User contributions for Govinda
30 November 2020
- 18:5718:57, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,242 N All the centers of our Krsna consciousness movement have Deity worship programs very nicely going on in which food is offered to the Deity and distributed to the first-class brahmanas and Vaisnavas and even to the people in general Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the centers of our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement have Deity worship programs very nicely going on in which food is of..."
- 18:3918:39, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,556 N Anyone, whether a grhastha or a sannyasi, can keep small Deities of God and thus worship Them by offering food prepared in ghee & then offering the sanctified prasada to the forefathers, demigods & other living entities as a matter of routine daily work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone, whether a grhastha or a sannyasi, can keep small Deities of God and thus worship Them by offering food prepared in ghe..."
- 18:2918:29, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,484 N Anyone, whether a grhastha or a sannyasi, can keep small Deities of the Lord suitably packed or, if possible, installed, and thus worship the Deities of Radha-Krsna, Sita-Rama, Laksmi-Narayana, Lord Jagannatha or Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone, whether a grhastha or a sannyasi, can keep small Deities of the Lord suitably packed or, if possible, installed, and t..."
- 18:1518:15, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,116 N Becoming Krsna conscious is the topmost stage in understanding of religious principles. One who reaches this stage performs the arcana process in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"becoming Kṛṣṇa conscious is the topmost stage in understanding of religious principles. One who reaches this stage perfo..."
- 18:0318:03, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,726 N The word dharmavit, meaning "one who knows the actual purpose of religion," is very significant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word dharmavit, meaning "one who knows the actual purpose of religion," is very significant"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govin..."
- 17:2817:28, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,487 N At the present day, however, not only are animals killed in the name of sacrifice, but the killing of animals has increased enormously because of the increasing number of slaughterhouses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present day, however, not only are animals killed in the name of sacrifice, but the killing of animals has increased en..."
- 17:0317:03, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,430 N Jesus started the religious system of Christianity, adhering to the Old Testament commandment Thou shalt not kill Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"started the religious system of Christianity, adhering to the Old Testament commandment"|"Thou shalt not kill"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
- 16:0216:02, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,695 N Lord Jesus Christ, when twelve years old, was shocked to see the Jews sacrificing birds and animals in the synagogues and that he therefore rejected the Jewish system of religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Jesus Christ, when twelve years old, was shocked to see the Jews sacrificing birds and animals in the synagogues and that..."
- 15:5415:54, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,226 N Animal sacrifice in the name of religion is current practically all over the world in every religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Animal sacrifice in the name of religion is current practically all over the world in every established religion"}} {{notes|}}..."
29 November 2020
- 17:2317:23, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,671 N When one cultivates knowledge for this purpose, he is considered to be on a higher platform than one who is engaged in karma-yajna, or fruitive activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one cultivates knowledge for this purpose, he is considered to be on a higher platform than one who is engaged in karma-y..."
- 17:1617:16, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,497 N The objective of life is to stop completely the miseries of birth and death and to return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The objective of life is to stop completely the miseries of birth and death and to return home, back to Godhead"}} {{notes|}}..." current
- 17:1417:14, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,678 N When one awakens his spiritual knowledge, he becomes uninterested in such elevation and engages himself fully in jnana-yajna to find the objective of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one awakens his spiritual knowledge, he becomes uninterested in such elevation and engages himself fully in jñāna-yajñ..."
- 17:0917:09, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,573 N People are generally very much interested in karma-kanda ritualistic ceremonies for elevation to the higher planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People are generally very much interested in karma-kāṇḍa ritualistic ceremonies for elevation to the higher planetary sys..."
- 15:4315:43, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,478 N Mayavadi-bhasya sunile haya sarva-nasa: if one associates with the Mayavada philosophy, his devotional life is doomed. Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādi-bhāṣya śunile haya sarva-nāśa: if one associates with the Māyāvāda philosophy, his devotional life is doo..." current
- 15:3915:39, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,647 N Mayavada philosophy is extremely dangerous, especially for a devotee. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has therefore strictly forbidden us to associate with Mayavadi philosophers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvāda philosophy is extremely dangerous, especially for a devotee. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore strictly for..."
- 15:2915:29, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,766 N Everyone is related to the Supreme Lord, but one should not mistakenly think that because one is related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he has become the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is related to the Supreme Lord, but one should not mistakenly think that because one is related to the Supreme Person..."
- 15:1815:18, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,141 One should distribute sumptuous prasada, considering everyone a part of the Supreme Lord, but one should not juggle words to make a poor man Narayana No edit summary current
- 15:1615:16, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,854 N In Kali-yuga there is a scarcity of food almost every year, and thus philanthropists spend lavishly to feed the poor. For this they invent the term daridra-narayana-seva. This is prohibited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Kali-yuga there is a scarcity of food almost every year, and thus philanthropists spend lavishly to feed the poor. For this..."
- 15:0215:02, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,384 N Sastras prohibit the excessive expenditures involved in inviting many brahmanas and relatives, especially during the sraddha ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"śāstras prohibit the excessive expenditures involved in inviting many brāhmaṇas and relatives, especially during the śr..."
- 14:5914:59, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,361 N Indians spend especially lavishly on three occasions - at the birth of a child, at marriage and while observing the sraddha ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indians spend especially lavishly on three occasions"|"at the birth of a child, at marriage and while observing the śrāddha..."
- 14:5614:56, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,534 N Narada Muni has prohibited unnecessarily gorgeous arrangements to feed relatives or brahmanas during the sraddha ceremony. Those who are materially opulent spend lavishly during this ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni has prohibited unnecessarily gorgeous arrangements to feed relatives or brāhmaṇas during the śrāddha ceremon..."
- 14:4114:41, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,973 N One should invite a first-class brahmana or Vaisnava - a realized soul - and feed him while observing the sraddha ceremony to offer oblations to one's forefathers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should invite a first-class brāhmaṇa or Vaiṣṇava"|"a realized soul"|"and feed him while observing the śrāddha cer..."
- 14:3514:35, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,130 N Even if one is born in a family of dog-eaters, he can become My devotee and be very dear to Me, in spite of having taken birth in such a family. Therefore, offerings should be given to My devotee, and whatever My devotee has offered Me should be accepted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is born in a family of dog-eaters, he can become My devotee and be very dear to Me, in spite of having taken birth..."
28 November 2020
- 18:2018:20, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,464 N The Lord says, "It is not necessary that one become very expert in Vedic knowledge before he can become My bhakta, or devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says, "It is not necessary that one become very expert in Vedic knowledge before he can become My bhakta, or devotee"..."
- 18:1618:16, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,618 N As we have already mentioned, Srila Advaita Acarya, during the generally observed ceremony to offer oblations to the forefathers, invited only Haridasa Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As we have already mentioned, Śrīla Advaita Ācārya, during the generally observed ceremony to offer oblations to the foref..." current
- 18:0618:06, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,831 N It doesn't matter whether a devotee comes from a brahmana family or non-brahmana family; if he is fully devoted to Krsna, he is a sadhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it doesn't matter whether a devotee comes from a brāhmaṇa family or non-brāhmaṇa family; if he is fully devoted to Kṛ..."
- 18:0218:02, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,152 N This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.30): Even if one commits the most abominable actions, if he is engaged in devotional service he is to be considered saintly because he is properly situated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one commits the most abominable actions, if he is engaged in devotional service he is to be considered saintly because..."
- 17:4817:48, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,045 N It is the conclusion of the sastra that instead of feeding many jnana-kandi or karma-kandi brahmanas, it is better to feed a pure Vaisnava, regardless of where he comes from Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the conclusion of the śāstra that instead of feeding many jñāna-kāṇḍī or karma-kāṇḍī brāhmaṇas, it is..."
- 17:4017:40, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,004 N In accordance with the evidence given in the sastra and the example set by Advaita Acarya, we give prasada to devotees regardless of whether they come from India, Europe or America Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in accordance with the evidence given in the śāstra and the example set by Advaita Ācārya, we give prasāda to devotees re..."
- 17:2217:22, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,166 N In this regard, it may be mentioned that brahmanas in Vrndavana who are karma-kandis and jnana-kandis sometimes decline to accept invitations to our temple because our temple is known as the angareji temple, or Anglican temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, it may be mentioned that brāhmaṇas in Vṛndāvana who are karma-kāṇḍīs and jñāna-kāṇḍīs some..."
- 17:1617:16, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,022 N Even if not born in a brahmana family, a devotee, because of his devotion to the Lord, is above all kinds of brahmanas, whether they be karma-kandis or jnana-kandis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even if not born in a brāhmaṇa family, a devotee, because of his devotion to the Lord, is above all kinds of brāhmaṇas,..."
- 17:0617:06, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,805 N All respect should be given to him (pure devotee), and whatever he offers should be accepted. Such devotees are as worshipable as I am Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all respect should be given to him, and whatever he offers should be accepted. Such devotees are as worshipable as I am"}} {{n..."
- 17:0217:02, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,981 N However, even though a person is born in a family of dog-eaters, he is very dear to Me if he is a pure devotee who has no motive to enjoy fruitive activity or mental speculation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, even though a person is born in a family of dog-eaters, he is very dear to Me if he is a pure devotee who has no moti..."
- 16:4716:47, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,910 N Even though a person is a very learned scholar of the Sanskrit Vedic literatures, he is not accepted as My devotee unless he is pure in DS Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though a person is a very learned scholar of the Sanskrit Vedic literatures, he is not accepted as My devotee unless he i..."
27 November 2020
- 18:1418:14, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,448 N The sastras recommend: O great sage, among many millions who are liberated and perfect in knowledge of liberation, one may be a devotee of Lord Narayana, or Krsna. Such devotees, who are fully peaceful, are extremely rare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O great sage, among many millions who are liberated and perfect in knowledge of liberation, one may be a devotee of Lord Nār..."
- 18:0018:00, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,009 N Charity, therefore, should be given to the first-class transcendentalist, the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Charity, therefore, should be given to the first-class transcendentalist, the devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {{com..."
- 17:5417:54, 27 November 2020 diff hist +5,885 N Haridasa Thakura was not interested in the activities of jnana-kanda or karma-kanda. Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"was not interested in the activities of jñāna-kāṇḍa or karma-kāṇḍa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {{complete|A..."
- 17:5217:52, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,291 N Advaita Gosvami, after performing the sraddha ceremony for his father, offered charity to Haridasa Thakura, although it was known to everyone that Haridasa Thakura was born in a Mohammedan family, not a brahmana family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advaita Gosvami"|"after performing the sraddha ceremony for his father, offered charity to Haridasa Thakura, although it was k..."
- 17:3817:38, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,265 N In pure devotional service there is not even a pinch of jnana or karma. Consequently, when Vaisnavas distribute charity, they do not need to find a brahmana performing the activities of jnana-kanda or karma-kanda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In pure devotional service there is not even a pinch of jñāna or karma. Consequently, when Vaiṣṇavas distribute charity,..."
- 17:1517:15, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,165 N Devotees, however, whose objective is to associate personally with the Lord, have no desire to accept the activities of karma-kanda or jnana-kanda, for pure devotional service is above both karma-kanda and jnana-kanda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees, however, whose objective is to associate personally with the Lord, have no desire to accept the activities of karma-..."
- 17:0517:05, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,005 N In this verse (SB 7.15.2) the words anantyam icchata refer to persons who desire to achieve liberation from material bondage and merge into the existence of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the words ānantyam icchatā refer to persons who desire to achieve liberation from material bondage and merge i..."
- 16:5216:52, 27 November 2020 diff hist +5,938 N Vaisnavas never want to merge into the existence of the Supreme; rather, they want to be everlastingly servants of the Lord to render loving service unto Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vaiṣṇavas never want to merge into the existence of the Supreme; rather, they want to be everlastingly servants of the Lor..."
25 November 2020
- 18:0218:02, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,479 N Generally when the associates of the king are quiet and obedient, the king can be happy. Therefore the great sage Angira Rsi inquired about the King's personal health and the good fortune of his seven associates Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally when the associates of the king are quiet and obedient, the king can be happy. Therefore the great sage Aṅgirā..."
- 17:5617:56, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,599 N The living entity, the soul, is within the material covering of the mahat-tattva, ego and panca-tanmatra, the five objects of sense gratification. When these seven are in proper order, the living entity is in a mood of pleasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity, the soul, is within the material covering of the mahat-tattva, ego and pañca-tanmātrā, the five objects..."
- 17:4317:43, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,634 N He (A KIing) first has his spiritual master, the supreme guide. Then come his ministers, his kingdom, his fortifications, his treasury, his system of law and order, and his friends or allies. If these seven are properly maintained, the king is happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A king is not alone. He first has his spiritual master, the supreme guide. Then come his ministers, his kingdom, his fortifica..."
- 17:1417:14, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,810 N The King was certainly most unhappy that he could not get a son, and this is why he had married so many times. Ksatriyas especially are allowed to marry more than one wife, and this King did so. Nonetheless, he had no issue Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King was certainly most unhappy that he could not get a son, and this is why he had married so many times. Kṣatriyas esp..."
- 17:0617:06, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,438 N Canakya Pandita says, putra-hinam grham sunyam: if a family man has no son, his home is no better than a desert Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cāṇakya Paṇḍita says, putra-hīnaṁ gṛhaṁ śūnyam: if a family man has no son, his home is no better than a deser..."
- 17:0017:00, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,362 N Certainly his grief was natural. Grhastha life does not mean having a wife and no children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Certainly his grief was natural. Gṛhastha life does not mean having a wife and no children"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}..."
- 16:4116:41, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,647 N It appears that the King first married one wife, but she could not bear a child. Then he married a second, a third, a fourth and so on, but none of the wives could bear children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that the King first married one wife, but she could not bear a child. Then he married a second, a third, a fourth a..."
- 15:2415:24, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,162 N Simply ruling the land cannot solve man's problems unless the leader has spiritual capabilities. He must be like Maharaja Yudhisthira, Pariksit Maharaja or Ramacandra. Then all the inhabitants of the land will be extremely happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply ruling the land cannot solve man's problems unless the leader has spiritual capabilities. He must be like Mahārāja Yu..."
- 15:1015:10, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,915 N Black-marketeering and other corrupt dealings will then (If a pious king rules the earth according to the sastric injunctions) automatically stop Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Black-marketeering and other corrupt dealings will then automatically stop"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
- 15:0515:05, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,184 N If a pious king rules the earth according to the sastric injunctions, there will naturally be regular rainfall and sufficient produce to provide for all men. There will be no question of exploitation, for everyone will have enough Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a pious king rules the earth according to the śāstric injunctions, there will naturally be regular rainfall and sufficien..."
- 14:5014:50, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,057 N We have no control over the earth's productiveness, for it is naturally under the full control of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. By His order, the Lord can make the earth produce sufficiently or insufficiently Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have no control over the earth's productiveness, for it is naturally under the full control of the Supreme Personality of G..."
- 14:3614:36, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,678 N We have experience that in some seasons the rains produce abundance and in other seasons there is scarcity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have experience that in some seasons the rains produce abundance and in other seasons there is scarcity"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
23 November 2020
- 18:1818:18, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,864 N During the reign of Maharaja Yudhisthira, the clouds showered all the water that people needed, and the earth produced all the necessities of men in profusion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the reign of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, the clouds showered all the water that people needed, and the earth produced a..."
- 18:1418:14, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,004 N When there is a good ruler, that source produces the necessities of life abundantly. However, when there is not such a good ruler, there will be scarcity. This is the significance of the word kamadhuk Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is a good ruler, that source produces the necessities of life abundantly. However, when there is not such a good ru..."
- 18:0118:01, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,751 N The Lord supplies the necessities of all living entities. These necessities come from the earth, and thus the earth is the source of supply Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord supplies the necessities of all living entities. These necessities come from the earth, and thus the earth is the sou..."
- 17:4417:44, 23 November 2020 diff hist +8,852 The pure devotee never thinks that Visnu has accepted a body of maya; instead, he knows perfectly well that the original Absolute Truth is the Supreme Person No edit summary current
- 17:3817:38, 23 November 2020 diff hist +8,758 Unless the dirt within the core of one's heart is cleansed away, one cannot become a pure devotee. Therefore the word su-durlabhah ("very rarely found") is used in this verse No edit summary current
- 17:3617:36, 23 November 2020 diff hist +8,688 The difference between the siddhas and narayana-parayanas is that direct devotees are called narayana-parayanas whereas those who perform various types of mystic yoga are called siddhas No edit summary current
- 17:2817:28, 23 November 2020 diff hist +8,727 Mayavadis may be considered nearer to spiritual perfection because at least they have realized what spiritual life is No edit summary current
- 17:2817:28, 23 November 2020 diff hist +9,030 One who thinks that everything is maya instead of thinking that everything is Krsna is called an aparadhi, or offender No edit summary current
- 17:2717:27, 23 November 2020 diff hist +8,575 Jnanis, yogis and karmis devoid of devotional service are called offenders No edit summary current
- 17:2117:21, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,586 A karmi tries to he happy within this material world by changing from one body to another. His objective is bodily comfort, either in this planet or in another No edit summary
- 17:1317:13, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,037 N One should therefore accept only those things necessary for himself, which are set aside as his quota, & one should not accept other things, knowing well to whom they belong Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should therefore accept only those things necessary for himself, which are set aside as his quota, and one should not acce..."
- 17:0317:03, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,595 N Everything animate or inanimate that is within the universe is controlled & owned by the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything animate or inanimate that is within the universe is controlled and owned by the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govin..."
- 16:4316:43, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,819 N Here (SB 6.14.10) the most significant statement is that the earth completely produced all the necessities of life during the time of King Citraketu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here the most significant statement is that the earth completely produced all the necessities of life during the time of King..."
- 14:5714:57, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,144 N Pariksit Maharaja was surprised that Vrtrasura, whose purpose was to give trouble and anxiety to others, was one of these devotees, even on a battlefield. What was the reason for Vrtrasura's advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Parīkṣit Mahārāja was surprised that Vṛtrāsura, whose purpose was to give trouble and anxiety to others, was one of th..."
- 14:4814:48, 23 November 2020 diff hist +1,714 N Narayana-parayana, a pure devotee, is rarely found even among millions and millions of persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"nārāyaṇa-parāyaṇa, a pure devotee, is rarely found even among millions and millions of persons"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
22 November 2020
- 18:5418:54, 22 November 2020 diff hist +8,856 N Krsna cleanses desire for material enjoyment from the heart of the devotee who relishes His messages, which are in themselves virtuous when properly heard and chanted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"cleanses desire for material enjoyment from the heart of the devotee who relishes His messages, which are in themselves virtuo..."
- 18:4218:42, 22 November 2020 diff hist +8,699 N Sri Krsna, the Personality of Godhead, is the Paramatma (Supersoul) in everyone's heart & the benefactor of the truthful devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Personality of Godhead"|"is the Paramātmā"|"Supersoul"|"in everyone's heart and the benefactor of the..."
- 17:5517:55, 22 November 2020 diff hist +8,748 N They (less intelligent men) cannot imagine how a person like Krsna could be the origin of everything. Such persons are described as moghasah, baffled in their hopes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They cannot imagine how a person like Kṛṣṇa could be the origin of everything. Such persons are described as moghāśā..."
- 17:3517:35, 22 November 2020 diff hist +8,477 N Such persons (Those who are thus bewildered are attracted by demoniac and atheistic views) do not know that Krsna's body is not material Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such persons do not know that Kṛṣṇa's body is not material"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..."
- 17:1917:19, 22 November 2020 diff hist +8,799 N Those who are thus bewildered are attracted by demoniac & atheistic views. In that deluded condition, their hopes for liberation, their fruitive activities and their culture of knowledge are all defeated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are thus bewildered are attracted by demoniac and atheistic views. In that deluded condition, their hopes for libera..."
- 16:5316:53, 22 November 2020 diff hist +8,598 N Fools deride Me when I descend in the human form. They do not know My transcendental nature and My supreme dominion over all that be Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fools deride Me when I descend in the human form. They do not know My transcendental nature and My supreme dominion over all t..."
- 15:1515:15, 22 November 2020 diff hist +9,058 N The intelligence of those who think themselves liberated but who have no devotion is impure. Even though they rise to the highest point of liberation by dint of severe penances and austerities, they are sure to fall down again into material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The intelligence of those who think themselves liberated but who have no devotion is impure. Even though they rise to the high..."
- 14:5614:56, 22 November 2020 diff hist +8,430 N Such a devotee (pure devotee) is actually situated in knowledge. He never merges in the Brahman effulgence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a devotee is actually situated in knowledge. He never merges in the Brahman effulgence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}}..."
- 14:4414:44, 22 November 2020 diff hist +8,680 N The Mayavadi devotees worship Narayana or Visnu with the idea that Visnu has accepted a form of maya and that the ultimate truth is actually impersonal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Māyāvādī devotees worship Nārāyaṇa or Viṣṇu with the idea that Viṣṇu has accepted a form of māyā and tha..."
- 14:3214:32, 22 November 2020 diff hist +9,143 N The other class of jnanis, whose jnana is mixed with bhakti, are also of two kinds - those who are devoted to the so-called false form of the SPG and those who understand the SPG as sac-cid-ananda-vigraha (Bs. 5.1), the actual spiritual form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The other class of jñānīs, whose jñāna is mixed with bhakti, are also of two kinds"|"those who are devoted to the so"|"ca..."
- 13:5913:59, 22 November 2020 diff hist +8,476 N There are two kinds of jnanis. One is inclined to devotional service and the other to impersonal realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of jñānīs. One is inclined to devotional service and the other to impersonal realization"}} {{notes|}}..."
21 November 2020
- 18:5018:50, 21 November 2020 diff hist +8,793 N If such a person (the Mayavadis) becomes narayana-parayana, a devotee of Lord Narayana, he is better than a jivan-mukta, one who is liberated or perfect. This requires higher intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If such a person becomes nārāyaṇa-parāyaṇa, a devotee of Lord Nārāyaṇa, he is better than a jīvan-mukta, one who i..."
- 18:0818:08, 21 November 2020 diff hist +8,957 N One should then further progress to the platform of sannyasa, the actual renounced order, never to fall again and be afflicted by materialistic life. Even though one desires to be liberated, this does not mean he is liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should then further progress to the platform of sannyāsa, the actual renounced order, never to fall again and be afflicte..."
- 17:4917:49, 21 November 2020 diff hist +8,842 N When one understands the futility of the materialistic way of life, one becomes advanced in knowledge, and therefore he situates himself in the vanaprastha order, unattached to family, wife and children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one understands the futility of the materialistic way of life, one becomes advanced in knowledge, and therefore he situat..."
- 17:4017:40, 21 November 2020 diff hist +8,398 N Simply desiring mukti, or liberation, is insufficient; one must become factually liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply desiring mukti, or liberation, is insufficient; one must become factually liberated"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}}..."
16 November 2020
- 18:1618:16, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,634 N Among many such persons, who are in the vanaprastha stage, one may understand the value of becoming a sannyasi, completely accepting the renounced order of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among many such persons, who are in the vānaprastha stage, one may understand the value of becoming a sannyāsī, completely..."
- 18:1118:11, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,765 N Among many such persons who aspire for liberation, one may actually be liberated during his life. Such a person gives up his attachment for society, friendship, love, country, family, wife and children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among many such persons who aspire for liberation, one may actually be liberated during his life. Such a person gives up his a..."
- 18:0418:04, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,389 N When such a person (karmi) becomes a jnani, however, be aspires for liberation from material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When such a person becomes a jñānī, however, be aspires for liberation from material bondage"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govin..."
- 17:5017:50, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,511 N There are four classes of men, namely karmis, jnanis, yogis and bhaktas. This statement pertains especially to karmis and jnanis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are four classes of men, namely karmīs, jñānīs, yogīs and bhaktas. This statement pertains especially to karmīs an..."
- 17:3717:37, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,506 N Since Vrtrasura was among the demons, Maharaja Pariksit wondered how it was possible for him to have become such an exalted devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Vṛtrāsura was among the demons, Mahārāja Parīkṣit wondered how it was possible for him to have become such an ex..."
- 17:3117:31, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,748 N Persons who have acted piously in previous lives and in this life, whose sinful actions are completely eradicated and who are freed from the duality of delusion, engage themselves in My (Krsna's) service with determination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons who have acted piously in previous lives and in this life, whose sinful actions are completely eradicated and who are..."
- 17:0817:08, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,625 N In this material world, everyone is obsessed with the modes of passion and ignorance. However, unless one conquers these modes and comes to the platform of goodness, there is no chance of one's becoming a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this material world, everyone is obsessed with the modes of passion and ignorance. However, unless one conquers these modes..."
12 November 2020
- 17:3217:32, 12 November 2020 diff hist +155 When a person is afflicted with tuberculosis, he often vomits blood, which makes his garments bloody No edit summary current
- 17:2717:27, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,035 N Therefore in spite of being King of heaven and enjoying material opulence, Indra was always unhappy because of the accusations of the populace Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore in spite of being King of heaven and enjoying material opulence, Indra was always unhappy because of the accusations..."
- 17:2017:20, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,073 N People began to blaspheme him (Indra), saying, This person has killed a brahmana for the sake of enjoying heavenly material happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People began to blaspheme him, saying"|"This person has killed a brāhmaṇa for the sake of enjoying heavenly material happin..."
- 17:0517:05, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,033 N One cannot be happy by committing sinful acts, even if one is endowed with material opulence. Indra found this to be true Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot be happy by committing sinful acts, even if one is endowed with material opulence. Indra found this to be true"}} {..."
10 November 2020
- 18:4318:43, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,421 N Nahusa was officiating for Indra while Indra, absent from heaven, was going here and there to gain release from his sinful reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nahuṣa was officiating for Indra while Indra, absent from heaven, was going here and there to gain release from his sinful r..."
- 18:3118:31, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,542 N He had to undergo a severe series of sinful reactions, and when he was freed by such suffering, the brahmanas allowed him to perform the horse sacrifice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had to undergo a severe series of sinful reactions, and when he was freed by such suffering, the brāhmaṇas allowed him t..."
- 18:2418:24, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,261 N Indra could not be relieved from the reaction simply by performing sacrifices for atonement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indra could not be relieved from the reaction simply by performing sacrifices for atonement"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}}..."
- 18:1218:12, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,381 N Formerly he had killed one brahmana, Visvarupa, out of circumstantial anger, but this time, following the advice of the sages, he killed another brahmana purposely. Therefore the sinful reaction was greater than before Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly he had killed one brāhmaṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-11-10T18:12:07Z}} {{la..."
- 18:0318:03, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,390 N After killing Vrtrasura, Indra could not surpass the brahma-hatya, the sinful reactions for killing a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After killing Vṛtrāsura, Indra could not surpass the brahma-hatyā, the sinful reactions for killing a brāhmaṇa"}} {{not..."
- 17:5617:56, 10 November 2020 diff hist +5,129 N Such purposefully devised atonement, however, cannot relieve the performer of sinful acts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such purposefully devised atonement, however, cannot relieve the performer of sinful acts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {..."
- 17:5017:50, 10 November 2020 diff hist +5,569 N Herein (SB 6.13.8-9) the sages encourage King Indra to kill Vrtrasura even at the risk of brahma-hatya, the killing of a brahmana, and they guarantee to release him from sinful reactions by performing an asvamedha-yajna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Herein the sages encourage King Indra to kill Vṛtrāsura even at the risk of brahma-hatyā, the killing of a brāhmaṇa, an..."
- 17:3717:37, 10 November 2020 diff hist +5,360 N Such sinful persons (Kiratas, Hunas, Andhras, Pulindas, Pulkasas, Abhiras, Sumbhas, Yavanas, members of the Khasa races, and even others) can certainly all be purified if they chant the holy name of the Lord under the direction of a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"such sinful persons can certainly all be purified if they chant the holy name of the Lord under the direction of a pure devote..."
- 17:2317:23, 10 November 2020 diff hist +5,531 N Kiratas, Hunas, Andhras, Pulindas, Pulkasas, Abhiras, Sumbhas, Yavanas, members of the Khasa races, and even others addicted to sinful acts can be purified by taking shelter of devotees of the Lord, for He is the supreme power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kiratas, Hunas, Andhras, Pulindas, Pulkasas, Abhiras, Sumbhas, Yavanas, members of the Khasa races, and even others addicted t..."
- 17:0317:03, 10 November 2020 diff hist +5,378 The Hare Krsna movement offers everyone a chance to be purified, regardless of birth or family No edit summary current
9 November 2020
- 18:3318:33, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,265 N A son begotten by a nisada in the womb of a sudra woman is called a pukkasa. A child begotten by a ksatriya in the womb of the daughter of a sudra is called an ugra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A son begotten by a niṣāda in the womb of a śūdra woman is called a pukkasa. A child begotten by a kṣatriya in the womb..."
- 18:2018:20, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,331 N A son begotten by a brahmana and born from the womb of a sudra mother is called a parasava or nisada, a hunter accustomed to stealing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A son begotten by a brāhmaṇa and born from the womb of a śūdra mother is called a pāraśava or niṣāda, a hunter accus..."
- 17:5117:51, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,842 N Such a mentality (that one should intentionally commit sinful acts and think himself free from the reactions because he is chanting the holy name) is a most abominable offense at the lotus feet of the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a mentality is a most abominable offense at the lotus feet of the holy name"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {{complete..."
- 17:2917:29, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,890 N For such purified devotees, freedom from sinful reaction is certainly assured. This does not mean, however, that one should intentionally commit sinful acts and think himself free from the reactions because he is chanting the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a mentality is a most abominable offense at the lotus feet of the holy name. Nāmno balād yasya hi pāpa-buddhiḥ: the..."
- 17:1717:17, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,688 N The holy name is so spiritually potent that simply by chanting the holy name one can be freed from the reactions to all sinful activities. What, then, is to be said of those who chant the holy name regularly or worship the Deity regularly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The holy name is so spiritually potent that simply by chanting the holy name one can be freed from the reactions to all sinful..."
- 17:0617:06, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,486 N The holy name is so spiritually potent that simply by chanting the holy name one can be freed from the reactions to all sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The holy name is so spiritually potent that simply by chanting the holy name one can be freed from the reactions to all sinful..."
- 16:5916:59, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,479 N By once chanting the holy name of the Lord, one can be freed from the reactions of more sins that he can even imagine performing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by once chanting the holy name of the Lord, one can be freed from the reactions of more sins that he can even imagine performi..."
8 November 2020
- 18:2518:25, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,400 N Vrtrasura was a perfect Vaisnava, and therefore he was also a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vṛtrāsura was a perfect Vaiṣṇava, and therefore he was also a brāhmaṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {{complete..."
- 18:1318:13, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,420 N An expert brahmana may not be a Vaisnava, but a Vaisnava is already a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"an expert brāhmaṇa may not be a Vaiṣṇava, but a Vaiṣṇava is already a brāhmaṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}..."
- 18:0118:01, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,740 N One may be a brahmana in terms of his culture and family and may be expert in Vedic knowledge (mantra-tantra-visaradah), but if he is not a Vaisnava, he cannot be a guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may be a brahmana in terms of his culture and family and may be expert in Vedic knowledge (mantra-tantra-visaradah), but i..."
- 17:3517:35, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,808 N He (Indra) was morose at having killed such a demon, who was actually a Vaisnava or brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was morose at having killed such a demon, who was actually a Vaiṣṇava or brāhmaṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}}..."
- 17:2217:22, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,405 N While fighting with Indra, Vrtrasura proved himself a great devotee of the SPG. Furthermore, as soon as he finished fighting with Indra and was apparently killed, Vrtrasura was transferred to Vaikunthaloka to become an associate of Sankarsana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"while fighting with Indra, Vṛtrāsura proved himself a great devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Furthermore, as..."
- 17:1217:12, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,391 N A person who is not at all demoniac, such as Prahlada Maharaja and Bali Maharaja, may outwardly be a demon or be born in a family of demons. Therefore in terms of real culture one should not be considered a demigod or demon simply according to birth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a person who is not at all demoniac, such as Prahlada Maharaja and Bali Maharaja, may outwardly be a demon or be born in a fam..."
- 15:2015:20, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,162 N It may be suggested that Indra was unhappy because he knew that he had killed a great devotee and brahmana. Vrtrasura outwardly appeared to be a demon, but inwardly he was a great devotee and therefore a great brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It may be suggested that Indra was unhappy because he knew that he had killed a great devotee and brāhmaṇa. Vṛtrāsura ou..."
- 15:1215:12, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,204 N This, of course, is a very intelligent question. When a demon is killed, certainly all the demigods are happy. In this case, however, when all the demigods were happy because of Vrtrasura's having been killed, Indra was unhappy. Why Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This, of course, is a very intelligent question. When a demon is killed, certainly all the demigods are happy. In this case, h..."
- 14:5314:53, 8 November 2020 diff hist +2,573 N After killing Vrtrasura, Indra went to the Manasa-sarovara Lake to become free from sinful reactions. When he left the lake, he performed an asvamedha-yajna and then returned to his own abode Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After killing Vṛtrāsura, Indra went to the Mānasa-sarovara Lake to become free from sinful reactions. When he left the lak..."
- 14:3614:36, 8 November 2020 diff hist +2,631 N Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and the other demigods returned to their respective abodes, but Indra did not, for he was disturbed at having killed Vrtrasura, who was actually a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and the other demigods returned to their respective abodes, but Indra did not, for he was disturbed a..."
4 November 2020
- 18:1818:18, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,634 N In Bhagavad-gita Lord Krsna informs Arjuna that the pains and pleasures experienced in relation to the body are temporary; they come and go. One should not be disturbed by them but should tolerate them and continue with spiritual realization - BG 2.14 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā Lord Kṛṣṇa informs Arjuna that the pains and pleasures experienced in relation to the body are tempor..."
- 18:0218:02, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,462 N Formal inquiries and answers about the bodily conception do not constitute knowledge of the Absolute Truth. Knowledge of the Absolute Truth is quite different from the formal understanding of bodily pains and pleasures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formal inquiries and answers about the bodily conception do not constitute knowledge of the Absolute Truth. Knowledge of the A..." current
3 November 2020
- 18:0018:00, 3 November 2020 diff hist +2,915 N The student must approach a spiritual master and surrender unto him fully (pranipatena). He must also question him in order to understand his instructions - pariprasnena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The student must approach a spiritual master and surrender unto him fully (praṇipātena). He must also question him in order..."
- 17:4717:47, 3 November 2020 diff hist +3,151 N Although Jada Bharata explained everything to Maharaja Rahugana, it appears that his intelligence was not perfect enough to understand clearly. He therefore requested a further explanation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Jaḍa Bharata explained everything to Mahārāja Rahūgaṇa, it appears that his intelligence was not perfect enoug..."
1 November 2020
- 17:3117:31, 1 November 2020 diff hist +2,827 N The most intelligent men in this material world think they are these combinations of blood, bone, urine and stool. If this is so, why can't other intelligent men be made with these ingredients, which are so readily available Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the most intelligent men in this material world think they are these combinations of blood, bone, urine and stool. If this is..."
- 17:1917:19, 1 November 2020 diff hist +2,410 N The conditioned soul has a body full of dirty things - bones, blood, urine, stool and so forth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned soul has a body full of dirty things"|"bones"|"blood"|"urine"|"stool and so forth"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Gov..."
- 16:5316:53, 1 November 2020 diff hist +2,787 N Rsabhadeva was the direct incarnation of the SPG, the cause of all causes. His son, Bharata Maharaja, who was now acting as the brahmana Jada Bharata, had received his body from the cause of all causes. Therefore he is addressed as karana-vigrahaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ṛṣabhadeva was the direct incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the cause of all causes. His son, Bharata Mah..."
- 16:3416:34, 1 November 2020 diff hist +2,284 N From the Brahma-samhita we understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the cause of all causes, sarva-karana-karanam - BS 5.1 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the Brahma-saṁhitā we understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the cause of all causes"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."