User contributions for Alankrutha
8 August 2021
- 16:0116:01, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,476 N When Krsna disappeared from the scene of the rasa dance, all the gopis began to repent, saying, "Dear Krsna! We have come here and have left aside our husbands, sons, relatives, brothers and friends! Neglecting their advice, we have come to You" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna disappeared from the scene of the rasa dance, all the gopis began to repent, saying"|""Dear Krsna! We have come her..." current
- 15:5015:50, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,073 N Krsna replied, "Come lean against My shoulder," and as soon as He said this, He disappeared, whereupon Srimati Radhika repined greatly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna replied"|"Come lean against My shoulder"|"and as soon as He said this, He disappeared, whereupon Srimati Radhika repined..." current
- 15:4815:48, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,045 N In the forest, She (Srimati Radhika) told Krsna, "My dear Krsna, I am unable to move anymore. Now if You like You can take Me wherever You desire" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the forest, She told Krsna"|"My dear Krsna, I am unable to move anymore. Now if You like You can take Me wherever You desir..." current
- 15:4615:46, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,115 N Although they (gopis) were all equally beautiful, He (Krsna) satisfied Her (Srimati Radhika) in this way, and She began to think proudly, "My dear Lord Krsna has left the beautiful gopis, and He is satisfied with Me alone" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although they were all equally beautiful, He satisfied Her in this way, and She began to think proudly"|"My dear Lord Krsna ha..."
- 15:4415:44, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,233 N Regarding the dealings of the gopis with Sri Krsna in Vrndavana, it is described (SB 10.30.36-40) that when Sri Krsna took Srimati Radhika alone from the rasa dance, She thought that Krsna had left all the other gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding the dealings of the gopis with Sri Krsna in Vrndavana, it is described"|"that when Sri Krsna took Srimati Radhika al..." current
- 15:0415:04, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,177 N There are other descriptions of Krsna's being treated as an ordinary person (SB 10.18.24). Indeed, when He was defeated in games with His friends, the cowherd boys, Krsna would carry them - notably Sridama - on His shoulders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are other descriptions of Krsna's being treated as an ordinary person"|"Indeed, when He was defeated in games with His f..."
- 15:0215:02, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,846 N It is stated (SB 10.9.12) that Mother Yasoda bound the child Krsna with a rope, as if He were an ordinary son born of her body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that Mother Yasoda bound the child Krsna with a rope, as if He were an ordinary son born of her body"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
- 15:0015:00, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,069 N The Personality of Godhead, who is worshiped by all the Vedas and Upanisads, as well as by the sankhya system of philosophy and all authorized scriptures, was considered to be born in her (Yasoda's) womb Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead, who is worshiped by all the Vedas and Upaniṣads, as well as by the sāṅkhya system of philosop..."
- 14:4514:45, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,958 N When Krsna was playing jokes on Rukmini, she feared that Krsna might leave her and became so perturbed that she dropped the fan with which she was fanning Him and fainted, falling unconscious on the floor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Kṛṣṇa was playing jokes on Rukmiṇī, she feared that Kṛṣṇa might leave her and became so perturbed that she..."
- 14:3914:39, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,315 N Upon seeing the awesome universal form of Krsna, Arjuna said: I have dishonored You many times while relaxing or while lying on the same bed or eating together, sometimes alone and sometimes in front of many friends. Please excuse me for all my offenses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have dishonored You many times while relaxing or while lying on the same bed or eating together, sometimes alone and sometim..."
- 14:3414:34, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,197 N Upon seeing the awesome universal form of Krsna, Arjuna said: I have in the past addressed You as 'O Krsna,' 'O Yadava,' 'O my friend,' without knowing Your glories. Please forgive whatever I may have done in madness or in love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"upon seeing the awesome universal form, Arjuna said"|"I have in the past addressed You as"|"O Krsna"|"O Yadava"|"O my friend"|..."
- 14:3214:32, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,853 N Although the Supreme Lord was present as their child, Devaki and Vasudeva began to pray to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Supreme Lord was present as their child, Devaki and Vasudeva began to pray to Him"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankr..." current
- 14:3014:30, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,200 N When Krsna appeared as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki, His parents prayed to the Lord with awe and veneration because they understood that the Supreme Lord Krsna or Visnu had appeared before them as their little child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Krsna appeared as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki, His parents prayed to the Lord with awe and veneration because they und..."
- 14:1514:15, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,830 N When there is friendship, paternal affection and conjugal love, however such awe and veneration are reduced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is friendship, paternal affection and conjugal love, however such awe and veneration are reduced"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 14:1414:14, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,339 N In Gokula Vrndavana, love is freely exchanged, and although the cowherd boys and damsels of Vrndavana know that Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they do not show awe and veneration because of the great intimacy of their relationship with Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in Gokula Vṛndāvana, love is freely exchanged, and although the cowherd boys and damsels of Vṛndāvana know that Kṛṣ..."
- 14:1114:11, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,172 N This type of attachment (with awe and veneration) might be characterized by a certain lack of freedom, and it is exhibited in Mathura and in the Vaikuntha planets. In these abodes of the Lord, the spirit of transcendental loving service is restricted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This type of attachment might be characterized by a certain lack of freedom, and it is exhibited in Mathurā and in the Vaiku..."
- 14:1014:10, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,911 N Attachment to Krsna can also be broken down into two categories. On one platform there is attachment with awe and veneration Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Attachment to Kṛṣṇa can also be broken down into two categories. On one platform there is attachment with awe and venera..."
- 14:0014:00, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,025 N In conjugal love there are the damsels of Vraja, Vrndavana, and the queens and goddesses of fortune in Dvaraka. No one can count the vast number of devotees in this rasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In conjugal love there are the damsels of Vraja, Vṛndāvana, and the queens and goddesses of fortune in Dvārakā. No one ca..." current
- 13:5713:57, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,065 N As far as those relating to Krsna in paternal love, they include devotees like Yasoda and Maharaja Nanda - that is, Krsna's mother, father, uncle and similar relatives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as those relating to Kṛṣṇa in paternal love, they include devotees like Yaśodā and Mahārāja Nanda - that is,..." current
- 13:5513:55, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,973 N Devotees in the third stage, the stage of friendship, are Sridama in Vrndavana and Bhima and Arjuna in Dvaraka and on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra. There are many others also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees in the third stage, the stage of friendship, are Śrīdāmā in Vṛndāvana and Bhīma and Arjuna in Dvārakā and o..." current
- 13:5313:53, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,312 N Examples of devotees in the second stage, the dasya stage of servitorship, are Raktaka, Citraka and Patraka in the Gokula rasa. These all function as servants of Krsna. In Dvaraka there is Daruka, and in the Vaikuntha planets there are Hanuman and others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Examples of devotees in the second stage, the dāsya stage of servitorship, are Raktaka, Citraka and Patraka in the Gokula ras..." current
- 13:3813:38, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,948 N The four Kumaras (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumara and Sanatana) are also examples of this stage - of santa-bhaktas, or devotees in the neutral stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four Kumāras (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumāra and Sanātana) are also examples of this stage"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ala..." current
- 13:3613:36, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,137 N Examples of santa-bhaktas, or devotees in the neutral stage, are the nine yogis named Kavi, Havi, Antariksa, Prabuddha, Pippalayana, Avirhotra, Dravida or Drumila, Camasa and Karabhajana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Examples of śānta-bhaktas, or devotees in the neutral stage, are the nine yogīs named Kavi, Havi, Antarīkṣa, Prabuddha,..." current
- 13:3013:30, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,188 N The five primary rasas constantly remain within the heart of the pure devotee, and the seven secondary rasas sometimes appear and disappear to enrich the flavors and tastes of the primary ones. After enriching the primary rasas, they disappear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The five primary rasas constantly remain within the heart of the pure devotee, and the seven secondary rasas sometimes appear..."
- 13:2813:28, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,039 N For example, Bhisma related to Krsna as a warrior in the chivalrous rasa. Hiranyakasipu, however, experienced an exchange of the ghastly and devastating rasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For example, Bhīṣma related to Kṛṣṇa as a warrior in the chivalrous rasa. Hiraṇyakaśipu, however, experienced an e..." current
- 13:2613:26, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,423 N Besides five primary rasas, or relationships, there are seven secondary rasas which consist of laughing, having wonderful visions, entering into a chivalrous relationship, experiencing pity, feeling anger and experiencing ghastliness and devastation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Besides these five primary rasas, or relationships, there are seven secondary rasas which consist of laughing, having wonderfu..." current
- 13:2113:21, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,141 N It is at this stage (of madhura-rati) that Krsna and the damsels of Vraja glanced at one another, for on this platform there is an exchange of loving glances, motions of the eyes, pleasant words, attractive smiles, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is at this stage that Kṛṣṇa and the damsels of Vraja glanced at one another, for on this platform there is an exchang..."
- 13:1613:16, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,924 N In the fifth stage, called madhura-rati, there is an actual transcendental exchange of conjugal love between the lover and the beloved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the fifth stage, called madhura-rati, there is an actual transcendental exchange of conjugal love between the lover and the..."
- 13:1113:11, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,889 N The devotee in this stage (of vatsalya-rati) attains the position wherein he can embrace the Supreme Lord and even kiss His head Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee in this stage attains the position wherein he can embrace the Supreme Lord and even kiss His head"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
- 13:0713:07, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,303 N Instead of worshiping the Lord, the living entity, as a parent of the Supreme, becomes an object of worship for the Supreme. At this stage the Lord depends on the mercy of His pure devotee and puts Himself under the control of the devotee to be raised Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instead of worshiping the Lord, the living entity, as a parent of the Supreme, becomes an object of worship for the Supreme Pe..."
- 12:5712:57, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,175 N In the fourth stage, called vatsalya-rati, the fraternal affection evinced in the preceding stage develops into paternal affection. At this time the living entity tries to be the parent of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the fourth stage, called vātsalya-rati, the fraternal affection evinced in the preceding stage develops into paternal affe..." current
- 12:5212:52, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,396 N On this level (of sakhya-rati) there are fraternal exchanges with the God, and one is free from all bondage. At this stage one practically forgets his inferior position as a living entity, but at the same time he has the greatest respect for the Supreme Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On this level there are fraternal exchanges with the Supreme Person, and one is free from all bondage. At this stage one pract..."
- 12:4412:44, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,242 N In the third stage, called sakhya-rati, transcendental love is developed, and one associates with the Supreme on an equal level of love and respect. As this stage is further developed, there is joking and such relaxed exchanges as laughing and so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the third stage, called sakhya-rati, transcendental love is developed, and one associates with the Supreme on an equal leve..." current
- 12:3712:37, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,344 N At dasya-rati stage, there is an awakening of natural affection, such as is felt by a son who grows up and begins to appreciate his father's benedictions. At this stage the living entity wants to serve the Supreme Lord instead of serving maya, illusion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is an awakening of natural affection, such as is felt by a son who grows up and begins to appreciate his father's benedi..."
- 12:2612:26, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,282 N In the second stage, which is called dasya-rati, a person appreciates his position as being everlastingly subordinate to the Supreme Lord, and he understands that he is eternally dependent on the causeless mercy of the Supreme Person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the second stage, which is called dāsya-rati, a person appreciates his position as being everlastingly subordinate to the..." current
- 12:2112:21, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,801 N One who attains this stage (santa-rati) does not exactly engage in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, for this is a neutral stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who attains this stage does not exactly engage in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, for this is a neutral sta..." current
- 12:2012:20, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,136 N The transcendental rasas, or relationships, can be divided into five. The initial stage is called santa-rati, wherein one who is liberated from material contamination appreciates the greatness of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The transcendental rasas, or relationships, can be divided into five. The initial stage is called santa-rati, wherein one who..."
- 12:1412:14, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,216 N All these symptoms (of transcendental activities) are not awakened simultaneously; they act according to the exchange of transcendental relationships. Sometimes one symptom is prominent, and at another time another is prominent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these symptoms are not awakened simultaneously; they act according to the exchange of transcendental relationships. Someti..." current
- 12:1212:12, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,966 N The higher stage of ecstasy can be characterized by the following thirteen transcendental activities: (8) breathing heavily, (9) forgetting social conventions, (10) salivating, (11) laughing, (12) aching, (13) coughing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"(8) breathing heavily, (9) forgetting social conventions, (10) salivating, (11) laughing, (12) aching, (13) coughing"}} {{note..."
- 10:5510:55, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,106 N The higher stage of ecstasy can be characterized by the following thirteen transcendental activities: (1) dancing, (2) rolling on the floor, (3) singing, (4) clapping, (5) bristling of the hairs of the body, (6) thundering, (7) yawning Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The higher stage of ecstasy can be characterized by the following thirteen transcendental activities: (1) dancing, (2) rolling..." current
- 10:5010:50, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,265 N In the atmarama verse of the SB, it is said that those who are already situated on the platform of self-realization are attracted by the transcendental qualities of Krsna. This means that Krsna's qualities are not material but pure and transcendental Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the ātmārāma verse of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam where it is said that those who are already situated on the platform of s..."
- 10:4810:48, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,800 N The Lord's spiritual qualities are so great and so enchanting that they can even attract a liberated person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord's spiritual qualities are so great and so enchanting that they can even attract a liberated person"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
- 10:4010:40, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,887 Vaisnava philosophers say that the Absolute Truth God is described as nirguna because He has no material qualities. This is not to say that He has no spiritual qualities No edit summary current
- 10:3910:39, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,709 The ecstasy of transcendental love has two components - the context and the cause of the excitement. The context is also divided into two parts - the subject and the object No edit summary current
- 10:3510:35, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,790 N The impersonal (Mayavadi) philosophers say that the Absolute Truth has no specific qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonal (Māyāvādī) philosophers say that the Absolute Truth has no specific qualities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alan..." current
- 10:3210:32, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,090 N The exchange of devotional service is the subject, and Krsna is the object. The transcendental qualities are the causes of excitement. This means that the transcendental qualities of Krsna excite the devotee to serve Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The exchange of devotional service is the subject, and Kṛṣṇa is the object. The transcendental qualities are the causes..." current
- 10:2410:24, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,312 The basic principle of vibhava is sthayi-bhava, and all other activities are auxiliary for the development of transcendental love No edit summary current
- 10:2410:24, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,720 N It should be noted that the transcendental loving exchanges stand on the steadfast position of sthayi-bhava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It should be noted that the transcendental loving exchanges stand on the steadfast position of sthayi-bhava, as explained befo..."
- 10:1210:12, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,287 N After one attains these (vibhava, anubhava, sattvika & vyabhicari), there is actually an exchange of rasa or transcendental activity with the God. This exchange in loving reciprocation between the lover & the beloved is generally called krsna-bhakti-rasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After one attains these, there is actually an exchange of rasa, or transcendental activity with the Supreme Lord. This exchang..."
- 10:1010:10, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,024 N There are even stages beyond this (sthayi-bhava) position, and they are known as vibhava, anubhava, sattvika and vyabhicari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are even stages beyond this position, and they are known as vibhāva, anubhava, sāttvika and vyabhicārī"}} {{notes|}}..." current