User contributions for Krsnadas
14 December 2013
- 19:3319:33, 14 December 2013 diff hist +5,553 N In essence the grhastha should be engaged in occupational duties advised by the spiritual master and sastra. Specifically a grhastha should engage in agricultural activities to earn money Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in essence the grhastha should be engaged in occupational duties advised by the spiritual master and sastra. Specifically a grhas…'
13 December 2013
- 06:2506:25, 13 December 2013 diff hist +4,886 N Because of the sinful things one does to earn money, augment his wealth and protect it, he is put into the hell called Sucimukha, where the officials of Yamaraja punish him by stitching thread through his entire body like weavers manufacturing cloth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of the sinful things he does to earn money, augment his wealth and protect it, he is put into the hell called Sucimukha, …'
- 06:0006:00, 13 December 2013 diff hist +4,462 N 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 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"an ordinary worker conducts business in order to earn money for his sense gratification. A devotee may perform the same work in e…'
12 December 2013
- 08:5808:58, 12 December 2013 diff hist +4,799 N The ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras should eat only krsna-prasada, which is afforded them by the mercy of the brahmanas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras should eat only krsna-prasada, which is afforded them by the mercy of the brahmanas"}} {{notes|…'
- 08:5508:55, 12 December 2013 diff hist +4,426 N Dangerous elements in the universe are compared to sharks in the ocean. Even though one may be a very expert swimmer, he cannot possibly survive if he is attacked by sharks Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dangerous elements in the universe are compared to sharks in the ocean. Even though one may be a very expert swimmer, he cannot p…'
- 08:5308:53, 12 December 2013 diff hist +4,476 N The human form of life gives the living entity a chance to cross the ocean of nescience, which is this material universe, and enter into the spiritual sky Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The human form of life gives the living entity a chance to cross the ocean of nescience, which is this material universe, and ent…'
- 07:4407:44, 12 December 2013 diff hist +4,411 N The ocean of nescience is very difficult to cross because it is infested with many dangerous sharks Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ocean of nescience is very difficult to cross because it is infested with many dangerous sharks"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsn…'
- 07:3107:31, 12 December 2013 diff hist +6,344 N The jnanis and yogis, although trying to be free from the desires of material activities, actually become more and more entangled in false philosophical speculation or strenuous attempts to stop the activities of the senses Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the jnanis and yogis, although trying to be free from the desires of material activities, actually become more and more entangled…'
- 07:2907:29, 12 December 2013 diff hist +6,250 N The waves of a river flow incessantly, and it is very difficult to stop them. Similarly, the waves of desire for material enjoyment are so strong that they cannot be stopped by any process other than bhakti-yoga Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The waves of a river flow incessantly, and it is very difficult to stop them. Similarly, the waves of desire for material enjoyme…'
- 07:2607:26, 12 December 2013 diff hist +6,070 N The devotees, who are always engaged in the service of the toes of the lotus feet of the Lord, can very easily overcome hard-knotted desires for fruitive activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees, who are always engaged in the service of the toes of the lotus feet of the Lord, can very easily overcome"}} {{note…'
- 07:0607:06, 12 December 2013 diff hist +5,249 N Unless the Lord is superior to the individual soul, there is no question of prapadye, or surrender unto Him. This word prapadye refers to the process of devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless the Lord is superior to the individual soul, there is no question of prapadye, or surrender unto Him. This word prapadye r…'
- 06:5406:54, 12 December 2013 diff hist +5,146 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead manifests Himself as one with the cause and effect within this body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead manifests Himself as one with the cause and effect within this body"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|K…'
- 04:3504:35, 12 December 2013 diff hist +6,658 N A person who does not take to the path of liberation yet carefully executes economic development and sense gratification loses everything Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a person who does not take to the path of liberation yet carefully executes economic development and sense gratification loses ev…'
- 04:2504:25, 12 December 2013 diff hist +6,346 N The individual souls are fully covered by the gross material body and subtle body made of the life air and intelligence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The individual souls are fully covered by the gross material body and subtle body made of the life air and intelligence"}} {{note…'
- 04:1404:14, 12 December 2013 diff hist +9,528 N At the present moment human civilization is too much attached to economic development and sense gratification and is therefore nearing the path of ruination Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment human civilization is too much attached to economic development and sense gratification and is therefore ne…'
- 04:1204:12, 12 December 2013 diff hist +9,738 N The Lord does not bestow material blessings upon the devotees, for they may be entrapped again in this material world by continuous birth, death, old age and disease Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord does not bestow material blessings upon the devotees, for they may be entrapped again in this material world by continuo…'
- 04:1004:10, 12 December 2013 diff hist +9,946 N In Brazil, in this present age, huge quantities of gold have been found, and from historical references in the Puranas, we can guess safely that this was Ravana's kingdom. This kingdom was, however, destroyed by Lord Ramacandra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Brazil, in this present age, huge quantities of gold have been found, and from historical references in the Puranas, we can gu…'
- 04:0704:07, 12 December 2013 diff hist +9,800 N Ravana, for example, was a great worshiper and devotee of Lord Siva, and in return he got all the blessings of goddess Durga, so much so that his whole kingdom was constructed of golden buildings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ravana, for example, was a great worshiper and devotee of Lord Siva, and in return he got all the blessings of goddess Durga, so …'
- 04:0404:04, 12 December 2013 diff hist +9,641 N Materialistic persons, however, get immense opportunity for economic development by worshiping Lord Siva, for Lord Siva is the husband of the goddess Durga, the proprietor of this universe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"materialistic persons, however, get immense opportunity for economic development by worshiping Lord Siva, for Lord Siva is the hu…'
- 04:0004:00, 12 December 2013 diff hist +9,611 N In the course of our preaching work, we sometimes see that materialistic persons come to us and offer their obeisances to take blessings, which means they want more and more material opulences Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the course of our preaching work, we sometimes see that materialistic persons come to us and offer their obeisances to take bl…'
- 03:5603:56, 12 December 2013 diff hist +9,619 N Our bodies, either in this planet or in another planet, will be destroyed, and again we will have to remain for millions of years in an unconscious state within the body of Maha-Visnu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our bodies, either in this planet or in another planet, will be destroyed, and again we will have to remain for millions of years…'
- 03:5103:51, 12 December 2013 diff hist +9,177 N In our material existence we accept a higher form of life as a blessing and a lower form as a curse Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our material existence we accept a higher form of life as a blessing and a lower form as a curse"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsn…'
- 03:4703:47, 12 December 2013 diff hist +9,679 N We accept as blessings different states of higher life, distinguishing them from lower states of life, but we should know that such distinctions exist only in relation to the interchange of the modes of material nature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We accept as blessings different states of higher life, distinguishing them from lower states of life, but we should know that su…'
11 December 2013
- 07:1607:16, 11 December 2013 diff hist +4,294 N Foolishly we are not afraid of death, nor do we consider that death will take away everything acquired by the process of dharma, artha and kama Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolishly we are not afraid of death, nor do we consider that death will take away everything acquired by the process of dharma, …'
- 07:0807:08, 11 December 2013 diff hist +4,300 N Out of the four principles - namely religion, economic development, sense gratification and liberation - liberation has to be taken very seriously. The other three are subject to destruction by the stringent law of nature - death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"liberation has to be taken very seriously. The other three are subject to destruction by the stringent law of nature"}} {{notes|}…'
- 07:0007:00, 11 December 2013 diff hist +3,937 N Some way or other, people are determined to earn money or get money by begging, borrowing or stealing and applying that for sense gratification. Such a civilization is the greatest obstacle in the path of self-realization Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some way or other, people are determined to earn money or get money by begging, borrowing or stealing and applying that for sense…'
- 06:4706:47, 11 December 2013 diff hist +6,585 N Simple negation, or giving up the company of materialistic persons, will not do. We must have engagements Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simple negation, or giving up the company of materialistic persons, will not do. We must have engagements"}} {{notes|}} {{compile…'
- 06:4306:43, 11 December 2013 diff hist +6,616 N To advance in devotional service one should be uninterested in the materialistic way of life. That which is the subject matter of satisfaction for the devotees is of no interest to the nondevotees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To advance in devotional service one should be uninterested in the materialistic way of life. That which is the subject matter of…'
- 06:4106:41, 11 December 2013 diff hist +6,887 N Things are degraded to such an extent that those who are supposed to be religious are also at the present moment interested only in sense gratification Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Things are degraded to such an extent that those who are supposed to be religious are also at the present moment interested only …'
- 06:2906:29, 11 December 2013 diff hist +3,884 N Just as a prisoner, who has undergone troublesome prison life, is set free again, the person who has always engaged in impious and mischievous activities is put into hellish conditions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as a prisoner, who has undergone troublesome prison life, is set free again, the person who has always engaged in impious an…'
- 05:5805:58, 11 December 2013 diff hist +3,797 N Either we leave the money or the money leaves us, but we will be separated. The best use of money as long as it is within our possession is to spend it to acquire Krsna consciousness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Either we leave the money or the money leaves us, but we will be separated. The best use of money as long as it is within our pos…'
- 05:5405:54, 11 December 2013 diff hist +3,966 N If a man secures some money by killing someone and with that money maintains his family, those who enjoy the black money earned by him are also partially responsible and are also sent to hell, but he who is the leader is especially punished Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a man secures some money by killing someone and with that money maintains his family, those who enjoy the black money earned b…'
- 05:5005:50, 11 December 2013 diff hist +3,746 N A person who enjoys life by earning money or by envying another's life, and who enjoys with family and friends, will have to enjoy alone the resultant sinful reactions accrued from such violent and illicit life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who enjoys life by earning money or by envying another's life, and who enjoys with family and friends, will have to enjo…'
10 December 2013
- 05:0105:01, 10 December 2013 diff hist +2,602 N Family attraction is so strong that even if one is neglected by family members in his old age, he cannot give up family affection, and he remains at home just like a dog Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Family attraction is so strong that even if one is neglected by family members in his old age, he cannot give up family affection…'
- 04:5804:58, 10 December 2013 diff hist +3,003 N One should employ himself in the Lord's service so that the Supreme Lord can take charge of him, and he will not be neglected by his so-called kinsmen Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should employ himself in the Lord's service so that the Supreme Lord can take charge of him, and he will not be neglected by …'
- 04:5304:53, 10 December 2013 diff hist +2,866 N In some cannibalistic communities, the old grandfather is sportingly killed, and a feast is held in which his body is eaten Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In some cannibalistic communities, the old grandfather is sportingly killed, and a feast is held in which his body is eaten"}} {{…'
- 04:5104:51, 10 December 2013 diff hist +2,844 N Even in the modern age, in some communities or states, the old men are given poison so that they will die as soon as possible Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even in the modern age, in some communities or states, the old men are given poison so that they will die as soon as possible"}} …'
- 04:4804:48, 10 December 2013 diff hist +2,696 N Not only in the present age but from time immemorial, no one has liked an old man who is unable to earn in the family Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only in the present age but from time immemorial, no one has liked an old man who is unable to earn in the family"}} {{notes|…'
- 04:4604:46, 10 December 2013 diff hist +4,443 N A sane man should come to the point of Krsna consciousness and engage in the service of the Supreme Lord, applying his whole life, all of his wealth, his entire intelligence and his full power of speaking Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a sane man should come to the point of Krsna consciousness and engage in the service of the Supreme Lord, applying his whole life…'
- 04:4304:43, 10 December 2013 diff hist +4,211 N The process of illusory service to society, country and community is exactly the same everywhere; the same principle is applicable even to big national leaders Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process of illusory service to society, country and community is exactly the same everywhere; the same principle is applicabl…'
- 02:2202:22, 10 December 2013 diff hist +9,372 N Kardama Muni was directed by the Lord to be very compassionate and liberal in his householder life and to give assurance to the people in his renounced life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni was directed by the Lord to be very compassionate and liberal in his householder life and to give assurance to the p…'
- 02:1702:17, 10 December 2013 diff hist +8,914 N The second-class devotee is he who is merciful and compassionate to the fallen soul Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The second-class devotee is he who is merciful and compassionate to the fallen soul"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complet…'
- 02:1602:16, 10 December 2013 diff hist +9,150 N Since the Lord is unlimited, His desire is also unlimited. There is no stoppage, and therefore the service of the devotee is also unlimited Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Lord is unlimited, His desire is also unlimited. There is no stoppage, and therefore the service of the devotee is also…'
- 02:1302:13, 10 December 2013 diff hist +9,156 N The householder's duty is to earn money because a sannyasi is not supposed to earn money but is completely dependent on the householder Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The householder's duty is to earn money because a sannyasi is not supposed to earn money but is completely dependent on the house…'
- 02:1202:12, 10 December 2013 diff hist +2,884 N No one but the Supreme Lord (Krsna) can become well versed in all the branches of Vedic wisdom simply by hearing once from his teacher. Nor can anyone bring a dead body back to life after the soul has already gone to the region of Yamaraja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one but the Supreme Lord can become well versed in all the branches of Vedic wisdom simply by hearing once from his teacher"}}…'
- 02:0602:06, 10 December 2013 diff hist +4,595 N The purpose of maintaining the human body is different from that of the animals Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of maintaining the human body is different from that of the animals"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|AL…'
- 01:4201:42, 10 December 2013 diff hist +3,366 N The lifetime of such an envious householder is passed at night either in sleeping or in sex indulgence, and in the daytime either in making money or maintaining family members Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The lifetime of such an envious householder is passed at night either in sleeping or in sex indulgence, and in the daytime either…'
- 01:4001:40, 10 December 2013 diff hist +3,527 N Those who are above the karmis, that is, the jnanis, yogis and devotees, are strictly prohibited from sex indulgence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are above the karmis, that is, the jnanis, yogis and devotees, are strictly prohibited from sex indulgence"}} {{notes|}…'
- 01:3801:38, 10 December 2013 diff hist +3,441 N The present human civilization is primarily based on the principles of sleeping and sex indulgence at night and earning money in the day and spending the same for family maintenance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The present human civilization is primarily based on the principles of sleeping and sex indulgence at night and earning money in …'
- 01:3401:34, 10 December 2013 diff hist +2,166 N One should act without attachment for the result; he should be disassociated from the modes of work Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should act without attachment for the result; he should be disassociated from the modes of work"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsn…'