very long night - which seemed only a moment - engaged in the rasa dance with Krsna. We looked at His sweet smile and embraced Him and talked with Him" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They began to talk among themselves: “We have passed a very long night—which seemed only a moment—engaged in the rāsa d..."
- 06:5806:58, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,794 N The gopis said, "Without Him (Krsna) we cannot live for a moment." The gopis thus decided to obstruct the passage through which the chariot of Krsna was supposed to pass Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs thus decided to obstruct the passage through which the chariot of Kṛṣṇa was supposed to pass"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
- 06:5506:55, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,081 N They (the gopis) then began to consider, “Despite our parents and guardians, we shall personally stop Krsna from going to Mathura. We have no alternative but to take this direct action. Everyone has gone against us to take away Krsna from our sight Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They then began to consider, “Despite our parents and guardians, we shall personally stop Kṛṣṇa from going to Mathurā..."
- 06:5106:51, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,987 N The gopis prayed to the demigods to create some natural disturbance, such as a hurricane, storm or heavy rainfall, so that Krsna could not go to Mathura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs prayed to the demigods to create some natural disturbance, such as a hurricane, storm or heavy rainfall, so that K..."
- 06:4906:49, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,016 N The gopis said, "Even the demigods are very unkind to us; they are also not impeding His going to Mathura" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the demigods are very unkind to us; they are also not impeding His going to Mathurā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MahaprabhuC..."
- 06:4706:47, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,470 N Gopis said, "It appears that Krsna is not very intelligent. Yet He may be very intelligent - but He is not very merciful. Not only Krsna but all the cowherd men are so callous that they are already yoking the bulls and calves for the journey to Mathura" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it appears that Kṛṣṇa is not very intelligent. Yet He may be very intelligent—but He is not very merciful. Not only K..."
- 06:4206:42, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,728 N Akrura should not have been so merciless but should have taken compassion on them. The gopis went on to say, "The most astonishing feature is that Krsna, the son of Nanda, without consideration, has already seated Himself on the chariot" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrūra should not have been so merciless but should have taken compassion on them. The gopīs went on to say, “The most ast..."
- 06:3906:39, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,315 N The gopis began to condemn the activities of Akrura. Stating that he was taking Krsna, who was more dear than the dearest to them & who was the pleasure of their eyes. He was being taken from their sight without their being informed or solaced by Akrura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs then began to condemn the activities of Akrūra. They stated that he was taking Kṛṣṇa, who was more dear than..."
- 06:3506:35, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,591 N They were all expecting the arrival of Krsna. It had already been ascertained that Krsna, who is the resting place of the goddess of fortune and the reservoir of all pleasure and transcendental qualities, was going to visit Mathura City Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They were all expecting the arrival of Kṛṣṇa. It had already been ascertained that Kṛṣṇa, who is the resting place..."
- 06:3106:31, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,171 N Mathura City contained different communities, known then as Dasarha, Bhoja, Andhaka and Satvata. All these communities were different branches of the same family in which Krsna appeared, namely the Yadu dynasty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mathurā City contained different communities, known then as Daśārha, Bhoja, Andhaka and Sātvata. All these communities wer..."
- 06:2806:28, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,174 N The gopis began to imagine the great functions in the city of Mathura. Krsna would pass through the streets, and the ladies and young girls of the city would see Him from the balconies of their respective houses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs began to imagine the great functions in the city of Mathurā. Kṛṣṇa would pass through the streets, and the l..."
- 06:2406:24, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,432 N The gopis said, "We fear He will become controlled by them & will forget us, for we are simple village girls. He will no longer be kind to us. We therefore do not expect Krsna to return to Vrndavana. He will not leave the company of the girls in Mathura" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We fear He will become controlled by them and will forget us, for we are simple village girls. He will no longer be kind to us..."
- 06:2006:20, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,236 N The gopis said, "Although we know that Krsna is very steady and determined, we are afraid that as soon as He sees the beautiful faces of the young girls in Mathura, He will forget Himself" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although we know that Kṛṣṇa is very steady and determined, we are afraid that as soon as He sees the beautiful faces of..."
- 06:1706:17, 23 April 2017 diff hist +8,816 N The gopis said, "Krsna does not even look upon us, although we are completely surrendered unto Him. Now the young girls in Mathura will have the opportunity. They are expecting Krsna's arrival, & will enjoy His sweet smiling face & will drink its honey" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He does not even look upon us, although we are completely surrendered unto Him. Now all the young girls in Mathurā will have..."
- 06:1306:13, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,269 N The gopis said, "We gopis of Vrndavana, having left our homes, friends and relatives, have become Krsna’s maidservants, but He is neglecting us and going away" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We gopīs of Vṛndāvana, having left our homes, friends and relatives, have become Kṛṣṇa’s maidservants, but He is n..."
- 06:1006:10, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,470 N The gopis said, "Krsna, the son of Nanda Maharaja, is also very cruel! He must always have new friends; He does not like to keep friendship for a long time with anyone" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa, the son of Nanda Mahārāja, is also very cruel! He must always have new friends; He does not like to keep friend..."
- 06:0606:06, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,730 N The gopis said, "In the beginning we appreciated your workmanship in giving us these eyes to see the beautiful face of Krsna, but now, just like a foolish creature, you are taking away our eyes by not letting us see Krsna here anymore" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning we appreciated your workmanship in giving us these eyes to see the beautiful face of Kṛṣṇa, but now, ju..."
- 06:0206:02, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,566 N The gopis said, "Krsna who is always smiling to minimize all grief in this material world, and then arrange to separate Him from us. O Providence, you are so cruel! But most astonishingly you appear now as Akrura, which means ‘not cruel" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"who is always smiling to minimize all grief in this material world, and then arrange to separate Him from us. O Providence, yo..."
- 05:5605:56, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,856 N The gopis said, "This is exactly like a child's game that has no meaning. It is very abominable that you arrange to show us beautiful Krsna, whose bluish curling hair beautifies His broad forehead and sharp nose" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is exactly like a child’s game that has no meaning. It is very abominable that you arrange to show us beautiful Kṛṣ..."