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20 January 2021
- 22:3422:34, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,076 N For a devotee there is no pain, pleasure or material perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a devotee there is no pain, pleasure or material perfection"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal..."
- 22:3122:31, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,276 N Tyaktva deham punar janma naiti mam eti (BG 4.9) - When he (the devotee) gives up his body, he goes directly to become an associate of the Lord and serve Him, although he does the same thing even in a material body in the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tyaktvā dehaṁ punar janma naiti mām eti"|"When he gives up his body, he goes directly to become an associate of the Lord a..."
- 22:2622:26, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,046 N It is said, sadhur jivo va maro va. Whether a devotee is alive or dead, his only concern is to serve the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, sādhur jīvo vā maro vā. Whether a devotee is alive or dead, his only concern is to serve the Lord"}} {{notes|}..."
- 22:2222:22, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,465 N In a spiritual body the devotee becomes a direct associate of the Lord, but even though a devotee may superficially appear to be in a material body, he is always liberated and is engaged in the same duties of service to the Lord as a devotee in Vaikuntha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In a spiritual body the devotee becomes a direct associate of the Lord, but even though a devotee may superficially appear to..."
- 22:1422:14, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,134 N The desire to serve the Lord establishes one as liberated in any condition of life, whether in a spiritual body or a material body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The desire to serve the Lord establishes one as liberated in any condition of life, whether in a spiritual body or a material..."
- 22:0822:08, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,504 N Rupa Goswami confirms: A person acting in KC (or, in other words, in the service of Krsna) with his body, mind, intelligence and words is a liberated person even within the material world, although he may be engaged in many so-called material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is confirmed by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī"|"A person acting in Kṛṣṇa consciousness (or, in other words, in the servic..."
- 04:0104:01, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,248 N On the contrary, he (the devotee of the Lord) will accept any body, material or spiritual, for he wants to serve the Lord. This is real liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the contrary, he will accept any body, material or spiritual, for he wants to serve the Lord. This is real liberation"}} {{..."
- 03:4703:47, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,220 N By saying "life after life" (janmani janmani), the Lord referred not to an ordinary birth but a birth in which to remember the lotus feet of the Lord. Such a body is desirable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By saying"|"(janmani janmani), the Lord referred not to an ordinary birth but a birth in which to remember the lotus feet of t..."
- 03:3903:39, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,332 N Caitanya said: O Lord of the universe, I do not desire material wealth, materialistic followers, a beautiful wife or fruitive activities described in flowery language. All I want, life after life, is unmotivated devotional service to You - Siksastaka 4 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu also said"|"O Lord of the universe, I do not desire material wealth, materialistic followers, a bea..."
16 January 2021
- 22:1822:18, 16 January 2021 diff hist +6,039 N Bhaktivinoda Thakura sings: I do not mind being born there (in the home of Krsna's devotee) even as an insignificant creature like an insect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I do not mind being born there even as an insignificant creature like an insect"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{co..."
- 22:0822:08, 16 January 2021 diff hist +6,284 N Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura sings: My Lord, if You want me to take birth and accept a material body again, kindly do me this favor: allow me to take birth in the home of Your servant, Your devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura sings"|"My Lord, if You want me to take birth and accept a material body again, kindly do me t..."
- 21:5821:58, 16 January 2021 diff hist +6,108 N Maharaja Nimi did not want to accept a material body, which would be a cause of bondage; because he was a devotee, he wanted a body by which he could render devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Nimi did not want to accept a material body, which would be a cause of bondage; because he was a devotee, he wanted..."
- 12:2812:28, 16 January 2021 diff hist +2,336 N Because they (Mitra & Varuna) were great saints, they tried to control their lust, but they could not do so, and thus they discharged semen. This semen was kept carefully in a waterpot, and Vasistha was born from it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because they were great saints, they tried to control their lust, but they could not do so, and thus they discharged semen. Th..."
- 12:2312:23, 16 January 2021 diff hist +2,039 N Mitra and Varuna chanced to meet Urvasi, the most beautiful prostitute of the heavenly kingdom, and they became lusty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mitra and Varuṇa chanced to meet Urvaśī, the most beautiful prostitute of the heavenly kingdom, and they became lusty"}} {..."
- 02:0802:08, 16 January 2021 diff hist +3,078 N There are many similar instances in the Vedic literature. E.g., Satyavan died and was being taken away by Yamaraja, but on the request of his wife, Savitri, Satyavan was revived in the same body. This is an important fact about the power of the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many similar instances in the Vedic literature. For example, according to the history of Sāvitrī and Satyavān, Sa..."
- 02:0102:01, 16 January 2021 diff hist +2,720 N One should not think that the demigods are powerful only in enjoying the senses; they are also powerful in such deeds as bringing life back to a dead body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not think that the demigods are powerful only in enjoying the senses; they are also powerful in such deeds as bring..."
- 01:5501:55, 16 January 2021 diff hist +2,975 N The demigods are in a position many times higher than that of human beings. Therefore, although the great saints and sages were also powerful brahmanas, they requested the demigods to revive Nimi's body, which had been preserved in various perfumed balms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods are in a position many times higher than that of human beings. Therefore, although the great saints and sages wer..."
14 January 2021
- 22:4122:41, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,425 N Although Vasistha was the spiritual master of Maharaja Nimi, because of his greed he became fallen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Vasiṣṭha was the spiritual master of Mahārāja Nimi, because of his greed he became fallen"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 22:3822:38, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,429 N When one is infected by contaminated activities, his power, material or spiritual, reduces Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is infected by contaminated activities, his power, material or spiritual, reduces"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtan..."
- 22:3522:35, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,836 N In this case, however, for the sake of more lucrative remunerations from the King of heaven, Vasistha neglected Maharaja Nimi's request on this planet, and when Nimi performed the sacrifices with other priests, Vasistha unnecessarily cursed him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this case, however, for the sake of more lucrative remunerations from the King of heaven, Vasiṣṭha neglected Mahārāja..."
- 22:3122:31, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,334 N The religious principle for a brahmana is that he should not be greedy at all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The religious principle for a brāhmaṇa is that he should not be greedy at all"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{c..."
- 22:2222:22, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,326 N Here is a great personality, Maharaja Nimi, who knew this fact (Life is flickering. So if one does something worthy, that qualification will be depicted in history eternally) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is a great personality, Mahārāja Nimi, who knew this fact"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goa..."
- 22:1622:16, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,627 N Canakya Pandita says, sariram ksana-vidhvamsi kalpanta-sthayino gunah: The duration of one's life in the material world may end at any moment, but if within this life one does something worthy, that qualification is depicted in history eternally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cāṇakya Paṇḍita says, śarīraṁ kṣaṇa-vidhvāṁsi kalpānta-sthāyino guṇāḥ"|"The duration of one's life in..."
13 January 2021
- 16:4316:43, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,825 N Here is a factual example (Maru - a descendent of Kusa) of perfection: a yoga-siddha can live as long as he likes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is a factual example of perfection: a yoga-siddha can live as long as he likes"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}}..."
- 16:4016:40, 13 January 2021 diff hist −11 The demonstration of some trifling yoga-siddha does not constitute perfection No edit summary current
- 16:4016:40, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,594 N The demonstration of some trifling yoga-siddha does not constitute perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demonstration of some trifling yoga-siddha does not constitute perfection"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{comp..."
- 16:3616:36, 13 January 2021 diff hist −11 If one becomes perfect in the practice of yoga, he can live as long as he likes No edit summary current
- 16:3616:36, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,583 N If one becomes perfect in the practice of yoga, he can live as long as he likes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one becomes perfect in the practice of yoga, he can live as long as he likes"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{co..."
- 16:3316:33, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,926 N We are sometimes surprised that a mortal body can live for such a long time. The explanation of this longevity is given here by the word yoga-siddha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are sometimes surprised that a mortal body can live for such a long time. The explanation of this longevity is given here b..."
- 16:2916:29, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,865 N Sometimes we hear from the Vedic literature that some personalities from the Vedic age, such as Vyasadeva and Asvatthama, are still living. Here we understand that Maru is also still living Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes we hear from the Vedic literature that some personalities from the Vedic age, such as Vyāsadeva and Aśvatthāmā,..."
- 16:2516:25, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,664 N By controlling the breath, the perfect yogi can continue his life for as long as he likes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By controlling the breath, the perfect yogī can continue his life for as long as he likes"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtan..."
- 16:2116:21, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,137 N At least 5000 years ago, Sukadeva ascertained the existence of Maru in Kalapa-grama and said that Maru, having achieved a yoga-siddha body, would continue to exist until the end of Kali-yuga. Such is the perfection of mystic power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At least five thousand years ago, Śrīla Śukadeva Gosvāmī ascertained the existence of Maru in Kalāpa-grāma and said tha..."
- 02:3402:34, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,727 N Because the Lord kicked a hole in the covering of the universe, the water of the Ganges came into this material world to deliver all the fallen souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Lord kicked a hole in the covering of the universe, the water of the Ganges came into this material world to deliv..."
- 02:3102:31, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,999 N The nails of the Lord pierced through all these layers and made a hole penetrating into the spiritual world. From this hole, the water of the Ganges infiltrated into this material world, and therefore it is said, pada-nakha-nira janita jana-pavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nonetheless, the nails of the Lord pierced through all these layers and made a hole penetrating into the spiritual world. From..."
- 02:2702:27, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,696 N The universe is covered by the five material elements (bhumir apo 'nalo vayuh kham (BG 7.4)). As stated in the sastra, these elements are in layers, each ten times thicker than the previous one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The universe is covered by the five material elements"|"bhūmir āpo 'nalo vāyuḥ kham"|"As stated in the śāstra, these el..."
- 02:1802:18, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,830 N Thus there was nothing uncommon for the Supreme Personality of Godhead when He occupied the entire sky with His body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus there was nothing uncommon for the Supreme Personality of Godhead when He occupied the entire sky with His body"}} {{note..."
- 02:1602:16, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,046 N Srila Jiva Gosvami says that the steps include everything, downward and upward. When one stands up, he certainly occupies certain parts of the sky and certain portions of the earth below his feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī says that the steps include everything, downward and upward. When one stands up, he ce..."
- 02:1202:12, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,878 N One might argue, "Since Bali Maharaja promised Vamanadeva only the land occupied by His steps, why did Lord Vamanadeva occupy the sky also?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One might argue"|"Since Bali Mahārāja promised Vāmanadeva only the land occupied by His steps, why did Lord Vāmanadeva occ..."
- 01:5601:56, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,792 N Thus the parts of the universal body, one after another, are described herein. The knees are the place of birds, and above that are varieties of air. The birds can fly over the mountains, and above the birds are varieties of air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the parts of the universal body, one after another, are described herein. The knees are the place of birds, and above tha..."
- 01:5401:54, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,609 N The study of this universal form begins from the sole. Above the soles are the feet, above the feet are the calves, above the calves are the knees, and above the knees are the thighs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The study of this universal form begins from the sole. Above the soles are the feet, above the feet are the calves, above the..."
- 01:5101:51, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,535 N The universal situation is described herein (SB 8.20.23) in regard to the complete constitution of the Lord's gigantic universal form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The universal situation is described herein in regard to the complete constitution of the Lord's gigantic universal form"}} {{..."
- 01:4701:47, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,197 N This acintya-bhedabheda - simultaneous oneness and difference - is the perfect philosophy propounded by Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This acintya-bhedābheda—simultaneous oneness and difference—is the perfect philosophy propounded by Lord Śrī Caitanya M..."
- 01:4501:45, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,323 N The seer is a part of the whole, but he is not equal to the whole. The part of the whole, the seer, is also one with the whole, but since he is but a part, he cannot be the complete whole at any time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The seer is a part of the whole, but he is not equal to the whole. The part of the whole, the seer, is also one with the whole..."
- 01:4101:41, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,116 N Thus there is dvaita-vada; there are always two entities - the seer and the seen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus there is dvaita-vāda; there are always two entities—the seer and the seen"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{..."
- 01:3901:39, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,229 N Here, Bali Maharaja was the seer of the Personality of Godhead's universal body, and that body was that which was seen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here, Bali Mahārāja was the seer of the Personality of Godhead's universal body, and that body was that which was seen"}} {{..."
- 01:3601:36, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,534 N Mayavadi philosophers think that since the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, has become everything, He has no separate existence. Their philosophy is called advaita-vada. Actually, however, their philosophy is not correct Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādī philosophers think that since the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, has become everything, He h..."
- 01:3201:32, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,436 N In Bhagavad-gita, the Supreme Personality of Godhead says, BG 10.8 - Krsna is the origin of everything. BG 7.19 - Krsna is everything. BG 9.4 - everything rests in the body of the Lord, yet the Lord is not everywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā, the Supreme Personality of Godhead says, ahaṁ sarvasya prabhavo mattaḥ sarvaṁ pravartate"|"Kṛṣ..."
11 January 2021
- 03:4303:43, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,539 N In this regard, the example is given that when one's face is decorated with a garland and sandalwood pulp, the reflection of one's face in a mirror automatically becomes beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, the example is given that when one's face is decorated with a garland and sandalwood pulp, the reflection of o..."
- 03:3903:39, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,765 N Similarly, when we offer anything with devotion and faith, what we offer does not belong to us, nor does it enrich the opulence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. But if one offers whatever he has in his possession, he becomes a recognized devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, when we offer anything with devotion and faith, what we offer does not belong to us, nor does it enrich the opulenc..."
- 03:3303:33, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,708 N When one takes a palmful of water from the Ganges, the Ganges does not lose anything, similarly if a devotee offers a palmful of water to the Ganges, the Ganges does not increase. But by such offering, the devotee is celebrated as a devotee of Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, when one takes a palmful of water from the Ganges, the Ganges does not lose anything, and similarly if a devotee off..."