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|}}..."
- 16:3416:34, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,659 N Although you (Parvati) cursed the King (Citraketu), he was not at all afraid or sorry. He offered respect to you, called you mother & accepted your curse thinking himself faulty. He did not say anything in retaliation. This is the excellence of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although you cursed the King, he was not at all afraid or sorry. Rather, he offered respect to you, called you mother and acce..."
- 16:2816:28, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,671 N Lord Siva smiled when he joked with his wife in that way, for others cannot speak like that. "The Supreme Lord," Siva continued, "is always exalted in His activities, and here is another example of His wonderful influence upon King Citraketu, His devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva smiled when he joked with his wife in that way, for others cannot speak like that. "The Supreme Lord," Śiva contin..."
- 16:1816:18, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,712 N Siva, the husband of Parvati, told his wife, "My dear Parvati, you are very beautiful in your bodily features. You are glorious. But I do not think that you can compete with the beauty and glory of devotees who have become servants of the servants of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva, the husband of Pārvatī, told his wife, "My dear Pārvatī, you are very beautiful in your bodily features. Certa..."
- 16:0816:08, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,022 N Being fully aware of how the results of one's karma accrue by the laws of nature, Citraketu did not want to be released from Parvati's curse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being fully aware of how the results of one's karma accrue by the laws of nature, Citraketu did not want to be released from P..."
- 15:5315:53, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,344 N The Supreme Lord is neutral to everyone, but for the maintenance of law and order His supreme government has various departments, which control the activities of the living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Lord is neutral to everyone, but for the maintenance of law and order His supreme government has various departmen..."
- 15:4715:47, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,380 N Although the government is ultimately the supreme authority, the justice is administered by the departments of the government, and the government is not responsible for the individual judgments. Therefore the government is equal to all the citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the government is ultimately the supreme authority, the justice is administered by the departments of the government,..."
- 15:4115:41, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,462 N By the order of a judge, one person is released from jail, and another is imprisoned, but the judge is not responsible, for the distress and happiness of these different people is due to their own activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the order of a judge, one person is released from jail, and another is imprisoned, but the judge is not responsible, for th..."
- 15:3615:36, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,053 N These (happiness and distress, or bondage and liberation) are due to the results of the fruitive activities of the living entities within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are due to the results of the fruitive activities of the living entities within this material world"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
- 15:2915:29, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,497 N Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the ultimate doer of everything, in His original transcendental existence He is not responsible for the happiness and distress, or bondage and liberation, of the conditioned souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the ultimate doer of everything, in His original transcendental existence He is..."
- 15:2015:20, 23 November 2020 diff hist +8 After the varieties of living entities are created, they are subject to happiness and distress according to their association No edit summary
- 15:2015:20, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,025 N After the varieties of living entities are created, they are subject to happiness and distress according to their association Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the varieties of living entities are created, they are subject to happiness and distress according to their association"..."
- 15:1415:14, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,261 N The material world consists of three modes of material nature - sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-guna. By sattva-guna the Lord maintains the material world, by rajo-guna He creates it, and by tamo-guna He annihilates it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material world consists of three modes of material nature—sattva-guṇa, rajo-guṇa and tamo-guṇa. By sattva-guṇa t..."
- 15:0815:08, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,398 N The Lord has His own energies (CC Madhya 13.65, purport), and one of them, namely the external energy, creates the material world and the varieties of happiness and distress for the conditioned souls under the supervision of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord has His own energies (parāsya śaktir vividhaiva śrūyate (CC Madhya 13.65, purport)), and one of them, namely the..."
- 15:0215:02, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,410 N The question may be raised why the living entities are situated in different conditions and who has arranged this. The answer is that it has been done by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, without anyone's help Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The question may be raised why the living entities are situated in different conditions and who has arranged this. The answer..."
- 14:5514:55, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,254 N He (one) is not concerned with happiness or distress, curses or favors, or heavenly or hellish planets. He sees no distinction between them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is not concerned with happiness or distress, curses or favors, or heavenly or hellish planets. He sees no distinction betwe..."
- 14:4814:48, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,221 N When one comes to his senses - when he becomes Krsna conscious - he is no longer concerned with the various conditions of this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one comes to his senses—when he becomes Kṛṣṇa conscious—he is no longer concerned with the various conditions o..."
- 14:4314:43, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,264 N The so-called temporary happiness of the world is also misery, but in ignorance we cannot understand this. That is the actual position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The so-called temporary happiness of the world is also misery, but in ignorance we cannot understand this. That is the actual..."
- 14:3914:39, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,617 N Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says in this regard that being put into this material world is like being thrown into a mine of salt. If one falls into a mine of salt, he tastes only salt wherever he goes. Similarly, this material world is full of miseries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura says in this regard that being put into this material world is like being thrown i..."
- 14:3114:31, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,343 N Krsna wants us to give up all other engagements and surrender unto Him. If we do so, where will the cause and effect of this material world be? There is nothing like cause and effect for the surrendered soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa wants us to give up all other engagements and surrender unto Him. If we do so, where will the cause and effect of..."
- 14:1914:19, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,422 N Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura sings, (miche) mayara vase, yaccha bhese', khaccha habudubu, bhai: "My dear living entities within this material world, why are you being carried away by the waves of the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura sings, (miche) māyāra vaśe, yāccha bhese', khāccha hābuḍubu, bhāi: "My dear living en..." current
22 November 2020
- 19:1719:17, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,514 N Everything is done under the superintendence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The process by which the results of action are ordained is called niyatam, always working Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything is done under the superintendence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The process by which the results of action..."
- 19:1119:11, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,615 N One must promote himself to the stage of goodness through his character and behavior and then gradually come to the transcendental platform, or adhoksaja platform, in which he realizes both his position and the position of others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must therefore promote himself to the stage of goodness through his character and behavior and then gradually come to the..."
- 19:0619:06, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,495 N In this verse (SB 6.17.19) the word ajna is very significant. In the material world, all living entities are ajna, ignorant, in different degrees. This ignorance continues very strongly in the mode of ignorance presented by material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word ajña is very significant. In the material world, all living entities are ajña, ignorant, in different..."
- 18:5618:56, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,762 N This (the conditioned soul is is subjected to the results of his past deeds) is carried out by the laws of nature, but one foolishly thinks himself the doer, which in fact he is not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is carried out by the laws of nature, but one foolishly thinks himself the doer, which in fact he is not"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
- 18:4418:44, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,306 N Acting through the heart of Parvati, the Lord, who is situated in everyone's heart, cursed Citraketu in order to end all his material reactions. Citraketu became Vrtrasura in his next life and returned home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Acting through the heart of Pārvatī, the Lord, who is situated in everyone's heart, cursed Citraketu in order to end all his..."
- 18:3718:37, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,199 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura comments that Maharaja Citraketu's being cursed by Parvati should be considered the mercy of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura comments that Mahārāja Citraketu's being cursed by Pārvatī should be considere..."
- 18:2518:25, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,083 N The heavenly planets, liberation and hell are nondifferent for a devotee, for he does not discriminate between different positions in the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The heavenly planets, liberation and hell are nondifferent for a devotee, for he does not discriminate between different posit..."
- 18:1918:19, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,195 N The Lord is very kind and affectionate toward His devotees, and therefore a devotee, in any condition, is not subjected to the results of karma. A devotee never aspires for the heavenly planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is very kind and affectionate toward His devotees, and therefore a devotee, in any condition, is not subjected to the..."
- 18:1218:12, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,892 N Ksiyante casya karmani: before attaining the stage of love, one becomes free from all the results of karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṣīyante cāsya karmāṇi: before attaining the stage of love, one becomes free from all the results of karma"}} {{notes|}..."
- 18:0718:07, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,272 N Sa gunan samatityaitan brahma-bhuyaya kalpate: one who is engaged in devotional service has already been freed from the reactions of his material karma, and thus he immediately becomes brahma-bhuta (SB 4.30.20), or transcendental Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sa guṇān samatītyaitān brahma-bhūyāya kalpate: one who is engaged in devotional service has already been freed from the..."
- 18:0018:00, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,359 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says in this connection that one who has developed Krsna consciousness and who exists in love with Krsna is no longer subject to suffering and happiness under the laws of karma. Indeed, he is beyond karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura says in this connection that one who has developed Kṛṣṇa consciousness and w..."
- 17:5317:53, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,116 N He (a devotee of God) becomes increasingly attached to the Supreme Personality of Godhead because of his being purified by his suffering. Suffering is also a process of purification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he becomes increasingly attached to the Supreme Personality of Godhead because of his being purified by his suffering. Sufferi..."
- 17:3817:38, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,220 N He (Citraketu) knew that he had not committed any offense at the lotus feet of Lord Siva or the goddess Parvati, yet he had been punished, and this means that the punishment had been ordained. Thus the King did not mind it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He knew that he had not committed any offense at the lotus feet of Lord Śiva or the goddess Pārvatī, yet he had been punish..."
- 17:3217:32, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,134 N He (Citraketu) knew very well that one suffers or enjoys the results of one's past deeds as ordained by daiva-netra-superior authority, or the agents of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He knew very well that one suffers or enjoys the results of one's past deeds as ordained by daiva-netra-superior authority, or..."
- 17:2617:26, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,980 N Since Citraketu was a devotee of the Lord, he was not at all disturbed by the curse of mother Parvati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Citraketu was a devotee of the Lord, he was not at all disturbed by the curse of mother Pārvatī"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
- 17:2117:21, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,877 N This punishment (from Parvati) was a boon to Citraketu because after taking birth as the demon Vrtrasura, he was promoted directly to Vaikuntha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This punishment was a boon to Citraketu because after taking birth as the demon Vṛtrāsura, he was promoted directly to Vaik..."
- 17:1617:16, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,963 N It is the duty of a mother to chastise her beloved son, even in the case of the Supreme Lord. It is to be understood that mother Durga was justified in punishing Citraketu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is the duty of a mother to chastise her beloved son, even in the case of the Supreme Lord. It is to be understood that moth..."
- 17:0917:09, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,109 N This tendency of a mother to punish her child is found even in mother Yasoda, who became the mother of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Mother Yasoda punished Krsna by binding Him and showing Him a stick Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This tendency of a mother to punish her child is found even in mother Yaśodā, who became the mother of the Supreme Personali..."
- 17:0417:04, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,960 N Mother Parvati spoke to Citraketu exactly like a mother who says to her naughty child, "My dear child, I am punishing you so that you won't do anything like this again Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"mother Pārvatī spoke to Citraketu exactly like a mother who says to her naughty child, "My dear child, I am punishing you so..."
- 17:0017:00, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,765 N Chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara payeche keba: without serving a servant of Krsna, one cannot be elevated to being a servant of Krsna Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Chāḍiyā vaiṣṇava-sevā nistāra pāyeche kebā: without serving a servant of Kṛṣṇa, one cannot be elevated to be..."
- 16:5516:55, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,828 N To surrender to Krsna means to surrender to His devotees also, for no one can be a proper servant of Krsna unless he is a proper servant of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To surrender to Kṛṣṇa means to surrender to His devotees also, for no one can be a proper servant of Kṛṣṇa unless..."
- 16:5216:52, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,954 N As soon as there is a small discrepancy in a demon's behavior, mother Durga immediately punishes the demon so that he may come to his senses. This is explained by Lord Krsna in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as there is a small discrepancy in a demon's behavior, mother Durgā immediately punishes the demon so that he may com..."
- 16:4716:47, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,114 N Because Citraketu was undoubtedly a Vaisnava, he might have been surprised that Parvati had cursed him. The goddess Parvati addressed him as putra, or son. Everyone is the son of mother Durga, but she is not an ordinary mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Citraketu was undoubtedly a Vaiṣṇava, he might have been surprised that Pārvatī had cursed him. Therefore the go..."
- 16:3816:38, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,508 N The goddess Durga is called mother, and Lord Siva is called father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goddess Durgā is called mother, and Lord Śiva is called father"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..."
- 16:3416:34, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,830 N Mother Parvati was justified in punishing Citraketu, for Citraketu impudently criticized the supreme father, Mahadeva, who is the father of the living entities conditioned within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mother Pārvatī was justified in punishing Citraketu, for Citraketu impudently criticized the supreme father, Mahādeva, who..."
- 16:2716:27, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,547 N One should be very careful not to commit offenses at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should therefore be very careful not to commit offenses at the lotus feet of a Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undef..."
- 16:2216:22, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,033 N When a mad elephant enters a nice garden, it spoils the entire garden. Similarly, if one becomes like a mad elephant and commits offenses at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava, his entire spiritual career is halted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a mad elephant enters a nice garden, it spoils the entire garden. Similarly, if one becomes like a mad elephant and commi..."
- 16:1516:15, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,208 N One should be very careful not to commit offenses at the lotus feet of Vaisnavas, of whom Lord Siva is the best. While instructing Srila Rupa Gosvami, Caitanya Mahaprabhu described an offense at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava as hati mata, a mad elephant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be very careful not to commit offenses at the lotus feet of Vaiṣṇavas, of whom Lord Śiva is the best. While in..."
- 15:5915:59, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,388 Unless one is humble and meek, one cannot qualify to sit at the lotus feet of the Lord No edit summary current
- 15:5715:57, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,721 N If a devotee thinks that he is very much advanced in devotional service, he is considered puffed up and unfit to sit beneath the shelter of the Lord's lotus feet. Again, this instruction by Lord Caitanya is applicable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a devotee thinks that he is very much advanced in devotional service, he is considered puffed up and unfit to sit beneath t..."
- 15:5215:52, 22 November 2020 diff hist +1,798 N Citraketu nonetheless criticized Lord Siva, and the opinion of Parvati was that he should be punished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu nonetheless criticized Lord Śiva, and therefore the opinion of Pārvatī was that he should be punished"}} {{notes|..."
- 15:4815:48, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,181 N All the members of the assembly were exalted brahmanas and self-realized souls, but they did not say anything about the conduct of Lord Siva, who was embracing the goddess Parvati on his lap Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the members of the assembly were exalted brāhmaṇas and self-realized souls, but they did not say anything about the con..."
- 15:4015:40, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,708 A Vaisnava should not try to minimize anyone else's position. It is better to remain humble and meek and chant the Hare Krsna mantra No edit summary
- 15:3615:36, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,817 N This kind of pride (of becoming a great devotee of Lord Visnu) in a devotee is never tolerated. A Vaisnava should always remain very humble and meek and offer respect to others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This kind of pride in a devotee is never tolerated. A Vaiṣṇava should always remain very humble and meek and offer respect..."
- 15:3115:31, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,131 N The difficulty was that Citraketu, having become a great devotee of Lord Visnu, Sankarsana, was somewhat proud at having achieved Lord Sankarsana's favor and therefore thought that he could now criticize anyone, even Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The difficulty was that Citraketu, having become a great devotee of Lord Viṣṇu, Saṅkarṣaṇa, was somewhat proud at ha..."
- 15:2615:26, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,615 N Citraketu should have known that Lord Siva, although sitting in that way, was not to be criticized Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu should have known that Lord Śiva, although sitting in that way, was not to be criticized"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|u..."
- 15:2015:20, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,853 N One should not find faults with the sun, although it evaporates urine from the street. The most powerful cannot be criticized by an ordinary man, or even by a great personality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not find faults with the sun, although it evaporates urine from the street. The most powerful cannot be criticized..."
- 15:0715:07, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,129 N If the members of the assembly thought that Citraketu had blasphemed Lord Siva, they would certainly have left at once, blocking their ears with their hands Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the members of the assembly thought that Citraketu had blasphemed Lord Śiva, they would certainly have left at once, block..."
- 15:0015:00, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,845 N Following the behavior of Lord Siva, they (the members of the assembly) did not protest; instead, following their master, they remained silent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"following the behavior of Lord Śiva, they did not protest; instead, following their master, they remained silent"}} {{notes|}..."
- 14:4614:46, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,168 N Lord Siva, who is always deep in knowledge, could understand Citraketu's purpose, and he was not at all angry; rather, he simply smiled and remained silent. The members of the assembly surrounding Lord Siva could also understand Citraketu's purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva, who is always deep in knowledge, could understand Citraketu's purpose, and therefore he was not at all angry; rath..."
- 14:3914:39, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,451 N If one thinks that Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the only perfect personality whereas the demigods, even demigods as Siva, are inclined to improper social affairs, he is an offender. Citraketu was somewhat harsh in his behavior with Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one thinks that Viṣṇu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the only perfect personality whereas the demigods, even s..."
- 14:0914:09, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,170 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura has made the following observations. Lord Siva, being the most exalted Vaisnava and one of the most powerful demigods, is able to do anything he desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura, however, has made the following observations. Lord Śiva, being the most exalted..."
- 14:0014:00, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,153 N Citraketu appreciated how great Lord Siva was to be unaffected even in that situation. Therefore Citraketu was not an offender; he merely expressed his wonder Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu appreciated how great Lord Śiva was to be unaffected even in that situation. Therefore Citraketu was not an offende..."
- 13:5613:56, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,115 N The word maha-vrata-dharah indicates a brahmacari who has never fallen down. Lord Siva is counted among the best of yogis, yet he embraced his wife in the midst of great saintly persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word mahā-vrata-dharaḥ indicates a brahmacārī who has never fallen down. Lord Śiva is counted among the best of yog..."
- 10:5010:50, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,782 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura remarks that although Citraketu criticized Lord Siva, he did not offend Lord Siva like Daksa. Daksa considered Lord Siva insignificant, but Citraketu expressed his wonder at Lord Siva's being situated in that way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura remarks that although Citraketu criticized Lord Śiva, he did not offend Lord Śiv..."
- 10:3810:38, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,464 N Citraketu appreciated the exalted position of Lord Siva, and he remarked at how wonderful it was that Lord Siva was acting like an ordinary human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu appreciated the exalted position of Lord Śiva, and therefore he remarked at how wonderful it was that Lord Śiva wa..."
- 10:2910:29, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,783 N He (Citraketu) was eventually cursed, and this curse was the cause of his returning home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was eventually cursed, and this curse was the cause of his returning home, back to Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}..."
- 10:2410:24, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,266 N For Parvati to be embraced by Lord Siva was natural in a relationship between husband and wife; this was nothing extraordinary for Citraketu to see. Citraketu laughed loudly to see Lord Siva in that situation, even though he should not have done so Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For Pārvatī to be embraced by Lord Śiva was natural in a relationship between husband and wife; this was nothing extraordin..."
- 10:1910:19, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,931 N There have been many instances in which a devotee acting as a demon has been brought to the kingdom of God by the mercy of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There have been many instances in which a devotee acting as a demon has been brought to the kingdom of God by the mercy of the..."
- 10:1510:15, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,279 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead wanted to bring Citraketu to Vaikunthaloka as soon as possible. The Lord's plan was that Citraketu be cursed by Parvati to become Vrtrasura so that in his next life he could quickly return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead wanted to bring Citraketu to Vaikuṇṭhaloka as soon as possible. The Lord's plan was tha..."
- 10:1010:10, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,367 N It has been proved in many places that one who is not contaminated by any material condition, who is a pure devotee engaged in chanting the glories of the Lord, should be understood to be perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It has been proved in many places that one who is not contaminated by any material condition, who is a pure devotee engaged in..."
- 10:0410:04, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,290 N It is to be understood that Maharaja Citraketu, although surrounded by beautiful women from Vidyadhara-loka, did not forget to glorify the Lord by chanting the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is to be understood that Mahārāja Citraketu, although surrounded by beautiful women from Vidyādhara-loka, did not forget..."
21 November 2020
- 10:1710:17, 21 November 2020 diff hist +2,965 N As stated in the sastra, the results of a husband's pious activities are shared by his wife. A woman's duty is to be very chaste and faithful to her husband. Then without separate endeavor she will share in all the profit the husband earns Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the śāstra, the results of a husband's pious activities are shared by his wife. Therefore a woman's duty is to..."
- 10:0110:01, 21 November 2020 diff hist +2,899 N Lord Brahma saw Daksa and instructed him to beget children again. This time Daksa was very cautious to beget female children instead of male children so that Narada Muni would not disturb them by urging them to accept the renounced order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā then saw Dakṣa and instructed him to beget children again. This time Dakṣa was very cautious to beget female..."
20 November 2020
- 18:5318:53, 20 November 2020 diff hist +5,067 N When Jagai and Madhai offended Lord Nityananda, Lord Nityananda stood tolerantly, and therefore both brothers fell at His lotus feet and repented. Consequently they later became perfect Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Jagāi and Mādhāi offended Lord Nityānanda, Lord Nityānanda stood tolerantly, and therefore both brothers fell at His..."
- 18:4718:47, 20 November 2020 diff hist +5,207 N Narada Muni expected that after delivering his curse, Daksa, satisfied and freed from anger, would repent his misbehavior and thus get a chance to become a Vaisnava and be delivered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni expected that after delivering his curse, Dakṣa, satisfied and freed from anger, would repent his misbehavior a..."
- 18:4018:40, 20 November 2020 diff hist +4,860 N Prajapati Daksa was not an ordinary man; he had accumulated the results of many pious activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa was not an ordinary man; he had accumulated the results of many pious activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|u..."
- 18:3718:37, 20 November 2020 diff hist +5,292 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says that after being insulted by Prajapati Daksa, Narada Muni should have left immediately, but he purposely stayed to hear all Daksa's strong words so that Daksa might be relieved of his anger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura says that after being insulted by Prajāpati Dakṣa, Nārada Muni should have lef..."
- 18:3318:33, 20 November 2020 diff hist +5,096 N It may be asked why Narada Muni stayed in the presence of Prajapati Daksa and tolerated all his accusations and curses. Was that for Daksa's deliverance? The answer is yes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it may be asked why Nārada Muni stayed in the presence of Prajāpati Dakṣa and tolerated all his accusations and curses. Wa..."
- 18:2318:23, 20 November 2020 diff hist +5,267 N When Nityananda Prabhu went to preach Krsna consciousness to the two roguish brothers Jagai and Madhai, they injured Him and made His head bleed, but He tolerantly delivered the two rogues, who became perfect Vaisnavas. This is the duty of a preacher Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Nityānanda Prabhu went to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the two roguish brothers Jagāi and Mādhāi, they injured..."
- 18:1418:14, 20 November 2020 diff hist +4,873 N A preacher must face many impediments. Not only is he sometimes cursed, but sometimes he must also suffer personal injury Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a preacher must face many impediments. Not only is he sometimes cursed, but sometimes he must also suffer personal injury"}} {..."
- 18:0618:06, 20 November 2020 diff hist +4,846 N Because Narada Muni is the most elevated of sadhus, devotees, to deliver Prajapati Daksa he silently tolerated the curse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Nārada Muni is the most elevated of sādhus, devotees, to deliver Prajāpati Dakṣa he silently tolerated the curse"..."
- 17:5817:58, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,291 N I may sit down conveniently in one place for the work of translation - if my young disciples take charge of traveling all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then I may sit down conveniently in one place for the work of translation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}..."
- 17:4717:47, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,496 N I do not mind this curse by the parents of my disciples, but now it is necessary that I stay in one place to finish another task - this translation of Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I do not mind this curse by the parents of my disciples, but now it is necessary that I stay in one place to finish another ta..."
- 17:4217:42, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,780 N Since the Krsna consciousness movement was started, I have traveled all over the world two or three times a year, and although I am provided comfortable places to stay wherever I go, I cannot stay anywhere for more than three days or a week Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement was started, I have traveled all over the world two or three times a year, and al..."
- 17:3417:34, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,744 N In the parampara system from Narada Muni, I have also been cursed. Although I have many centers that would be suitable places of residence, I cannot stay anywhere, for I have been cursed by the parents of my young disciples Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the paramparā system from Nārada Muni, I have also been cursed. Although I have many centers that would be suitable place..."
- 17:2417:24, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,604 N Such a punishment (to have to travel all over the world) is a boon for a preacher. A preacher is known as parivrajakacarya - an acarya, or teacher, who always travels for the benefit of human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"such a punishment is a boon for a preacher. A preacher is known as parivrājakācārya—an ācārya, or teacher, who always t..."
- 17:1817:18, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,772 N Because Prajapati Daksa was a grhamedhi who wanted to remain in household life, he thought that if Narada Muni could not remain in one place, but had to travel all over the world, that would be a great punishment for him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Prajāpati Dakṣa was a gṛhamedhī who wanted to remain in household life, he thought that if Nārada Muni could no..."
- 17:1217:12, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,426 N He (Daksa) was aggrieved because Narada Muni had misled his sons for a second time. He wanted to prove that Narada Muni, although dressed like a sadhu, was not actually a sadhu; he himself, although a householder, was a greater sadhu than Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was aggrieved, however, because Nārada Muni had misled his sons for a second time. Therefore he wanted to prove that Nāra..."
- 17:0517:05, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,149 N Wanting to prove that he had been magnanimous to Narada Muni, Prajapati Daksa stressed that when Narada had misled his first sons, Daksa had taken no action; he had been kind and tolerant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wanting to prove that he had been magnanimous to Nārada Muni, Prajāpati Dakṣa stressed that when Nārada had misled his fi..."
- 16:5816:58, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,015 N Grhasthas are different because although grhasthas live in householder life with their wives and children, they are eager for spiritual advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gṛhasthas, however, are different because although gṛhasthas live in householder life with their wives and children, they..."
- 16:5416:54, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,089 N Sometimes householders are accused of being grhamedhis, for grhamedhis are satisfied with family life without spiritual advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes householders are accused of being gṛhamedhīs, for gṛhamedhīs are satisfied with family life without spiritual..."
- 16:5016:50, 20 November 2020 diff hist +3,343 N Prajapati Daksa wanted to prove that he had been most tolerant in not having said anything when Narada Muni, for no reason, induced his ten thousand innocent sons to adopt the path of renunciation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa wanted to prove that he had been most tolerant in not having said anything when Nārada Muni, for no reason..."
- 16:3516:35, 20 November 2020 diff hist +4,129 N It is not a fact that because material enjoyment involves so many painful conditions one will automatically become detached. One needs the blessings of a devotee like Narada Muni. Then one can renounce his attachment for the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not a fact that because material enjoyment involves so many painful conditions one will automatically become detached. O..."
19 November 2020
- 16:2716:27, 19 November 2020 diff hist +4,044 N Under the circumstances, unless one gets the association of a devotee like Narada Muni or his servant in the disciplic succession, one's dormant spirit of renunciation cannot be awakened Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the circumstances, unless one gets the association of a devotee like Nārada Muni or his servant in the disciplic succes..."
- 16:1416:14, 19 November 2020 diff hist +3,833 N Material nature is so strong that although a man suffers at every step, he will not cease his attempts to enjoy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material nature, however, is so strong that although a man suffers at every step, he will not cease his attempts to enjoy"}} {..."
18 November 2020
- 17:5117:51, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,044 N According to Daksa's philosophy, one should become implicated in material enjoyment so that after experiencing the distress of such enjoyment, one will automatically renounce Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Dakṣa's philosophy, one should become implicated in material enjoyment so that after experiencing the distress..."
- 17:4717:47, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,818 N Sex enjoyment is so strong that a woman becomes pregnant and suffers at the time of childbirth, but she becomes pregnant again, despite her experience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sex enjoyment is so strong that a woman becomes pregnant and suffers at the time of childbirth, but she becomes pregnant again..."
- 17:4317:43, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,134 N According to the philosophy of Prajapati Daksa, a woman should first become pregnant and then experience the pain of childbirth. Then, if she is intelligent, she will not want to be pregnant again. Actually, however, this is not a fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the philosophy of Prajāpati Dakṣa, a woman should first become pregnant and then experience the pain of childb..."
- 17:3717:37, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,173 N Unless a woman becomes pregnant, she cannot understand the trouble of giving birth to a child.The word bandhya means a sterile woman. Such a woman cannot give birth to a child. How, then, can she perceive the pain of delivery Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"unless a woman becomes pregnant, she cannot understand the trouble of giving birth to a child. Bandhyā ki bujhibe prasava-ved..."
- 17:2117:21, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,867 N If one seriously engages in devotional service to Lord Vasudeva, jnana and vairagya are automatically manifest in one's person. There is no doubt of this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one seriously engages in devotional service to Lord Vāsudeva, jñāna and vairāgya are automatically manifest in one's pe..."
- 17:1717:17, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,087 N One should enter the renounced order with full knowledge (jnana-vairagya), for the perfection of life is possible for one who renounces this material world in that way. This elevated stage can be reached very easily, as supported by the statements of SB Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should enter the renounced order with full knowledge (jñāna-vairāgya), for the perfection of life is possible for one w..."
- 17:1117:11, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,327 N Prajapati Daksa was right in pointing out this defect (of false renunciation), but he did not know that Narada Muni had aroused the spirit of renunciation in the Haryasvas and Savalasvas through full knowledge. Such enlightened renunciation is desirable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa was right in pointing out this defect, but he did not know that Nārada Muni had aroused the spirit of renu..."
- 16:5516:55, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,937 N Devotees are friends of every living entity, but they are misunderstood to be enemies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotees are friends of every living entity (suhṛdaṁ sarva-bhūtānām (BG 5.29)), but they are misunderstood to be enemie..."
- 16:5016:50, 18 November 2020 diff hist +5,288 N The word sauhrda-ghnam ("a breaker of friendship") is used. Because Narada Muni and the members of his disciplic succession disrupt friendships and family life, they are sometimes accused of being sauhrda-ghnam, creators of enmity between relatives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the word sauhṛda-ghnam ("a breaker of friendship") is used. Because Nārada Muni and the members of his disciplic succession..."
- 16:4616:46, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,782 N We must sincerely serve the Lord and not be deterred by so-called enemies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We must sincerely serve the Lord and not be deterred by so-called enemies"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {..."
- 16:4216:42, 18 November 2020 diff hist +5,187 N Let us continue preaching the message of Lord Krsna and not be afraid of enemies. Our only duty is to satisfy the Lord by this preaching, which will be accepted as service by Lord Caitanya and Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Let us continue preaching the message of Lord Kṛṣṇa and not be afraid of enemies. Our only duty is to satisfy the Lord b..."
- 16:3516:35, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,933 N If one can execute his duty in the disciplic succession of Narada Muni, his service will surely be recognized Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one can execute his duty in the disciplic succession of Nārada Muni, his service will surely be recognized"}} {{notes|}} {..."
- 16:3016:30, 18 November 2020 diff hist +5,147 N As stated in the sastras, a devotee should be both tolerant and merciful. Devotees engaged in preaching should be prepared to be accused by ignorant persons, and yet they must be very merciful to the fallen conditioned souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as stated in the śāstras, a devotee should be both tolerant and merciful. Devotees engaged in preaching should be prepared t..."
- 16:2316:23, 18 November 2020 diff hist +5,348 N In the West also, the parents of the young people who join this movement have also become enemies. We have no business creating enemies, but the process is such that nondevotees will always be inimical toward us Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the West also, the parents of the young people who join this movement have also become enemies. We have no business creatin..."
- 16:1316:13, 18 November 2020 diff hist +5,177 N In India the caste brahmanas have become enemies of the Krsna consciousness movement because we elevate foreigners, who are supposed to be mlecchas and yavanas, to the position of brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India the caste brāhmaṇas have become enemies of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement because we elevate foreigners, w..."
- 16:0416:04, 18 November 2020 diff hist +5,271 N Through the Krsna consciousness movement we are trying to train young people to become devotees and return home, back to Godhead by following rigid regulative principles, but our service is appreciated neither in India nor abroad in the Western countries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Through the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, we are trying to train young people to become devotees and return home, back t..."
- 15:5715:57, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,818 N Such are the criticisms that must be borne by the servants of Narada Muni in the disciplic succession Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such are the criticisms that must be borne by the servants of Nārada Muni in the disciplic succession"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
- 15:4715:47, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,901 N Since Prajapati Daksa was a karmi, he could not appreciate the great service Narada Muni had rendered his eleven thousand sons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Prajāpati Dakṣa was a karmī, he could not appreciate the great service Nārada Muni had rendered his eleven thousand..."
- 15:4215:42, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,627 N He (the pure devotee of God) is interested only in rendering service to the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is interested only in rendering service to the Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{..." current
- 15:3315:33, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,898 N A pure devotee is not interested in yogic perfection, travel to higher planetary systems, or oneness with Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee is not interested in yogic perfection, travel to higher planetary systems, or oneness with Brahman"}} {{notes|}..."
- 15:2415:24, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,147 N Karmis, fruitive workers, think that one should fully enjoy his present life in this material world and also perform some pious activities to be promoted to higher planetary systems for further enjoyment in the next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmīs, fruitive workers, think that one should fully enjoy his present life in this material world and also perform some pio..."
- 15:1815:18, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,080 N They (the fathers of the boys that joined the Krsna consciousness movement) think that their sons have been unnecessarily induced to deprive themselves of the material enjoyments of eating, drinking and merrymaking Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they think that their sons have been unnecessarily induced to deprive themselves of the material enjoyments of eating, drinkin..."
- 15:1115:11, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,151 N This mentality of Prajapati Daksa still continues even today. When young boys join the Krsna consciousness movement, their fathers and so-called guardians are very angry at the propounder of the Krsna consciousness movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This mentality of Prajāpati Dakṣa still continues even today. When young boys join the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement,..."
- 15:0115:01, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,660 N Since Narada Muni was a great saint and Vaisnava, he tolerated all such accusations from Prajapati Daksa. He merely performed his duty as a Vaisnava by delivering all the sons of Prajapati Daksa, enabling them to return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Nārada Muni was a great saint and Vaiṣṇava, he tolerated all such accusations from Prajāpati Dakṣa. He merely pe..."
- 14:1314:13, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,404 N As soon as a brahmana takes birth, he assumes three kinds of debts - debts to great saints, debts to the demigods and debts to his father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as a brāhmaṇa takes birth, he assumes three kinds of debts—debts to great saints, debts to the demigods and debts..."
17 November 2020
- 18:3818:38, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,709 N The disciples of Narada Muni advise all the members of the younger generation to join the Krsna consciousness movement immediately. There is nothing wrong in this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the disciples of Nārada Muni advise all the members of the younger generation to join the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement..."
- 18:3518:35, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,647 N Because modern civilization is misled, householders want to remain in family life until death, and they are suffering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because modern civilization is misled, householders want to remain in family life until death, and therefore they are sufferin..." current
- 18:3018:30, 17 November 2020 diff hist +8,036 N They (people) don't know that the householder's concession for sex life can't be regulated unless one accepts the life of a mendicant. The Vedic civilization enjoins that at the end of one's 50th year one must give up household life. This is compulsory Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They do not know that the householder's concession for sex life cannot be regulated unless one accepts the life of a mendicant..."
- 18:2218:22, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,703 N People addicted to householder life wonder how one can give up the enjoyment of grhastha life, which is a concession for sex enjoyment, simply to become a mendicant in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People addicted to householder life wonder how one can give up the enjoyment of gṛhastha life, which is a concession for sex..."
- 18:1718:17, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,548 N Although parents (of the devotees) may be angry at us, we must perform our duty without hesitation because we are in the disciplic succession from Narada Muni Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although parents may be angry at us, we must perform our duty without hesitation because we are in the disciplic succession fr..."
- 18:0818:08, 17 November 2020 diff hist +151 Parents sometimes dislike our movement, just as Prajapati Daksa disliked the activities of Narada and accused Narada of dishonesty No edit summary current
- 18:0518:05, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,701 N We allow no meat-eating, no illicit sex, no gambling and no intoxication, and consequently the parents wonder how, if there are so many no's, one's life can be positive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We allow no meat-eating, no illicit sex, no gambling and no intoxication, and consequently the parents wonder how, if there ar..."
- 17:5917:59, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,618 N Even a grhastha has to give up so many bad habits that his parents think his life has been practically destroyed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even a gṛhastha has to give up so many bad habits that his parents think his life has been practically destroyed"}} {{notes|..."
- 17:5217:52, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,576 We allow grhastha life, but a grhastha also follows the path of renunciation No edit summary current
- 17:5017:50, 17 November 2020 diff hist +8,158 N This same phenomenon is occurring in our Krsna consciousness movement because we are instructing all the young boys in the Western countries to follow the path of renunciation - their parents become very angry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This same phenomenon is occurring in our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement because we are instructing all the young boys in t..."
- 17:4017:40, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,815 N If a young man immediately adopts the path of the renounced order in accordance with the instructions of Narada or a member of his disciplic succession, his parents become very angry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a young man immediately adopts the path of the renounced order in accordance with the instructions of Nārada or a member o..."
- 17:3417:34, 17 November 2020 diff hist +8,041 N Sometimes a saintly person is misunderstood by grhasthas, especially when he instructs their young sons to accept Krsna consciousness. Generally a grhastha thinks that unless one enters grhastha life he cannot properly enter the renounced order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes a saintly person is misunderstood by gṛhasthas, especially when he instructs their young sons to accept Kṛṣṇ..."
- 17:2517:25, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,899 N Daksa regarded his sons as innocent boys who had been misled when Narada showed them the renounced order of life. Because of all these considerations, Prajapati Daksa charged that Narada Muni was asadhu and should not have adopted the dress of a sadhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa regarded his sons as innocent boys who had been misled when Nārada showed them the renounced order of life. Because o..."
- 17:1917:19, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,832 N Daksa was extremely angry at Narada because he thought that Narada had done him a great injustice. According to Daksa's opinion, Narada Muni had misled Daksa's inexperienced sons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa was extremely angry at Nārada because he thought that Nārada had done him a great injustice. According to Dakṣa's..."
- 17:1517:15, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,632 N Prajapati Daksa condemned Narada Muni because Narada, a brahmacari who could beg from door to door, had made sannyasis of Daksa's sons, who were being trained to be grhasthas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa condemned Nārada Muni because Nārada, a brahmacārī who could beg from door to door, had made sannyāsī..."
- 17:0917:09, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,657 N Unless one becomes a brahmana, one cannot take sannyasa. Sannyasis and brahmacaris may beg alms door to door, but a grhastha cannot Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one becomes a brāhmaṇa, one cannot take sannyāsa. Sannyāsīs and brahmacārīs may beg alms door to door, but a g..."
- 17:0517:05, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,652 N Vaisyas should earn their livelihood through agriculture and cow protection, and sudras should maintain their livelihood by serving the three higher classes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vaiśyas should earn their livelihood through agriculture and cow protection, and śūdras should maintain their livelihood by..."
- 16:5416:54, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,867 N Only brahmanas may engage in Deity worship, and they may accept as prasada whatever people offer the Deity. Although a brahmana may sometimes accept charity, it is not for his personal maintenance but for the worship of the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"only brāhmaṇas may engage in Deity worship, and they may accept as prasāda whatever people offer the Deity. Although a br..."
- 16:3916:39, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,757 N A sannyasi is allowed to beg from door to door, but a grhastha cannot do so. Grhasthas may earn their living according to the four divisions of spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sannyāsī is allowed to beg from door to door, but a gṛhastha cannot do so. Gṛhasthas may earn their living according t..."
- 16:3216:32, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,945 N The words bhiksor marga, "the path of the renounced order," are very significant in this regard. A sannyasi is called tridandi-bhiksu because his duty is to beg alms from the homes of grhasthas and to give the grhasthas spiritual instructions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words bhikṣor mārga, "the path of the renounced order," are very significant in this regard. A sannyāsī is called tri..."
- 16:2516:25, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,686 N Prajapati Daksa could not see the exaltedness of the duties Narada Muni performed in relation to his sons. Unable to appreciate Narada Muni's behavior, Daksa accused Narada of being asadhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa, however, could not see the exaltedness of the duties Nārada Muni performed in relation to his sons. Unabl..."
- 16:1916:19, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,649 N This is the duty of Narada Muni and his followers. They must show everyone the path of renouncing this material world and returning home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the duty of Nārada Muni and his followers. They must show everyone the path of renouncing this material world and ret..."
- 16:1316:13, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,776 N Narada Muni taking advantage of their highly elevated position in austerity, instructed them (Daksa's sons) to become Vaisnavas in the renounced order. This is the duty of Narada Muni and his followers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni, however, taking advantage of their highly elevated position in austerity, instructed them to become Vaiṣṇava..."
- 15:5915:59, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,810 N He (Daksa) improperly thought Narada Muni to be asadhu, or nonsaintly, because Narada had foiled his intentions. Desiring to train his sons to become grhasthas fully equipped with knowledge, Daksa had sent them to execute austerities by Narayana-saras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He improperly thought Nārada Muni to be asādhu, or nonsaintly, because Nārada had foiled his intentions. Desiring to train..."
- 15:5015:50, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,793 N Prajapati Daksa was certainly a sadhu because he had executed such great austerities that the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu, had appeared before him. Nevertheless, he had a fault-finding mentality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa was certainly a sādhu because he had executed such great austerities that the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
- 15:4315:43, 17 November 2020 diff hist +7,898 N In society one will find many sannyasis, vanaprasthas, grhasthas and brahmacaris, but if all of them properly live in accordance with their duties, they are understood to be sadhus Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In society one will find many sannyāsīs, vānaprasthas, gṛhasthas and brahmacārīs, but if all of them properly live in a..."
- 15:3515:35, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,103 N Prajapati Daksa was in great distress because of the loss of his sons, and Narada took the opportunity to instruct him regarding liberation from material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa was in great distress because of the loss of his sons, and therefore Nārada took the opportunity to instru..."
- 15:3015:30, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,098 N Four kinds of men - arta (one who is distressed), artharthi (one in need of money), jijnasu (one who is inquisitive) and jnani (a person in knowledge) - try to understand devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"four kinds of men—ārta (one who is distressed), arthārthī (one in need of money), jijñāsu (one who is inquisitive) and..." current
- 15:2415:24, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,180 N Prajapati Daksa saw Narada before him because Narada had personally come to deliver him. Narada Muni took the opportunity to approach Prajapati Daksa in his bereavement because the time of bereavement is a suitable time for appreciating bhakti-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa saw Nārada before him because Nārada had personally come to deliver him. Nārada Muni took the opportunit..."
- 15:1715:17, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,973 N He (Narada Muni) had delivered Uttanapada's son Dhruva and had even delivered Pracinabarhi, who was engaged in fruitive activities. Nevertheless, he could not deliver Prajapati Daksa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had delivered Uttānapāda's son Dhruva and had even delivered Prācīnabarhi, who was engaged in fruitive activities. Neve..."
- 15:1015:10, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,951 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura comments that Narada Muni had delivered the entire family of Svayambhuva Manu, beginning with Priyavrata and Uttanapada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura comments that Nārada Muni had delivered the entire family of Svāyambhuva Manu, b..."
- 15:0515:05, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,067 N Narada Muni advised Prajapati Daksa's second group of sons to follow their elder brothers and be promoted to the spiritual world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni advised Prajāpati Dakṣa's second group of sons to follow their elder brothers and be promoted to the spiritual..."
- 15:0215:02, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,357 N According to their belief in various material relationships, people are promoted to various planets. One who is very faithful to his brothers should follow a path similar to theirs and get the opportunity for promotion to Marudloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to their belief in various material relationships, people are promoted to various planets. Here it is said that one..."
- 14:5614:56, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,684 N Vyasadeva actually followed Narada and did this (recording the instructions of Srimad-Bhagavatam). Srimad-Bhagavatam is the supreme instruction of the Vedas. Galitam phalam: the ripened fruit of the Vedas is Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vyāsadeva actually followed Nārada and did this. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the supreme instruction of the Vedas. Galitaṁ pha..."
- 14:5014:50, 17 November 2020 diff hist +4,113 N People are suffering because of ignorance and are following a wrong path for happiness. This is called anartha. These material activities will never make them happy, and Narada instructed Vyasadeva to record the instructions of Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People are suffering because of ignorance and are following a wrong path for happiness. This is called anartha. These material..."
- 14:4114:41, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,670 N The word nigama refers to the Vedas, but here (in SB 6.5.30) nigama refers to the instructions contained in the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the word nigama refers to the Vedas, but here nigama refers to the instructions contained in the Vedas"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
- 14:2814:28, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,064 N One may bathe in the Ganges or Yamuna, chant the Hare Krsna mantra and thus become perfect and return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one may bathe in the Ganges or Yamunā, chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra and thus become perfect and return home, back to God..."
- 14:2514:25, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,624 Our Krsna consciousness movement has therefore established two very large centers, one in Vrndavana and another in Mayapur, Navadvipa. No edit summary current
- 14:1614:16, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,343 N One should not give up the process of austerity. If possible, one should bathe in the waters of the Ganges or Yamuna, or in the absence of the Ganges and Yamuna one may bathe in the water of the sea. This is an item of austerity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not give up the process of austerity. If possible, one should bathe in the waters of the Ganges or Yamunā, or in t..." current
- 14:0214:02, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,524 N One must undergo some austerity by giving up four unwanted principles, namely illicit sex, meat-eating, intoxication and gambling. Anyone can easily practice this tapasya, and then the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra will be effective without delay Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at least one must undergo some austerity by giving up four unwanted principles, namely illicit sex, meat-eating, intoxication..."
- 13:5513:55, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,231 N In Kali-yuga, people cannot undergo severe austerities like drinking only water and eating only air for many months. One cannot imitate such a process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Kali-yuga, people cannot undergo severe austerities like those mentioned herein—drinking only water and eating only air f..."
- 13:4113:41, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,371 Although there is no difference between Hare Krsna and the Vedic mantras beginning with omkara, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the leader of the spiritual movement for this age, has recommended that one chant Hare Krsna No edit summary current
- 13:3913:39, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,190 N There is no difference. Whether one chants omkara or addresses the Lord as "Krsna," the meaning is the same, but Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has recommended that in this age one chant the Hare Krsna mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no difference. Whether one chants oṁkāra or addresses the Lord as "Kṛṣṇa," the meaning is the same, but Śr..."
- 13:2413:24, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,391 N In all circumstances, the duty of the father is to give cultural education to his sons, who must later decide which way to go Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In all circumstances, the duty of the father is to give cultural education to his sons, who must later decide which way to go"..."
- 13:1913:19, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,762 N As a dutiful father, he (Daksa) did not hesitate to allow his sons to receive cultural instructions concerning the perfection of life; he depended upon them to choose whether to return home, back to Godhead, or to rot in this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a dutiful father, he did not hesitate to allow his sons to receive cultural instructions concerning the perfection of life;..."
- 12:2412:24, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,416 N Prajapati Daksa sent his second group of sons for cultural improvement, despite the risk that because of the instructions of Narada they might become as intelligent as their older brothers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa sent his second group of sons for cultural improvement, despite the risk that because of the instructions o..."
- 12:1912:19, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,545 N According to the Vedic culture, one should be trained in spiritual understanding as a brahmacari before entering household life to beget children. This is the Vedic system Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic culture, one should be trained in spiritual understanding as a brahmacārī before entering household l..."
- 12:1312:13, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,726 N Prajapati Daksa sent his second group of sons to the same place where his previous sons had attained perfection. He did not hesitate to send his second group of sons to the same place, although they too might become victims of Narada's instructions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa sent his second group of sons to the same place where his previous sons had attained perfection. He did not..."
- 12:0612:06, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,522 N The materialistic experts do not agree with the spiritual expert Narada Muni but this does not mean that Narada Muni will give up his engagement of chanting the Hare Krsna mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the materialistic experts do not agree with the spiritual expert Nārada Muni. but this does not mean that Nārada Muni will g..."
- 12:0212:02, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,536 N Prajapati Daksa is very expert in begetting children, and Narada Muni is very expert in delivering all the conditioned souls back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa is very expert in begetting children, and Nārada Muni is very expert in delivering all the conditioned sou..."
16 November 2020
- 19:1819:18, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,507 N First he (Daksa) begot ten thousand children in the womb of his wife, and when the children were lost - when they returned home, back to Godhead - he begot another set of children, known as the Savalasvas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First he begot ten thousand children in the womb of his wife, and when the children were lost—when they returned home, back..."
- 19:1519:15, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,290 N Prajapati Daksa was so named because he was very expert in begetting children. The word daksa means "expert Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa was so named because he was very expert in begetting children. (The word dakṣa means "expert"}} {{notes|}..."
- 18:4418:44, 16 November 2020 diff hist +7,028 N Narada Muni and the present spiritual master speak the same teachings of Krsna, who says in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni and the present spiritual master speak the same teachings of Kṛṣṇa, who says in Bhagavad-gītā"}} {{notes|..."
- 18:3718:37, 16 November 2020 diff hist +7,163 N One can spiritually advance if one actually follows the instructions of Narada Muni. If one pleases Narada Muni, then the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hrsikesa, is also pleased Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can spiritually advance if one actually follows the instructions of Nārada Muni. If one pleases Nārada Muni, then the Su..."
- 18:3218:32, 16 November 2020 diff hist +7,451 N They (the members of the KCM) should go everywhere to deliver the fallen souls by vibrating the Hare Krsna mantra and the instructions of Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam and Caitanya-caritamrta. That will please the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They should go everywhere to deliver the fallen souls by vibrating the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra and the instructions of Bhagava..."
- 18:2518:25, 16 November 2020 diff hist +7,235 N The members of this disciplic succession - the members of the Krsna consciousness movement - should follow in the footsteps of Narada Muni by chanting the transcendental vibration Hare Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The members of this disciplic succession—in other words, the members of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement—should foll..."
- 18:2118:21, 16 November 2020 diff hist +7,143 N Brahma is the guru of Narada Muni, who is the guru of Vyasadeva, and Vyasadeva is the guru of Madhvacarya. Thus the Gaudiya-Madhva-sampradaya is in the disciplic succession from Narada Muni Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmā is the guru of Nārada Muni, who is the guru of Vyāsadeva, and Vyāsadeva is the guru of Madhvācārya. Thus the Gau..."
- 18:1718:17, 16 November 2020 diff hist +7,543 N Bhaktivinoda Thakura says, "When the universe becomes ecstatic, my desire is satisfied. I pray unto the lotus feet of Rupa Gosvami that this chanting of harer nama (CC Adi 17.21) may go on nicely like this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura says, "When the universe becomes ecstatic, my desire is satisfied. I therefore pray unto the lotus fee..."
- 18:1018:10, 16 November 2020 diff hist +7,298 N Lord Siva embraces Narada Muni and begins talking in an ecstatic voice, and seeing Lord Siva dancing with Narada, Lord Brahma also joins, saying, "All of you kindly chant 'Hari bol! Hari bol Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva embraces Nārada Muni and begins talking in an ecstatic voice, and seeing Lord Śiva dancing with Nārada, Lord Bra..."
- 18:0418:04, 16 November 2020 diff hist +7,335 N While dancing, they (the devotees) appear madly intoxicated with ecstasy, as if drinking the beverage called madhuri-pura. Some of them cry, some of them dance, and some of them, although unable to dance publicly, dance within their hearts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of them cry, some of them dance, and some of them, although unable to dance publicly, dance within their hearts"|"While d..."
- 17:4617:46, 16 November 2020 diff hist +7,221 N The goodness of the great sage Narada Muni is described herewith (SB 6.5.22). He always chants about the pastimes of the Lord and delivers the fallen souls back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goodness of the great sage Nārada Muni is described herewith. He always chants about the pastimes of the Lord and deliver..."
- 17:4117:41, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,143 N The endeavors of karmis are a useless waste of time. One should endeavor to return home, back to Godhead. This is the perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The endeavors of karmīs are a useless waste of time. One should endeavor to return home, back to Godhead. This is the perfect..."
- 17:3717:37, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,321 N One should not endeavor to wander to different planetary systems within this universe, for even if one goes to the topmost planetary system, Brahmaloka, one must return again Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not endeavor to wander to different planetary systems within this universe, for even if one goes to the topmost pla..."
- 17:2117:21, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,158 N From this verse (SB 6.5.21) we can understand the meaning of initiation and the duties of a disciple and spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From this verse we can understand the meaning of initiation and the duties of a disciple and spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
- 17:1317:13, 16 November 2020 diff hist +8,841 If the Krsna consciousness movement spreads, the so-called businessmen will have to close their slaughterhouses, breweries and cigarette factories. Therefore they are also very much afraid No edit summary current
- 16:4516:45, 16 November 2020 diff hist +8,986 In human society, however, if one is satisfied with his material father and mother and their instructions and does not make further progress by accepting a spiritual master and being educated in the sastras, he certainly remains in darkness No edit summary
- 16:3816:38, 16 November 2020 diff hist +8,778 N In regard to the instructions of the father and mother, it may be said that every living entity, including even the insignificant cats, dogs and serpents, takes birth of a father and mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In regard to the instructions of the father and mother, it may be said that every living entity, including even the insignific..."
- 15:4915:49, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,333 N One should consider how much loss one suffers if he wastes even a moment of his life for nothing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should consider how much loss one suffers if he wastes even a moment of his life for nothing"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ange..."
- 15:4315:43, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,418 N According to the moral instructions of the great politician Canakya Pandita: even a moment of one's lifetime could not be returned in exchange for millions of dollars Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the moral instructions of the great politician Cāṇakya Paṇḍita"|"Even a moment of one's lifetime could not..."
- 15:2615:26, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,852 The entire world is imitating the materialistic civilization of the West, and therefore the Krsna consciousness movement is very much interested in giving the Western people knowledge No edit summary current
15 November 2020
- 19:2919:29, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,802 N A sane man can see that all such grand activities, although perhaps very important for temporary life, have nothing to do with eternal life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sane man, however, can see that all such grand activities, although perhaps very important for temporary life, have nothing..."
- 19:2419:24, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,916 N The leaders of the Western world, the Americans and Europeans, have become the idols of modern civilization because the Western people are very sophisticated in temporary activities for the advancement of material civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The leaders of the Western world, the Americans and Europeans, have become the idols of modern civilization because the Wester..."
- 19:2019:20, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,797 N The Krsna consciousness movement is very eager to present Vedic literature in modern languages, especially Western languages such as English, French and German Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is very eager to present Vedic literature in modern languages, especially Western langu..." current
- 19:1219:12, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,393 N Human society should study this (the place from which one never returns), but instead of culturing such knowledge, people are attracted to temporary happiness and sense gratification, culminating in bottomless, topless passion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human society should study this, but instead of culturing such knowledge, people are attracted to temporary happiness and sens..."
- 19:0319:03, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,318 N One should seriously study the facts concerning creation, maintenance and devastation, as well as the permanent place from which one never need return Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should seriously study the facts concerning creation, maintenance and devastation, as well as the permanent place from whi..."
- 18:5818:58, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,287 N Whatever we experience, including matter and the spirit soul, the living force, is but a combination of two energies of Lord Visnu - the inferior energy and the superior energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever we experience, including matter and the spirit soul, the living force, is but a combination of two energies of Lord V..."
- 18:5218:52, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,307 N One must try to understand that the material elements are the separated, inferior energy of the Lord and that the living entity is the Lord's spiritual energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must try to understand that the material elements are the separated, inferior energy of the Lord and that the living entit..."
- 18:4718:47, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,392 N The purusa, the original person - Bhagavan, Visnu - can be understood only by devotional service. Bhaktya mam abhijanati yavan yas casmi tattvatah: (BG 18.55) only by devotional service can one understand the Supreme Person, who is behind everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The puruṣa, the original person—Bhagavān, Viṣṇu—can be understood only by devotional service. Bhaktyā mām abhijā..."
- 18:4118:41, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,181 N If one does not know the ultimate cause, what is the use of his scientific and philosophical research Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one does not know the ultimate cause, what is the use of his scientific and philosophical research"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
- 18:3518:35, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,496 If one does not conduct research to find the supreme cause, but instead falsely engages in frivolous, temporary activities, what is the use of demanding recognition as an important scientist or philosopher? No edit summary current
- 18:3318:33, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,979 N The entire cosmic manifestation is an expansion of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The entire cosmic manifestation is an expansion of the Supreme Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first..."
- 18:3118:31, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,457 N Whatever we see in this world is but an expansion of various energies of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is like a fire that spreads illumination for a long distance although it is situated in one place - Visnu Purana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever we see in this world is but an expansion of various energies of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is like a fir..."
- 18:2618:26, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,987 N This material cosmic manifestation is an expansion of the energy of Lord Krsna, or Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material cosmic manifestation is an expansion of the energy of Lord Kṛṣṇa, or Lord Viṣṇu"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
- 18:2318:23, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,383 N The Absolute Truth appears to neophytes as impersonal Brahman and to advanced mystic yogis as Paramatma, the Supersoul, but devotees, who are further advanced, understand the Absolute Truth as the Supreme Lord, Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Absolute Truth appears to neophytes as impersonal Brahman and to advanced mystic yogīs as Paramātmā, the Supersoul, but..."
- 18:0918:09, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,338 N The science of the original cause is explained in various Vedic literatures. The Vedanta-sutra explains that one should inquire about the Supreme Soul. Such inquiry about the Supreme is called brahma jijnasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The science of the original cause is explained in various Vedic literatures. Athāto brahma jijñāsā/janmādy asya yataḥ (..."
- 17:5117:51, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,697 N The maya-sakti, Durga, is in charge of srsti-sthiti-pralaya, creation and dissolution, and she acts under the direction of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The māyā-śakti, Durgā, is in charge of sṛṣṭi-sthiti-pralaya, creation and dissolution, and she acts under the direct..."
- 14:4514:45, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,619 N If one fully engages in temporary fruitive activities and does not solve this real problem, what profit will he gain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one fully engages in temporary fruitive activities and does not solve this real problem, what profit will he gain"}} {{note..."
- 14:4214:42, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,901 N The living being, unable to control the rulings of God, is forced to associate with the prostitute of polluted intelligence and accept various material bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living being, unable to control the rulings of God, is forced to associate with the prostitute of polluted intelligence an..."
- 14:3714:37, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,987 N Trying to be the masters of material nature, they (the scientists) are imitation gods who declare to the public that scientific advancement will one day be able to avoid the so-called control of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Trying to be the masters of material nature, they are imitation gods who declare to the public that scientific advancement wil..."
- 14:3114:31, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,954 N Scientists try to be the masters of material nature, life after life, not caring to understand the Supreme Person, under whose direction everything within this material world is moving Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Scientists, for example, try to be the masters of material nature, life after life, not caring to understand the Supreme Perso..."
- 14:2514:25, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,741 N Although one follows the dictations of material nature, he happily thinks himself the master or husband of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although one follows the dictations of material nature, he happily thinks himself the master or husband of material nature"}}..."
- 14:2014:20, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,479 N One must judiciously understand the activities of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must judiciously understand the activities of material nature"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..."
- 14:1214:12, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,140 N One who is not fixed in proper intelligence discovers many modes of life. Thus involved in material activities, he is exposed to the different modes of material nature and subjected to varieties of so-called happiness and distress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who is not fixed in proper intelligence discovers many modes of life. Thus involved in material activities, he is exposed..."
- 14:0514:05, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,878 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 2.41), vyavasayatmika buddhir ekeha kuru-nandana: those who are actually serious are conducted by one kind of intelligence, namely, intelligence in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 2.41), vyavasāyātmikā buddhir ekeha kuru-nandana: those who are actually serious are condu..."
- 14:0114:01, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,811 N Polluted intelligence has been compared to a prostitute. One who has not purified his intelligence is said to be controlled by that prostitute Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Polluted intelligence has been compared to a prostitute. One who has not purified his intelligence is said to be controlled by..."
- 13:5513:55, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,109 N One should not waste his time in such frivolous activities. One should always be fixed in Krsna consciousness and take the cure of devotional service with firm determination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not waste his time in such frivolous activities. One should always be fixed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and take t..."
- 13:4013:40, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,304 In our Krsna consciousness movement, fashionable persons are taught to adopt one fashion - the dress of a Vaisnava with a shaved head and tilaka. They are taught to be always clean in mind, dress and eating in order to be fixed in Krsna consciousness No edit summary current
- 13:3513:35, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,209 N Karmis change their professions at any moment, but a Krsna conscious person does not change his profession, for his only profession is to attract the attention of Krsna by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra and living a very simple life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmīs change their professions at any moment, but a Kṛṣṇa conscious person does not change his profession, for his onl..."
- 13:2313:23, 15 November 2020 diff hist +151 The intelligence engaged to attract a man to the lower part of the body is the intelligence of a professional prostitute No edit summary current
- 13:0113:01, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,274 N The sons of Daksa repeatedly say, kim asat-karmabhir bhavet: "What is the use of impermanent fruitive activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the sons of Dakṣa repeatedly say, kim asat-karmabhir bhavet: "What is the use of impermanent fruitive activities"}} {{notes|..."
- 12:5712:57, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,514 N One's real concern should be to free himself from the repetition of birth and death and attain the topmost perfection of life by living with the Supreme King in the spiritual world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One's real concern should be to free himself from the repetition of birth and death and attain the topmost perfection of life..."
- 12:4512:45, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,623 N What will be the benefit of taking birth again in this material world, sometimes as a human being, sometimes a demigod and sometimes a cat or dog? What is the benefit of wasting time in this way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What will be the benefit of taking birth again in this material world, sometimes as a human being, sometimes a demigod and som..."
- 12:3912:39, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,726 N Puman naivaiti yad gatva: he (who understands Krsna) does not return to this material world, but returns home, back to Godhead, to live an eternally blissful life of knowledge. Why do people not care about this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pumān naivaiti yad gatvā: he does not return to this material world, but returns home, back to Godhead, to live an eternally..."
- 12:2812:28, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,549 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 15.6), yad gatva na nivartante tad dhama paramam mama: there is a region from which, having gone, one does not return to the material world. This region has been repeatedly described Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 15.6), yad gatvā na nivartante tad dhāma paramaṁ mama: there is a region from which, havi..."
- 12:2112:21, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,047 N Narada Muni advises that human beings not waste their time simply jumping like cats and monkeys, without real benefit. The duty of the human being is to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni advises that human beings not waste their time simply jumping like cats and monkeys, without real benefit. The du..."
- 12:1412:14, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,781 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is not subjected to such changes of body, and one who thinks otherwise is considered a fool - avajananti mam mudha manusim tanum asritam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, is not subjected to such changes of body, and one who thinks otherwise is con..."
- 11:2111:21, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,588 N He (God) is not obliged to take birth like human beings or animals, which repeatedly take birth and die because of ignorance of the soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is not obliged to take birth like human beings or animals, which repeatedly take birth and die because of ignorance of the..."
- 11:1511:15, 15 November 2020 diff hist −9 As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 8.19), bhutva bhutva praliyate: the living entities in the material world must be repeatedly born and destroyed. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is neither bhutva nor praliyate; He is eternal No edit summary current
- 11:1511:15, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,974 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 8.19), bhutva bhutva praliyate: the living entities in the material world must be repeatedly born and destroyed. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is neither bhutva nor praliyate; He is eternal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 8.19), bhūtvā bhūtvā pralīyate: the living entities in the material world must be repeat..."
- 11:0711:07, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,851 N The Lord has been described as turya, existing on the fourth platform. He has also been described as abhava. The word bhava, which means "takes birth," comes from the word bhu, "to be Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord has therefore been described as turya, existing on the fourth platform. He has also been described as abhava. The wor..."
- 10:5710:57, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,634 N Maya is very strong; she is expert in putting impediments in the way of this understanding. Sometimes one comes to the Krsna consciousness movement but again falls into the clutches of maya, not understanding the importance of this movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyā, however, is very strong; she is expert in putting impediments in the way of this understanding. Therefore sometimes on..."
- 10:5110:51, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,707 N We are trying to enlighten humanity so that people may come to the understanding that they should work hard in tapasya for self-realization and freedom from the continuous bondage of birth, death, old age and disease in one body after another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are trying to enlighten humanity so that people may come to the understanding that they should work hard in tapasya for sel..."
- 10:4410:44, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,358 N The Haryasvas, the sons of Prajapati Daksa, could immediately understand the purport of Narada's instructions. Our Krsna consciousness movement is especially meant for such enlightenment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Haryaśvas, the sons of Prajāpati Dakṣa, could immediately understand the purport of Nārada's instructions. Our Kṛ..."
- 10:3810:38, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,873 N They (people) do not know how to become free from their material encagement. Rsabhadeva said that such activity is not at all good, since it encages the soul again and again in a body subjected to the threefold miseries of the material condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They do not know how to become free from their material encagement. Ṛṣabhadeva therefore said that such activity is not at..."
14 November 2020
- 18:5518:55, 14 November 2020 diff hist +4,577 N All the living entities in the material world are very active, having obtained their particular types of bodies. A man works all day and night for sense gratification, and animals like hogs and dogs also work for sense gratification all day and night Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the living entities in the material world are very active, having obtained their particular types of bodies. A man works a..."
- 18:4818:48, 14 November 2020 diff hist +4,532 N After considering these by themselves, the Haryasvas could understand that the living entity encaged in his body seeks happiness, but takes no interest in how to become free from his encagement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After considering these by themselves, the Haryaśvas could understand that the living entity encaged in his body seeks happin..."
- 18:0818:08, 14 November 2020 diff hist +4,205 N Why then should they (the Haryasvas) be encouraged to become entangled in family life, which is so dark that once having entered it one cannot leave it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why then should they be encouraged to become entangled in family life, which is so dark that once having entered it one cannot..."
- 17:5317:53, 14 November 2020 diff hist +5,190 N Daksa was open to such offenses, and strictly speaking, he was not actually favored by the Supreme Lord. One should not seek the favor of the Lord for unlimited potency in sex life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa was open to such offenses, and therefore, strictly speaking, he was not actually favored by the Supreme Lord. One shou..."
- 17:4817:48, 14 November 2020 diff hist +5,184 N Although sex life is the topmost enjoyment in the material world and although one may have an opportunity for sexual enjoyment by the grace of God, this entails a risk of committing offenses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although sex life is the topmost enjoyment in the material world and although one may have an opportunity for sexual enjoyment..."
- 17:4417:44, 14 November 2020 diff hist +5,125 N One should not think that Daksa received the favor of the Lord by receiving the facilities for unlimited sex. Later verses will reveal that Daksa again committed an offense, this time at the lotus feet of Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not think that Dakṣa received the favor of the Lord by receiving the facilities for unlimited sex. Later verses w..."
- 17:3717:37, 14 November 2020 diff hist +5,056 N The purport is that if one wants to return home, back to Godhead, one should voluntarily refrain from sex life. Sex should be accepted only as much as needed, not unlimitedly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purport is that if one wants to return home, back to Godhead, one should voluntarily refrain from sex life. Sex should be..." current
- 17:3317:33, 14 November 2020 diff hist +5,127 N Kardama Muni was also given the facility for sex life, but he had only a slight desire for it. After begetting children in the womb of Devahuti, Kardama Muni became completely renounced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni was also given the facility for sex life, but he had only a slight desire for it. Therefore after begetting child..."
- 17:2817:28, 14 November 2020 diff hist +4,685 N One should at least refrain from illicit sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should at least refrain from illicit sex"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-11-14T17:28:02Z}}..." current
- 17:2317:23, 14 November 2020 diff hist +5,307 N If the American boys and girls engaged in the Krsna consciousness movement want to advance in Krsna consciousness to achieve the supreme benefit of loving service to the Lord, they should refrain from indulging in this facility for sex life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it may be noted that if the American boys and girls engaged in the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement want to advance in Kṛ..."
- 17:1417:14, 14 November 2020 diff hist +5,231 N It should be noted that although such a facility for sexual intercourse is achieved by the grace of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, this facility is not offered to advanced devotees, who are free from material desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It should be noted that although such a facility for sexual intercourse is achieved by the grace of the Supreme Personality of..."
- 17:0517:05, 14 November 2020 diff hist +5,082 N In Daksa's previous life he was also known as Daksa, but in the course of performing sacrifices he offended Lord Siva, and thus his head was replaced with that of a goat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Dakṣa's previous life he was also known as Dakṣa, but in the course of performing sacrifices he offended Lord Śiva, an..."
- 17:0117:01, 14 November 2020 diff hist +4,953 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura remarks that Daksa was given the facility for unlimited sexual intercourse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura remarks in this connection that Dakṣa was given the facility for unlimited sexua..."
- 16:5716:57, 14 November 2020 diff hist +5,443 N The Lord told Daksa in this verse (SB 6.4.52), "This girl is offered to you only for sex life to beget children, not for any other purpose. She is very fertile, and therefore you will be able to have as many children as you can beget Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord told Dakṣa in this verse, "This girl is offered to you only for sex life to beget children, not for any other purpo..."
- 16:5216:52, 14 November 2020 diff hist +4,941 N Indulgence in sense enjoyment through sexual intercourse is not allowed by the Vedic principles. One may follow the natural tendency for sex life only to beget children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indulgence in sense enjoyment through sexual intercourse is not allowed by the Vedic principles. One may follow the natural te..." current