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27 November 2020
- 15:2015:20, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,612 N Prahlada Maharaja sometimes felt that the Lord was far away from him and therefore called Him loudly. When he saw that the Lord was before him, he was fully jubilant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja sometimes felt that the Lord was far away from him and therefore called Him loudly. When he saw that the..."
26 November 2020
- 18:5918:59, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,000 N These symptoms are called bhava. In The Nectar of Devotion, various bhavas, ecstatic conditions of a devotee, are fully described. These bhavas are visible in the activities of a perfect devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These symptoms are called bhāva. In The Nectar of Devotion, various bhāvas, ecstatic conditions of a devotee, are fully desc..."
- 18:5318:53, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,193 N When an exalted devotee feels that Krsna is invisible, he cries in separation, and sometimes, when he sees that Krsna has returned to care for him, he laughs, just as a child sometimes laughs upon understanding that his mother is taking care of him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When an exalted devotee feels that Kṛṣṇa is invisible, having gone away, he cries in separation, and sometimes, when he..."
- 18:4618:46, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,827 N Prahlada Maharaja, being always absorbed in thoughts of Krsna, sometimes felt separation, thinking, "Where is Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja, being always absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa, sometimes felt separation, thinking"|"Where is Kṛṣ..."
- 18:4018:40, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,738 N As soon as the mother returns and cares for the child, the child laughs and becomes jubilant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as the mother returns and cares for the child, the child laughs and becomes jubilant"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefine..."
- 18:3218:32, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,167 N This verse (SB 7.4.39) clarifies the comparison of a devotee to a child. If a mother leaves her small child in his bed or cradle and goes away to attend to some family duties, the child immediately understands that his mother has gone away, and he cries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse further clarifies the comparison of a devotee to a child. If a mother leaves her small child in his bed or cradle a..."
- 18:2418:24, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,595 N As a father and mother care for their child, Govinda cared for Prahlada Maharaja, who remained always absorbed in thoughts of Govinda. This is Krsna consciousness. Prahlada Maharaja is the vivid example of perfection in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a father and mother care for their child, Govinda cared for Prahlāda Mahārāja, who remained always absorbed in thoughts..."
- 18:1818:18, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,557 N Prahlada Maharaja was exactly like a small child, being cared for by Govinda. The necessary activities of his body were performed without his knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was exactly like a small child, being cared for by Govinda. The necessary activities of his body were per..."
- 18:1218:12, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,747 N A small child, while being cared for by his mother, does not know how the needs of the body for eating, sleeping, lying down, passing water and evacuating are being fulfilled. He is simply satisfied to be on the lap of his mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A small child, while being cared for by his mother, does not know how the needs of the body for eating, sleeping, lying down,..."
- 18:0518:05, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,098 Just as a materialistic person is always absorbed in thoughts of material gain, a maha-bhagavata like Prahlada Maharaja is always absorbed in thoughts of Krsna No edit summary current
- 18:0118:01, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,048 N For a small boy to give up playing is impossible, but Prahlada Maharaja, being situated in first-class devotional service, was always absorbed in a trance of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a small boy to give up playing is impossible, but Prahlāda Mahārāja, being situated in first-class devotional service,..."
- 17:5517:55, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,169 N Although Prahlada Maharaja was only a boy, he had no interest in playing. As stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.2.42), viraktir anyatra ca: the symptom of perfect Krsna consciousness is that one loses interest in all material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Prahlāda Mahārāja was only a boy, he had no interest in playing. As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 11.2.42), v..."
- 17:4817:48, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,173 N Prahlada Maharaja is the approved maha-bhagavata, the supreme devotee. In the previous verse it was stated that he had natural attachment (naisargiki ratih). The symptoms of such natural attachment for Krsna are described in this verse - SB 7.4.37 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja is the approved mahā-bhāgavata, the supreme devotee. In the previous verse it was stated that he had na..."
- 17:3517:35, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,202 N Even if one is an enemy of Krsna, a maha-bhagavata sees him to be engaged in Krsna's service. Another crude example is that everything appears yellow to the jaundiced eye. To a maha-bhagavata, everyone but himself appears to be engaged in Krsna's service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is an enemy of Kṛṣṇa, a mahā-bhāgavata sees him to be also engaged in Kṛṣṇa's service. Another crude..."
- 17:2917:29, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,105 N Prahlada Maharaja was influenced by Krsna, the supreme planet, and thus he could not think of the material world and live without Krsna consciousness. That is the sign of a maha-bhagavata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was influenced by Kṛṣṇa, the supreme planet, and thus he could not think of the material world and..."
- 17:2317:23, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,980 N It is sometimes said that when one is influenced by evil stars like Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, he cannot make advancement in any prospective activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is sometimes said that when one is influenced by evil stars like Saturn, Rāhu or Ketu, he cannot make advancement in any p..."
- 17:1217:12, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,000 N An exalted devotee, or mahatma, who is rarely to be seen, remains fully conscious of Krsna and constantly sees the Lord within the core of his heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An exalted devotee, or mahātmā, who is rarely to be seen, remains fully conscious of Kṛṣṇa and constantly sees the Lor..."
- 16:5716:57, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,495 Prahlada Maharaja is the vivid example of a great person fully absorbed in Krsna consciousness No edit summary
- 16:4416:44, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,578 N When this verse (SB 7.4.36) says vasudeve bhagavati, one should understand that Prahlada Maharaja's attachment for Nrsimhadeva was attachment for Krsna, Vasudeva, the son of Vasudeva. Prahlada Maharaja is described as a great mahatma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when this verse says vāsudeve bhagavati, one should understand that Prahlāda Mahārāja's attachment for Nṛsiṁhadeva was..."
- 16:3316:33, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,400 N In his prayers to the ten incarnations, Jayadeva Gosvami says, kesava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagad-isa hare. Prahlada Maharaja was a devotee of Lord Nrsimha, who is Kesava, Krsna Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his prayers to the ten incarnations, Jayadeva Gosvāmī says, keśava dhṛta-narahari-rūpa jaya jagad-īśa hare. Prahlā..."
- 16:2516:25, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,536 N Ordinary living beings cannot be so qualified, but a devotee can be qualified like the Supreme Personality of Godhead, not in full but partially Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ordinary living beings cannot be so qualified, but a devotee can be qualified like the Supreme Personality of Godhead, not in..."
- 16:2016:20, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,752 N Goloka eva nivasaty akhilatma-bhutah: (BS 5.37) the Lord appears in the core of everyone's heart, yet He exists on His own planet, Goloka Vrndavana. A devotee acquires qualities almost the same as those of the Lord because of unalloyed devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Goloka eva nivasaty akhilātma-bhūtaḥ: (BS 5.37) the Lord appears in the core of everyone's heart, yet He exists on His own..."
- 16:1216:12, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,398 N This transcendental quality of existing simultaneously in different places is another qualification of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This transcendental quality of existing simultaneously in different places is another qualification of the Supreme Personality..."
- 16:0616:06, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,484 N From authoritative scripture it is learned that Prahlada Maharaja still lives in Vaikunthaloka as well as within this material world on the planet Sutala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From authoritative scripture it is learned that Prahlāda Mahārāja still lives in Vaikuṇṭhaloka as well as within this m..."
- 15:5715:57, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,584 N Anyone can become a fully qualified brahmana under the direction of a spiritual master. Prahlada Maharaja provided a vivid example of how to think of the spiritual master and accept his directions calmly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone can become a fully qualified brāhmaṇa under the direction of a spiritual master. Prahlāda Mahārāja provided a viv..."
- 15:4715:47, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,871 N The word guru refers to the spiritual master who initiates his disciple into advancement in the science of Krsna, or Krsna consciousness, as stated by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura - sri-bhagavan-mantropadesake gurav ity arthah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word guru refers to the spiritual master who initiates his disciple into advancement in the science of Kṛṣṇa, or K..."
- 15:2915:29, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,656 N As the moon never refuses to distribute its pleasing rays even to the home of a candala, a Vaisnava never refuses to act for everyone's welfare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the moon never refuses to distribute its pleasing rays even to the home of a caṇḍāla, a Vaiṣṇava never refuses to..."
- 15:2115:21, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,021 Vaisnava should be like Paramatma No edit summary current
- 15:2015:20, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,831 N The six Gosvamis are described in this way: dhiradhira jana-priyau. They were popular with both the gentle and the ruffians. A Vaisnava must be equal to everyone, regardless of one's position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The six Gosvāmīs, for example, are described in this way: dhīrādhīra jana-priyau. They were popular with both the gentle..."
- 15:0115:01, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,962 N Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, wisdom, knowledge, and religiousness-these are the qualities by which the brahmanas work." (BG 18.42) These qualities are manifest in the body of a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, wisdom, knowledge, and religiousness-these are the qualitie..."
- 14:5614:56, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,786 N These (in SB 7.4.31-32) are some of the qualifications of a Vaisnava. A Vaisnava is automatically a brahmana because a Vaisnava has all the good qualities of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are some of the qualifications of a Vaiṣṇava. A Vaiṣṇava is automatically a brāhmaṇa because a Vaiṣṇava h..."
- 14:4214:42, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,686 N If one is spiritually advanced, being a staunch, liberal devotee of the Lord, all good qualities are manifest in his body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is spiritually advanced, being a staunch, liberal devotee of the Lord, all good qualities are manifest in his body"}} {..."
- 14:3814:38, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,820 N Prahlada Maharaja is praised for having all good qualities because of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead. A pure devotee, who has no motives, has all good qualities, material and spiritual Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja is praised herein for having all good qualities because of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead...."
- 14:2114:21, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,985 N There is no need to approach any demigod separately for the fulfillment of any desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no need to approach any demigod separately for the fulfillment of any desire"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{c..."
- 14:1214:12, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,259 N Whether one is a karmi, jnani or yogi, if one wants a particular benediction fulfilled, even if it be material, one should approach the Supreme Lord and pray to Him, for then it will be fulfilled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whether one is a karmī, jñānī or yogī, if one wants a particular benediction fulfilled, even if it be material, one shoul..."
- 12:3212:32, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,224 N Since the demigods resort to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, why should the worshipers of the demigods not approach the Supreme Lord for whatever benefits they desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the demigods resort to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, why should the worshipers of the demigods not approach the Su..."
- 12:1112:11, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,664 N Despite whatever one possesses, if one offends the lotus feet of a Vaisnava he will be vanquished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Despite whatever one possesses, if one offends the lotus feet of a Vaiṣṇava he will be vanquished"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..." current
- 12:0612:06, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,981 One's longevity, opulence, beauty, education and whatever else one may possess as a result of pious activities cannot protect one if one commits an offense at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava No edit summary current
- 12:0212:02, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,859 N Hiranyakasipu was certainly enjoying the fruitful results of his austerities, but the Lord says that as soon as he committed an offense at the lotus feet of Prahlada Maharaja he would be ruined Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu was certainly enjoying the fruitful results of his austerities, but here the Lord says that as soon as he com..."
- 11:4311:43, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,992 N The Lord clearly says that although Hiranyakasipu had received benedictions from Lord Brahma, these benedictions would be null and void as soon as he committed an offense at the lotus feet of Prahlada Maharaja, his own son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord clearly says that although Hiraṇyakaśipu had received benedictions from Lord Brahmā, these benedictions would be..."
- 11:3611:36, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,970 N If one is an offender at the lotus feet of a brahmana or Vaisnava, his offenses uproot all his auspicious activities. One should very carefully guard against committing vaisnava-aparadha, or offenses at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is an offender at the lotus feet of a brāhmaṇa or Vaiṣṇava, his offenses uproot all his auspicious activities. O..."
- 11:2511:25, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,572 N Of all sinful activities, an offense to a pure devotee, or Vaisnava, is the most severe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of all sinful activities, an offense to a pure devotee, or Vaiṣṇava, is the most severe"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}}..." current
25 November 2020
- 17:5417:54, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,548 N Pure devotees are fully satisfied by glorifying the Lord. Such glorification is called kirtana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotees, therefore, are fully satisfied by glorifying the Lord. Such glorification is called kīrtana"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 17:3917:39, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,092 Contrary to the laws of the material world, there is no difference between seeing the Lord, offering prayers and hearing the transcendental vibration No edit summary current
- 17:3517:35, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,165 N The vibration of God's voice appeared in the presence of all the devotees, and although the person vibrating the sound was unseen to them, they were meeting or seeing God because they were offering prayers and because the vibration of God was present Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vibration of the Lord's voice appeared in the presence of all the devotees, and although the person vibrating the sound wa..."
- 17:2917:29, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,786 N All of these (the nine activities in devotional service) are ways of seeing Him (God), for everything done in devotional service is a means of direct contact with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all of these are ways of seeing Him, for everything done in devotional service is a means of direct contact with the Lord"}} {..."
- 17:2217:22, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,965 Because all these devotional activities are absolute, there is no fundamental difference between worshiping the Deity in the temple, seeing Him and chanting His glories No edit summary
- 17:1917:19, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,696 N In bhakti there are nine different activities: sravanam kirtanam visnoh smaranam pada-sevanam/ arcanam vandanam dasyam sakhyam atma-nivedanam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In bhakti there are nine different activities: śravaṇaṁ kīrtanaṁ viṣṇoḥ smaraṇaṁ pāda-sevanam/ arcanaṁ va..."
- 17:1217:12, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,793 N The ability to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead or to see Him or talk with Him depends on one's advancement in devotional service, which is called bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the ability to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead or to see Him or talk with Him depends on one's advancement in de..."
- 17:0617:06, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,932 N Sometimes people are very much eager to see God. In considering the word mad-darsanam, "seeing Me," which is mentioned in this verse (SB 7.4.25-26), one should note that in Bhagavad-gita the Lord says, bhaktya mam abhijanati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes people are very much eager to see God. In considering the word mad-darśanam, "seeing Me," which is mentioned in thi..."