User contributions for Iswaraj
5 September 2020
- 09:1509:15, 5 September 2020 diff hist +4,899 N Different types of bodies in different species are produced because of the different desires and karmic activities of the jiva soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of the different desires and karmic activities of the jīva soul, different types of bodies in different species are p..."
- 09:1109:11, 5 September 2020 diff hist +5,074 N In Bhagavad-gita it is also said that the Lord impregnates the material energy with the part-and-parcel jivas, and thus the different forms and different activities immediately ensue Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā it is also said that the Lord impregnates the material energy with the part-and-parcel jīvas, and thus the..."
- 09:0709:07, 5 September 2020 diff hist +4,855 N As stated in the Vedas, He simply glanced over it (material creation), and the agitation of matter immediately began Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the Vedas, He simply glanced over it, and the agitation of matter immediately began"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswa..."
- 09:0409:04, 5 September 2020 diff hist +5,059 N The pot is produced under certain conditions of action and reaction of material energy, but the potter is not in the pot. In a similar way, the material creation is set up by the Lord, but He remains aloof Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The pot is produced under certain conditions of action and reaction of material energy, but the potter is not in the pot. In a..."
- 09:0009:00, 5 September 2020 diff hist +4,722 N Krsna says that everything depends on His energy, and yet He is not everywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna says that everything depends on His energy, and yet He is not everywhere"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|A..."
- 08:2908:29, 5 September 2020 diff hist +5,115 N The potter's wheel rotates, and several varieties of earthen pots come out. There are many causes for the earthen pots, but the original cause is the potter, who sets a force on the wheel. That force comes by his superintendence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The potter's wheel rotates, and several varieties of earthen pots come out. There are many causes for the earthen pots, but th..."
- 08:2508:25, 5 September 2020 diff hist +5,111 N How the material force is working cannot be explained just on the basis of chemical reaction. A suitable example in this connection is that of the potter and the potter's wheel Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How the material force is working cannot be explained just on the basis of chemical reaction. A suitable example in this conne..."
- 08:2208:22, 5 September 2020 diff hist +4,813 N There are 8,400,000 different species of life, with different wishes and different actions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are 8,400,000 different species of life, with different wishes and different actions"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}}..."
- 08:1908:19, 5 September 2020 diff hist +5,020 N A simple example of the interaction of elements occurs when we mix soda and acid and the movement of effervescence is produced. But one cannot produce life by such interaction of chemicals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A simple example of the interaction of elements occurs when we mix soda and acid and the movement of effervescence is produced..."
- 08:1508:15, 5 September 2020 diff hist +5,151 N The atheistic philosophers, who do not agree to accept the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the original cause of creation, think that the material world moves by the action and reaction of different material elements Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The atheistic philosophers, who do not agree to accept the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the original cause of creation, t..."
- 08:1008:10, 5 September 2020 diff hist +5,087 N How the external energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead works within this material world is explained in this verse. Everything is happening by the energy of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How the external energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead works within this material world is explained in this verse. Eve..."
- 08:0608:06, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,537 N Those who are transcendental even to the material modes of nature are situated in the mode of pure goodness; they attain eternal life in the spiritual world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are transcendental even to the material modes of nature are situated in the mode of pure goodness; they attain etern..."
- 08:0308:03, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,418 N Urdhvam gacchanti sattva-sthah: (BG 14.18) great rsis, sages and sannyasis who maintain themselves in sattva-guna, or the mode of material goodness, are elevated to a higher planetary system Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ūrdhvaṁ gacchanti sattva-sthāḥ"|"great ṛṣis, sages and sannyāsīs who maintain themselves in sattva-guṇa, or the..." current
- 08:0008:00, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,317 N In other words, if one is elevated to the mode of goodness, he is elevated to a higher planetary system, where the duration of life is very great Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, if one is elevated to the mode of goodness, he is elevated to a higher planetary system, where the duration of..." current
- 07:5807:58, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,283 N We can see that those who are situated in the mode of goodness live longer than those who are situated in the tamo-guna or rajo-guna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We can see that those who are situated in the mode of goodness live longer than those who are situated in the tamo-guṇa or r..."
- 07:4207:42, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,420 N Creation is the action of the rajo-guna, the mode of passion; maintenance is the action of sattva-guna, the mode of goodness; and annihilation is the action of tamo-guna, the mode of ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Creation is the action of the rajo-guna, the mode of passion; maintenance is the action of sattva-guna, the mode of goodness;..." current
- 07:3907:39, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,754 N By the interaction of the material modes of nature, creation, maintenance and also annihilation take place inevitably. But at the same time we should know that all is conducted under the superintendence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the interaction of the material modes of nature, creation, maintenance and also annihilation take place inevitably. But at..."
- 07:3507:35, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,445 N When a child is born, the parents immediately see to its maintenance. This tendency for maintenance of offspring is present not only in human society, but in animal society as well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a child is born, the parents immediately see to its maintenance. This tendency for maintenance of offspring is present no..."
- 07:2807:28, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,393 N First, creation takes place with the ingredients of the five elements of material nature. Then, by the interaction of the modes of material nature, maintenance also takes place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First, creation takes place with the ingredients of the five elements of material nature. Then, by the interaction of the mode..."
- 07:2507:25, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,805 N Dhruva Maharaja was indirectly advised not to be afflicted by the death of his brother because our relationship with the body is completely material. The real self, spirit soul, is never annihilated or killed by anyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Maharaja was indirectly advised not to be afflicted by the death of his brother because our relationship with the body..."
- 07:2007:20, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,902 N The bodies of all species of living entities, whether human beings or demigods, animals or birds, are also created by the same five elements, and by sexual union they expand into more and more living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, the bodies of all species of living entities, whether human beings or demigods, animals or birds, are also created..."
- 07:1707:17, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,739 N By powerful potencies (of God) the universe is created, although grossly it appears to be no more than the five elements - earth, water, fire, air and ether Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is by such powerful potencies that the universe is created, although grossly it appears to be no more than the five element..." current
- 07:1207:12, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,515 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead has immense varieties of potencies, and they act in different gross and subtle ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead has immense varieties of potencies, and they act in different gross and subtle ways"}} {{no..." current
- 07:0907:09, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,655 N Svayambhuva Manu wanted to impress on Dhruva Maharaja that the death of the material body of his brother was not actually the Yaksas' fault; it was an act of the material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svayambhuva Manu wanted to impress on Dhruva Maharaja that the death of the material body of his brother was not actually the..."
- 07:0507:05, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,717 N It is confirmed in the Bhagavad-gita (mayadhyaksena (BG 9.10)). In the Ninth Chapter, Krsna says, "Under My superintendence material nature is acting" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is also confirmed in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"In the Ninth Chapter, Kṛṣṇa says"|"Under My superintendence material nat..." current
4 September 2020
- 08:4008:40, 4 September 2020 diff hist +3,880 N In the Bhagavad-gita it is confirmed, prakrteh kriyamanani: (BG 3.27) everything is created, maintained and annihilated by the material modes of nature. In the background, of course, there is the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhagavad-gītā it is also confirmed, prakṛteḥ kriyamāṇāni"|"everything is created, maintained and annihilated..." current
- 08:2708:27, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,049 N When Svayambhuva Manu saw that Dhruva Maharaja understood the philosophy of Vaisnavism and yet was still dissatisfied because of his brother's death, he gave him an explanation of how this material body is created by the five elements of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Svāyambhuva Manu saw that Dhruva Mahārāja understood the philosophy of Vaiṣṇavism and yet was still dissatisfied b..."
- 08:1408:14, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,479 N The devotional process is completely different from the others; by working to please the Lord by engaging his senses in the Lord's loving service, the devotee is immediately situated on the transcendental platform, and he enjoys unlimited blissful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotional process is completely different from the others; by working to please the Lord by engaging his senses in the Lo..." current
- 08:0808:08, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,488 N The devotees' process of self-realization is completely different from the processes of the karmis, jnanis and yogis. Everyone else is trying to satisfy himself, whereas the devotee tries only to satisfy the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees' process of self-realization is completely different from the processes of the karmis, jnanis and yogis. Everyone..."
- 08:0408:04, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,321 N Yogis also try to satisfy themselves, by thinking that they can achieve different mystic perfections. But only devotees try to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yogīs also try to satisfy themselves, by thinking that they can achieve different mystic perfections. But only devotees try t..."
- 08:0108:01, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,350 N Karmis try to satisfy themselves by sense gratification, and jnanis try to satisfy themselves by subtle activities or mental speculation and thinking themselves to be God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmis try to satisfy themselves by sense gratification, and jnanis try to satisfy themselves by subtle activities or mental s..."
- 07:4707:47, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,165 N Karmis grossly try to satisfy their senses, but even those who are elevated to the platform of knowledge also try to satisfy themselves, in a subtle form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmīs grossly try to satisfy their senses, but even those who are elevated to the platform of knowledge also try to satisfy..."
- 07:4207:42, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,428 N Of course, when the Lord is satisfied, the devotee automatically becomes satisfied. This is the secret of the process of bhakti-yoga. Outside of bhakti-yoga, everyone is trying to satisfy himself. No one is trying to satisfy the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course, when the Lord is satisfied, the devotee automatically becomes satisfied. This is the secret of the process of bhakt..." current
- 07:3607:36, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,336 N The word samprasanne, which is used in this verse, means "being satisfied." A person should act in such a way that the Lord is satisfied by the activity; it is not that he himself is to be satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word samprasanne, which is used in this verse, means"|"A person should act in such a way that the Lord is satisfied by the..."
- 07:3307:33, 4 September 2020 diff hist +3,926 N To become free from material existence means to become free from the influence of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To become free from material existence means to become free from the influence of material nature"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Isw..."
2 September 2020
- 15:3515:35, 2 September 2020 diff hist +4,270 N Here (in SB 4.11.14) it is clearly said that upon pleasing the Supreme Personality of Godhead one immediately attains to the spiritual platform and enjoys unlimited blissful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here it is clearly said that upon pleasing the Supreme Personality of Godhead one immediately attains to the spiritual platfor..."
- 15:2715:27, 2 September 2020 diff hist +4,451 N The Lord confirms this in the Bhagavad-gita: "Anyone who sincerely and seriously engages in My service immediately becomes situated in the transcendental stage wherein he can enjoy unlimited spiritual bliss" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord also confirms this in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"Anyone who sincerely and seriously engages in My service immediately beco..."
- 15:1315:13, 2 September 2020 diff hist +4,657 N In the previous verse (SB 4.11.13) it has been explained that one should treat all living entities with tolerance, mercy, friendship and equality. By such behavior one satisfies the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the previous verse it has been explained that one should treat all living entities with tolerance, mercy, friendship and eq..."
- 15:1015:10, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,594 N It is said that a saintly person is always tolerant and merciful, he is a friend to everyone, never an enemy to anyone, and he is peaceful. These are some of the good qualities of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, therefore, that a saintly person is always tolerant and merciful, he is a friend to everyone, never an enemy to an..."
- 15:0615:06, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,664 N Different living entities appear in different forms of dress, but according to the instruction of the Bhagavad-gita, a learned person sees all living entities equally. Such treatment by the devotee is very much appreciated by the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Different living entities appear in different forms of dress, but according to the instruction of the Bhagavad-gita, a learned..."
- 09:3309:33, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,641 N As for a devotee's treatment of other devotees who are his equals, he should maintain friendship with them. His general view should be to see every living entity as part of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As for a devotee's treatment of other devotees who are his equals, he should maintain friendship with them. His general view s..." current
- 09:2409:24, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,662 N In the second stage the devotee is cognizant of his relationship with the Lord, his relationship with fellow devotees, his relationship with persons who are innocent and his relationship with persons who are envious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the second stage the devotee is cognizant of his relationship with the Lord, his relationship with fellow devotees, his rel..." current
- 09:1809:18, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,495 N There are three stages of devotional life. In the lowest stage, a devotee is simply concerned with the Deity in the temple, and he worships the Lord with great devotion, according to rules and regulations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are three stages of devotional life. In the lowest stage, a devotee is simply concerned with the Deity in the temple, an..." current
- 09:1409:14, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,276 N It is the duty of an advanced devotee in the second stage of devotional perfection to act in accordance with this verse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of an advanced devotee in the second stage of devotional perfection to act in accordance with this verse"}} {{n..."
- 09:1109:11, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,611 N Svayambhuva Manu pointed out this fact to Dhruva Maharaja: "Not only are you a pure devotee, but you are recognized by all pure devotees of the Lord. You should always act in such an exemplary way that others may learn from you" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svāyambhuva Manu pointed out this fact to Dhruva Mahārāja"|"Not only are you a pure devotee, but you are recognized by all..."
- 09:0809:08, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,503 It appears that in those days soldiers used to go to the battlefield highly decorated with golden ornaments and with helmets and turbans, and when they were dead the booty was taken by the enemy party No edit summary current
- 09:0509:05, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,285 N As a pure devotee does not know anything beyond the Lord, so the Lord does not know anything beyond His pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a pure devotee does not know anything beyond the Lord, so the Lord does not know anything beyond His pure devotee"}} {{note..." current
- 08:5908:59, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,454 N Dhruva Maharaja was a pure devotee and was accustomed to always thinking of the Lord. Reciprocally, the Lord always thinks of those pure devotees who think of Him only, twenty-four hours a day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja was a pure devotee and was accustomed to always thinking of the Lord. Reciprocally, the Lord always thinks o..."
- 08:5608:56, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,644 N Dhruva was informed that since every living entity is a residence of the Supreme Lord and can be considered a temple of the Lord, the unnecessary killing of any living entity is not permitted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was informed that since every living entity is a residence of the Supreme Lord and can be considered a temple of the Lord,..." current
- 08:4208:42, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,535 N Dhruva Maharaja, as a ksatriya, could have argued with his grandfather, Manu, when Manu requested him to stop fighting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja, as a kṣatriya, could have argued with his grandfather, Manu, when Manu requested him to stop fighting"}}..."