User contributions for Krsnadas
27 November 2012
- 12:0412:04, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,032 N Sometimes the Personality of Godhead descends Himself; otherwise, He deputes His confidential servants to do this act of kindness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the Personality of Godhead descends Himself; otherwise, He deputes His confidential servants to do this act of kindness…'
- 12:0112:01, 27 November 2012 diff hist +5,677 N Age after age, the Personality of Godhead and His beloved confidential-servitor devotees bestow their unbounded mercy by dissipating the darkness of nescience of the people of the world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"age after age, the Personality of Godhead and His beloved confidential-servitor devotees bestow their unbounded mercy by dissipat…'
- 11:5511:55, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,052 N Marshal Arjuna pretended to display philosophical ignorance and weakness, like an ordinary man, when with his chariot between the two opposing armies on the battlefield of Kuruksetra, he refused to fight Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Marshal Arjuna pretended to display philosophical ignorance and weakness, like an ordinary man, when with his chariot between the…'
- 11:5211:52, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,919 N We have extended many branches and sub-branches of this philosophy of the belly in various directions, and thus we have hardly any time to understand the philosophy of gaining eternal life - for which we are perpetually struggling life after life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have extended many branches and sub-branches of this philosophy of the belly in various directions, and thus we have hardly an…'
- 11:4911:49, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,010 N Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the ideal spiritual master, spoke the philosophy of Bhagavad-gita to Marshal Arjuna, His disciple. Here is a perfect example of the relationship between the spiritual master and the disciple Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the ideal spiritual master, spoke the philosophy of Bhagavad-gita to Marshal Arjuna…'
- 11:4511:45, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,277 N To attain perfection in transcendental knowledge is to accept the disciplic succession, the spiritual line, by culture, practice, and education in that line Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To attain perfection in transcendental knowledge is to accept the disciplic succession, the spiritual line, by culture, practice,…'
- 11:3911:39, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,724 N To know the principles of eternal life, and if we really want to see things in their true perspective, it is necessary for us to establish a relationship with a preceptor who can really open our eyes and lift us from the clutches of nescience Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to know the principles of eternal life or life after death, and if we really want to see things in their true perspective, it is …'
- 11:2911:29, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,292 N We first have to establish a relationship with the institution. We have to abide by the direction of our instructors there and work favorably according to their direction. This is essential in order to achieve the ultimate desired success Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we first have to establish a relationship with that institution. We have to abide by the direction of our instructors there and w…'
- 11:2611:26, 27 November 2012 diff hist +5,589 N The knowledge that we gather by our education in the schools and colleges may help us temporarily in the study of some particular subject in the present span of life, but this acquisition of knowledge cannot satisfy our eternal need Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The knowledge that we gather by our education in the schools and colleges may help us temporarily in the study of some particular…'
- 11:1011:10, 27 November 2012 diff hist +5,631 N We go forward on the path of knowledge by the mercy of our preceptors - from learning the alphabet up to completing our university career Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We go forward on the path of knowledge by the mercy of our preceptors"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs…'
- 11:0611:06, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,605 N The light of knowledge is kindled by our preceptors, and we can see things as they are only by our preceptors' mercy. From our very birth we have become accustomed to gathering knowledge by the mercy of our preceptors, whether father, mother, or teacher Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the light of knowledge is kindled by our preceptors, and we can see things as they are only by our preceptors' mercy. From our ve…'
- 11:0411:04, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,428 N There is but one way to perceive things in the depth of darkness. Only if somebody brings a light into the darkness is it truly possible to see things as they are. Similarly, the light of knowledge is kindled by our preceptors Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is but one way to perceive things in the depth of darkness. Only if somebody brings a light into the darkness is it truly p…'
- 10:4810:48, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,860 N We can be proud of our eyes only under certain favorable conditions created by an external agency, namely the material nature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we can be proud of our eyes only under certain favorable conditions created by an external agency, namely the material nature"}} …'
- 10:4610:46, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,966 N Even though we have our wonderful eyes, we cannot see things in their true perspective. What is true for the eyes is also true for the other senses we use for gathering knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even though we have our wonderful eyes, we cannot see things in their true perspective. What is true for the eyes is also true fo…'
- 10:4410:44, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,394 N Our eyes can gather knowledge only under certain favorable conditions. We cannot see things that are too far away from us; we cannot penetrate the darkness, nor can we see things that are very close to the eye, such as our own eyelids Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our eyes can gather knowledge only under certain favorable conditions. We cannot see things that are too far away from us; we can…'
- 10:4010:40, 27 November 2012 diff hist +5,444 N It is not a fact that we can see everything as it is simply by applying our ocular power to it. Every morning when the sun rises, we see this vast mass of matter as if it were just a small disc. Of course, the sun is much larger Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not a fact that we can see everything as it is simply by applying our ocular power to it. Every morning when the sun rises,…'
- 10:3710:37, 27 November 2012 diff hist +4,802 N We are very proud of our two small eyes, and puffed up with vanity, we are always enthusiastic to see everything with our own eyes. But we do not know that whatever we are seeing at the present moment is covered with the darkness of nescience Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are very proud of our two small eyes, and puffed up with vanity, we are always enthusiastic to see everything with our own eye…'
- 10:3310:33, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,700 N God is attainable only through devotional activities. We can get rid of the results of our work only by the intelligent process of work with transcendental results Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God is attainable only through devotional activities. We can get rid of the results of our work only by the intelligent process o…'
- 10:3110:31, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,743 N The Personality of Godhead says that He always favors His devotees by endowing them with the intelligence to perform devotional activities, so that at the end His devotees may attain to Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Personality of Godhead says that He always favors His devotees by endowing them with the intelligence to perform devotional a…'
- 10:2910:29, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,132 N In many places throughout Bhagavad-gita, the Personality of Godhead mentions the word buddhi-yoga, or intelligence with transcendental results. And by this word buddhi-yoga we can also understand transcendental, devotional activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In many places throughout Bhagavad-gita, the Personality of Godhead mentions the word buddhi-yoga, or intelligence with transcend…'
- 10:2510:25, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,416 N Great thinkers in the Western countries must look to the people of India if the message of Godhead, of genuine spiritualism, is to reach their ears Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great thinkers in the Western countries must therefore look to the people of India if the message of Godhead, of genuine spiritua…'
- 10:2410:24, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,855 N Notwithstanding all such advancement of material knowledge in the West, the people in general there are suffering the pangs of the poisonous effects of materialism because they have cared very little for the culture of spiritual science Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"notwithstanding all such advancement of material knowledge in the West, the people in general there are suffering the pangs of th…'
- 10:2110:21, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,422 N Factually, in no country other than India have the great sages endeavored so much for the realization of the spirit self Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Factually, also, in no country other than India have the great sages endeavored so much for the realization of the spirit self"}}…'
- 10:1810:18, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,296 N Caitanya-caritamrta says that one who has by chance taken his birth in the holy land of Bharatavarsa can render the supreme benefit to others, after he himself has become enlightened by self-realization Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya-caritamrta, in which it is said that one who has by chance taken his birth in the holy land of Bharatavarsa can render t…'
26 November 2012
- 23:1123:11, 26 November 2012 diff hist +4,760 N In Bhagavad-gita it is definitively established that Sri Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. It is established, also, that our only duty is to render transcendental loving service unto Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gita it is definitively established that Sri Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. It is established, also, th…'
- 23:0923:09, 26 November 2012 diff hist +5,021 N We try to drag concocted meanings out of the simple passages of Bhagavad-gita to establish some man-made idea which is never supported by Bhagavad-gita. By such artificial dragging, one cannot ultimately establish his rubbish theory Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we try to drag concocted meanings out of the simple passages of Bhagavad-gita to establish some man-made idea which is never supp…'
- 23:0623:06, 26 November 2012 diff hist +8,251 N How many common men have written their autobiographies, and how enthusiastically we have read and accepted them. But when the Personality of Godhead Himself tells about Himself, we cannot take it as it is. This is nothing but our misfortune Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How many common men have written their autobiographies, and how enthusiastically we have read and accepted them. But when the Per…'
- 19:0219:02, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,918 N Some of the asuras, or demons, such as Ravana and Hiranyakasipu, underwent a severe process of austerity and penance, but they obtained nothing except some temporary objects of sensory pleasure Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of the asuras, or demons, such as Ravana and Hiranyakasipu, also underwent a severe process of austerity and penance, but th…'
- 18:4918:49, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,882 N The real and transcendental happiness is attained only after liberation from the bondage of material existence. Any action which does not aim at such transcendental happiness is always temporary and baffling Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This real and transcendental happiness is attained only after liberation from the bondage of material existence. Any action which…'
- 18:4518:45, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,975 N Those who are legitimate or law-abiding persons may be divided into three transcendental divisions: namely, the lawful workers, the empiric philosophers, and the transcendental devotees. The lawful workers are again divided into two sections Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are legitimate or law-abiding persons may be divided into three transcendental divisions: namely, the lawful workers, t…'
- 18:4218:42, 26 November 2012 diff hist +8,526 N They may be civilized or uncivilized, they may be learned or illiterate, they may be powerful or weak, but illegitimate persons, generally known as outlaws, always act like the lower animals. There is no good in them, in spite of all appearances Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They may be civilized or uncivilized, they may be learned or illiterate, they may be powerful or weak, but such illegitimate pers…'
- 18:3918:39, 26 November 2012 diff hist +6,768 N The human race is divided into two sections. The one is legitimate and the other is illegitimate. Those who do not care about any laws of life, but simply work on the principle of sense gratification - they are all illegitimate Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the human race is divided into two sections. The one is legitimate and the other is illegitimate. Those who do not care about any…'
- 18:2418:24, 26 November 2012 diff hist +8,250 N After attainment of one or two of the eightfold perfections, many mystics fall into the trap of mental oscillation. In such a state, the mystic fails to attain to the highest perfection, namely, pure devotion to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After attainment of one or two of the above perfections, many mystics fall into the trap of mental oscillation. In such a state, …'
- 16:1616:16, 26 November 2012 diff hist +8,116 N When a learned man attains to absolute vision, he can observe every living being - whether a learned and gentle brahmana, a cow, an elephant, a dog, or a dog-eater - with equanimity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a learned man attains to absolute vision, he can observe every living being"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|A…'
- 16:1216:12, 26 November 2012 diff hist +8,297 N With the world spiritually manifest, its modes of nature, such as goodness, passion, and ignorance, cannot present any obstacle to one's spiritual advancement. When such obstacles are surpassed, one attains to the absolute vision Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With the world thus spiritually manifest, its modes of nature, such as goodness, passion, and ignorance, cannot present any obsta…'
- 15:2615:26, 26 November 2012 diff hist +6,331 N If we remember that the Supreme Spirit is indeed omnipresent, we can create a spiritual atmosphere by performing all our activities in relation to the Supreme Spirit, with everything directed by one who is a self-realized soul Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we remember that the Supreme Spirit is indeed omnipresent, we can create a spiritual atmosphere by performing all our activiti…'
- 14:3914:39, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,038 N Just as physicians are always present in all countries and at all times, so also brahmanas or ksatriyas are always present in every part of the earth, by dint of personal and practical qualifications Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as physicians are always present in all countries and at all times, so also brahmanas or ksatriyas are always present in eve…'
- 14:3614:36, 26 November 2012 diff hist +5,826 Krsna is the maker of a caste system that is applicable universally, is voluntary and natural, and is based on one's qualities and abilities No edit summary current
- 14:3514:35, 26 November 2012 diff hist +5,826 N Krsna is the maker of a caste system that is applicable universally, is voluntary and natural, and is based on one's qualities and abilities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is the maker of a caste system that is applicable universally, is voluntary and natural, and is based on one's qualities and a…'
- 14:3414:34, 26 November 2012 diff hist +85 Krsna is not the maker of a tyrannical and unnatural caste system in which the faithless dictate one's position according to one's birth No edit summary current
- 14:3414:34, 26 November 2012 diff hist +6,559 N Krsna is not the maker of a tyrannical and unnatural caste system in which the faithless dictate one's position according to one's birth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is not the maker of a tyrannical and unnatural caste system in which the faithless dictate one's position according to one's b…'
- 14:3014:30, 26 November 2012 diff hist +8,003 N The unscrupulous caste system now dominant in the society of the asuras or the faithless cannot be any barrier to approaching Sri Krsna, the Absolute Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the unscrupulous caste system now dominant in the society of the asuras or the faithless cannot be any barrier to approaching Sri…'
- 14:1314:13, 26 November 2012 diff hist +6,912 N In contrast with the ordinary living entity, those who are transcendentalists are really learned. Such transcendentalists do not perform any work in the manner of the common mundaner Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In contrast with the ordinary living entity, those who are transcendentalists are really learned. Such transcendentalists do not …'
- 13:4513:45, 26 November 2012 diff hist +9,995 N Each and every living entity that be is Krsna's part and parcel, and as such, each and every living entity is His eternal, transcendental servitor. The natural position of one who is part and parcel is to render service to the complete whole Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"each and every living entity that be is His part and parcel, and as such, each and every living entity is His eternal, transcende…'
- 13:4213:42, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,661 N The foolish mundaner cannot understand that he is under the spell of Lord Krsna's illusory energy, Maya-devi, who has made the mundaner bound to do as she desires. Consequently, the foolish mundaner enjoys only the temporary results Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The foolish mundaner cannot understand that he is under the spell of Lord Krsna's illusory energy, Maya-devi, who has made the mu…'
- 13:2113:21, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,215 N The learned karma-yogis tactfully engage such foolish mundaners in the respective works for which they have special attachments - but in relation with Krsna - without disturbing them in their general activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the learned karma-yogis tactfully engage such foolish mundaners in the respective works for which they have special attachments"}…'
- 13:1413:14, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,348 N Mundaners themselves have posed as Krsna, under the false inducement of the illusory energy. This false position of supreme enjoyer gives them much trouble as they search for lordship over the powers of nature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they themselves have posed as Krsna, under the false inducement of the illusory energy. This false position of supreme enjoyer gi…'
25 November 2012
- 22:4222:42, 25 November 2012 diff hist +6,614 N If and only if we can establish our relationships with one another upon the central attraction of Sri Krsna, the prime cause of all causes, will we really turn the concepts of fraternity and equality into workable means of lasting peace Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if and only if we can establish our relationships with one another upon the central attraction of Sri Krsna, the prime cause of a…'
- 22:2922:29, 25 November 2012 diff hist +5,842 N The great devotee Prahlada Maharaja confirms that people in general do not know that their ultimate center of attraction is Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. And in the Visnu category, Sri Krsna is the supreme attraction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great devotee Prahlada Maharaja confirms that people in general do not know that their ultimate center of attraction is Visnu…'
- 22:2322:23, 25 November 2012 diff hist +5,764 N If karma-yoga, or work with transcendental results, is systematically performed, we shall transcend and more than fulfill all fragmented endeavors Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If karma-yoga, or work with transcendental results, is systematically performed, we shall transcend and more than fulfill all fra…'