User contributions for Mayapur
27 October 2012
- 14:1114:11, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,699 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu very carefully brought first-class prasadam from Lord Jagannatha and sent it in separate packages to His mother (Sacimata) and the devotees at Nadia Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu very carefully brought first-class prasadam from Lord Jagannatha and sent it in separate packages to His …'
- 14:0514:05, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,648 N When the Lord (Caitanya) passed through the jungle in great ecstasy, packs of tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and boars came, and the Lord passed right through them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord passed through the jungle in great ecstasy, packs of tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and boars came, and the Lord pas…'
- 13:5813:58, 27 October 2012 diff hist +5,005 N Society, friendship, love and well-wishers are all simply results of being packed in different bodies. One should know this well and try to get out of this bodily encagement into which one is thrown birth after birth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Society, friendship, love and well-wishers are all simply results of being packed in different bodies. One should know this well …'
- 13:4613:46, 27 October 2012 diff hist +2,497 N When the form of the Lord is carved from wood, stone or any other element, it is to be understood that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is there Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the form of the Lord is carved from wood, stone or any other element, it is to be understood that the Supreme Personality of…'
- 13:4113:41, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,158 N Manomayam is a carving of the form of the Lord within the mind. This is included as one of the eight different carvings of the form of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Manomayam is a carving of the form of the Lord within the mind. This is included as one of the eight different carvings of the fo…'
- 13:3413:34, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,550 N Simply by stamping oneself Christian, Jewish, or Hindu and Muslim, without knowing who is God and what is his desire, that will naturally create antagonism Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by stamping oneself Christian, Jewish, or Hindu and Muslim, without knowing who is God and what is his desire, that will n…'
- 13:2813:28, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,724 N Religion does not mean stamping in different way. Religion means to know God the great and we are subordinate, maintained by God. This is religion Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Religion does not mean stamping in different way. Religion means to know God the great and we are subordinate, maintained by God.…'
- 13:0813:08, 27 October 2012 diff hist +5,112 N An Aryan civilization is a civilization advanced in spiritual knowledge. Not merely by stamping oneself an Aryan does one become an Aryan Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An Aryan civilization is a civilization advanced in spiritual knowledge. Not merely by stamping oneself an Aryan does one become …'
- 12:5412:54, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,862 N It is indicated that the Visnu form is the ultimate goal of meditation, and as such it is better to concentrate upon the forms of Visnu than on impersonal omkara. The latter process is also more difficult than the former Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is indicated that the Visnu form is the ultimate goal of meditation, and as such it is better to concentrate upon the forms of…'
- 12:4612:46, 27 October 2012 diff hist +7,477 N When the rsi (Durvasa Muni) wanted to award some benediction to Duryodhana, the latter wished that he should visit the house of Maharaja Yudhisthira, who was the eldest and chief among all his cousins Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the rsi wanted to award some benediction to Duryodhana, the latter wished that he should visit the house of Maharaja Yudhist…'
- 12:2612:26, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,072 N The difference between a person in Krsna consciousness and a person in bodily consciousness is that the former is attached to Krsna, whereas the latter is attached to the results of his activities. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The difference between a person in Krsna consciousness and a person in bodily consciousness is that the former is attached to Krs…'
- 11:3211:32, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,479 N In this Fifth Chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, God says that work in devotional service is better than dry mental speculation. Devotional service is easier than the latter because, being transcendental in nature, it frees one from reaction. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord says that work in devotional service is better than dry mental speculation. Devotional service is easier than the latter…'
- 11:2211:22, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,715 N When the King of Mithila saw the arrival of Sri Balarama in his city, he was most pleased and received the Lord with great honor and hospitality Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the King of Mithila saw the arrival of Sri Balarama in his city, he was most pleased and received the Lord with great honor …'
- 11:1511:15, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,467 N He (King Bhismaka) was hospitable not only to Krsna, Balarama and kings such as Jarasandha but also to many other kings and princes according to their personal strength, age and material possessions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was hospitable not only to Krsna, Balarama and kings such as Jarasandha but also to many other kings and princes according to …'
- 11:0811:08, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,506 N In order to reciprocate the kind hospitality of Krsna, the gopis began to look at Him lovingly. They were overjoyed by the auspicious touch of the hand of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to reciprocate the kind hospitality of Krsna, the gopis began to look at Him lovingly. They were overjoyed by the auspic…'
- 10:5810:58, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,472 N Dhrtarastra lost all his state and descendants in the fight with Maharaja Yudhisthira, and still, due to his sense of helplessness, he did not feel ashamed to accept the charity and hospitality of Maharaja Yudhisthira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhrtarastra lost all his state and descendants in the fight with Maharaja Yudhisthira, and still, due to his sense of helplessnes…'
- 10:0910:09, 27 October 2012 diff hist +5,813 N Because of associating with the three gunas of the material potency, everyone identifies himself with his body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of associating with the three gunas of the material potency, everyone identifies himself with his body"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 10:0610:06, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,404 N Although the Lord is attached to His material potency, He is aloof from her activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Lord is attached to His material potency, He is aloof from her activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{compl…'
- 10:0310:03, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,842 N The Lord is merciful; if anyone wants to forget Him and enjoy this material world, He gives him full facility, not directly but through the agency of His material potency Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is merciful; if anyone wants to forget Him and enjoy this material world, He gives him full facility, not directly but t…'
- 09:5509:55, 27 October 2012 diff hist +6,686 N The material potency is not different from the Lord because it is an emanation from Him, but at the same time, that manifestation of potency is not the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the material potency is not different from the Lord because it is an emanation from Him, but at the same time, that manifestation…'
- 09:4909:49, 27 October 2012 diff hist +4,377 N If we drink this nectar (bhagavad-gita), very soon the brilliant sunshine of transcendental knowledge will dispel the darkness of ignorance caused by our unwanted material desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we drink this nectar, very soon the brilliant sunshine of transcendental knowledge will dispel the darkness of ignorance cause…'
- 09:4109:41, 27 October 2012 diff hist +3,631 N The sankirtana movement has been introduced by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu just to dispel the illusion of maya, by which everyone in this material world thinks himself to be a product of matter and therefore to have many duties pertaining to the body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sankirtana movement has been introduced by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu just to dispel the illusion of maya, by which everyone in…'
- 09:3509:35, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,836 N Lord Madhusudana enjoyed His youth with pastimes on autumn nights in the midst of the jewellike milkmaids. Thus He dispelled all the misfortunes of the world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Madhusudana enjoyed His youth with pastimes on autumn nights in the midst of the jewellike milkmaids. Thus He dispelled all …'
- 09:1509:15, 27 October 2012 diff hist +5,502 N In the material world, sunshine, moonshine or different kinds of artificial light are required to dispel darkness, especially at night, for by nature the material world is dark Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, sunshine, moonshine or different kinds of artificial light are required to dispel darkness, especially at …'
- 09:0809:08, 27 October 2012 diff hist +2,460 N Actually, anyone who hears Bhagavad-gita from a bona fide spiritual master like Krsna or His representative will find that all his ignorance is dispelled. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"anyone who hears Bhagavad-gita from a bona fide spiritual master like Krsna or His representative will find that all his ignoranc…'
- 08:5908:59, 27 October 2012 diff hist +1,358 N If I (Lord Krsna) see My sweetness in a mirror, I am tempted to taste it, but nevertheless I cannot Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If I see My sweetness in a mirror, I am tempted to taste it, but nevertheless I cannot"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{compl…'
26 October 2012
- 18:0918:09, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,401 N Sex life is compared to the rubbing of two hands to relieve an itch. Grhamedhis, so-called grhasthas who have no spiritual knowledge, think that this itching is the greatest platform of happiness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sex life is compared to the rubbing of two hands to relieve an itch. Grhamedhis, so-called grhasthas who have no spiritual knowle…'
- 17:4217:42, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,408 N The Bhagavad-gita explains everything very nicely, how to become Krsna conscious, how to worship Krsna, how to understand Krsna. Everything is explained there very lucidly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Bhagavad-gita explains everything very nicely, how to become Krsna conscious, how to worship Krsna, how to understand Krsna. …'
- 17:3517:35, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,631 N When bright young boys and girls receive proper guidance from parents and teachers who can lucidly answer their queries, they easily understand each point and gradually develop fine brains Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When these bright young boys and girls receive proper guidance from parents and teachers who can lucidly answer their queries, th…'
- 17:0917:09, 26 October 2012 diff hist +2,815 N How a living entity becomes a victim of the material condition is lucidly explained in this verse (SB 6.2.38). The beginning is to misidentify the body as one's self Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How a living entity becomes a victim of the material condition is lucidly explained in this verse. The beginning is to misidentif…'
- 17:0217:02, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,317 N The cause of the material creation is described here (in SB 3.20.2) very lucidly. The first cause is daiva, or the destiny of the conditioned soul. The material creation exists for the conditioned soul who wanted to become a false lord for sense enjoyment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cause of the material creation is described here very lucidly. The first cause is daiva, or the destiny of the conditioned so…'
- 16:0616:06, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,423 N The illusory potency, maya, constantly terrorizes and shackles the people in the present Age of Quarrel, Kali-yuga Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The illusory potency, maya, constantly terrorizes and shackles the people in the present Age of Quarrel, Kali-yuga"}} {{notes|}} …'
- 16:0216:02, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,273 N When the demoniac population of thieves, rogues, and criminals steadily increases, the kingdom is filled with chaos and terror Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the demoniac population of thieves, rogues, and criminals steadily increases, the kingdom is filled with chaos and terror"}}…'
- 15:4515:45, 26 October 2012 diff hist +2,699 N Those who are too sinful and have thus been born in the lower classes are allowed to enjoy sinful activities fully, for thus there is a chance that these activities will become detestful to them, and they will get the opportunity to be purified Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are too sinful and have thus been born in the lower classes are allowed to enjoy sinful activities fully, for thus ther…'
- 15:3615:36, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,951 N Devotees know that their position is to be eternally servants of the Supreme Lord and never to be one with Him. Therefore they are called sama-mati or jitatma. They detest oneness with the Supreme Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees know that their position is to be eternally servants of the Supreme Lord and never to be one with Him. Therefore they ar…'
- 15:2915:29, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,177 N One should be allowed to remain in so-called material enjoyment while simultaneously advancing in knowledge to experience the misery of this false material happiness. Then, without help from others, one will find material enjoyment detestful Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should be allowed to remain in so-called material enjoyment while simultaneously advancing in knowledge to experience the mis…'
- 15:2215:22, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,605 N Woman, who is very attractive in the beginning but in the end very disturbing, is exactly like the flower, which is attractive in the beginning and detestable at the end Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"woman, who is very attractive in the beginning but in the end very disturbing, is exactly like the flower, which is attractive in…'
- 15:1115:11, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,025 N Lord Ramacandra accepted only one wife and manifested sublime character, thus setting an example for householders. A householder should live according to the ideal of Lord Ramacandra, who showed how to be a perfect person Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Ramacandra accepted only one wife and manifested sublime character, thus setting an example for householders"}} {{notes|}} {…'
- 15:0315:03, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,218 N The setting of the sun does not mean the end of the sun. It means that the sun is out of our sight. Similarly, the end of the mission of the Lord on a particular planet or universe only means that He is out of our sight Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The setting of the sun does not mean the end of the sun. It means that the sun is out of our sight. Similarly, the end of the mis…'
- 14:5514:55, 26 October 2012 diff hist +2,229 N While observing the situation of his enemy, Arjuna stood up on the chariot, but he was so afflicted with lamentation that he sat down again, setting aside his bow and arrows. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While observing the situation of his enemy, Arjuna stood up on the chariot, but he was so afflicted with lamentation that he sat …'
- 14:4014:40, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,278 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is present in everyone's heart, fostering the reactions of sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-guna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is present in everyone's heart, fostering the reactions of sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-gun…'
- 14:2814:28, 26 October 2012 diff hist +6,617 N Krsna's foster father, Nanda Maharaja, and his associates were all vaisyas. They were not at all educated, but they could serve Krsna by loving Him and by offering everything to Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna's foster father, Nanda Maharaja, and his associates were all vaisyas. They were not at all educated, but they could serve K…'
- 14:2114:21, 26 October 2012 diff hist +10,952 N When Krsna appeared within the bars of Kamsa's prison house, He was transferred by Vasudeva to the house of Nanda Maharaja, the foster father of Krsna, at Gokula Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna appeared within the bars of Kamsa's prison house, He was transferred by Vasudeva to the house of Nanda Maharaja, the f…'
- 14:0514:05, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,773 N When there is varna-sankara population, the people cannot be properly controlled for peace and prosperity, regardless of great legislative assemblies, parliaments and similar bodies Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is varna-sankara population, the people cannot be properly controlled for peace and prosperity, regardless of great le…'
- 14:0014:00, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,529 N To rule the mass of citizens in a state and keep them in a complete progressive order is not possible simply by passing laws every year in a legislative assembly. The varnasrama-dharma is essential in a good government Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To rule the mass of citizens in a state and keep them in a complete progressive order is not possible simply by passing laws ever…'
- 13:5313:53, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,949 N So many government representatives voting for legislation. Every day they bring out a new law. But because these laws are only mental concoctions manufactured by inexperienced conditioned souls, they cannot give relief to human society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"so many government representatives voting for legislation. Every day they bring out a new law. But because these laws are only me…'
- 13:4613:46, 26 October 2012 diff hist +5,382 N Every man is imperfect by constitution under conditions of material existence, and there is not the least possibility that even the most materially advanced man can enact perfect legislation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every man is imperfect by constitution under conditions of material existence, and there is not the least possibility that even t…'
- 13:3813:38, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,777 N A person who personally practices the tenets of religion as they are enjoined in the sastras and who also teaches others the same principles is called religious Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who personally practices the tenets of religion as they are enjoined in the sastras and who also teaches others the same…'
- 13:2413:24, 26 October 2012 diff hist +4,165 N One should be enlightened in the tenets of Bhagavad-gita and accept the instruction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead that one give up all natural tendencies for material service under different names and take to the service of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should be enlightened in the tenets of Bhagavad-gita and accept the instruction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead that on…'
- 13:1213:12, 26 October 2012 diff hist +3,596 N The administrative heads as a class will condemn the tenets of Vedic wisdom and will prefer to conduct a so-called secular state, and the so-called educated brahmanas will be purchased by such unscrupulous administrators Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The administrative heads as a class will condemn the tenets of Vedic wisdom and will prefer to conduct a so-called secular state,…'