User contributions for Angela
30 November 2020
- 16:0516:05, 30 November 2020 diff hist +4,460 N Because Prahlada had become a devotee, they considered him to be contaminated by bad intelligence and to be the worst descendant in the family of demons. As it is said, where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Prahlāda had become a devotee, they considered him to be contaminated by bad intelligence and to be the worst descend..."
- 15:5215:52, 30 November 2020 diff hist +4,671 N When the two seminal brahmanas Sanda and Amarka failed to extract from Prahlada Maharaja the cause for his having opinions different from those of his father, they called for a stick with which to chastise him to satisfy their master, Hiranyakasipu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the two seminal brāhmaṇas Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka failed to extract from Prahlāda Mahārāja the cause for his having..."
- 15:4715:47, 30 November 2020 diff hist +4,032 N When there are no other arguments, he (the person that disobediently agitates against the government) is punished. In logic, this is called argumentum ad baculum Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there are no other arguments, he is punished. In logic, this is called argumentum ad baculum"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ang..."
- 15:4215:42, 30 November 2020 diff hist +4,627 N In political affairs, when a person disobediently agitates against the government, four principles are used to suppress him - legal orders, pacification, the offer of a post, or, finally, weapons. When there are no other arguments, he is punished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In political affairs, when a person disobediently agitates against the government, four principles are used to suppress him—..."
- 15:3515:35, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,357 N That (to satisfy Krsna) is the real qualification of a brahmana. Because Sanda and Amarka were seminal brahmanas and had become servants of such a master as Hiranyakasipu, they unnecessarily wanted to chastise Prahlada Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the real qualification of a brāhmaṇa. Because Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka were seminal brāhmaṇas and had become serva..."
- 15:1615:16, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,326 N The brahmanas Sanda and Amarka, being seminal sons of Sukracarya, did not actually possess real brahminical qualifications, for they engaged as servants of Hiranyakasipu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka, being seminal sons of Śukrācārya, did not actually possess real brahminical qualif..."
- 15:1115:11, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,069 N The word sukra means "semen." The sons of Sukracarya were brahmanas by birthright, but an actual brahmana is one who possesses the brahminical qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word śukra means "semen." The sons of Śukrācārya were brāhmaṇas by birthright, but an actual brāhmaṇa is one who..."
29 November 2020
- 18:3418:34, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,199 N One must be freed from all the sinful dirt of material existence. Everyone in this material world is contaminated by material desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must be freed from all the sinful dirt of material existence. Everyone in this material world is contaminated by material..."
- 18:1818:18, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,595 The bhakti process purifies the living entity of all unnatural attractions. When one is purified he is attracted by Krsna and begins to serve Krsna instead of serving maya. This is his natural position No edit summary current
- 18:1718:17, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,105 N One must be cleansed of all these designations. Then one will be naturally attracted to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must be cleansed of all these designations. Then one will be naturally attracted to Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|u..."
- 18:0818:08, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,347 N In the material world, everyone is contaminated by the dirt of sense gratification and is acting according to different designations, sometimes as a human being, sometimes a beast, sometimes a demigod or tree, and so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, everyone is contaminated by the dirt of sense gratification and is acting according to different design..."
- 18:0418:04, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,058 N As soon as one is purified of material contamination, he is again attracted by Krsna sarvopadhi-vinirmuktam tat-paratvena nirmalam - CC Madhya 19.170 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as one is purified of material contamination, he is again attracted by Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}..."
- 17:5917:59, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,378 N Hiranyakasipu found this view (that everyone is to be attracted by Krsna) deviant, Prahlada said, because of being unnaturally unattracted by Krsna. Hiranyakasipu therefore needed purification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu found this view deviant, Prahlāda said, because of being unnaturally unattracted by Kṛṣṇa. Hiraṇyaka..."
- 17:5117:51, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,418 N In replying to Hiranyakasipu's question about why Prahlada Maharaja had a deviant view, Prahlada said that his view was not deviant, for the natural position of everyone is to be attracted by Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In replying to Hiraṇyakaśipu's question about why Prahlāda Mahārāja had a deviant view, Prahlāda said that his view was..."
- 17:4317:43, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,345 N Hiranyakasipu, who was in the material world, was attracted by women and money, whereas Prahlada Maharaja, being in his natural position, was attracted by Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu, who was in the material world, was attracted by women and money, whereas Prahlāda Mahārāja, being in his..."
- 17:2617:26, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,441 N The flowers and fruits in the gardens are attracted, the waves of the Yamuna are attracted, and the land, sky, trees, plants, animals and all other living beings are attracted by Krsna. This is the natural situation of everything in Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The flowers and fruits in the gardens are attracted, the waves of the Yamunā are attracted, and the land, sky, trees, plants,..."
- 17:1017:10, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,241 N The typical examples of such attraction are found in Vrndavana, where everything and everyone is attracted by Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The typical examples of such attraction are found in Vṛndāvana, where everything and everyone is attracted by Kṛṣṇa"}..."
- 16:5916:59, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,239 N You (Prahlada's teachers) may think that I (Prahlada) have taken the side of your enemy, but factually He (Visnu) has bestowed a great favor upon me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You may think that I have taken the side of your enemy, but factually He has bestowed a great favor upon me"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 16:4816:48, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,266 N Prahlada Maharaja admitted frankly, "My dear teachers, you wrongly think that Lord Visnu is your enemy, but because He is favorable toward me, I understand that He is the friend of everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja admitted frankly, "My dear teachers, you wrongly think that Lord Viṣṇu is your enemy, but because He..."
- 16:4316:43, 29 November 2020 diff hist +7,749 N Everyone is actually a servant, not an enemy or friend, and everyone is working under different directions from the Lord, who directs each living entity according to his mentality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is actually a servant, not an enemy or friend, and everyone is working under different directions from the Lord, who..."
- 16:3916:39, 29 November 2020 diff hist +7,798 N When a devotee very sincerely wants to render service to the Lord, the Lord dictates in a different way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a devotee very sincerely wants to render service to the Lord, the Lord dictates in a different way"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
- 16:2116:21, 29 November 2020 diff hist +8,121 N This is Vaikuntha competition. There is no question of enmity between servants. Everyone should be allowed to render service to the Lord to the best of his ability and everyone should appreciate the service of others. Such are the activities of Vaikuntha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is Vaikuṇṭha competition. There is no question of enmity between servants. Everyone should be allowed to render servi..."
- 16:0616:06, 29 November 2020 diff hist +7,738 N If one actually understands that every one of us is a servant of the Lord, where is the question of enemy or friend Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one actually understands that every one of us is a servant of the Lord, where is the question of enemy or friend"}} {{notes..."
- 16:0016:00, 29 November 2020 diff hist +8,091 N The actual fact is that everyone is a servant of the Lord, as confirmed in Caitanya-caritamrta by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu (CC Madhya 20.108)). As servants of the Lord, we are one, and there can be no questions of enmity or friendship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The actual fact is that everyone is a servant of the Lord, as confirmed in Caitanya-caritāmṛta by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabh..."
- 15:4915:49, 29 November 2020 diff hist +7,916 N He (one) falsely thinks, "I am different from my enemy, and my enemy is different from me. The enemy has done this, and therefore my duty is to kill him." This misconception is described in this verse (SB 7.5.12) as bheda-gatasati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He falsely thinks, "I am different from my enemy, and my enemy is different from me. The enemy has done this, and therefore my..."
- 15:4315:43, 29 November 2020 diff hist +8,113 N The Lord is never an enemy to any of the millions of living entities, but is always a friend to everyone. This is true understanding. If one thinks that the Lord is an enemy, his intelligence is pasu-buddhi, the intelligence of an animal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is never an enemy to any of the millions of living entities, but is always a friend to everyone. This is true underst..."
- 10:5010:50, 29 November 2020 diff hist +7,980 N Prahlada Maharaja wanted to reply that an attitude favorable toward Visnu can develop only when the Lord is favorable (sa yadanuvratah). As stated in Bhagavad-gita, Krsna is the friend of everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja wanted to reply that an attitude favorable toward Viṣṇu can develop only when the Lord is favorable (..."
- 10:3910:39, 29 November 2020 diff hist +7,989 N He (Hiranyakasipu) asked, "Who has created this kind of intelligence in you (Prahlada)? Have you developed this consciousness by yourself? Since you are a small boy, someone must have induced you to think this way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he asked, "Who has created this kind of intelligence in you? Have you developed this consciousness by yourself? Since you are..."
- 10:3310:33, 29 November 2020 diff hist +7,924 N When a family member is killed by an enemy, all the members of the family would naturally be inimical to the murderer, but Hiranyakasipu saw that Prahlada had become friendly with the murderer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a family member is killed by an enemy, all the members of the family would naturally be inimical to the murderer, but Hir..."
- 10:2910:29, 29 November 2020 diff hist +7,651 N Hiranyakasipu asked Prahlada Maharaja how he had become antagonistic to his family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu asked Prahlāda Mahārāja how he had become antagonistic to his family"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{c..."
28 November 2020
- 17:0317:03, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,005 N Everyone should come to the platform of Krsna consciousness and thus feel oneness as a servant of the Lord. Although there are 8,400,000 species of life, a Vaisnava feels this oneness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone should come to the platform of Kṛṣṇa consciousness and thus feel oneness as a servant of the Lord. Although the..."
- 16:4316:43, 28 November 2020 diff hist +7,790 N Now I am (Prahlada Maharaja) rightly thinking that everyone is an eternal servant of God and that our duty is to serve the supreme master, for then we shall stand on the platform of oneness as servants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now I am rightly thinking that everyone is an eternal servant of God and that our duty is to serve the supreme master, for the..."
- 16:3916:39, 28 November 2020 diff hist +7,779 N This mistaken idea has now been corrected and unlike ordinary human beings, I (Prahlada Maharaja) no longer think that I am God and that others are my friends and enemies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This mistaken idea has now been corrected, and therefore, unlike ordinary human beings, I no longer think that I am God and th..."
- 16:3416:34, 28 November 2020 diff hist +7,960 N We are all actually eternal servants of Krsna, but under the influence of the external energy we think that we are separately situated from the Supreme Personality of Godhead as friends and enemies of one another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are all actually eternal servants of Kṛṣṇa, but under the influence of the external energy we think that we are separ..."
- 16:2816:28, 28 November 2020 diff hist +7,672 N By the grace of my spiritual master (Narada Muni) and by the grace of my Lord, Krsna, I (Prahlada Maharaja) have now learned that no one is my enemy and no one is my friend Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by the grace of my spiritual master and by the grace of my Lord, Kṛṣṇa, I have now learned that no one is my enemy and n..."
- 16:2216:22, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,029 N When Prahlada Maharaja's teachers and demoniac father asked him how his intelligence had been polluted, Prahlada Maharaja said, "As far as I am concerned, my intelligence has not been polluted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Prahlāda Mahārāja's teachers and demoniac father asked him how his intelligence had been polluted, Prahlāda Mahārāj..."
- 16:1616:16, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,909 N In the liberated stage the conception is that God is the master and that all living entities, being servants of God, are one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the liberated stage, however, the conception is that God is the master and that all living entities, being servants of God,..."
- 15:2215:22, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,636 N No one is equal to God. The servant cannot be equal to the master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one is equal to God. The servant cannot be equal to the master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..."
- 15:0815:08, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,165 N This (all of us are servants of the Supreme Lord) had already been taught to Prahlada Maharaja by his spiritual master, Narada, but Prahlada was nonetheless surprised by how a bewildered soul thinks one person his enemy and another his friend Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This had already been taught to Prahlāda Mahārāja by his spiritual master, Nārada, but Prahlāda was nonetheless surprised..."
- 14:4514:45, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,649 N Understanding of the master begins from understanding of the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Understanding of the master begins from understanding of the spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL..."
- 14:4114:41, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,215 Although everyone is a servant of the Lord, one Vaisnava servant, because of humility, sees another servant as his master No edit summary current
- 14:3914:39, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,766 N He (a Vaisnava) accepts all other devotees of the Lord as prabhus, masters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he accepts all other devotees of the Lord as prabhus, masters"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-..."
- 14:3114:31, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,213 N As servants of the Supreme Lord, all living entities are one, but a Vaisnava, because of his natural humility, addresses every other living entity as prabhu. A Vaisnava sees other servants to be so advanced that he has much to learn from them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As servants of the Supreme Lord, all living entities are one, but a Vaiṣṇava, because of his natural humility, addresses e..."
- 14:2314:23, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,018 N Every living entity, being part of the Supreme Lord, is meant to serve the Lord, just as every part of the body is meant to serve the whole body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living entity, being part of the Supreme Lord, is meant to serve the Lord, just as every part of the body is meant to se..."
- 14:1914:19, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,449 N Panditah, those who are learned, the equipoised, advanced devotees who have full knowledge of everything, do not see any living entity as an enemy or friend. Instead, with broader vision, they see that everyone is part of Krsna, as confirmed by Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"paṇḍitāḥ, those who are actually learned—the equipoised, advanced devotees who have full knowledge of everything—do..."
- 12:2212:22, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,069 N They (the teachers of Prahlada) inquired about the Vaisnavas who stealthily taught it (Vaisnava philosophy) to him, in order that these Vaisnavas might be arrested and killed in the presence of Prahlada's father, Hiranyakasipu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they inquired about the Vaiṣṇavas who stealthily taught it to him, in order that these Vaiṣṇavas might be arrested and..."
- 12:0912:09, 28 November 2020 diff hist +1,740 N Prahlada Maharaja's teachers were astonished that a small boy could speak such exalted Vaisnava philosophy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja's teachers were astonished that a small boy could speak such exalted Vaiṣṇava philosophy"}} {{notes|}..."
- 12:0512:05, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,380 N The main duty of the teachers was to inquire who those Vaisnavas were that came to teach Prahlada and spoil his intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The main duty of the teachers was to inquire who those Vaiṣṇavas were that came to teach Prahlāda and spoil his intellige..."
- 12:0112:01, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,591 N It was surprising, of course, that in the same school the other boys of the Daityas were not polluted; only Prahlada Maharaja was supposedly polluted by the instructions of the Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was surprising, of course, that in the same school the other boys of the Daityas were not polluted; only Prahlāda Mahārā..."
- 11:5511:55, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,820 N Prahlada Maharaja was still a boy, and therefore his teachers thought that if they pacified the little boy he would immediately speak the truth, revealing the secret of how the Vaisnavas came there to teach him lessons in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was still a boy, and therefore his teachers thought that if they pacified the little boy he would immedia..."
- 11:4911:49, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,038 N In the beginning they did not threaten the boy because when threatened he might not identify the real culprits. They very mildly and peacefully inquired Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning they did not threaten the boy because when threatened he might not identify the real culprits. Therefore they..."
- 11:4411:44, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,440 N Sanda and Amarka, the priests of the demons, were eager to know from Prahlada Maharaja who the Vaisnavas were that came to instruct him in Krsna consciousness. Their purpose was to discover the names of these Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka, the priests of the demons, were eager to know from Prahlāda Mahārāja who the Vaiṣṇavas were tha..."
- 11:3111:31, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,603 N The preachers of Krsna consciousness must go forward - in their Vaisnava dress or any other dress - for the purpose of preaching Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the preachers of Kṛṣṇa consciousness must go forward—in their Vaiṣṇava dress or any other dress—for the purpose..." current
- 11:2211:22, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,782 N What was done by Hiranyakasipu long, long ago is still being done. That is the way of materialistic life. Demons or materialists do not at all like the advancement of Krsna consciousness, and they try to hinder it in many ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus what was done by Hiraṇyakaśipu long, long ago is still being done. That is the way of materialistic life. Demons or ma..."
- 11:1511:15, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,755 N The greater demons, like Hiranyakasipu, are always prepared to chastise the Vaisnavas, and they try to make arrangements so that Vaisnavas will not come to sell their books and preach Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The greater demons, like Hiraṇyakaśipu, are always prepared to chastise the Vaiṣṇavas, and they try to make arrangement..."
- 11:1011:10, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,661 The Vaisnavas are pleased when the demons chant Hare Krsna because this shows that the Hare Krsna movement is taking ground No edit summary current
- 11:0911:09, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,321 N Since Hare Krsna is absolute, whether one chants it jokingly or sincerely, it will have its effect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since Hare Kṛṣṇa is absolute, whether one chants it jokingly or sincerely, it will have its effect"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..." current
- 11:0111:01, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,260 N Krsna consciousness is not at all to the liking of the demons of the present age Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not at all to the liking of the demons of the present age"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{com..." current
- 10:5510:55, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,593 N In our Krsna consciousness movement, the tactic of dressing oneself like an ordinary karmi is necessary because everyone in the demoniac kingdom is against the Vaisnava teachings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, the tactic of dressing oneself like an ordinary karmī is necessary because everyon..." current
- 10:5110:51, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,822 N He (Hiranyakasipu) asked that saintly persons like Narada not be allowed within the residential quarters of his son, for otherwise Prahlada would be further spoiled by Vaisnava instructions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He therefore asked that saintly persons like Nārada not be allowed within the residential quarters of his son, for otherwise..."
- 10:4710:47, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,412 N Hiranyakasipu naturally became increasingly angry that his son Prahlada was being influenced by the camp of the enemies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu naturally became increasingly angry that his son Prahlāda was being influenced by the camp of the enemies"}}..."
- 10:3310:33, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,738 N The asura-bhava, the atheistic nature, is directly represented by Hiranyakasipu. Such persons, being mudha and naradhama - fools and rascals, the lowest of men - would never accept Visnu as the Supreme and surrender to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The asura-bhāva, the atheistic nature, is directly represented by Hiraṇyakaśipu. Such persons, being mūḍha and narādha..."
- 10:2910:29, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,589 N Lord Visnu, Lord Krsna, says, sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam saranam vraja (BG 18.66) - "Give up all other duties and surrender unto Me" - but demons like Hiranyakasipu never agree to do this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu, Lord Kṛṣṇa, says, sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja (BG 18.66)—"Give up all oth..."
- 10:2510:25, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,370 N Hiranyakasipu never agreed with the words of Visnu, or Krsna. Rather, he was angered by the intelligence of a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu never agreed with the words of Viṣṇu, or Kṛṣṇa. Rather, he was angered by the intelligence of a Vai..."
- 10:2010:20, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,492 N Hiranyakasipu, being a demon, would always consider Lord Visnu and His devotees to be his enemies. Therefore the word para-paksa ("on the side of the enemy") is used here - in SB 7.5.6 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu, being a demon, would always consider Lord Viṣṇu and His devotees to be his enemies. Therefore the word p..."
- 10:1310:13, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,122 N In our Krsna consciousness movement we invite all the elderly persons of the world to come to Vrndavana and stay there in retired life, making advancement in spiritual consciousness, Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement we therefore invite all the elderly persons of the world to come to Vṛndāvana and..."
- 10:0910:09, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,805 N Prahlada recommended to his father that accepting vanaprastha life would be better than going deeper and deeper into grham andha-kupam, the blind well of life as a grhastha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda recommended to his father that accepting vānaprastha life would be better than going deeper and deeper into gṛham..."
27 November 2020
- 19:3519:35, 27 November 2020 diff hist +5,829 N Prahlada Maharaja recommended that his father accept vanaprastha life because as a grhastha he was becoming increasingly demoniac due to bodily attachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja recommended that his father accept vānaprastha life because as a gṛhastha he was becoming increasingly..."
- 19:3019:30, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,209 N Society must have divisions of brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya and sudra, and for spiritual advancement one must gradually develop as a brahmacari, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Society must have divisions of brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya and śūdra, and for spiritual advancement one must gradually..."
- 19:2719:27, 27 November 2020 diff hist +5,754 N If one remains in the bodily conception, one must rot within this material world, and his life will be a failure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one remains in the bodily conception, one must rot within this material world, and his life will be a failure"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 19:2219:22, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,033 N As confirmed in the Visnu Purana (3.8.9): by accepting the institution of varna and asrama, one can very easily elevate himself to the platform of worshiping Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As confirmed in the Viṣṇu Purāṇa (3.8.9), varṇāśramācāravatā puruṣeṇa paraḥ pumān viṣṇur ārādhyate:..."
- 19:1819:18, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,103 N In the varnasrama system, one first becomes a brahmacari, then a grhastha, a vanaprastha and finally a sannyasi. Going to the forest means accepting vanaprastha life, which is between grhastha life and sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the varṇāśrama system, one first becomes a brahmacārī, then a gṛhastha, a vānaprastha and finally a sannyāsī. Go..."
- 19:1419:14, 27 November 2020 diff hist +5,772 N Prahlada Maharaja recommended that to stop this material condition of repeated birth and death, one should go to the forest - vana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja therefore recommended that to stop this material condition of repeated birth and death, one should go to..."
- 19:1019:10, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,161 N One should understand himself to be part and parcel of Krsna and thus completely take shelter of His lotus feet for guaranteed spiritual success. Everyone in the material world is in the bodily conception, struggling hard for existence, life after life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should understand himself to be part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa and thus completely take shelter of His lotus feet for guar..."
- 19:0119:01, 27 November 2020 diff hist +5,914 N Those who are attached to the bodily conception of life and who thus stick to life as a grhastha, or householder, on the platform of material sense enjoyment, cannot see the welfare of the eternal soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are attached to the bodily conception of life and who thus stick to life as a gṛhastha, or householder, on the pla..."
- 18:5018:50, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,454 N Hiranyakasipu thought that Prahlada, being nothing but a small boy with no actual experience, might reply with something pleasing but nothing practical. Prahlada Maharaja, however, being an exalted devotee, had acquired all the qualities of education Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu thought that Prahlāda, being nothing but a small boy with no actual experience, might reply with something p..."
- 18:4318:43, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,390 N Prahlada Maharaja was able to solve the most difficult parts of problems because of his advanced Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was able to solve the most difficult parts of problems because of his advanced Kṛṣṇa consciousness"..."
- 18:3218:32, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,356 N Prahlada Maharaja knew the best of knowledge, and when his father inquired from him, Prahlada gave him that knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja, therefore, knew the best of knowledge, and when his father inquired from him, Prahlāda gave him that kn..."
- 18:2618:26, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,895 N It is impossible, practically speaking, for ordinary men to challenge scientists or philosophers concerning genuine knowledge, but a devotee can challenge them because the best of everything is known to a devotee by the grace of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is impossible, practically speaking, for ordinary men to challenge scientists or philosophers concerning genuine knowledge,..."
- 18:1518:15, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,554 N Prahlada Maharaja, of course, being a perfect devotee, knew everything and could say what the best part of life is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja, of course, being a perfect devotee, knew everything and could say what the best part of life is"}} {{not..."
- 18:0918:09, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,624 N Hiranyakasipu did not ask his young son (Prahlada) anything that would be very difficult for him to answer; instead, he gave the boy a chance to speak plainly about whatever he thought might be best Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu did not ask his young son anything that would be very difficult for him to answer; instead, he gave the boy a..."
- 18:0218:02, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,316 N Although Prahlada Maharaja was obliged to hear the instructions of Sanda and Amarka, he did not like the philosophy of friends and enemies, which forms the basis of politics. He was not interested in this philosophy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Prahlāda Mahārāja was obliged to hear the instructions of Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka, he did not like the philosophy o..."
- 17:5817:58, 27 November 2020 diff hist +2,754 N A devotee never creates a situation of friendship and enmity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee, however, never creates a situation of friendship and enmity"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi..." current
- 17:4517:45, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,043 N The public is concerned with friendly countries and friendly groups or enemy countries and enemy groups, but as stated in Bhagavad-gita, a learned person does not make distinctions between enemies and friends Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The public is concerned with friendly countries and friendly groups or enemy countries and enemy groups, but as stated in Bhag..."
- 17:3917:39, 27 November 2020 diff hist +2,688 N The very name Sukracarya indicates a person interested in obtaining benefits for his sons and descendants, regardless of how the money comes. A real brahmana would not become a priest for atheistic men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The very name Śukrācārya, however, indicates a person interested in obtaining benefits for his sons and descendants, regard..."
- 17:3517:35, 27 November 2020 diff hist +2,718 N Sukracarya should not have become the priest of Hiranyakasipu because Hiranyakasipu and his followers were all atheists. A brahmana should become the priest of a person interested in the advancement of spiritual culture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukrācārya should not have become the priest of Hiraṇyakaśipu because Hiraṇyakaśipu and his followers were all atheis..."
- 17:3017:30, 27 November 2020 diff hist +2,665 N The beginning of the life story of Prahlada is recounted as follows. Sukracarya became the priest of the atheists, especially Hiranyakasipu, and thus his two sons, Sanda and Amarka, resided near Hiranyakasipu's residence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The beginning of the life story of Prahlāda is recounted as follows. Śukrācārya became the priest of the atheists, especia..."
- 17:2117:21, 27 November 2020 diff hist +2,025 N In the history of human society, an affectionate father is rarely found to chastise a noble and devoted son. Therefore Maharaja Yudhisthira wanted Narada Muni to dissipate his doubt Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the history of human society, an affectionate father is rarely found to chastise a noble and devoted son. Therefore Mahār..."
- 17:0517:05, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,152 N As stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.25.25), satam prasangan mama virya-samvido bhavanti hrt-karna-rasayanah kathah: only by association with devotees can one authoritatively understand the position of the Lord and His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 3.25.25), satāṁ prasaṅgān mama vīrya-saṁvido bhavanti hṛt-karṇa-rasāyanā..."
- 16:5316:53, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,197 N To know about the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the characteristics of His pure devotee, one must inquire from authorities like Devarsi Narada. One cannot inquire about transcendental subject matters from a layman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To know about the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the characteristics of His pure devotee, one must inquire from authoritie..."
- 16:4516:45, 27 November 2020 diff hist +2,158 One who oppresses a pure devotee loses all the results of his austerities, penances and pious activities No edit summary current
- 16:2616:26, 27 November 2020 diff hist +2,622 N As stated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in His Siksastaka, the words caksusa pravrsayitam refer to tears falling incessantly from the devotee's eyes. These symptoms, which appear in pure devotional ecstasy, were visible in the body of Prahlada Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in His Śikṣāṣṭaka, yugāyitaṁ nimeṣeṇa cakṣuṣā prāvṛṣāyitam...." current
- 16:1816:18, 27 November 2020 diff hist +2,376 N When a devotee feels separation from the Lord, he becomes eager to see where the Lord is, and sometimes when he feels pangs of separation, tears flow incessantly from his half-closed eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a devotee feels separation from the Lord, he becomes eager to see where the Lord is, and sometimes when he feels pangs of..."
- 16:1116:11, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,604 N Prahlada Maharaja achieved the spiritual ecstasies described herein (in SB 7.4.40) by his advancement in spiritual understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja achieved the spiritual ecstasies described herein by his advancement in spiritual understanding"}} {{note..."
- 16:0516:05, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,756 N The devotee, in full ecstasy, sometimes imitates the pastimes of the Lord, just as the cowherd boys used to imitate the behavior of the jungle animals. However, he does not actually become the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the devotee, in full ecstasy, sometimes imitates the pastimes of the Lord, just as the cowherd boys used to imitate the behavi..." current
- 15:5815:58, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,603 N The devotee, without being ashamed due to his surroundings and circumstances, begins to dance, thinking, "Here is my Lord! My Lord is coming Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the devotee, without being ashamed due to his surroundings and circumstances, begins to dance, thinking, "Here is my Lord! My..."
- 15:4315:43, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,707 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is worshiped by the transcendental feelings of a devotee in a relationship of santa, dasya, sakhya, vatsalya or madhurya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is worshiped by the transcendental feelings of a devotee in a relationship of śānta,..." current
- 15:3815:38, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,711 N The first realization is impersonal Brahman, but one must go still further to realize Paramatma and eventually the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is worshiped by the transcendental feelings of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first realization is impersonal Brahman, but one must go still further to realize Paramātmā and eventually the Supreme P..."
- 15:3115:31, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,325 N One must go further and further into spiritual understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must go further and further into spiritual understanding"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-1..."
- 15:2815:28, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,810 N Sometimes, thinking himself one with the Supreme, he (Prahlada) imitated the Lord's pastimes, and in separation from the Lord he would sometimes show symptoms of madness. These feelings of a devotee would not be appreciated by impersonalists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, thinking himself one with the Supreme, he imitated the Lord's pastimes, and in separation from the Lord he would so..." current
- 15:2015:20, 27 November 2020 diff hist +3,612 N Prahlada Maharaja sometimes felt that the Lord was far away from him and therefore called Him loudly. When he saw that the Lord was before him, he was fully jubilant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja sometimes felt that the Lord was far away from him and therefore called Him loudly. When he saw that the..."
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- 18:5918:59, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,000 N These symptoms are called bhava. In The Nectar of Devotion, various bhavas, ecstatic conditions of a devotee, are fully described. These bhavas are visible in the activities of a perfect devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These symptoms are called bhāva. In The Nectar of Devotion, various bhāvas, ecstatic conditions of a devotee, are fully desc..."
- 18:5318:53, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,193 N When an exalted devotee feels that Krsna is invisible, he cries in separation, and sometimes, when he sees that Krsna has returned to care for him, he laughs, just as a child sometimes laughs upon understanding that his mother is taking care of him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When an exalted devotee feels that Kṛṣṇa is invisible, having gone away, he cries in separation, and sometimes, when he..."
- 18:4618:46, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,827 N Prahlada Maharaja, being always absorbed in thoughts of Krsna, sometimes felt separation, thinking, "Where is Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja, being always absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa, sometimes felt separation, thinking"|"Where is Kṛṣ..."
- 18:4018:40, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,738 N As soon as the mother returns and cares for the child, the child laughs and becomes jubilant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as the mother returns and cares for the child, the child laughs and becomes jubilant"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefine..."
- 18:3218:32, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,167 N This verse (SB 7.4.39) clarifies the comparison of a devotee to a child. If a mother leaves her small child in his bed or cradle and goes away to attend to some family duties, the child immediately understands that his mother has gone away, and he cries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse further clarifies the comparison of a devotee to a child. If a mother leaves her small child in his bed or cradle a..."
- 18:2418:24, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,595 N As a father and mother care for their child, Govinda cared for Prahlada Maharaja, who remained always absorbed in thoughts of Govinda. This is Krsna consciousness. Prahlada Maharaja is the vivid example of perfection in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a father and mother care for their child, Govinda cared for Prahlāda Mahārāja, who remained always absorbed in thoughts..."
- 18:1818:18, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,557 N Prahlada Maharaja was exactly like a small child, being cared for by Govinda. The necessary activities of his body were performed without his knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was exactly like a small child, being cared for by Govinda. The necessary activities of his body were per..."
- 18:1218:12, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,747 N A small child, while being cared for by his mother, does not know how the needs of the body for eating, sleeping, lying down, passing water and evacuating are being fulfilled. He is simply satisfied to be on the lap of his mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A small child, while being cared for by his mother, does not know how the needs of the body for eating, sleeping, lying down,..."
- 18:0518:05, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,098 Just as a materialistic person is always absorbed in thoughts of material gain, a maha-bhagavata like Prahlada Maharaja is always absorbed in thoughts of Krsna No edit summary current
- 18:0118:01, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,048 N For a small boy to give up playing is impossible, but Prahlada Maharaja, being situated in first-class devotional service, was always absorbed in a trance of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a small boy to give up playing is impossible, but Prahlāda Mahārāja, being situated in first-class devotional service,..."
- 17:5517:55, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,169 N Although Prahlada Maharaja was only a boy, he had no interest in playing. As stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.2.42), viraktir anyatra ca: the symptom of perfect Krsna consciousness is that one loses interest in all material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Prahlāda Mahārāja was only a boy, he had no interest in playing. As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 11.2.42), v..."
- 17:4817:48, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,173 N Prahlada Maharaja is the approved maha-bhagavata, the supreme devotee. In the previous verse it was stated that he had natural attachment (naisargiki ratih). The symptoms of such natural attachment for Krsna are described in this verse - SB 7.4.37 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja is the approved mahā-bhāgavata, the supreme devotee. In the previous verse it was stated that he had na..."
- 17:3517:35, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,202 N Even if one is an enemy of Krsna, a maha-bhagavata sees him to be engaged in Krsna's service. Another crude example is that everything appears yellow to the jaundiced eye. To a maha-bhagavata, everyone but himself appears to be engaged in Krsna's service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is an enemy of Kṛṣṇa, a mahā-bhāgavata sees him to be also engaged in Kṛṣṇa's service. Another crude..."
- 17:2917:29, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,105 N Prahlada Maharaja was influenced by Krsna, the supreme planet, and thus he could not think of the material world and live without Krsna consciousness. That is the sign of a maha-bhagavata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was influenced by Kṛṣṇa, the supreme planet, and thus he could not think of the material world and..."
- 17:2317:23, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,980 N It is sometimes said that when one is influenced by evil stars like Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, he cannot make advancement in any prospective activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is sometimes said that when one is influenced by evil stars like Saturn, Rāhu or Ketu, he cannot make advancement in any p..."
- 17:1217:12, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,000 N An exalted devotee, or mahatma, who is rarely to be seen, remains fully conscious of Krsna and constantly sees the Lord within the core of his heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An exalted devotee, or mahātmā, who is rarely to be seen, remains fully conscious of Kṛṣṇa and constantly sees the Lor..."
- 16:5716:57, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,495 Prahlada Maharaja is the vivid example of a great person fully absorbed in Krsna consciousness No edit summary
- 16:4416:44, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,578 N When this verse (SB 7.4.36) says vasudeve bhagavati, one should understand that Prahlada Maharaja's attachment for Nrsimhadeva was attachment for Krsna, Vasudeva, the son of Vasudeva. Prahlada Maharaja is described as a great mahatma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when this verse says vāsudeve bhagavati, one should understand that Prahlāda Mahārāja's attachment for Nṛsiṁhadeva was..."
- 16:3316:33, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,400 N In his prayers to the ten incarnations, Jayadeva Gosvami says, kesava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagad-isa hare. Prahlada Maharaja was a devotee of Lord Nrsimha, who is Kesava, Krsna Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his prayers to the ten incarnations, Jayadeva Gosvāmī says, keśava dhṛta-narahari-rūpa jaya jagad-īśa hare. Prahlā..."
- 16:2516:25, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,536 N Ordinary living beings cannot be so qualified, but a devotee can be qualified like the Supreme Personality of Godhead, not in full but partially Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ordinary living beings cannot be so qualified, but a devotee can be qualified like the Supreme Personality of Godhead, not in..."
- 16:2016:20, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,752 N Goloka eva nivasaty akhilatma-bhutah: (BS 5.37) the Lord appears in the core of everyone's heart, yet He exists on His own planet, Goloka Vrndavana. A devotee acquires qualities almost the same as those of the Lord because of unalloyed devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Goloka eva nivasaty akhilātma-bhūtaḥ: (BS 5.37) the Lord appears in the core of everyone's heart, yet He exists on His own..."
- 16:1216:12, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,398 N This transcendental quality of existing simultaneously in different places is another qualification of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This transcendental quality of existing simultaneously in different places is another qualification of the Supreme Personality..."
- 16:0616:06, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,484 N From authoritative scripture it is learned that Prahlada Maharaja still lives in Vaikunthaloka as well as within this material world on the planet Sutala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From authoritative scripture it is learned that Prahlāda Mahārāja still lives in Vaikuṇṭhaloka as well as within this m..."
- 15:5715:57, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,584 N Anyone can become a fully qualified brahmana under the direction of a spiritual master. Prahlada Maharaja provided a vivid example of how to think of the spiritual master and accept his directions calmly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone can become a fully qualified brāhmaṇa under the direction of a spiritual master. Prahlāda Mahārāja provided a viv..."
- 15:4715:47, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,871 N The word guru refers to the spiritual master who initiates his disciple into advancement in the science of Krsna, or Krsna consciousness, as stated by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura - sri-bhagavan-mantropadesake gurav ity arthah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word guru refers to the spiritual master who initiates his disciple into advancement in the science of Kṛṣṇa, or K..."
- 15:2915:29, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,656 N As the moon never refuses to distribute its pleasing rays even to the home of a candala, a Vaisnava never refuses to act for everyone's welfare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the moon never refuses to distribute its pleasing rays even to the home of a caṇḍāla, a Vaiṣṇava never refuses to..."
- 15:2115:21, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,021 Vaisnava should be like Paramatma No edit summary current
- 15:2015:20, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,831 N The six Gosvamis are described in this way: dhiradhira jana-priyau. They were popular with both the gentle and the ruffians. A Vaisnava must be equal to everyone, regardless of one's position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The six Gosvāmīs, for example, are described in this way: dhīrādhīra jana-priyau. They were popular with both the gentle..."
- 15:0115:01, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,962 N Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, wisdom, knowledge, and religiousness-these are the qualities by which the brahmanas work." (BG 18.42) These qualities are manifest in the body of a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, wisdom, knowledge, and religiousness-these are the qualitie..."
- 14:5614:56, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,786 N These (in SB 7.4.31-32) are some of the qualifications of a Vaisnava. A Vaisnava is automatically a brahmana because a Vaisnava has all the good qualities of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are some of the qualifications of a Vaiṣṇava. A Vaiṣṇava is automatically a brāhmaṇa because a Vaiṣṇava h..."
- 14:4214:42, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,686 N If one is spiritually advanced, being a staunch, liberal devotee of the Lord, all good qualities are manifest in his body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is spiritually advanced, being a staunch, liberal devotee of the Lord, all good qualities are manifest in his body"}} {..."
- 14:3814:38, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,820 N Prahlada Maharaja is praised for having all good qualities because of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead. A pure devotee, who has no motives, has all good qualities, material and spiritual Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja is praised herein for having all good qualities because of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead...."
- 14:2114:21, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,985 N There is no need to approach any demigod separately for the fulfillment of any desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no need to approach any demigod separately for the fulfillment of any desire"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{c..."
- 14:1214:12, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,259 N Whether one is a karmi, jnani or yogi, if one wants a particular benediction fulfilled, even if it be material, one should approach the Supreme Lord and pray to Him, for then it will be fulfilled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whether one is a karmī, jñānī or yogī, if one wants a particular benediction fulfilled, even if it be material, one shoul..."
- 12:3212:32, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,224 N Since the demigods resort to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, why should the worshipers of the demigods not approach the Supreme Lord for whatever benefits they desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the demigods resort to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, why should the worshipers of the demigods not approach the Su..."
- 12:1112:11, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,664 N Despite whatever one possesses, if one offends the lotus feet of a Vaisnava he will be vanquished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Despite whatever one possesses, if one offends the lotus feet of a Vaiṣṇava he will be vanquished"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..." current
- 12:0612:06, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,981 One's longevity, opulence, beauty, education and whatever else one may possess as a result of pious activities cannot protect one if one commits an offense at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava No edit summary current
- 12:0212:02, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,859 N Hiranyakasipu was certainly enjoying the fruitful results of his austerities, but the Lord says that as soon as he committed an offense at the lotus feet of Prahlada Maharaja he would be ruined Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu was certainly enjoying the fruitful results of his austerities, but here the Lord says that as soon as he com..."
- 11:4311:43, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,992 N The Lord clearly says that although Hiranyakasipu had received benedictions from Lord Brahma, these benedictions would be null and void as soon as he committed an offense at the lotus feet of Prahlada Maharaja, his own son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord clearly says that although Hiraṇyakaśipu had received benedictions from Lord Brahmā, these benedictions would be..."
- 11:3611:36, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,970 N If one is an offender at the lotus feet of a brahmana or Vaisnava, his offenses uproot all his auspicious activities. One should very carefully guard against committing vaisnava-aparadha, or offenses at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is an offender at the lotus feet of a brāhmaṇa or Vaiṣṇava, his offenses uproot all his auspicious activities. O..."
- 11:2511:25, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,572 N Of all sinful activities, an offense to a pure devotee, or Vaisnava, is the most severe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of all sinful activities, an offense to a pure devotee, or Vaiṣṇava, is the most severe"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}}..." current
25 November 2020
- 17:5417:54, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,548 N Pure devotees are fully satisfied by glorifying the Lord. Such glorification is called kirtana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotees, therefore, are fully satisfied by glorifying the Lord. Such glorification is called kīrtana"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 17:3917:39, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,092 Contrary to the laws of the material world, there is no difference between seeing the Lord, offering prayers and hearing the transcendental vibration No edit summary current
- 17:3517:35, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,165 N The vibration of God's voice appeared in the presence of all the devotees, and although the person vibrating the sound was unseen to them, they were meeting or seeing God because they were offering prayers and because the vibration of God was present Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vibration of the Lord's voice appeared in the presence of all the devotees, and although the person vibrating the sound wa..."
- 17:2917:29, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,786 N All of these (the nine activities in devotional service) are ways of seeing Him (God), for everything done in devotional service is a means of direct contact with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all of these are ways of seeing Him, for everything done in devotional service is a means of direct contact with the Lord"}} {..."
- 17:2217:22, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,965 Because all these devotional activities are absolute, there is no fundamental difference between worshiping the Deity in the temple, seeing Him and chanting His glories No edit summary
- 17:1917:19, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,696 N In bhakti there are nine different activities: sravanam kirtanam visnoh smaranam pada-sevanam/ arcanam vandanam dasyam sakhyam atma-nivedanam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In bhakti there are nine different activities: śravaṇaṁ kīrtanaṁ viṣṇoḥ smaraṇaṁ pāda-sevanam/ arcanaṁ va..."
- 17:1217:12, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,793 N The ability to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead or to see Him or talk with Him depends on one's advancement in devotional service, which is called bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the ability to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead or to see Him or talk with Him depends on one's advancement in de..."
- 17:0617:06, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,932 N Sometimes people are very much eager to see God. In considering the word mad-darsanam, "seeing Me," which is mentioned in this verse (SB 7.4.25-26), one should note that in Bhagavad-gita the Lord says, bhaktya mam abhijanati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes people are very much eager to see God. In considering the word mad-darśanam, "seeing Me," which is mentioned in thi..."
- 16:5416:54, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,318 N If one takes shelter of a dhama, worship of the Lord becomes very easy, and resultant spiritual advancement quickly takes place. In fact, in India one may still go to Vrndavana and similar places to achieve the results of spiritual activities quickly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one takes shelter of such a dhāma, worship of the Lord becomes very easy, and resultant spiritual advancement quickly take..."
- 16:4016:40, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,031 N On this earth there are such places as Vrndavana and Ayodhya, which are called dhamas. In the dhama, there is no influence from Kali-yuga or any demon Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"on this earth there are such places as Vṛndāvana and Ayodhyā, which are called dhāmas. In the dhāma, there is no influen..."
- 16:3316:33, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,307 N What is the purpose of saying: "in that direction where Hari is situated?" During Hiranyakasipu's time, his influence was everywhere, but he could not force his influence into the places where the Supreme Personality of Godhead had His pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"what is the purpose of saying tasyai kāṣṭhāyai—"in that direction where Hari is situated?" During Hiraṇyakaśipu's t..."
- 16:2616:26, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,989 N The two words tasyai kasthayai are very significant. Everywhere, in every direction, in every heart and in every atom, the Supreme Personality of Godhead is situated in His features as Brahman and Paramatma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two words tasyai kāṣṭhāyai are very significant. Everywhere, in every direction, in every heart and in every atom, t..."
- 16:1816:18, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,371 N In all circumstances, one should seek shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Then there will be no danger under any circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In all circumstances, one should seek shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Then there will be no danger under any ci..."
- 16:1116:11, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,534 N If a dog is swimming in the water and one wants to cross the ocean by catching hold of the dog's tail, certainly he is foolish. Similarly, if in distress one seeks shelter of a demigod, he is foolish, for his efforts will be fruitless Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a dog is swimming in the water and one wants to cross the ocean by catching hold of the dog's tail, certainly he is foolish..."
- 16:0216:02, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,392 N All the inhabitants of the various planets, being unable to find any other shelter, were obliged to seek shelter at the lotus feet of the supreme friend - Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the inhabitants of the various planets, being unable to find any other shelter, were obliged to seek shelter at the lotus..."
- 15:5615:56, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,602 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is actually the best friend of everyone. In a condition of distress or misery, one wants to seek shelter of a well-wishing friend. The well-wishing friend of the perfect order is Lord Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, is actually the best friend of everyone. In a condition of distress or misery..."
- 15:4315:43, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,368 N As soon as one transgresses the laws of sastra, he immediately enters upon the path of destruction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as one transgresses the laws of śāstra, he immediately enters upon the path of destruction"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
- 15:3515:35, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,385 N One should act according to the direction of the sastra, but the material energy is so powerful that as soon as one becomes materially opulent, he begins to transgress the sastric laws Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should act according to the direction of the śāstra, but the material energy is so powerful that as soon as one becomes..."
- 15:2815:28, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,493 N The word sastra refers to that which controls our activities. We cannot violate or transgress the laws and regulative principles mentioned in the sastras. Bhagavad-gita repeatedly confirms this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word śāstra refers to that which controls our activities. We cannot violate or transgress the laws and regulative princi..."
- 15:2015:20, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,622 N There have been many instances in which demons, after achieving material opulences, have become extremely proud, so much so that they have transgressed the laws and regulations given in the authoritative sastras. Hiranyakasipu acted in this way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There have been many instances in which demons, after achieving material opulences, have become extremely proud, so much so th..."
- 15:0815:08, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,844 N As far as material sense gratification is concerned, materialists may go on increasing their enjoyment as far as they can imagine, but because people in such a material condition are servants of their senses, they cannot be satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as material sense gratification is concerned, materialists may go on increasing their enjoyment as far as they can imag..."
- 15:0115:01, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,739 N Materialists are very much advanced in enjoying money and women, yet dissatisfaction prevails within human society because human society cannot be happy and peaceful without Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Materialists are very much advanced in enjoying money and women, yet dissatisfaction prevails within human society because hum..."
- 14:5314:53, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,888 N This is an example of asuric life. Atheists can advance materially and create an extremely comfortable situation for the senses, but because they are controlled by the senses, they cannot be satisfied. This is the effect of modern civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is an example of asuric life. Atheists can advance materially and create an extremely comfortable situation for the sense..."
- 14:4614:46, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,650 N Hiranyakasipu by dint of his austere performance of mystic yoga, became so powerful that he alone took charge of everything, without assistance from the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu, however, by dint of his austere performance of mystic yoga, became so powerful that he alone took charge of..."
- 14:3814:38, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,503 N King Indra is in charge of pouring water, the demigod Vayu controls the air and dries up the water, whereas the demigod controlling fire burns everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Indra is in charge of pouring water, the demigod Vāyu controls the air and dries up the water, whereas the demigod contr..."
- 14:2714:27, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,886 N It is said in the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam: this material world is conducted by fire, water and earth, which combine and take shape. It is mentioned that the three modes of nature (prthag gunan) act under the direction of different demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, tejo-vāri-mṛdāṁ yathā vinimayaḥ: this material world is conducte..."
- 14:1214:12, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,400 N These authorities (Vyasadeva and Sukadeva Gosvami), differ from modern scientists who conclude from their imperfect sensual experience that only this planet is inhabited by living beings whereas the other planets are all vacant or full of dust Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These authorities differ from modern scientists who conclude from their imperfect sensual experience that only this planet is..."
- 14:0514:05, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,103 N As far as we are concerned, we follow the authority of Vyasadeva and Sukadeva Gosvami, who have described the universal situation according to the Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as we are concerned, we follow the authority of Vyāsadeva and Śukadeva Gosvāmī, who have described the universal si..."
- 13:4213:42, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,190 N The asuras sometimes become so powerful that they can engage even Narada Muni and similar devotees in their service. This does not mean that Narada was subordinate to Hiranyakasipu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The asuras sometimes become so powerful that they can engage even Nārada Muni and similar devotees in their service. This doe..."
- 13:3513:35, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,553 N All the demigods are called tri-pistapa, and the same word tri applies to Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the demigods are called tri-piṣṭapa, and the same word tri applies to Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and Lord Viṣṇu"}} {..."
- 13:2513:25, 25 November 2020 diff hist +152 There are three kinds of demigods - the Adityas, the Vasus and the Rudras - beneath whom are the other demigods, like the Maruts and Sadhyas No edit summary current
- 13:2213:22, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,883 N In the Skanda Purana there is this description: upayanam daduh sarve vina devan hiranyakah. Hiranyakasipu was so powerful that everyone but the three principal demigods - namely Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and Lord Visnu - engaged in his service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Skanda Purāṇa there is this description: upāyanaṁ daduḥ sarve vinā devān hiraṇyakaḥ. Hiraṇyakaśipu was..."
- 11:0411:04, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,750 N It appears that even in the higher planetary systems, to which people are promoted by pious activities, disturbances are created by asuras like Hiranyakasipu. No one in the three worlds can live in peace and prosperity without disturbance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that even in the higher planetary systems, to which people are promoted by pious activities, disturbances are creat..."
- 10:5510:55, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,826 N Hiranyakasipu was so alert against being burnt to ashes by the anger of great sages like Bhrgu that by dint of austerity he surpassed their power and placed even them under his subordination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu was so alert against being burnt to ashes by the anger of great sages like Bhṛgu that by dint of austerity..."
- 10:4910:49, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,596 N Maharaja Vena was afraid of some of the great sages such as Bhrgu, whereas Hiranyakasipu ruled in such a way that everyone feared him but Lord Visnu, Lord Brahma and Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Vena was afraid of some of the great sages such as Bhṛgu, whereas Hiraṇyakaśipu ruled in such a way that every..."
- 10:4210:42, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,448 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti has compared Hiranyakasipu to Maharaja Vena, who was also atheistic and scornful of the ritualistic ceremonies mentioned in the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī has compared Hiraṇyakaśipu to Mahārāja Vena, who was also atheistic and scornful of the..."
- 10:3710:37, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,719 N Hiranyakasipu was so powerful in the heavenly planets that all the demigods except Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and Lord Visnu were forced to engage in his service. Indeed, they were afraid of being severely punished if they disobeyed him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu was so powerful in the heavenly planets that all the demigods except Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and Lord Viṣ..."
- 10:3110:31, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,293 N Direct information received from the Vedic literature is perfect. We cannot accept the statement that there are no opulent residences on planets other than this earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Direct information received from the Vedic literature, however, is perfect, We therefore cannot accept the statement that ther..."
- 10:2410:24, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,908 N Although such instruments (telescopes) are needed because the vision of the so-called scientists is imperfect, the instruments themselves are also imperfect. The upper planets cannot be appraised by imperfect men using imperfect man-made instruments Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although such instruments are needed because the vision of the so-called scientists is imperfect, the instruments themselves a..."
- 10:0810:08, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,379 N In the upper planets, where there are not only beautiful buildings, but also many opulent gardens and parks, which are described as nandana-devodyana, gardens quite fit to be enjoyed by the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the upper planets, where there are not only beautiful buildings, but also many opulent gardens and parks, which are describ..."
- 10:0310:03, 25 November 2020 diff hist +152 Visvakarma, the famous heavenly architect, is known as the constructor of many wonderful buildings in the upper planets No edit summary current
- 09:5609:56, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,262 N All the heavenly planets of the upper planetary system are thousands upon thousands of times more opulent than the lower planetary system in which we live Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the heavenly planets of the upper planetary system are thousands upon thousands of times more opulent than the lower plane..."
- 09:5209:52, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,532 N It is not possible to convince modern scientists of the Vedic information about the universe. Nonetheless, we are not very impressed by the words of scientists who say that all other planets are vacant and that only the earth is full of living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is not possible to convince modern scientists of the Vedic information about the universe. Nonetheless, we are not very muc..."
- 09:4609:46, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,364 N These scientists claim to have launched excursions to the moon, where they have found no living entities but only big craters full of dust and stone, although in fact the moon is so brilliant that it acts like the sun in illuminating the entire universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These scientists claim to have launched excursions to the moon, where they have found no living entities but only big craters..."
- 09:3909:39, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,892 N The word garuda in this verse (SB 7.4. 5-7) indicates that there are planets of great birds like Garuda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word garuḍa in this verse indicates that there are planets of great birds like Garuḍa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}..."
- 09:2909:29, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,529 N Since Brahma had promised, he wanted to grant all the benedictions asked (by Hiranyakasipu). The word durlabhan indicates that one should not take benedictions one cannot enjoy peacefully Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since Brahmā had promised, he wanted to grant all the benedictions asked. The word durlabhān indicates that one should not t..."
- 09:2409:24, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,552 N Lord Brahma informed Hiranyakasipu that although he was ready to offer him whatever he had asked, the result of the benedictions would be very difficult for Hiranyakasipu to maintain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā informed Hiraṇyakaśipu that although he was ready to offer him whatever he had asked, the result of the benedi..."
- 09:1909:19, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,568 N If one possesses more and more, a benediction itself may become a curse, for just as achieving material opulence in this material world requires great strength and endeavor, maintaining it also requires great endeavor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one possesses more and more, a benediction itself may become a curse, for just as achieving material opulence in this mater..."
- 09:1309:13, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,162 N Material benedictions are not always exactly worthy of being called benedictions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material benedictions are not always exactly worthy of being called benedictions"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|..." current
24 November 2020
- 18:5218:52, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,882 N One should not hear anything about Krsna from a non-Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not hear anything about Kṛṣṇa from a non-Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}} {..."
- 18:4718:47, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,283 N Quoting from Padma Purana, Sri Sanatana Gosvami has strictly forbidden us to hear about the activities of the Lord and His devotees from the mouths of nondevotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Quoting from Padma Purāṇa, Śrī Sanātana Gosvāmī has strictly forbidden us to hear about the activities of the Lord and..."
- 18:4218:42, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,517 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's secretary also advised that one learn the history of Srimad-Bhagavatam from a devotee. One should not hear the statements of Srimad-Bhagavatam from professional reciters, or else they will not be effective Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's secretary also advised that one learn the history of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from a devotee: yāha,..."
- 18:3418:34, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,303 N Anything about devotional service or the characteristics of the Lord and His devotees must be heard from a devotee, not from a professional reciter. This is advised herein - SB 6.17.40 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anything about devotional service or the characteristics of the Lord and His devotees must be heard from a devotee, not from a..."
- 18:2718:27, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,446 N The historical incidents in the puranas such as the history of Citraketu explained in the Bhagavata Purana, are sometimes misunderstood by outsiders, or nondevotees. Sukadeva Gosvami advised that the history of Citraketu be heard from a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The historical incidents in the purāṇas, such as the history of Citraketu explained in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa, are someti..."
- 18:1818:18, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,974 N Although Vrtrasura was known as an asura, or demon, he did not lose his consciousness of Krsna or devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Vṛtrāsura was known as an asura, or demon, he did not lose his consciousness of Kṛṣṇa or devotional service"..."
- 18:1218:12, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,071 N Even if a bhakti-yogi falls, he takes birth in a rich family or family of brahmanas, in which he again starts devotional activities from the point where he left off Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if a bhakti-yogī falls, he takes birth in a rich family or family of brāhmaṇas, in which he again starts devotional a..."
- 18:0418:04, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,557 N Once one is advanced in devotional service, his spiritual assets are never lost under any circumstances. Whatever spiritual advancement he has achieved continues. This is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once one is advanced in devotional service, his spiritual assets are never lost under any circumstances. Whatever spiritual ad..."
- 17:5517:55, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,207 N Jnana-vijnana-samyutah: his spiritual knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge in life were not lost. Therefore it is said that even if a devotee falls down for some reason, he is still not lost Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jñāna-vijñāna-saṁyutaḥ: his spiritual knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge in life were not lost...."
- 17:4617:46, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,237 N The word yoni is generally understood to mean jati-family, group or species. Although Vrtrasura appeared in a family of demons, it is clearly said that his knowledge of spiritual life still existed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word yoni is generally understood to mean jāti-family, group or species. Although Vṛtrāsura appeared in a family of de..."
- 17:3817:38, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,232 N When a less intelligent person has some power, he wants to use it for sense gratification. This is not the behavior of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a less intelligent person has some power, he wants to use it for sense gratification. This is not the behavior of a devot..."
- 17:3517:35, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,044 N Being protected by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, a devotee is always powerful, but a devotee does not wish to show his power unnecessarily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being protected by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, a devotee is always powerful, but a devotee does not wish to show his p..."
- 17:2717:27, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,827 A devotee should always be very humble and meek and should offer all respect to others, especially to superiors No edit summary
- 17:2317:23, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,152 N Citraketu very sportingly felt that since the mother wanted to curse him, he could accept this curse just to please her. This is called sadhu-laksanam, the characteristic of a sadhu, or a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu very sportingly felt that since the mother wanted to curse him, he could accept this curse just to please her. This..."
- 17:1617:16, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,156 N King Citraketu was so exalted in his character that in spite of being wrongly cursed by Parvati, he immediately descended from his airplane and bowed his head before the mother, accepting her curse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Citraketu was so exalted in his character that in spite of being wrongly cursed by Pārvatī, he immediately descended fr..."
- 17:1017:10, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,920 N Upon being informed by Lord Siva, mother Parvati could understand that she was wrong in cursing Citraketu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon being informed by Lord Śiva, mother Pārvatī could understand that she was wrong in cursing Citraketu"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 17:0517:05, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,024 N When Parvati remembered her former behavior in cursing Citraketu, she became very much ashamed and covered her face with the skirt of her sari, admitting that she was wrong in cursing Citraketu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Pārvatī remembered her former behavior in cursing Citraketu, she became very much ashamed and covered her face with the..."
- 17:0017:00, 24 November 2020 diff hist +1,640 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura remarks that the word santa-dhih means sviya-purva-svabhava-smrtya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura remarks that the word śānta-dhīḥ means svīya-pūrva-svabhāva-smṛtyā"}} {..."
- 16:5516:55, 24 November 2020 diff hist +5,064 N Mother Parvati could not appreciate Citraketu's position, and she cursed him, but when she understood the instructions of Lord Siva she was ashamed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mother Pārvatī could not appreciate Citraketu's position, and therefore she cursed him, but when she understood the instruct..."
- 16:5016:50, 24 November 2020 diff hist +5,029 N Upon hearing the instructions of Lord Siva, Parvati must have been very much ashamed for cursing Citraketu to become a demon Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon hearing the instructions of Lord Śiva, Pārvatī must have been very much ashamed for cursing Citraketu to become a demo..."
- 16:4516:45, 24 November 2020 diff hist +5,309 N Lord Siva wanted to criticize Citraketu for externally posing as a great devotee but being interested in enjoying with the Vidyadhari women. These were all friendly jokes; there was nothing serious for which Citraketu should have been cursed by Parvati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva wanted to criticize Citraketu for externally posing as a great devotee but being interested in enjoying with the Vi..."
- 16:3816:38, 24 November 2020 diff hist +4,838 N Citraketu wanted to criticize the behavior of his friend Lord Siva because Lord Siva was sitting with his wife on his lap Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu wanted to criticize the behavior of his friend Lord Śiva because Lord Śiva was sitting with his wife on his lap"}}..."
- 16:2716:27, 24 November 2020 diff hist +4,867 It may be clearly said that the understanding of a woman is always inferior to the understanding of a man No edit summary current
- 16:2416:24, 24 November 2020 diff hist +4,857 N Even in the higher statuses of life there is a difference between the understanding of a male and that of a female Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even in the higher statuses of life there is a difference between the understanding of a male and that of a female"}} {{notes|..."
- 16:2016:20, 24 November 2020 diff hist +5,225 N Here is a difference between male and female that exists even in the higher statuses of life-in fact, even between Lord Siva and his wife. Lord Siva could understand Citraketu very nicely, but Parvati could not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is a difference between male and female that exists even in the higher statuses of life-in fact, even between Lord Śiva..."
- 16:1216:12, 24 November 2020 diff hist +4,847 N Siva tried to convince his wife, Parvati, that her cursing of Citraketu was not very sensible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śiva tried to convince his wife, Pārvatī, that her cursing of Citraketu was not very sensible"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ange..."
- 16:0816:08, 24 November 2020 diff hist +5,295 N Both he and I (Siva) are on the same level as servants of God. We are always friends and sometimes we enjoy joking words between us. When Citraketu loudly laughed at my behavior, he did so on friendly terms, and therefore there was no reason to curse him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"both he and I are on the same level as servants of the Lord. We are always friends, and sometimes we enjoy joking words betwee..."
- 15:5815:58, 24 November 2020 diff hist +4,992 N It is clear that the devotees of the Lord are always extremely dear to Him (God). In effect, Lord Siva told Parvati, "Both Citraketu and I are always very dear to the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From this statement by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, it is clear that the devotees of the Lord are always extremely dear..."
- 15:5215:52, 24 November 2020 diff hist +4,546 N Qualitatively, they are one and the same - God and His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Qualitatively, they are one and the same"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-11-24T15:52:53Z}} {{l..."
- 15:3215:32, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,403 N The living entity in his pure condition is always very near and dear to the Lord, and the Lord is dear to him. There is no question of partiality or enmity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living entity in his pure condition is always very near and dear to the Lord, and the Lord is dear to him. There is no que..." current
- 15:2515:25, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,403 N Because the three modes of material nature intervene between the Lord and the living beings, these different relationships appear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the three modes of material nature intervene between the Lord and the living beings, these different relationships app..." current
- 15:2115:21, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,441 N Relationships of dearness or enmity between the Supreme Lord and the living beings are due to the intervention of the illusory energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Relationships of dearness or enmity between the Supreme Lord and the living beings are due to the intervention of the illusory..." current
- 15:1415:14, 24 November 2020 diff hist +2,784 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, in His second feature, is the Supersoul of all living entities. As one's self is extremely dear, the Superself of the self is still more dear. No one can be the enemy of the friendly Superself, who is equal to everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, in His second feature, is the Supersoul of all living entities. As one's self is extremely..."
- 15:0615:06, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,539 N Siva is above the ordinary human beings, yet be is unable to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Siva is not among the ordinary living entities, nor is he in the category of Lord Visnu. He is between Lord Visnu and the common living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva, of course, is above the ordinary human beings, yet be is unable to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead...."
- 14:5514:55, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,159 N The Lord, being ananta, has an unlimited number of forms. Therefore, how is it possible for an ordinary, common man to understand Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, being ananta, has an unlimited number of forms. Therefore, how is it possible for an ordinary, common man to underst..."
- 14:5014:50, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,237 N Lord Siva places himself as one of the nondevotees, who cannot understand the identity of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva places himself as one of the nondevotees, who cannot understand the identity of the Supreme Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 14:4514:45, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,907 N The Absolute Truth is easier to understand for a devotee than for jnanis who simply speculate to understand Vasudeva. Lord Siva confirms this statement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Absolute Truth is easier to understand for a devotee than for jñānīs who simply speculate to understand Vāsudeva. Lord..."
- 14:4014:40, 24 November 2020 diff hist +4,174 N They (the jnanis) simply think of becoming free from the contamination of the material world, but because they do not take shelter at the lotus feet of Vasudeva their knowledge is impure. When they become pure they surrender to the lotus feet of Vasudeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They simply think of becoming free from the contamination of the material world, but because they do not take shelter at the l..."
- 14:3214:32, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,834 Unless the so-called jnanis take shelter of Vasudeva, their speculative knowledge is imperfect No edit summary current
- 14:2214:22, 24 November 2020 diff hist +4,046 N The speculative philosopher tries to understand that this material world is false by cultivating knowledge, but this understanding is automatically manifested in the person of a devotee, without separate endeavor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The speculative philosopher tries to understand that this material world is false by cultivating knowledge, but this understan..."
- 14:1114:11, 24 November 2020 diff hist +4,113 N One who engages in unalloyed devotional service to Vasudeva, Krsna, automatically becomes aware of this material world, and therefore he is naturally detached. This detachment is possible because of his high standard of knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who engages in unalloyed devotional service to Vāsudeva, Kṛṣṇa, automatically becomes aware of this material world,..."
- 13:5913:59, 24 November 2020 diff hist +3,714 N Because of his (the devotee's) unalloyed devotion to Vasudeva, this knowledge and detachment are automatically manifested in his person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of his unalloyed devotion to Vāsudeva, this knowledge and detachment are automatically manifested in his person"}} {{..."
23 November 2020
- 19:2319:23, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,400 N The mind is the via medium in both dreams and wakefulness, and everything created by the mind in terms of sankalpa and vikalpa, acceptance and rejection, is called manodharma, or mental concoction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mind is the via medium in both dreams and wakefulness, and everything created by the mind in terms of saṅkalpa and vikal..."
- 19:1619:16, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,051 N In dreams we sometimes enjoy eating sweet rice and sometimes suffer as if one of our beloved family members had died Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In dreams we sometimes enjoy eating sweet rice and sometimes suffer as if one of our beloved family members had died"}} {{note..."
- 19:1319:13, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,314 N He (anyone) will never feel the distresses of the world of duality. In any condition of life one will be happy if he chants the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he will never feel the distresses of the world of duality. In any condition of life one will be happy if he chants the holy na..."
- 19:0819:08, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,662 N By His personal behavior, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu showed that He was never distressed but always happy in chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. One should follow in the footsteps of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and engage constantly in chanting the maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By His personal behavior, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu showed that He was never distressed but always happy in chanting the Hare..."
- 19:0219:02, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,319 A devotee accepts the distress of this material world as happiness only due to the causeless mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu No edit summary
- 18:1318:13, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,046 N A sleeping man creates his happiness and distress by dreaming, although actually they have no existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sleeping man creates his happiness and distress by dreaming, although actually they have no existence"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
- 18:0018:00, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,729 N Haridasa Thakura was beaten with cane in twenty-two bazaars, but he was never disturbed; instead, he smilingly tolerated the beating. Despite the disturbing dualities of the material world, devotees are not disturbed at all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Haridāsa Ṭhākura was beaten with cane in twenty-two bazaars, but he was never disturbed; instead, he smilingly tolerated t..."
- 17:5317:53, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,603 N Those who are not narayana-para, pure devotees, must be disturbed by this duality of the material world, whereas devotees who are simply attached to the service of the Lord are not at all disturbed by it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are not nārāyaṇa-para, pure devotees, must be disturbed by this duality of the material world, whereas devotees..."
- 17:4517:45, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,840 N Durga, the goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Siva is extremely powerful. She can create, maintain and annihilate any number of universes by her sweet will, but she acts under the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, not independently Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Durgā—the goddess Pārvatī, the wife of Lord Śiva—is extremely powerful. She can create, maintain and annihilate any nu..."
- 17:3817:38, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,687 N In Bhagavad-gita we find: (BG 9.10) the material world works under the direction of the goddess Durga, the material energy of the Lord, but she acts under the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is also confirmed in the Brahma-samhita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā we find, mayādhyakṣeṇa prakṛtiḥ sūyate sa-carācaram: (BG 9.10) the material world works under th..."
- 17:3217:32, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,441 N They (devotees of God) have no eagerness to be happy by being placed in the heavenly planets, becoming liberated or becoming one with Brahman, the supreme effulgence. These benefits do not appeal them. They are interested in giving direct service to God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They have no eagerness to be happy by being placed in the heavenly planets, becoming liberated or becoming one with Brahman, t..."
- 17:2517:25, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,352 N By using the word bhrtya-bhrtyanam, Lord Siva pointed out that although Citraketu provided one example of tolerance and excellence, all the devotees who have taken shelter of the Lord as eternal servants are glorious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By using the word bhṛtya-bhṛtyānām, Lord Śiva pointed out that although Citraketu provided one example of tolerance and..."
- 17:1817:18, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,923 N This is their excellence. Anukulyena krsnanusilanam: (CC Madhya 19.167) they (the devotees of God) are liberally engaged in the service of the Lord, and therefore they are excellent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is their excellence. Ānukūlyena kṛṣṇānuśīlanam: (CC Madhya 19.167) they are liberally engaged in the service o..."
- 17:0417:04, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,144 N Parvati might naturally have inquired how devotees become so exalted. Therefore this verse (SB 6.17.28) explains that they are narayana-para, simply dependent on Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pārvatī might naturally have inquired how devotees become so exalted. Therefore this verse explains that they are nārāya..."
- 16:5716:57, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,525 N Lord Siva forbade Parvati to commit the mistake of cursing a devotee like Citraketu. He indicated that although she was powerful, the King, without showing any power, had excelled her power by his tolerance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva forbade Pārvatī to commit the mistake of cursing a devotee like Citraketu. He indicated that although she was pow..."
- 16:5016:50, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,429 N As stated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, taror api sahisnuna. Just like a tree, a devotee can tolerate all kinds of curses and reversals in life. This is the excellence of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, taror api sahiṣṇunā. Just like a tree, a devotee can tolerate all kinds of curse..."
- 16:4316:43, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,377 N By mildly tolerating your (Parvati's) curse, he (Citraketu) has certainly excelled the glory of your beauty and your power to curse him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By mildly tolerating your curse, he has certainly excelled the glory of your beauty and your power to curse him"}} {{notes|}}..."