User contributions for Krsnadas
28 November 2012
- 16:5116:51, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,601 N King Bharata - after whom India is called Bharata-varsa - was also a pure devotee, and at an early age he left his household life, his devoted beautiful wife, his son, friends and kingdom just as if they were stool Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"was also a pure devotee, and at an early age he left his household life, his devoted beautiful wife, his son, friends and kingdom…'
- 16:4716:47, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,743 N Pure devotees of the Lord always pray to the Supreme Lord with tears in their eyes; their minds are always engaged in recollecting the activities of the Lord, and their bodies are always engaged in offering obeisances. In this way they are satisfied Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pure devotees of the Lord always pray to the Supreme Lord with tears in their eyes; their minds are always engaged in recollectin…'
- 16:2516:25, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,908 N Although a person in bhava is situated in the best position, he does not hanker after honor or personal respect Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he is situated in the best position, he does not hanker after honor or personal respect"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnada…'
- 16:1816:18, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,803 N Even if a devotee has no engagement, he will find some work to do for Krsna's satisfaction. Nor does such a person like anything which is not connected with Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if he has no engagement, he will find some work to do for Krsna's satisfaction. Nor does such a person like anything which i…'
- 16:1516:15, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,546 N A person who has developed from faith to the stage of bhava, states that such a person is never agitated even if there are causes for agitation. Nor does such a person waste his time even for a moment; he is always anxious to do something for Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a person who has developed from faith to the stage of bhava, states that such a person is never agitated even if there are causes…'
- 16:1116:11, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,565 N Prema can be defined as love of God without any expectation of exchange or return. Actually the words prema and love are not synonymous, yet one can say that prema is the highest stage of love. One who has attained prema is the most perfect human being Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"prema can be defined as love of God without any expectation of exchange or return. Actually the words prema and love are not syno…'
- 16:0616:06, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,411 N The first requirement is faith; it is due to faith that one associates with pure devotees, and, by such association, develops devotional service. As devotional service develops, one's misgivings diminish. Then one is situated in firm conviction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first requirement is faith; it is due to faith that one associates with pure devotees, and, by such association, develops dev…'
- 16:0316:03, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,254 N When attachment becomes pure, it exhibits the two characteristics of bhava and rati. When rati increases, it is called love of Godhead, and love of Godhead is the ultimate goal of human life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When attachment becomes pure, it exhibits the two characteristics of bhava and rati. When rati increases, it is called love of Go…'
- 15:5715:57, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,358 N By advancing in hearing and chanting, a devotee becomes more firmly fixed in his faith, and gradually his initial faith develops into a taste for devotional service, and that taste gradually develops into attachment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By advancing in hearing and chanting, a devotee becomes more firmly fixed in his faith, and gradually his initial faith develops …'
- 15:5515:55, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,304 N By developing chanting and hearing, one can advance further and further in regulative devotional service to the Supreme Lord. As one so advances, his misgivings about devotional service and his attraction for the material world proportionately diminish Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"developing chanting and hearing, one can advance further and further in regulative devotional service to the Supreme Lord. As one…'
- 15:5215:52, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,325 N If, due to some righteous activities which provoke devotional service, one is influenced by the service attitude and takes shelter of the good association of pure devotees, he develops attachment for hearing and chanting Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If, due to some righteous activities which provoke devotional service, one is influenced by the service attitude and takes shelte…'
- 15:4215:42, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,625 N The process for making the heart even more sterilized by the sunshine of love is called bhava. A description of bhava is given by Rupa Gosvami Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process for making the heart even more sterilized by the sunshine of love is called bhava. A description of bhava is given by…'
- 12:2512:25, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,932 N Being in love with the Godhead is compared to the sunshine emanating from the sun; this shining makes the devotee's heart more and more lovely. The heart of such a devotee is situated in a transcendental position beyond even the mode of goodness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"being in love with the Godhead is compared to the sunshine emanating from the sun; this shining makes the devotee's heart more an…'
- 12:2212:22, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,662 N When one's attachment to Krsna becomes very deep, one attains the condition called love of Godhead. Such a state of existence is considered a permanent situation for a devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one's attachment to Krsna becomes very deep, one attains the condition called love of Godhead. Such a state of existence is …'
- 12:1912:19, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,707 N There are two characteristics by which the seeds of love of Godhead can develop, and these are known as rati, or attachment, and bhava, the condition immediately preceding love of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two characteristics by which the seeds of love of Godhead can develop, and these are known as rati, or attachment, and …'
- 12:1712:17, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,014 N Whoever follows the principles of devotional service with attachment and follows a particular devotee of Vrajabhumi certainly attains the highest perfection of love of Godhead in that spirit Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whoever follows the principles of devotional service with attachment and follows a particular devotee of Vrajabhumi certainly att…'
- 12:1512:15, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,496 N A pure devotee attached to devotional service should always remember the activities of a particular inhabitant of Vraja, even though he is not able to live in Vrajabhumi or Vrndavana. In this way he can always think of Vrajabhumi and Vrndavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a pure devotee attached to devotional service should always remember the activities of a particular inhabitant of Vraja, even tho…'
- 12:1112:11, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,635 N Devotee always thinks of his special devotional service & attachment. Such attachment does not violate the regulative principles of devotional service, & a real devotee adheres to these principles strictly; yet always thinks of his particular attachment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he always thinks of his special devotional service and attachment. Such attachment does not violate the regulative principles of …'
- 12:0812:08, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,473 N Devotional service with attachment can be executed in two ways - externally and internally. Externally the devotee strictly follows the regulative principles beginning with chanting and hearing, while internally he thinks of the attachment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"externally and internally. Externally the devotee strictly follows the regulative principles beginning with chanting and hearing,…'
- 12:0612:06, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,776 N It should be noted that a class of so-called devotees (known as prakrta-sahajiya) follow their own concocted ideas and, representing themselves as Krsna and Radha, indulge in debauchery. Such devotional service and attachment are false Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it should be noted that a class of so-called devotees (known as prakrta-sahajiya) follow their own concocted ideas and, represent…'
- 12:0312:03, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,586 N The natural inclination to devotional service is also based on scriptural injunction, and one who has attachment for such devotional service is not required to give it up simply on the strength of scriptural argument Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The natural inclination to devotional service is also based on scriptural injunction, and one who has attachment for such devotio…'
- 12:0112:01, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,565 N Devotional service with attachment is natural, and one who has been attracted by it does not argue with those who oppose him, even though others may argue by presenting scriptural injunctions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service with attachment is natural, and one who has been attracted by it does not argue with those who oppose him, eve…'
- 11:5811:58, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,810 N When one becomes deeply affected by the devotion of the residents of Vrajabhumi and tries to follow in their footsteps, he does not care for the restrictions or regulations of the revealed scriptures. This is the characteristic of one in raga-bhakti Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one becomes deeply affected by the devotion of the residents of Vrajabhumi and tries to follow in their footsteps, he does n…'
- 11:5411:54, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,510 N Devotional service discharged with such attachment is called ragatmika, and deep attachment with deep absorption in the object of love is called ragatmika. Examples of these can be seen in the activities of the residents of Vrajabhumi Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service discharged with such attachment is called ragatmika, and deep attachment with deep absorption in the object of…'
- 11:5011:50, 28 November 2012 diff hist +9,883 N If one develops devotional service and attachment by following in the footsteps of the Vrajavasis, he attains raga-marga-bhakti, or devotional service in attachment to the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one develops devotional service and attachment by following in the footsteps of the Vrajavasis, he attains raga-marga-bhakti, …'
- 11:4811:48, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,948 N Devotional service can be discharged independently of the cultivation of knowledge and renunciation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotional service can be discharged independently of the cultivation of knowledge and renunciation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsn…'
- 11:4711:47, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,158 N The Lord's conclusion is that devotional service is independent of any other process. The cultivation of knowledge, renunciation or meditation may be a little helpful in the beginning, but they cannot be considered necessary for devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord's conclusion is that devotional service is independent of any other process. The cultivation of knowledge, renunciation …'
- 11:4411:44, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,905 N The Vedic rules are supposed to be ordained by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but apparently there are contradictions, and Uddhava was anxious to know how one could be freed from these contradictions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic rules are supposed to be ordained by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but apparently there are contradictions, and U…'
- 11:4111:41, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,004 N Since a devotee of Lord Krsna is by nature nonviolent, and since his mind and senses are controlled, he does not have to make a special effort to acquire the good qualities which result from cultivating knowledge and performing fruitive activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since a devotee of Lord Krsna is by nature nonviolent, and since his mind and senses are controlled, he does not have to make a s…'
- 11:2711:27, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,350 N In the Eleventh Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.20.31), the Lord Himself says that there is no necessity to cultivate speculative knowledge and renunciation if one is actually engaged in the devotional service of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord Himself says that there is no necessity to cultivate speculative knowledge and renunciation if one is actually engaged i…'
- 11:2511:25, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,548 N One does not have to take to the principles of nonviolence and sense control, although there are rules and regulations for acquiring these qualities in the other processes. Without even practicing these processes a devotee develops all good qualities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One does not have to take to the principles of nonviolence and sense control, although there are rules and regulations for acquir…'
- 11:1411:14, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,049 N Whoever engages in the devotional service of the Lord in full Krsna consciousness becomes freed of all debts to the sages, demigods and forefathers, to whom everyone is generally indebted Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whoever engages in the devotional service of the Lord in full Krsna consciousness becomes freed of all debts to the sages, demigo…'
- 11:0811:08, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,291 N If he (a person) performs sinful activities (not willfully but by chance), Krsna gives him all protection. It is not necessary for him to purify himself by any other method Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If, however, he performs sinful activities (not willfully but by chance), Krsna gives him all protection. It is not necessary for…'
- 11:0511:05, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,949 N Because all his desires and ambitions were thus engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, Maharaja Ambarisa is considered the leader in discharging devotional service in all kinds of ways Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because all his desires and ambitions were thus engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, Maharaja Ambarisa is considered th…'
- 10:1310:13, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,955 N In BRS it is said that one should be very liberal in behavior and should avoid any undesirable activities. The most important affirmative points are that one should accept the shelter of a bona fide spiritual master, be initiated by him and serve him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu compiled by Sri Rupa Gosvami it is said that one should be very liberal in behavior and should avoid an…'
- 10:1110:11, 28 November 2012 diff hist +10,567 N Rupa Gosvami recommended that one live in the association of those who are of the same mentality; therefore it is necessary to form some association for Krsna consciousness and live together for the cultivation of knowledge of Krsna & devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Rupa Gosvami has recommended that one live in the association of those who are of the same mentality; therefore it is neces…'
- 10:0410:04, 28 November 2012 diff hist +10,724 N Putana planned to kill Krsna. Krsna accepted the poisonous breasts of that demonic woman, and when He sucked the milk from her, He sucked out her life also. Nonetheless Putana was elevated to the same position as Krsna's own mother Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Putana planned to kill Krsna. Krsna accepted the poisonous breasts of that demonic woman, and when He sucked the milk from her, H…'
- 10:0010:00, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,523 N One is advised not to even look at the faces of persons who are irreligious or who are devoid of devotion to the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is also advised not to even look at the faces of persons who are irreligious or who are devoid of devotion to the Supreme Lor…'
- 09:5809:58, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,316 N After receiving spiritual messages from holy persons or pure devotees, if one tries to apply them in his own life, the path of Krsna consciousness naturally develops in faith, attachment and devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After receiving such spiritual messages from holy persons or pure devotees, if one tries to apply them in his own life, the path …'
- 09:5509:55, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,406 N Those who are actually holy are transcendental, composed, peaceful, friendly to all living entities and not subject to anger. Simply by association with such holy men one can become a Krsna conscious devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are actually holy are transcendental, composed, peaceful, friendly to all living entities and not subject to anger. Sim…'
- 09:5209:52, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,161 N His (a devotee's) interest is in the essence of life, which is spiritual. He is equal to everyone, and no one can find fault in him. His magnanimous mind is always fresh and clean and devoid of material obsessions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His interest is in the essence of life, which is spiritual. He is equal to everyone, and no one can find fault in him. His magnan…'
- 08:0308:03, 28 November 2012 diff hist +11,258 N No one should be depressed by thinking that he will never be out of the clutches of matter, for there is every possibility of being rescued, exactly as it is possible for a log, which is floating down a river, to come to rest on the bank Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one should be depressed by thinking that he will never be out of the clutches of matter, for there is every possibility of bei…'
- 07:5907:59, 28 November 2012 diff hist +13,289 N Devotional service is so nice and pure that it purifies the devotee, and he forgets all material ambitions as soon as he engages fully in the transcendental loving service of Krsna. A practical example is Dhruva Maharaja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service is so nice and pure that it purifies the devotee, and he forgets all material ambitions as soon as he engages …'
- 07:5707:57, 28 November 2012 diff hist +9,707 N Generally people come into the association of devotees in order to mitigate some material wants, but the influence of a pure devotee frees a man from all material desires so that he eventually comes to relish the taste of devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally people come into the association of devotees in order to mitigate some material wants, but the influence of a pure devo…'
- 07:5507:55, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,814 N If a person is not engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, he falls from his position, regardless of whether he executes his prescribed occupational duty or not Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a person is not engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, he falls from his position, regardless of whether he executes h…'
- 07:5207:52, 28 November 2012 diff hist +9,785 N If a person is lacking in devotion or Krsna consciousness, he cannot be released from material bondage, even if he executes his prescribed duty. On the contrary, even by discharging his prescribed duty he will glide down into hell Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a person is lacking in devotion or Krsna consciousness, he cannot be released from material bondage, even if he executes his p…'
- 07:4407:44, 28 November 2012 diff hist +9,670 N Since it is difficult for a person to become free as long as he desires to dominate material nature, it is recommended that he approach a spiritual master who can train him in devotional service & enable him to get out of the clutches of material nature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since it is very difficult for a person to become free as long as he desires to dominate material nature, it is recommended that …'
- 07:3607:36, 28 November 2012 diff hist +9,807 N The living entity forgets that he is eternally the servitor of Krsna, and his forgetfulness causes his bondage in conditional life and his attraction for material energy. Indeed, that attraction is the shackle of material energy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity forgets that he is eternally the servitor of Krsna, and his forgetfulness causes his bondage in conditional lif…'
- 07:3107:31, 28 November 2012 diff hist +10,620 N Material nature is so strong that it cannot be surmounted by an ordinary living entity. Only those who surrender unto the lotus feet of Krsna can cross the ocean of material existence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"material nature is so strong that it cannot be surmounted by an ordinary living entity. Only those who surrender unto the lotus f…'
- 07:2907:29, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,158 N When Jnana, or the cultivation of knowledge, opens onto the path of devotional service, it can give one liberation, but not otherwise Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"jnana, or the cultivation of knowledge, opens onto the path of devotional service, it can give one liberation, but not otherwise"…'