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9 March 2021
- 15:2915:29, 9 March 2021 diff hist +1,680 The girls, being very respectful to Devahuti, brought her forth, and after bathing her with valuable oils and ointments, they gave her fine, new, spotless cloth to cover her body Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2915:29, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,939 The gift offered as a dowry by Devaka to Devaki was not ordinary. Because Devaka was a king, he gave a dowry quite suitable to his royal position Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:2915:29, 9 March 2021 diff hist +8,102 The general rule is that a mendicant devotee will accept a simple small loincloth without asking anyone to give it in charity. He simply salvages it from the rejected torn cloth thrown in the street Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2915:29, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,276 The genealogists would give account completely of the descendants of a particular family Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2515:25, 9 March 2021 diff hist +1,978 The forty-nine Marut demigods were also born from the womb of Diti. None of them had sons. Although they were born of Diti, King Indra gave them a position as demigods Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2415:24, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,646 The following parable may be given. Once a learned astrologer came to the house of a poor man and, seeing his distressed condition, questioned him Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2415:24, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,549 The five daughters of King Sura, named Prtha, Srutadeva, Srutakirti, Srutasrava and Rajadhidevi, were Vasudeva's sisters. Sura gave Prtha to his friend Kunti, who had no issue, and therefore another name of Prtha was Kunti Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2415:24, 9 March 2021 diff hist +7,122 The first requirement for the proper execution of karma-yoga is given herein: one must give the fruits of his activities to the Supreme Brahman, Parabrahman, Krsna. By doing so, one actually situates himself in the renounced order of life, sannyasa Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:2315:23, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,500 The first-class marriage is held by inviting a suitable bridegroom for the daughter and giving her in charity, well dressed and well decorated with ornaments, along with a dowry according to the means of the father Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2315:23, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,482 The farmers should be trained up to become devotees of Krishna. The same Idea I have already given for Hyderabad farm Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2215:22, 9 March 2021 diff hist +12,338 The expert physician gives you yogurt mixed with some medicine. Actually medicine is just to bluff the patient. Actually the yogurt will act Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2215:22, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,254 The example of the sun planet is given here because the sun is ever-illuminating, like the spiritual sky, where there are innumerable illuminating Vaikuntha planets Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:2215:22, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,494 The example of dhira is given in the Kumara-sambhava poetry, by Kalidasa. We had our syllabus studying Kumara-sambhava in our I.A. class in college Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2215:22, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,759 The example of a mango can be given here. If one gets an unripe mango, it is still a mango, and when it is ripe it remains the same mango, but it has become more tasteful and relishable Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2115:21, 9 March 2021 diff hist +6,320 The example may be given that a cat carries a mouse in its mouth and also carries a kitten in its mouth. Both the mouse and the kitten are carried in the same mouth, but the perception of the mouse is different from that of the kitten Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2115:21, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,044 The example is given that a person may apparently abstain from sleep all day, but as long as he is not spiritually enlightened he is actually sleeping Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2015:20, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,911 The example is given of the fire in wood. The fire kindled in wood is always the same, although the wood may be of different types Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2015:20, 9 March 2021 diff hist +7,267 The example is given in this connection (although we cannot see God, He can see us) that the sunshine is present when the sun is present, but when the sun is not present, or when we cannot see the sun, this does not mean that the sun is lost Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:2015:20, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,649 The example is given here (in SB 3.15.49) of tulasi leaves. The tulasi leaf is very useful even from the medicinal or antiseptic point of view. It is considered sacred and is offered to the lotus feet of the Lord Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:2015:20, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,874 The example is being given in this connection that when there is a forest fire the extensive blazing automatically kills all the snakes in the forest Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:1915:19, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,210 The example given in this verse is that when the wind blows, particles of dust float in the air. Gradually lightning occurs, and then torrents of rain follow, and thus the rainy season creates a situation of varieties in the forest Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:1915:19, 9 March 2021 diff hist +6,806 The example given in this regard (in SB 7.9.31) - vasukalavad asti-tarvoh - is very easy to understand. Everything exists in time, yet there are different phases of the time factor - present, past and future. Present, past and future are one Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:1915:19, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,625 The example given in this connection (SB 6.10.11) is that when an earthen pot is broken, the small portion of the sky within the pot is united with the large sky outside the pot. Mayavadi philosophers misunderstand this description of Srimad-Bhagavatam Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:1815:18, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,361 The example given here (in SB 8.12.11) compares the Lord to the air, which is within the vast sky and within every body but still is different from everything Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:1815:18, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,466 The example given here (in SB 7.1.28-29) concerns the grassworm that becomes beelike because of constantly thinking of the bee that forces it to enter a hole. By always thinking of the bee in fear, the grassworm starts to become a bee Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:1815:18, 9 March 2021 diff hist +8,270 The example can be given of a small light and the sunlight. The sunlight is perceived everywhere, even within the room or in the sky, but the small light is experienced within a specific limit Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:0515:05, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,591 The evil spirits like Bhutas, Pretas, Pisacas, Yaksas, Raksasas and Vinayakas, are always ready to give trouble to the body, the life air and the senses, causing loss of memory, madness and bad dreams Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:0515:05, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,888 The essence of all auspicious activities, such as performing yajna, giving in charity, observing vratas, and undergoing austerities, is included in the Krsna consciousness movement Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:0415:04, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,702 The essence is given in Bhagavad-gita Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:0315:03, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,807 The dowry system is not illegal, as some have tried to prove. The dowry is a gift given to the daughter by the father to show good will, and it is compulsory Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:0315:03, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,131 The difference is that the impersonalist denies personality in the ultimate issue, whereas the devotee gives more importance to the Personality of Godhead Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:0315:03, 9 March 2021 diff hist +6,273 The devotees of Krsna should be trained up both ways: not only to give protection to the devotees, to give them encouragement, but if need be, they should be prepared to kill the demons Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:0215:02, 9 March 2021 diff hist +1,636 The devotees gave their opinion and said, "The Lord will never meet the King, and if we requested Him to do so, the Lord would surely feel very unhappy" Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:0215:02, 9 March 2021 diff hist +8,945 The devotee should show mercy to the fallen souls and also give them the assurance of fearlessness Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:0215:02, 9 March 2021 diff hist +7,649 The demons said "Let us kill all the cows, which are the source of butter, which is so necessary for performing sacrifices. Please give us your (Kamsa) permission to kill all these creatures" Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:0115:01, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,646 The demon (Vrkasura), however, wanted to become immortal by killing everyone with the touch of his hand. Lord Siva could understand this, but because he had promised, he gave him the benediction Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:0115:01, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,860 The demon (Daitya) was very encouraged to learn from Varuna that there was one fighter who could actually combat him, and he was very enthusiastic to search out the Supreme Personality of Godhead just to give Him a fight Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:0115:01, 9 March 2021 diff hist +2,395 The demon, who had golden hair on his head and fearful tusks, gave chase to the Lord while He was rising from the water, even as an alligator would chase an elephant Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 15:0115:01, 9 March 2021 diff hist +1,996 The demigods who always travel in outer space gave King Prthu the arts to perform dramas, sing songs, play musical instruments and disappear at his will. The great sages also offered him infallible blessings. The ocean offered him a conchshell Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:0015:00, 9 March 2021 diff hist +4,435 The demigods continue: After performing the very difficult tasks of executing Vedic ritualistic sacrifices, undergoing austerities, observing vows and giving charity, we have achieved this position as inhabitants of the heavenly planets Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 15:0015:00, 9 March 2021 diff hist +7,773 The demigods cannot give any good results to the person who has not executed the prescribed duties; therefore demigods are dependent on the execution of duties and are not absolute in awarding good results to anyone. So why should one care about them? Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 14:5914:59, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,798 The demigods, the directors of the three worlds, wanted to give me whatever benediction I desired Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted
- 14:5914:59, 9 March 2021 diff hist +6,043 The demigod agreed and also gave him the benediction that he would be able to take complete rest. Then King Mucukunda entered the cave of the mountain Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 14:5914:59, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,488 The custom of giving one's daughter in charity with a dowry is still current in India. The gifts are given according to the position of the father of the bride Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 14:5814:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,480 The cows had younger calves who had started sucking milk from their mothers, and some of the cows had newly given birth, but now, because of love, the cows enthusiastically showed their affection for the older calves, which had left off milking Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 14:5814:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +11,932 The cow gives milk, but she does not drink that milk: she eats grass and straw, and her milk is designated as food for human beings. Such is the arrangement of the Lord Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 14:5814:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +5,084 The cow does not give as much milk as it used to give formerly. The production of vegetables and fruits is less than before. As such, all living beings, both men and animals, do not have sumptuous, nourishing food Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 14:5814:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +9,954 The cow, for instance, gives milk, but she does not drink that milk: she eats grass and straw, and her milk is designated as food for human beings Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 14:5814:58, 9 March 2021 diff hist +3,574 The cow's calf not only is beautiful to look at, but also gives satisfaction to the cow, and so she delivers as much milk as possible Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current
- 14:5714:57, 9 March 2021 diff hist +6,375 The conclusion is that because Lord Siva is the master of the three qualities, his devotees are given things manufactured by the interactions of these qualities for the satisfaction of the senses Vanibot #0046: Restore a category that has been deleted current