User contributions for Krsnadas
28 November 2012
- 07:2507:25, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,155 N There are many sages who are expert in performing austerities; there are many men who give much in charity; there are many famous men, scholars and thinkers, and there are those who are very expert in reciting Vedic hymns Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many sages who are expert in performing austerities; there are many men who give much in charity; there are many famous…'
- 05:5305:53, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,198 N If anyone wants to understand the Supreme Absolute Truth in perfection, he must take to the process of devotional service in full Krsna consciousness. Then it will be possible for him to understand the last word of the Absolute Truth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if anyone wants to understand the Supreme Absolute Truth in perfection, he must take to the process of devotional service in full…'
- 05:5105:51, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,670 N The Supreme Lord is as much an individual as other living beings, but He is different in that He is the Supreme and all other living beings are subordinate to Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is as much an individual as other living beings, but He is different in that He is the Supreme and all other liv…'
- 05:4705:47, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,562 N Three different processes by which Krsna can be understood: the empiric process of philosophical speculation, the process of meditation according to the mystic yoga system, and the process of Krsna consciousness, or devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"three different processes by which Krsna can be understood: the empiric process of philosophical speculation, the process of medi…'
- 05:4505:45, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,526 N All incarnations are either direct expansions of Krsna or, indirectly, expansions of the expansions of Krsna. However, the name of Krsna indicates the original Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All incarnations are either direct expansions of Krsna or, indirectly, expansions of the expansions of Krsna. However, the name o…'
- 05:4305:43, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,106 N Srimad-Bhagavatam indicates that everything is sheltered by Krsna directly and indirectly. Consequently perfect knowledge can be had only by an analytical study of Krsna, as confirmed by Bhagavad-gita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam indicates that everything is sheltered by Krsna directly and indirectly. Consequently perfect knowledge can be …'
- 05:4105:41, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,801 N The purpose of the material manifestation is to give the conditioned soul a chance to attain liberation and return to the asraya-tattva, or the Absolute Truth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of the material manifestation is to give the conditioned soul a chance to attain liberation and return to the asraya-…'
- 05:3905:39, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,943 N In the Tenth Canto of Bhagavatam the life and activities of Krsna are described because Krsna is the shelter of all manifestations. Knowing this, Sridhara Svami worshiped and offered his obeisances unto Krsna as the shelter of everything Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the Tenth Canto of Bhagavatam the life and activities of Krsna are described because Krsna is the shelter of all manifestation…'
- 05:3605:36, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,629 N Sridhara Svami was accepted by Lord Caitanya as an authorized commentator on Srimad-Bhagavatam, and Caitanya Mahaprabhu quoted his writings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sridhara Svami was accepted by Lord Caitanya as an authorized commentator on Srimad-Bhagavatam, and Caitanya Mahaprabhu quoted hi…'
- 05:3405:34, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,597 N As far as Krsna Himself is concerned, He is directly situated in His spiritual energy, or specifically in His internal potency Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as Krsna Himself is concerned, He is directly situated in His spiritual energy, or specifically in His internal potency"}}…'
- 05:3205:32, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,243 N All Vedic rituals and different types of worship and philosophical speculation ultimately aim at Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all Vedic rituals and different types of worship and philosophical speculation ultimately aim at Krsna"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|K…'
- 05:3005:30, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,677 N Since neophytes are not all on the same transcendental level, they are advised to worship different types of demigods according to their situation in the different modes of material nature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since neophytes are not all on the same transcendental level, they are advised to worship different types of demigods according t…'
- 05:2805:28, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,510 N Our actual function is devotional service, and our ultimate goal is love of Godhead. In all Vedic literatures it can be found that Krsna is the ultimate center, for through knowledge of Krsna all problems of life are solved Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our actual function is devotional service, and our ultimate goal is love of Godhead. In all Vedic literatures it can be found tha…'
- 05:2505:25, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,813 N Just as a poor man becomes happy upon receiving some treasure, when one attains to devotional service, his material pains are automatically vanquished Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as a poor man becomes happy upon receiving some treasure, when one attains to devotional service, his material pains are aut…'
27 November 2012
- 22:4622:46, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,736 N When one attains the third stage of transcendental love of God, there occur further developments known as transcendental affection, emotion, ecstasy & extreme & intense attachment. These are technically known by the terms raga, anuraga, bhava & mahabhava Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one attains the third stage of transcendental love of God, there occur further developments known as transcendental affectio…'
- 22:4422:44, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,762 N Attainment of ecstasy is produced by execution of devotional service. When one continues the process of hearing and chanting, attachment grows and assumes the name of love of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Attainment of ecstasy is produced by execution of devotional service. When one continues the process of hearing and chanting, att…'
- 22:4222:42, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,268 N There are nine different methods of cultivating devotional service such as hearing, chanting, remembering, etc, and all these processes are employed in the first stage of devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are nine different methods of cultivating devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2…'
- 22:3822:38, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,496 N Just as an ordinary materialistic businessman thinks of nothing else when he is absorbed in his business, a pure devotee, when engaged in the service of the Lord, does not think of anything beyond that engagement Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as an ordinary materialistic businessman thinks of nothing else when he is absorbed in his business, a pure devotee, when en…'
- 22:3622:36, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,407 N The point is that a devotee is so much absorbed in the transcendental loving service of the Lord that he has no time to think of any benefit beyond his immediate engagement Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The point is that a devotee is so much absorbed in the transcendental loving service of the Lord that he has no time to think of …'
- 22:3522:35, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,454 N The pure devotee does not desire to live on the same planet with the Supreme Lord, nor does he desire the same opulence as the Lord, nor does he desire to have the same form as the Lord, nor to live with Him side by side, nor to merge into His existence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The pure devotee does not desire to live on the same planet with the Supreme Lord, nor does he desire the same opulence as the Lo…'
- 22:3122:31, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,563 N As soon as a pure devotee hears the glories and transcendental qualities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is seated in everyone's heart, his mind immediately flows toward the Lord, just as the waters of the Ganges flow toward the sea Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as a pure devotee hears the glories and transcendental qualities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is seated in …'
- 22:2922:29, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,921 N A pure devotee accepts the transcendental loving service of the Lord but rejects all kinds of liberation for his personal sense gratification Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee accepts the transcendental loving service of the Lord but rejects all kinds of liberation for his personal sense g…'
- 22:2822:28, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,995 N The senses engage themselves on behalf of family, society, nation and so on. When they are so engaged, they cannot cultivate Krsna consciousness. The senses must be purified, and this is possible when one purely understands that he belongs to Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the senses engage themselves on behalf of family, society, nation and so on. When they are so engaged, they cannot cultivate Krsn…'
- 22:2522:25, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,080 N At the present moment, our senses are all designated because the body is designated. Consequently we think that this body belongs to a particular society or a particular country or a particular family. In this way the body is bound Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment, our senses are all designated because the body is designated. Consequently we think that this body belongs…'
- 22:2322:23, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,003 N By minimizing bodily necessities, one can primarily devote his time to the cultivation of Krsna consciousness through the chanting of the holy names of God. Pure devotional service means engaging all the senses of the body in the service of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By minimizing bodily necessities, one can primarily devote his time to the cultivation of Krsna consciousness through the chantin…'
- 22:2122:21, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,050 N In Krsna consciousness there is no scope for worshiping any demigod or any other form of Krsna, nor is there room for indulgence in speculative empiric philosophy, nor indulgence in fruitive activities. One should be free from all these contaminations Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Krsna consciousness there is no scope for worshiping any demigod or any other form of Krsna, nor is there room for indulgence …'
- 22:1922:19, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,992 N Love of God is dormant in everyone, and it can be awakened from its dormant position by the execution of pure devotional service, just as a person bitten by a serpent can be awakened by ammonia Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Love of God is dormant in everyone, and it can be awakened from its dormant position by the execution of pure devotional service,…'
- 22:1722:17, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,873 N There are many phases of spiritual knowledge and transcendental bliss. On one platform are the ritualistic sacrifices recommended in the Vedas, the execution of austerities and pious duties, and the practice of mystic yoga Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many phases of spiritual knowledge and transcendental bliss. On one platform are the ritualistic sacrifices recommended…'
- 22:1322:13, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,826 N If the gardener does not see these impediments and take them out, they will overcome and choke the plant of devotion. If, however, one is careful to guard against the growth of unwanted plants, the plant of devotion grows luxuriantly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the gardener does not see these impediments and take them out, they will overcome and choke the plant of devotion. If, however…'
- 22:1122:11, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,115 N The prohibitions are mentioned in the authorized scriptures: One should not indulge in illicit sex life, intoxication, meat eating or gambling. These things are forbidden to one who is attempting devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The prohibitions are mentioned in the authorized scriptures: One should not indulge in illicit sex life, intoxication, meat eatin…'
- 22:0922:09, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,126 N It is considered to be disadvantageous to desire liberation. The only desire should be the desire to render service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also considered to be disadvantageous to desire liberation. The only desire should be the desire to render service"}} {{not…'
- 22:0722:07, 27 November 2012 diff hist +8,560 N Simply by taking advantage of material conveniences one may become addicted to enjoying material comforts Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by taking advantage of material conveniences one may become addicted to enjoying material comforts"}} {{notes|}} {{compile…'
- 22:0622:06, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,900 N If one is attracted by a large number of disciples and material conveniences offered by these disciples and forgets his duty as a bona fide master, the growth of the plant will be impeded Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is attracted by a large number of disciples and material conveniences offered by these disciples and forgets his duty as a…'
- 22:0422:04, 27 November 2012 diff hist +4,260 N The second offense to the holy name is to deny that Lord Visnu is the Absolute Truth. There is no difference between His name, quality, form, pastimes and activities, and one who sees a difference is considered an offender Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The second offense is to deny that Lord Visnu is the Absolute Truth. There is no difference between His name, quality, form, past…'
- 22:0022:00, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,563 N Actually a mukta, or liberated soul, is he who understands his constitutional position as an eternal servant of the Lord. Such liberated souls engage with faith and devotion in the service of the Lord, and they are called krsna-bhaktas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"actually a mukta, or liberated soul, is he who understands his constitutional position as an eternal servant of the Lord. Such li…'
- 21:5721:57, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,474 N When one is liberated, he theoretically understands that the living entity is not composed of material elements but is spirit soul, distinct from matter. Simply by theoretically understanding this doctrine, one can be called liberated Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is liberated, he theoretically understands that the living entity is not composed of material elements but is spirit sou…'
- 21:5521:55, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,199 N Out of many hundreds and thousands of such empiric philosophers, only a handful actually attain liberation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of many hundreds and thousands of such empiric philosophers, only a handful actually attain liberation"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
- 21:5321:53, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,554 N Out of many such persons who engage in righteous activities for sense gratification, only a few come to know about the Absolute Truth. These are called jnanis, empiric philosophers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of many such persons who engage in righteous activities for sense gratification, only a few come to know about the Absolute T…'
- 21:4921:49, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,486 N It is very difficult to find a few human beings who believe in the scriptures and the existence of God, or, for that matter, in proper behavior. Those who do believe in the value of these things are known as arya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is very difficult to find a few human beings who believe in the scriptures and the existence of God, or, for that matter, in p…'
- 21:4521:45, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,327 N Out of the many millions and trillions of living entities on land, human beings comprise only a small portion. Out of that small number of human beings, most are totally ignorant of spiritual life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the many millions and trillions of living entities on land, human beings comprise only a small portion. Out of that small …'
- 21:4321:43, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,295 N Those entities which cannot move - like trees, for example - remain in one place and are classified as nonmoving entities, and those that move - such as the birds and beasts - are called jangama Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"remain in one place and are classified as nonmoving entities, and those that move"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|…'
- 21:4121:41, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,107 N The eternally conditioned living entities can be divided into two types - moving and nonmoving Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The eternally conditioned living entities can be divided into two types"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi…'
- 21:3821:38, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,855 N This eternal religion of the soul is never bound by any physical limitation of people, place, or time Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this eternal religion of the soul is never bound by any physical limitation of people, place, or time"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Kr…'
- 21:3421:34, 27 November 2012 diff hist +5,337 N When we attain transcendental knowledge and are established in the actual, eternal religion of the actual living entity - the spirit soul - then and then only can we attain real, undeniable peace, prosperity, and happiness in the world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when we attain transcendental knowledge and are established in the actual, eternal religion of the actual living entity"}} {{note…'
- 21:2821:28, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,080 N Everything that is material can be cut into pieces, can be burnt up, can be moistened, and can be dried up in the air Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything that is material can be cut into pieces, can be burnt up, can be moistened, and can be dried up in the air"}} {{notes|…'
- 21:2621:26, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,393 N One may then ask this question: What was the purpose for which Arjuna fought on the battlefield of Kuruksetra? The answer is plain and simple. The fight that is fought in pursuance of military duty touches the body only Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may then ask this question: What was the purpose for which Arjuna fought on the battlefield of Kuruksetra? The answer is plai…'
- 21:2321:23, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,661 N The learned scholar, who is aware of this transcendental knowledge, does not try to annihilate anyone or order anyone annihilated, like a fool Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The learned scholar, who is aware of this transcendental knowledge, does not try to annihilate anyone or order anyone annihilated…'
- 21:2221:22, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,919 N It is within our experience that every created thing is subject to annihilation. The eternality of the spirit soul is proved through its noncreatability by material means Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is within our experience that every created thing is subject to annihilation. The eternality of the spirit soul is proved thro…'
- 21:2021:20, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,358 N The spirit is never annihilated, nor can anyone annihilate him, even after the annihilation of the material body. He therefore has no birth and no death. Nor does he grow or diminish by repeated material births and deaths Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spirit is never annihilated, nor can anyone annihilate him, even after the annihilation of the material body. He therefore ha…'
- 21:1621:16, 27 November 2012 diff hist +5,985 N The living entity exists eternally and has no past, present, or future tenses Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity exists eternally and has no past, present, or future tenses"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}…'