User contributions for Mayapur
2 November 2012
- 19:2019:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,179 N When Krsna uprooted the two arjuna trees and Yasoda heard the sound of the trees crashing down, she became overcome with emotion and simply stared upward, being too bewildered to know what else to do Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna uprooted the two arjuna trees and Yasoda heard the sound of the trees crashing down, she became overcome with emotion …'
- 18:5018:50, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,821 N One should hold one's body, neck and head erect in a straight line and stare steadily at the tip of the nose. Thus, with an unagitated, subdued mind, devoid of fear, completely free from sex life, one should meditate upon Me (Lord Krsna) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should hold one's body, neck and head erect in a straight line and stare steadily at the tip of the nose. Thus, with an unagi…'
- 18:3418:34, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,463 N Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura tried his best to spread the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to countries outside India. When he was present he patronized the disciples to go outside India to preach the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura tried his best to spread the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to countries outside India. When h…'
- 18:2818:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,585 N When the Lord heard that Bali Maharaja was performing asvamedha sacrifices under the patronage of brahmanas belonging to the Bhrgu dynasty, the Supreme Lord, who is full in every respect, proceeded there to show His mercy to Bali Maharaja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord heard that Bali Maharaja was performing asvamedha sacrifices under the patronage of brahmanas belonging to the Bhrg…'
- 18:1518:15, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,179 N Maharaja Yudhisthira and his brothers were the sons of Kunti, the paternal aunt of Lord Krsna, and Maharaja Pariksit admits the patronage of Lord Krsna because of his being the only grandson of the great Pandavas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Yudhisthira and his brothers were the sons of Kunti, the paternal aunt of Lord Krsna, and Maharaja Pariksit admits the p…'
- 18:0618:06, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,289 N In the age of Kali, the executive heads of state will be indifferent to religious principles, and therefore under their patronage the opponents of religious principles, such as greed, falsehood, cheating and pilfery, will naturally follow Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the age of Kali, the executive heads of state will be indifferent to such religious principles, and therefore under their patr…'
- 17:3517:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,407 N From the foregoing one can understand that this massive cosmic creation, with its innumerable planetary systems and heavenly bodies, has come about only through the interference of some superior and powerful consciousness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the foregoing one can understand that this massive cosmic creation, with its innumerable planetary systems and heavenly bodi…'
- 17:2117:21, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,489 N It is said that the Sapta-tala trees were very old, massive palm trees. There was once a fight between Vali and his brother Sugriva, and Lord Ramacandra took the side of Sugriva and killed Vali, keeping Himself behind one of those celebrated trees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that the Sapta-tala trees were very old, massive palm trees. There was once a fight between Vali and his brother Sugri…'
- 16:3616:36, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,651 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's body appeared like a transcendental Himalayan mountain bearing ecstatic emotional flower trees, all of them blooming Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s body appeared like a transcendental Himalayan mountain bearing ecstatic emotional flower trees, all o…'
- 16:2016:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +6,787 N Lotuses and lilies blossom during the day, but although Krsna appeared at twelve o'clock midnight, the lilies and lotuses were in bloom, and thus the wind blowing at that time was full of fragrance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lotuses and lilies blossom during the day, but although Krsna appeared at twelve o'clock midnight, the lilies and lotuses were in…'
- 16:0916:09, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,907 N His (Lord Visnu) four hands were decorated with a conchshell, club, lotus and disc, He was dressed in yellow garments, and His eyes appeared like the petals of a blooming lotus Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His four hands were decorated with a conchshell, club, lotus and disc, He was dressed in yellow garments, and His eyes appeared l…'
- 15:5915:59, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,325 N Women are generally known as the fair sex, and especially in youth, at the age of sixteen or seventeen, women are very attractive to men. Therefore a woman's face is compared to a blooming lotus flower in autumn Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Women are generally known as the fair sex, and especially in youth, at the age of sixteen or seventeen, women are very attractive…'
- 15:2315:23, 2 November 2012 diff hist +15,236 N The right way is the path of activities meant to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The right way is the path of activities meant to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{…'
- 15:2015:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,560 N Bhagavata recitation must not be a business. If done in the right way, not only does the reciter achieve perfect satisfaction, but the Lord also is very satisfied with the reciter and the audience, and thus both are liberated from material bondage Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavata recitation must not be a business. If done in the right way, not only does the reciter achieve perfect satisfaction, bu…'
- 15:1315:13, 2 November 2012 diff hist +7,763 N Only by the grace of the divine personalities, the pure devotees of the Lord, can one achieve pure devotion, which is the highest perfection of human life. Only a pure devotee of the Lord can show one the right way of progressive life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only by the grace of the divine personalities, the pure devotees of the Lord, can one achieve pure devotion, which is the highest…'
- 15:0615:06, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,389 N No one can remain vacant of thought. It is said that an idle brain is a devil's workshop because a person who cannot think in the right way must think of something which may bring about disaster Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can remain vacant of thought. It is said that an idle brain is a devil's workshop because a person who cannot think in the…'
- 15:0015:00, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,226 N One has to become the servant of Krsna, or the servant of the servant of Krsna. That is the right way to discharge duty in Krsna consciousness, which alone can help one to act in yoga. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to become the servant of Krsna, or the servant of the servant of Krsna"|"That is the right way to discharge duty in Krsna…'
- 14:4414:44, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,894 N The exchange of spiritual happiness between Krsna and His devotee in which Krsna is controlled by His devotee is compared to an ocean of nectar into which the devotee and Krsna plunge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The exchange of spiritual happiness between Krsna and His devotee in which Krsna is controlled by His devotee is compared to an o…'
- 14:3814:38, 2 November 2012 diff hist +6,048 N They (so-called scientists, philosophers and politicians) cannot do anything good for the world, and unfortunately, because of Kali-yuga, they have plunged the affairs of the world into mismanagement Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"scientists, philosophers and politicians manufacture plans and schemes for the destruction of the world. They cannot do anything …'
- 13:5913:59, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,198 N Instead of plunging oneself into the ocean of material activity, one should accept material activity only to maintain body and soul together Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instead of plunging oneself into the ocean of material activity, one should accept material activity only to maintain body and so…'
- 13:5413:54, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,980 N Lord Siva, with his trident in hand, dances over the rulers of the different planets, and his hair is scattered, just as the clouds are scattered over all directions in order to plunge the different planets into incessant torrents of rain Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Siva, with his trident in hand, dances over the rulers of the different planets, and his hair is scattered, just as the clou…'
- 13:3213:32, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,886 N The body is a combination of skin, bone, muscle, blood, semen, urine, stool, heat, breath and so on, which all come from earth, water, fire, air and sky Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body is a combination of skin, bone, muscle, blood, semen, urine, stool, heat, breath and so on, which all come from earth, w…'
- 12:3712:37, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,178 N The great saint Sankaracarya has described the breasts of women, especially young women, as nothing but a combination of muscles and blood Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great saint Sankaracarya has described the breasts of women, especially young women, as nothing but a combination of muscles …'
- 12:2812:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,785 N Since he (Brhaspati) came every day, they (the demigods) thought, they did not need to show him special respect. As it is said, familiarity breeds contempt. Being very much displeased, Brhaspati immediately left Indra's palace Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since he came every day, they thought, they did not need to show him special respect. As it is said, familiarity breeds contempt.…'
- 12:2012:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,545 N I (Arjuna) fall down to offer You my respectful obeisances and ask Your mercy. As a father tolerates the impudence of his son, a friend the impertinence of a friend, or a husband the familiarity of his wife, please tolerate the wrongs I may have done You Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I fall down to offer You my respectful obeisances and ask Your mercy. As a father tolerates the impudence of his son, a friend th…'
- 11:0311:03, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,590 N Damayanti made varieties of unparalleled food just suitable for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to eat. The Lord ate it continually for one year Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Damayanti made varieties of unparalleled food just suitable for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to eat. The Lord ate it continually …'
- 10:5810:58, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,653 N Srimati Radharani is a mine filled with valuable jewels of love for Krsna. Her transcendental body is complete with unparalleled spiritual qualities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimati Radharani is a mine filled with valuable jewels of love for Krsna. Her transcendental body is complete with unparalleled …'
- 10:5310:53, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,376 N When Lord Krsna sees the gopis, His joy increases, and His unparalleled sweetness increases also Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Krsna sees the gopis, His joy increases, and His unparalleled sweetness increases also"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur…'
- 10:4810:48, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,805 N The Lord killed many undesirable kings in His time, and as a ksatriya He fought chivalrously. He is famous as the asamaurdhva, unparalleled. No one is equal to or greater than Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord killed many undesirable kings in His time, and as a ksatriya He fought chivalrously. He is famous as the asamaurdhva, un…'
- 10:3510:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,132 N Ravana was an aggressor against Rama because he kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita, but Lord Rama gave him sufficient lessons, unparalleled in the history of the world. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ravana was an aggressor against Rama because Ravana kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita, but Lord Rama gave him sufficient lessons, unpar…'
- 10:2510:25, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,328 N The four brahmana sages (Kumaras) were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him (Lord Visnu), and they experienced a thrill throughout their bodies Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four brahmana sages were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him, and they experienced a thrill throughout their bodie…'
- 10:1510:15, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,260 N You (Arjuna) cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I (Lord Krsna) give you divine eyes. Behold My mystic opulence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I give you divine eyes. Behold My mystic opulence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
- 10:1010:10, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,324 N O Arjuna, whatever you wish to see, behold at once in this body of Mine! This universal form can show you whatever you now desire to see and whatever you may want to see in the future Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Arjuna, whatever you wish to see, behold at once in this body of Mine! This universal form can show you whatever you now desire…'
- 10:0110:01, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,066 N If You (Lord Krsna) think that I (Arjuna) am able to behold Your cosmic form, O my Lord, O master of all mystic power, then kindly show me that unlimited universal Self Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If You think that I am able to behold Your cosmic form, O my Lord, O master of all mystic power, then kindly show me that unlimit…'
- 09:5009:50, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,455 N The first symptoms of fire are distribution of light and heat, and the existence of fire is also perceived in the stomach. Without fire we cannot digest what we eat Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first symptoms of fire are distribution of light and heat, and the existence of fire is also perceived in the stomach. Withou…'
- 09:4009:40, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,343 N Devotees are related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in any of five transcendental mellows - namely neutrality, servitorship, friendship, parenthood and conjugal love. These relationships with the Lord are eternal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotees are related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in any of five transcendental mellows—namely neutrality, servitorshi…'
- 09:3509:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,327 N Self-realization with a sense of servitude for the Lord is certainly transcendental, but when a sense of fraternity is added the relationship develops, and as affection increases, this relationship develops into parenthood and conjugal love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"self-realization with a sense of servitude for the Lord is certainly transcendental, but when a sense of fraternity is added the …'
- 09:2809:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,453 N The different rasas are also divided into two kinds of ecstasy, called yoga and viyoga, or meeting and separation. In friendship and parenthood, the feelings of meeting and separation are various Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The different rasas are also divided into two kinds of ecstasy, called yoga and viyoga, or meeting and separation. In the rasas o…'
- 09:2209:22, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,659 N The mellow of parenthood puts the devotee in the position of a maintainer. Indeed, without formality the devotee takes the position of maintainer and regards the Lord as the object of maintenance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mellow of parenthood puts the devotee in the position of a maintainer. Indeed, without formality the devotee takes the positi…'
- 09:1709:17, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,602 N There are also different types of bhaktas, or devotees, on the platforms of neutrality, servitude, friendship, parenthood and conjugal love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are also different types of bhaktas, or devotees, on the platforms of neutrality, servitude, friendship, parenthood and con…'
- 09:0709:07, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,425 N One should not lament over the artificial relationship of parenthood, which is ultimately controlled by the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not lament over the artificial relationship of parenthood, which is ultimately controlled by the Supreme Lord"}} {{not…'
- 08:4908:49, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,529 N Sex life, intoxication and meat eating are general tendencies of human society, but a regulated householder does not indulge in unrestricted sex life and other sense gratifications. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sex life, intoxication and meat-eating are general tendencies of human society, but a regulated householder does not indulge in u…'
1 November 2012
- 20:0520:05, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,172 N Association with devotees is made possible by hearing them attentively, by asking them relevant questions, by supplying them food and by accepting food from them, and by giving them charity and by accepting from them whatever they offer Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Association with devotees is made possible by hearing them attentively, by asking them relevant questions, by supplying them food…'
- 19:5719:57, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,199 N The devotee in the first or uppermost class is described as follows. He is very expert in the study of relevant scriptures, and he is also expert in putting forward arguments in terms of those scriptures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee in the first or uppermost class is described as follows. He is very expert in the study of relevant scriptures, and h…'
- 19:4819:48, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,286 N One should approach a Krsna conscious person with all humility, put relevant questions to him and not challenge him. If one were to challenge him, such a highly elevated Krsna conscious person would not be available to receive any tangible service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should approach a Krsna conscious person with all humility, put relevant questions to him and not challenge him. If one were …'
- 19:4119:41, 1 November 2012 diff hist +7,985 N Apart from the relevant scriptural evidence forwarded by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, there are innumerable other scriptural statements regarding Lord Caitanya’s being the Supreme Lord Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Apart from the relevant scriptural evidence forwarded by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, there are innumerable other scriptural…'
- 19:3519:35, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,477 N There are two kinds of instructing spiritual masters. One is the liberated person fully absorbed in meditation in devotional service, and the other is he who invokes the disciple's spiritual consciousness by means of relevant instructions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is the liberated person fully absorbed in meditation in devotional service, and the other is he who invokes the disciple's sp…'
- 19:2919:29, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,006 N Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya was the right person to reply to all the points of his inquiries Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya was the right person to reply to all the point…'
- 19:1719:17, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,046 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is transcendental because it has nothing to do with anything mundane Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam is transcendental to all of them because it has nothing to do with anything mundane"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
- 19:0919:09, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,000 N To attain perfection in yoga practice or meditation, one must act in devotional service by hearing, chanting, remembering, etc Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to attain perfection in yoga practice or meditation, one must act in devotional service by hearing, chanting, remembering, etc"}}…'
- 19:0419:04, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,760 N Any living creature who wants real benefit in life must act according to the direction of the Vedic literature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any living creature who wants real benefit in life must act according to the direction of the Vedic literature"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 19:0019:00, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,001 N One must not only think that he is Brahman, but must act like Brahman. One who only thinks himself Brahman is an impersonalist. And one who acts like Brahman is the pure devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must not only think that he is Brahman, but must act like Brahman. One who only thinks himself Brahman is an impersonalist. A…'
- 18:5518:55, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,597 N That is the way of factual teaching; one must act properly himself and teach the same to others, otherwise no one will accept one's blind teaching Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the way of factual teaching; one must act properly himself and teach the same to others, otherwise no one will accept one…' current
- 18:4918:49, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,144 N If the living entity is put into the body of a demigod, he must act according to his body. This is the law of nature. But in all circumstances, the Supersoul is with the individual soul Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if the living entity is put into the body of a demigod, he must act according to his body. This is the law of nature. But in all …'
- 18:1918:19, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,439 N Unaware of who was singing, He (Lord Caitanya) ran toward her through thorny bushes, but when Govinda informed the Lord that it was a woman singing, He immediately stopped Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unaware of who was singing, He ran toward her through thorny bushes, but when Govinda informed the Lord that it was a woman singi…'
- 18:1218:12, 1 November 2012 diff hist +1,984 N Due to fear of the Muslims, the Gopala Deity was moved from one place to another again and again. Thus giving up His temple, Lord Gopala would sometimes live in a bush and sometimes in one village after another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to fear of the Muslims, the Gopala Deity was moved from one place to another again and again. Thus giving up His temple, Lord…'
- 18:0618:06, 1 November 2012 diff hist +6,556 N Only one who worships the Lord in the ecstasy of the gopis, following in their footsteps, can engage in the service of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna in the bushes of Vrndavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only one who worships the Lord in the ecstasy of the gopis, following in their footsteps, can engage in the service of Sri Sri Ra…'
- 17:5917:59, 1 November 2012 diff hist +1,790 N Krsna was sitting in a solitary bush, waiting for Srimati Radharani to pass by. But while He was searching, the gopis arrived there, like a phalanx of soldiers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna was sitting in a solitary bush, waiting for Srimati Radharani to pass by. But while He was searching, the gopis arrived the…'
- 17:5417:54, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,739 N Students of Vedic literature who do not have Krsna consciousness simply beat around the bush and do not get any final profit because they have no clear knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"students of Vedic literature who do not have Krsna consciousness simply beat around the bush and do not get any final profit beca…'
- 17:3517:35, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,740 N The politician never retires from politics, even if he has enjoyed many covetable posts, like those of minister or president. The older he is, the more he is attached to his false prestige Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The politician never retires from politics, even if he has enjoyed many covetable posts, like those of minister or president. The…'
- 17:2617:26, 1 November 2012 diff hist +1,841 N Devotional service which consists of raga (deep attachment) is called ragatmika, spontaneous loving service. If a devotee covets such a position, he is considered to be most fortunate Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus devotional service which consists of raga (deep attachment) is called ragatmika, spontaneous loving service. If a devotee co…'
- 17:2017:20, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,674 N When one is situated on the transcendental stage, he attains the most coveted position - the stage of loving God Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is situated on the transcendental stage, one attains the most coveted position—the stage of loving God"}} {{notes|}} {…'
- 17:0217:02, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,554 N Regardless of what we have done in our past lives, if we engage ourselves in unalloyed devotional service to the Lord in this life, we will always be situated in the brahma-bhuta - liberated state Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regardless of what we have done in our past lives, if we engage ourselves in unalloyed devotional service to the Lord in this lif…'
- 16:5716:57, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,943 N The conclusion is that the mind is the storehouse of our past desires, and we have this present body due to our past desires. Similarly, whatever we desire in this present body will be expressed in a future body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that the mind is the storehouse of our past desires, and we have this present body due to our past desires. Sim…'
- 16:3416:34, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,006 N By our past deeds and by the arrangement of superior authority, we are entangled in a network of fruitive activities and have lost sight of the destination of life; thus we have been wandering within the universe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By our past deeds and by the arrangement of superior authority, we are entangled in a network of fruitive activities and have los…'
- 15:4315:43, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,463 N Those who are activated by the material mode of ignorance engage in impious activities, and according to the extent of their ignorance, they are placed in different grades of hellish life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are activated by the material mode of ignorance engage in impious activities, and according to the extent of their igno…'
- 15:3815:38, 1 November 2012 diff hist +6,336 N It is by the glance of the Lord that the material energy is activated. At that time the three material qualities are set into motion, and the material energy is manifested Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is by the glance of the Lord that the material energy is activated. At that time the three material qualities are set into mot…'
- 14:1114:11, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,534 N The material ingredients are activated by the force of time, and thus the three material modes of nature are manifested Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material ingredients are activated by the force of time, and thus the three material modes of nature are manifested"}} {{note…'
- 11:4411:44, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,594 N The empirical philosophers generally put forward the idea that human life is meant for achieving perfect knowledge. To them, knowledge means the ability to discern reality from illusion Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The empirical philosophers generally put forward the idea that human life is meant for achieving perfect knowledge. To them, know…'
- 11:4011:40, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,281 N It is easy to discern the superiority of spirit over inert matter. The jiva principle is setting into motion and sustaining everything in this material world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is easy to discern the superiority of spirit over inert matter. The jiva principle is setting into motion and sustaining every…'
- 11:3411:34, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,730 N One should learn to discern the existence of supreme intelligence behind all these material manifestations Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should learn to discern the existence of supreme intelligence behind all these material manifestations"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
- 11:2911:29, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,965 N One should be qualified enough to discern transcendental potency, and either by discriminating or by fortunate chance if one is able to receive the transcendental sound from the bona fide spiritual master, his path of liberation is guaranteed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be qualified enough to discern such transcendental potency, and either by discriminating or by fortunate chance if one…'
- 11:0311:03, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,557 N Krsna, in the company of His cowherd boyfriends, took shelter of the shade of some trees and became very happy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna, in the company of His cowherd boyfriends, took shelter of the shade of some trees and became very happy"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 10:5810:58, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,965 N When Krsna saw that Subala, in the dress of Radharani, was silently hiding under the shade of a beautiful asoka tree on the bank of the Yamuna, He immediately arose from His seat in surprise Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna saw that Subala, in the dress of Radharani, was silently hiding under the shade of a beautiful asoka tree on the bank …'
- 10:4410:44, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,079 N One should perform activities for the benefit of the public, such as constructing public roads, planting trees on both sides of the road so that people can walk in the shade, and constructing public wells so that everyone can take water without difficulty Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should perform activities for the benefit of the public, such as constructing public roads, planting trees on both sides of t…'
- 10:3710:37, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,725 N One need only seek shelter of the shade of the Lord's lotus feet. Then all the material tribulations that disturb him will be subdued Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One need only seek shelter of the shade of the Lord's lotus feet. Then all the material tribulations that disturb him will be sub…'
- 10:1310:13, 1 November 2012 diff hist +38,957 N Other offenses are to worship the Deity after seeing a dead body, to pass air before the Deity, to show anger before the Deity, and to worship the Deity just after returning from a crematorium Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Other offenses are to worship the Deity after seeing a dead body, to pass air before the Deity, to show anger before the Deity, a…'
- 10:0410:04, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,562 N Daityas, who are materialistic persons, sometimes think of philosophy when some relative meets death. The technical term for this attitude of the materialistic person is smasana-vairagya, or detachment in a cemetery or place of cremation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Daityas, who are materialistic persons, sometimes think of philosophy when some relative meets death. The technical term for this…'
- 09:5809:58, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,910 N It is difficult, however, for the conditioned soul to enter another body unless the present dead body is annihilated through cremation or some other means Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is difficult, however, for the conditioned soul to enter another body unless the present dead body is annihilated through crem…'
- 09:5309:53, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,623 N Lord Siva lives mostly in the crematorium, where dead bodies are burnt, and the whirlwind dust of the crematorium is his bodily dress. He is unstained by material contamination Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"lives mostly in the crematorium, where dead bodies are burnt, and the whirlwind dust of the crematorium is his bodily dress. He i…'
- 09:4609:46, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,938 N When the tiger was killed (by the ksatriya's sword), it would be offered the royal order of cremation. This system is being followed even up to the present day by the ksatriya kings of Jaipur state. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the tiger was killed, it would be offered the royal order of cremation. This system has been followed even up to the present…'
- 09:3209:32, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,956 N The whole scientific system of the orders of society in this age has assumed the form of a vitiated caste system, which is now being uprooted by another class of men similarly influenced by the age of Kali Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the whole scientific system of the orders of society in this age has assumed the form of a vitiated caste system, which is n…'
- 09:2509:25, 1 November 2012 diff hist +6,789 N The executive head must always be alert to the safety of the prajas, both man and animal, and inquire whether a particular living being is harassed at any place by another living being Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The executive head must always be alert to the safety of the prajas, both man and animal, and inquire whether a particular living…'
- 09:1709:17, 1 November 2012 diff hist +3,267 N At the end of life, when one has to go back home, back to Godhead, everyone has to take care of himself without help rendered by another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at the end of life, when one has to go back home, back to Godhead, everyone has to take care of himself without help rendered by …'
- 09:1209:12, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,214 N Sukadeva Gosvami and the Kumaras, although situated in the transcendental position, became converted by another feature of bhava and turned into pure devotees of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami and the Kumaras, although situated in the transcendental position, became converted by another feature of bhava …'
- 09:0709:07, 1 November 2012 diff hist +9,917 N There are innumerable qualities of the Lord, and one is attracted by one quality while another is attracted by another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are innumerable qualities of the Lord, and one is attracted by one quality while another is attracted by another"}} {{notes…'
31 October 2012
- 20:2320:23, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,263 N Thieves may enter the house of a rich man to steal money at the risk of their lives. Because of trespassing, they may be killed by guns or attacked by watchdogs, but still they try to commit burglary Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thieves may enter the house of a rich man to steal money at the risk of their lives. Because of trespassing, they may be killed b…'
- 20:0520:05, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,324 N Seeing the behavior of Maharaja Prthu with His (Lord Visnu's) lotus eyes, He was detained because He is always the well-wisher of His devotees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing the behavior of Maharaja Prthu with His lotus eyes, He was detained because He is always the well-wisher of His devotees"}…'
- 19:5819:58, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,311 N All the kings who were detained in the concentration camp to be killed before Mahabhairava were thus released by Bhima Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the kings who were detained in the concentration camp to be killed before Mahabhairava were thus released by Bhima"}} {{notes…'
- 19:5219:52, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,156 N Lord Krsna expanded Himself into as many forms as He had wives, and He lived with them as an ideal householder, observing the regulative principles, rules and commitments in accordance with the Vedic injunctions and the social laws and customs of society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"expanded Himself into as many forms as He had wives, and He lived with them as an ideal householder, observing the regulative pri…'
- 19:3919:39, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,516 N Srila Nityananda Prabhu, as Avadhuta, traveled on many pilgrimages, and when He first came to Sri Navadvipa-dhama He remained hidden in the house of Nandana Acarya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Nityananda Prabhu, as Avadhuta, traveled on many pilgrimages, and when He first came to Sri Navadvipa-dhama He remained hid…'
- 19:3519:35, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,288 N The four Kumaras walked everywhere in the guise of five-year-old boys, and similarly there are many brahmanas, knowers of Brahman, who traverse the globe either as young men, children or avadhutas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four Kumaras walked everywhere in the guise of five-year-old boys, and similarly there are many brahmanas, knowers of Brahman…'
- 19:3019:30, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,097 N Lord Rsabhadeva was the head of all kings and emperors within this universe, but assuming the dress and language of an avadhuta, He acted as if dull and materially bound Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Rsabhadeva was the head of all kings and emperors within this universe, but assuming the dress and language of an avadhuta, …'
- 19:2619:26, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,241 N The word avadhuta refers to one who does not care for social conventions, particularly the varnasrama-dharma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word avadhuta refers to one who does not care for social conventions, particularly the varnasrama-dharma"}} {{notes|}} {{comp…'
- 19:1919:19, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,349 N The two gates named Nalini and Nalini are the two nostrils. The living entity enjoys these two gates with the help of different avadhutas, or airs, which constitute the breathing process Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two gates named Nalini and Nalini are the two nostrils. The living entity enjoys these two gates with the help of different a…'
- 18:4018:40, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,569 N Since there are potencies in the living entities who are samples of the Personality of Godhead, how much potency there must be in the Supreme Godhead Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since there are potencies in the living entities who are samples of the Personality of Godhead, how much potency there must be in…'
- 18:3718:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +11,824 N The Personality of Godhead is described as vastu (in CC Adi 1.91), or the Substance, and the living entities are described as vastavas, or the innumerable samples of the Substance in relative existence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead is described as vastu, or the Substance, and the living entities are described as vastavas, or the inn…'
- 18:2918:29, 31 October 2012 diff hist +6,722 N One can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead by understanding the sample, the living entity, because all the qualities of God exist in a minute quantity in the living entities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead by understanding the sample, the living entity, because all the qualities o…'
- 18:2418:24, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,934 N The service of Brahma is the sample of service in liberation distinguished from the so-called altruistic services full of mistakes and forgetfulness. Liberation is never inaction, but service without human mistakes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The service of Brahma is the sample of service in liberation distinguished from the so-called altruistic services full of mistake…'
- 18:2118:21, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,723 N He (Lord Krsna) satisfies everyone in terms of one's development of spiritual consciousness, and a sample of such reciprocation is exhibited here with His different welcomers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He satisfies everyone in terms of one's development of spiritual consciousness, and a sample of such reciprocation is exhibited h…'