User contributions for Krsnadas
30 November 2012
- 15:0815:08, 30 November 2012 diff hist +6,923 N In Brahma-samhita it is stated that the workings of the supremely powerful superintendent, Durga, are but shadowy indications of the workings of the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Brahma-samhita it is stated that the workings of the supremely powerful superintendent, Durga, are but shadowy indications of …'
28 November 2012
- 23:2523:25, 28 November 2012 diff hist +10,609 N God is kind. Even we are rebelled, even we do not surrender unto Him, still, He is so kind. He is sending us grains, He is sending us fruits, so many things Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God is kind. Even we are rebelled, even we do not surrender unto Him, still, He is so kind. He is sending us grains, He is sendin…'
- 23:1623:16, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,362 N Guna means this quality, and another meaning of guna is rope. Just like we have seen rope, one rope, two rope, three ropes. When three ropes are, I mean to say, bound up, twisted in one, oh, that becomes very strong Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Guna means this quality, and another meaning of guna is rope. Just like we have seen rope, one rope, two rope, three ropes. When …'
- 23:1123:11, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,466 N People misunderstand that Indians have created a caste system. No. That caste system is everywhere - sarvam idam jagat. Not only India, all universe is being conducted by that process Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People misunderstand that Indians have created a caste system. No. That caste system is everywhere"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsna…'
- 23:0623:06, 28 November 2012 diff hist +9,045 N Married life is called grhastha-asrama. It is as good as sannyasa-asrama. Asrama means where there is bhagavad-bhajana. It doesn't matter whether one is sannyasi or one is grhastha or a brahmacari. The main principle is bhagavad-bhajana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"married life is called grhastha-asrama. It is as good as sannyasa-asrama. Asrama means where there is bhagavad-bhajana. It doesn'…'
- 23:0323:03, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,136 N The animals, they are suffering, but they do not care for it. they forget. So practically this sense gratification civilization means animal civilization. A little polished, that's all Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the animals, they are suffering, but they do not care for it. they forget. So practically this sense gratification civilization m…'
- 23:0023:00, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,201 N Grhastha, householder means giving a little license who cannot completely restrict sex life. That's all. Grhastha does not mean unrestricted sex life. If you have known this married life like that, that's a wrong conception Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"grhastha, householder means giving a little license who cannot completely restrict sex life. That's all. Grhastha does not mean …'
- 22:5622:56, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,272 N Although it is called "legalized prostitution," there is no difference between prostitution and married life, but there is some control. People become responsible. By responsible life, they can make advance. Irresponsible life will not help Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is no difference between prostitution and married life, but there is some control. People become responsible. By responsibl…'
- 22:4622:46, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,934 N First one should be religious, observing various rules and regulations, and then one must earn some money for maintenance of his family and the satisfaction of his senses Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First one should be religious, observing various rules and regulations, and then one must earn some money for maintenance of his …'
- 22:3822:38, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,892 N One should be satisfied with married life and not expend energy for extra sense gratification or sex life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be satisfied with married life and not expend energy for extra sense gratification or sex life"}} {{notes|}} {{compile…'
- 22:3122:31, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,043 N Although sexual intercourse is not a very exalted requisite in life, both animals and men require some sense gratification because of material propensities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although sexual intercourse is not a very exalted requisite in life, both animals and men require some sense gratification becaus…'
- 19:0719:07, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,202 N The gopis began to chant the holy name of Krsna and, being overwhelmed with madness, began to inquire about Krsna from the flowers and the creepers in the forest. Krsna is like the sky; He is situated everywhere Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the gopis began to chant the holy name of Krsna and, being overwhelmed with madness, began to inquire about Krsna from the flower…'
- 19:0519:05, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,816 N Pure devotees know that they are meant to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead and that all things that exist can be means by which one can serve the Supreme Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotees know that they are meant to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead and that all things that exist can be means by…'
- 19:0319:03, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,980 N Because a devotee has been blessed by the Supreme from within his heart, he can see the Supreme Lord wherever he looks. Indeed, he can see nothing else Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because a devotee has been blessed by the Supreme from within his heart, he can see the Supreme Lord wherever he looks. Indeed, h…'
- 19:0119:01, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,932 N Unless one can realize the transcendental form of the Supreme Lord, he cannot actually attain love of God, and without love of God there is no perfection in human life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one can realize the transcendental form of the Supreme Lord, he cannot actually attain love of God, and without love of Go…'
- 18:5818:58, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,190 N Unless one is freed from the influence of material energy, he cannot understand the Supreme Lord and His different energies. Nor can one who is captivated by the spell of material energy understand the spiritual form of the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is freed from the influence of material energy, he cannot understand the Supreme Lord and His different energies. Nor …'
- 18:5618:56, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,240 N The transcendental form of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is different from material manifestations, and it is above the reactions of matter. Unless one scientifically understands the spiritual form of the PG, one becomes an impersonalist Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The transcendental form of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is different from material manifestations, and it is above the reac…'
- 18:5418:54, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,855 N Knowledge is scientific when it is gathered from the scriptures through the bona fide spiritual master, but when it is interpreted by speculation, it is mental concoction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Knowledge is scientific when it is gathered from the scriptures through the bona fide spiritual master, but when it is interprete…'
- 18:5018:50, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,647 N Knowledge is information gathered from the scriptures, and science is practical realization of that knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Knowledge is information gathered from the scriptures, and science is practical realization of that knowledge"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
- 18:4718:47, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,994 N Anyone who is not attracted to Krsna is understood to be still under the spell of the illusory energy (maya), but one who is attempting to be liberated by the process of devotional service is actually liberated from the spell of maya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who is not attracted to Krsna is understood to be still under the spell of the illusory energy (maya), but one who is atte…'
- 18:4418:44, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,552 N One who is actually situated in Brahman realization has no reason to lament or desire. He is equal to everyone and is thus eligible for devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who is actually situated in Brahman realization has no reason to lament or desire. He is equal to everyone and is thus eligib…'
- 18:4218:42, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,849 N The liberated soul in devotional service, attracted by the transcendental qualities of Krsna, becomes more and more elevated, whereas those who engage in dry speculation and simply cultivate knowledge without devotion fall due to their many offenses Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The liberated soul in devotional service, attracted by the transcendental qualities of Krsna, becomes more and more elevated, whe…'
- 18:3918:39, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,496 N The devotee regrets his loss of time in the so-called cultivation of knowledge and becomes a pure devotee of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee regrets his loss of time in the so-called cultivation of knowledge and becomes a pure devotee of the Lord"}} {{notes|…'
- 18:3718:37, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,726 N Sometimes one becomes attracted to Krsna and His transcendental qualities simply by looking upon the beautiful features of His transcendental body, in which case one abandons the desire for liberation and engages in His devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes one becomes attracted to Krsna and His transcendental qualities simply by looking upon the beautiful features of His tr…'
- 18:3518:35, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,993 N Devotional service is so strong that one is attracted to Krsna even from the platform of Brahman worship. The Lord awards the devotee the perfection of a spiritual body, and he eternally engages in the transcendental service of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service is so strong that one is attracted to Krsna even from the platform of Brahman worship. The Lord awards the dev…'
- 18:3118:31, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,512 N If devotional service is added, the knower of Brahman can then become liberated; otherwise there is no possibility of liberation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If devotional service is added, the knower of Brahman can then become liberated; otherwise there is no possibility of liberation"…'
- 18:2718:27, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,314 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is compiled by the greatest sage, Vyasadeva, and it is a work coming out of his mature experience. By understanding Srimad-Bhagavatam and rendering devotional service, one can immediately capture the Supreme Lord within his heart Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam is compiled by the greatest sage, Vyasadeva, and it is a work coming out of his mature experience. By understan…'
- 18:2418:24, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,864 N Those who are distressed and those who desire wealth are called devotees with desires, whereas the other two, the inquisitive and the searcher for wisdom, are seekers of liberation. Because they worship Krsna, they are all considered to be very fortunate Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are distressed and those who desire wealth are called devotees with desires, whereas the other two, the inquisitive and…'
- 18:2118:21, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,626 N Fortunate beginners can develop only in the association of pure devotees of Lord Krsna. When one associates with pure devotees, he becomes a pure devotee himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"fortunate beginners can develop only in the association of pure devotees of Lord Krsna. When one associates with pure devotees, h…'
- 18:1918:19, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,539 N The most intelligent transcendentalist gives up all other processes and engages himself in the devotional service of the Lord, even though he may have many desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most intelligent transcendentalist gives up all other processes and engages himself in the devotional service of the Lord, ev…'
- 18:1518:15, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,629 N It is not by any kind of transcendental activity - neither fruitive action, nor the cultivation of knowledge, nor cultivation of mystic yoga - that a person can achieve the highest perfection without adding a tinge of devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that a person can achieve the highest perfection without adding a tinge of devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}}…'
- 18:1018:10, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,950 N The word akama refers to one who does not have any material desires. Moksa-kama refers to one who seeks liberation from material miseries, and sarva-kama refers to one who has the material desire to enjoy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word akama refers to one who does not have any material desires. Moksa-kama refers to one who seeks liberation from material …'
- 18:0318:03, 28 November 2012 diff hist +9,333 N Krsna is so attractive that out of transcendental attachment, a devotee will abandon all four principles of spiritual life - religiosity, economic development, regulation of sense gratification and salvation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is so attractive that out of transcendental attachment, a devotee will abandon all four principles of spiritual life"}} {{note…'
- 17:5617:56, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,252 N When a person is developed in love of Godhead, his body, mind and everything else are attracted by the transcendental qualities of the Lord. Such is the power of Krsna's merciful activities and transcendental qualities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person is developed in love of Godhead, his body, mind and everything else are attracted by the transcendental qualities o…'
- 17:5417:54, 28 November 2012 diff hist +9,454 N Simply by hearing about Him, one develops love for Him. That is the gift of the Lord. On one side He takes away inauspicious things, and on the other side He awards the most auspicious things. That is the meaning of hari Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by hearing about Him, one develops love for Him. That is the gift of the Lord. On one side He takes away inauspicious thin…'
- 17:5117:51, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,341 N The word hari has different meanings, of which two are foremost. Hari means that He takes away all inauspicious things from the devotee's life and that He attracts the mind of the devotee by awarding him transcendental love of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word hari has different meanings, of which two are foremost. Hari means that He takes away all inauspicious things from the d…'
- 17:4717:47, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,649 N God is so kind and merciful that He can give Himself in exchange for the devotional service of the devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God is so kind and merciful that He can give Himself in exchange for the devotional service of the devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
- 17:4417:44, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,754 N The words api and ca are adverbs and can be used for virtually any purpose. The word ca, or "and," can render seven different readings to the whole construction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words api and ca are adverbs and can be used for virtually any purpose"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}} {…'
- 17:4017:40, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,304 N Lord Krsna attracts the minds of all young girls and elderly ladies by His childlike activities. He also attracts the minds of His friends by His friendly activities. When He appeared in Vrndavana, He even attracted the birds, beasts, trees and plants Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Krsna attracts the minds of all young girls and elderly ladies by His childlike activities. He also attracts the minds of Hi…'
- 17:3717:37, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,545 N The pleasure derived by understanding Krsna as He is - as the all-attractive reservoir of all pleasures and the reservoir of all pleasure - giving tastes with all transcendental qualifications - attracts one to become His devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as the all-attractive reservoir of all pleasures and the reservoir of all pleasure"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete…'
- 17:3217:32, 28 November 2012 diff hist +8,991 N The attraction of Krsna is so intense that one can lose respect for all other means of self-realization and simply surrender unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The attraction of Krsna is so intense that one can lose respect for all other means of self-realization and simply surrender unto…'
- 17:2917:29, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,934 N The word bhakti can be used in ten different ways. Out of these ten, there is sadhana-bhakti, or occupational devotional service. The other nine are called prema-bhakti, love of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word bhakti can be used in ten different ways. Out of these ten, there is sadhana-bhakti, or occupational devotional service.…'
- 17:2717:27, 28 November 2012 diff hist +4,415 N No one can estimate the wonderful activities of the Supreme Lord, and therefore He is known as urukrama, the wonderful actor. In the Visvaprakasa dictionary, the word krama is defined as - an expert display of energies or stepping forward very quickly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no one can estimate the wonderful activities of the Supreme Lord, and therefore the Supreme Lord is known as urukrama, the wonder…'
- 17:2517:25, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,869 N The inconceivable energies of the Lord are spread throughout the creation. He is all-pervading, and by His energy He sustains all planetary systems, yet through His pleasure potency He remains situated in His personal abode known as Goloka Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inconceivable energies of the Lord are spread throughout the creation. He is all-pervading, and by His energy He sustains all…'
- 17:2217:22, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,446 N The word urukrama is used to indicate a highly powerful person. The word krama is used to indicate the act of stepping, and the word urukrama indicates one who can step forward very far Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word urukrama is used to indicate a highly powerful person. The word krama is used to indicate the act of stepping, and the w…'
- 17:2017:20, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,546 N There are many people who are foolish, low-born and misbehaved and who have no entrance into the revealed scriptures and injunctions, and therefore they are called nirgrantha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many people who are foolish, low-born and misbehaved and who have no entrance into the revealed scriptures and injuncti…'
- 17:1817:18, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,807 N Grantha means revealed scriptures, and nir is an affix which is used to mean "no connection," "constructing," and also "prohibiting" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Grantha means revealed scriptures, and nir is an affix which is used to mean"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}}…'
- 17:1217:12, 28 November 2012 diff hist +6,029 N Those who are liberated souls and are fully self-satisfied will eventually become devotees of the Lord. This injunction is especially meant for the impersonalists, for the impersonalists have no information of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are liberated souls and are fully self-satisfied will eventually become devotees of the Lord. This injunction is especi…'
- 17:0717:07, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,809 N By gradually developing his love of Godhead, he increases his affection, his emotion and his ecstasy. Such attachment, mahabhava, is the highest stage of devotional love. It may be likened to sugar candy, which is the most powerful form of sugar Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By gradually developing his love of Godhead, he increases his affection, his emotion and his ecstasy. Such attachment, mahabhava,…'
- 16:5316:53, 28 November 2012 diff hist +7,936 N A person who has developed bhava in devotional service. Such a person thinks of himself as the most wretched, and his only satisfaction is in thinking that some day or other Krsna will be kind enough to favor him by engaging him in devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a person who has developed bhava in devotional service. Such a person thinks of himself as the most wretched, and his only satisf…'