User contributions for Somnath
28 May 2025
- 11:0511:05, 28 May 2025 diff hist +124 It appears from this statement (a person who knows the languages of different countries, especially Sanskrit language - is called a wonderful linguist) that Krsna can also speak and understand the languages of the animals No edit summary current
- 11:0011:00, 28 May 2025 diff hist −37 It appears from this (CC Madhya 20.6) statement that Sanatana Gosvami, who was formerly a minister of the Nawab, was trying to cheat the Muslim superintendent No edit summary current
- 10:5610:56, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 It appears from the verse that the inhabitants of Dvaraka were all owners of big palaces. This indicates the prosperity of the city No edit summary current
- 09:0209:02, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 It appears from the talks of Lord Caitanya that a person who cannot keep his faith in the words of the spiritual master and who acts independently cannot attain the desired success in chanting Hare Krsna No edit summary current
- 09:0009:00, 28 May 2025 diff hist +2 It appears from the talks of Kasyapa with his wife (Diti) that he was a worshiper of Lord Siva No edit summary current
- 08:5908:59, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 It appears from the statement of this verse (SB 6.12.26) that sometimes there are flying mountains and that their wings are cut by the thunderbolt of Indra. Vrtrasura's huge body resembled such a mountain No edit summary current
- 08:5608:56, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 It appears from the exchange of Daksa's head that the modern scientific theory that the brain substance is the cause of all intelligent work is not valid No edit summary current
- 08:4308:43, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 It appears from the words of Urvasi that the standard of living, eating, behavior and speech are all different on the heavenly planets from the standards on this planet earth No edit summary current
- 08:2808:28, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 It appears from these statements of King Nrga that persons who follow the principles of fruitive activities and derive some material benefits are not very intelligent No edit summary current
- 08:2608:26, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 It appears from many Vedic literatures, especially histories like Srimad-Bhagavatam and the puranas, that the pious kings of old used to tour their kingdoms in order to give protection to the pious citizens and to chastise or kill the impious No edit summary current
- 08:2408:24, 28 May 2025 diff hist −8 It appears also that the king was not independent of the brahminical culture. Above the king was the control of the brahmanas, and if needed the brahmanas would dethrone the king or kill him, not with any weapon, but with the mantra of a brahma-sapa No edit summary current
- 08:0908:09, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 In the Western countries there is now agitation to the effect that man and woman should be considered equal, but from this verse it appears that woman is always less intelligent than man No edit summary current
- 07:4507:45, 28 May 2025 diff hist +144 In the spiritual world there it appears that gopis are dressed very nicely not for the purpose of her own satisfaction. They want to satisfy Krsna, that "If I dress nicely, Krsna will be pleased" No edit summary current
- 06:3306:33, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 In the rainy season, the moonlight is covered by clouds but is visible at intervals. It sometimes appears that the moon is moving with the movement of the clouds, but actually the moon is still; due to the clouds it also appears to move No edit summary current
- 06:2106:21, 28 May 2025 diff hist +33 In the deep forest it sometimes appears that there are big palaces and nice cities. That is technically called gandharva-nagara. Similarly, in dreams also we create many false things out of imagination No edit summary current
- 06:1606:16, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 In the case of Vena it appears that he was cursed by the nara-devatas; therefore, it was concluded that his sinful activities were very grievous No edit summary current
- 06:1206:12, 28 May 2025 diff hist +77 In this verse (of BG 10.16) it appears that Arjuna is already satisfied with his understanding of the Supreme Lord Krsna. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
- 06:0006:00, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 In the age of Satya your four legs were established by the four principles of austerity, cleanliness, mercy & truthfulness. But it appears that three of your legs are broken due to rampant irreligion in the form of pride, lust for women, and intoxication No edit summary current
- 05:5505:55, 28 May 2025 diff hist +95 In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.33.7) it is confirmed that although Krsna, the son of Devaki, is the last word in superexcellence and beauty, when He is amongst the gopis it appears that He is a sublime jewel set amongst divine golden craftsmanship No edit summary current
- 05:5005:50, 28 May 2025 diff hist +69 In every country and in every sect of religion it appears that the women are more interested than the men. This simplicity of acceptance of the Lord's authority is more effective than showy insincere religious fervor No edit summary current
- 05:4705:47, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 In any case, it appears that Jnana das is restless. It is not a good idea for him to bring Lilavati's daughter to Kilifi as he has described the living conditions as very poor and now she is at least nicely situated in Gurukula No edit summary current
- 05:3605:36, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 If she (a woman) has no grown-up sons she must go back to her father and live as a widow under his protection. It appears that Kamsa had no grown-up sons. Therefore, after his wives became widows they returned to the shelter of their father No edit summary current
- 04:5304:53, 28 May 2025 diff hist 0 A man who is charitably disposed is recommended to give cows to the brahmanas. From King Nrga's statement, it appears that he followed this principle earnestly; however, as a result of a slight discrepancy he was forced to take birth as a lizard No edit summary current
- 04:4704:47, 28 May 2025 diff hist +60 If one is determined that "I shall stick to the service of Krsna," maya will not touch. That is kevala bhakti. If sometimes it appears that he has deviated out of past habit, that is excused No edit summary current
- 04:4004:40, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 If I accept some guru, but if later on it appears that he did not know what is to be done, what is to be not to be done, then Srila Jiva Gosvami says that such guru: parityago vidhiyate. Such guru should be rejected No edit summary current
- 04:3804:38, 28 May 2025 diff hist +9 How strange it is that one of us (Saryati and his associates) has attempted to do something wrong to Cyavana Muni, the son of Bhrgu. It certainly appears that someone among us has polluted this asrama No edit summary current
- 04:3304:33, 28 May 2025 diff hist +45 How one can become free from reactions and reactions? Simply by acting for Krsna. Even externally it appears that you are doing some bad work, still, it will have no reaction. It does not mean that we shall entail our activities with some impious motive No edit summary
- 03:4303:43, 28 May 2025 diff hist +37 His (Krsna's) energy is so fine and nice that automatically it appears that the color has come, the painting has come, but there is working, very fine work No edit summary current
27 May 2025
- 13:0713:07, 27 May 2025 diff hist +151 His (God's) energies are working in so many ways, - "that it appears that He has got perfect knowledge and perfect workmanship." Everything is perfect. You see. Either a flower or anything, nature's product, it is perfectly done No edit summary current
- 13:0213:02, 27 May 2025 diff hist −24 His (Durvasa Muni's) name is associated with many historical events, and it appears that the great mystic could be both easily satisfied and easily annoyed, like Lord Siva No edit summary current
- 12:5612:56, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 Historically, the Agarwalas came from the up-country named Ayodha, and the suvarna-vanik community also came from Ayodha. It therefore appears that the suvarna-vaniks and the Agarwalas belong to the same community No edit summary current
- 12:5112:51, 27 May 2025 diff hist +29 He (Sukadeva Goswami) appears on the scene while traveling on the earth of his own accord. It appears that upon the inquiry of Maharaja Pariksit, the great sages were not unanimous in their decision as to what was to be done No edit summary
- 12:4812:48, 27 May 2025 diff hist +44 He (a devotee) remarked, "This great sage is concentrating his eyesight on the tip of his nose, and from this it appears that he has already realized the eternal form of the Lord within himself" No edit summary
- 12:4212:42, 27 May 2025 diff hist +141 Gopis said, "It appears that Krsna is not very intelligent. Yet He may be very intelligent - but He is not very merciful. Not only Krsna but all the cowherd men are so callous that they are already yoking the bulls and calves for the journey to Mathura" No edit summary current
- 12:3812:38, 27 May 2025 diff hist +54 Generally the Lord is standing. Anyway it can be done, paint it like that. Even when it appears that the Lord is alone, it does not mean He is alone No edit summary current
- 12:3612:36, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From your report it appears that everything is progressing very nicely. What can I say? I am so much indebted to all you nice American boys and girls for helping me to execute the order of my Guru Maharaja No edit summary current
- 12:3312:33, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From your letter it appears that you are doing nicely distributing books and if you say that with help you could make at least one life member daily, then why not continue on in Madras for a month as you suggest or until there is no more field No edit summary current
- 11:3111:31, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From your letter it appears that you are a little confused. This means that the consciousness is not clear, brahma-bhutah prasannatma, na socati na kanksati (Bg. 18.54), the clear stage of consciousness is free from hankering and lamentation No edit summary current
- 11:2711:27, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From your letter, it appears that you need a change of activities. I think it will be best if you come to the festival at Mayapur and from there we can decide what project will be best for you to become involved in No edit summary current
- 11:2011:20, 27 May 2025 diff hist +66 From this verse (SB 5.15.6) it appears that the incarnations of God are various. Some are part and parcel of the direct expansions, and some are direct expansions of Lord Visnu No edit summary
- 11:1711:17, 27 May 2025 diff hist +89 From this verse (SB 4.9.26) it appears that Lord Visnu awarded Dhruva Maharaja the same abode in which He resides. His abode is described in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 15.6): yad gatva na nivartante tad dhama paramam mama No edit summary
- 11:0711:07, 27 May 2025 diff hist −20 From this verse (SB 4.29.80) it appears that the great sage Narada is an inhabitant of Siddhaloka, although he travels to all the planetary systems No edit summary current
- 10:5810:58, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From this verse (SB 4.24.30) it appears that Lord Siva blesses the asuras simply for the sake of formality. Actually he loves one who is devoted to the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
- 10:5010:50, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From this verse (SB 3.31.41) it appears that a woman is also supposed to have been a man in his (her) previous life, and due to his attachment to his wife, he now has the body of a woman No edit summary current
- 10:4510:45, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From this verse (SB 3.20.15) it appears that all the universes are floating in the Causal Ocean No edit summary
- 09:2109:21, 27 May 2025 diff hist +39 From this statement of Indra it appears that anyone attempting to go to the higher planetary systems by mechanical means, which are here called maya, is condemned to go the hellish planets in the lower portion of the universe No edit summary
- 09:1709:17, 27 May 2025 diff hist +15 From this statement it appears that town and city planning is not new but has been coming down since the time of King Prthu. In India we can see regular planning methods evident in very old cities. In SB there are many descriptions of such ancient cities No edit summary current
- 09:1209:12, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From the Vedic literature it appears that when a theatrical actor dances among many dancing girls, the group dance is called a rasa dance No edit summary current
- 09:0809:08, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From the statement of the Adi Purana it appears that a devotee is satisfied simply with being engaged in devotional service. He does not aspire for any liberation from material conditional life No edit summary current
- 08:3408:34, 27 May 2025 diff hist +9 From the statement of Sukracarya (in SB 8.19.33), it appears that he was in all respects a smarta-brahmana interested only in personal gain No edit summary current