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1 July 2021
- 09:2809:28, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 Some commentators on the Gita say that one who worships a demigod can reach the Supreme Lord, but here it is clearly stated that the worshipers of demigods go to the different planetary systems where various demigods are situated. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 09:2609:26, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 Regardless of the situation, if one knows that both the demigods and himself are part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, his knowledge is perfect. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:2209:22, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 Not only are demigods parts of the Supreme Lord, but ordinary living entities are also. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:1709:17, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 Just as a worshiper of the sun achieves the sun or a worshiper of the demigod of the moon achieves the moon. Similarly, if anyone wants to worship a demigod like Indra, he can attain that particular god's planet. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 09:1609:16, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 It is not that everyone, regardless of whatever demigod is worshiped, will reach the Supreme Personality of Godhead. That is denied. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:1609:16, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 It is clearly stated that the worshipers of demigods go to different planets in the material world, but the devotee of the Supreme Lord goes directly to the supreme planet of the Personality of Godhead. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 09:1509:15, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 In their ignorance they (worshipers of the demigods) believe that each and every demigod is a separate God and a competitor of the Supreme Lord. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:1409:14, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 In the Srimad-Bhagavatam it is stated that the brahmanas are the head of the Supreme Lord, the ksatriyas are the arms, etc., and that all serve different functions. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 09:1309:13, 1 July 2021 diff hist +4,632 If one does not understand this (that the demigods and himself are part and parcel of the Supreme Lord), he achieves different planets where the demigods reside. This is not the same destination the devotee reaches. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 09:1109:11, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 Generally in the Upanisads the Supreme Absolute Truth is described in an impersonal way, but the personal aspect of the Absolute Truth is mentioned in the Isopanisad Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:1109:11, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 For the living entity who desires to return to Godhead, material desires are impediments. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0809:08, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 Devotional service of the Supreme Lord and the worship of a demigod cannot be on the same platform because worship of a demigod is material and devotional service to the Supreme Lord is completely spiritual. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0509:05, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 Can anyone supply food to the body through the ears or eyes? They (worshipers of the demigods) do not know that these demigods are different parts of the universal body of the Supreme Lord. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0209:02, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 As His (Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu's) associate, Nityananda, He is the first manifestation of energy; as Advaita, He is an incarnation; as Gadadhara, He is the internal potency; and as Srivasa, He is the marginal living entity Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0109:01, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 Actually Caitanya-caritamrta is not intended for the novice, for it is the post-graduate study of spiritual knowledge. Ideally, one begins with and advances through Srimad-Bhagavatam to the Caitanya-caritamrta Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 09:0109:01, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3 A pure devotee of the Lord is not awarded the material benefits desired by less intelligent living entities who prefer to worship demigods of the material world rather than engage in devotional service of the Supreme Lord. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0009:00, 1 July 2021 diff hist +3,354 A living entity goes to the demigods usually because he is mad to fulfill his lust. This happens when something undue is desired by the living entity, and the Lord Himself does not fulfill the desire. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
16 June 2021
- 09:4509:45, 16 June 2021 diff hist +3 There are various fields of activity, and one should be interested in such activities. If one cannot sacrifice the result of such activities, the same person can still sacrifice some percentage to propagate Krsna consciousness. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:4409:44, 16 June 2021 diff hist +3 The other (process of bhakti-yoga) is for one who has not developed an attachment for the Supreme Person by transcendental love. For this second class there are different prescribed rules and regulations, which one can follow. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:1909:19, 16 June 2021 diff hist +3 If one attaches himself directly to the activities of Krsna consciousness, there may be objection from family members, or so many other difficulties. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
31 May 2021
- 09:3009:30, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3 The transcendental mellows are experienced in different stages. Similarly, there are many other forms of expression that have been analytically studied by the Gosvamis. In the Brs, Rupa Gosvami gives each and every symptom a particular name Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 09:2909:29, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3 The author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta says that if one does not take advantage of the Krsna consciousness movement of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, he cannot be delivered for millions of such kalpas Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:2909:29, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3 The Hare Krsna maha-mantra - Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare - includes both the holy name of Lord Krsna and the name of Lord Rama Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:1709:17, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3 Lord Rama gives one the opportunity to be liberated, but simply by liberation one does not get actual spiritual benefit Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:1409:14, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3 In an indirect way, this verse (CC Antya 3.257) explains the chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0809:08, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3 Duryodhana clearly felt that the victory of the Kurus depended on the presence of Bhismadeva. He was confident of the full support of Bhismadeva and Dronacarya in the battle. BG 1972 purports Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0209:02, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3 As far as raga is concerned, the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (3.2.87) says - That stage at which affection for the beloved converts unhappiness into happiness is called raga, or attachment Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0009:00, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3,026 A description of mana can be found in Madhya-lila (Chapter Two, verse 66). Similarly, a description of pranaya is also there Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 08:4008:40, 31 May 2021 diff hist −21 “Introductions may be classified as follows: (1) udghatyaka, (2) kathodghata, (3) prayogatisaya, (4) pravartaka and (5) avalagita.” These five kinds of introduction are called amukha Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3908:39, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 When the word natata (“dancing on the stage”) is linked with the moon, its meaning is obscure, but because the meaning becomes very clear when the word natata is linked with Krsna, this type of introduction is called udghatyaka Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3808:38, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 When Srila Ramananda Raya inquired which of these five Srila Rupa Gosvami had used to accomplish the technical introduction to his drama Lalita-madhava, Rupa Gosvami replied that he had used the introduction technically called udghatyaka Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:3808:38, 31 May 2021 diff hist −21 When Srila Ramananda Raya inquired about the arrangement for introducing the assembly of players in the drama, Rupa Gosvami replied that when the players first enter the stage in response to the time, the introduction is technically called pravartaka Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:3608:36, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 Unless one is a fully unalloyed devotee of the Lord, one should not try to describe the pastimes of Krsna in poetry, for it will be only mundane Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3608:36, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 Unfortunately, at the present moment the bodily constitutions of the leaders of society, especially the governmental leaders, are polluted Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3408:34, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 Through taxation, such men exploit the citizens as much as possible, & in this way they devour the citizens of the state instead of benefiting them. We therefore cannot expect a government to be efficient if it is headed by such unclean mlecchas & yavanas Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3308:33, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 There are many descriptions of Krsna’s Bhagavad-gita written by persons whose consciousness is mundane and who are not qualified by pure devotion Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3308:33, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 The vithi beginning of a drama consists of only one scene. In that scene, one of the heroes enters the stage, and by means of opposing statements uttered by a voice from the sky (offstage), he introduces the abundant conjugal mellow to some degree Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3308:33, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 The transcendental vibration of the Lord’s holy name is completely spiritual. Thus it must be received from spiritual sources and must be chanted after having been heard from a spiritual master Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3208:32, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 The technical names for the five kinds of introductory scenes of the drama are listed as udghatyaka, kathodghata, prayogatisaya, pravartaka and avalagita Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3208:32, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 The special function of Srila Rupa Gosvami is to establish the feelings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. These feelings are His desires that His special mercy be spread throughout the world in this Kali-yuga Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:3108:31, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 The principle of being empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead is essential Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3108:31, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 The method of inducing the audience to become more and more eager to hear by praising the time and place, the hero and the audience is called prarocana Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3008:30, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 The meaning is the same (Prakrit and Sanskrit), but the native language is different. It was spoken to Krsna by Madhumangala as he read Him a letter from Srimati Radharani Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3008:30, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 The desire of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is that all over the world everyone, in every village and every town, know of Him and His sankirtana movement. These are the inner feelings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2808:28, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 Srila Sanatana Gosvami has warned all neophyte devotees that one should not hear from the mouth of a non-Vaisnava Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2808:28, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 Srila Ramananda Raya used highly technical terms when he discussed this subject (five kinds of introductory scenes) with Srila Rupa Gosvami Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2708:27, 31 May 2021 diff hist −21 Srila Ramananda Raya asked which of the five introductions had been employed, and Srila Rupa Gosvami replied that he had used the introduction called the pravartaka Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:2308:23, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 Politicians meet together and exchange good wishes by drinking liquor, which is so polluted and sinful that naturally drunkards and meat-eaters develop a degraded mentality in the mode of ignorance Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2108:21, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 One’s bodily luster and beauty, one’s constitution, one’s activities and one’s qualities all depend on the law of cause and effect Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2108:21, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 One who hears the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra must receive it from the spiritual master by aural reception Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1608:16, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 It is said in the Padma Purana, atah sri-krsna-namadi na bhaved grahyam indriyaih (CC Madhya 17.136). Chanting and hearing of the transcendental holy name of the Lord cannot be performed by the ordinary senses Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1408:14, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 In the course of the introduction, all the seeds of the play are planted. This introduction is called udghatyaka because the player dances on the stage Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1008:10, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 Exchanges of letters between a young boy and young girl concerning their awakening of attachment for each other are called kama-lekha Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0508:05, 31 May 2021 diff hist −7 By the mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the same feelings are being spread all over the world by the servants of the Gosvamis, and devotees who are pure and simple will appreciate this attempt Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0108:01, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 Any literature presented in Sanskrit must follow the rules and regulations mentioned in the authoritative reference books Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0108:01, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 Although Srila Rupa Gosvami was quite fit to answer Srila Ramananda Raya’s questions, due to his Vaisnava humility he said that his words were impudent Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:0008:00, 31 May 2021 diff hist −14 According to the Bharati-vrtti, three technical terms used are prarocana, vithi and prahasana. Thus Rupa Gosvami also mentioned vithi, which is a technical term for a certain type of expression Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:0008:00, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3,406 A materialistic poet who describes in his poetry the material activities of men and women cannot describe the transcendental pastimes of the Lord or the transcendental conclusions of devotional service Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
16 May 2021
- 09:1409:14, 16 May 2021 diff hist +3 In all the universes there are innumerable planets, and there are innumerable living entities upon those planets - in the air, on land and in the water Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 08:3608:36, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 Within a moment, cowherd boys, calves and unlimited Vaikunthas - all expansions of the Lord’s spiritual energy - were manifested Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3508:35, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 When there is a discussion about the Absolute Truth, there are always various pros and cons. The purpose of such arguments is to come to the right conclusion. Such an argument is generally known as neti neti (“not this, not that”) Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3308:33, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 Until one comes to the right conclusion, the process of thinking “This is not the Absolute Truth, that is not the Absolute Truth” will continue Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3308:33, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 Unless one is freed from the reactions of sinful activities, one cannot understand Krsna or engage in His transcendental loving service Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3008:30, 16 May 2021 diff hist −14 There are many people who are just like owls and never open their eyes to see the sunshine. These owlish personalities, who are inferior even to the Mayavadi sannyasis, cannot see the brilliance of Krsna’s favor upon the maha-bhagavata devotee Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3008:30, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 The word try-adhisvara means “proprietor of the three worlds.” There are three worlds, and Krsna is the supreme proprietor of them all Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3008:30, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 The word avadhuta means “rambling, agitating, moving, absorbed, defeated.” In some readings of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, it is said: yahara sravane citta-mala haya dhuta Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2908:29, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 The spiritual world is divided into two portions - Goloka Vrndavana and the Vaikunthas. The material world is a combination of universes unlimited in number Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2708:27, 16 May 2021 diff hist −14 Such (spiritual master) a personality is krsnalingita-vigraha - that is, he is always embraced by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna. Such a person is above the considerations of the varnasrama institution Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2108:21, 16 May 2021 diff hist −21 One should dry the entire body of the Lord with a towel. (23) A new dress should be put on the Lord’s body. (24) A sacred thread should be placed on His body. (25) Water should be offered for cleansing His mouth (acamana) Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2008:20, 16 May 2021 diff hist −21 One should burn incense. (30) Lamps should be offered. (31) Precautions should always be taken so that demons and atheists cannot harm the body of the Lord. (32) Food offerings should be placed before the Lord Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1908:19, 16 May 2021 diff hist −21 Nicely scented oils like liquid sandalwood pulp should be smeared over the Lord’s body. (27) All kinds of ornaments and crowns should be placed on His body. (28) Then one should offer flower garlands and decorative flowers Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1508:15, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 Instead of the word avadhuta, the words haya dhuta, meaning that the heart or consciousness is cleansed, are used. When the consciousness is cleansed, one can understand what and who Krsna is Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1408:14, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 In the material sky there are innumerable universes, and each is dominated by a specific deity, a Brahma. Krsna simultaneously created all these Vaikuntha planets and universes within a moment after Brahma’s return Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:0408:04, 16 May 2021 diff hist −14 By distributing the holy name of the Lord, he cleanses the hearts of the most fallen people; therefore he extinguishes the blazing fire of the material world. Not only that, he broadcasts the shining brightness of Krsna’s effulgence throughout the world Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0208:02, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 As stated in the Brahma-samhita, ananda-cinmaya-rasa-pratibhavitabhih (BS 5.37). Not only did Krsna create all the paraphernalia of His spiritual energy, but He also created unlimited material universes with unlimited Brahmas Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0108:01, 16 May 2021 diff hist −7 All the pastimes, which are described in Srimad-Bhagavatam, will cleanse one’s consciousness. In this way one can actually understand the Absolute Truth Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
6 May 2021
- 15:2115:21, 6 May 2021 diff hist +268 File:VaniSkin Menu Vanibot #0040: Publishes menu editor's changes into Vanipedia current
1 May 2021
- 09:2809:28, 1 May 2021 diff hist +3 The living entity is the eternal servant of Krsna. Being part and parcel of the Lord, he is constitutionally pure, but due to his contact with material energy, he identifies himself with either the gross or the subtle material body Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:2009:20, 1 May 2021 diff hist +4,739 On that absolute platform the SPG is worshipable. As stated in the BG 18.55, bhaktya mam abhijanati yavan yas casmi tattvatah. On the absolute platform, the worshipful Deity is one, and the process of worship is also one. That process is bhakti Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:1509:15, 1 May 2021 diff hist +3 It may be noted that these particular Deities of Rama and Sita have been worshiped from the time of King Iksvaku Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 09:0109:01, 1 May 2021 diff hist +3 All of these sutras (like Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.8), Taittiriya Upanisad (3.1.1), Mundaka Upanisad (1.1.7)) indicate the transformation of the Lord’s energy Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0009:00, 1 May 2021 diff hist +4,308 A description concerning Viththalesvara is given in the Bhakti-ratnakara - Fifth Wave Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 08:4608:46, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 Whoever thinks Lord Visnu and the demigods are on the same level is to be immediately considered a rogue as far as spiritual understanding is concerned Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:4608:46, 1 May 2021 diff hist −7 When they (Vaisnavas) speak to sinful people about the teachings of this Krsna consciousness movement, people will be affected and take the instructions. We receive instructions in devotional service through the disciplic succession Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:4508:45, 1 May 2021 diff hist −7 When the mode of goodness is mixed with the mode of passion, one worships the sun-god, Vivasvan. When the mode of goodness is mixed with the mode of ignorance, one worships Ganapati, or Ganesa Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:4208:42, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 Unless one is fit according to the estimation of the spiritual master, one cannot accept a mantra from the pancaratrika-vidhi or the vaidika-vidhi Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:4008:40, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regulations of worship according to their own natures Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3908:39, 1 May 2021 diff hist −7 There is the mantra known as the dvadasaksara mantra, composed of twelve syllables, and there is the mantra composed of eighteen syllables. Similarly, there are the Narasimha mantra, the Rama mantra, the Gopala mantra and so on Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3908:39, 1 May 2021 diff hist −49 There is sodhana, or purification of the mantra, but there is no such consideration for the Krsna mantra Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3808:38, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 There are three modes of nature in the material world, but when one is situated spiritually, he is above the material modes, even though he lives in this material world Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3808:38, 1 May 2021 diff hist −7 There are many caste gosvamis who professionally create some disciples who do not care for them or their instructions. Such spiritual masters are satisfied simply to get some material benefits from their disciples Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3708:37, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 There are innumerable incarnations and expansions who are also called Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3708:37, 1 May 2021 diff hist −28 The words sevya bhagavan in this verse of the Caitanya-caritamrta are important. Bhagavan indicates the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu. Lord Visnu alone is worshipable. There is no need to worship demigods Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3608:36, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 The word atma also includes all kinds of personalities known as Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This means that Krsna has unlimited expansions Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3508:35, 1 May 2021 diff hist −7 The position of visuddha-sattva is the position of uncontaminated goodness Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3408:34, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 The first-class devotee is the spiritual master for all kinds of people. It is said, gurur nrnam. The word nrnam means “of all human beings.” The guru is not limited to a particular group Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3408:34, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 The expansions of Krsna are thus compared to candles that have been lit from an original candle. All the secondary candles are equally powerful, but the original candle is that from which all the others have been lit Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3308:33, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 The bona fide spiritual master who accepts disciples from all over the world is also worshiped all over the world because of his qualities. Lokanam asau pujyo yatha harih: the people of the world worship him just as they worship the SPG Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3208:32, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 The Supreme Lord is the master of innumerable eternal energies, which are unlimited. Sometimes these energies are manifested, and sometimes they are not. In any case, all energies are under His control Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3208:32, 1 May 2021 diff hist −7 The Sanskrit word mamsa means “meat.” It is said, mam sah khadati iti mamsah. That is, “I am now eating the flesh of an animal who will some day in the future be eating my flesh” Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current