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15 December 2020
- 17:4717:47, 15 December 2020 diff hist +3,381 N If one takes shelter of Narada instead of material teachers, this (confidential) knowledge is possible to understand. Understanding does not depend upon high parentage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one takes shelter of Nārada instead of material teachers, this knowledge is possible to understand. Understanding does not..."
- 17:4017:40, 15 December 2020 diff hist +3,413 N This knowledge is an extremely confidential secret, but it can be understood if one approaches the Supreme Personality of Godhead through the bona fide agent, the spiritual master in the disciplic succession from Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This knowledge is an extremely confidential secret, but it can be understood if one approaches the Supreme Personality of Godh..."
- 17:3717:37, 15 December 2020 diff hist +3,324 N This confidential knowledge is extremely difficult to understand, yet it is very easy to understand if one takes shelter of a pure devotee. This confidential knowledge is also mentioned at the end of Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this confidential knowledge is extremely difficult to understand, yet it is very easy to understand if one takes shelter of a..."
- 17:3217:32, 15 December 2020 diff hist +4,855 N If one very strictly performs the various duties of religion but does not ultimately come to the platform of surrendering to the Supreme Lord, his methods of attaining salvation or elevation are simply a waste of time and energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one very strictly performs the various duties of religion but does not ultimately come to the platform of surrendering to t..."
- 17:2817:28, 15 December 2020 diff hist +4,951 N The Vedic ritualistic ceremonies and injunctions are not to be discounted; they are means of being promoted to the spiritual platform. But if one does not come to the spiritual platform, the Vedic ceremonies are simply a waste of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies and injunctions are not to be discounted; they are means of being promoted to the spiritual p..."
- 17:2017:20, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,031 N The ultimate goal of life is to stay on the spiritual platform, fully surrendered to the parama-purusa, the supreme person. This is the object of the human mission Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ultimate goal of life is to stay on the spiritual platform, fully surrendered to the parama-puruṣa, the supreme person...."
- 17:1417:14, 15 December 2020 diff hist +4,765 N To act on the material platform, even if one's activities are sanctioned by the Vedas, is not the ultimate goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To act on the material platform, even if one's activities are sanctioned by the Vedas, is not the ultimate goal of life"}} {{n..."
- 17:0917:09, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,003 N Any education or activity not on the brahma-bhuta platform, the platform of self-realization, is considered to be material and Prahlada Maharaja says that anything material cannot be the Absolute Truth, for the Absolute Truth is on the spiritual platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any education or activity not on the brahma-bhūta platform, the platform of self-realization, is considered to be material, a..."
- 16:5616:56, 15 December 2020 diff hist +4,777 N One who fully engages in the devotional service of the Lord is immediately raised to the transcendental position, which is the brahma-bhuta stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who fully engages in the devotional service of the Lord is immediately raised to the transcendental position, which is the..."
- 16:5316:53, 15 December 2020 diff hist +4,435 N These instructions of Prahlada Maharaja (in SB 7.6.26) stress the transcendental position of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These instructions of Prahlāda Mahārāja stress the transcendental position of devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|u..."
- 16:4816:48, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,288 N Karmis desire material happiness, and jnanis desire liberation, but a devotee does not desire anything; he is simply satisfied by rendering transcendental loving service at the lotus feet of the Lord and glorifying Him everywhere by preaching Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmīs desire material happiness, and jñānīs desire liberation, but a devotee does not desire anything; he is simply satis..."
- 16:4216:42, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,127 N Devotees are not desirous of any material happiness, including the happiness derived from liberation. This is called anyabhilasita-sunyam jnana-karmady-anavrtam - Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu 1.1.11 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees are not desirous of any material happiness, including the happiness derived from liberation. This is called anyābhil..."
- 16:3716:37, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,114 N Because they (persons engaged in devotional service) are nirmatsara, not jealous of anyone, they want to make others devotees, even their enemies. In this regard, Srila Madhvacarya remarks, kanksate moksa-gam api sukham nakanksato yatha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because they are nirmatsara, not jealous of anyone, they want to make others devotees, even their enemies. In this regard, Śr..."
- 16:2616:26, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,135 N Nirmatsaranam, persons who are completely transcendental to the material activities of separateness, who make no distinction between "mine" and "yours," but who simply engage in the devotional service of God, are actually fit to accept bhagavata-dharma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nirmatsarāṇām, persons who are completely transcendental to the material activities of separateness, who make no distincti..."
- 16:0616:06, 15 December 2020 diff hist +4,809 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam in the beginning of the transcendental literature, it is said, dharmah projjhita-kaitavo 'tra (SB 1.1.2). Dharma, artha, kama and moksa are kaitava - false and unnecessary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, therefore, in the beginning of the transcendental literature, it is said, dharmaḥ projjhita-kaitavo..."
- 16:0116:01, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,150 N Prahlada Maharaja said, agunena ca kanksitena: if one is engaged in the transcendental loving service of the lotus feet of the Lord, he does not need anything in terms of dharma, artha, kama or moksa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja said, aguṇena ca kāṅkṣitena: if one is engaged in the transcendental loving service of the lotus f..."
- 15:5015:50, 15 December 2020 diff hist +4,840 N Bilvamangala Thakura said, muktih svayam mukulitanjali sevate 'sman dharmartha-kama-gatayah samaya-pratiksah. Liberation always stands at the door of a devotee, ready to carry out his orders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bilvamaṅgala Ṭhākura said, muktiḥ svayaṁ mukulitāñjali sevate 'smān dharmārtha-kāma-gatayaḥ samaya-pratīkṣ..."
- 15:4515:45, 15 December 2020 diff hist +4,752 N For a devotee these (to be religious, to be economically well situated, to satisfy their senses to the fullest extent and to attain liberation) are all very easily available Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for a devotee these are all very easily available"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-12-15T15:..."
- 15:4015:40, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,039 N In an advanced civilization, people are eager to be religious, to be economically well situated, to satisfy their senses to the fullest extent, and at last to attain liberation. However, these are not to be magnified as desirable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In an advanced civilization, people are eager to be religious, to be economically well situated, to satisfy their senses to th..."
- 15:3315:33, 15 December 2020 diff hist +4,994 N He (God) is always sad-aisvarya-purna, full in six opulences, in all circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is always ṣaḍ-aiśvarya-pūrṇa, full in six opulences, in all circumstances"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{co..."
- 15:1915:19, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,212 N He (God) lives everywhere - in the houses of the poor and those of the rich - but in all circumstances He remains Narayana; to think that He becomes either poor or rich is a material calculation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He lives everywhere—in the houses of the poor and those of the rich—but in all circumstances He remains Nārāyaṇa; to t..."
- 15:0615:06, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,208 N If Narayana lives in the house of a daridra, a poor man, this does not mean that Narayana becomes poor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If Nārāyaṇa lives in the house of a daridra, a poor man, this does not mean that Nārāyaṇa becomes poor"}} {{notes|}} {..."
- 15:0115:01, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,352 N Since the Supreme Lord, Visnu, is situated in the core of everyone's heart, every body is a temple of Visnu. One should not misuse this understanding as an excuse for such words as daridra-narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Supreme Lord, Viṣṇu, is situated in the core of everyone's heart, every body is a temple of Viṣṇu. One shoul..."
- 14:5514:55, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,644 N The word sauhrdam ("friendliness") is very significant in this verse (SB 7.6.24). People are generally ignorant of Krsna consciousness, and therefore to become their best well-wisher one should teach them about Krsna consciousness without discrimination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word sauhṛdam ("friendliness") is very significant in this verse. People are generally ignorant of Kṛṣṇa conscious..."
- 14:4914:49, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,270 N A preacher should personally understand these truths (that God is the supreme enjoyer, He is the proprietor of everything, and that He is the best well-wisher) and preach them to everyone. Then there will be peace and tranquillity all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A preacher should personally understand these truths and preach them to everyone. Then there will be peace and tranquillity al..."
- 14:3914:39, 15 December 2020 diff hist +5,403 N By such preaching (preaching Krsna consciousness), the preacher becomes satisfied, and those to whom he preaches are also satisfied. This is the process of bringing peace and tranquillity to the entire world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By such preaching, the preacher becomes satisfied, and those to whom he preaches are also satisfied. This is the process of br..."
14 December 2020
- 19:0019:00, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,311 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu advised everyone to become a guru-devotee and preach Krsna consciousness (yare dekha, tare kaha 'krsna'-upadesa (CC Madhya 7.128)). That is the easiest way to realize the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu therefore advised everyone to become a guru-devotee and preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness (yāre dek..."
- 18:5018:50, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,409 N As one performs this service (spreading Krsna consciousness) for humanity, without discrimination between friends and enemies, the Lord becomes satisfied, and the mission of one's life is fulfilled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As one performs this service for humanity, without discrimination between friends and enemies, the Lord becomes satisfied, and..."
- 18:3818:38, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,628 N If one sincerely tries his best to spread Krsna consciousness by preaching the glories of the Lord and His supremacy, even if he is imperfectly educated, he becomes the dearmost servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one sincerely tries his best to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness by preaching the glories of the Lord and His supremacy, ev..."
- 18:3118:31, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,524 N Preaching is the best service to the Lord. The Lord will immediately be extremely satisfied with one who engages in this service of preaching Krsna consciousness. This is confirmed by the Lord Himself in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Preaching is the best service to the Lord. The Lord will immediately be extremely satisfied with one who engages in this servi..."
- 18:2518:25, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,474 N Prahlada Maharaja ultimately instructed his class friends, the sons of the demons, to accept the process of devotional service by preaching the science of Krsna consciousness to everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja ultimately instructed his class friends, the sons of the demons, to accept the process of devotional serv..."
- 18:1718:17, 14 December 2020 diff hist +6,598 N The Lord is present as antaryami in everyone's heart and is visible in the individual soul covered by a body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is present as antaryāmī in everyone's heart and is visible in the individual soul covered by a body"}} {{notes|}} {..."
- 18:1218:12, 14 December 2020 diff hist +7,136 N If he (the living entity) comes in contact with a pure devotee and is intelligent enough to take instructions from the pure devotee regarding the process of devotional service, he can understand God, the origin of Brahman and Paramatma without difficulty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if he comes in contact with a pure devotee and is intelligent enough to take instructions from the pure devotee regarding the..."
- 18:0518:05, 14 December 2020 diff hist +6,748 N The living entity in the material condition wanders through many varieties of life and many varieties of circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity in the material condition wanders through many varieties of life and many varieties of circumstances"}} {{no..."
- 18:0218:02, 14 December 2020 diff hist +7,329 N If one understands the Vaisnava philosophy, which explains how He is present everywhere and how He acts everywhere, to worship the Supreme or to realize Him is not at all difficult. Realization of the Lord is possible only in the association of devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one understands the Vaiṣṇava philosophy, which explains how He is present everywhere and how He acts everywhere, to wor..."
- 17:4617:46, 14 December 2020 diff hist +7,122 N After wandering through many varieties of life on many planetary systems, when one comes to the real understanding of the Absolute Truth by the grace of a devotee, one surrenders to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as confirmed in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After wandering through many varieties of life on many planetary systems, when one comes to the real understanding of the Abso..."
- 17:4017:40, 14 December 2020 diff hist +6,664 N The process of surrender in a devotional attitude is accepted by a fortunate living being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process of surrender in a devotional attitude is accepted by a fortunate living being"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{..."
- 17:3317:33, 14 December 2020 diff hist +7,020 N This realization (of Krsna as the Supreme cause) is possible only for devotees who have fully surrendered unto the lotus feet of the Lord; for others it is not possible. This is confirmed by the Lord Himself in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This realization is possible only for devotees who have fully surrendered unto the lotus feet of the Lord; for others it is no..."
- 17:2617:26, 14 December 2020 diff hist +7,166 The supreme cause is Krsna, and devotees who have surrendered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead can realize Him and His presence within the universe and within the atom No edit summary current
- 17:2417:24, 14 December 2020 diff hist +6,998 N Although He (Krsna) is present as the Paramatma in the core of everyone's heart, He is nonetheless one, either as an individual or as the all-pervading Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although He is present as the Paramātmā in the core of everyone's heart, He is nonetheless one, either as an individual or a..."
- 17:1417:14, 14 December 2020 diff hist +7,071 N Without Krsna, there could be no existence of Brahman or Paramatma. Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the ultimate realization of the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without Kṛṣṇa, there could be no existence of Brahman or Paramātmā. Therefore, Bhagavān, the Supreme Personality of G..."
- 17:0617:06, 14 December 2020 diff hist +6,947 N Bhagavad-gita confirms that Krsna, by His Brahman feature, is all-pervading (maya tatam idam sarvam (BG 9.4)), but Brahman depends upon Krsna - brahmano hi pratisthaham - BG 14.27 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gītā confirms that Kṛṣṇa, by His Brahman feature, is all-pervading (mayā tatam idaṁ sarvam (BG 9.4)), but..."
- 16:5916:59, 14 December 2020 diff hist +7,004 N The Lord is present in three features - as Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan. Because He is present everywhere, He is described as sarvam khalv idam brahma. Visnu exists beyond Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is present in three features—as Brahman, Paramātmā and Bhagavān. Because He is present everywhere, He is describ..."
- 16:4516:45, 14 December 2020 diff hist +6,995 N He (God) is present not only in the heart of the living entity, but also in material things, even in the atoms, protons and electrons being explored by material scientists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is present not only in the heart of the living entity, but also in material things, even in the atoms, protons and electron..."
- 16:3516:35, 14 December 2020 diff hist +6,994 N He (God as the Supersoul) exists in the heart of Lord Brahma and also in the cores of the hearts of the hogs, dogs, trees, plants and so on. He is present everywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He exists in the heart of Lord Brahmā and also in the cores of the hearts of the hogs, dogs, trees, plants and so on. He is p..."
- 16:2816:28, 14 December 2020 diff hist +7,119 N Not only is the Supreme Personality of Godhead present as the Supersoul of all living entities; at the same time, He pervades everything in the entire creation. He exists in all circumstances and at all times Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only is the Supreme Personality of Godhead present as the Supersoul of all living entities; at the same time, He pervades..."
- 16:2116:21, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,246 N If one wants to derive the actual benefit from this human form, he must take to the chanting of the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one wants to derive the actual benefit from this human form, he must take to the chanting of the holy name of the Lord"}} {..."
- 16:1816:18, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,270 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has bestowed His blessings by saying, param vijayate sri-krsna-sankirtanam: "All glories to Sri Krsna sankirtana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore bestowed His blessings by saying, paraṁ vijayate śrī-kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtanam:..."
- 16:1416:14, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,261 N The simple endeavor involved in the devotional service of sravanam kirtanam visnoh (SB 7.5.23), hearing and chanting the holy name of the Lord, can make one successful in pleasing the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The simple endeavor involved in the devotional service of śravaṇaṁ kīrtanaṁ viṣṇoḥ (SB 7.5.23), hearing and chan..."
- 16:1116:11, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,023 N One will never be successful in pleasing his so-called family, society and nation, even if one endeavors to sacrifice his life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one will never be successful in pleasing his so-called family, society and nation, even if one endeavors to sacrifice his life..."
- 16:0816:08, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,032 N One's duty is to revive one's relationship with Narayana. A slight endeavor in this direction will make the attempt successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One's duty is to revive one's relationship with Nārāyaṇa. A slight endeavor in this direction will make the attempt succes..."
- 16:0416:04, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,301 N Pleasing one's society, family, community and nation is extremely difficult. Pleasing Narayana is not at all difficult; it is very easy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pleasing one's society, family, community and nation is extremely difficult. Pleasing Nārāyaṇa, however, is not at all dif..."
- 15:5815:58, 14 December 2020 diff hist +5,304 N Pleasing Narayana does not require as much endeavor as pleasing one's family, community and nation. We have seen important political leaders killed for a slight discrepancy in their behavior Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pleasing Nārāyaṇa does not require as much endeavor as pleasing one's family, community and nation. We have seen important..."
13 December 2020
- 18:5918:59, 13 December 2020 diff hist +5,273 N Because at the time of death he (Ajamila) chanted the name of Narayana, although he was calling not for the Supreme Lord Narayana but for his son named Narayana, he was saved from the hands of Yamaraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because at the time of death he chanted the name of Nārāyaṇa, although he was calling not for the Supreme Lord Nārāyaṇ..."
- 18:5218:52, 13 December 2020 diff hist +5,185 N Ajamila separated himself from the Supreme Personality of Godhead by performing many sinful activities and was condemned by Yamaraja to be very severely punished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ajāmila separated himself from the Supreme Personality of Godhead by performing many sinful activities and was condemned by Y..."
- 18:4618:46, 13 December 2020 diff hist +5,307 N Svalpam apy asya dharmasya trayate mahato bhayat: if one performs even very slight devotional service, Narayana is always ready to save one from the greatest danger. The definite example is Ajamila Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svalpam apy asya dharmasya trāyate mahato bhayāt: if one performs even very slight devotional service, Nārāyaṇa is alway..."
- 18:3818:38, 13 December 2020 diff hist +5,385 N As there is no difficulty in establishing the intimate relationship between a father and son, there is no difficulty in reestablishing the natural, intimate relationship between Narayana and the living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As there is no difficulty in establishing the intimate relationship between a father and son, there is no difficulty in reesta..."
- 18:3218:32, 13 December 2020 diff hist +5,098 N The Supreme Lord, Narayana, is the seed-giving father of all living entities because the living entities are parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord - mamaivamso ...jiva-bhutah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord, Nārāyaṇa, is the seed-giving father of all living entities because the living entities are parts and par..."
- 18:2718:27, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,805 N What is the benefit of taking the trouble to engage in the service of the Lord? This is not a valid objection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"what is the benefit of taking the trouble to engage in the service of the Lord?" This is not a valid objection"}} {{notes|}} {..."
- 18:2118:21, 13 December 2020 diff hist +5,008 N One may ask, "One is certainly very attached to family life, but if one gives up family life to be attached to the service of the Lord, one must undergo the same endeavor and trouble Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may ask, "One is certainly very attached to family life, but if one gives up family life to be attached to the service of..."
- 18:1618:16, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,369 N One should give up the association of such demons and adhere to the association of devotees. Thus one will be able to be liberated from material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should give up the association of such demons and adhere to the association of devotees. Thus one will be able to be liber..."
- 18:1118:11, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,432 N Because they (the so-called householders) are unable to control their senses, they continue a life of chewing the chewed and therefore descend to the darkest material regions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because they are unable to control their senses, they continue a life of chewing the chewed and therefore descend to the darke..."
- 18:0318:03, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,278 N As we have several times discussed, yan maithunadi-grhamedhi-sukham hi tuccham: (SB 7.9.45) so-called householders are simply attracted by sexual enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As we have several times discussed, yan maithunādi-gṛhamedhi-sukhaṁ hi tuccham: (SB 7.9.45) so-called householders are si..."
- 17:5417:54, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,415 N Even in those who are apparently very educated, the same family attachment is there. They cannot give up the association of their families, even in old age or invalidity, for they are attached to sense enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even in those who are apparently very educated, the same family attachment is there. They cannot give up the association of th..."
- 17:4517:45, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,380 N Prahlada Maharaja has maintained the philosophical point of view that one should give up the dark well of family life and go to the forest to take shelter of the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja has maintained the philosophical point of view that one should give up the dark well of family life and g..."
- 17:3817:38, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,770 N Prahlada Maharaja advises everyone to follow the principles of varnasrama-dharma. Specifically, at a certain point one must give up family life and take to the renounced order of life to cultivate spiritual knowledge and thus become liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja advises everyone to follow the principles of varṇāśrama-dharma. Specifically, at a certain point one..."
- 17:3217:32, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,830 N As cats, dogs and other animals not knowing their true interest in life become increasingly involved in ignorance, the so-called educated person who does not know his own self-interest or the true goal of life becomes increasingly involved in materialism Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As cats, dogs and other animals, not knowing their true interest in life, become increasingly involved in ignorance, the so-ca..."
- 17:2717:27, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,611 N In this verse (SB 7.6.16) it is clearly stated that despite their so-called advanced knowledge, they actually have the same mentality as cats and dogs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse, however, it is clearly stated that despite their so-called advanced knowledge, they actually have the same ment..."
- 17:2317:23, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,494 N The scientists invent nuclear weapons and collaborate with the big leaders to protect the interests of their own nation or society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The scientists invent nuclear weapons and collaborate with the big leaders to protect the interests of their own nation or soc..."
- 17:1917:19, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,640 N Especially in this age, Kali-yuga, great leaders, politicians, philosophers and scientists are all engaged in foolish activities, thinking, "This is mine, and this is yours Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Especially in this age, Kali-yuga, great leaders, politicians, philosophers and scientists are all engaged in foolish activiti..."
- 17:1417:14, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,602 N Such attracted (foolish persons) persons become involved in society, community and nation and waste their time, not having profited from having obtained human forms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such attracted persons become involved in society, community and nation and waste their time, not having profited from having..."
- 17:0217:02, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,155 If one does not ask, "Who am I? What is the goal of my life?" but instead follows the same animal propensities as cats and dogs, what is the use of his education? No edit summary current
- 16:5616:56, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,827 N When Sanatana Gosvami submitted to the lotus feet of Sri Caitanya, his first question was 'ke ami', 'kene amaya jare tapa-traya'. He wanted to know his constitutional position and why he was suffering from the threefold miseries of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Sanātana Gosvāmī submitted to the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, his first question was 'ke āmi', 'kene ā..."
- 16:2416:24, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,778 N Animals and unintelligent men are called vimudha, or ignorant, bewildered, whereas an educated person is called vidvan. The real vidvan is one who tries to understand his own position within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"animals and unintelligent men are called vimūḍha, or ignorant, bewildered, whereas an educated person is called vidvān. Th..."
- 16:1716:17, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,463 N In human society there are attempts to educate the human being, but for animal society there is no such system, nor are animals able to be educated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In human society there are attempts to educate the human being, but for animal society there is no such system, nor are animal..."
- 16:1116:11, 13 December 2020 diff hist +2,452 N People do not care about the laws of this life or those governing the next. Despite whatever knowledge one has, one cannot stop his sinful activities if he is unable to control his senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"people do not care about the laws of this life or those governing the next. Despite whatever knowledge one has, one cannot sto..."
- 16:0716:07, 13 December 2020 diff hist +2,586 N Especially in these days, people do not believe in a next life or in the court of Yamaraja and the various punishments of the sinful. But at least one should know that one who cheats others to acquire money will be punished by the laws of the government Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Especially in these days, people do not believe in a next life or in the court of Yamarāja and the various punishments of the..."
- 16:0116:01, 13 December 2020 diff hist +3,062 N Even though such a materialistic person is always suffering threefold miseries, he is not intelligent enough to cease his materialistic way of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though such a materialistic person is always suffering threefold miseries, he is not intelligent enough to cease his mate..."
- 15:5615:56, 13 December 2020 diff hist +3,085 N Although a materialistic person is expert in calculating costs and doing business, he does not realize that he is misusing his costly life for want of knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although a materialistic person is expert in calculating costs and doing business, he does not realize that he is misusing his..."
- 15:5115:51, 13 December 2020 diff hist +3,389 N Canakya Pandita gives the example that a moment of life cannot be purchased in exchange for millions of dollars. A foolish person wastes such a valuable life without knowing how much he is losing, even according to monetary calculations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cāṇakya Paṇḍita gives the example that a moment of life cannot be purchased in exchange for millions of dollars. A fool..."
- 15:4515:45, 13 December 2020 diff hist +3,179 N He (a foolish man) is expert in calculating the loss of pounds, shillings and pence, but he is so foolish that he does not know how much money he is losing, even according to material considerations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is expert in calculating the loss of pounds, shillings and pence, but he is so foolish that he does not know how much money..."
- 15:2515:25, 13 December 2020 diff hist +4,469 N There are one's own father and mother to be taken care of, and one also becomes concerned with the social atmosphere and with pleasing his brothers and sisters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are one's own father and mother to be taken care of, and one also becomes concerned with the social atmosphere and with..."
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- 17:5017:50, 12 December 2020 diff hist +4,300 N Human society should take advantage of this instruction - even a slight amount of sincere devotional service can give one complete perfection - SB 7.6.1 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human society should take advantage of this instruction"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-12-12T..."
- 17:4417:44, 12 December 2020 diff hist +4,642 N Although they (great kings and emperors) were extremely opulent and were the masters of kingdoms, they could give up all their possessions because they were trained early as brahmacaris. Prahlada Maharaja's advice is therefore very appropriate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although they were extremely opulent and were the masters of kingdoms, they could give up all their possessions because they w..."
- 17:3917:39, 12 December 2020 diff hist +4,465 N Then they (the members of the higher castes) were allowed to enter household life. There have consequently been many instances in which great kings and emperors have given up household life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then they were allowed to enter household life. There have consequently been many instances in which great kings and emperors..."
- 17:3417:34, 12 December 2020 diff hist +4,863 N Formerly, the members of the higher castes - the brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas (everyone but the sudras) - were trained in the guru-kula to adhere to a life of renunciation and sense control by practicing brahmacarya and mystic yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, of course, the members of the higher castes—the brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas and vaiśyas (everyone but the śūdras)..."
- 17:2817:28, 12 December 2020 diff hist +4,242 N One may risk everything to acquire money, and this is especially true of rich men who are too attached to household life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may risk everything to acquire money, and this is especially true of rich men who are too attached to household life"}} {{..."
- 17:2517:25, 12 December 2020 diff hist +4,563 N Merchants go from one country to another on boats at the risk of their lives, or they dive into the water of the sea to collect pearls and valuable gems. Thus it is practically proved - and everyone will admit - that money is sweeter than honey Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"merchants go from one country to another on boats at the risk of their lives, or they dive into the water of the sea to collec..."
- 17:1917:19, 12 December 2020 diff hist +4,631 N Why do they (thieves) risk their lives? Only to get some money. Similarly, a professional soldier is recruited into the army, and he accepts such service, with the risk of dying on the battlefield, only for the sake of money Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why do they risk their lives? Only to get some money. Similarly, a professional soldier is recruited into the army, and he acc..."
- 17:1217:12, 12 December 2020 diff hist +4,035 N How money can be dearer than life is indicated in this verse - SB 7.6.10 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How money can be dearer than life is indicated in this verse"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-1..."
- 17:0417:04, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,375 N A strong inclination for sense enjoyment is the cause of the material body. Without full knowledge one cannot be unattached to material enjoyment, but as long as one is not in that position one is not fit to return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A strong inclination for sense enjoyment is the cause of the material body. Without full knowledge one cannot be unattached to..."
- 16:5916:59, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,206 N One who perfectly engages in devotional service is therefore called gosvami or svami, master of the senses. Unless one is master of the senses, he should not accept the renounced order of life, sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who perfectly engages in devotional service is therefore called gosvāmī or svāmī, master of the senses. Unless one is..."
- 16:4816:48, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,259 N Children should be taught from the very beginning of life to be first-class brahmacaris. Then it will be possible for them to give up household life in the future Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"children should be taught from the very beginning of life to be first-class brahmacārīs. Then it will be possible for them t..."
- 16:4416:44, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,346 N If one prefers to remain in the dark well of household life because of uncontrolled senses he becomes increasingly entangled by ropes of affection for his wife, children, servants, house money. Such a person cannot attain liberation from material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one prefers to remain in the dark well of household life because of uncontrolled senses, he becomes increasingly entangled..."
- 16:3816:38, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,315 N One should give up his household, which is a place for going further and further down into the darkest regions of material existence. The first advice is that one must give up household life - grham andha-kupam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should give up his household, which is a place for going further and further down into the darkest regions of material exi..."
- 16:3416:34, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,137 N Prahlada Maharaja explained to his father that to be freed from all material anxieties one should go to the forest. Hitvatma-patam grham andha-kupam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja explained to his father that to be freed from all material anxieties one should go to the forest. Hitvāt..."
- 16:3016:30, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,222 N A trained grhastha can gradually give up household life and go to the forest to become increasingly enlightened in spiritual life and at last take sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A trained gṛhastha can gradually give up household life and go to the forest to become increasingly enlightened in spiritual..."
- 16:2416:24, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,494 N He (the brahmacari) learns how to control his senses and sacrifice everything for the guru. When he is fully trained, if he likes he is allowed to marry. Thus he is not an ordinary grhastha who has learned only how to satisfy his senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he learns how to control his senses and sacrifice everything for the guru. When he is fully trained, if he likes he is allowed..."
- 16:1916:19, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,308 N From the very beginning, a brahmacari is trained to sacrifice everything for the benefit of the guru. A brahmacari is advised to go begging alms door to door, addressing all women as mother, and whatever he collects goes to the benefit of the guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the very beginning, a brahmacārī is trained to sacrifice everything for the benefit of the guru. A brahmacārī is advi..."
- 16:0916:09, 12 December 2020 diff hist +6,183 N Before entering household life, one should be trained as a brahmacari, living under the care of the guru, whose place is known as the guru-kula. Brahmacari guru-kule vasan danto guror hitam - SB 7.12.1 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before entering household life, one should be trained as a brahmacārī, living under the care of the guru, whose place is kno..."