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30 April 2021
- 08:5708:57, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,120 N As bell metal can be turned into gold when treated with mercury, a disciple initiated by a bona fide guru immediately attains the position of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As bell metal can be turned into gold when treated with mercury, a disciple initiated by a bona fide guru immediately attains..."
- 08:5408:54, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,658 N On the whole, when a person is initiated according to the pancaratrika-vidhi, he has already attained the position of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the whole, when a person is initiated according to the pancaratrika-vidhi, he has already attained the position of a brahma..."
- 08:5208:52, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,705 N Balitvat krsna-mantranam samskarapeksanam na hi: “The Krsna mantra is so strong that there is no question of sodhana.” (Hari-bhakti-vilasa 1.235) As far as diksa is concerned, one should consult Madhya-lila 15.108 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Balitvāt kṛṣṇa-mantrāṇāṁ saṁskārāpekṣaṇaṁ na hi"|"The Kṛṣṇa mantra is so strong that there is no..."
- 08:4908:49, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,104 N There is sodhana, or purification of the mantra, but there is no such consideration for the Krsna mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is sodhana, or purification of the mantra, but there is no such consideration for the Krsna mantra"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 08:3108:31, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,138 N When one is fit to accept the mantra, one is initiated by the pancaratrika-vidhi or the vaidika-vidhi. In any case, the result is the same Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is fit to accept the mantra, one is initiated by the pancaratrika-vidhi or the vaidika-vidhi. In any case, the result..."
- 08:2908:29, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,168 N Unless one is fit according to the estimation of the spiritual master, one cannot accept a mantra from the pancaratrika-vidhi or the vaidika-vidhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is fit according to the estimation of the spiritual master, one cannot accept a mantra from the pancaratrika-vidhi..."
- 08:2708:27, 30 April 2021 diff hist +3,649 N According to Vedic principles, only a brahmana who is fully engaged in his occupational duties can be initiated. Sudras and women are not admitted to a vaidika initiation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, according to Vedic principles, only a brāhmaṇa who is fully engaged in his occupational duties can be initiated...."
- 08:2408:24, 30 April 2021 diff hist +3,481 N If one is sincerely eager to chant the Hare Krsna mantra or diksa-mantra, one is qualified to be initiated according to the pancaratrika process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is sincerely eager to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra or dīkṣā-mantra, one is qualified to be initiated according..."
- 08:2108:21, 30 April 2021 diff hist +3,544 N If one actually wants to serve Krsna, it doesn’t matter whether one is a sudra, vaisya or even a woman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one actually wants to serve Krsna, it doesn’t matter whether one is a sudra, vaisya or even a woman"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 08:1808:18, 30 April 2021 diff hist +3,343 N Sudras and women who are chaste and sincerely interested in understanding the Absolute Truth are qualified to be initiated with the pancaratrika-mantras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sudras and women who are chaste and sincerely interested in understanding the Absolute Truth are qualified to be initiated wit..."
- 08:0508:05, 30 April 2021 diff hist +19,700 Each and every mantra has its own spiritual significance. The spiritual master has to select a mantra for his disciple according to the disciple's ability to chant different mantras No edit summary current
- 08:0208:02, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,689 N There is the mantra known as the dvadasaksara mantra, composed of twelve syllables, and there is the mantra composed of eighteen syllables. Similarly, there are the Narasimha mantra, the Rama mantra, the Gopala mantra and so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is the mantra known as the dvadasaksara mantra, composed of twelve syllables, and there is the mantra composed of eighte..."
- 07:5907:59, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,700 N The word sarva-mantra-vicarana in the present verse of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta means “considering all different types of mantras.” There are different kinds of mantras for different kinds of devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word sarva-mantra-vicāraṇa in the present verse of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta means"|"considering all different types..."
- 07:5607:56, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,738 N On that platform (visuddha-sattva) one can then understand, aradhyo bhagavan vrajesa-tanayas tad-dhama vrndavanam: “The Supreme Personality of Godhead, the son of Nanda Maharaja, is to be worshiped along with His transcendental abode, Vrndavana” Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On that platform one can then understand, ārādhyo bhagavān vrajeśa-tanayas tad-dhāma vṛndāvanam"|"The Supreme Personal..."
- 07:5307:53, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,363 N The position of visuddha-sattva is the position of uncontaminated goodness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The position of visuddha-sattva is the position of uncontaminated goodness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
- 07:4407:44, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,565 N When one is completely free from the influence of all the modes of material nature, one becomes a pure Vaisnava on the devotional platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, when one is completely free from the influence of all the modes of material nature, one becomes a pure Vaiṣṇava o..."
- 07:4107:41, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,578 N When one is simply in the mode of ignorance, one becomes a devotee of Lord Siva because Lord Siva is the predominating deity of the mode of ignorance within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is simply in the mode of ignorance, one becomes a devotee of Lord Siva because Lord Siva is the predominating deity o..."
- 07:2807:28, 30 April 2021 diff hist +4,584 N When the mode of goodness is mixed with the mode of passion, one worships the sun-god, Vivasvan. When the mode of goodness is mixed with the mode of ignorance, one worships Ganapati, or Ganesa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the mode of goodness is mixed with the mode of passion, one worships the sun-god, Vivasvan. When the mode of goodness is..."
- 07:2507:25, 30 April 2021 diff hist +5,059 N In material consciousness, even one who is situated in the mode of goodness is susceptible to pollution by the modes of passion and ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In material consciousness, however, even one who is situated in the mode of goodness is susceptible to pollution by the modes..."
- 07:2107:21, 30 April 2021 diff hist +5,606 N There are three modes of nature in the material world, but when one is situated spiritually, he is above the material modes, even though he lives in this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are three modes of nature in the material world, but when one is situated spiritually, he is above the material modes, e..."
- 07:0707:07, 30 April 2021 diff hist +5,637 N Whoever thinks Lord Visnu and the demigods are on the same level is to be immediately considered a rogue as far as spiritual understanding is concerned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whoever thinks Lord Visnu and the demigods are on the same level is to be immediately considered a rogue as far as spiritual u..."
- 07:0407:04, 30 April 2021 diff hist +6,119 N Demigod worship is meant for unintelligent men because the benefits derived from demigod worship are all material, temporary and retractable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Demigod worship is meant for unintelligent men because the benefits derived from demigod worship are all material, temporary a..."
- 07:0207:02, 30 April 2021 diff hist +6,747 N There is a proper method to water a tree: one should water the root. But if one waters the leaves and branches instead, he is simply wasting his time. If one worships the demigods to the exclusion of Lord Visnu, his rewards will only be material Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a proper method to water a tree: one should water the root. But if one waters the leaves and branches instead, he is..."
- 06:5706:57, 30 April 2021 diff hist +5,146 N Demigods are also living entities and parts and parcels of Krsna. Therefore in one sense one worships Krsna when one worships the demigods, but not in the proper way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Demigods are also living entities and parts and parcels of Krsna. Therefore in one sense one worships Krsna when one worships..."
- 06:5406:54, 30 April 2021 diff hist +3,705 N Those who are devotees of other gods and who worship them with faith actually worship only Me, O son of Kunti, but they do so in a wrong way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are devotees of other gods and who worship them with faith actually worship only Me, O son of Kunti, but they do so..."
- 06:3706:37, 30 April 2021 diff hist +3,730 N A person who worships the demigods and gives up Lord Vasudeva is like a man who gives up the protection of his mother for the shelter of a witch Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who worships the demigods and gives up Lord Vasudeva is like a man who gives up the protection of his mother for the..."
- 06:3506:35, 30 April 2021 diff hist +3,908 N Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regulations of worship according to their own natures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regul..."
- 06:3106:31, 30 April 2021 diff hist +7,791 N The words sevya bhagavan in this verse of the Caitanya-caritamrta are important. Bhagavan indicates the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu. Lord Visnu alone is worshipable. There is no need to worship demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words sevya bhagavan in this verse of the Caitanya-caritamrta are important. Bhagavan indicates the Supreme Personality of..."
- 06:2706:27, 30 April 2021 diff hist +8,054 N Their (caste gosvamis who professionally create some disciples) aim is to make the connection between the spiritual master and the disciple into a very cheap thing. They are not serious in wanting to understand spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their aim is to make the connection between the spiritual master and the disciple into a very cheap thing. They are not seriou..."
- 06:2306:23, 30 April 2021 diff hist +6,048 N Such a relationship (gosvamis who professionally create some disciples who do not care for them) is condemned by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, who calls such spiritual masters and disciples a society of cheaters and cheated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such spiritual masters are satisfied simply to get some material benefits from their disciples. Such a relationship is condemn..."
- 06:1706:17, 30 April 2021 diff hist +5,998 N There are many caste gosvamis who professionally create some disciples who do not care for them or their instructions. Such spiritual masters are satisfied simply to get some material benefits from their disciples Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many caste gosvamis who professionally create some disciples who do not care for them or their instructions. Such sp..."
- 06:1406:14, 30 April 2021 diff hist +10,351 If a so-called spiritual master accepts a disciple for his personal benefit or for material gain, the relationship between the spiritual master and the disciple turns into a material affair, and the spiritual master becomes like a smarta-guru No edit summary current
- 06:1006:10, 30 April 2021 diff hist +11,970 One who accepts a visayi disciple is not a bona fide spiritual master. Even if he is, his position may be damaged due to association with an unscrupulous visayi No edit summary current
- 06:0706:07, 30 April 2021 diff hist +5,969 N The spiritual master does not accept a materially opulent disciple just to advertise the fact that he has such a big disciple. He knows that by associating with such visayi disciples, he may fall down Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master does not accept a materially opulent disciple just to advertise the fact that he has such a big disciple...."
- 05:5905:59, 30 April 2021 diff hist +6,038 N Sometimes visayis pose as disciples of a reputed spiritual master just to cover their activities and advertise themselves as advanced in spiritual knowledge. In other words, they want to attain material success Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes viṣayīs pose as disciples of a reputed spiritual master just to cover their activities and advertise themselves a..."
- 05:5505:55, 30 April 2021 diff hist +6,223 N Those who are materially interested are called visayis (karmis), which indicates that they are very fond of sense gratification. Such visayis sometimes approach a famous guru and ask to become a disciple just as a matter of fashion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are materially interested are called viṣayīs"|"which indicates that they are very fond of sense gratification. Su..."
- 05:5005:50, 30 April 2021 diff hist +5,977 N A spiritual master should not be very anxious to accept a disciple because of his material opulences. Sometimes a big businessman or landlord may approach a spiritual master for initiation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A spiritual master should not be very anxious to accept a disciple because of his material opulences. Sometimes a big business..."
29 April 2021
- 09:2509:25, 29 April 2021 diff hist +5,985 N As far as the mutual testing of the spiritual master and disciple is concerned, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura explains that a bona fide disciple must be very inquisitive to understand the transcendental subject matter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the mutual testing of the spiritual master and disciple is concerned, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura explai..."
- 09:2009:20, 29 April 2021 diff hist +6,252 N The bona fide disciple should be inquisitive to understand transcendental subject matter. He must not search out faults among good qualities, and he should no longer be interested in material topics. His only interest should be Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bona fide disciple should be inquisitive to understand transcendental subject matter. He must not search out faults among..."
- 09:1609:16, 29 April 2021 diff hist +5,555 N One must love the spiritual master with unflinching faith, and one must be very steady and fixed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must love the spiritual master with unflinching faith, and one must be very steady and fixed"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswa..."
- 09:1209:12, 29 April 2021 diff hist +4,342 N He (disciple) should be interested only in understanding the science of God, and he should be ready to consider all points in this matter. He should no longer think, “I am this body,” or, “This thing belongs to me” Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should be interested only in understanding the science of God, and he should be ready to consider all points in this matter..."
- 09:0609:06, 29 April 2021 diff hist +4,365 N The disciple must have the following qualifications. He must give up interest in the material bodily conception. He must give up material lust, anger, greed, illusion, madness and envy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The disciple must have the following qualifications. He must give up interest in the material bodily conception. He must give..."
- 09:0309:03, 29 April 2021 diff hist +4,315 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura introduced the system of giving the sacred thread to a bona fide Vaisnava, and we are following in his footsteps Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura introduced the system of giving the sacred thread to a bona fide Vaisnava, and we are..."
- 09:0009:00, 29 April 2021 diff hist +4,633 N The disciple renders devotional service under the guidance of the spiritual master or his representative for at least six months to a year. He is then recommended for a second initiation, during which a sacred thread is offered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way the disciple renders devotional service under the guidance of the spiritual master or his representative for at le..."
- 08:5708:57, 29 April 2021 diff hist +5,171 N In Western countries especially, we first observe whether a potential disciple is prepared to follow the regulative principles. Then he is given the name of a Vaisnava servant & initiated to chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, at least sixteen rounds daily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Western countries especially, we first observe whether a potential disciple is prepared to follow the regulative principles..." current
- 08:4508:45, 29 April 2021 diff hist +4,712 N In our Krsna consciousness movement, the requirement is that one must be prepared to give up the four pillars of sinful life - illicit sex, meat-eating, intoxication and gambling Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, the requirement is that one must be prepared to give up the four pillars of sinful..."
- 08:4208:42, 29 April 2021 diff hist +4,540 N A disciple’s qualifications must be observed by the spiritual master before he is accepted as a disciple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, a disciple’s qualifications must be observed by the spiritual master before he is accepted as a disciple"}} {{not..."
- 08:4008:40, 29 April 2021 diff hist +19,563 Every Vaisnava is a spiritual master, and a spiritual master is automatically expert in brahminical behavior. He also understands the Vedic sastras No edit summary current
- 08:3808:38, 29 April 2021 diff hist +4,454 N If one is not a qualified brahmana, he is not expert in studying the Vedic literatures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is not a qualified brahmana, he is not expert in studying the Vedic literatures"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{co..."
- 08:3108:31, 29 April 2021 diff hist +4,919 N The caste system method of distinguishing a brahmana by birth is not acceptable when applied to a bona fide spiritual master. A spiritual master is a qualified brahmana and acarya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The caste system method of distinguishing a brahmana by birth is not acceptable when applied to a bona fide spiritual master...." current