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== Srimad-Bhagavatam = | <div class="section" id="Srimad-Bhagavatam" text="Srimad-Bhagavatam"><h2>Srimad-Bhagavatam</h2></div> | ||
=== SB Canto 1 | <div class="sub_section" id="SB_Canto_1" text="SB Canto 1"><h3>SB Canto 1</h3></div> | ||
< | <div class="quote" book="SB" link="SB 1.17.42" link_text="SB 1.17.42, Purport"> | ||
<div class="heading">To propagate the systematic transcendental knowledge of devotional service is the greatest mercy that one can show in this world.</div> | |||
< | <div class="text">'''[[Vanisource:SB 1.17.42|SB 1.17.42, Purport]]:''' Spending fifty percent for the service of the Lord or for propagation of spiritual knowledge in society by way of the saṅkīrtana-yajña is the maximum display of human mercy. people of the world are generally in darkness regarding spiritual knowledge, especially in regard to the devotional service of the Lord, and therefore to propagate the systematic transcendental knowledge of devotional service is the greatest mercy that one can show in this world. When everyone is taught to sacrifice fifty percent of his accumulated gold for the Lord's service, certainly austerity, cleanliness and mercy automatically ensue, and thus the lost three legs of the personality of religion are automatically established. When there is sufficient austerity, cleanliness, mercy and truthfulness, naturally mother earth is completely satisfied, and there is very little chance for Kali to infiltrate the structure of human society.</div> | ||
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=== SB Canto 8 | <div class="sub_section" id="SB_Canto_8" text="SB Canto 8"><h3>SB Canto 8</h3></div> | ||
< | <div class="quote" book="SB" link="SB 8.22.4" link_text="SB 8.22.4, Purport"> | ||
<div class="heading">Punishment meted out by the Supreme Personality of Godhead is accepted by the devotee as the greatest mercy.</div> | |||
< | <div class="text">'''[[Vanisource:SB 8.22.4|SB 8.22.4, Purport]]:''' Punishment meted out by the Supreme Personality of Godhead is accepted by the devotee as the greatest mercy. | ||
:tat te 'nukampāṁ susamīkṣamāṇo | :tat te 'nukampāṁ susamīkṣamāṇo | ||
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:jīveta yo mukti-pade sa dāya-bhāk | :jīveta yo mukti-pade sa dāya-bhāk | ||
"One who seeks Your compassion and thus tolerates all kinds of adverse conditions due to the karma of his past deeds, who engages always in Your devotional service with his mind, words and body, and who always offers obeisances to You is certainly a bona fide candidate for liberation." (SB 10.14.8) A devotee knows that so-called punishment by the Supreme Personality of Godhead is only His favor to correct His devotee and bring him to the right path. Therefore the punishment awarded by the Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot be compared to even the greatest benefit awarded by one's material father, mother, brother or friend.</ | "One who seeks Your compassion and thus tolerates all kinds of adverse conditions due to the karma of his past deeds, who engages always in Your devotional service with his mind, words and body, and who always offers obeisances to You is certainly a bona fide candidate for liberation." (SB 10.14.8) A devotee knows that so-called punishment by the Supreme Personality of Godhead is only His favor to correct His devotee and bring him to the right path. Therefore the punishment awarded by the Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot be compared to even the greatest benefit awarded by one's material father, mother, brother or friend.</div> | ||
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=== SB Cantos 10.14 to 12 (Translations Only) | <div class="sub_section" id="SB_Cantos_10.14_to_12_(Translations_Only)" text="SB Cantos 10.14 to 12 (Translations Only)"><h3>SB Cantos 10.14 to 12 (Translations Only)</h3></div> | ||
< | <div class="quote" book="SB" link="SB 10.60.46" link_text="SB 10.60.46, Translation"> | ||
<div class="text">'''[[Vanisource:SB 10.60.46|SB 10.60.46, Translation]]: O lotus-eyed one, though You are satisfied within Yourself and thus rarely turn Your attention toward me, please bless me with steady love for Your feet. It is when You assume a predominance of passion in order to manifest the universe that You glance upon me, showing me what is indeed Your greatest mercy.'''</div> | |||
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== Sri Caitanya-caritamrta | <div class="section" id="Sri_Caitanya-caritamrta" text="Sri Caitanya-caritamrta"><h2>Sri Caitanya-caritamrta</h2></div> | ||
=== CC Antya-lila | <div class="sub_section" id="CC_Antya-lila" text="CC Antya-lila"><h3>CC Antya-lila</h3></div> | ||
< | <div class="quote" book="CC" link="CC Antya 16.63" link_text="CC Antya 16.63, Translation"> | ||
<div class="text">'''[[Vanisource:CC Antya 16.63|CC Antya 16.63, Translation]]: From these three one achieves the highest goal of life—ecstatic love of Kṛṣṇa. This is the greatest mercy of Lord Kṛṣṇa. The evidence is Kālidāsa himself.'''</div> | |||
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== Correspondence = | <div class="section" id="Correspondence" text="Correspondence"><h2>Correspondence</h2></div> | ||
=== 1976 Correspondence | <div class="sub_section" id="1976_Correspondence" text="1976 Correspondence"><h3>1976 Correspondence</h3></div> | ||
< | <div class="quote" book="Let" link="Letter to Trivikrama -- Vrindaban 13 November, 1976" link_text="Letter to Trivikrama -- Vrindaban 13 November, 1976"> | ||
<div class="heading">If you can go to the mainland that will be the greatest mercy of Krsna. Once we can set the fire of Krsna consciousness in the country, there will be spontaneous combustion.</div> | |||
< | <div class="text">'''[[Vanisource:Letter to Trivikrama -- Vrindaban 13 November, 1976|Letter to Trivikrama -- Vrindaban 13 November, 1976]]:''' I'm very glad to hear about the good response you are getting in Taiwan. Krsna is blessing you. You have taken a bold step. Krsna will help you. My blessings are with you. Do your best, surely you'll be successful. Print books and distribute. For now there is no need of opening temples. | ||
If you can go to the mainland that will be the greatest mercy of Krsna. Once we can set the fire of Krsna consciousness in the country, there will be spontaneous combustion.</ | If you can go to the mainland that will be the greatest mercy of Krsna. Once we can set the fire of Krsna consciousness in the country, there will be spontaneous combustion.</div> | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:56, 19 December 2012
Srimad-Bhagavatam
SB Canto 1
To propagate the systematic transcendental knowledge of devotional service is the greatest mercy that one can show in this world.
SB 1.17.42, Purport: Spending fifty percent for the service of the Lord or for propagation of spiritual knowledge in society by way of the saṅkīrtana-yajña is the maximum display of human mercy. people of the world are generally in darkness regarding spiritual knowledge, especially in regard to the devotional service of the Lord, and therefore to propagate the systematic transcendental knowledge of devotional service is the greatest mercy that one can show in this world. When everyone is taught to sacrifice fifty percent of his accumulated gold for the Lord's service, certainly austerity, cleanliness and mercy automatically ensue, and thus the lost three legs of the personality of religion are automatically established. When there is sufficient austerity, cleanliness, mercy and truthfulness, naturally mother earth is completely satisfied, and there is very little chance for Kali to infiltrate the structure of human society.
SB Canto 8
Punishment meted out by the Supreme Personality of Godhead is accepted by the devotee as the greatest mercy.
SB 8.22.4, Purport: Punishment meted out by the Supreme Personality of Godhead is accepted by the devotee as the greatest mercy.
- tat te 'nukampāṁ susamīkṣamāṇo
- bhuñjāna evātma-kṛtaṁ vipākam
- hṛd-vāg-vapurbhir vidadhan namas te
- jīveta yo mukti-pade sa dāya-bhāk
SB Cantos 10.14 to 12 (Translations Only)
SB 10.60.46, Translation: O lotus-eyed one, though You are satisfied within Yourself and thus rarely turn Your attention toward me, please bless me with steady love for Your feet. It is when You assume a predominance of passion in order to manifest the universe that You glance upon me, showing me what is indeed Your greatest mercy.
Sri Caitanya-caritamrta
CC Antya-lila
CC Antya 16.63, Translation: From these three one achieves the highest goal of life—ecstatic love of Kṛṣṇa. This is the greatest mercy of Lord Kṛṣṇa. The evidence is Kālidāsa himself.
Correspondence
1976 Correspondence
If you can go to the mainland that will be the greatest mercy of Krsna. Once we can set the fire of Krsna consciousness in the country, there will be spontaneous combustion.
Letter to Trivikrama -- Vrindaban 13 November, 1976: I'm very glad to hear about the good response you are getting in Taiwan. Krsna is blessing you. You have taken a bold step. Krsna will help you. My blessings are with you. Do your best, surely you'll be successful. Print books and distribute. For now there is no need of opening temples.
If you can go to the mainland that will be the greatest mercy of Krsna. Once we can set the fire of Krsna consciousness in the country, there will be spontaneous combustion.