User contributions for Krsnadas
20 February 2013
- 05:3305:33, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,667 N Because he does not accept the authority of the Vedas, Lord Buddha is depicted as an agnostic or atheist Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because he does not accept the authority of the Vedas, Lord Buddha is depicted as an agnostic or atheist"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler…'
- 05:1705:17, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,966 N Because a person entangled in material activities wants to hear stories of material activities, Narada Muni turned to the topics of King Puranjana, who is none other than King Pracinabarhisat Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because a person entangled in material activities wants to hear stories of material activities, Narada Muni turned to the topics …'
- 05:0405:04, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,415 N Narada Muni warns the King that the animals killed in sacrifices by the King await him at his death in order to avenge themselves Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni warns the King that the animals killed in sacrifices by the King await him at his death in order to avenge themselves…'
- 05:0105:01, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,895 N It is said in the sastras that by killing animals in a sacrifice, one immediately promotes them to human birth. Similarly, by killing their enemies on a battlefield, the ksatriyas who fight for a right cause are elevated to the heavenly planets Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the sastras that by killing animals in a sacrifice, one immediately promotes them to human birth. Similarly, by kil…'
- 04:5804:58, 20 February 2013 diff hist +2,900 N Karmis are generally engaged in sense gratification, and for this end they are prepared to commit so many sinful activities. Animal sacrifice is but one such sinful activity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmis are generally engaged in sense gratification, and for this end they are prepared to commit so many sinful activities. Anim…'
- 04:5204:52, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,020 N Because animal sacrifice is recommended in the Vedas, there are animal sacrifices in almost all religious rituals. However, one should not be satisfied simply by killing animals according to the directions of the scriptures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because animal sacrifice is recommended in the Vedas, there are animal sacrifices in almost all religious rituals. However, one s…'
- 04:4804:48, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,899 N It is the duty of all saintly persons to follow in the footsteps of Narada Muni and travel all over the world to every country and village just to instruct illusioned persons about the goal of life and to save them from the entanglement of karma-bandha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of all saintly persons to follow in the footsteps of Narada Muni and travel all over the world to every country an…'
- 04:4504:45, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,788 N Even though King Pracinabarhisat was engaged in fruitive activity, the great sage Narada appeared before him. The King was very fortunate to be able to associate with Narada, who enlightened him in spiritual knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though King Pracinabarhisat was engaged in fruitive activity, the great sage Narada appeared before him. The King was very f…'
- 04:4204:42, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,932 N Prahlada Maharaja has likened these pseudo occupational duties to a dark well. Prahlada has purposefully spoken of this dark well because if one falls into this well, he will die. He may cry for help, but no one will hear him or come to rescue him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlada Maharaja has likened these pseudo occupational duties to a dark well (andha-kupam). Prahlada has purposefully spoken of …'
- 04:3904:39, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,517 N Those who are interested only in a so-called beautiful life - namely remaining as a householder entangled by sons and a wife and searching after wealth - think that such things are life's ultimate goal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"namely remaining as a householder entangled by sons and a wife and searching after wealth"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{c…'
- 04:3604:36, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,111 N When one actually reaches the platform of frustration in an attempt to discharge karma-bandha-phansa, he inquires about the real value of life, which is called brahma jijnasa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one actually reaches the platform of frustration in an attempt to discharge karma-bandha-phansa, he inquires about the real …'
- 04:3404:34, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,317 N It is not a fact that those who are born with a silver spoon in their mouth are free from the material miseries of birth, old age, disease and death. The conclusion is that one cannot be happy by simply executing pious or impious activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not a fact that those who are born with a silver spoon in their mouth are free from the material miseries of birth, old age…'
- 04:3104:31, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,191 N By pious activities one can take birth in a rich family and get a good education and a beautiful body, but this does not mean that the distresses of life are ultimately eliminated Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By pious activities one can take birth in a rich family and get a good education and a beautiful body, but this does not mean tha…'
- 04:2904:29, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,214 N After attaining full Krsna consciousness, the devotee does not return to this material world after death. He goes back home, back to Godhead. That is the perfect stage of happiness, unblemished by any trace of distress Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after attaining full Krsna consciousness, the devotee does not return to this material world after death. He goes back home, back…'
- 04:2504:25, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,133 N Someone may argue that even devotees have to undergo many distresses in executing austerities and penances connected with devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Someone may argue that even devotees have to undergo many distresses in executing austerities and penances connected with devotio…'
- 04:2104:21, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,286 N On the whole there is no happiness in this material world, but an illusioned person works very hard for so-called happiness. Indeed, this process of working hard is actually taken for happiness. This is called illusion Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the whole there is no happiness in this material world, but an illusioned person works very hard for so-called happiness. Inde…'
- 04:1904:19, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,291 N We may discover many fine medicines, but it is not possible to stop the sufferings of disease or death. Actually, medicine is not the counteracting agent for either disease or death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We may discover many fine medicines, but it is not possible to stop the sufferings of disease or death. Actually, medicine is not…'
- 04:1704:17, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,040 N Actually, pure happiness cannot be had within this material world. If we wish to enjoy something, we must suffer for something else Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, pure happiness cannot be had within this material world. If we wish to enjoy something, we must suffer for something el…'
- 04:1604:16, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,406 N If a man is not born rich and he wants to purchase a house, cars and other material things, he has to work hard day and night for many years in order to possess them. Thus happiness is not attained without undergoing some distress Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a man is not born rich and he wants to purchase a house, cars and other material things, he has to work hard day and night for…'
- 04:1304:13, 20 February 2013 diff hist +5,068 N Compared with the work one expends, the gain is not so profitable. Even if it is profitable, it is not without its distresses Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Compared with the work one expends, the gain is not so profitable. Even if it is profitable, it is not without its distresses"}} …'
- 03:5803:58, 20 February 2013 diff hist +4,885 N In this material world there is a great illusion which covers real intelligence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this material world there is a great illusion which covers real intelligence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|AL…'
- 03:5503:55, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,608 N In comparison to mundane workers, those who are trying to be elevated to the higher planetary systems by performing yajnas are undoubtedly superior. In pure devotional service, however, both karma and jnana are considered bewildering features Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In comparison to mundane workers, those who are trying to be elevated to the higher planetary systems by performing yajnas are un…'
- 03:5203:52, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,389 N The ultimate goal of the karmis is promotion to the heavenly kingdom, and the ultimate goal of the jnanis is merging into the Brahman effulgence. Of course, the jnanis are superior to the karmis, as confirmed by Lord Caitanya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ultimate goal of the karmis is promotion to the heavenly kingdom, and the ultimate goal of the jnanis is merging into the Bra…'
- 03:4003:40, 20 February 2013 diff hist +2,198 N All the Praceta princes simply stood in the water for ten thousand years and recited the prayers given to them by Lord Siva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the Praceta princes simply stood in the water for ten thousand years and recited the prayers given to them by Lord Siva"}} {{…'
- 03:3803:38, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,918 N One can actually be promoted to higher planetary systems or to the heavenly kingdoms by performing various yajnas, but there is no question of liberation or going back home, back to Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can actually be promoted to higher planetary systems or to the heavenly kingdoms by performing various yajnas, but there is n…'
- 03:3603:36, 20 February 2013 diff hist +3,998 N We should remember that the monarchical hierarchy of Pracinabarhisat comes from Maharaja Dhruva, a great devotee of the Lord and the most celebrated disciple of Narada Muni Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we should remember that the monarchical hierarchy of Pracinabarhisat comes from Maharaja Dhruva, a great devotee of the Lord and …'
19 February 2013
- 06:4906:49, 19 February 2013 diff hist +3,115 N Ordinary karmis are busy acquiring money for sense gratification, and ordinary jnanis are socially aloof when they speculate on liberation, but actual devotees and saintly persons are always anxious to see how the people can be made happy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ordinary karmis are busy acquiring money for sense gratification, and ordinary jnanis are socially aloof when they speculate on l…'
- 06:4706:47, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,629 N It should be understood that sages, saintly persons and devotees are not unconcerned with the people's welfare Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It should be understood that sages, saintly persons and devotees are not unconcerned with the people's welfare"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
- 06:4506:45, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,959 N All the great sages assembled together and, after observing cruel Vena's atrocities, concluded that a great danger and catastrophe was approaching the people of the world. Thus out of compassion they began to talk amongst themselves Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the great sages assembled together and, after observing cruel Vena's atrocities, concluded that a great danger and catastroph…'
- 06:4206:42, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,684 N Sane people should execute Krsna consciousness very seriously, so that they can go back home, back to Godhead, without having to further suffer the miserable conditions predominant in this universe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sane people should execute Krsna consciousness very seriously, so that they can go back home, back to Godhead, without having to …'
- 06:3906:39, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,711 N The world situation is so tense that at any moment governments may issue declarations to stop religious rituals. Eventually the world situation will become so degraded that it will be impossible for pious men to live on the planet Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The world situation is so tense that at any moment governments may issue declarations to stop religious rituals. Eventually the w…'
- 06:3706:37, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,498 N What was committed by King Vena many years ago is at present being carried out by atheistic governments all over the world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What was committed by King Vena many years ago is at present being carried out by atheistic governments all over the world"}} {{n…'
- 06:3306:33, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,886 N King Vena was not practiced in yoga, but he became very proud of his royal position nonetheless. Because he was not very considerate, he began to misuse his power and insult great personalities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Vena, however, was not practiced in yoga, but he became very proud of his royal position nonetheless. Because he was not ver…'
- 06:3106:31, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,935 N By practicing mystic yoga, a rajarsi could become smaller than the smallest, greater than the greatest, and could get whatever he desired. A rajarsi could also create a kingdom, bring everyone under his control and rule everyone Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By practicing mystic yoga, a rajarsi could become smaller than the smallest, greater than the greatest, and could get whatever he…'
- 06:2606:26, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,986 N When Vena ascended to the throne, he became all-powerful with eight kinds of opulences. Consequently he became too proud. By virtue of his false prestige, he considered himself to be greater than anyone. Thus he began to insult great personalities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the King ascended to the throne, he became all-powerful with eight kinds of opulences. Consequently he became too proud. By …'
- 06:2306:23, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,494 N When the government is very strong, all the thieves and rogues disappear or hide themselves. Of course Vena was not a very good king, but he was known to be cruel and severe. Thus the state at least became freed from thieves and rogues Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the government is very strong, all the thieves and rogues disappear or hide themselves. Of course Vena was not a very good k…'
- 06:2006:20, 19 February 2013 diff hist +2,577 N Vena was very severe and cruel; therefore, as soon as all the thieves and rogues in the state heard of his ascendance to the royal throne, they became very much afraid of him. Indeed, they hid themselves here and there as rats hide themselves from snakes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vena was very severe and cruel; therefore, as soon as all the thieves and rogues in the state heard of his ascendance to the roya…'
- 06:1606:16, 19 February 2013 diff hist +3,455 N The great sages used to advise the head of the state, or the king, and he used to rule the populace in accordance with their instruction. After the disappearance of King Anga, there was no one to follow the instructions of the great sages Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sages used to advise the head of the state, or the king, and he used to rule the populace in accordance with their inst…'
18 February 2013
- 10:3510:35, 18 February 2013 diff hist +3,001 N When the Rbhu demigods attacked the ghosts and Guhyakas with half-burned fuel from the yajna fire, all these attendants of Sati fled in different directions and disappeared. This was possible simply because of brahma-tejas, brahminical power Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Rbhu demigods attacked the ghosts and Guhyakas with half-burned fuel from the yajna fire, all these attendants of Sati f…'
- 10:3210:32, 18 February 2013 diff hist +2,691 N Only sacrifice recommended in this age is the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra because in this age it is not possible to accumulate the needed funds for performing sacrifices, not to speak of finding expert brahmanas who can chant the mantras perfectly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The only sacrifice recommended in this age is the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra because in this age it is not possible to acc…'
- 10:2910:29, 18 February 2013 diff hist +1,866 N It is the duty of attendants to give protection to their master, and in case of failure it is their duty to die Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of attendants to give protection to their master, and in case of failure it is their duty to die"}} {{notes|}} {{c…'
- 10:2810:28, 18 February 2013 diff hist +2,406 N The attendants who came with Sati were meant to protect her from calamities, but since they were unable to protect their master's wife, they decided to die for her, and before dying they wanted to kill Daksa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The attendants who came with Sati were meant to protect her from calamities, but since they were unable to protect their master's…'
- 10:2410:24, 18 February 2013 diff hist +3,489 N For the simple reason that his son-in-law, Lord Siva, did not stand up to show him the formality of respect, Daksa became so angry and hardhearted that he tolerated even the death of his dearest daughter Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For the simple reason that his son-in-law, Lord Siva, did not stand up to show him the formality of respect, he became so angry a…'
- 10:2210:22, 18 February 2013 diff hist +3,229 N Brahmanas are generally very softhearted and forbearing because they have the power to control the senses and the mind. Daksa, however, was not forbearing Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmanas are generally very softhearted and forbearing because they have the power to control the senses and the mind. Daksa, ho…'
- 10:1910:19, 18 February 2013 diff hist +3,557 N Sati tried her best to mitigate the misunderstanding between the son-in-law and the father-in-law by coming to her father's house, even without an invitation, and at that time Daksa should have received her, forgetting all past misunderstandings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sati tried her best to mitigate the misunderstanding between the son-in-law and the father-in-law by coming to her father's house…'
- 10:1710:17, 18 February 2013 diff hist +3,713 N Persons who are too sexually inclined and materialistic become so hardhearted because of a slight loss of prestige that they can tolerate even the death of their children Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons who are too sexually inclined and materialistic become so hardhearted because of a slight loss of prestige that they can …'
- 10:1410:14, 18 February 2013 diff hist +3,166 N Daksa means "expert," and he was given this name because of his ability to beget many hundreds and thousands of children Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"and he was given this name because of his ability to beget many hundreds and thousands of children"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsna…'
- 10:1210:12, 18 February 2013 diff hist +3,490 N Daksa, who is so hardhearted that he is unworthy to be a brahmana, will gain extensive ill fame because of his offenses to his daughter, because of not having prevented her death, and because of his great envy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Daksa, who is so hardhearted that he is unworthy to be a brahmana, will gain extensive ill fame because of his offenses to his da…'
- 10:1010:10, 18 February 2013 diff hist +2,767 N The death of Sati because of her being neglected by Daksa, her father, was most astonishing to all the great demigods of the universe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The death of Sati because of her being neglected by Daksa, her father, was most astonishing to all the great demigods of the univ…'
- 10:0810:08, 18 February 2013 diff hist +2,644 N It was the duty of Daksa to look after the maintenance and comforts of all living entities because he was situated as Prajapati, the governor of all living entities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was the duty of Daksa to look after the maintenance and comforts of all living entities because he was situated as Prajapati, …'