User contributions for Iswaraj
18 September 2020
- 06:0906:09, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,472 N It is clearly stated that the citizens thought of Dhruva as their father; as a child, depending on the able father, is completely satisfied, so the citizens of the state, being protected by the state or the king, should remain satisfied in every respect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is clearly stated here that the citizens thought of Dhruva Mahārāja as their father; as a child, depending on the able fa..."
- 06:0206:02, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,258 N Not only a king but also the leaders of a modern democratic or impersonal government must be qualified with all these godly characteristics. Then the citizens of the state can be happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only a king but also the leaders of a modern democratic or impersonal government must be qualified with all these godly ch..."
- 05:3905:39, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,988 N The personal qualities of Dhruva Maharaja described herein (SB 4.12.12) are the exemplary qualities of a saintly king Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The personal qualities of Dhruva Maharaja described herein are the exemplary qualities of a saintly king"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 05:3605:36, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,135 N As stated in the Brahma-samhita (BS 5.38): only those who have smeared their eyes with the ointment of love of Godhead can see everywhere the Supreme Lord face to face; it is not possible by imagination or so-called meditation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"only those who have smeared their eyes with the ointment of love of Godhead can see everywhere the Supreme Lord face to face;..."
- 05:3305:33, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,128 N In summary, a maha-bhagavata, a highly elevated pure devotee, sees the Lord everywhere, as well as within the heart of everyone. This is possible for devotees who have developed elevated devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In summary, a mahā-bhāgavata, a highly elevated pure devotee, sees the Lord everywhere, as well as within the heart of every..."
- 05:3005:30, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,994 N He (maha-bhagavata) sees everything others see, but instead of seeing merely the trees, the mountains, the cities or the sky, he sees only his worshipable Supreme Personality of Godhead in everything because everything is resting in Him only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He sees everything others see, but instead of seeing merely the trees, the mountains, the cities or the sky, he sees only his..."
- 05:2605:26, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,137 N Not only can the devotee see Him outwardly, but he can see, with spiritual vision, that everything is resting in the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as described in Bhagavad-gita (mat-sthani sarva-bhutani (BG 9.4)). That is the vision of a maha-bhagavata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only can the devotee see Him outwardly, but he can see, with spiritual vision, that everything is resting in the Supreme P..."
- 05:2305:23, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,751 N Ordinary persons cannot understand how the Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart, but a devotee can actually see Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ordinary persons cannot understand how the Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart, but a devotee can actually see Him"}}..." current
- 05:2005:20, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,717 N A devotee can see that the Lord is situated in everyone's heart, as stated in the Bhagavad-gita (isvarah sarva-bhutanam hrd-dese 'rjuna tisthati (BG 18.61)) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee can see that the Lord is situated in everyone's heart, as stated in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"īśvaraḥ sarva-bhūtān..." current
- 05:1605:16, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,036 N Although Dhruva Maharaja performed many sacrifices in order to be an exemplary king, he was constantly engaged in devotional service. The Lord always protects His surrendered devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Dhruva Mahārāja performed many sacrifices in order to be an exemplary king, he was constantly engaged in devotional..." current
- 05:1105:11, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,728 N Not only did Dhruva Maharaja perform many sacrifices, but he carried on his transcendental occupation of engagement in the devotional service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only did Dhruva Maharaja perform many sacrifices, but he carried on his transcendental occupation of engagement in the dev..." current
- 05:0705:07, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,426 N If anyone wants to engage himself fully in devotional service, the Lord gives him full facilities, and the devotee enjoys the results. The Lord is therefore known as karma-phala-prada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, if anyone wants to engage himself fully in devotional service, the Lord gives him full facilities, and the devotee..."
17 September 2020
- 10:2710:27, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,317 N If anyone wants to enjoy or lord it over material nature, the Lord gives him full facilities, but he becomes entangled in the resultant reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If anyone wants to enjoy or lord it over material nature, the Lord gives him full facilities, but he becomes entangled in the..."
- 10:2210:22, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,661 N The Lord awards everyone different kinds of karma as the individual living entities desire; He is the Supersoul present within the heart of everyone, and He is so kind and liberal that He gives everyone full facilities to perform whatever acts one wants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord awards everyone different kinds of karma as the individual living entities desire; He is the Supersoul present within..."
- 10:1410:14, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,200 N For as long as he (Dhruva Maharaja) lived as a householder, he never spent a farthing for his sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For as long as he lived as a householder, he never spent a farthing for his sense gratification"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswar..."
- 10:0910:09, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,367 N Although Dhruva Maharaja was a great devotee and had nothing to do with these sacrifices, to set an example to his people he performed many sacrifices and gave all his wealth in charity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Dhruva Maharaja was a great devotee and had nothing to do with these sacrifices, to set an example to his people he p..."
- 10:0510:05, 17 September 2020 diff hist +5,727 N The result of material sacrifice goes to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narayana. Lord Krsna says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 5.29), bhoktaram yajna-tapasam: He is actually the enjoyer of all sacrifices. His name, therefore, is Yajna-purusa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, the result of such sacrifice goes to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa. Lord Kṛṣṇa says in Bhag..."
12 September 2020
- 09:2809:28, 12 September 2020 diff hist +5,610 N Generally in all the material sacrifices recommended in the Vedic literature there are offerings to the demigods. This demigod worship is especially meant for less intelligent men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally in all the material sacrifices recommended in the Vedic literature there are offerings to the demigods. This demigod..."
- 09:2509:25, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,387 Simply by liberal distribution of prasada and sankirtana, the whole world can become peaceful and prosperous No edit summary current
- 09:2109:21, 12 September 2020 diff hist +5,939 N All the family members can sit down together and simply clap their hands and chant the maha-mantra. Somehow or other, everyone can manage to perform such a yajna & distribute prasada to the people in general. That is quite sufficient for this age of Kali Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the family members can sit down together and simply clap their hands and chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra. Somehow..."
- 09:1609:16, 12 September 2020 diff hist +5,852 N At the present moment almost all forms of sacrifice are not at all possible; therefore, it is recommended in the sastras that people should perform sankirtana-yajna. Any householder, regardless of his position, can perform this sankirtana-yajna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment, however, almost all forms of sacrifice are not at all possible; therefore, it is recommended in the ś..."
- 09:1109:11, 12 September 2020 diff hist +5,316 N Formerly, the taxes accumulated from the citizens were spent for performing great sacrifices as enjoined in the Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, the taxes accumulated from the citizens were spent for performing great sacrifices as enjoined in the Vedic literatu..." current
- 09:0409:04, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,301 N At the present moment there are different parties in the democratic government, but everyone is busy trying to keep his post or trying to keep his political party in power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment there are different parties in the democratic government, but everyone is busy trying to keep his post o..."
- 08:5308:53, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,205 N Those who are in the material world, the ksatriyas and vaisyas, must give charity. Brahmacaris, in the beginning of their lives, should perform different kinds of yajnas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are in the material world, the ksatriyas and vaisyas, must give charity. Brahmacaris, in the beginning of their live..."
- 08:5108:51, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,082 N Tapasya is meant for the renounced order of life; those who are retired from worldly activities should perform tapasya, penances and austerities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tapasya is meant for the renounced order of life; those who are retired from worldly activities should perform tapasya, penanc..." current
- 08:3208:32, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,032 N Ksatriyas and vaisyas are especially advised to give in charity at least fifty percent of their accumulated wealth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṣatriyas and vaiśyas are therefore especially advised to give in charity at least fifty percent of their accumulated wealt..."
- 08:2908:29, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,067 A ksatriya should not be a coward, and he should not be nonviolent; to rule over the country he has to act violently No edit summary current
- 08:2708:27, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,174 N Ksatriyas are meant to rule over a country; Dhruva Maharaja, for example, in the course of ruling, had to fight and kill many Yaksas. Such action is necessary for ksatriyas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṣatriyas are meant to rule over a country; Dhruva Mahārāja, for example, in the course of ruling, had to fight and kill m..."
- 08:2408:24, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,198 N Ksatriyas and vaisyas are supposed to earn their money and accumulate great riches. Sometimes they do it by acting sinfully Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṣatriyas and vaiśyas are supposed to earn their money and accumulate great riches. Sometimes they do it by acting sinfully..." current
- 08:2208:22, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,078 N Dhruva Maharaja, as a king and ideal ksatriya, performed many such sacrifices, giving very liberally in charity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja, as a king and ideal kṣatriya, performed many such sacrifices, giving very liberally in charity"}} {{notes..." current
- 08:1208:12, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,388 N According to the four divisions of varna and asrama, ksatriyas and vaisyas are especially advised to perform great ceremonial sacrifices and to distribute their accumulated money very liberally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the four divisions of varna and asrama, ksatriyas and vaisyas are especially advised to perform great ceremonial..."
- 08:0808:08, 12 September 2020 diff hist +7,322 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.9) it is said, yajnarthat karmano 'nyatra loko 'yam karma-bandhanah: one should act or work only in order to please the Supreme Lord, otherwise one becomes entangled in the resultant reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said, yajñārthāt karmaṇo 'nyatra loko 'yaṁ karma-bandhanaḥ"|"one should act or work only in order to please the..." current
- 07:5807:58, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,431 N A Vaisnava is always respectful to everyone. So when Kuvera offered him a benediction, he did not refuse it. But he wanted something which would be favorable to his advancement in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Vaiṣṇava is always respectful to everyone. So when Kuvera offered him a benediction, he did not refuse it. But he wanted..." current
- 07:5507:55, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,589 N Dhruva did not ask Kuvera for transference to the spiritual world, which is called liberation; he simply asked that wherever he would remain - whether in the spiritual or material world - he would always remember the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja did not ask Kuvera for transference to the spiritual world, which is called liberation; he simply asked that..."
- 07:5107:51, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,263 N It is said in the Bhagavatam that liberation can be offered by the Supreme Person, but even if a pure devotee is offered liberation by the Supreme Lord, he refuses to accept it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the Bhagavatam that liberation can be offered by the Supreme Person, but even if a pure devotee is offered liber..."
- 07:4907:49, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,109 N A Vaisnava is not interested in asking any benediction from the demigods, nor is he interested in asking benedictions from the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Vaisnava is not interested in asking any benediction from the demigods, nor is he interested in asking benedictions from the..." current
- 07:2907:29, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,052 N The gopis worshiped Katyayani, a demigoddess, but the only benediction they wanted from the goddess was to have Krsna as their husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs, for example, worshiped Kātyāyanī, a demigoddess, but the only benediction they wanted from the goddess was to h..."
- 07:2407:24, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,455 N One may put forward the argument, "Why did Dhruva Maharaja take a benediction from a demigod?" The answer is that for a Vaisnava there is no objection to taking a benediction from a demigod if it is favorable for advancing Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kuvera is one of the demigods, so one may put forward the argument"|"Why did Dhruva Mahārāja take a benediction from a demig..." current
- 07:2107:21, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,198 N Kuvera, who is known as the son of Idavida, was very pleased with Dhruva Maharaja because he did not ask him for anything materially enjoyable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kuvera, who is known as the son of Iḍaviḍā, was very pleased with Dhruva Mahārāja because he did not ask him for anythi..." current
- 07:0907:09, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,551 N Naturally, anyone who is a first-class devotee must be a first-class intelligent person and therefore not interested in any kind of benediction within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Naturally, anyone who is a first-class devotee must be a first-class intelligent person and therefore not interested in any ki..."
- 07:0607:06, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,630 N Dhruva Maharaja was also a maha-bhagavata, or a first-class pure devotee, and his intelligence was very great (maha-matih). Unless one is very intelligent, one cannot take to devotional service, or Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja was also a mahā-bhāgavata, or a first-class pure devotee, and his intelligence was very great"|"Unless one..."
- 06:5906:59, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,514 N Yogis endeavor to control the senses, but for a devotee controlling the senses is no difficulty at all. The senses are compared to serpents, but for a devotee the serpents' poison teeth are broken Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yogis endeavor to control the senses, but for a devotee controlling the senses is no difficulty at all. The senses are compare..." current
- 06:5606:56, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,723 N Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati has stated that for a devotee liberation is a hellish condition of life; as for sense gratification, which is available in the heavenly planets, the devotee considers it to be a will-o'-the-wisp, having no value in life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Prabodhānanda Sarasvatī has stated in this connection that for a devotee liberation is a hellish condition of life;..." current
- 06:5006:50, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,666 N When a devotee comes to the platform of pancama-purusartha, simply engaging in devotional service to the Lord, the fourth purusartha, liberation, becomes very insignificant in his eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a devotee comes to the platform of pancama-purusartha, simply engaging in devotional service to the Lord, the fourth puru..."
- 06:3106:31, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,728 N Dhruva Maharaja wanted a benediction which surpasses even the highest purusartha, liberation. He wanted the benediction that he might constantly remember the lotus feet of the Lord. This stage of life is called pancama-purusartha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But Dhruva Mahārāja wanted a benediction which surpasses even the highest puruṣārtha, liberation. He wanted the benedicti..."
- 06:2706:27, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,649 N Of all the catur-vargas, the benediction of liberation is considered to be the highest in this material world. To be enabled to cross over material nescience is known as the highest purusartha, or benediction for the human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of all the catur-vargas, the benediction of liberation is considered to be the highest in this material world. To be enabled t..."
- 06:2206:22, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,676 N According to the opinion of expert followers of Vedic rites, there are different types of benedictions in terms of religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and liberation. These four principles are known as catur-vargas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the opinion of expert followers of Vedic rites, there are different types of benedictions in terms of religiosity..."
- 06:1706:17, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,338 N He (Kuvera) knew that for Dhruva Maharaja there was nothing desirable within the three material worlds. He knew that Dhruva would ask for nothing but to remember the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord constantly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, he knew that for Dhruva Mahārāja there was nothing desirable within the three material worlds. He knew that..." current
- 06:1306:13, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,220 N Lord Kuvera said to Dhruva Maharaja that he had heard that Dhruva was always in samadhi, or thinking of the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kuvera said to Dhruva Mahārāja that he had heard that Dhruva was always in samādhi, or thinking of the lotus feet of t..." current
- 06:1106:11, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,399 N Simply by rendering transcendental loving service unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one can have all the benedictions of the world without separate endeavor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by rendering transcendental loving service unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one can have all the benedictions o..." current