User contributions for MahaprabhuCaitanya
30 April 2017
- 09:0109:01, 30 April 2017 diff hist +13,905 N As Krsna is transcendental, His chariot and His horses and everything about Him are also transcendental, beyond the qualities of this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is transcendental, His chariot and His horses and everything about Him are also transcendental, beyond the qualiti..."
- 08:5808:58, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,687 N This hesitation is also a part of the pastimes of Lord Krsna because the horses of Krsna are not ordinary; it is not possible for ordinary horses to go all over the universe and then enter into its outer covering layers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This hesitation is also a part of the pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa because the horses of Kṛṣṇa are not ordinary; it is n..."
- 08:4708:47, 30 April 2017 diff hist +12,121 N When Krsna approached the covering layer of this universe, the four horses which were drawing His chariot - Saibya, Sugriva, Meghapuspa and Balahaka - all hesitated to enter the darkness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Kṛṣṇa approached the covering layer of this universe, the four horses which were drawing His chariot—Śaibya, Sug..."
- 08:4308:43, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,745 N In the open space there is sunlight, and therefore it is illuminated, but in the covering, because of the absence of sunlight, it is naturally dark Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the open space there is sunlight, and therefore it is illuminated, but in the covering, because of the absence of sunlight,..."
- 08:3908:39, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,126 N Krsna passed over all these planets and reached the covering of the universe. This covering is described in Srimad-Bhagavatam as great darkness. The material world as a whole is described as dark Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa passed over all these planets and reached the covering of the universe. This covering is described in Śrīmad-Bh..."
- 08:3608:36, 30 April 2017 diff hist +13,342 N There are different kinds of mountains also. Each and every planet has a different type of atmosphere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different kinds of mountains also. Each and every planet has a different type of atmosphere"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
- 08:3308:33, 30 April 2017 diff hist +13,557 N The planet on which we are living is called Jambudvipa. Outer space is taken as a great ocean of air, and within that great ocean of air there are many islands, which are the different planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planet on which we are living is called Jambūdvīpa. Outer space is taken as a great ocean of air, and within that great..."
- 08:2908:29, 30 April 2017 diff hist +12,249 N God is great. That is the definition of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. So at least within this material world, while He was present, Krsna proved that there was no greater personality within the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the definition of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. So at least within this material world, while He was present, K..."
- 08:2508:25, 30 April 2017 diff hist +14,453 N By appearing in human society and exhibiting His pastimes as a human being, Krsna definitely showed that there was not a single personality greater than He Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By appearing in human society and exhibiting His pastimes as a human being, Kṛṣṇa definitely showed that there was not a..."
- 08:2208:22, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,939 N As a human being has to endeavor to achieve certain results, so Lord Krsna, like an ordinary human being, or like His friend Arjuna, left Dvaraka to bring back the brahmana's baby Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a human being has to endeavor to achieve certain results, so Lord Kṛṣṇa, like an ordinary human being, or like His fr..."
- 08:1908:19, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,300 N Lord Krsna, the all-powerful Personality of Godhead, could have brought the child back without effort, but we should always remember that He was playing the part of a human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa, the all-powerful Personality of Godhead, could have brought the child back without effort, but we should alw..."
- 08:1508:15, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,868 N After addressing Arjuna in this way, Lord Krsna called for His transcendental chariot. He mounted it along with Arjuna and proceeded north Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After addressing Arjuna in this way, Lord Kṛṣṇa called for His transcendental chariot. He mounted it along with Arjuna a..."
- 07:4407:44, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,169 N Lord Krsna therefore checked Arjuna, assuring him that He would find the baby. He told Arjuna, "Do not foolishly commit suicide" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa therefore checked Arjuna, assuring him that He would find the baby. He told Arjuna, “Do not foolishly commi..."
- 07:4007:40, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,109 N Lord Krsna, however, was very kind toward Arjuna because Arjuna was the most intimate friend of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa, however, was very kind toward Arjuna because Arjuna was the most intimate friend of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {..."
- 07:3707:37, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,400 N When he (Arjuna) was unable to find the baby even after searching all possible planets, he then attempted to throw himself into a fire, since he had promised the brahmana he would do so if unable to bring back his baby Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When he was unable to find the baby even after searching all possible planets, he then attempted to throw himself into a fire,..."
- 07:3407:34, 30 April 2017 diff hist +5,966 N After traveling to all these different planets, he (Arjuna) finally went to Brahmaloka, where even mystic yogis cannot go. By the grace of Lord Krsna, Arjuna had that power, and he went above the heavenly planets to Brahmaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After traveling to all these different planets, he finally went to Brahmaloka, where even mystic yogīs cannot go. By the grac..."
- 07:3007:30, 30 April 2017 diff hist +4,865 N When unable to find the baby on those planets, he (Arjuna) went down to the Rasatala planet, the lowest of the planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When unable to find the baby on those planets, he went down to the Rasātala planet, the lowest of the planetary systems"}} {{..."
- 07:2707:27, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,512 N When unable to find the baby there (Indraloka), he went to the planet of the fire demigod, then to the planet of the Nirrti demigod, and then to the moon planet. Then he went to Vayuloka and Varunaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When unable to find the baby there, he went to the planet of the fire demigod, then to the planet of the Nirṛti demigod, and..."
- 07:2107:21, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,990 N There (on Yamaloka) he searched for the brahmana's baby, but was unable to find him. He then immediately went to the planet where the King of heaven, Indra, lives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There he searched for the brāhmaṇa’s baby, but was unable to find him. He then immediately went to the planet where the K..."
- 07:1807:18, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,772 N It seems that Arjuna had mastered the mystic yoga power by which yogis can travel to any planet they desire. He first of all went to the planet known as Yamaloka, where the superintendent of death, Yamaraja, lives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It seems that Arjuna had mastered the mystic yoga power by which yogīs can travel to any planet they desire. He first of all..."
- 07:1307:13, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,113 N Thus condemned by the brahmana, Arjuna empowered himself with a mystic yoga perfection so that he could travel to any planet to find the brahmana's baby Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus condemned by the brāhmaṇa, Arjuna empowered himself with a mystic yoga perfection so that he could travel to any plane..."
- 07:0907:09, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,543 N The brahmana said, "How can anyone save my child, who has already been transferred to another planet? Due to sheer foolishness only, Arjuna thought he could bring back my child from another planet" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How can anyone save my child, who has already been transferred to another planet? Due to sheer foolishness only, Arjuna though..."
- 06:0806:08, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,441 N The brahmana continued, "I therefore condemn Arjuna for his false promise, and I also condemn his celebrated bow Gandiva and his impudence in declaring himself greater than Lord Balarama, Lord Krsna, Pradyumna and Aniruddha" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I therefore condemn Arjuna for his false promise, and I also condemn his celebrated bow Gāṇḍīva and his impudence in dec..."
- 06:0506:05, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,484 N The brahmana said, "He (Arjuna) promised to protect my child when even Pradyumna, Aniruddha, Lord Balarama and Lord Krsna had failed. If such great personalities could not protect my child, then who can do so?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He promised to protect my child when even Pradyumna, Aniruddha, Lord Balarāma and Lord Kṛṣṇa had failed. If such great..."
- 06:0106:01, 30 April 2017 diff hist +7,693 N In the presence of Lord Krsna and others, the brahmana began to accuse Arjuna: "Everyone see my foolishness! I put my faith in the words of Arjuna, who is impotent and who is expert only in false promises. How foolish I was to believe Arjuna" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the presence of Lord Kṛṣṇa and others, the brāhmaṇa began to accuse Arjuna: “Everyone see my foolishness! I put..."
- 05:5705:57, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,262 N Anta-vat tu phalam tesam tad bhavaty alpa-medhasam: "Less intelligent men take shelter of the demigods due to bewilderment and are satisfied with the temporary benefits they award" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anta-vat tu phalaṁ teṣāṁ tad bhavaty alpa-medhasām: “Less intelligent men take shelter of the demigods due to bewild..."
- 05:3705:37, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,304 N It was He (Krsna) who played the trick of taking away the brahmana's baby as well as the arrows, including the one given by Lord Siva, of which Arjuna was so proud Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was He who played the trick of taking away the brāhmaṇa’s baby as well as the arrows, including the one given by Lord..."
- 05:3405:34, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,327 N It appears that the brahmana's house was near Krsna's residence and that Lord Krsna was enjoying everything that was taking place, apparently in defiance of His authority Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that the brāhmaṇa’s house was near Kṛṣṇa’s residence and that Lord Kṛṣṇa was enjoying everything..."
- 05:2905:29, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,901 N The brahmana's wife delivered a male child, and as usual the child began to cry. But suddenly, within a few minutes, both the child and Arjuna’s arrows disappeared into the sky Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa’s wife delivered a male child, and as usual the child began to cry. But suddenly, within a few minutes, both..."
- 05:2505:25, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,715 N Later it was proved that Arjuna's taking shelter of Lord Siva instead of Krsna was not at all successful. Arjuna, however, did his best by chanting different mantras, and he shot arrows up and down to guard the maternity home from all directions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna, however, did his best by chanting different mantras, and he shot arrows up and down to guard the maternity home from a..."
- 05:2105:21, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,219 N Of course, Arjuna was not an ordinary living entity, but because of his friendly dealings with Krsna he thought that Krsna was unable to give protection to the brahmana and that he would do better to remember Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course, Arjuna was not an ordinary living entity, but because of his friendly dealings with Kṛṣṇa he thought that K..."
- 05:1705:17, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,183 N This is explained in the Bhagavad-gita: kamais tais tair hrta-jnanah prapadyante ’nya-devatah (BG 7.20). "A person who loses his intelligence because of greed and lust forgets the Supreme Personality of Godhead and takes shelter of the demigods" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is explained in the Bhagavad-gītā: kāmais tais tair hṛta-jñānāḥ prapadyante ’nya-devatāḥ"|"A person who lo..."
- 05:1305:13, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,589 N He (Arjuna) thought that since Krsna could not give protection to the brahmana, it was better to take shelter of Lord Siva. This is another instance of how a person takes shelter of the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he thought that since Kṛṣṇa could not give protection to the brāhmaṇa, it was better to take shelter of Lord Śiva. T..."
- 05:1005:10, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,436 N While going to the maternity home to attend to the delivery case of the brahmana's wife, Arjuna remembered Lord Siva, and not his friend Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". While going to the maternity home to attend to the delivery case of the brāhmaṇa’s wife, Arjuna remembered Lord Śiva,..."
- 05:0705:07, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,097 N Arjuna, who apparently had not left Dvaraka because he had to fulfill his promise to the brahmana, was called at night when the brahmana’s wife was to give birth to the child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna, who apparently had not left Dvārakā because he had to fulfill his promise to the brāhmaṇa, was called at night wh..."
- 05:0005:00, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,702 N In this way, he (Arjuna) appeared in front of the maternity home, equipped with his bow, known as Gandiva, and with various other weapons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way, he appeared in front of the maternity home, equipped with his bow, known as Gāṇḍīva, and with various other..."
- 04:5704:57, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,371 N He (Arjuna) specifically took the arrow presented to him by Lord Siva, and while going out he remembered Lord Siva and his great favor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He specifically took the arrow presented to him by Lord Śiva, and while going out he remembered Lord Śiva and his great favo..."
- 04:5404:54, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,601 N After hearing him (the brahmana), Arjuna immediately prepared himself by touching sanctified water and uttering holy mantras to protect his bows and arrows from danger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing him, Arjuna immediately prepared himself by touching sanctified water and uttering holy mantras to protect his b..."
- 04:5004:50, 30 April 2017 diff hist +5,429 N When the brahmana's wife was to give birth to another child, the brahmana began to chant, "My dear Arjuna, please come now and save my child" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the brāhmaṇa’s wife was to give birth to another child, the brāhmaṇa began to chant, “My dear Arjuna, please co..."
- 04:4704:47, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,464 N Arjuna continued, "I shall bring back your sons even if I have to fight with death personified." When the brahmana was assured by Arjuna in such exalted words, he was somehow or other convinced, and thus he returned home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I shall bring back your sons even if I have to fight with death personified.” When the brāhmaṇa was assured by Arjuna in..."
- 04:4104:41, 30 April 2017 diff hist +11,093 N Arjuna said, "I had a fight with Lord Siva, who appeared before me as a hunter, and when I satisfied him by my prowess he gave me the weapon known as Pasupata. Do not doubt my chivalry" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I had a fight with Lord Śiva, who appeared before me as a hunter, and when I satisfied him by my prowess he gave me the weapo..."
- 04:3604:36, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,644 N Arjuna said, "My name is Arjuna, and I carry the bow known as Gandiva. You cannot insult me, for I have satisfied even Lord Siva by my prowess when we were both hunting in the forest" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My name is Arjuna, and I carry the bow known as Gāṇḍīva. You cannot insult me, for I have satisfied even Lord Śiva by m..."
- 04:3304:33, 30 April 2017 diff hist +6,007 N While Lord Krsna and others were listening, he (Arjuna) specifically attacked Krsna by saying, "My dear brahmana, I am neither Sankarsana nor Krsna nor one of Krsna's sons like Pradyumna or Aniruddha" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Lord Kṛṣṇa and others were listening, he specifically attacked Kṛṣṇa by saying, “My dear brāhmaṇa, I am..."
- 04:2904:29, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,262 N Arjuna then understood that the brahmana had lost all faith in the ksatriya kings. Therefore, to encourage him, Arjuna spoke as if criticizing even his friend Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna then understood that the brāhmaṇa had lost all faith in the kṣatriya kings. Therefore, to encourage him, Arjuna sp..."
- 04:1904:19, 30 April 2017 diff hist +8,957 N The brahmana said, "I consider your promise to be like that of an inexperienced child. I cannot put my faith in your promise" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I consider your promise to be like that of an inexperienced child. I cannot put my faith in your promise"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 04:1704:17, 30 April 2017 diff hist +10,857 N The brahmana directly hinted that Arjuna could not do that which was impossible for the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He felt that Arjuna was promising something beyond his power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he brāhmaṇa directly hinted that Arjuna could not do that which was impossible for the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He f..."
- 04:1404:14, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,040 N The brahmana said, "There are also many other heroes, such as Pradyumna and Aniruddha, carrying bows and arrows, but they could not protect my children" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are also many other heroes, such as Pradyumna and Aniruddha, carrying bows and arrows, but they could not protect my chi..."
- 04:1104:11, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,220 N Upon hearing Arjuna speak in this way, the brahmana replied, "My dear Arjuna, Lord Balarama is present, but He could not give protection to my children. Lord Krsna is also present, but He also could not give them protection" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon hearing Arjuna speak in this way, the brāhmaṇa replied, “My dear Arjuna, Lord Balarāma is present, but He could not..."
- 04:0704:07, 30 April 2017 diff hist +9,258 N Arjuna said, "My lord, I promise that I shall give protection to your children, and if I am unable to do so, then I shall enter into blazing fire so that the sinful contamination which has infected me will be counteracted" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My lord, I promise that I shall give protection to your children, and if I am unable to do so, then I shall enter into blazing..."
- 04:0304:03, 30 April 2017 diff hist +5,560 N Arjuna continued, "Such executive heads simply live for their own livelihood while occupying exalted posts as chiefs of state" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such executive heads simply live for their own livelihood while occupying exalted posts as chiefs of state"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."