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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…'

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…'

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…'
18:0918:09, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,872‎ N Asses also feel very respectable as a race, and when they run in flocks hither and thither in so-called jollity, it is understood to be a bad sign for human society ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Asses also feel very respectable as a race, and when they run in flocks hither and thither in so-called jollity, it is understood…'
18:0218:02, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,392‎ N A person who is very envious, proud, easily angered, restless and complacent is called dhiroddhata by learned scholars ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is very envious, proud, easily angered, restless and complacent is called dhiroddhata by learned scholars"}} {{notes…'
17:5117:51, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,481‎ N Self-complacence with a polished type of animal civilization geared to sense gratification is delusion, and such a "civilization" is not worthy of the name ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-complacence with a polished type of animal civilization geared to sense gratification is delusion, and such a"|"is not worth…'
17:3717:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,077‎ N Self-complacent and always impudent, deluded by wealth and false prestige, they (demoniac persons) sometimes proudly perform sacrifices in name only, without following any rules or regulations ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-complacent and always impudent, deluded by wealth and false prestige, they sometimes proudly perform sacrifices in name only…'
17:0217:02, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,609‎ N Those who are imitating this yoga system in different so-called schools and societies, although complacent, are certainly wasting their time. They are completely in ignorance of the desired goal. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are imitating this yoga system in different so-called schools and societies, although complacent, are certainly wasting…'
16:4916:49, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,885‎ N Regarding your questions about Gaura Nitai Deity worship: Yes, it is all right Gaura Nitai may wear turbans as well as crowns ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding your questions about Gaura Nitai Deity worship: Yes, it is all right Gaura Nitai may wear turbans as well as crowns"}} …'
16:3716:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,464‎ N Generally, there are four kinds of garments on the body of Krsna: His shirt, turban, belt and wearing garments ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, there are four kinds of garments on the body of Krsna: His shirt, turban, belt and wearing garments"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
16:3316:33, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,547‎ N He (Lord Nityananda) had beautifully formed hands, arms and legs, and eyes like lotus flowers. He wore a silk cloth, with a silk turban on His head ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had beautifully formed hands, arms and legs, and eyes like lotus flowers. He wore a silk cloth, with a silk turban on His head…'
15:2215:22, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,560‎ N It appears that soldiers used to go to the battlefield highly decorated with golden ornaments and with helmets and turbans, and when they were dead the booty was taken by the enemy party ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that in those days soldiers used to go to the battlefield highly decorated with golden ornaments and with helmets and …'
15:1515:15, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,603‎ N The upper portion of the body, though crowned with a silk turban, is only a heavy burden if not bowed down before the Personality of Godhead who can award mukti - freedom ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The upper portion of the body, though crowned with a silk turban, is only a heavy burden if not bowed down before the Personality…'
14:5914:59, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,251‎ N Some so-called scientists are also trying to manufacture living entities within the laboratory. Thus in one way or another everyone is busy denying the existence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and rejecting the supreme authority of the Lord ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some so-called scientists are also trying to manufacture living entities within the laboratory. Thus in one way or another everyo…'
14:5514:55, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,512‎ N The gross ignorance of the mass of people, including even the so-called scientists and philosophers, makes life a risky situation in which human beings do not know whether they are making progress in life ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This gross ignorance of the mass of people, including even the so-called scientists and philosophers, makes life a risky situatio…'
14:4414:44, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,252‎ N The planets below the earth down to the Patala planet are full of various kinds of living beings; no planet is vacant, as wrongly imagined by the modern so-called scientist ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planets below the earth down to the Patala planet are full of various kinds of living beings; no planet is vacant, as wrongly…'
14:3714:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +13,692‎ N So-called scientists, physiologists, empiric philosophers, etc., become dazzled by the glaring reflection of the sun, moon, electricity, etc., and deny the existence of the Supreme Lord ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"so-called scientists, physiologists, empiric philosophers, etc., become dazzled by the glaring reflection of the sun, moon, elect…'
14:2414:24, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,790‎ N To isolate the transcendence of the summum bonum, the symptoms of the rest are described sometimes by Vedic inference, sometimes by direct explanation, and sometimes by summary explanations given by the great sages ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To isolate the transcendence of the summum bonum, the symptoms of the rest are described sometimes by Vedic inference, sometimes …'
14:1714:17, 31 October 2012 diff hist +9,407‎ N Deluded by material energy, the conditioned soul, enamored by eighty-one varieties of manifestations, wants to lord it over material energy, just as a moth wants to enjoy a fire ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Deluded by material energy, the conditioned soul, enamored by these eighty-one varieties of manifestations, wants to lord it over…'
14:0614:06, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,318‎ N Everyone desires comfort for his body and tries to make a suitable situation for this purpose, forgetting that the body is meant to be eaten by dogs, jackals or moths and thus turned into useless stool, ashes or earth ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone desires comfort for his body and tries to make a suitable situation for this purpose, forgetting that the body is meant …'
14:0014:00, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,806‎ N Lord Brahma,sprinkled transcendental, infallible, spiritual water from his kamandalu upon Hiranyakasipu's body, which had been eaten away by ants and moths. Thus he enlivened Hiranyakasipu ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sprinkled transcendental, infallible, spiritual water from his kamandalu upon Hiranyakasipu's body, which had been eaten away by …'
11:2511:25, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,051‎ N It appears that even if a yogi does not drink a drop of water, he can live for many, many years by the yogic process, though his outer body be eaten by ants and moths ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that even if a yogi does not drink a drop of water, he can live for many, many years by the yogic process, though his …'
11:1211:12, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,376‎ N As moths at night surround a fire and are killed, so the demons become victims of the movements of the ball-like breasts of a beautiful woman ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As moths at night surround a fire and are killed, so the demons become victims of the movements of the ball-like breasts of a bea…'
11:0011:00, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,599‎ N While Salva's men were thus crying, the demigods from the heavenly planets showered flowers on Krsna and announced the victory by beating drums and blowing bugles ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Salva’s men were thus crying, the demigods from the heavenly planets showered flowers on Krsna and announced the victory …'
10:4910:49, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,048‎ N We are glad to announce to the lovers of the truth that bhakti-yoga is the eternal religion of the world and is intended for all living beings, who are all eternally related with the Supreme Lord ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we are glad to announce to the lovers of the truth that bhakti-yoga is the eternal religion of the world and is intended for all …'
10:4210:42, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,069‎ N This Krsna consciousness movement has been started not only for the inhabitants of Bharata-varsa but for all the people of the world, as announced by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this Krsna consciousness movement has been started not only for the inhabitants of Bharata-varsa but for all the people of the wo…'
10:3710:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,724‎ N Foolish svamis and yogis do not know the injunctions of the sastras. Indeed, sometimes these rascals come out to defy the sastras ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"foolish svamis and yogis, however, do not know the injunctions of the sastras. Indeed, sometimes these rascals come out to defy t…'
10:2610:26, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,887‎ N Lord Caitanya has announced, according to the scriptural injunctions for this Age of Kali, that in this age no process of realizing the Supreme is possible except the chanting of the holy names of Lord Krsna ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya has announced, according to the scriptural injunctions for this Age of Kali, that in this age no process of realizi…'
10:0610:06, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,900‎ N To give knowledge there are many, many parties, but when we receive knowledge from the Supreme, that is all-inclusive ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to give knowledge there are many, many parties, but when we receive knowledge from the Supreme, that is all-inclusive"}} {{notes|…'
10:0110:01, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,318‎ N Great sages and mystics worship You as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original cause of all living entities, all cosmic manifestation and all demigods. They worship You as all-inclusive ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great sages and mystics worship You as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original cause of all living entities, all cosmic …'
09:5609:56, 31 October 2012 diff hist +6,725‎ N Since the Supreme Lord is all-inclusive, if anyone worships Him with unflinching faith, he has automatically achieved all other opulences and performed all other duties ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Supreme Lord is all-inclusive, if anyone worships Him with unflinching faith, he has automatically achieved all other o…'
09:5209:52, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,641‎ N Although the seven secondary rasas are indirect, they are also counted within bhakti-yoga if they are used in the service of the Lord. In other words, bhakti-yoga is all-inclusive ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although the seven secondary rasas are indirect, they are also counted within bhakti-yoga if they are used in the service of the …'
09:4809:48, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,133‎ N The all-inclusive welfare service for the entire human society is devotional service to the Lord, and, as requested by Vidura, the sage described the same very appropriately ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The all-inclusive welfare service for the entire human society is devotional service to the Lord, and, as requested by Vidura, th…'
09:3709:37, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,547‎ N The highest perfectional ingenuity is the personal perception of My (Lord Krsna) abodes, and this has been possible because of your (Brahma) submissive attitude in the performance of severe penance according to My order ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The highest perfectional ingenuity is the personal perception of My abodes, and this has been possible because of your submissive…'
09:2809:28, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,738‎ N His (Lord Rsabhadeva's) head was an abundance of curly, matted brown hair. His hair was disheveled because His body was dirty and not taken care of. He appeared as if He were haunted by a ghost ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"About His head was an abundance of curly, matted brown hair. His hair was disheveled because His body was dirty and not taken car…'
09:1809:18, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,821‎ N It is especially the case in the acarya families (that the children receive a spiritual impetus from the very beginning of their life). Such families are very learned and devoted by tradition and training, & thus they become spiritual masters. BG 1972 p ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is especially the case in the acarya or gosvami families. Such families are very learned and devoted by tradition and training…'
09:0809:08, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,965‎ N On the Lord's bosom were the lock of hair called Srivatsa and the transcendental jewel named Kaustubha. He wore a yellow garment, covered by a belt, and He was decorated by a flower garland, surrounded by bees ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the Lord's bosom were the lock of hair called Srivatsa and the transcendental jewel named Kaustubha. He wore a yellow garment,…'
09:0209:02, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,188‎ N The mark of Srivatsa adorns the chest of Lord Visnu, and therefore when Lord Visnu embraced Lord Siva while being circumambulated, the Srivatsa mark touched Lord Siva's bosom ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mark of Srivatsa adorns the chest of Lord Visnu, and therefore when Lord Visnu embraced Lord Siva while being circumambulated…'
08:5708:57, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,102‎ N According to the desire of Laksmidevi, the goddess of fortune, the Supreme Personality of Godhead made His bosom her residence so that by her glance she could favor everyone, including the demigods and ordinary human beings ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the desire of Laksmidevi, the goddess of fortune, the Supreme Personality of Godhead made His bosom her residence so…'
08:5008:50, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,791‎ N The goddess of fortune was generated from His (Lord Krsna) chest, the inhabitants of Pitrloka from His shadow, religion from His bosom, and irreligion from His back ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goddess of fortune was generated from His chest, the inhabitants of Pitrloka from His shadow, religion from His bosom, and ir…'
08:4408:44, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,309‎ N In the Upanisads it is said that the various energies of the Lord are working to create, destroy and maintain. These inconceivable varieties of energy are stored in the bosom of the Lord ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Upanisads it is said that the various energies of the Lord are working to create, destroy and maintain. These inconceivabl…'
07:4307:43, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,715‎ N Bhagavad-gita is the nutshell, cream of all spiritual knowledge. Here, therefore, Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, He is speaking. He is giving spiritual knowledge directly ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gita is the nutshell, cream of all spiritual knowledge. Here, therefore, Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, K…'
07:3807:38, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,384‎ N The material world is only a shadow representation of the anti-material world, and intelligent men who are clean in heart and habit will be able to learn, in a nutshell, all the details of the anti-material world from the text of the Bhagavad-gita ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material world is only a shadow representation of the anti-material world, and intelligent men who are clean in heart and hab…'
07:3307:33, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,891‎ N There is also a description of the sun and the universal form of the Lord. All these subjects are conclusively explained in a nutshell in the Brahma-samita ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is also a description of the sun and the universal form of the Lord. All these subjects are conclusively explained in a nut…'
07:2907:29, 31 October 2012 diff hist +29,986‎ N Lord Brahma wanted to be perfectly educated by the Personality of Godhead, and here is the answer by the Lord, finished in four nutshell verses, from aham eva to this verse, etavad eva. This is the end of all self-realization processes ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahma wanted to be perfectly educated by the Personality of Godhead, and here is the answer by the Lord, finished in four n…'
07:0507:05, 31 October 2012 diff hist +9,016‎ N The kingdom of God, or the atmosphere of the Vaikuntha nature, which is called the tripad-vibhuti, is three times bigger than the material universes and is described here, as also in the Bhagavad-gita, in a nutshell ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kingdom of God, or the atmosphere of the Vaikuntha nature, which is called the tripad-vibhuti, is three times bigger than the…'
06:5606:56, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,983‎ N In India, the average age is thirty-five years. In other countries, maybe little more. But gradually it is decreasing, and it will decrease to such a point ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, the average age is thirty-five years. In other countries, maybe little more. But gradually it is decreasing, and it wil…'
06:4806:48, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,961‎ N A person with average intelligence does not think the head and other parts of the body to be separate. Similarly, My devotee does not differentiate Visnu, the all-pervading Personality of Godhead, from any thing or any living entity ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person with average intelligence does not think the head and other parts of the body to be separate. Similarly, My devotee does…'

18:0118:01, 30 October 2012 diff hist +4,235‎ N Any sensible man who is above the average man with a poor fund of knowledge must constantly remember the Personality of Godhead by hearing about Him, by glorifying Him, by remembering Him and by worshiping Him always, without cessation ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"any sensible man who is above the average man with a poor fund of knowledge must constantly remember the Personality of Godhead b…'
17:5117:51, 30 October 2012 diff hist +1,999‎ N While the Lord was going to Mathura, He came across the river Yamuna several times, and as soon as He saw the river Yamuna, He would immediately jump in, falling unconscious in the water in the ecstasy of love of Krsna ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While the Lord was going to Mathura, He came across the river Yamuna several times, and as soon as He saw the river Yamuna, He wo…'
17:4117:41, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,262‎ N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would also run very fast across the sand dunes, mistaking them for Govardhana. As He ran, He would wail and cry loudly ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would also run very fast across the sand dunes, mistaking them for Govardhana. As He ran, He would wail a…'
17:2417:24, 30 October 2012 diff hist +9,384‎ N This human form of body is a most valuable boat, and the spiritual master is the captain, guru-karnadharam, to guide the boat in plying across the ocean of nescience. The instruction of Krsna is a favorable breeze ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This human form of body is a most valuable boat, and the spiritual master is the captain, guru-karnadharam, to guide the boat in …'
11:3111:31, 30 October 2012 diff hist +5,809‎ N There are many thousands of universes, innumerable universes clustered together. Caitanya Mahaprabhu said it is just like a bag of mustard seeds, and this universe is only one seed ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many thousands of universes, innumerable universes clustered together. Caitanya Mahaprabhu said it is just like a bag o…'
11:2511:25, 30 October 2012 diff hist +1,913‎ N Laphra-vyanjana is a preparation in which many vegetables are boiled together, and then a chenka is added, consisting of spices like cumin, black pepper and mustard seed ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Laphra-vyanjana is a preparation in which many vegetables are boiled together, and then a chenka is added, consisting of spices l…'
11:2011:20, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,862‎ N Lord Anantadeva has thousands of hoods. Each sustains a global sphere that appears like a grain of mustard ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Anantadeva has thousands of hoods. Each sustains a global sphere that appears like a grain of mustard"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
11:1411:14, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,908‎ N By our calculation, a universe may be very, very heavy, but because the Lord is ananta (unlimited), He feels the weight to be no heavier than a mustard seed ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By our calculation, a universe may be very, very heavy, but because the Lord is ananta (unlimited), He feels the weight to be no …'
11:0511:05, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,312‎ N Before taking a bath there are other auspicious substances, such as turmeric mixed with mustard seed oil, which are smeared all over the body. All kinds of auspicious substances were used to bathe Devahuti from top to toe ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before taking a bath there are other auspicious substances, such as turmeric mixed with mustard seed oil, which are smeared all o…'
10:5310:53, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,193‎ N The moon planet, of course, is the nearest planet, but even we approach the highest planet, which is called Brahmaloka, there also we have the same miseries of material life ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The moon planet, of course, is the nearest planet, but even we approach the highest planet, which is called Brahmaloka, there als…'
10:4910:49, 30 October 2012 diff hist +3,679‎ N Although our eyes, for example, have the power to see, they cannot see that which is situated at a distance, nor can they see the eyelid, which is the object nearest to the eye ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although our eyes, for example, have the power to see, they cannot see that which is situated at a distance, nor can they see the…'
10:4010:40, 30 October 2012 diff hist +3,700‎ N The modern scientists who are trying to travel in space are having difficulty going even to the nearest planet, the moon, to say nothing of the highest planets within the universe ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The modern scientists who are trying to travel in space are having difficulty going even to the nearest planet, the moon, to say …'
10:3310:33, 30 October 2012 diff hist +3,647‎ N In the conditioned state the living being is not satisfied even if he actually becomes the lord of all that he surveys, which he never becomes, and therefore he becomes the victim of all kinds of cheating, even with his nearest and most intimate relations ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the conditioned state the living being is not satisfied even if he actually becomes the lord of all that he surveys, which he …'

16:0916:09, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,823‎ N There are three states to our existence, namely wakefulness, dreaming and deep sleep. In all three states, we have different experiences. Thus the soul is the observer of these three states ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are three states to our existence, namely wakefulness, dreaming and deep sleep. In all three states, we have different expe…'
15:5915:59, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,541‎ N One who knows that the pure soul is simply an observer of the actions and reactions of these qualities (goodness,passion,ignorance), should be understood to be a liberated person. He is not bound by these qualities ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"who knows that the pure soul is simply an observer of the actions and reactions of these qualities, should be understood to be a …'
15:5115:51, 29 October 2012 diff hist +2,553‎ N In the conditioned state, the living entity acts according to his contaminated intelligence. Although he simply remains an observer, he nonetheless acts, being forced by a contaminated intelligence, which in reality is a passive agent ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the conditioned state, the living entity acts according to his contaminated intelligence. Although he simply remains an observ…'
15:4315:43, 29 October 2012 diff hist +5,524‎ N You (Lord Krsna) are the eternally irreproachable factor covered by the curtain of deluding energy. You are invisible to the foolish observer, exactly as an actor dressed as a player is not recognized ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are the eternally irreproachable factor covered by the curtain of deluding energy. You are invisible to the foolish observer,…'
15:3315:33, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,818‎ N Just like in higher planets, there are also living beings. They are called devatas, demigods, because their magnitude of pleasure is far, far greater than ours ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just like in higher planets, there are also living beings. They are called devatas, demigods, because their magnitude of pleasure…' current
15:2815:28, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,812‎ N The Lord's inconceivable potency that descends to bless us with spiritual perfection shows the magnitude and glory of His potencies ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord's inconceivable potency that descends to bless us with spiritual perfection shows the magnitude and glory of His potenci…'
15:2215:22, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,627‎ N The Bhagavata Purana and other authoritative scriptures of scientific magnitude describe how the living entities in different forms of body evolve one after another. It is not a new idea, but educators are giving stress only to Darwin's theory ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Bhagavata Purana and other authoritative scriptures of scientific magnitude describe how the living entities in different for…'
15:0815:08, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,302‎ N The sastra describes that the magnitude of the living entity is one ten-thousandth the size of the tip of a hair ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sastra describes that the magnitude of the living entity is one ten-thousandth the size of the tip of a hair"}} {{notes|}} {{…'
15:0515:05, 29 October 2012 diff hist +8,961‎ N All these millions and billions of universes combined together constitute only one fourth of the magnitude of the whole creation of the Lord ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all these millions and billions of universes combined together constitute only one fourth of the magnitude of the whole creation …'
14:5514:55, 29 October 2012 diff hist +8,478‎ N In our present position we can simply understand the magnitude of greatness when it is compared to the sky. We fail to measure the sky, but the happiness and liberty obtained in association with the Lord are far greater than the sky ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our present position we can simply understand the magnitude of greatness when it is compared to the sky. We fail to measure th…'
14:4314:43, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,642‎ N God is vibhu, the greatest, and we are the smallest. God is infinite, we are finite, infinitesimal. That is the difference. Otherwise everything is there, as we have go ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God is vibhu, the greatest, and we are the smallest. God is infinite, we are finite, infinitesimal. That is the difference. Other…'
14:3714:37, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,481‎ N We (living entities) cannot execute anything perfectly in presence of Krsna because He is infinite, we are finite. Our energy, our talent, everything is finite ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We cannot execute anything perfectly in presence of Krsna because He is infinite, we are finite. Our energy, our talent, everythi…'
14:2914:29, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,771‎ N One must know that he is finite and that the Lord is infinite. Thus it is not possible to actually become one with the Lord even if one aspires for this ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must know that he is finite and that the Lord is infinite. Thus it is not possible to actually become one with the Lord even …'
14:2114:21, 29 October 2012 diff hist +7,872‎ N The most wonderful manifestation of the Lord's power is exhibited when the infinite Lord becomes visible to our eyes as one of us. Yet His activities are different from those of the finite beings ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most wonderful manifestation of the Lord's power is exhibited when the infinite Lord becomes visible to our eyes as one of us…'
12:4712:47, 29 October 2012 diff hist +11,289‎ N Although the foolish cannot imagine how Krsna, who appears just like a human being, can control the infinite and the finite, those who are pure devotees accept this, for they know that Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the foolish cannot imagine how Krsna, who appears just like a human being, can control the infinite and the finite, thos…'
12:3812:38, 29 October 2012 diff hist +2,607‎ N Daksa was first born during the reign of Svayambhuva Manu, but because of offending Lord Siva he was punished by having the head of a goat substituted for his own head ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Daksa was first born during the reign of Svayambhuva Manu, but because of offending Lord Siva he was punished by having the head …'
12:3312:33, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,891‎ N One should not treat the spiritual master as an ordinary human being, for he is the substitute for the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not treat the spiritual master as an ordinary human being, for he is the substitute for the Supreme Personality of God…'
12:2212:22, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,227‎ N Whenever there is a disturbance in the state, or a panic situation, the property and lives of the citizens become unsafe. This is caused by the uprising of various thieves and rogues ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whenever there is a disturbance in the state, or a panic situation, the property and lives of the citizens become unsafe. This is…'
12:1712:17, 29 October 2012 diff hist +2,558‎ N Hiranyakasipu was killed because he was worse than a snake or a scorpion, and therefore everyone was happy. Now there was no need for the Lord to be angry ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiranyakasipu was killed because he was worse than a snake or a scorpion, and therefore everyone was happy"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
12:1212:12, 29 October 2012 diff hist +5,668‎ N Sometimes he (a pure devotee) may accept promotion to the Vaikuntha planets to serve the Lord there, but he will never accept merging into the Brahman effulgence, which he considers worse than hellish ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes he may accept promotion to the Vaikuntha planets to serve the Lord there, but he will never accept merging into the Bra…'
12:0612:06, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,855‎ N Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said that to be in intimate touch with dollars-and-cents men, or the kingly order, is worse than suicide for one who desires to go back to Godhead ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said that to be in intimate touch with dollars-and-cents men, or the kingly order, is worse than sui…'
11:5211:52, 29 October 2012 diff hist +2,413‎ N For a respectable man like you (Arjuna), ill fame is worse than death. So, you should not flee for fear of your life; better to die in the battle ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a respectable man like you, ill fame is worse than death. So, you should not flee for fear of your life; better to die in the…'
11:3511:35, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,302‎ N One who is not prepared to practice injunctions prescribed in the sastras cannot be a good man simply by book knowledge ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is not prepared to practice injunctions prescribed in the sastras cannot be a good man simply by book knowledge"}} {{note…'
11:0311:03, 29 October 2012 diff hist +4,638‎ N It is said, we learn from Bhagavata that also fish within the water, they have got so sensitive power that miles away if some enemy is coming, they can understand and they take shelter ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, we learn from Bhagavata that also that fish within the water, they have got so sensitive power that miles away if som…'
10:2610:26, 29 October 2012 diff hist +5,767‎ N There are many examples of a woman whose husband, being dependent on the result of his own fruitive actions, cannot maintain his wife, her children, her wealth or her duration of life. Therefore, factually the only real husband of all women is Krsna ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many examples of a woman whose husband, being dependent on the result of his own fruitive actions, cannot maintain his …'
10:0810:08, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,990‎ N There are many examples of sincere devotees in the history of the world, especially in India, and they are our guides on the path of self-realization ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many examples of such sincere devotees in the history of the world, especially in India, and they are our guides on the…'
09:5609:56, 29 October 2012 diff hist +6,833‎ N The living entity can continue to stay in the Brahman position and then gradually rise up to Paramatma realization and then to the realization of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. There are many examples of this in Vedic literature ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"can continue to stay in the Brahman position and then gradually rise up to Paramatma realization and then to the realization of t…'
09:3209:32, 29 October 2012 diff hist +3,345‎ N Maharaja Yudhisthira was astonished to experience even a slight change in the godly atmosphere of his kingdom, and at once he suspected the disappearance of the Lord ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Yudhisthira was astonished to experience even a slight change in the godly atmosphere of his kingdom, and at once he sus…'
09:1109:11, 29 October 2012 diff hist +5,759‎ N The party of Duryodhana insulted Draupadi, a great devotee of Krsna, and she appealed to the Lord as well as to all the silent observers of this unwarranted insult ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The party of Duryodhana insulted Draupadi, a great devotee of Krsna, and she appealed to the Lord as well as to all the silent ob…'

21:1821:18, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,652‎ N Regarding the abhiseka ceremony, actually it is to be done. There were mlecchas activities. But it does not required to be done because hari nama is going on, but if it is done for the general satisfaction, it will be better ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding the abhiseka ceremony, actually it is to be done. There were mlecchas activities. But it does not required to be done b…'
21:1021:10, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,277‎ N During installation of the king, the same ceremony takes place. Before the prince or the emperor sits on the throne, the same ceremony, abhiseka ceremony, is performed ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"during installation of the king, the same ceremony takes place. Before the prince or the emperor sits on the throne, the same cer…' current
21:0121:01, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,650‎ N Vasudeva anointed his eyes with black cosmetic, smeared butter over his body and then, along with his eighteen wives, headed by Devaki, sat before the priests to be purified by the abhiseka ceremony ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva anointed his eyes with black cosmetic, smeared butter over his body and then, along with his eighteen wives, headed by D…'
20:5320:53, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,468‎ N Abhiseka function was especially observed at the house of Srivasa. All the devotees, according to their means, worshiped the Lord (Caitanya) with all kinds of paraphernalia, and the Lord gave benedictions to each devotee according to his desire ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"abhiseka function was especially observed at the house of Srivasa. All the devotees, according to their means, worshiped the Lord…'
20:4620:46, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,931‎ N When Deities are installed, They are washed with milk, yogurt and water, and this ceremony is called abhiseka ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Deities are installed, They are washed with milk, yogurt and water, and this ceremony is called abhiseka"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
20:3220:32, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,207‎ N The Lord appeared as half lion and half man so that Hiranyakasipu could not understand whether the great giant was a lion or a human being ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord appeared as half lion and half man so that Hiranyakasipu could not understand whether the great giant was a lion or a hu…'
20:2720:27, 28 October 2012 diff hist +6,176‎ N There is no doubt about Lord Krsna's being the Supreme Lord, otherwise how was it possible for Him to kill a giant demon like Putana when He was just on the lap of His mother ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no doubt about Lord Krsna's being the Supreme Lord, otherwise how was it possible for Him to kill a giant demon like Put…'
20:1320:13, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,167‎ N This form (Virat-rupa) of the Supreme Lord is the all-devouring giant, and here Krsna presents Himself in that form of all-devouring time ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This form of the Supreme Lord is the all-devouring giant, and here Krsna presents Himself in that form of all-devouring time"}} {…'
20:0420:04, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,922‎ N In India, even in the interior villages, all the Hindu and Muslim communities used to live very peacefully by establishing a relationship between them ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, even in the interior villages, all the Hindu and Muslim communities used to live very peacefully by establishing a rela…'
19:5919:59, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,730‎ N The Supreme Personality of Godhead has no beginning and no end, no exterior and no interior, no front and no rear. In other words, He is all-pervading - SB 10.9.13-14 ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead has no beginning and no end, no exterior and no interior, no front and no rear. In other words…'
19:4719:47, 28 October 2012 diff hist +6,877‎ N Krsna consciousness is there in everyone's heart; simply one has to revive it by this association, this Krsna consciousness association. So it is neither difficult, nor impractical, nor very unpalatable. Everything is nice ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna consciousness is there in everyone's heart; simply one has to revive it by this association, this Krsna consciousness assoc…'
19:3619:36, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,133‎ N Arjuna said in the Bhagavad-gita that controlling the mind is as impractical as stopping the blowing of a hurricane ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna said in the Bhagavad-gita that controlling the mind is as impractical as stopping the blowing of a hurricane"}} {{notes|}}…'
19:3019:30, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,412‎ N The Lord never suggests anything impractical. In this material world, in order to maintain the body one has to work. Human society is divided, according to work, into 4 divisions of social order - brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya, sudra. BG 1972 Introduction ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord never suggests anything impractical. In this material world, in order to maintain the body one has to work. Human societ…'
19:1919:19, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,860‎ N There are five kinds of liberation, the least important of which is called sayujya, to become one with the Supreme. Devotees don't care for such liberation because they are actually intelligent ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are five kinds of liberation, the least important of which is called sayujya, to become one with the Supreme. Devotees don'…'
19:1119:11, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,266‎ N The Lord (Krsna) accepts the least qualification of the living entity and awards him the highest reward. That is the standard of His character. Therefore, who but the Lord can be the ultimate shelter? ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord accepts the least qualification of the living entity and awards him the highest reward. That is the standard of His char…'
19:0319:03, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,587‎ N It is essential that one practice self-control by celibacy without the least desire for sex indulgence. For a man desiring to improve the condition of his existence, sex indulgence is considered suicidal, or even worse ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is essential that one practice self-control by celibacy without the least desire for sex indulgence. For a man desiring to imp…'
18:5318:53, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,065‎ N Devotional service to the Lord must be pure in quality, without the least desire for material enjoyment ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotional service to the Lord must be pure in quality, i.e., without the least desire for material enjoyment"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
13:4813:48, 28 October 2012 diff hist +9,261‎ N Pure self-realization, as we have several times discussed, is the pure consciousness of admitting oneself to be the eternal servitor of the Lord ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure self-realization, as we have several times discussed, is the pure consciousness of admitting oneself to be the eternal servi…'
13:4413:44, 28 October 2012 diff hist +8,142‎ N This material world is a sort of prison house, as we have several times mentioned. The demigods are the servants of the Lord who see to the proper upkeep of the prison house ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material world is a sort of prison house, as we have several times mentioned. The demigods are the servants of the Lord who …'
13:3713:37, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,924‎ N Krsna is covered by His yoga-maya potency. He is not to be seen or revealed to anyone and everyone. Only by one to whom He reveals Himself can He be seen. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As we have several times discussed, Krsna is covered by His yoga-maya potency. He is not to be seen or revealed to anyone and eve…'
13:3213:32, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,268‎ N Arjuna agrees to what Krsna says several times. Krsna is speaking to him just for his benefit, and Arjuna acknowledges that all this is happening to him by Krsna's grace. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna agrees to what Krsna has several times said: Krsna is speaking to him just for his benefit. So Arjuna acknowledges that al…'
13:2613:26, 28 October 2012 diff hist +6,205‎ N Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and we have several times explained that His body is not material, but is eternal, blissful knowledge. This kind of talk about Krsna will help one become a devotee. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and we have several times explained that His body is not material, but is eternal, b…'
12:2612:26, 28 October 2012 diff hist +9,205‎ N Recollection, absorption, meditation, constant remembrance and trance are the five items of progressive krsna-smarana. At first, remembrance of Krsna may be interrupted at intervals, but later remembrance proceeds uninterrupted ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Recollection, absorption, meditation, constant remembrance and trance are the five items of progressive krsna-smarana. At first, …'
12:2112:21, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,038‎ N Pure devotees of the Supreme Lord always pray to Him with tears in their eyes, their minds always recollect His activities, and their bodies always offer Him obeisances ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pure devotees of the Supreme Lord always pray to Him with tears in their eyes, their minds always recollect His activities, and t…'
12:1512:15, 28 October 2012 diff hist +9,346‎ N Enlightened by the recollection of that Gayatri, which embodies the three Vedas, Brahma became acquainted with the expanse of the ocean of truth. Then he worshiped Sri Krsna, the essence of all the Vedas, with a hymn ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Enlightened by the recollection of that Gayatri, which embodies the three Vedas, Brahma became acquainted with the expanse of the…'
12:0912:09, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,935‎ N All recollections, knowledge, etc., as well as all forgetfulness, are engineered by the Lord, who is sitting within the heart of everyone ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All recollections, knowledge, etc., as well as all forgetfulness, are engineered by the Lord, who is sitting within the heart of …'
12:0512:05, 28 October 2012 diff hist +7,973‎ N With the progress of the age of Kali, four things particularly, namely the duration of life, mercy, the power of recollection, and moral or religious principles will gradually diminish ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With the progress of the age of Kali, four things particularly, namely the duration of life, mercy, the power of recollection, an…'
11:5411:54, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,291‎ N Ramananda Raya humbly submitted himself as a puppet before Lord Caitanya, the puppet master. He only wanted to dance according to the will of Caitanya Mahaprabhu ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ramananda Raya humbly submitted himself as a puppet before Lord Caitanya, the puppet master. He only wanted to dance according to…'
11:4811:48, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,154‎ N My dear Lord, just as a puppeteer controls his dancing dolls and a husband controls his wife, Your Lordship controls all the living entities in the universe, such as the brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, just as a puppeteer controls his dancing dolls and a husband controls his wife, Your Lordship controls all the livi…'
11:3611:36, 28 October 2012 diff hist +1,615‎ N The world is under the full control of the Supreme Lord; therefore everyone is like a wooden doll in the hands of a puppet master ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The world is under the full control of the Supreme Lord; therefore everyone is like a wooden doll in the hands of a puppet master…'
11:0911:09, 28 October 2012 diff hist +1,918‎ N Those two gatekeepers (Jaya and Vijaya), the best of the demigods, their beauty and luster diminished by the curse of the brahmanas (Kumaras), became morose and fell from Vaikuntha, the abode of the Supreme Lord ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those two gatekeepers, the best of the demigods, their beauty and luster diminished by the curse of the brahmanas, became morose …'
10:5710:57, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,425‎ N That is the first thing wanted. If you want to understand Bhagavad-gita, then you must take the direction from the Bhagavad-gita ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the first thing wanted. If you want to understand Bhagavad-gita, then you must take the direction from the Bhagavad-gita"…'
10:5110:51, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,299‎ N To enter into the spiritual life, first thing is first of all to accept a guru ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To enter into the spiritual life, first thing is first of all to accept a guru"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{complete|ALL}…'
10:4210:42, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,174‎ N If I (Lord Krsna) especially favor a devotee and especially wish to care for him, the first thing I do is take away his riches ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If I especially favor a devotee and especially wish to care for him, the first thing I do is take away his riches"}} {{notes|}} {…'
10:3010:30, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,898‎ N It is understood from this verse that by agitation of the element of egoism in ignorance, the first thing produced was sound, which is the subtle form of ether ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is understood from this verse that by agitation of the element of egoism in ignorance, the first thing produced was sound, whi…'
10:1610:16, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,415‎ N People generally do not become devotees of Lord Visnu, since Lord Visnu never becomes the order-supplier of His devotee. Lord Visnu does not give a devotee benedictions that will create a further demand for benedictions ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People generally do not become devotees of Lord Visnu, since Lord Visnu never becomes the order-supplier of His devotee"}} {{note…'
10:1210:12, 28 October 2012 diff hist +4,872‎ N Unfortunately, when eternal relationship is disturbed, the living entity wants to become separately happy and thinks that the master is his order supplier. In this way there cannot be happiness ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, when this eternal relationship is disturbed, the living entity wants to become separately happy and thinks that th…'
10:0410:04, 28 October 2012 diff hist +5,455‎ N The jnanis, yogis and karmis are not particularly dear, for the karmis simply want to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead as their order supplier ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The jnanis, yogis and karmis are not particularly dear, for the karmis simply want to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead as t…'
09:5109:51, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,793‎ N Those who are in the modes of ignorance and passion are averse to the existence of God, or else they formally accept the existence of God in the capacity of an order supplier ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are in the modes of ignorance and passion are averse to the existence of God, or else they formally accept the existenc…'
09:2509:25, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,173‎ N The entire universe is full of miseries, and therefore the inhabitants of this material universe are always shedding tears out of intense grief ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The entire universe is full of miseries, and therefore the inhabitants of this material universe are always shedding tears out of…'
09:1609:16, 28 October 2012 diff hist +7,365‎ N The bamboos, when they collide by air, there is heat. Electricity is generated, and the fire takes place. That is the cause of forest fire. Nobody goes to set fire in the forest ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bamboos, when they collide by air, there is heat. Electricity is generated, and the fire takes place. That is the cause of fo…'
09:0609:06, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,534‎ N When there is need of fire in the forest, by the will of the Supreme it takes place due to friction among the bamboos. Similarly, the descendants of Yadu were all destroyed by the will of the Lord by the process of self-destruction ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is need of fire in the forest, by the will of the Supreme it takes place due to friction among the bamboos. Similarly,…'
09:0009:00, 28 October 2012 diff hist +2,906‎ N The comparison of the friction of forest bamboos to that of passionate human societies is appropriate. The whole world is compared to a forest. At any moment there may be a flare-up of fire in the forest due to friction ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The comparison of the friction of forest bamboos to that of passionate human societies is appropriate. The whole world is compare…'
08:4708:47, 28 October 2012 diff hist +3,437‎ N This world is compared to a forest fire caused by the cohesion of bamboo bushes. Such a forest fire takes place automatically, for bamboo cohesion occurs without external cause ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This world is compared to a forest fire caused by the cohesion of bamboo bushes. Such a forest fire takes place automatically, fo…'

18:5118:51, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,883‎ N The prostitute (Mayadevi) by eating frugally and fasting she conquered her senses, and as soon as her senses were controlled, symptoms of love of Godhead appeared in her person ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus by eating frugally and fasting she conquered her senses, and as soon as her senses were controlled, symptoms of love of Godh…'
18:4418:44, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,340‎ N One should eat very frugally and should always remain secluded so that he can achieve the highest perfection of life ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should eat very frugally and should always remain secluded so that he can achieve the highest perfection of life"}} {{notes|}…'
18:3618:36, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,276‎ N Out of the five kinds of salvation, advandva is the most abominable for a devotee. A pure devotee denounces such oneness with the Lord as worse than going to hell ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the five kinds of salvation, advandva is the most abominable for a devotee. A pure devotee denounces such oneness with the…'
18:2618:26, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,073‎ N It is futile to make an external show of good qualities like humility and nonviolence while disrespecting the Lord's lotus feet and denouncing the process of devotional service ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is futile to make an external show of good qualities like humility and nonviolence while disrespecting the Lord's lotus feet a…'
18:2118:21, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,990‎ N Among the human species, some denounce sensual pleasures and are honored by the world as a saints, yogis, philosophers, scholars, and so on ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among the human species, some denounce sensual pleasures and are honored by the world as a saints, yogis, philosophers, scholars,…'
18:1718:17, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,524‎ N When Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya denounced himself as an offender and took shelter of the Lord (Caitanya), the Lord desired to show him mercy ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya denounced himself as an offender and took shelter of the Lord, the Lord desired to show him mercy"}}…'
18:1218:12, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,026‎ N When Uddhava came from Lord Krsna with a message for the gopis, all the gopis, especially Srimati Radharani, denounced Krsna in various ways. Such denunciations, however, reflect an exuberant loving attitude ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Uddhava came from Lord Krsna with a message for the gopis, all the gopis, especially Srimati Radharani, denounced Krsna in v…'
18:0318:03, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,648‎ N Bali Maharaja gave only three paces of land in charity to Vamanadeva, and he also offered a little water which Lord Vamanadeva accepted, and thereby Bali Maharaja attained the position of Indra ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Maharaja gave only three paces of land in charity to Vamanadeva, and he also offered a little water which Lord Vamanadeva ac…'
17:5617:56, 27 October 2012 diff hist +7,028‎ N Lord Vamanadeva requested three paces of land from Maharaja Bali, and when Maharaja Bali agreed to grant them, the Lord immediately covered the entire world with two footsteps ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Vamanadeva requested three paces of land from Maharaja Bali, and when Maharaja Bali agreed to grant them, the Lord immediate…'
17:4817:48, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,125‎ N When He (Lord Krsna) descends on the material plane, out of His causeless mercy He accepts one of His great devotees as His father to keep pace with the rules of the material world ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When He descends on the material plane, out of His causeless mercy He accepts one of His great devotees as His father to keep pac…'
17:4217:42, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,004‎ N The Lord, assumed the incarnation of half-man and half-lion (Lord Nrsimhadeva), which was beyond the imagination of a materialistic demon like Hiranyakasipu, and thus, keeping pace with the benediction of Brahmaji, the Lord killed him ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, however, assumed the incarnation of half-man and half-lion, which was beyond the imagination of a materialistic demon l…'
17:1817:18, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,088‎ N The back of the Lord is the place for all kinds of frustration and ignorance, as well as for immorality. From His veins flow the great rivers and rivulets, and on His bones are stacked the great mountains ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The back of the Lord is the place for all kinds of frustration and ignorance, as well as for immorality. From His veins flow the …'
16:3516:35, 27 October 2012 diff hist +6,053‎ N It is even more imperative for human beings to take to the worship of the lotus feet of the Lord by constantly chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, as recommended by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is even more imperative for human beings to take to the worship of the lotus feet of the Lord by constantly chanting the Hare …'
16:2316:23, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,285‎ N It is imperative that every human being try for spiritual knowledge, and if anyone does not do so, his life is spoiled ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is imperative that every human being try for such knowledge, and if anyone does not do so, his life is spoiled"}} {{notes|}} {…'
16:1816:18, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,235‎ N It is imperative, that one sincerely seek the association of pure devotees and hear them patiently and submissively from any position of life ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is imperative, therefore, that one sincerely seek the association of pure devotees and hear them patiently and submissively fr…'
16:0116:01, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,902‎ N The Vedic rites and rituals are imperative for neophytes: comprehending all kinds of prayer three times a day, taking a bath early in the morning, offering respects to the forefathers, etc. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic rites and rituals are imperative for neophytes: comprehending all kinds of prayer three times a day, taking a bath earl…'
15:5415:54, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,144‎ N In the heavenly planets, the state assembly house called Sudharma was deserving of the dignity of the best of the demigods ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the heavenly planets, the state assembly house called Sudharma was deserving of the dignity of the best of the demigods"}} {{n…'
15:4815:48, 27 October 2012 diff hist +2,778‎ N The brahmanas were not, so to speak, flatterers of the kings, but the kings were actually glorified by their actions, and they were sincerely still more encouraged in pious acts by brahmanas in a dignified way ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"brahmanas were not, so to speak, flatterers of the kings, but the kings were actually glorified by their actions, and they were s…'
14:3114:31, 27 October 2012 diff hist +2,546‎ N His (Lord Siva) unimpeachable character is followed by great souls to dismantle the mass of nescience, he nevertheless remains as if a devil to give salvation to all devotees of the Lord ‎ Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"his unimpeachable character is followed by great souls to dismantle the mass of nescience, he nevertheless remains as if a devil …'

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