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9 March 2021
- 10:0810:08, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,747 Because Nabhaga did not return from the place of his spiritual master, his brothers thought that he had taken brhadvrata-brahmacarya. Therefore, they did not preserve his share, and when he returned they gave him their father as his share Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0810:08, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,012 Bali decided not to follow his spiritual master's instruction that he deny his promise to Vamanadeva; instead, he decided to give the land according to the promise and be everlastingly celebrated as one of the twelve mahajanas (balir vaiyasakir vayam) Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0810:08, 9 March 2021 diff hist +6,336 Bali Maharaja was then given the whole of Sutala for his residence and kingdom Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0710:07, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,445 Bali Maharaja had confidentially decided to give the gift to Lord Vamanadeva without discussion, but because such a decision would hurt the hearts of the asuras and his spiritual master, Sukracarya, he spoke equivocally Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0710:07, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,742 Bali Maharaja gave only three paces of land in charity to Vamanadeva, and he also offered a little water which Lord Vamanadeva accepted, and thereby Bali Maharaja attained the position of Indra Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 10:0610:06, 9 March 2021 diff hist +14,438 Authorities give... Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0510:05, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,754 At the present moment, the entire world is in this deplorable condition because of giving rights to so many interests. This is due to the degradation of the four castes of varnas and asramas Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0410:04, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,026 At that time Balabhadra Bhattacarya placed a request at the lotus feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. He said, "Please give me permission to go see Lord Krsna directly" Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0410:04, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,499 At such times of slight appearance, no consideration is given to it; as when one is eating some palatable dishes, if one also eats a small blade of grass, he will not taste it, nor will he care to distinguish what its taste is like Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0410:04, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,678 At such a time (after giving birth to many children and becoming older and older) the wife becomes detestable to the very man who accepted her in her younger days Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 10:0310:03, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,461 Association. By association one can become spiritualized. It is very important thing. We are opening so many branches all over the world with this purpose, to give the facility of association Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 10:0310:03, 9 March 2021 diff hist +1,835 Asamanjasa was a jati-smara; because of his mystic power, he did not forget his previous consciousness. Thus he could give life to the dead Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0310:03, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,008 As you want to publish a comprehensive article about my activities in the Kalyana, I think it is proper to give you a short history of my coming to the western world Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0310:03, 9 March 2021 diff hist +1,289 As you think fit, give twenty, fifteen, twelve, ten or five coins to each of them Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0210:02, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,295 As you have suggested that someone from our institution be opted as a member of the Managing Committee., I have selected Sri Vishvambhar Dayala as well as myself. Both of us may be made members, and I shall give instructions through him Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0210:02, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,213 As you are not living separately, you may put your deity on the regular temple altar, and as they are caring for the deity and feeding and dressing and cleansing, so the temple pujari may also give your deity the proper care and worship Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0110:01, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,286 As such, it is not befitting that the guru's servant should engage in My personal service. Yet My spiritual master has given this order. What shall I do Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 10:0110:01, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,190 As stated in Bhagavad-gita 17.20 - That gift which is given out of duty, at the proper time and place, to a worthy person, and without expectation of return is considered to be charity in the mode of goodness Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 10:0110:01, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,720 As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.27), prakrteh kriyamanani gunaih karmani sarvasah. According to the modes of material nature we acquire, the material nature gives us facility for material enjoyment Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0110:01, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,992 As stated in Bhagavad-gita, God can also be pleased even by a fruit and a flower. When there is financial inability and no question of accumulating a dowry by another means, one can give a fruit and flower for the satisfaction of the bridegroom Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 10:0010:00, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,413 As stated by the Lord Himself in Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.10) To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 10:0010:00, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,737 As soon as all the brahmanas and Sanatana Gosvami saw the Nawab appear, they all stood up and respectfully gave him a sitting place to honor him Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 10:0010:00, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,198 As mentioned in the previous verses (SB 3.28.12) (purusarcanam), this purusa is represented as the Paramatma, or Supersoul. A description of the Supersoul, upon whom one must meditate, will be given in the following verses Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5909:59, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,680 As long as we have these temporary bodies, they give us many varieties of tribulation - adhyatmika, adhibhautika & adhidaivika. This is the root cause of all suffering, but this root cause of suffering can be removed by revival of our Krsna consciousness Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5909:59, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,386 As long as the vital life-force is there, the mind works, and under the mind the senses work, and the senses give rise to so many material desires Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5909:59, 9 March 2021 diff hist +7,968 As it is essential to get food grains and water by digging the earth, it is also essential to give protection to the cows and take nectarean milk from their milk bags Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5909:59, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,892 As in the next issue (of our Back To Godhead magazine) there will be no advertisements, we shall be able to give substantial reading matter like that of Bhaktivinode Thakura, "Teachings of the Golden Avatara.'' Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5809:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,314 As expressed by mother Yasoda herein (SB 10.8.42), I am not the owner of possessions, the opulent wife of Nanda Maharaja. The estate, the possessions, the cows and calves and the subjects like the gopis and cowherd men are all given to me Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 09:5809:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,381 As a great king of the entire world, he (Prthu Maharaja) could have given them (the members of the assembly) orders, but he was so humble, meek and honest that he presented his statement for approval in order to clarify his mature decision Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 09:5809:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,021 As a devotee, he was always ready to give respect to other devotees and to engage in the devotional service of the Lord. This is the bhakti-yoga process. Due to all these transcendental activities, King Gaya was always free from the bodily conception Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5809:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,599 As Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu left behind Him the eight verses known as Siksastaka, Rupa Gosvami gave us Upadesamrta so that we may become pure Vaisnavas Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5809:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,284 As I suggested, Kirtanananda Maharaja should be given the top post to give honor to the position of a sannyasi Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5709:57, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,959 As I have several times explained, when initiation is given, the Spiritual Master becomes the spiritual father and the gayatri mantra becomes the spiritual mother and thus second birth takes place Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5609:56, 9 March 2021 diff hist +7,987 Are there no torn clothes lying on the common road? Do the trees, which exist for maintaining others, no longer give alms in charity? Do the rivers, being dried up, no longer supply water to the thirsty Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5509:55, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,300 Anyone who takes pride in doing responsible work but does not give credit to the Supreme Lord is certainly falsely proud and cannot execute anything nicely Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5509:55, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,843 Any saintly person would come, my father would simply say, "Give blessings to my son that he may become a Radharani's servant." That was my father's prayer. He never prayed that "My son may become very rich man." Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 09:5409:54, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,470 Another symptom is that such persons are very careful to step forward when giving speeches. When they speak, they join together the forefinger and thumb Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5409:54, 9 March 2021 diff hist +9,446 Another specific feature of the knowledge given in this verse (SB 6.16.51) is that sabda-brahma is also a form of the Supreme Lord Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5409:54, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,368 Another point is I want to prepare a small pamphlet for Krsna book, giving the description in nutshell with some important pictures Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5309:53, 9 March 2021 diff hist +6,147 Another hint we get from this statement (of Krsna) is that the candalas, or the untouchables, are also not to be neglected by the higher classes and should be given necessary protection Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5309:53, 9 March 2021 diff hist +6,085 Another example is given in the Srimad-Bhagavatam of the elephant who enters into a lake and takes a bath very seriously, cleansing his body thoroughly Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 09:5309:53, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,540 Another example given is that the electric powerhouse is situated in one place, but by its energies many different types of machinery move Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5309:53, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,279 Animals were offered in sacrifice (in Daksa's sacrificial arena) in order to give them renewed life; that was the purpose of having animals there Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5209:52, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,816 And Mukhara replied, "You sinful Jatila, by hearing your words, there is aching in my head! You cannot give any evidence that Krsna has attacked Radharani, the daughter of my granddaughter Kirtida" Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5209:52, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,719 An unchaste woman is very easily carried away by paramours, and it sometimes happens that her husband is violently killed by her paramours. If the yogi gives his mind a chance and does not restrain it... Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5109:51, 9 March 2021 diff hist +18,601 An ordinary family man who works very hard day and night and is successful in giving comforts to the members of his family thereby relishes a kind of mellow Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5109:51, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,695 An example sometimes given to explain the position of the Supreme Lord is that of the sun, which evaporates urine from the earth but is never affected by contamination. The Supreme Lord can never be accused of doing anything wrong Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5009:50, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,419 An example given in this regard (being the supreme controller of the laws of nature, the Lord cannot be under their influence) is that although the wind blows through many places, the air is not affected by the qualities of these places Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:5009:50, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,860 An analogy can be given with the sun globe and the sunshine: to remain in the sunshine does not mean one has gone to the sun globe. The temperature of the sun globe is different from the temperature of the sunshine Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 09:4909:49, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,180 Among these sons, Prsadhra, following the order of his spiritual master, was engaged as a protector of cows. He would stand all night with a sword to give the cows protection Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current