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- 17:49, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada was always joyful in worshiping the Lord, but in accordance with the instructions of Hiranyakasipu, the teachers were interested in teaching him about material things (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda was always joyful in worshiping the Lord, but in accordance with the instructions of Hiraṇyakaśipu, the teachers...")
- 17:42, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The word hiranya means "gold," and kasipu refers to soft cushions and bedding on which people enjoy sense gratification. The word prahlada refers to one who is always joyful in understanding Brahman. Prahlada means prasannatma, always joyful (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word hiraṇya means "gold," and kaśipu refers to soft cushions and bedding on which people enjoy sense gratification. Th...")
- 17:36, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page People are generally preoccupied with these three concerns (religion, economic development, sense gratification) without interest in the path of liberation. Hiranyakasipu, the father of Prahlada Maharaja, was simply interested in gold and sense enjoyment (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People are generally preoccupied with these three concerns, without interest in the path of liberation. Hiraṇyakaśipu, the...")
- 17:28, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The words prahradam grahayam asa are important. The words grahayam asa literally mean that they tried to induce Prahlada Maharaja to accept the paths of dharma, artha and kama - religion, economic development and sense gratification (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the words prahrādaṁ grāhayām āsa are important. The words grāhayām āsa literally mean that they tried to induce Prahl...")
- 17:17, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Some of the members of the demoniac civilization, like Prahlada Maharaja, may become the handle for the axe, to assist Lord Visnu, and thus the entire forest of demoniac civilization can be cut to pieces (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of the members of the demoniac civilization, like Prahlāda Mahārāja, may become the handle for the axe, to assist Lord...")
- 17:13, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page An axe alone cannot cut a thorn tree; it needs a handle, which may be made of the wood of a thorn tree. Thus the thorn tree of demoniac civilization can be cut to pieces by the axe of visnu-bhakti, devotional service to Lord Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An axe alone cannot cut a thorn tree; it needs a handle, which may be made of the wood of a thorn tree. Thus the thorn tree of...")
- 17:06, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Sanda and Amarka - compared Prahlada Maharaja to a hard, strong thorn tree that could provide the handle of an axe. They compared Lord Visnu to the axe itself (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"compared Prahlāda Mahārāja to a hard, strong thorn tree that could provide the handle of an axe. They compared Lord Viṣ...")
- 17:01, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Thorn trees generally grow in deserted places, not in sandalwood forests, but the seminal brahmanas Sanda and Amarka compared the dynasty of the Daitya Hiranyakasipu to a sandalwood forest (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thorn trees generally grow in deserted places, not in sandalwood forests, but the seminal brāhmaṇas Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka...")
- 16:55, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In spite of being the son of the demon Hiranyakasipu, Prahlada never feared the chastisements of the seminal brahmana sons of a demoniac father (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In spite of being the son of the demon Hiraṇyakaśipu, Prahlāda never feared the chastisements of the seminal brāhmaṇa s...")
- 16:43, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Because we are training Europeans and Americans to become qualified and are awarding them brahminical status, we are being charged with destroying the Hindu religion (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because we are training Europeans and Americans to become qualified and are awarding them brahminical status, we are being cha...")
- 16:38, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The seminal brahmanas in India, who say that one can become a brahmana only if born in a brahmana family, charge us with ruining the Hindu system of religion. Of course, the fact is that one becomes a brahmana by qualification (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the seminal brāhmaṇas in India, who say that one can become a brāhmaṇa only if born in a brāhmaṇa family, charge us w...")
- 16:28, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Because of their fault of being devotees, the American boys who have sacrificed everything for preaching Krsna consciousness are charged with being members of the CIA (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of their fault of being devotees, the American boys who have sacrificed everything for preaching Kṛṣṇa conscious...")
- 16:23, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page All over the world, ninety-nine percent of the people are godless demons, and therefore our preaching of Krsna consciousness, following in the footsteps of Prahlada Maharaja, is always hampered by many impediments (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All over the world, ninety-nine percent of the people are godless demons, and therefore our preaching of Kṛṣṇa conscious...")
- 16:15, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The members of our Krsna consciousness movement are in a position similar to that of Prahlada Maharaja (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The members of our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement are in a position similar to that of Prahlāda Mahārāja"}} {{notes|}}...")
- 16:11, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In a society or family in which everyone is a demon, for someone to become a Vaisnava is certainly folly. Prahlada Maharaja was charged with bad intelligence because he was among demons, including his teachers, who were supposedly brahmanas (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In a society or family in which everyone is a demon, for someone to become a Vaiṣṇava is certainly folly. Thus Prahlāda M...")
- 16:05, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Because Prahlada had become a devotee, they considered him to be contaminated by bad intelligence and to be the worst descendant in the family of demons. As it is said, where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Prahlāda had become a devotee, they considered him to be contaminated by bad intelligence and to be the worst descend...")
- 15:52, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When the two seminal brahmanas Sanda and Amarka failed to extract from Prahlada Maharaja the cause for his having opinions different from those of his father, they called for a stick with which to chastise him to satisfy their master, Hiranyakasipu (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the two seminal brāhmaṇas Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka failed to extract from Prahlāda Mahārāja the cause for his having...")
- 15:47, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When there are no other arguments, he (the person that disobediently agitates against the government) is punished. In logic, this is called argumentum ad baculum (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there are no other arguments, he is punished. In logic, this is called argumentum ad baculum"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ang...")
- 15:42, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In political affairs, when a person disobediently agitates against the government, four principles are used to suppress him - legal orders, pacification, the offer of a post, or, finally, weapons. When there are no other arguments, he is punished (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In political affairs, when a person disobediently agitates against the government, four principles are used to suppress him—...")
- 15:35, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page That (to satisfy Krsna) is the real qualification of a brahmana. Because Sanda and Amarka were seminal brahmanas and had become servants of such a master as Hiranyakasipu, they unnecessarily wanted to chastise Prahlada Maharaja (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the real qualification of a brāhmaṇa. Because Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka were seminal brāhmaṇas and had become serva...")
- 15:30, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A brahmana is strictly prohibited from becoming a servant of anyone else, for that is the business of dogs and sudras. A dog must satisfy his master, but a brahmana does not have to satisfy anyone; he is simply meant to satisfy Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A brāhmaṇa is strictly prohibited from becoming a servant of anyone else, for that is the business of dogs and śūdras. A...")
- 15:16, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The brahmanas Sanda and Amarka, being seminal sons of Sukracarya, did not actually possess real brahminical qualifications, for they engaged as servants of Hiranyakasipu (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka, being seminal sons of Śukrācārya, did not actually possess real brahminical qualif...")
- 15:11, 30 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The word sukra means "semen." The sons of Sukracarya were brahmanas by birthright, but an actual brahmana is one who possesses the brahminical qualities (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word śukra means "semen." The sons of Śukrācārya were brāhmaṇas by birthright, but an actual brāhmaṇa is one who...")
- 18:34, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One must be freed from all the sinful dirt of material existence. Everyone in this material world is contaminated by material desire (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must be freed from all the sinful dirt of material existence. Everyone in this material world is contaminated by material...")
- 18:24, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A devotee is attracted by Krsna, whereas a nondevotee, being contaminated by the dirt of material enjoyment, is not. This is confirmed by the Lord in Bhagavad-gita (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee is attracted by Kṛṣṇa, whereas a nondevotee, being contaminated by the dirt of material enjoyment, is not. Thi...")
- 18:17, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One must be cleansed of all these designations. Then one will be naturally attracted to Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must be cleansed of all these designations. Then one will be naturally attracted to Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|u...")
- 18:08, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In the material world, everyone is contaminated by the dirt of sense gratification and is acting according to different designations, sometimes as a human being, sometimes a beast, sometimes a demigod or tree, and so on (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, everyone is contaminated by the dirt of sense gratification and is acting according to different design...")
- 18:04, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As soon as one is purified of material contamination, he is again attracted by Krsna sarvopadhi-vinirmuktam tat-paratvena nirmalam - CC Madhya 19.170 (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as one is purified of material contamination, he is again attracted by Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}...")
- 17:59, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu found this view (that everyone is to be attracted by Krsna) deviant, Prahlada said, because of being unnaturally unattracted by Krsna. Hiranyakasipu therefore needed purification (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu found this view deviant, Prahlāda said, because of being unnaturally unattracted by Kṛṣṇa. Hiraṇyaka...")
- 17:51, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In replying to Hiranyakasipu's question about why Prahlada Maharaja had a deviant view, Prahlada said that his view was not deviant, for the natural position of everyone is to be attracted by Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In replying to Hiraṇyakaśipu's question about why Prahlāda Mahārāja had a deviant view, Prahlāda said that his view was...")
- 17:43, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu, who was in the material world, was attracted by women and money, whereas Prahlada Maharaja, being in his natural position, was attracted by Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu, who was in the material world, was attracted by women and money, whereas Prahlāda Mahārāja, being in his...")
- 17:26, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The flowers and fruits in the gardens are attracted, the waves of the Yamuna are attracted, and the land, sky, trees, plants, animals and all other living beings are attracted by Krsna. This is the natural situation of everything in Vrndavana (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The flowers and fruits in the gardens are attracted, the waves of the Yamunā are attracted, and the land, sky, trees, plants,...")
- 17:10, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The typical examples of such attraction are found in Vrndavana, where everything and everyone is attracted by Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The typical examples of such attraction are found in Vṛndāvana, where everything and everyone is attracted by Kṛṣṇa"}...")
- 16:59, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page You (Prahlada's teachers) may think that I (Prahlada) have taken the side of your enemy, but factually He (Visnu) has bestowed a great favor upon me (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You may think that I have taken the side of your enemy, but factually He has bestowed a great favor upon me"}} {{notes|}} {{co...")
- 16:48, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja admitted frankly, "My dear teachers, you wrongly think that Lord Visnu is your enemy, but because He is favorable toward me, I understand that He is the friend of everyone (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja admitted frankly, "My dear teachers, you wrongly think that Lord Viṣṇu is your enemy, but because He...")
- 16:43, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Everyone is actually a servant, not an enemy or friend, and everyone is working under different directions from the Lord, who directs each living entity according to his mentality (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is actually a servant, not an enemy or friend, and everyone is working under different directions from the Lord, who...")
- 16:39, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When a devotee very sincerely wants to render service to the Lord, the Lord dictates in a different way (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a devotee very sincerely wants to render service to the Lord, the Lord dictates in a different way"}} {{notes|}} {{compil...")
- 16:21, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This is Vaikuntha competition. There is no question of enmity between servants. Everyone should be allowed to render service to the Lord to the best of his ability and everyone should appreciate the service of others. Such are the activities of Vaikuntha (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is Vaikuṇṭha competition. There is no question of enmity between servants. Everyone should be allowed to render servi...")
- 16:15, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page There may be rivalries & apparent competition between servants in performing service, but in the Vaikuntha planets the service of another servant is appreciated not condemned. This is Vaikuntha competition. There is no question of enmity between servants (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There may be rivalries and apparent competition between servants in performing service, but in the Vaikuṇṭha planets the service of another servant is appreciated, not condemned. This is Vaikuṇṭha competition. There is no question of enmity between servants"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Visnu Murti}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2016-06-22T12:53:10Z}} {{last|2016-06-22T12:53:10Z}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=1|CC=0|OB=0|Lec=0|Con=...")
- 16:06, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If one actually understands that every one of us is a servant of the Lord, where is the question of enemy or friend (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one actually understands that every one of us is a servant of the Lord, where is the question of enemy or friend"}} {{notes...")
- 16:00, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The actual fact is that everyone is a servant of the Lord, as confirmed in Caitanya-caritamrta by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu (CC Madhya 20.108)). As servants of the Lord, we are one, and there can be no questions of enmity or friendship (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The actual fact is that everyone is a servant of the Lord, as confirmed in Caitanya-caritāmṛta by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabh...")
- 15:49, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (one) falsely thinks, "I am different from my enemy, and my enemy is different from me. The enemy has done this, and therefore my duty is to kill him." This misconception is described in this verse (SB 7.5.12) as bheda-gatasati (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He falsely thinks, "I am different from my enemy, and my enemy is different from me. The enemy has done this, and therefore my...")
- 15:43, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Lord is never an enemy to any of the millions of living entities, but is always a friend to everyone. This is true understanding. If one thinks that the Lord is an enemy, his intelligence is pasu-buddhi, the intelligence of an animal (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is never an enemy to any of the millions of living entities, but is always a friend to everyone. This is true underst...")
- 10:50, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja wanted to reply that an attitude favorable toward Visnu can develop only when the Lord is favorable (sa yadanuvratah). As stated in Bhagavad-gita, Krsna is the friend of everyone (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja wanted to reply that an attitude favorable toward Viṣṇu can develop only when the Lord is favorable (...")
- 10:39, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (Hiranyakasipu) asked, "Who has created this kind of intelligence in you (Prahlada)? Have you developed this consciousness by yourself? Since you are a small boy, someone must have induced you to think this way (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he asked, "Who has created this kind of intelligence in you? Have you developed this consciousness by yourself? Since you are...")
- 10:33, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When a family member is killed by an enemy, all the members of the family would naturally be inimical to the murderer, but Hiranyakasipu saw that Prahlada had become friendly with the murderer (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a family member is killed by an enemy, all the members of the family would naturally be inimical to the murderer, but Hir...")
- 10:29, 29 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu asked Prahlada Maharaja how he had become antagonistic to his family (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu asked Prahlāda Mahārāja how he had become antagonistic to his family"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{c...")
- 17:10, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A devotee should see the Supreme Personality of Godhead to be situated in everyone's heart and should also see every living entity as an eternal servant of the Lord. This vision is called ekatvam, oneness (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee should see the Supreme Personality of Godhead to be situated in everyone's heart and should also see every living en...")
- 17:03, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Everyone should come to the platform of Krsna consciousness and thus feel oneness as a servant of the Lord. Although there are 8,400,000 species of life, a Vaisnava feels this oneness (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone should come to the platform of Kṛṣṇa consciousness and thus feel oneness as a servant of the Lord. Although the...")
- 16:58, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A Vaisnava treats other living entities neither as friends nor as enemies, but instead tries to spread Krsna consciousness, teaching everyone that we are all one as servants of the Supreme Lord but are uselessly wasting our valuable lives (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a Vaiṣṇava treats other living entities neither as friends nor as enemies, but instead tries to spread Kṛṣṇa conscio...")
- 16:43, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Now I am (Prahlada Maharaja) rightly thinking that everyone is an eternal servant of God and that our duty is to serve the supreme master, for then we shall stand on the platform of oneness as servants (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now I am rightly thinking that everyone is an eternal servant of God and that our duty is to serve the supreme master, for the...")
- 16:39, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This mistaken idea has now been corrected and unlike ordinary human beings, I (Prahlada Maharaja) no longer think that I am God and that others are my friends and enemies (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This mistaken idea has now been corrected, and therefore, unlike ordinary human beings, I no longer think that I am God and th...")
- 16:34, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page We are all actually eternal servants of Krsna, but under the influence of the external energy we think that we are separately situated from the Supreme Personality of Godhead as friends and enemies of one another (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are all actually eternal servants of Kṛṣṇa, but under the influence of the external energy we think that we are separ...")
- 16:28, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page By the grace of my spiritual master (Narada Muni) and by the grace of my Lord, Krsna, I (Prahlada Maharaja) have now learned that no one is my enemy and no one is my friend (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by the grace of my spiritual master and by the grace of my Lord, Kṛṣṇa, I have now learned that no one is my enemy and n...")
- 16:22, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When Prahlada Maharaja's teachers and demoniac father asked him how his intelligence had been polluted, Prahlada Maharaja said, "As far as I am concerned, my intelligence has not been polluted (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Prahlāda Mahārāja's teachers and demoniac father asked him how his intelligence had been polluted, Prahlāda Mahārāj...")
- 16:16, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In the liberated stage the conception is that God is the master and that all living entities, being servants of God, are one (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the liberated stage, however, the conception is that God is the master and that all living entities, being servants of God,...")
- 15:22, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page No one is equal to God. The servant cannot be equal to the master (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one is equal to God. The servant cannot be equal to the master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2...")
- 15:08, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This (all of us are servants of the Supreme Lord) had already been taught to Prahlada Maharaja by his spiritual master, Narada, but Prahlada was nonetheless surprised by how a bewildered soul thinks one person his enemy and another his friend (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This had already been taught to Prahlāda Mahārāja by his spiritual master, Nārada, but Prahlāda was nonetheless surprised...")
- 14:45, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Understanding of the master begins from understanding of the spiritual master (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Understanding of the master begins from understanding of the spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL...")
- 14:39, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (a Vaisnava) accepts all other devotees of the Lord as prabhus, masters (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he accepts all other devotees of the Lord as prabhus, masters"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-...")
- 14:31, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As servants of the Supreme Lord, all living entities are one, but a Vaisnava, because of his natural humility, addresses every other living entity as prabhu. A Vaisnava sees other servants to be so advanced that he has much to learn from them (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As servants of the Supreme Lord, all living entities are one, but a Vaiṣṇava, because of his natural humility, addresses e...")
- 14:23, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Every living entity, being part of the Supreme Lord, is meant to serve the Lord, just as every part of the body is meant to serve the whole body (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living entity, being part of the Supreme Lord, is meant to serve the Lord, just as every part of the body is meant to se...")
- 14:19, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Panditah, those who are learned, the equipoised, advanced devotees who have full knowledge of everything, do not see any living entity as an enemy or friend. Instead, with broader vision, they see that everyone is part of Krsna, as confirmed by Caitanya (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"paṇḍitāḥ, those who are actually learned—the equipoised, advanced devotees who have full knowledge of everything—do...")
- 12:22, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page They (the teachers of Prahlada) inquired about the Vaisnavas who stealthily taught it (Vaisnava philosophy) to him, in order that these Vaisnavas might be arrested and killed in the presence of Prahlada's father, Hiranyakasipu (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they inquired about the Vaiṣṇavas who stealthily taught it to him, in order that these Vaiṣṇavas might be arrested and...")
- 12:09, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja's teachers were astonished that a small boy could speak such exalted Vaisnava philosophy (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja's teachers were astonished that a small boy could speak such exalted Vaiṣṇava philosophy"}} {{notes|}...")
- 12:05, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The main duty of the teachers was to inquire who those Vaisnavas were that came to teach Prahlada and spoil his intelligence (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The main duty of the teachers was to inquire who those Vaiṣṇavas were that came to teach Prahlāda and spoil his intellige...")
- 12:01, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It was surprising, of course, that in the same school the other boys of the Daityas were not polluted; only Prahlada Maharaja was supposedly polluted by the instructions of the Vaisnavas (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was surprising, of course, that in the same school the other boys of the Daityas were not polluted; only Prahlāda Mahārā...")
- 11:55, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja was still a boy, and therefore his teachers thought that if they pacified the little boy he would immediately speak the truth, revealing the secret of how the Vaisnavas came there to teach him lessons in devotional service (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was still a boy, and therefore his teachers thought that if they pacified the little boy he would immedia...")
- 11:49, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In the beginning they did not threaten the boy because when threatened he might not identify the real culprits. They very mildly and peacefully inquired (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning they did not threaten the boy because when threatened he might not identify the real culprits. Therefore they...")
- 11:44, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Sanda and Amarka, the priests of the demons, were eager to know from Prahlada Maharaja who the Vaisnavas were that came to instruct him in Krsna consciousness. Their purpose was to discover the names of these Vaisnavas (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka, the priests of the demons, were eager to know from Prahlāda Mahārāja who the Vaiṣṇavas were tha...")
- 11:31, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The preachers of Krsna consciousness must go forward - in their Vaisnava dress or any other dress - for the purpose of preaching (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the preachers of Kṛṣṇa consciousness must go forward—in their Vaiṣṇava dress or any other dress—for the purpose...")
- 11:22, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page What was done by Hiranyakasipu long, long ago is still being done. That is the way of materialistic life. Demons or materialists do not at all like the advancement of Krsna consciousness, and they try to hinder it in many ways (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus what was done by Hiraṇyakaśipu long, long ago is still being done. That is the way of materialistic life. Demons or ma...")
- 11:15, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The greater demons, like Hiranyakasipu, are always prepared to chastise the Vaisnavas, and they try to make arrangements so that Vaisnavas will not come to sell their books and preach Krsna consciousness (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The greater demons, like Hiraṇyakaśipu, are always prepared to chastise the Vaiṣṇavas, and they try to make arrangement...")
- 11:09, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Since Hare Krsna is absolute, whether one chants it jokingly or sincerely, it will have its effect (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since Hare Kṛṣṇa is absolute, whether one chants it jokingly or sincerely, it will have its effect"}} {{notes|}} {{compi...")
- 11:01, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Krsna consciousness is not at all to the liking of the demons of the present age (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not at all to the liking of the demons of the present age"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{com...")
- 10:55, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In our Krsna consciousness movement, the tactic of dressing oneself like an ordinary karmi is necessary because everyone in the demoniac kingdom is against the Vaisnava teachings (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, the tactic of dressing oneself like an ordinary karmī is necessary because everyon...")
- 10:51, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (Hiranyakasipu) asked that saintly persons like Narada not be allowed within the residential quarters of his son, for otherwise Prahlada would be further spoiled by Vaisnava instructions (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He therefore asked that saintly persons like Nārada not be allowed within the residential quarters of his son, for otherwise...")
- 10:47, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu naturally became increasingly angry that his son Prahlada was being influenced by the camp of the enemies (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu naturally became increasingly angry that his son Prahlāda was being influenced by the camp of the enemies"}}...")
- 10:33, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The asura-bhava, the atheistic nature, is directly represented by Hiranyakasipu. Such persons, being mudha and naradhama - fools and rascals, the lowest of men - would never accept Visnu as the Supreme and surrender to Him (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The asura-bhāva, the atheistic nature, is directly represented by Hiraṇyakaśipu. Such persons, being mūḍha and narādha...")
- 10:29, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Lord Visnu, Lord Krsna, says, sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam saranam vraja (BG 18.66) - "Give up all other duties and surrender unto Me" - but demons like Hiranyakasipu never agree to do this (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu, Lord Kṛṣṇa, says, sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja (BG 18.66)—"Give up all oth...")
- 10:25, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu never agreed with the words of Visnu, or Krsna. Rather, he was angered by the intelligence of a Vaisnava (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu never agreed with the words of Viṣṇu, or Kṛṣṇa. Rather, he was angered by the intelligence of a Vai...")
- 10:20, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu, being a demon, would always consider Lord Visnu and His devotees to be his enemies. Therefore the word para-paksa ("on the side of the enemy") is used here - in SB 7.5.6 (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu, being a demon, would always consider Lord Viṣṇu and His devotees to be his enemies. Therefore the word p...")
- 10:13, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In our Krsna consciousness movement we invite all the elderly persons of the world to come to Vrndavana and stay there in retired life, making advancement in spiritual consciousness, Krsna consciousness (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement we therefore invite all the elderly persons of the world to come to Vṛndāvana and...")
- 10:09, 28 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada recommended to his father that accepting vanaprastha life would be better than going deeper and deeper into grham andha-kupam, the blind well of life as a grhastha (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda recommended to his father that accepting vānaprastha life would be better than going deeper and deeper into gṛham...")
- 19:35, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja recommended that his father accept vanaprastha life because as a grhastha he was becoming increasingly demoniac due to bodily attachment (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja recommended that his father accept vānaprastha life because as a gṛhastha he was becoming increasingly...")
- 19:30, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Society must have divisions of brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya and sudra, and for spiritual advancement one must gradually develop as a brahmacari, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasi (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Society must have divisions of brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya and śūdra, and for spiritual advancement one must gradually...")
- 19:27, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If one remains in the bodily conception, one must rot within this material world, and his life will be a failure (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one remains in the bodily conception, one must rot within this material world, and his life will be a failure"}} {{notes|}}...")
- 19:22, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As confirmed in the Visnu Purana (3.8.9): by accepting the institution of varna and asrama, one can very easily elevate himself to the platform of worshiping Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As confirmed in the Viṣṇu Purāṇa (3.8.9), varṇāśramācāravatā puruṣeṇa paraḥ pumān viṣṇur ārādhyate:...")
- 19:18, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In the varnasrama system, one first becomes a brahmacari, then a grhastha, a vanaprastha and finally a sannyasi. Going to the forest means accepting vanaprastha life, which is between grhastha life and sannyasa (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the varṇāśrama system, one first becomes a brahmacārī, then a gṛhastha, a vānaprastha and finally a sannyāsī. Go...")
- 19:14, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja recommended that to stop this material condition of repeated birth and death, one should go to the forest - vana (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja therefore recommended that to stop this material condition of repeated birth and death, one should go to...")
- 19:10, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One should understand himself to be part and parcel of Krsna and thus completely take shelter of His lotus feet for guaranteed spiritual success. Everyone in the material world is in the bodily conception, struggling hard for existence, life after life (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should understand himself to be part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa and thus completely take shelter of His lotus feet for guar...")
- 19:01, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Those who are attached to the bodily conception of life and who thus stick to life as a grhastha, or householder, on the platform of material sense enjoyment, cannot see the welfare of the eternal soul (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are attached to the bodily conception of life and who thus stick to life as a gṛhastha, or householder, on the pla...")
- 18:50, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu thought that Prahlada, being nothing but a small boy with no actual experience, might reply with something pleasing but nothing practical. Prahlada Maharaja, however, being an exalted devotee, had acquired all the qualities of education (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu thought that Prahlāda, being nothing but a small boy with no actual experience, might reply with something p...")
- 18:43, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja was able to solve the most difficult parts of problems because of his advanced Krsna consciousness (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was able to solve the most difficult parts of problems because of his advanced Kṛṣṇa consciousness"...")
- 18:32, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja knew the best of knowledge, and when his father inquired from him, Prahlada gave him that knowledge (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja, therefore, knew the best of knowledge, and when his father inquired from him, Prahlāda gave him that kn...")
- 18:26, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It is impossible, practically speaking, for ordinary men to challenge scientists or philosophers concerning genuine knowledge, but a devotee can challenge them because the best of everything is known to a devotee by the grace of Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is impossible, practically speaking, for ordinary men to challenge scientists or philosophers concerning genuine knowledge,...")
- 18:15, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja, of course, being a perfect devotee, knew everything and could say what the best part of life is (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja, of course, being a perfect devotee, knew everything and could say what the best part of life is"}} {{not...")
- 18:09, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu did not ask his young son (Prahlada) anything that would be very difficult for him to answer; instead, he gave the boy a chance to speak plainly about whatever he thought might be best (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu did not ask his young son anything that would be very difficult for him to answer; instead, he gave the boy a...")
- 18:02, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Although Prahlada Maharaja was obliged to hear the instructions of Sanda and Amarka, he did not like the philosophy of friends and enemies, which forms the basis of politics. He was not interested in this philosophy (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Prahlāda Mahārāja was obliged to hear the instructions of Ṣaṇḍa and Amarka, he did not like the philosophy o...")
- 17:58, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A devotee never creates a situation of friendship and enmity (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee, however, never creates a situation of friendship and enmity"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi...")
- 17:55, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A devotee treats friends and enemies equally by trying to educate them both in Krsna consciousness. Of course, atheistic men do not follow the instructions of pure devotees, but instead consider a devotee their enemy (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a devotee treats friends and enemies equally by trying to educate them both in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Of course, atheistic...")
- 17:45, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The public is concerned with friendly countries and friendly groups or enemy countries and enemy groups, but as stated in Bhagavad-gita, a learned person does not make distinctions between enemies and friends (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The public is concerned with friendly countries and friendly groups or enemy countries and enemy groups, but as stated in Bhag...")
- 17:39, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The very name Sukracarya indicates a person interested in obtaining benefits for his sons and descendants, regardless of how the money comes. A real brahmana would not become a priest for atheistic men (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The very name Śukrācārya, however, indicates a person interested in obtaining benefits for his sons and descendants, regard...")
- 17:35, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Sukracarya should not have become the priest of Hiranyakasipu because Hiranyakasipu and his followers were all atheists. A brahmana should become the priest of a person interested in the advancement of spiritual culture (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukrācārya should not have become the priest of Hiraṇyakaśipu because Hiraṇyakaśipu and his followers were all atheis...")
- 17:30, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The beginning of the life story of Prahlada is recounted as follows. Sukracarya became the priest of the atheists, especially Hiranyakasipu, and thus his two sons, Sanda and Amarka, resided near Hiranyakasipu's residence (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The beginning of the life story of Prahlāda is recounted as follows. Śukrācārya became the priest of the atheists, especia...")
- 17:21, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In the history of human society, an affectionate father is rarely found to chastise a noble and devoted son. Therefore Maharaja Yudhisthira wanted Narada Muni to dissipate his doubt (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the history of human society, an affectionate father is rarely found to chastise a noble and devoted son. Therefore Mahār...")
- 17:12, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A devotee like Narada Muni is addressed as suvrata. Su means "good," and vrata means "vow." Thus the word suvrata refers to a person who has nothing to do with the material world, which is always bad (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee like Nārada Muni is addressed as suvrata. Su means "good," and vrata means "vow." Thus the word suvrata refers to a...")
- 17:05, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.25.25), satam prasangan mama virya-samvido bhavanti hrt-karna-rasayanah kathah: only by association with devotees can one authoritatively understand the position of the Lord and His devotees (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 3.25.25), satāṁ prasaṅgān mama vīrya-saṁvido bhavanti hṛt-karṇa-rasāyanā...")
- 16:53, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page To know about the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the characteristics of His pure devotee, one must inquire from authorities like Devarsi Narada. One cannot inquire about transcendental subject matters from a layman (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To know about the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the characteristics of His pure devotee, one must inquire from authoritie...")
- 16:26, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As stated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in His Siksastaka, the words caksusa pravrsayitam refer to tears falling incessantly from the devotee's eyes. These symptoms, which appear in pure devotional ecstasy, were visible in the body of Prahlada Maharaja (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in His Śikṣāṣṭaka, yugāyitaṁ nimeṣeṇa cakṣuṣā prāvṛṣāyitam....")
- 16:18, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When a devotee feels separation from the Lord, he becomes eager to see where the Lord is, and sometimes when he feels pangs of separation, tears flow incessantly from his half-closed eyes (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a devotee feels separation from the Lord, he becomes eager to see where the Lord is, and sometimes when he feels pangs of...")
- 16:11, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja achieved the spiritual ecstasies described herein (in SB 7.4.40) by his advancement in spiritual understanding (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja achieved the spiritual ecstasies described herein by his advancement in spiritual understanding"}} {{note...")
- 16:05, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The devotee, in full ecstasy, sometimes imitates the pastimes of the Lord, just as the cowherd boys used to imitate the behavior of the jungle animals. However, he does not actually become the Lord (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the devotee, in full ecstasy, sometimes imitates the pastimes of the Lord, just as the cowherd boys used to imitate the behavi...")
- 15:58, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The devotee, without being ashamed due to his surroundings and circumstances, begins to dance, thinking, "Here is my Lord! My Lord is coming (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the devotee, without being ashamed due to his surroundings and circumstances, begins to dance, thinking, "Here is my Lord! My...")
- 15:52, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A devotee like Prahlada sometimes sees that the Lord is coming from a long distance to pacify him, like a mother responding to a child, saying, "My dear child, do not cry. I am coming (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a devotee like Prahlāda sometimes sees that the Lord is coming from a long distance to pacify him, like a mother responding t...")
- 15:43, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Supreme Personality of Godhead is worshiped by the transcendental feelings of a devotee in a relationship of santa, dasya, sakhya, vatsalya or madhurya (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is worshiped by the transcendental feelings of a devotee in a relationship of śānta,...")
- 15:38, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The first realization is impersonal Brahman, but one must go still further to realize Paramatma and eventually the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is worshiped by the transcendental feelings of a devotee (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first realization is impersonal Brahman, but one must go still further to realize Paramātmā and eventually the Supreme P...")
- 15:31, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One must go further and further into spiritual understanding (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must go further and further into spiritual understanding"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-1...")
- 15:28, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Sometimes, thinking himself one with the Supreme, he (Prahlada) imitated the Lord's pastimes, and in separation from the Lord he would sometimes show symptoms of madness. These feelings of a devotee would not be appreciated by impersonalists (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, thinking himself one with the Supreme, he imitated the Lord's pastimes, and in separation from the Lord he would so...")
- 15:20, 27 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja sometimes felt that the Lord was far away from him and therefore called Him loudly. When he saw that the Lord was before him, he was fully jubilant (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja sometimes felt that the Lord was far away from him and therefore called Him loudly. When he saw that the...")
- 18:59, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page These symptoms are called bhava. In The Nectar of Devotion, various bhavas, ecstatic conditions of a devotee, are fully described. These bhavas are visible in the activities of a perfect devotee (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These symptoms are called bhāva. In The Nectar of Devotion, various bhāvas, ecstatic conditions of a devotee, are fully desc...")
- 18:53, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When an exalted devotee feels that Krsna is invisible, he cries in separation, and sometimes, when he sees that Krsna has returned to care for him, he laughs, just as a child sometimes laughs upon understanding that his mother is taking care of him (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When an exalted devotee feels that Kṛṣṇa is invisible, having gone away, he cries in separation, and sometimes, when he...")
- 18:46, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja, being always absorbed in thoughts of Krsna, sometimes felt separation, thinking, "Where is Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja, being always absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa, sometimes felt separation, thinking"|"Where is Kṛṣ...")
- 18:40, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As soon as the mother returns and cares for the child, the child laughs and becomes jubilant (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as the mother returns and cares for the child, the child laughs and becomes jubilant"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefine...")
- 18:32, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This verse (SB 7.4.39) clarifies the comparison of a devotee to a child. If a mother leaves her small child in his bed or cradle and goes away to attend to some family duties, the child immediately understands that his mother has gone away, and he cries (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse further clarifies the comparison of a devotee to a child. If a mother leaves her small child in his bed or cradle a...")
- 18:24, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As a father and mother care for their child, Govinda cared for Prahlada Maharaja, who remained always absorbed in thoughts of Govinda. This is Krsna consciousness. Prahlada Maharaja is the vivid example of perfection in Krsna consciousness (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a father and mother care for their child, Govinda cared for Prahlāda Mahārāja, who remained always absorbed in thoughts...")
- 18:18, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja was exactly like a small child, being cared for by Govinda. The necessary activities of his body were performed without his knowledge (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was exactly like a small child, being cared for by Govinda. The necessary activities of his body were per...")
- 18:12, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A small child, while being cared for by his mother, does not know how the needs of the body for eating, sleeping, lying down, passing water and evacuating are being fulfilled. He is simply satisfied to be on the lap of his mother (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A small child, while being cared for by his mother, does not know how the needs of the body for eating, sleeping, lying down,...")
- 18:01, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page For a small boy to give up playing is impossible, but Prahlada Maharaja, being situated in first-class devotional service, was always absorbed in a trance of Krsna consciousness (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a small boy to give up playing is impossible, but Prahlāda Mahārāja, being situated in first-class devotional service,...")
- 17:55, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Although Prahlada Maharaja was only a boy, he had no interest in playing. As stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.2.42), viraktir anyatra ca: the symptom of perfect Krsna consciousness is that one loses interest in all material activities (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Prahlāda Mahārāja was only a boy, he had no interest in playing. As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 11.2.42), v...")
- 17:48, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja is the approved maha-bhagavata, the supreme devotee. In the previous verse it was stated that he had natural attachment (naisargiki ratih). The symptoms of such natural attachment for Krsna are described in this verse - SB 7.4.37 (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja is the approved mahā-bhāgavata, the supreme devotee. In the previous verse it was stated that he had na...")
- 17:35, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Even if one is an enemy of Krsna, a maha-bhagavata sees him to be engaged in Krsna's service. Another crude example is that everything appears yellow to the jaundiced eye. To a maha-bhagavata, everyone but himself appears to be engaged in Krsna's service (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is an enemy of Kṛṣṇa, a mahā-bhāgavata sees him to be also engaged in Kṛṣṇa's service. Another crude...")
- 17:29, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja was influenced by Krsna, the supreme planet, and thus he could not think of the material world and live without Krsna consciousness. That is the sign of a maha-bhagavata (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja was influenced by Kṛṣṇa, the supreme planet, and thus he could not think of the material world and...")
- 17:23, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It is sometimes said that when one is influenced by evil stars like Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, he cannot make advancement in any prospective activity (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is sometimes said that when one is influenced by evil stars like Saturn, Rāhu or Ketu, he cannot make advancement in any p...")
- 17:12, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page An exalted devotee, or mahatma, who is rarely to be seen, remains fully conscious of Krsna and constantly sees the Lord within the core of his heart (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An exalted devotee, or mahātmā, who is rarely to be seen, remains fully conscious of Kṛṣṇa and constantly sees the Lor...")
- 17:05, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A fully Krsna conscious person, although situated in this material world, does not see anything but Krsna anywhere & everywhere. This is the sign of a maha-bhagavata. The maha-bhagavata sees Krsna everywhere because of his attitude of pure love for Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A fully Kṛṣṇa conscious person, although situated in this material world, does not see anything but Kṛṣṇa, anywher...")
- 16:50, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A great devotee of Krsna, the son of Vasudeva, is a great soul very rarely to be found. Prahlada Maharaja's attachment for Krsna will be explained in the next verse (SB 7.4.37). Krsna-graha-grhitatma (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A great devotee of Kṛṣṇa, the son of Vasudeva, is a great soul very rarely to be found. Prahlāda Mahārāja's attachmen...")
- 16:44, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When this verse (SB 7.4.36) says vasudeve bhagavati, one should understand that Prahlada Maharaja's attachment for Nrsimhadeva was attachment for Krsna, Vasudeva, the son of Vasudeva. Prahlada Maharaja is described as a great mahatma (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when this verse says vāsudeve bhagavati, one should understand that Prahlāda Mahārāja's attachment for Nṛsiṁhadeva was...")
- 16:33, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In his prayers to the ten incarnations, Jayadeva Gosvami says, kesava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagad-isa hare. Prahlada Maharaja was a devotee of Lord Nrsimha, who is Kesava, Krsna Himself (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his prayers to the ten incarnations, Jayadeva Gosvāmī says, keśava dhṛta-narahari-rūpa jaya jagad-īśa hare. Prahlā...")
- 16:25, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Ordinary living beings cannot be so qualified, but a devotee can be qualified like the Supreme Personality of Godhead, not in full but partially (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ordinary living beings cannot be so qualified, but a devotee can be qualified like the Supreme Personality of Godhead, not in...")
- 16:20, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Goloka eva nivasaty akhilatma-bhutah: (BS 5.37) the Lord appears in the core of everyone's heart, yet He exists on His own planet, Goloka Vrndavana. A devotee acquires qualities almost the same as those of the Lord because of unalloyed devotional service (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Goloka eva nivasaty akhilātma-bhūtaḥ: (BS 5.37) the Lord appears in the core of everyone's heart, yet He exists on His own...")
- 16:12, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This transcendental quality of existing simultaneously in different places is another qualification of the Supreme Personality of Godhead (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This transcendental quality of existing simultaneously in different places is another qualification of the Supreme Personality...")
- 16:06, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page From authoritative scripture it is learned that Prahlada Maharaja still lives in Vaikunthaloka as well as within this material world on the planet Sutala (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From authoritative scripture it is learned that Prahlāda Mahārāja still lives in Vaikuṇṭhaloka as well as within this m...")
- 15:57, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Anyone can become a fully qualified brahmana under the direction of a spiritual master. Prahlada Maharaja provided a vivid example of how to think of the spiritual master and accept his directions calmly (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone can become a fully qualified brāhmaṇa under the direction of a spiritual master. Prahlāda Mahārāja provided a viv...")
- 15:47, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The word guru refers to the spiritual master who initiates his disciple into advancement in the science of Krsna, or Krsna consciousness, as stated by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura - sri-bhagavan-mantropadesake gurav ity arthah (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word guru refers to the spiritual master who initiates his disciple into advancement in the science of Kṛṣṇa, or K...")
- 15:35, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A Vaisnava is always obedient to the spiritual master (arya). The word arya refers to one who is advanced in knowledge (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a Vaiṣṇava is always obedient to the spiritual master (ārya). The word ārya refers to one who is advanced in knowledge"}...")
- 15:29, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As the moon never refuses to distribute its pleasing rays even to the home of a candala, a Vaisnava never refuses to act for everyone's welfare (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the moon never refuses to distribute its pleasing rays even to the home of a caṇḍāla, a Vaiṣṇava never refuses to...")
- 15:20, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The six Gosvamis are described in this way: dhiradhira jana-priyau. They were popular with both the gentle and the ruffians. A Vaisnava must be equal to everyone, regardless of one's position (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The six Gosvāmīs, for example, are described in this way: dhīrādhīra jana-priyau. They were popular with both the gentle...")
- 15:14, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A Vaisnava is always determined to understand the Absolute Truth and to understand the Absolute Truth one needs to have full control over his senses and mind. Prahlada Maharaja possessed all these qualities. A Vaisnava is always a well-wisher to everyone (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Vaiṣṇava is always determined to understand the Absolute Truth, and to understand the Absolute Truth one needs to have f...")
- 15:06, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A perfect Vaisnava is also a perfect brahmana, as indicated by the words brahmanyah sila-sampannah (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a perfect Vaiṣṇava is also a perfect brāhmaṇa, as indicated here by the words brahmaṇyaḥ śīla-sampannaḥ"}} {{no...")
- 15:01, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, wisdom, knowledge, and religiousness-these are the qualities by which the brahmanas work." (BG 18.42) These qualities are manifest in the body of a Vaisnava (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, wisdom, knowledge, and religiousness-these are the qualitie...")
- 14:56, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page These (in SB 7.4.31-32) are some of the qualifications of a Vaisnava. A Vaisnava is automatically a brahmana because a Vaisnava has all the good qualities of a brahmana (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are some of the qualifications of a Vaiṣṇava. A Vaiṣṇava is automatically a brāhmaṇa because a Vaiṣṇava h...")
- 14:42, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If one is spiritually advanced, being a staunch, liberal devotee of the Lord, all good qualities are manifest in his body (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is spiritually advanced, being a staunch, liberal devotee of the Lord, all good qualities are manifest in his body"}} {...")
- 14:38, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prahlada Maharaja is praised for having all good qualities because of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead. A pure devotee, who has no motives, has all good qualities, material and spiritual (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja is praised herein for having all good qualities because of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead....")
- 14:21, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page There is no need to approach any demigod separately for the fulfillment of any desire (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no need to approach any demigod separately for the fulfillment of any desire"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{c...")
- 14:12, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Whether one is a karmi, jnani or yogi, if one wants a particular benediction fulfilled, even if it be material, one should approach the Supreme Lord and pray to Him, for then it will be fulfilled (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whether one is a karmī, jñānī or yogī, if one wants a particular benediction fulfilled, even if it be material, one shoul...")
- 12:32, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Since the demigods resort to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, why should the worshipers of the demigods not approach the Supreme Lord for whatever benefits they desire (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the demigods resort to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, why should the worshipers of the demigods not approach the Su...")
- 12:11, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Despite whatever one possesses, if one offends the lotus feet of a Vaisnava he will be vanquished (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Despite whatever one possesses, if one offends the lotus feet of a Vaiṣṇava he will be vanquished"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler...")
- 12:02, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu was certainly enjoying the fruitful results of his austerities, but the Lord says that as soon as he committed an offense at the lotus feet of Prahlada Maharaja he would be ruined (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu was certainly enjoying the fruitful results of his austerities, but here the Lord says that as soon as he com...")
- 11:52, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A Vaisnava like Prahlada Maharaja is described as nirvaira, having no enemies. Elsewhere in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.25.21) it is said: a devotee has no enemies, he is peaceful, he abides by the scriptures, and all his characteristics are sublime (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Vaiṣṇava like Prahlāda Mahārāja is described herein as nirvaira, having no enemies. Elsewhere in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam...")
- 11:43, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Lord clearly says that although Hiranyakasipu had received benedictions from Lord Brahma, these benedictions would be null and void as soon as he committed an offense at the lotus feet of Prahlada Maharaja, his own son (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord clearly says that although Hiraṇyakaśipu had received benedictions from Lord Brahmā, these benedictions would be...")
- 11:36, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If one is an offender at the lotus feet of a brahmana or Vaisnava, his offenses uproot all his auspicious activities. One should very carefully guard against committing vaisnava-aparadha, or offenses at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is an offender at the lotus feet of a brāhmaṇa or Vaiṣṇava, his offenses uproot all his auspicious activities. O...")
- 11:25, 26 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Of all sinful activities, an offense to a pure devotee, or Vaisnava, is the most severe (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of all sinful activities, an offense to a pure devotee, or Vaiṣṇava, is the most severe"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}}...")
- 17:54, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Pure devotees are fully satisfied by glorifying the Lord. Such glorification is called kirtana (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotees, therefore, are fully satisfied by glorifying the Lord. Such glorification is called kīrtana"}} {{notes|}} {{co...")
- 17:35, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The vibration of God's voice appeared in the presence of all the devotees, and although the person vibrating the sound was unseen to them, they were meeting or seeing God because they were offering prayers and because the vibration of God was present (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vibration of the Lord's voice appeared in the presence of all the devotees, and although the person vibrating the sound wa...")
- 17:29, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page All of these (the nine activities in devotional service) are ways of seeing Him (God), for everything done in devotional service is a means of direct contact with the Lord (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all of these are ways of seeing Him, for everything done in devotional service is a means of direct contact with the Lord"}} {...")
- 17:19, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In bhakti there are nine different activities: sravanam kirtanam visnoh smaranam pada-sevanam/ arcanam vandanam dasyam sakhyam atma-nivedanam (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In bhakti there are nine different activities: śravaṇaṁ kīrtanaṁ viṣṇoḥ smaraṇaṁ pāda-sevanam/ arcanaṁ va...")
- 17:12, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The ability to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead or to see Him or talk with Him depends on one's advancement in devotional service, which is called bhakti (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the ability to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead or to see Him or talk with Him depends on one's advancement in de...")
- 17:06, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Sometimes people are very much eager to see God. In considering the word mad-darsanam, "seeing Me," which is mentioned in this verse (SB 7.4.25-26), one should note that in Bhagavad-gita the Lord says, bhaktya mam abhijanati (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes people are very much eager to see God. In considering the word mad-darśanam, "seeing Me," which is mentioned in thi...")
- 16:54, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If one takes shelter of a dhama, worship of the Lord becomes very easy, and resultant spiritual advancement quickly takes place. In fact, in India one may still go to Vrndavana and similar places to achieve the results of spiritual activities quickly (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one takes shelter of such a dhāma, worship of the Lord becomes very easy, and resultant spiritual advancement quickly take...")
- 16:40, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page On this earth there are such places as Vrndavana and Ayodhya, which are called dhamas. In the dhama, there is no influence from Kali-yuga or any demon (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"on this earth there are such places as Vṛndāvana and Ayodhyā, which are called dhāmas. In the dhāma, there is no influen...")
- 16:33, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page What is the purpose of saying: "in that direction where Hari is situated?" During Hiranyakasipu's time, his influence was everywhere, but he could not force his influence into the places where the Supreme Personality of Godhead had His pastimes (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"what is the purpose of saying tasyai kāṣṭhāyai—"in that direction where Hari is situated?" During Hiraṇyakaśipu's t...")
- 16:26, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The two words tasyai kasthayai are very significant. Everywhere, in every direction, in every heart and in every atom, the Supreme Personality of Godhead is situated in His features as Brahman and Paramatma (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two words tasyai kāṣṭhāyai are very significant. Everywhere, in every direction, in every heart and in every atom, t...")
- 16:18, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In all circumstances, one should seek shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Then there will be no danger under any circumstances (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In all circumstances, one should seek shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Then there will be no danger under any ci...")
- 16:11, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If a dog is swimming in the water and one wants to cross the ocean by catching hold of the dog's tail, certainly he is foolish. Similarly, if in distress one seeks shelter of a demigod, he is foolish, for his efforts will be fruitless (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a dog is swimming in the water and one wants to cross the ocean by catching hold of the dog's tail, certainly he is foolish...")
- 16:02, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page All the inhabitants of the various planets, being unable to find any other shelter, were obliged to seek shelter at the lotus feet of the supreme friend - Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the inhabitants of the various planets, being unable to find any other shelter, were obliged to seek shelter at the lotus...")
- 15:56, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is actually the best friend of everyone. In a condition of distress or misery, one wants to seek shelter of a well-wishing friend. The well-wishing friend of the perfect order is Lord Sri Krsna (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, is actually the best friend of everyone. In a condition of distress or misery...")
- 15:43, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As soon as one transgresses the laws of sastra, he immediately enters upon the path of destruction (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as one transgresses the laws of śāstra, he immediately enters upon the path of destruction"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|...")
- 15:35, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One should act according to the direction of the sastra, but the material energy is so powerful that as soon as one becomes materially opulent, he begins to transgress the sastric laws (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should act according to the direction of the śāstra, but the material energy is so powerful that as soon as one becomes...")
- 15:28, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The word sastra refers to that which controls our activities. We cannot violate or transgress the laws and regulative principles mentioned in the sastras. Bhagavad-gita repeatedly confirms this (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word śāstra refers to that which controls our activities. We cannot violate or transgress the laws and regulative princi...")
- 15:20, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page There have been many instances in which demons, after achieving material opulences, have become extremely proud, so much so that they have transgressed the laws and regulations given in the authoritative sastras. Hiranyakasipu acted in this way (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There have been many instances in which demons, after achieving material opulences, have become extremely proud, so much so th...")
- 15:08, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As far as material sense gratification is concerned, materialists may go on increasing their enjoyment as far as they can imagine, but because people in such a material condition are servants of their senses, they cannot be satisfied (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as material sense gratification is concerned, materialists may go on increasing their enjoyment as far as they can imag...")
- 15:01, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Materialists are very much advanced in enjoying money and women, yet dissatisfaction prevails within human society because human society cannot be happy and peaceful without Krsna consciousness (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Materialists are very much advanced in enjoying money and women, yet dissatisfaction prevails within human society because hum...")
- 14:53, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This is an example of asuric life. Atheists can advance materially and create an extremely comfortable situation for the senses, but because they are controlled by the senses, they cannot be satisfied. This is the effect of modern civilization (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is an example of asuric life. Atheists can advance materially and create an extremely comfortable situation for the sense...")
- 14:46, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu by dint of his austere performance of mystic yoga, became so powerful that he alone took charge of everything, without assistance from the demigods (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu, however, by dint of his austere performance of mystic yoga, became so powerful that he alone took charge of...")
- 14:38, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page King Indra is in charge of pouring water, the demigod Vayu controls the air and dries up the water, whereas the demigod controlling fire burns everything (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Indra is in charge of pouring water, the demigod Vāyu controls the air and dries up the water, whereas the demigod contr...")
- 14:27, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It is said in the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam: this material world is conducted by fire, water and earth, which combine and take shape. It is mentioned that the three modes of nature (prthag gunan) act under the direction of different demigods (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, tejo-vāri-mṛdāṁ yathā vinimayaḥ: this material world is conducte...")
- 14:12, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page These authorities (Vyasadeva and Sukadeva Gosvami), differ from modern scientists who conclude from their imperfect sensual experience that only this planet is inhabited by living beings whereas the other planets are all vacant or full of dust (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These authorities differ from modern scientists who conclude from their imperfect sensual experience that only this planet is...")
- 14:05, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As far as we are concerned, we follow the authority of Vyasadeva and Sukadeva Gosvami, who have described the universal situation according to the Vedic literature (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as we are concerned, we follow the authority of Vyāsadeva and Śukadeva Gosvāmī, who have described the universal si...")
- 13:42, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The asuras sometimes become so powerful that they can engage even Narada Muni and similar devotees in their service. This does not mean that Narada was subordinate to Hiranyakasipu (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The asuras sometimes become so powerful that they can engage even Nārada Muni and similar devotees in their service. This doe...")
- 13:35, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page All the demigods are called tri-pistapa, and the same word tri applies to Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and Lord Visnu (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the demigods are called tri-piṣṭapa, and the same word tri applies to Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and Lord Viṣṇu"}} {...")
- 13:22, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In the Skanda Purana there is this description: upayanam daduh sarve vina devan hiranyakah. Hiranyakasipu was so powerful that everyone but the three principal demigods - namely Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and Lord Visnu - engaged in his service (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Skanda Purāṇa there is this description: upāyanaṁ daduḥ sarve vinā devān hiraṇyakaḥ. Hiraṇyakaśipu was...")
- 11:04, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It appears that even in the higher planetary systems, to which people are promoted by pious activities, disturbances are created by asuras like Hiranyakasipu. No one in the three worlds can live in peace and prosperity without disturbance (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that even in the higher planetary systems, to which people are promoted by pious activities, disturbances are creat...")
- 10:55, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu was so alert against being burnt to ashes by the anger of great sages like Bhrgu that by dint of austerity he surpassed their power and placed even them under his subordination (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu was so alert against being burnt to ashes by the anger of great sages like Bhṛgu that by dint of austerity...")
- 10:49, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Maharaja Vena was afraid of some of the great sages such as Bhrgu, whereas Hiranyakasipu ruled in such a way that everyone feared him but Lord Visnu, Lord Brahma and Lord Siva (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Vena was afraid of some of the great sages such as Bhṛgu, whereas Hiraṇyakaśipu ruled in such a way that every...")
- 10:42, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti has compared Hiranyakasipu to Maharaja Vena, who was also atheistic and scornful of the ritualistic ceremonies mentioned in the Vedas (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī has compared Hiraṇyakaśipu to Mahārāja Vena, who was also atheistic and scornful of the...")
- 10:37, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Hiranyakasipu was so powerful in the heavenly planets that all the demigods except Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and Lord Visnu were forced to engage in his service. Indeed, they were afraid of being severely punished if they disobeyed him (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu was so powerful in the heavenly planets that all the demigods except Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and Lord Viṣ...")
- 10:31, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Direct information received from the Vedic literature is perfect. We cannot accept the statement that there are no opulent residences on planets other than this earth (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Direct information received from the Vedic literature, however, is perfect, We therefore cannot accept the statement that ther...")
- 10:24, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Although such instruments (telescopes) are needed because the vision of the so-called scientists is imperfect, the instruments themselves are also imperfect. The upper planets cannot be appraised by imperfect men using imperfect man-made instruments (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although such instruments are needed because the vision of the so-called scientists is imperfect, the instruments themselves a...")
- 10:08, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In the upper planets, where there are not only beautiful buildings, but also many opulent gardens and parks, which are described as nandana-devodyana, gardens quite fit to be enjoyed by the demigods (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the upper planets, where there are not only beautiful buildings, but also many opulent gardens and parks, which are describ...")
- 09:56, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page All the heavenly planets of the upper planetary system are thousands upon thousands of times more opulent than the lower planetary system in which we live (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the heavenly planets of the upper planetary system are thousands upon thousands of times more opulent than the lower plane...")
- 09:52, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It is not possible to convince modern scientists of the Vedic information about the universe. Nonetheless, we are not very impressed by the words of scientists who say that all other planets are vacant and that only the earth is full of living entities (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is not possible to convince modern scientists of the Vedic information about the universe. Nonetheless, we are not very muc...")
- 09:46, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page These scientists claim to have launched excursions to the moon, where they have found no living entities but only big craters full of dust and stone, although in fact the moon is so brilliant that it acts like the sun in illuminating the entire universe (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These scientists claim to have launched excursions to the moon, where they have found no living entities but only big craters...")
- 09:39, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The word garuda in this verse (SB 7.4. 5-7) indicates that there are planets of great birds like Garuda (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word garuḍa in this verse indicates that there are planets of great birds like Garuḍa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}...")
- 09:34, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A demoniac person, in spite of acquiring all the opulences possible to obtain in this universe, continues to be envious of the Supreme Personality of Godhead (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A demoniac person, in spite of acquiring all the opulences possible to obtain in this universe, continues to be envious of the...")
- 09:29, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Since Brahma had promised, he wanted to grant all the benedictions asked (by Hiranyakasipu). The word durlabhan indicates that one should not take benedictions one cannot enjoy peacefully (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since Brahmā had promised, he wanted to grant all the benedictions asked. The word durlabhān indicates that one should not t...")
- 09:24, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Lord Brahma informed Hiranyakasipu that although he was ready to offer him whatever he had asked, the result of the benedictions would be very difficult for Hiranyakasipu to maintain (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā informed Hiraṇyakaśipu that although he was ready to offer him whatever he had asked, the result of the benedi...")
- 09:19, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If one possesses more and more, a benediction itself may become a curse, for just as achieving material opulence in this material world requires great strength and endeavor, maintaining it also requires great endeavor (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one possesses more and more, a benediction itself may become a curse, for just as achieving material opulence in this mater...")
- 09:13, 25 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Material benedictions are not always exactly worthy of being called benedictions (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material benedictions are not always exactly worthy of being called benedictions"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|...")
- 18:52, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One should not hear anything about Krsna from a non-Vaisnava (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not hear anything about Kṛṣṇa from a non-Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}} {...")
- 18:47, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Quoting from Padma Purana, Sri Sanatana Gosvami has strictly forbidden us to hear about the activities of the Lord and His devotees from the mouths of nondevotees (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Quoting from Padma Purāṇa, Śrī Sanātana Gosvāmī has strictly forbidden us to hear about the activities of the Lord and...")
- 18:42, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's secretary also advised that one learn the history of Srimad-Bhagavatam from a devotee. One should not hear the statements of Srimad-Bhagavatam from professional reciters, or else they will not be effective (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's secretary also advised that one learn the history of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from a devotee: yāha,...")
- 18:34, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Anything about devotional service or the characteristics of the Lord and His devotees must be heard from a devotee, not from a professional reciter. This is advised herein - SB 6.17.40 (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anything about devotional service or the characteristics of the Lord and His devotees must be heard from a devotee, not from a...")
- 18:27, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The historical incidents in the puranas such as the history of Citraketu explained in the Bhagavata Purana, are sometimes misunderstood by outsiders, or nondevotees. Sukadeva Gosvami advised that the history of Citraketu be heard from a devotee (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The historical incidents in the purāṇas, such as the history of Citraketu explained in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa, are someti...")
- 18:18, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Although Vrtrasura was known as an asura, or demon, he did not lose his consciousness of Krsna or devotional service (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Vṛtrāsura was known as an asura, or demon, he did not lose his consciousness of Kṛṣṇa or devotional service"...")
- 18:12, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Even if a bhakti-yogi falls, he takes birth in a rich family or family of brahmanas, in which he again starts devotional activities from the point where he left off (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if a bhakti-yogī falls, he takes birth in a rich family or family of brāhmaṇas, in which he again starts devotional a...")
- 18:04, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Once one is advanced in devotional service, his spiritual assets are never lost under any circumstances. Whatever spiritual advancement he has achieved continues. This is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once one is advanced in devotional service, his spiritual assets are never lost under any circumstances. Whatever spiritual ad...")
- 17:55, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Jnana-vijnana-samyutah: his spiritual knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge in life were not lost. Therefore it is said that even if a devotee falls down for some reason, he is still not lost (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jñāna-vijñāna-saṁyutaḥ: his spiritual knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge in life were not lost....")
- 17:46, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The word yoni is generally understood to mean jati-family, group or species. Although Vrtrasura appeared in a family of demons, it is clearly said that his knowledge of spiritual life still existed (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word yoni is generally understood to mean jāti-family, group or species. Although Vṛtrāsura appeared in a family of de...")
- 17:38, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When a less intelligent person has some power, he wants to use it for sense gratification. This is not the behavior of a devotee (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a less intelligent person has some power, he wants to use it for sense gratification. This is not the behavior of a devot...")
- 17:35, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Being protected by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, a devotee is always powerful, but a devotee does not wish to show his power unnecessarily (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being protected by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, a devotee is always powerful, but a devotee does not wish to show his p...")
- 17:23, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Citraketu very sportingly felt that since the mother wanted to curse him, he could accept this curse just to please her. This is called sadhu-laksanam, the characteristic of a sadhu, or a devotee (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu very sportingly felt that since the mother wanted to curse him, he could accept this curse just to please her. This...")
- 17:16, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page King Citraketu was so exalted in his character that in spite of being wrongly cursed by Parvati, he immediately descended from his airplane and bowed his head before the mother, accepting her curse (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Citraketu was so exalted in his character that in spite of being wrongly cursed by Pārvatī, he immediately descended fr...")
- 17:10, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Upon being informed by Lord Siva, mother Parvati could understand that she was wrong in cursing Citraketu (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon being informed by Lord Śiva, mother Pārvatī could understand that she was wrong in cursing Citraketu"}} {{notes|}} {{c...")
- 17:05, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When Parvati remembered her former behavior in cursing Citraketu, she became very much ashamed and covered her face with the skirt of her sari, admitting that she was wrong in cursing Citraketu (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Pārvatī remembered her former behavior in cursing Citraketu, she became very much ashamed and covered her face with the...")
- 17:00, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura remarks that the word santa-dhih means sviya-purva-svabhava-smrtya (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura remarks that the word śānta-dhīḥ means svīya-pūrva-svabhāva-smṛtyā"}} {...")
- 16:55, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Mother Parvati could not appreciate Citraketu's position, and she cursed him, but when she understood the instructions of Lord Siva she was ashamed (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mother Pārvatī could not appreciate Citraketu's position, and therefore she cursed him, but when she understood the instruct...")
- 16:50, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Upon hearing the instructions of Lord Siva, Parvati must have been very much ashamed for cursing Citraketu to become a demon (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon hearing the instructions of Lord Śiva, Pārvatī must have been very much ashamed for cursing Citraketu to become a demo...")
- 16:45, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Lord Siva wanted to criticize Citraketu for externally posing as a great devotee but being interested in enjoying with the Vidyadhari women. These were all friendly jokes; there was nothing serious for which Citraketu should have been cursed by Parvati (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva wanted to criticize Citraketu for externally posing as a great devotee but being interested in enjoying with the Vi...")
- 16:38, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Citraketu wanted to criticize the behavior of his friend Lord Siva because Lord Siva was sitting with his wife on his lap (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu wanted to criticize the behavior of his friend Lord Śiva because Lord Śiva was sitting with his wife on his lap"}}...")
- 16:24, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Even in the higher statuses of life there is a difference between the understanding of a male and that of a female (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even in the higher statuses of life there is a difference between the understanding of a male and that of a female"}} {{notes|...")
- 16:20, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Here is a difference between male and female that exists even in the higher statuses of life-in fact, even between Lord Siva and his wife. Lord Siva could understand Citraketu very nicely, but Parvati could not (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is a difference between male and female that exists even in the higher statuses of life-in fact, even between Lord Śiva...")
- 16:12, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Siva tried to convince his wife, Parvati, that her cursing of Citraketu was not very sensible (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śiva tried to convince his wife, Pārvatī, that her cursing of Citraketu was not very sensible"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ange...")
- 16:08, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Both he and I (Siva) are on the same level as servants of God. We are always friends and sometimes we enjoy joking words between us. When Citraketu loudly laughed at my behavior, he did so on friendly terms, and therefore there was no reason to curse him (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"both he and I are on the same level as servants of the Lord. We are always friends, and sometimes we enjoy joking words betwee...")
- 15:58, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It is clear that the devotees of the Lord are always extremely dear to Him (God). In effect, Lord Siva told Parvati, "Both Citraketu and I are always very dear to the Supreme Lord (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From this statement by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, it is clear that the devotees of the Lord are always extremely dear...")
- 15:52, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Qualitatively, they are one and the same - God and His devotees (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Qualitatively, they are one and the same"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-11-24T15:52:53Z}} {{l...")
- 15:32, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The living entity in his pure condition is always very near and dear to the Lord, and the Lord is dear to him. There is no question of partiality or enmity (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living entity in his pure condition is always very near and dear to the Lord, and the Lord is dear to him. There is no que...")
- 15:25, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Because the three modes of material nature intervene between the Lord and the living beings, these different relationships appear (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the three modes of material nature intervene between the Lord and the living beings, these different relationships app...")
- 15:21, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Relationships of dearness or enmity between the Supreme Lord and the living beings are due to the intervention of the illusory energy (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Relationships of dearness or enmity between the Supreme Lord and the living beings are due to the intervention of the illusory...")
- 15:14, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Supreme Personality of Godhead, in His second feature, is the Supersoul of all living entities. As one's self is extremely dear, the Superself of the self is still more dear. No one can be the enemy of the friendly Superself, who is equal to everyone (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, in His second feature, is the Supersoul of all living entities. As one's self is extremely...")
- 15:06, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Siva is above the ordinary human beings, yet be is unable to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Siva is not among the ordinary living entities, nor is he in the category of Lord Visnu. He is between Lord Visnu and the common living entity (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva, of course, is above the ordinary human beings, yet be is unable to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead....")
- 14:55, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Lord, being ananta, has an unlimited number of forms. Therefore, how is it possible for an ordinary, common man to understand Him (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, being ananta, has an unlimited number of forms. Therefore, how is it possible for an ordinary, common man to underst...")
- 14:50, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Lord Siva places himself as one of the nondevotees, who cannot understand the identity of the Supreme Lord (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva places himself as one of the nondevotees, who cannot understand the identity of the Supreme Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{co...")
- 14:45, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Absolute Truth is easier to understand for a devotee than for jnanis who simply speculate to understand Vasudeva. Lord Siva confirms this statement (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Absolute Truth is easier to understand for a devotee than for jñānīs who simply speculate to understand Vāsudeva. Lord...")
- 14:40, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page They (the jnanis) simply think of becoming free from the contamination of the material world, but because they do not take shelter at the lotus feet of Vasudeva their knowledge is impure. When they become pure they surrender to the lotus feet of Vasudeva (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They simply think of becoming free from the contamination of the material world, but because they do not take shelter at the l...")
- 14:22, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The speculative philosopher tries to understand that this material world is false by cultivating knowledge, but this understanding is automatically manifested in the person of a devotee, without separate endeavor (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The speculative philosopher tries to understand that this material world is false by cultivating knowledge, but this understan...")
- 14:11, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One who engages in unalloyed devotional service to Vasudeva, Krsna, automatically becomes aware of this material world, and therefore he is naturally detached. This detachment is possible because of his high standard of knowledge (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who engages in unalloyed devotional service to Vāsudeva, Kṛṣṇa, automatically becomes aware of this material world,...")
- 13:59, 24 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Because of his (the devotee's) unalloyed devotion to Vasudeva, this knowledge and detachment are automatically manifested in his person (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of his unalloyed devotion to Vāsudeva, this knowledge and detachment are automatically manifested in his person"}} {{...")
- 19:23, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The mind is the via medium in both dreams and wakefulness, and everything created by the mind in terms of sankalpa and vikalpa, acceptance and rejection, is called manodharma, or mental concoction (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mind is the via medium in both dreams and wakefulness, and everything created by the mind in terms of saṅkalpa and vikal...")
- 19:16, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In dreams we sometimes enjoy eating sweet rice and sometimes suffer as if one of our beloved family members had died (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In dreams we sometimes enjoy eating sweet rice and sometimes suffer as if one of our beloved family members had died"}} {{note...")
- 19:13, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (one) will never feel the distresses of the world of duality. In any condition of life one will be happy if he chants the holy name of the Lord (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he will never feel the distresses of the world of duality. In any condition of life one will be happy if he chants the holy na...")
- 19:08, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page By His personal behavior, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu showed that He was never distressed but always happy in chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. One should follow in the footsteps of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and engage constantly in chanting the maha-mantra (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By His personal behavior, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu showed that He was never distressed but always happy in chanting the Hare...")
- 18:56, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A flower garland is originally very nice, but by mistake, for want of mature knowledge, one may consider it a snake. In this connection there is a statement by Prabodhananda Sarasvati: visvam purna-sukhayate (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a flower garland is originally very nice, but by mistake, for want of mature knowledge, one may consider it a snake. In this c...")
- 18:13, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A sleeping man creates his happiness and distress by dreaming, although actually they have no existence (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sleeping man creates his happiness and distress by dreaming, although actually they have no existence"}} {{notes|}} {{compil...")
- 18:08, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The distinctions between happiness and distress in the material world of duality are simply mental concoctions, for the so-called happiness and distress are actually one and the same (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The distinctions between happiness and distress in the material world of duality are simply mental concoctions, for the so-called happiness and distress are actually one and the same"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|13May12}} {{last|13May12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=1|CC=0|OB=0|Lec=0|Con=0|Let=0}}...", and the only contributor was "Mayapur" (talk))
- 18:00, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Haridasa Thakura was beaten with cane in twenty-two bazaars, but he was never disturbed; instead, he smilingly tolerated the beating. Despite the disturbing dualities of the material world, devotees are not disturbed at all (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Haridāsa Ṭhākura was beaten with cane in twenty-two bazaars, but he was never disturbed; instead, he smilingly tolerated t...")
- 17:53, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Those who are not narayana-para, pure devotees, must be disturbed by this duality of the material world, whereas devotees who are simply attached to the service of the Lord are not at all disturbed by it (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are not nārāyaṇa-para, pure devotees, must be disturbed by this duality of the material world, whereas devotees...")
- 17:45, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Durga, the goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Siva is extremely powerful. She can create, maintain and annihilate any number of universes by her sweet will, but she acts under the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, not independently (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Durgā—the goddess Pārvatī, the wife of Lord Śiva—is extremely powerful. She can create, maintain and annihilate any nu...")
- 17:38, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In Bhagavad-gita we find: (BG 9.10) the material world works under the direction of the goddess Durga, the material energy of the Lord, but she acts under the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is also confirmed in the Brahma-samhita (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā we find, mayādhyakṣeṇa prakṛtiḥ sūyate sa-carācaram: (BG 9.10) the material world works under th...")
- 17:32, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page They (devotees of God) have no eagerness to be happy by being placed in the heavenly planets, becoming liberated or becoming one with Brahman, the supreme effulgence. These benefits do not appeal them. They are interested in giving direct service to God (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They have no eagerness to be happy by being placed in the heavenly planets, becoming liberated or becoming one with Brahman, t...")
- 17:25, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page By using the word bhrtya-bhrtyanam, Lord Siva pointed out that although Citraketu provided one example of tolerance and excellence, all the devotees who have taken shelter of the Lord as eternal servants are glorious (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By using the word bhṛtya-bhṛtyānām, Lord Śiva pointed out that although Citraketu provided one example of tolerance and...")
- 17:18, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This is their excellence. Anukulyena krsnanusilanam: (CC Madhya 19.167) they (the devotees of God) are liberally engaged in the service of the Lord, and therefore they are excellent (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is their excellence. Ānukūlyena kṛṣṇānuśīlanam: (CC Madhya 19.167) they are liberally engaged in the service o...")
- 17:04, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Parvati might naturally have inquired how devotees become so exalted. Therefore this verse (SB 6.17.28) explains that they are narayana-para, simply dependent on Narayana (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pārvatī might naturally have inquired how devotees become so exalted. Therefore this verse explains that they are nārāya...")
- 16:57, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Lord Siva forbade Parvati to commit the mistake of cursing a devotee like Citraketu. He indicated that although she was powerful, the King, without showing any power, had excelled her power by his tolerance (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva forbade Pārvatī to commit the mistake of cursing a devotee like Citraketu. He indicated that although she was pow...")
- 16:50, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As stated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, taror api sahisnuna. Just like a tree, a devotee can tolerate all kinds of curses and reversals in life. This is the excellence of a devotee (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, taror api sahiṣṇunā. Just like a tree, a devotee can tolerate all kinds of curse...")
- 16:43, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page By mildly tolerating your (Parvati's) curse, he (Citraketu) has certainly excelled the glory of your beauty and your power to curse him (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By mildly tolerating your curse, he has certainly excelled the glory of your beauty and your power to curse him"}} {{notes|}}...")
- 16:34, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Although you (Parvati) cursed the King (Citraketu), he was not at all afraid or sorry. He offered respect to you, called you mother & accepted your curse thinking himself faulty. He did not say anything in retaliation. This is the excellence of a devotee (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although you cursed the King, he was not at all afraid or sorry. Rather, he offered respect to you, called you mother and acce...")
- 16:28, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Lord Siva smiled when he joked with his wife in that way, for others cannot speak like that. "The Supreme Lord," Siva continued, "is always exalted in His activities, and here is another example of His wonderful influence upon King Citraketu, His devotee (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva smiled when he joked with his wife in that way, for others cannot speak like that. "The Supreme Lord," Śiva contin...")
- 16:18, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Siva, the husband of Parvati, told his wife, "My dear Parvati, you are very beautiful in your bodily features. You are glorious. But I do not think that you can compete with the beauty and glory of devotees who have become servants of the servants of God (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva, the husband of Pārvatī, told his wife, "My dear Pārvatī, you are very beautiful in your bodily features. Certa...")
- 16:08, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Being fully aware of how the results of one's karma accrue by the laws of nature, Citraketu did not want to be released from Parvati's curse (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being fully aware of how the results of one's karma accrue by the laws of nature, Citraketu did not want to be released from P...")
- 15:53, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Supreme Lord is neutral to everyone, but for the maintenance of law and order His supreme government has various departments, which control the activities of the living entities (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Lord is neutral to everyone, but for the maintenance of law and order His supreme government has various departmen...")
- 15:47, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Although the government is ultimately the supreme authority, the justice is administered by the departments of the government, and the government is not responsible for the individual judgments. Therefore the government is equal to all the citizens (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the government is ultimately the supreme authority, the justice is administered by the departments of the government,...")
- 15:41, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page By the order of a judge, one person is released from jail, and another is imprisoned, but the judge is not responsible, for the distress and happiness of these different people is due to their own activities (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the order of a judge, one person is released from jail, and another is imprisoned, but the judge is not responsible, for th...")
- 15:36, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page These (happiness and distress, or bondage and liberation) are due to the results of the fruitive activities of the living entities within this material world (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are due to the results of the fruitive activities of the living entities within this material world"}} {{notes|}} {{comp...")
- 15:29, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the ultimate doer of everything, in His original transcendental existence He is not responsible for the happiness and distress, or bondage and liberation, of the conditioned souls (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the ultimate doer of everything, in His original transcendental existence He is...")
- 15:20, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page After the varieties of living entities are created, they are subject to happiness and distress according to their association (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the varieties of living entities are created, they are subject to happiness and distress according to their association"...")
- 15:14, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The material world consists of three modes of material nature - sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-guna. By sattva-guna the Lord maintains the material world, by rajo-guna He creates it, and by tamo-guna He annihilates it (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material world consists of three modes of material nature—sattva-guṇa, rajo-guṇa and tamo-guṇa. By sattva-guṇa t...")
- 15:08, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Lord has His own energies (CC Madhya 13.65, purport), and one of them, namely the external energy, creates the material world and the varieties of happiness and distress for the conditioned souls under the supervision of the Lord (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord has His own energies (parāsya śaktir vividhaiva śrūyate (CC Madhya 13.65, purport)), and one of them, namely the...")
- 15:02, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The question may be raised why the living entities are situated in different conditions and who has arranged this. The answer is that it has been done by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, without anyone's help (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The question may be raised why the living entities are situated in different conditions and who has arranged this. The answer...")
- 14:55, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (one) is not concerned with happiness or distress, curses or favors, or heavenly or hellish planets. He sees no distinction between them (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is not concerned with happiness or distress, curses or favors, or heavenly or hellish planets. He sees no distinction betwe...")
- 14:48, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When one comes to his senses - when he becomes Krsna conscious - he is no longer concerned with the various conditions of this material world (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one comes to his senses—when he becomes Kṛṣṇa conscious—he is no longer concerned with the various conditions o...")
- 14:43, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The so-called temporary happiness of the world is also misery, but in ignorance we cannot understand this. That is the actual position (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The so-called temporary happiness of the world is also misery, but in ignorance we cannot understand this. That is the actual...")
- 14:39, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says in this regard that being put into this material world is like being thrown into a mine of salt. If one falls into a mine of salt, he tastes only salt wherever he goes. Similarly, this material world is full of miseries (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura says in this regard that being put into this material world is like being thrown i...")
- 14:31, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Krsna wants us to give up all other engagements and surrender unto Him. If we do so, where will the cause and effect of this material world be? There is nothing like cause and effect for the surrendered soul (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa wants us to give up all other engagements and surrender unto Him. If we do so, where will the cause and effect of...")
- 14:19, 23 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura sings, (miche) mayara vase, yaccha bhese', khaccha habudubu, bhai: "My dear living entities within this material world, why are you being carried away by the waves of the modes of material nature (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura sings, (miche) māyāra vaśe, yāccha bhese', khāccha hābuḍubu, bhāi: "My dear living en...")
- 19:17, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Everything is done under the superintendence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The process by which the results of action are ordained is called niyatam, always working (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything is done under the superintendence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The process by which the results of action...")
- 19:11, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One must promote himself to the stage of goodness through his character and behavior and then gradually come to the transcendental platform, or adhoksaja platform, in which he realizes both his position and the position of others (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must therefore promote himself to the stage of goodness through his character and behavior and then gradually come to the...")
- 19:06, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In this verse (SB 6.17.19) the word ajna is very significant. In the material world, all living entities are ajna, ignorant, in different degrees. This ignorance continues very strongly in the mode of ignorance presented by material nature (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word ajña is very significant. In the material world, all living entities are ajña, ignorant, in different...")
- 18:56, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This (the conditioned soul is is subjected to the results of his past deeds) is carried out by the laws of nature, but one foolishly thinks himself the doer, which in fact he is not (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is carried out by the laws of nature, but one foolishly thinks himself the doer, which in fact he is not"}} {{notes|}} {{...")
- 18:52, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A conditioned soul is completely under the control of material nature. Wandering here and there - always and everywhere - he is subjected to the results of his past deeds (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a conditioned soul is completely under the control of material nature. Wandering here and there—always and everywhere—he i...")
- 18:44, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Acting through the heart of Parvati, the Lord, who is situated in everyone's heart, cursed Citraketu in order to end all his material reactions. Citraketu became Vrtrasura in his next life and returned home, back to Godhead (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Acting through the heart of Pārvatī, the Lord, who is situated in everyone's heart, cursed Citraketu in order to end all his...")
- 18:37, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura comments that Maharaja Citraketu's being cursed by Parvati should be considered the mercy of the Lord (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura comments that Mahārāja Citraketu's being cursed by Pārvatī should be considere...")
- 18:25, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The heavenly planets, liberation and hell are nondifferent for a devotee, for he does not discriminate between different positions in the material world (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The heavenly planets, liberation and hell are nondifferent for a devotee, for he does not discriminate between different posit...")
- 18:19, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Lord is very kind and affectionate toward His devotees, and therefore a devotee, in any condition, is not subjected to the results of karma. A devotee never aspires for the heavenly planets (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is very kind and affectionate toward His devotees, and therefore a devotee, in any condition, is not subjected to the...")
- 18:12, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Ksiyante casya karmani: before attaining the stage of love, one becomes free from all the results of karma (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṣīyante cāsya karmāṇi: before attaining the stage of love, one becomes free from all the results of karma"}} {{notes|}...")
- 18:07, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Sa gunan samatityaitan brahma-bhuyaya kalpate: one who is engaged in devotional service has already been freed from the reactions of his material karma, and thus he immediately becomes brahma-bhuta (SB 4.30.20), or transcendental (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sa guṇān samatītyaitān brahma-bhūyāya kalpate: one who is engaged in devotional service has already been freed from the...")
- 18:00, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says in this connection that one who has developed Krsna consciousness and who exists in love with Krsna is no longer subject to suffering and happiness under the laws of karma. Indeed, he is beyond karma (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura says in this connection that one who has developed Kṛṣṇa consciousness and w...")
- 17:53, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (a devotee of God) becomes increasingly attached to the Supreme Personality of Godhead because of his being purified by his suffering. Suffering is also a process of purification (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he becomes increasingly attached to the Supreme Personality of Godhead because of his being purified by his suffering. Sufferi...")
- 17:48, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A devotee always accepts punishment from anyone as the mercy of the Lord. If one lives in this conception of life, he sees whatever reverses occur to be due to his past misdeeds, and therefore he never accuses anyone (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee always accepts punishment from anyone as the mercy of the Lord. If one lives in this conception of life, he sees wha...")
- 17:38, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (Citraketu) knew that he had not committed any offense at the lotus feet of Lord Siva or the goddess Parvati, yet he had been punished, and this means that the punishment had been ordained. Thus the King did not mind it (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He knew that he had not committed any offense at the lotus feet of Lord Śiva or the goddess Pārvatī, yet he had been punish...")
- 17:32, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (Citraketu) knew very well that one suffers or enjoys the results of one's past deeds as ordained by daiva-netra-superior authority, or the agents of the Supreme Personality of Godhead (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He knew very well that one suffers or enjoys the results of one's past deeds as ordained by daiva-netra-superior authority, or...")
- 17:26, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Since Citraketu was a devotee of the Lord, he was not at all disturbed by the curse of mother Parvati (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Citraketu was a devotee of the Lord, he was not at all disturbed by the curse of mother Pārvatī"}} {{notes|}} {{compil...")
- 17:21, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This punishment (from Parvati) was a boon to Citraketu because after taking birth as the demon Vrtrasura, he was promoted directly to Vaikuntha (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This punishment was a boon to Citraketu because after taking birth as the demon Vṛtrāsura, he was promoted directly to Vaik...")
- 17:16, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It is the duty of a mother to chastise her beloved son, even in the case of the Supreme Lord. It is to be understood that mother Durga was justified in punishing Citraketu (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is the duty of a mother to chastise her beloved son, even in the case of the Supreme Lord. It is to be understood that moth...")
- 17:09, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This tendency of a mother to punish her child is found even in mother Yasoda, who became the mother of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Mother Yasoda punished Krsna by binding Him and showing Him a stick (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This tendency of a mother to punish her child is found even in mother Yaśodā, who became the mother of the Supreme Personali...")
- 17:04, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Mother Parvati spoke to Citraketu exactly like a mother who says to her naughty child, "My dear child, I am punishing you so that you won't do anything like this again (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"mother Pārvatī spoke to Citraketu exactly like a mother who says to her naughty child, "My dear child, I am punishing you so...")
- 17:00, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara payeche keba: without serving a servant of Krsna, one cannot be elevated to being a servant of Krsna Himself (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Chāḍiyā vaiṣṇava-sevā nistāra pāyeche kebā: without serving a servant of Kṛṣṇa, one cannot be elevated to be...")
- 16:55, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page To surrender to Krsna means to surrender to His devotees also, for no one can be a proper servant of Krsna unless he is a proper servant of a devotee (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To surrender to Kṛṣṇa means to surrender to His devotees also, for no one can be a proper servant of Kṛṣṇa unless...")
- 16:52, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As soon as there is a small discrepancy in a demon's behavior, mother Durga immediately punishes the demon so that he may come to his senses. This is explained by Lord Krsna in Bhagavad-gita (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as there is a small discrepancy in a demon's behavior, mother Durgā immediately punishes the demon so that he may com...")
- 16:47, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Because Citraketu was undoubtedly a Vaisnava, he might have been surprised that Parvati had cursed him. The goddess Parvati addressed him as putra, or son. Everyone is the son of mother Durga, but she is not an ordinary mother (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Citraketu was undoubtedly a Vaiṣṇava, he might have been surprised that Pārvatī had cursed him. Therefore the go...")
- 16:38, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The goddess Durga is called mother, and Lord Siva is called father (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goddess Durgā is called mother, and Lord Śiva is called father"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f...")
- 16:34, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Mother Parvati was justified in punishing Citraketu, for Citraketu impudently criticized the supreme father, Mahadeva, who is the father of the living entities conditioned within this material world (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mother Pārvatī was justified in punishing Citraketu, for Citraketu impudently criticized the supreme father, Mahādeva, who...")
- 16:27, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One should be very careful not to commit offenses at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should therefore be very careful not to commit offenses at the lotus feet of a Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undef...")
- 16:22, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When a mad elephant enters a nice garden, it spoils the entire garden. Similarly, if one becomes like a mad elephant and commits offenses at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava, his entire spiritual career is halted (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a mad elephant enters a nice garden, it spoils the entire garden. Similarly, if one becomes like a mad elephant and commi...")
- 16:15, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One should be very careful not to commit offenses at the lotus feet of Vaisnavas, of whom Lord Siva is the best. While instructing Srila Rupa Gosvami, Caitanya Mahaprabhu described an offense at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava as hati mata, a mad elephant (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be very careful not to commit offenses at the lotus feet of Vaiṣṇavas, of whom Lord Śiva is the best. While in...")
- 15:57, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If a devotee thinks that he is very much advanced in devotional service, he is considered puffed up and unfit to sit beneath the shelter of the Lord's lotus feet. Again, this instruction by Lord Caitanya is applicable (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a devotee thinks that he is very much advanced in devotional service, he is considered puffed up and unfit to sit beneath t...")
- 15:52, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Citraketu nonetheless criticized Lord Siva, and the opinion of Parvati was that he should be punished (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu nonetheless criticized Lord Śiva, and therefore the opinion of Pārvatī was that he should be punished"}} {{notes|...")
- 15:48, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page All the members of the assembly were exalted brahmanas and self-realized souls, but they did not say anything about the conduct of Lord Siva, who was embracing the goddess Parvati on his lap (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the members of the assembly were exalted brāhmaṇas and self-realized souls, but they did not say anything about the con...")
- 15:36, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page This kind of pride in a devotee is never tolerated. A Vaisnava should always remain very humble and meek and offer respect to others (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This kind of pride in a devotee is never tolerated. A Vaiṣṇava should always remain very humble and meek and offer respect...")
- 15:33, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Citraketu, having become a great devotee of Lord Visnu, Sankarsana, was somewhat proud at having achieved Lord Sankarsana's favor and therefore thought that he could now criticize anyone, even Lord Siva. This kind of pride in a devotee is never tolerated (Duplicate page: content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu, having become a great devotee of Lord Visnu, Sankarsana, was somewhat proud at having achieved Lord Sankarsana's favor and therefore thought that he could now criticize anyone, even Lord Siva. This kind of pride in a devotee is never tolerated"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|08Dec11}} {{last|08Dec11}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=1|CC=0|OB=0|Lec=0|Con=0|Let=0}} {{total|1}} {{t...)
- 15:31, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The difficulty was that Citraketu, having become a great devotee of Lord Visnu, Sankarsana, was somewhat proud at having achieved Lord Sankarsana's favor and therefore thought that he could now criticize anyone, even Lord Siva (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The difficulty was that Citraketu, having become a great devotee of Lord Viṣṇu, Saṅkarṣaṇa, was somewhat proud at ha...")
- 15:26, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Citraketu should have known that Lord Siva, although sitting in that way, was not to be criticized (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu should have known that Lord Śiva, although sitting in that way, was not to be criticized"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|u...")
- 15:20, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page One should not find faults with the sun, although it evaporates urine from the street. The most powerful cannot be criticized by an ordinary man, or even by a great personality (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not find faults with the sun, although it evaporates urine from the street. The most powerful cannot be criticized...")
- 15:07, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If the members of the assembly thought that Citraketu had blasphemed Lord Siva, they would certainly have left at once, blocking their ears with their hands (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the members of the assembly thought that Citraketu had blasphemed Lord Śiva, they would certainly have left at once, block...")
- 15:00, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Following the behavior of Lord Siva, they (the members of the assembly) did not protest; instead, following their master, they remained silent (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"following the behavior of Lord Śiva, they did not protest; instead, following their master, they remained silent"}} {{notes|}...")
- 14:46, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Lord Siva, who is always deep in knowledge, could understand Citraketu's purpose, and he was not at all angry; rather, he simply smiled and remained silent. The members of the assembly surrounding Lord Siva could also understand Citraketu's purpose (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva, who is always deep in knowledge, could understand Citraketu's purpose, and therefore he was not at all angry; rath...")
- 14:39, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page If one thinks that Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the only perfect personality whereas the demigods, even demigods as Siva, are inclined to improper social affairs, he is an offender. Citraketu was somewhat harsh in his behavior with Siva (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one thinks that Viṣṇu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the only perfect personality whereas the demigods, even s...")
- 14:17, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A common man might also criticize Lord Siva, like Daksa, who suffered the consequences for his criticism. King Citraketu desired that Lord Siva cease this external behavior so that others might be saved from criticizing him and thus becoming offenders (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A common man might also criticize Lord Śiva, like Dakṣa, who suffered the consequences for his criticism. King Citraketu de...")
- 14:09, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura has made the following observations. Lord Siva, being the most exalted Vaisnava and one of the most powerful demigods, is able to do anything he desires (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura, however, has made the following observations. Lord Śiva, being the most exalted...")
- 14:00, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Citraketu appreciated how great Lord Siva was to be unaffected even in that situation. Therefore Citraketu was not an offender; he merely expressed his wonder (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu appreciated how great Lord Śiva was to be unaffected even in that situation. Therefore Citraketu was not an offende...")
- 13:56, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The word maha-vrata-dharah indicates a brahmacari who has never fallen down. Lord Siva is counted among the best of yogis, yet he embraced his wife in the midst of great saintly persons (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word mahā-vrata-dharaḥ indicates a brahmacārī who has never fallen down. Lord Śiva is counted among the best of yog...")
- 10:50, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura remarks that although Citraketu criticized Lord Siva, he did not offend Lord Siva like Daksa. Daksa considered Lord Siva insignificant, but Citraketu expressed his wonder at Lord Siva's being situated in that way (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura remarks that although Citraketu criticized Lord Śiva, he did not offend Lord Śiv...")
- 10:38, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Citraketu appreciated the exalted position of Lord Siva, and he remarked at how wonderful it was that Lord Siva was acting like an ordinary human being (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citraketu appreciated the exalted position of Lord Śiva, and therefore he remarked at how wonderful it was that Lord Śiva wa...")
- 10:29, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (Citraketu) was eventually cursed, and this curse was the cause of his returning home, back to Godhead (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was eventually cursed, and this curse was the cause of his returning home, back to Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}...")
- 10:24, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page For Parvati to be embraced by Lord Siva was natural in a relationship between husband and wife; this was nothing extraordinary for Citraketu to see. Citraketu laughed loudly to see Lord Siva in that situation, even though he should not have done so (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For Pārvatī to be embraced by Lord Śiva was natural in a relationship between husband and wife; this was nothing extraordin...")
- 10:19, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page There have been many instances in which a devotee acting as a demon has been brought to the kingdom of God by the mercy of the Lord (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There have been many instances in which a devotee acting as a demon has been brought to the kingdom of God by the mercy of the...")
- 10:15, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page The Supreme Personality of Godhead wanted to bring Citraketu to Vaikunthaloka as soon as possible. The Lord's plan was that Citraketu be cursed by Parvati to become Vrtrasura so that in his next life he could quickly return home, back to Godhead (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead wanted to bring Citraketu to Vaikuṇṭhaloka as soon as possible. The Lord's plan was tha...")
- 10:10, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It has been proved in many places that one who is not contaminated by any material condition, who is a pure devotee engaged in chanting the glories of the Lord, should be understood to be perfect (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It has been proved in many places that one who is not contaminated by any material condition, who is a pure devotee engaged in...")
- 10:04, 22 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It is to be understood that Maharaja Citraketu, although surrounded by beautiful women from Vidyadhara-loka, did not forget to glorify the Lord by chanting the holy name of the Lord (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is to be understood that Mahārāja Citraketu, although surrounded by beautiful women from Vidyādhara-loka, did not forget...")
- 10:17, 21 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page As stated in the sastra, the results of a husband's pious activities are shared by his wife. A woman's duty is to be very chaste and faithful to her husband. Then without separate endeavor she will share in all the profit the husband earns (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the śāstra, the results of a husband's pious activities are shared by his wife. Therefore a woman's duty is to...")
- 10:01, 21 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Lord Brahma saw Daksa and instructed him to beget children again. This time Daksa was very cautious to beget female children instead of male children so that Narada Muni would not disturb them by urging them to accept the renounced order (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā then saw Dakṣa and instructed him to beget children again. This time Dakṣa was very cautious to beget female...")
- 18:53, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When Jagai and Madhai offended Lord Nityananda, Lord Nityananda stood tolerantly, and therefore both brothers fell at His lotus feet and repented. Consequently they later became perfect Vaisnavas (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Jagāi and Mādhāi offended Lord Nityānanda, Lord Nityānanda stood tolerantly, and therefore both brothers fell at His...")
- 18:47, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Narada Muni expected that after delivering his curse, Daksa, satisfied and freed from anger, would repent his misbehavior and thus get a chance to become a Vaisnava and be delivered (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni expected that after delivering his curse, Dakṣa, satisfied and freed from anger, would repent his misbehavior a...")
- 18:40, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prajapati Daksa was not an ordinary man; he had accumulated the results of many pious activities (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa was not an ordinary man; he had accumulated the results of many pious activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|u...")
- 18:37, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says that after being insulted by Prajapati Daksa, Narada Muni should have left immediately, but he purposely stayed to hear all Daksa's strong words so that Daksa might be relieved of his anger (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura says that after being insulted by Prajāpati Dakṣa, Nārada Muni should have lef...")
- 18:33, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It may be asked why Narada Muni stayed in the presence of Prajapati Daksa and tolerated all his accusations and curses. Was that for Daksa's deliverance? The answer is yes (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it may be asked why Nārada Muni stayed in the presence of Prajāpati Dakṣa and tolerated all his accusations and curses. Wa...")
- 18:23, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page When Nityananda Prabhu went to preach Krsna consciousness to the two roguish brothers Jagai and Madhai, they injured Him and made His head bleed, but He tolerantly delivered the two rogues, who became perfect Vaisnavas. This is the duty of a preacher (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Nityānanda Prabhu went to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the two roguish brothers Jagāi and Mādhāi, they injured...")
- 18:14, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page A preacher must face many impediments. Not only is he sometimes cursed, but sometimes he must also suffer personal injury (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a preacher must face many impediments. Not only is he sometimes cursed, but sometimes he must also suffer personal injury"}} {...")
- 18:06, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Because Narada Muni is the most elevated of sadhus, devotees, to deliver Prajapati Daksa he silently tolerated the curse (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Nārada Muni is the most elevated of sādhus, devotees, to deliver Prajāpati Dakṣa he silently tolerated the curse"...")
- 17:58, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page I may sit down conveniently in one place for the work of translation - if my young disciples take charge of traveling all over the world (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then I may sit down conveniently in one place for the work of translation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}...")
- 17:47, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page I do not mind this curse by the parents of my disciples, but now it is necessary that I stay in one place to finish another task - this translation of Srimad-Bhagavatam (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I do not mind this curse by the parents of my disciples, but now it is necessary that I stay in one place to finish another ta...")
- 17:42, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Since the Krsna consciousness movement was started, I have traveled all over the world two or three times a year, and although I am provided comfortable places to stay wherever I go, I cannot stay anywhere for more than three days or a week (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement was started, I have traveled all over the world two or three times a year, and al...")
- 17:34, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page In the parampara system from Narada Muni, I have also been cursed. Although I have many centers that would be suitable places of residence, I cannot stay anywhere, for I have been cursed by the parents of my young disciples (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the paramparā system from Nārada Muni, I have also been cursed. Although I have many centers that would be suitable place...")
- 17:24, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Such a punishment (to have to travel all over the world) is a boon for a preacher. A preacher is known as parivrajakacarya - an acarya, or teacher, who always travels for the benefit of human society (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"such a punishment is a boon for a preacher. A preacher is known as parivrājakācārya—an ācārya, or teacher, who always t...")
- 17:18, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Because Prajapati Daksa was a grhamedhi who wanted to remain in household life, he thought that if Narada Muni could not remain in one place, but had to travel all over the world, that would be a great punishment for him (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Prajāpati Dakṣa was a gṛhamedhī who wanted to remain in household life, he thought that if Nārada Muni could no...")
- 17:12, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page He (Daksa) was aggrieved because Narada Muni had misled his sons for a second time. He wanted to prove that Narada Muni, although dressed like a sadhu, was not actually a sadhu; he himself, although a householder, was a greater sadhu than Narada (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was aggrieved, however, because Nārada Muni had misled his sons for a second time. Therefore he wanted to prove that Nāra...")
- 17:05, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Wanting to prove that he had been magnanimous to Narada Muni, Prajapati Daksa stressed that when Narada had misled his first sons, Daksa had taken no action; he had been kind and tolerant (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wanting to prove that he had been magnanimous to Nārada Muni, Prajāpati Dakṣa stressed that when Nārada had misled his fi...")
- 16:58, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Grhasthas are different because although grhasthas live in householder life with their wives and children, they are eager for spiritual advancement (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gṛhasthas, however, are different because although gṛhasthas live in householder life with their wives and children, they...")
- 16:54, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Sometimes householders are accused of being grhamedhis, for grhamedhis are satisfied with family life without spiritual advancement (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes householders are accused of being gṛhamedhīs, for gṛhamedhīs are satisfied with family life without spiritual...")
- 16:50, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Prajapati Daksa wanted to prove that he had been most tolerant in not having said anything when Narada Muni, for no reason, induced his ten thousand innocent sons to adopt the path of renunciation (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa wanted to prove that he had been most tolerant in not having said anything when Nārada Muni, for no reason...")
- 16:35, 20 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page It is not a fact that because material enjoyment involves so many painful conditions one will automatically become detached. One needs the blessings of a devotee like Narada Muni. Then one can renounce his attachment for the material world (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not a fact that because material enjoyment involves so many painful conditions one will automatically become detached. O...")
- 16:27, 19 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Under the circumstances, unless one gets the association of a devotee like Narada Muni or his servant in the disciplic succession, one's dormant spirit of renunciation cannot be awakened (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the circumstances, unless one gets the association of a devotee like Nārada Muni or his servant in the disciplic succes...")
- 16:14, 19 November 2020 Angela talk contribs created page Material nature is so strong that although a man suffers at every step, he will not cease his attempts to enjoy (Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material nature, however, is so strong that although a man suffers at every step, he will not cease his attempts to enjoy"}} {...")
- 17:23, 18 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Prajapati Daksa's accusation that Narada had not actually elevated his sons (the Haryasvas and Savalasvas) to the platform of knowledge was not factual (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajapati Daksa's accusation that Narada had not actually elevated...", and the only contributor was "MadhuGopaldas" (talk))
- 16:16, 18 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page We elevate foreigners, who are supposed to be mlecchas and yavanas, to the position of brahmanas. We train them in austerities and penances and recognize them as brahmanas by awarding them sacred threads (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we elevate foreigners, who are supposed to be mlecchas and yavanas, to the position of brahmanas. We train them in austerities and penances and recognize them as brahmanas by awarding them...")
- 14:16, 18 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The son of a brāhmaṇa must undergo celibacy (brahmacarya) to clear his debts to the saintly persons, he must perform ritualistic ceremonies to clear his debts to the demigods, and he must beget children to become free from his debts to his father (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as a brahmana takes birth, he assumes three kinds of debts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|05Jun12}} {{last|05Jun12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=1|CC=...")
- 13:44, 17 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The chanting of the maha-mantra or the Vedic mantras must be accompanied by severe austerities (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the chanting of the maha-mantra or the Vedic mantras must be accompanied by severe austerities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|26Jun12}} {{last|26Jun12}}...")
- 17:11, 16 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Many businessmen are also dissatisfied because we teach our students to abandon intoxication, meat-eating, illicit sex and gambling. If the Krsna consciousness movement spreads, the so-called businessmen will have to close their slaughterhouses (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"many businessmen are also dissatisfied because we teach our students to abandon intoxication, meat-eating, illicit sex and gambling. If the Krsna consciousness movement spreads, the so-cal...")
- 16:21, 16 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The word sastra refers to the scriptures, particularly the Vedic books of knowledge. The Vedas - Sama, Yajur, Rg and Atharva - and any other books deriving knowledge from these Vedas are considered Vedic literatures (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedas"|"and any other books deriving knowledge from these Vedas are considered Vedic literatures"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|19Jun12}} {{last|19Ju...")
- 16:16, 16 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Sankaracarya propounds the same conclusion (one should give up his materialistic life and return to his original, spiritual life) (content was: "#REDIRECT Sankaracarya propounds the same conclusion - one should give up his materialistic life and return to his original, spiritual...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 16:16, 16 November 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Sankaracarya propounds the same conclusion (one should give up his materialistic life and return to his original, spiritual life) to Sankaracarya propounds the same conclusion - one should give up his materialistic life and return to his original, spiritual life
- 16:07, 16 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Apart from the sastras of the Vedic civilization, which is the oldest of the world, other sastras agree on this point (to get release from the materialistic way of life) (content was: "#REDIRECT Apart from the sastras of the Vedic civilization, which is the oldest of the world, other sastras agree on this point - to ge...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 16:07, 16 November 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Apart from the sastras of the Vedic civilization, which is the oldest of the world, other sastras agree on this point (to get release from the materialistic way of life) to Apart from the sastras of the Vedic civilization, which is the oldest of the world, other sastras agree on this point - to get release from the materialistic way of life
- 15:59, 16 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page One is advised not to create a disaster by misusing his lifetime. One should be extremely careful to utilize the span of his life for spiritual realization, or Krsna consciousness (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is advised not to create a disaster by misusing his lifetime. One should be extre...", and the only contributor was "Mayapur" (talk))
- 15:36, 16 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page This verse explains the words ksaura-pavyam svayam bhrami, which especially refer to the orbit of eternal time. It is said that time and tide wait for no man (content was: "#REDIRECT This verse (SB 6.5.19) explains the words ksaura-pavyam svayam bhrami, which especially refer to the orbit of eternal time. I...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 15:36, 16 November 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page This verse explains the words ksaura-pavyam svayam bhrami, which especially refer to the orbit of eternal time. It is said that time and tide wait for no man to This verse (SB 6.5.19) explains the words ksaura-pavyam svayam bhrami, which especially refer to the orbit of eternal time. It is said that time and tide wait for no man
- 12:30, 15 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is not subjected to such changes of body, and one who thinks otherwise is considered a fool (avajananti mam mudha manusim tanum asritam (content was: "#REDIRECT The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is not subjected to such changes of body, and one who thinks otherwise is consider...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 12:30, 15 November 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is not subjected to such changes of body, and one who thinks otherwise is considered a fool (avajananti mam mudha manusim tanum asritam to The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is not subjected to such changes of body, and one who thinks otherwise is considered a fool - avajananti mam mudha manusim tanum asritam
- 18:58, 14 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Especially in the human form of body, one's duty is to act in such a way that he can release himself from his encagement (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Especially in the human form of body, one's duty is to act in such a way that he can release himself from his encagement"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2...")
- 16:18, 11 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page If one reaches the transcendental platform of understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he becomes well acquainted with everything, material and spiritual (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one reaches the transcendental platform of understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he becomes well acquainted with everything, material and spiritual"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|...")
- 09:48, 8 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Yamaraja brings violators to the hellish planets and properly chastises them to bring them back to Krsna consciousness. By the influence of maya, however, the conditioned souls remain infatuated with the mode of ignorance (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He brings them to the hellish planets and properly chastises them to bring them ba...", and the only contributor was "Krsnadas" (talk))
- 17:28, 4 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Another example (to show that the practice of mystic yoga is not sufficiently strong to control the senses) is Prince Agnidhra, whose attention was drawn to the movements of Purvacitti, the Apsara, simply because he heard the tinkling of her ankle bells (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another example is Prince Agnidhra, whose attention was drawn to th...", and the only contributor was "MadhuGopaldas" (talk))
- 18:15, 2 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page It is to be understood that all the dvipas, or islands, are surrounded by different types of oceans, and it is said herein that the breadth of each ocean is the same as that of the island it surrounds (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is to be understood that all the dvipas, or islands, are surrounded by different types of oceans, and it is said herein that the breadth of each ocean is the same as that of the island...")
- 17:17, 2 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page When a devotee achieves what he wants to accomplish, it is not by his own mystic power but by the grace of the master of mystic power (content was: "#REDIRECT Devotional service is so powerful. When a devotee achieves what he wants to accomplish, it is not by his own mystic power but...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 17:17, 2 November 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page When a devotee achieves what he wants to accomplish, it is not by his own mystic power but by the grace of the master of mystic power to Devotional service is so powerful. When a devotee achieves what he wants to accomplish, it is not by his own mystic power but by the grace of the master of mystic power
- 12:08, 1 November 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The word urdhva-retasah in this verse is very significant. Urdhva-retah refers to one who can control sex life and who instead of wasting semen by discharging it, can use this most important substance accumulated in the body to enrich the brain (content was: "#REDIRECT The word urdhva-retasah is very significant. Urdhva-retah refers to one who can control sex life and who instead of wasting s...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 12:08, 1 November 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The word urdhva-retasah in this verse is very significant. Urdhva-retah refers to one who can control sex life and who instead of wasting semen by discharging it, can use this most important substance accumulated in the body to enrich the brain to The word urdhva-retasah is very significant. Urdhva-retah refers to one who can control sex life and who instead of wasting semen by discharging it, can use this most important substance accumulated in the body to enrich the brain
- 18:44, 30 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Priyavrata was the grandson of Lord Brahma (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Priyavrata was the grandson of Lord Brahma"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sahadeva}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|24Aug12}} {{last|24Aug12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=1|CC=0|OB=0|Lec=0|Con=0|Let=0...")
- 17:05, 30 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page There are three kinds of men within this material world. Those who are trying to enjoy the senses to the utmost are called (content was: "#REDIRECT There are three kinds of men within this material world", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 17:05, 30 October 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page There are three kinds of men within this material world. Those who are trying to enjoy the senses to the utmost are called to There are three kinds of men within this material world
- 17:46, 22 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Because a Vaisnava philosopher is in full knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he finds no disturbance even in the material energy (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because a Vaisnava philosopher is in full knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he finds no disturbance even in the material energy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alakananda}} {{compl...")
- 14:00, 21 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page This type of meditation (meditating on God's lotus feet) or in the mystic yoga system, will help him (one person) not only to see the Lord within constantly but to see Him face to face and become His associate in Vaikunthaloka or Goloka Vrndavana (content was: "#REDIRECT This type of meditation (meditating on God's lotus feet) or in the mystic yoga system, will help him (a yogi) not only to see...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 13:59, 21 October 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page This type of meditation (meditating on God's lotus feet) or in the mystic yoga system, will help him (one person) not only to see the Lord within constantly but to see Him face to face and become His associate in Vaikunthaloka or Goloka Vrndavana to This type of meditation (meditating on God's lotus feet) or in the mystic yoga system, will help him (a yogi) not only to see the Lord within constantly but to see Him face to face and become His associate in Vaikunthaloka or Goloka Vrndavana
- 16:50, 17 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page In this verse the word duhkha-daya is also very significant, for those who are nondevotees are perpetually put into the cycle of birth and death. This is a very miserable condition (content was: "#REDIRECT In this verse (SB 4.24.41) the word duhkha-daya is also very significant, for those who are nondevotees are perpetually put i...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 16:49, 17 October 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page In this verse the word duhkha-daya is also very significant, for those who are nondevotees are perpetually put into the cycle of birth and death. This is a very miserable condition to In this verse (SB 4.24.41) the word duhkha-daya is also very significant, for those who are nondevotees are perpetually put into the cycle of birth and death. This is a very miserable condition
- 18:20, 15 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page It is said (kuta-sthaya) that He (God) is always peaceful and devoid of agitation because of His prowess, which is described herein (in SB 4.24.34) as sva-rocise, indicating that He is illuminated by His own transcendental position (content was: "#REDIRECT It is said (kuta-sthaya) that He (God) is always peaceful and devoid of agitation because of His prowess, which is described...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 18:20, 15 October 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page It is said (kuta-sthaya) that He (God) is always peaceful and devoid of agitation because of His prowess, which is described herein (in SB 4.24.34) as sva-rocise, indicating that He is illuminated by His own transcendental position to It is said (kuta-sthaya) that He (God) is always peaceful and devoid of agitation because of His prowess, which is described herein (SB 4.24.34) as sva-rocise, indicating that He is illuminated by His own transcendental position
- 15:57, 11 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page No one can save himself from the attraction of woman, even though he be an exalted demigod or an inhabitant of the higher planets (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no one can save himself from the attraction of woman, even though h...", and the only contributor was "MadhuGopaldas" (talk))
- 14:53, 8 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page It is the practitioner's desire to show some miraculous results through the practice of yoga. Thus they strive very hard to achieve success in becoming smaller than the smallest or greater than the greatest, or in creating a planet like earth (content was: "#REDIRECT They (yogis) strive very hard to achieve success in becoming smaller than the smallest or greater than the greatest, or in cr...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 14:53, 8 October 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page It is the practitioner's desire to show some miraculous results through the practice of yoga. Thus they strive very hard to achieve success in becoming smaller than the smallest or greater than the greatest, or in creating a planet like earth to They (yogis) strive very hard to achieve success in becoming smaller than the smallest or greater than the greatest, or in creating a planet like earth
- 13:50, 8 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page People are engaged in different activities simply to achieve a little success in sense gratification. The karmis are engaged in performing very difficult activities, and thus they open gigantic factories, build huge cities, etc (content was: "#REDIRECT The karmis are engaged in performing very difficult activities, and thus they open gigantic factories, build huge cities, etc", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 13:49, 8 October 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page People are engaged in different activities simply to achieve a little success in sense gratification. The karmis are engaged in performing very difficult activities, and thus they open gigantic factories, build huge cities, etc to The karmis are engaged in performing very difficult activities, and thus they open gigantic factories, build huge cities, etc
- 14:56, 7 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Maharaja Prthu is described here as dayita, for not only was he the king of the earth, but he treated the earth as his protected child. Similarly, he protected his wife also (content was: "#REDIRECT Maharaja Prthu is described here (in SB 4.23.21) as dayita, for not only was he the king of the earth, but he treated the ear...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 14:56, 7 October 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Maharaja Prthu is described here as dayita, for not only was he the king of the earth, but he treated the earth as his protected child. Similarly, he protected his wife also to Maharaja Prthu is described here (in SB 4.23.21) as dayita, for not only was he the king of the earth, but he treated the earth as his protected child. Similarly, he protected his wife also
- 17:34, 6 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page In this verse the word svarupa-sthah is also very significant. The real identity of the individual soul lies in understanding or attaining the knowledge that he is eternally a servant of Krsna (content was: "#REDIRECT In this verse (SB 4.23.18) the word svarupa-sthah is also very significant. The real identity of the individual soul lies in...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 17:33, 6 October 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page In this verse the word svarupa-sthah is also very significant. The real identity of the individual soul lies in understanding or attaining the knowledge that he is eternally a servant of Krsna to In this verse (SB 4.23.18) the word svarupa-sthah is also very significant. The real identity of the individual soul lies in understanding or attaining the knowledge that he is eternally a servant of Krsna
- 18:53, 5 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page One who has attained the ultimate summit of yoga practice can live in the body as long as he likes or, as long as he is not completely perfect (content was: "#REDIRECT One who has attained the ultimate summit of yoga practice can live in the body as long as he likes or, as long as he is not c...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 18:53, 5 October 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page One who has attained the ultimate summit of yoga practice can live in the body as long as he likes or, as long as he is not completely perfect to One who has attained the ultimate summit of yoga practice can live in the body as long as he likes or, as long as he is not completely perfect, leave the body to go anywhere within or outside the universe
- 13:44, 2 October 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Prthu Maharja's philanthropic activities were not for the sake of show but were performed out of personal feeling and commitment. All philanthropic activities should be thus performed (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"his philanthropic activities were not for the sake of show but were performed out of...", and the only contributor was "Mayapur" (talk))
- 16:00, 30 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page One must give the fruits of his activities to the Supreme Brahman, Para-brahman, Krsna. By doing so, one actually situates himself in the renounced order of life, sannyasa (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one must give the fruits of his activities to the Supreme Brahman, Para-brahman, Krsna. By doing so, one actually situates himself in the renounced order of life, sannyasa"}} {{notes|}} {{...")
- 14:04, 30 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page An ordinary worker conducts business in order to earn money for his sense gratification. A devotee may perform the same work in exactly the same way, but his aim is to satisfy the Supreme Lord (content was: "#REDIRECT An ordinary worker conducts business in order to earn money for his sense gratification. A devotee may perform the same work...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 14:04, 30 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page An ordinary worker conducts business in order to earn money for his sense gratification. A devotee may perform the same work in exactly the same way, but his aim is to satisfy the Supreme Lord to An ordinary worker conducts business in order to earn money for his sense gratification. A devotee may perform the same work in exactly the same way, but his aim is to satisfy the Supreme Lord. Consequently his activities are not ordinary
- 17:49, 27 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page It is stated herein by the Kumaras that the lotus feet of Lord Krsna are the ultimate reservoir of all pleasure. One should therefore take shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord instead of trying unsuccessfully to stop desires for material enjoyment (content was: "#REDIRECT It is stated by the Kumaras that the lotus feet of Lord Krsna are the ultimate reservoir of all pleasure. One should therefor...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 17:48, 27 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page It is stated herein by the Kumaras that the lotus feet of Lord Krsna are the ultimate reservoir of all pleasure. One should therefore take shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord instead of trying unsuccessfully to stop desires for material enjoyment to It is stated by the Kumaras that the lotus feet of Lord Krsna are the ultimate reservoir of all pleasure. One should therefore take shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord instead of trying unsuccessfully to stop desires for material enjoyment
- 14:16, 27 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Mayavadis proclaim that there is no separate existence outside the impersonal Brahman and that the feeling of separation is maya, or an illusion, by which one considers a rope to be a snake (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mayavadis proclaim that there is no separate existence outside the impersonal Brahman and that the feeling of separation is maya, or an illusion, by which one considers a rope to be a snak...")
- 14:11, 27 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page This verse is specifically stated to defy the Mayavada conclusion of oneness without differentiation between the individual soul and the Supersoul to This verse (SB 4.22.38) is specifically stated to defy the Mayavada conclusion of oneness without differentiation between the individual soul and the Supersoul
- 17:48, 25 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Our material activities are like childish play. Children may play on the beach, and the father will sit and watch this, the construction of buildings with sand, the construction of walls, but finally the father will ask the children to come home (content was: "#REDIRECT Children may play on the beach, and the father will sit and watch this childish play, the construction of buildings with sand...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 17:48, 25 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Our material activities are like childish play. Children may play on the beach, and the father will sit and watch this, the construction of buildings with sand, the construction of walls, but finally the father will ask the children to come home to Children may play on the beach, and the father will sit and watch this childish play, the construction of buildings with sand of walls and so many things, but finally the father will ask the children to come home. Then everything is destroyed
- 10:35, 23 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Tad-vijnanartham sa gurum evabhigacchet: in order to understand the transcendental science, one must approach the bona fide spiritual master. The word smrtya is very important in spiritual life. Smrtya means remembering Krsna always (content was: "#REDIRECT Tad-vijnanartham sa gurum evabhigacchet: (MU 1.2.12) in order to understand the transcendental science, one must approach the...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 10:35, 23 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Tad-vijnanartham sa gurum evabhigacchet: in order to understand the transcendental science, one must approach the bona fide spiritual master. The word smrtya is very important in spiritual life. Smrtya means remembering Krsna always to Tad-vijnanartham sa gurum evabhigacchet: (MU 1.2.12) in order to understand the transcendental science, one must approach the bona fide spiritual master. The word smrtya is very important in spiritual life. Smrtya means remembering Krsna always
- 09:57, 23 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The devotee of Krsna is always a friend of all. This is called ahimsa. Such nonviolence can be practiced only when we follow in the footsteps of great acaryas (content was: "#REDIRECT Krsna claims in Bhagavad-gita to be the father of all species of living entities; consequently the devotee of Krsna is always...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 09:57, 23 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The devotee of Krsna is always a friend of all. This is called ahimsa. Such nonviolence can be practiced only when we follow in the footsteps of great acaryas to Krsna claims in Bhagavad-gita to be the father of all species of living entities; consequently the devotee of Krsna is always a friend of all. This is called ahimsa. Such nonviolence can be practiced only when we follow in the footsteps of great acaryas
- 16:43, 18 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The ekadandi sannyasis are generally followers of Sankaracarya and are known as Mayavadi sannyasis, whereas the tridandi sannyasis are followers of Vaisnava acaryas - Ramanujacarya, Madhvacarya and so on (content was: "#REDIRECT The ekadandi sannyasis are generally followers of Sankaracarya and are known as Mayavadi sannyasis, whereas the tridandi sann...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 16:43, 18 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The ekadandi sannyasis are generally followers of Sankaracarya and are known as Mayavadi sannyasis, whereas the tridandi sannyasis are followers of Vaisnava acaryas - Ramanujacarya, Madhvacarya and so on to The ekadandi sannyasis are generally followers of Sankaracarya and are known as Mayavadi sannyasis, whereas the tridandi sannyasis are followers of Vaisnava acaryas - Ramanujacarya, Madhvacarya etc. - and they take trouble to enlighten the householders
- 12:50, 16 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The pious seminal succession in the twice-born families of the brahmanas and ksatriyas especially, as well as in the families of vaisyas also, must be kept very pure (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The pious seminal succession in the twice-born families of the brahmanas and ksatriyas especially, as well as in the families of vaisyas also, must be kept very pure"}} {{notes|}} {{compil...")
- 15:26, 15 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Saintly persons are generally very kind to all kinds of living entities, but they are not unhappy when a serpent or a scorpion is killed (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly persons are generally very kind to all kinds of living entities, but they are no...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 19:23, 12 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The great sages used to advise the head of the state, or the king, and he used to rule the populace in accordance with their instruction (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sages used to advise the head of the state, or the king,...", and the only contributor was "MadhuGopaldas" (talk))
- 19:20, 12 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page All the great sages headed by Bhrgu were always thinking of how to elevate all the people of the universe to the spiritual platform (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the great sages headed by Bhrgu were always thinking of how to...", and the only contributor was "MadhuGopaldas" (talk))
- 18:11, 12 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page A blind eye has no use for seeing, but it is simply unbearably painful. The King therefore thought himself very unfortunate to have such a bad son (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A blind eye has no use for seeing, but it is simply unbearably painful. The King therefore thought himself very unfortunate to have such a bad son"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{comp...")
- 09:31, 12 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page It is the practice of the brahmanas conversant with the science to pronounce a Vedic mantra in the right accent (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the practice of the brahmanas conversant with the science to...", and the only contributor was "MadhuGopaldas" (talk))
- 14:32, 10 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Vasudeva is not formless, for it is stated in this verse that as soon as the Lord reveals Himself, the devotee offers his obeisances. Obeisances are offered to a person, not to anything impersonal (content was: "#REDIRECT Vasudeva is not formless, for it is stated in this verse (SB 4.3.23) that as soon as the Lord reveals Himself, the devotee of...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 14:32, 10 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Vasudeva is not formless, for it is stated in this verse that as soon as the Lord reveals Himself, the devotee offers his obeisances. Obeisances are offered to a person, not to anything impersonal to Vasudeva is not formless, for it is stated in this verse (SB 4.3.23) that as soon as the Lord reveals Himself, the devotee offers his obeisances. Obeisances are offered to a person, not to anything impersonal
- 15:54, 9 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Vasudeva is also the name of the person from whom Krsna appears. This verse explains that the pure state is called vasudeva because in that state Vasudeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is revealed without any covering (content was: "#REDIRECT Vasudeva is also the name of the person from whom Krsna appears. This verse (SB 4.3.23) explains that the pure state is calle...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 15:53, 9 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Vasudeva is also the name of the person from whom Krsna appears. This verse explains that the pure state is called vasudeva because in that state Vasudeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is revealed without any covering to Vasudeva is also the name of the person from whom Krsna appears. This verse (SB 4.3.23) explains that the pure state is called vasudeva because in that state Vasudeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is revealed without any covering
- 15:51, 9 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Suddha-sattva, as described in this verse, is the transcendental position, which is technically called vasudeva (content was: "#REDIRECT Suddha-sattva, as described in this verse (SB 4.3.23), is the transcendental position, which is technically called vasudeva", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 15:51, 9 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Suddha-sattva, as described in this verse, is the transcendental position, which is technically called vasudeva to Suddha-sattva, as described in this verse (SB 4.3.23), is the transcendental position, which is technically called vasudeva
- 19:03, 6 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Daksa was appointed the chief of all Prajapatis. That was the cause of his excessive pride. When a man becomes too proud of his material possessions, he can perform any disastrous act (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Daksa was appointed the chief of all Prajapatis. That was the cause of his excessive pride. When a man becomes too proud of his material possessions, he can perform any disastrous act"}} {...")
- 16:40, 6 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Lf activities are performed for personal satisfaction one is involved in pasanda or atheism but when they are performed for the satisfaction of God, one is following the Vedic principle. All the assembled sages performed sacrifices for one thousand years (content was: "#REDIRECT If activities are performed for personal satisfaction one is involved in pasanda or atheism but when they are performed for t...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 16:40, 6 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Lf activities are performed for personal satisfaction one is involved in pasanda or atheism but when they are performed for the satisfaction of God, one is following the Vedic principle. All the assembled sages performed sacrifices for one thousand years to If activities are performed for personal satisfaction one is involved in pasanda or atheism but when they are performed for the satisfaction of God, one is following the Vedic principle. All the assembled sages performed sacrifices for one thousand years
- 18:34, 5 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page If one wants to attain his spiritual existence, one has to cross an ocean of nescience. The Vedas are the bridge by which to cross such a great ocean (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one wants to attain his spiritual existence, one has to cross an ocean of nescience. The Vedas are the bridge by which to cross such a great ocean"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{c...")
- 17:05, 2 September 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Lord Siva is described here as caracara-guru, the spiritual master of all animate and inanimate objects. He is sometimes known as Bhutanatha, which means "the worshipable deity of the dull-headed" (content was: "#REDIRECT Lord Siva is described here (in SB 4.2.2) as caracara-guru, the spiritual master of all animate and inanimate objects. He is...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 17:05, 2 September 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Lord Siva is described here as caracara-guru, the spiritual master of all animate and inanimate objects. He is sometimes known as Bhutanatha, which means "the worshipable deity of the dull-headed" to Lord Siva is described here (in SB 4.2.2) as caracara-guru, the spiritual master of all animate and inanimate objects. He is sometimes known as Bhutanatha, which means "the worshipable deity of the dull-headed"
- 16:11, 31 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Generally, according to Vedic civilization, the wife is trained to be satisfied in all conditions, and the husband, according to Vedic instruction, is required to please the wife with sufficient food, ornaments and clothing (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, according to Vedic civilization, the wife is trained to be satisfied in all conditions, and the husband, according to Vedic instruction, is required to please the wife with suff...")
- 15:28, 31 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Lf one does not act for the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or if one does not perform devotional service, then there will be reactions to all one's activities (content was: "#REDIRECT If one does not act for the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or if one does not perform devotional service...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 15:27, 31 August 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Lf one does not act for the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or if one does not perform devotional service, then there will be reactions to all one's activities to If one does not act for the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or if one does not perform devotional service, then there will be reactions to all one's activities
- 13:25, 27 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page There are many Vedic statements in different places saying that anyone who chants the holy name of the Lord becomes immediately freed from conditional life (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many Vedic statements in different places saying that anyone who chants the ho...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 18:20, 25 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page By His different energies He bestows different kinds of bodies upon the living entities, who are conditioned by their propensity to lord it over material nature, but in course of time these living entities become so degraded that they need enlightenment (content was: "#REDIRECT He (God) bestows different kinds of bodies upon the living entities, who are conditioned by their propensity to lord it over...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 18:20, 25 August 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page By His different energies He bestows different kinds of bodies upon the living entities, who are conditioned by their propensity to lord it over material nature, but in course of time these living entities become so degraded that they need enlightenment to He (God) bestows different kinds of bodies upon the living entities, who are conditioned by their propensity to lord it over material nature, but in course of time these living entities become so degraded that they need enlightenment
- 17:08, 23 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Women are supplied pills, and they are allowed to go to a clinical laboratory to get assistance for abortions. This is going on as a result of sense gratification (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Women are supplied pills, and they are allowed to go to a clinical laboratory to get assistance for abortions. This is going on as a result of sense gratification"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|...")
- 14:53, 23 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page In Bhagavad-gita it is said that at the time of death one will be absorbed in the thoughts which he cultivated during his lifetime (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gita it is said that at the time of death one will be absorbed in the thoughts which he cultivated during his lifetime"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alakananda}} {{complete|ALL}} {{...")
- 13:34, 23 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The example is given that a farmer does not like an old bull who has ceased to work (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The example is given that a farmer does not like an old bull who has ceased to work"}} {...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 17:14, 21 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page It is said that it is easier to maintain a great empire than to maintain a small family, especially in these days, when the influence of Kali-yuga is so strong that everyone is harassed (content was: "#REDIRECT It is easier to maintain a great empire than to maintain a small family, especially in these days, when the influence of Kali...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 17:14, 21 August 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page It is said that it is easier to maintain a great empire than to maintain a small family, especially in these days, when the influence of Kali-yuga is so strong that everyone is harassed to It is easier to maintain a great empire than to maintain a small family, especially in these days, when the influence of Kali-yuga is so strong that everyone is harassed and full of anxieties because of accepting the false presentation of maya's family
- 16:02, 21 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page When all economic development and material advancement are utilized to advance the cause of Krsna consciousness, a new phase of progressive life arises (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When all economic development and material advancement are utilized to advance the cause of Krsna consciousness, a new phase of progressive life arises"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|RupaManjari...")
- 15:45, 20 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Some devotees are elevated to the Vaikuntha planets, and some are elevated to the planet Krsnaloka. According to the desire of the particular devotee, he is offered a particular abode, which is known as sva-samsthana, his desired destination (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some devotees are elevated to the Vaikuntha planets, and some are elevated to the planet Krsnaloka. According to the desire of the particular devotee, he is offered a particular abode, whi...")
- 14:50, 20 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The impersonalists sacrifice their individuality so that the living spark can merge into the impersonal effulgence emanating from the transcendental body of the Lord (content was: "#REDIRECT The impersonalists sacrifice their individuality so that the living spark can merge into the impersonal effulgence emanating...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 14:49, 20 August 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The impersonalists sacrifice their individuality so that the living spark can merge into the impersonal effulgence emanating from the transcendental body of the Lord to The impersonalists sacrifice their individuality so that the living spark can merge into the impersonal effulgence emanating from the transcendental body of the Lord, but the devotee has a specific abode
- 13:30, 20 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Unless one is advanced to this pure state of devotional service, there is a tendency to desire elevation to a higher material position (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is advanced to this pure state of devotional service, there is a tendency to desire elevation to a higher material position"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{complete|ALL}} {...")
- 14:54, 19 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page To be the servant of the Lord is the greatest position (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To be the servant of the Lord is the greatest position"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Laksmipriya}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|28Dec08}} {{last|28Dec08}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=1|CC=0|O...")
- 13:44, 19 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page A devotee in full Krsna consciousness appears superficially to be a great karmi, always working, but the inner significance of the devotee's activities is that they are meant for the satisfaction of the Supreme Lord (content was: "#REDIRECT A devotee in full Krsna consciousness appears superficially to be a great karmi, always working, but the inner significance o...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 13:44, 19 August 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page A devotee in full Krsna consciousness appears superficially to be a great karmi, always working, but the inner significance of the devotee's activities is that they are meant for the satisfaction of the Supreme Lord to A devotee in full Krsna consciousness appears superficially to be a great karmi, always working, but the inner significance of the devotee's activities is that they are meant for the satisfaction of the Lord. This is called bhakti, or devotional service
- 16:09, 18 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page There are many so-called meditators who think, "I am the Supreme Spirit Soul. I am conducting the activities of material nature (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many so-called meditators who think"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Narottama|Visnu Murti}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|15Jun12}} {{last|16Jun12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=1|CC=0|OB=0|L...")
- 20:01, 16 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The Mayavadi philosophers recommend merging in the impersonal effulgence of Brahman; that is their ultimate goal, or destination (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Mayavadi philosophers recommend merging in the impersonal effulgence of Bra...", and the only contributor was "Narottama" (talk))
- 18:03, 16 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page "I am this body" or "Everything in relationship to the body is mine" is called false ego, but when one is self-realized and thinks that he is an eternal servitor of the Supreme Lord, that identification is real ego (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|""I am this body" or "Everything in relationship to the body is mine" is called false ego...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 12:48, 15 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The best service to the people in general is to awaken them to Krsna consciousness so that they may know that the supreme enjoyer, the supreme proprietor and the supreme friend is Krsna (content was: "#REDIRECT The best service to the people in general is to awaken them to Krsna consciousness so that they may know that the supreme enj...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 12:47, 15 August 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The best service to the people in general is to awaken them to Krsna consciousness so that they may know that the supreme enjoyer, the supreme proprietor and the supreme friend is Krsna to The best service to the people in general is to awaken them to Krsna consciousness so that they may know that the supreme enjoyer, the supreme proprietor and the supreme friend is Krsna. This illusory dream of lording it over material nature will vanish
- 13:58, 11 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The statement in Bhagavad-gita that the mental situation at the time of death is the basis of the next birth is also corroborated in this verse (content was: "#REDIRECT The statement in Bhagavad-gita that the mental situation at the time of death is the basis of the next birth is also corrobor...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 13:57, 11 August 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The statement in Bhagavad-gita that the mental situation at the time of death is the basis of the next birth is also corroborated in this verse to The statement in Bhagavad-gita that the mental situation at the time of death is the basis of the next birth is also corroborated in this verse - SB 3.26.34
- 15:48, 10 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page We naturally find that those who are addicted to sex life are also materially advanced because sex life or passionate life is the impetus for the material advancement of civilization (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We naturally find that those who are addicted to sex life are also materially advanced because sex life or passionate life is the impetus for the material advancement of civilization"}} {{...")
- 19:24, 7 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The four internal senses, or subtle senses, described herein are defined by different characteristics (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four internal senses, or subtle senses, described herein are de...", and the only contributor was "MadhuGopaldas" (talk))
- 19:00, 5 August 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page His light is diffused not only in the spiritual world but beyond that. In the material world also, that light is reflected by the sun globe, and the sunlight is reflected by the moon globe to His (God's) light is diffused not only in the spiritual world but beyond that. In the material world also, that light is reflected by the sun globe, and the sunlight is reflected by the moon globe
- 18:17, 4 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Generally all women desire material enjoyment. They are called less intelligent because they are mostly prone to material enjoyment (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"generally all women desire material enjoyment. They are called less...", and the only contributor was "Labangalatika" (talk))
- 14:41, 4 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Seeing her (Devahuti's) husband (Kardama Muni) about to leave, Devahuti was very disturbed, but to satisfy her husband she was smiling (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing her husband about to leave, Devahuti was very disturbed, but...", and the only contributor was "MadhuGopaldas" (talk))
- 13:54, 4 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page In order to satisfy her sexual desire, Kardama Muni expanded himself into nine forms. Instead of one, he became nine, and nine persons had sexual intercourse with Devahuti for many, many years (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"nine persons had sexual intercourse with Devahuti for many, many years"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|29Dec10}} {{last|29Dec10}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0...")
- 09:12, 4 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Every planet is round, and each planet is a different shelter, just like islands in the great ocean. Planets are sometimes called dvipa or varsa. This earth planet is called Bharata-varsa because it was ruled by King Bharata (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Planets are sometimes called dvipa or varsa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|14Apr12}} {{last|15Apr12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=1|CC=0|OB=0|Lec=0|Con=0...")
- 18:51, 3 August 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Her (Devahuti's) husband (Kardama Muni) was living in a cottage, and since she was always engaged in serving him, her royal beauty disappeared, and she became just like an ordinary maidservant (content was: "#REDIRECT Her husband (Kardama Muni) was living in a cottage, and since she (Devahuti) was always engaged in serving him, her royal bea...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 18:51, 3 August 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Her (Devahuti's) husband (Kardama Muni) was living in a cottage, and since she was always engaged in serving him, her royal beauty disappeared, and she became just like an ordinary maidservant to Her husband (Kardama Muni) was living in a cottage, and since she (Devahuti) was always engaged in serving him, her royal beauty disappeared, and she became just like an ordinary maidservant
- 15:20, 31 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page After devotional life begins, we can achieve the full result of love of Godhead (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after devotional life begins, we can achieve the full result of love of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Siddha Rupa|Visnu Murti|Labangalatika}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|05Jan08}} {{last|2...")
- 14:29, 31 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Devahuti was so faithful to her husband that not only did she serve him with great devotion, service and respect, but she did not even care for her own health. That is called selfless service (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahuti was so faithful to her husband that not only did she serve him with great devotion, service and respect, but she did not even care for her own health. That is called selfless serv...")
- 19:16, 30 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Gauravena means "with great reverence." The husband is a very intimate friend; therefore, the wife must render service just like an intimate friend, and at the same time she must understand that the husband is superior in position (content was: "#REDIRECT The husband is a very intimate friend; the wife must render service just like an intimate friend, and at the same time she mu...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 19:16, 30 July 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Gauravena means "with great reverence." The husband is a very intimate friend; therefore, the wife must render service just like an intimate friend, and at the same time she must understand that the husband is superior in position to The husband is a very intimate friend; the wife must render service just like an intimate friend, and at the same time she must understand that the husband is superior in position
- 14:40, 30 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The only stipulation is that the spiritual master should be bona fide; i.e., the spiritual master must be in the proper chain of disciplic succession, called the parampara system (content was: "#REDIRECT There is no question about the necessity of accepting a spiritual master. The only stipulation is that the spiritual master s...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 14:39, 30 July 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The only stipulation is that the spiritual master should be bona fide; i.e., the spiritual master must be in the proper chain of disciplic succession, called the parampara system to There is no question about the necessity of accepting a spiritual master. The only stipulation is that the spiritual master should be bona fide; i.e., he must be in the proper chain of disciplic succession, called the parampara system
- 14:35, 30 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page So, in all cases, there is no question about the necessity of accepting a spiritual master (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So, in all cases, there is no question about the necessity of accepting a spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|25Jul12}} {{last|25Jul12}} {{to...")
- 14:09, 30 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The bona fide spiritual master desires that his disciples know the process of rendering transcendental service to the Lord (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bona fide spiritual master desires that his disciples know the process of rendering transcendental service to the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first...")
- 13:12, 30 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Those who are only miscreants throughout their lives are compared to demons. They are bereft of all knowledge, in spite of any academic educational career they may pursue (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bg. 7.15"|"They are bereft of all knowledge, in spite of any academic educational career they may pursue"|"Those who are only miscreants throughout their lives are compared to demons"}} {{...")
- 16:23, 29 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Human beings who are unaware of the miseries of material existence and are happy in sex life and hard labor are the lowest of fools (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"happy in sex life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Matea|Visnu Murti}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|17Jul08}} {{last|07Apr10}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=1|CC=0|OB=0|Lec=0|Con=0|Let=0}} {{total|1}} {...")
- 16:13, 29 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The lowest of fools do not understand material miseries; they pass their lives merrily and do not inquire into the miseries of life. Such persons are almost on the level of the animals (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The lowest of fools do not understand material miseries; they pass their lives mer...", and the only contributor was "Krsnadas" (talk))
- 13:57, 28 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The miseries of the pure soul and the disruption of his self-identification are managed by the external energy of the Lord (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the miseries of the pure soul and the disruption of his self-identification are managed by the external energy of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|03Oc...")
- 15:21, 27 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The inebriety of the material qualities is due to the difference between the material body and the spirit soul (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inebriety of the material qualities is due to the difference between the material...", and the only contributor was "Mayapur" (talk))
- 19:58, 26 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Mundane wranglers waste time in dry speculation and mental concoction, which are fruitless in both this life and the next. In spite of their pride in speculation, they can never appreciate the simple potential activities of the banyan tree (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"mundane wranglers waste time in dry speculation and mental concoction, which are fruitless in both this life and the next. In spite of their pride in speculation, they can never appreciate...")
- 16:33, 25 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The ksatriyas would collect taxes from the vaisyas and sudras, but the brahmaṇas were exempt from paying income tax or land revenue. That system of human society was so nice that there were no political, social and economic upheavals. (content was: "#REDIRECT That system of human society was so nice that there were no political, social and economic upheavals. The different castes, o...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 16:33, 25 July 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The ksatriyas would collect taxes from the vaisyas and sudras, but the brahmaṇas were exempt from paying income tax or land revenue. That system of human society was so nice that there were no political, social and economic upheavals. to That system of human society was so nice that there were no political, social and economic upheavals. The different castes, or varna classifications, are essential for maintaining a peaceful human society
- 14:47, 25 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page A person who follows the ksatriya principles by protecting society from thieves and miscreants is called a ksatriya, not the one who is simply born a ksatriya (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who follows the ksatriya principles by protecting society from thieves and miscreants is called a ksatriya, not the one who is simply born a ksatriya"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Maya...")
- 09:45, 25 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The word atyantikena is very significant in this verse. By development of the mode of goodness of material nature one can become situated in the heavenly planets (content was: "#REDIRECT The word atyantikena is very significant in this verse (SB 36.28). By development of the mode of goodness of material nature...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 09:45, 25 July 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page The word atyantikena is very significant in this verse. By development of the mode of goodness of material nature one can become situated in the heavenly planets to The word atyantikena is very significant in this verse (SB 36.28). By development of the mode of goodness of material nature one can become situated in the heavenly planets
- 15:29, 24 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page The ten kinds of air are described as follows: The total air which circulates throughout the entire body is called the vyana air (content was: "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ten kinds of air are described as follows"|"The total air which...", and the only contributor was "MadhuGopaldas" (talk))
- 14:37, 19 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Everyone who is conditioned by material existence must suffer from 2) adhidaivika pains (those due to supernatural disturbances). His happiness is nothing but a hard struggle to get free from the miseries of conditional life (content was: "#REDIRECT His (one's who is conditioned by material existence) happiness is nothing but a hard struggle to get free from the miseries o...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))
- 14:37, 19 July 2020 Angela talk contribs moved page Everyone who is conditioned by material existence must suffer from 2) adhidaivika pains (those due to supernatural disturbances). His happiness is nothing but a hard struggle to get free from the miseries of conditional life to His (one's who is conditioned by material existence) happiness is nothing but a hard struggle to get free from the miseries of conditional life
- 14:34, 19 July 2020 Angela talk contribs deleted page Everyone who is conditioned by material existence - whether he be a man or beast or demigod or bird - must suffer from adhyatmika (bodily or mental) pains, adhibhautika pains (those offered by living creatures (content was: "#REDIRECT One conditioned by material existence, whether he be a man, beast, demigod or bird must suffer from adhyatmika - bodily or me...", and the only contributor was "Angela" (talk))