User contributions for MahaprabhuCaitanya
30 April 2017
- 04:0004:00, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,165 N Arjuna said, "Similarly, if the king or the executive head of a state cannot give protection to the head of the social structure, he is considered merely a bluffer" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, if the king or the executive head of a state cannot give protection to the head of the social structure, he is cons..."
- 03:5703:57, 30 April 2017 diff hist +5,679 N Arjuna said, "In dramatic performances in the theater, an actor may play the part of a king, but no one expects any benefits from such a make-believe king" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In dramatic performances in the theater, an actor may play the part of a king, but no one expects any benefits from such a mak..."
- 03:4603:46, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,646 N Arjuna continued, "If the brahmanas feel unwanted separation from their wives and children, and the ksatriya kings do not take care of them, then such ksatriyas are to be considered no more than stage players" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna continued, "If the brahmanas feel unwanted separation from their wives and children, and the ksatriya kings do not take..."
- 03:4103:41, 30 April 2017 diff hist +5,731 N On hearing that a brahmana was accusing the King of not properly protecting him, Arjuna became inquisitive and approached the brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On hearing that a brāhmaṇa was accusing the King of not properly protecting him, Arjuna became inquisitive and approached t..."
- 03:3303:33, 30 April 2017 diff hist +5,763 N When the brahmana came to accuse the King of Dvaraka for the ninth time, Arjuna happened to be present with Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the brāhmaṇa came to accuse the King of Dvārakā for the ninth time, Arjuna happened to be present with Kṛṣṇa"}..."
- 03:3003:30, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,644 N The brahmana’s second child also died at birth, and the third also. He had nine children, who all died at birth, and each time he came to the gate of the palace to accuse the King Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa’s second child also died at birth, and the third also. He had nine children, who all died at birth, and each..."
- 03:2703:27, 30 April 2017 diff hist +10,039 N Age of Kali, the executive head of a state somehow or other gets votes and is elected to an exalted post, but the condition of the citizens continues to be full of anxiety, distress, unhappiness and dissatisfaction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Age of Kali, the executive head of a state somehow or other gets votes and is elected to an exalted post, but the condition of..."
- 03:2303:23, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,797 N In modern politics the post of monarch has been abolished, and the president is not held responsible for the comforts of the citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In modern politics the post of monarch has been abolished, and the president is not held responsible for the comforts of the c..."
- 03:2003:20, 30 April 2017 diff hist +5,960 N They (citizen) will always remain poor, full of anxieties and aggrievement, and always unhappy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They will always remain poor, full of anxieties and aggrievement, and always unhappy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MahaprabhuCaitan..."
- 03:1403:14, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,721 N King has no self-control and possesses bad character. If such a king is worshiped or honored by the citizens, the citizens will never be happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He has no self-control and possesses bad character. If such a king is worshiped or honored by the citizens, the citizens will..."
- 03:1103:11, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,361 N The brahmana therefore said, "No one should offer respects or worship to a king whose only business is envy. Such a king spends his time either hunting and killing animals in the forest or killing citizens for criminal acts" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa therefore said, “No one should offer respects or worship to a king whose only business is envy. Such a king..."
- 03:0003:00, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,587 N The brahmana took it to be most unnatural, and therefore he held the King responsible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa took it to be most unnatural, and therefore he held the King responsible"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MahaprabhuCa..."
- 02:5802:58, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,616 N Thus the brahmana charged that his newly born baby was dead due to the disqualifications of the King Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the brāhmaṇa charged that his newly born baby was dead due to the disqualifications of the King"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
- 02:5402:54, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,130 N One has to qualify himself for the particular position; only then is he accepted as a brahmana or a ksatriya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to qualify himself for the particular position; only then is he accepted as a brāhmaṇa or a kṣatriya"}} {{notes|}..."
- 02:5102:51, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,388 N If a person is born of a brahmana father but has no brahminical qualification, he is called brahma-bandhu or dvija-bandhu. This means that a brahmana or a ksatriya is not accepted simply by birth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a person is born of a brāhmaṇa father but has no brahminical qualification, he is called brahma-bandhu or dvija-bandhu...."
- 02:4802:48, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,963 N If a person with no qualifications represents himself as a ksatriya of the royal order, he is not called a ksatriya but a ksatra-bandhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a person with no qualifications represents himself as a kṣatriya of the royal order, he is not called a kṣatriya but a..."
- 02:4302:43, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,005 N The brahmana also accused the King of being ksatra-bandhu, which refers to a person born in the family of ksatriyas, or the royal order, but lacking the qualifications of a royal personality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa also accused the King of being kṣatra-bandhu, which refers to a person born in the family of kṣatriyas, or..."
- 02:3802:38, 30 April 2017 diff hist +10,268 N The brahmana also called him lubdha, which means "greedy." In other words, a king or an executive head of state should not occupy the exalted post of president or king if he is greedy and self-interested Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the brāhmaṇa also called him lubdha, which means “greedy.” In other words, a king or an executive head of state should..."
- 01:0001:00, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,611 N The executive head of a state must be very intelligent to see to the comforts of the citizens, but according to the brahmana the King was not at all intelligent, although he was occupying the royal throne Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The executive head of a state must be very intelligent to see to the comforts of the citizens, but according to the brāhmaṇ..."
- 00:5700:57, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,510 N The King was accused of being brahma-dvis. He was also accused of being satha-dhi, falsely intelligent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King was accused of being brahma-dviṣ. He was also accused of being śaṭha-dhī, falsely intelligent"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 00:5500:55, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,518 N The brahmana said, "The present King, Ugrasena, is envious of the brahmanas!" The exact word used in this connection is brahma-dvisah. One who is envious of the Vedas, of a qualified brahmana or of the brahmana caste is called brahma-dvis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The present King, Ugrasena, is envious of the brāhmaṇas!” The exact word used in this connection is brahma-dviṣaḥ. On..."
- 00:5100:51, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,445 N The brahmana whose child had died, thinking there was no fault on his own part, immediately went to the palace door with the dead child in his arms and accused the King as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the brāhmaṇa whose child had died, thinking there was no fault on his own part, immediately went to the palace door with th..."
- 00:4800:48, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,440 N Such responsibility was there during the time of Ramacandra. As we have explained in the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam, the king was so responsible for the comforts of the citizens that he was to see that there was not even excessive heat or cold Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"such responsibility was there during the time of Lord Rāmacandra. As we have explained in the First Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgav..."
- 00:4200:42, 30 April 2017 diff hist +10,370 N Formerly, when there were responsible kings, up to the time of Dvapara-yuga, when Lord Krsna was present, the king was liable to be blamed for the untimely death of a child in the presence of his parents Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, when there were responsible kings, up to the time of Dvāpara-yuga, when Lord Kṛṣṇa was present, the king was..."
- 00:3800:38, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,620 N The brahmana was very upset because of the untimely death of the child in the presence of his young father and mother. Thus his mind became very much disturbed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa was very upset because of the untimely death of the child in the presence of his young father and mother. Thus..."
- 00:3600:36, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,611 N Once upon a time in Dvaraka, a brahmana’s wife gave birth to a child. Unfortunately, however, just after being born and touching the ground, the child immediately died. The brahmana father took the child and went directly to the palace of the King Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once upon a time in Dvārakā, a brāhmaṇa’s wife gave birth to a child. Unfortunately, however, just after being born and..."
- 00:3200:32, 30 April 2017 diff hist +14,420 N Sukadeva Gosvami also, in order to draw attention to the fact that among all visnu-tattva forms Lord Krsna is one hundred percent the Supreme Personality of Godhead, narrated the story of an incident which took place when Lord Krsna was present Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". Śukadeva Gosvāmī also, in order to draw attention to the fact that among all viṣṇu-tattva forms Lord Kṛṣṇa is o..."
- 00:2000:20, 30 April 2017 diff hist +4,616 N In the Caitanya-caritamrta it is also stated that the only master is Krsna and that all others in all categories of life are servants of Krsna only. In the Bhagavad-gita it is confirmed by the Lord that there is no truth superior to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Caitanya-caritāmṛta it is also stated that the only master is Kṛṣṇa and that all others in all categories of l..."
- 00:0700:07, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,045 N In the Second Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam, Lord Brahma says, "Both Lord Siva and I are engaged by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to act in different capacities under His direction" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Second Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Lord Brahmā says, “Both Lord Śiva and I are engaged by the Supreme Personalit..."
- 00:0400:04, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,193 N In the Vedic scripture known as Hari-vamsa it is stated that only the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu, is to be worshiped and that the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, or any such visnu-mantra, is always to be chanted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the Vedic scripture known as Hari-vaṁśa it is stated that only the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣṇu, is to be w..."
- 00:0100:01, 30 April 2017 diff hist +11,480 N The process is very simple: one has to give aural reception to the sweet words spoken by Sukadeva Gosvami in the form of Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the process is very simple: one has to give aural reception to the sweet words spoken by Śukadeva Gosvāmī in the form of Ś..."
29 April 2017
- 23:5823:58, 29 April 2017 diff hist +14,012 N In other words, one who becomes fixed in loving devotional service to Visnu will certainly be able to get relief from this journey of material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, one who becomes fixed in loving devotional service to Viṣṇu will certainly be able to get relief from this..."
- 23:5523:55, 29 April 2017 diff hist +7,088 N In the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam, which is spoken by Sukadeva Gosvami, it is said that hearing Srimad-Bhagavatam is extremely conducive to liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which is spoken by Śukadeva Gosvāmī, it is said that hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam..."
- 23:5223:52, 29 April 2017 diff hist +8,839 N All of them thereafter engaged in devotional service, and thus they achieved the desired result and went back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of them thereafter engaged in devotional service, and thus they achieved the desired result and went back to Godhead"}} {{..."
- 23:5023:50, 29 April 2017 diff hist +10,342 N All the sages who assembled on the bank of the river Sarasvati to try to determine who is the supreme predominating deity became freed from all doubts about Visnu worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the sages who assembled on the bank of the river Sarasvatī to try to determine who is the supreme predominating deity bec..."
- 23:4623:46, 29 April 2017 diff hist +8,505 N Under the direction of the Supreme Lord, these three classes of men are created by material nature, but those in the mode of goodness have a greater chance to be elevated to the spiritual world, back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the direction of the Supreme Lord, these three classes of men are created by material nature, but those in the mode of g..."
- 23:4323:43, 29 April 2017 diff hist +8,312 N Those in the mode of ignorance are called Raksasas, those in the mode of passion are called asuras, and those in the mode of goodness are called suras, or demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those in the mode of ignorance are called Rākṣasas, those in the mode of passion are called asuras, and those in the mode o..."
- 23:4123:41, 29 April 2017 diff hist +7,527 N It may be questioned here why devotee should be attached to the quality of goodness in the material world if he is transcendental to all material qualities. The answer is that there are different kinds of people existing in the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It may be questioned here why a devotee should be attached to the quality of goodness in the material world if he is transcend..."
- 23:1923:19, 29 April 2017 diff hist +7,317 N In SB the devotees are described as nipuna-buddhayah, which means that they are the most intelligent class of men. Uninfluenced by attachment or hatred, the devotee lives very peacefully and is not agitated by the influence of passion and ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam the devotees are described as nipuṇa-buddhayaḥ, which means that they are the most intelligent cla..."
- 23:1523:15, 29 April 2017 diff hist +11,712 N Therefore, a devotee is attached to the brahminical stage of life. He is not very much interested in passion or ignorance, although these qualities also emanate from the Supreme Lord, Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, a devotee is attached to the brahminical stage of life. He is not very much interested in passion or ignorance, alt..."
- 23:1123:11, 29 April 2017 diff hist +7,359 N The devotees of the Supreme Personality of Godhead are especially attracted by the highest material quality, goodness, and the qualified brahmana is the symbolic representation of this goodness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees of the Supreme Personality of Godhead are especially attracted by the highest material quality, goodness, and the..."
- 23:0823:08, 29 April 2017 diff hist +8,191 N Devotees are therefore akincana; in any condition of life a devotee is satisfied. It is said that a devotee is even-minded whether he is in hell or in heaven Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees are therefore akiñcana; in any condition of life a devotee is satisfied. It is said that a devotee is even-minded wh..."
- 23:0523:05, 29 April 2017 diff hist +4,799 N In the Isopanisad it is clearly stated that one who has come to the stage of seeing all living beings equally does not hate anyone or favor anyone. The devotee does not hanker to possess more than he requires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Īśopaniṣad it is clearly stated that one who has come to the stage of seeing all living beings equally does not hat..."
- 22:5922:59, 29 April 2017 diff hist +8,246 N The world is in a disturbed condition because of a scarcity of such peaceful devotees in human society. Unless one is a devotee, one cannot be equal to all living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The world is in a disturbed condition because of a scarcity of such peaceful devotees in human society. Unless one is a devote..."
- 22:5622:56, 29 April 2017 diff hist +8,881 N By proper utilization of thoughtfulness, one comes to the stage of thinking of the S P of Godhead. By thinking of the S P of Godhead, one becomes free from the contamination of the faulty association of the material world, and thus one becomes peaceful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By proper utilization of thoughtfulness, one comes to the stage of thinking of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. By thinking..."
- 22:5322:53, 29 April 2017 diff hist +6,393 N Ramananda Raya replied that to be known as a pure devotee of Lord Krsna is the perfect fame. The conclusion, therefore, is that visnu-dharma, or the religion of devotional service unto the S. P. of Godhead, is meant for persons who are thoughtful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya replied that to be known as a pure devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa is the perfect fame. The conclusion, therefor..."
- 22:4922:49, 29 April 2017 diff hist +8,913 N When a person becomes famous as a devotee of the Lord, his reputation is never to be extinguished. Lord Caitanya, when discoursing with Ramananda Raya, questioned, "What is the greatest fame?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person becomes famous as a devotee of the Lord, his reputation is never to be extinguished. Lord Caitanya, when discour..."
- 22:4222:42, 29 April 2017 diff hist +8,819 N The perfect example is Maharaja Ambarisa. He was not a mystic yogi but a great devotee, yet in a disagreement with Maharaja Ambarisa, the great mystic Durvasa was defeated in the presence of the King’s devotional attitude Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The perfect example is Mahārāja Ambarīṣa. He was not a mystic yogī but a great devotee, yet in a disagreement with Mahā..."
- 22:3922:39, 29 April 2017 diff hist +8,084 N After attainment of such knowledge & such detachment from material sense gratification, one’s advancement in the eight opulences attained through mystic yoga practice, such as the anima, laghima & prapti siddhis, is also achieved without separate effort Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after attainment of such knowledge and such detachment from material sense gratification, one’s advancement in the eight opu..."
- 22:3522:35, 29 April 2017 diff hist +6,888 N This detachment is not dry but is due to achieving a higher status of life by relishing transcendental mellows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This detachment is not dry but is due to achieving a higher status of life by relishing transcendental mellows"}} {{notes|}} {..."