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28 July 2020
- 16:4716:47, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,353 N In this age of Kali the direct method is especially more feasible than the indirect because people are short-living, their intelligence is poor, and they are poverty-stricken and embarrassed by so many miserable disturbances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age of Kali the direct method is especially more feasible than the indirect because people are short-living, their int..."
- 16:4016:40, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,067 N Devotional service, or engagement in Krsna consciousness, is the direct method, and all other methods, although recommended, are indirect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service, or engagement in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, is the direct method, and all other methods, although recommen..."
- 16:3616:36, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,058 N One has to surrender unto the lotus feet of the Personality of Godhead, Hari, or Krsna, in order to achieve real success Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to surrender unto the lotus feet of the Personality of Godhead, Hari, or Kṛṣṇa, in order to achieve real success..."
- 16:3216:32, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,295 N In the Sixth Chapter of Bhagavad-gita it is clearly said that one who constantly engages in Krsna consciousness is the topmost yogi. The Personality of Godhead, Hari, also fulfills the desires of His surrendered devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Sixth Chapter of Bhagavad-gītā it is clearly said that one who constantly engages in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the..." current
- 16:1416:14, 28 July 2020 diff hist +4,829 N The target of perfection and realization is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The target of perfection and realization is the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{co..." current
- 16:1116:11, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,047 N Whether one practices yoga or speculates and does research to find God, one's efforts must be mixed with the process of devotion. Without devotion, nothing can be perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whether one practices yoga or speculates and does research to find God, one's efforts must be mixed with the process of devoti..." current
- 16:0616:06, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,045 N The significance of meditation is described here (SB 3.21.7). Kardama Muni practiced mystic yoga meditation for ten thousand years just to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The significance of meditation is described here. Kardama Muni practiced mystic yoga meditation for ten thousand years just to..." current
- 15:5715:57, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,398 N The Vedic literature clearly states three times that in this age of Kali—kalau nasty eva nasty eva nasty eva—there is no other alternative, no other alternative, no other alternative than harer nama (CC Adi 17.21), chanting the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic literature, for emphasis, clearly states three times that in this age of Kali-kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva..."
- 15:5015:50, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,068 N This age (Kali-yuga) is the age of bluffing and quarrel. Actually there is no possibility of attaining yoga perfection by such paltry proposals (meditating 15 minutes a day) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This age (Kali-yuga) is the age of bluffing and quarrel. Actually there is no possibility of attaining yoga perfection by such..."
- 15:4215:42, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,276 N Following the regulations, controlling the senses and practicing the different sitting postures are merely the preliminary practices (of attaining perfection of yoga) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Following the regulations, controlling the senses and practicing the different sitting postures are merely the preliminary pra..."
- 15:3315:33, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,497 N Yoga practice can be successfully performed by persons who have a very long duration of life, such as one hundred thousand years; in that way it is possible to have perfection in yoga. Otherwise, there is no possibility of attaining the real perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, yoga practice can be successfully performed by persons who have a very long duration of life, such as one hundred t..."
- 15:2515:25, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,325 N It is understood here (Sb 3.21.6) that Kardama Muni meditated in yoga for ten thousand years before attaining perfection. Similarly, we have information that Valmiki Muni also practiced yoga meditation for sixty thousand years before attaining perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is understood herein that Kardama Muni meditated in yoga for ten thousand years before attaining perfection. Similarly, we..."
- 15:1915:19, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,315 N Vidura's inquiry was, "How did they (Prajapatis and their wives) beget the population in the beginning?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura's inquiry was, "How did they beget the population in the beginning"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complet..."
- 15:1315:13, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,430 N Brahma is also known as Prajapati, as were some of his later sons. Svayambhuva Manu is also known as Prajapati, as is Daksa, another son of Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmā is also known as Prajāpati, as were some of his later sons. Svāyambhuva Manu is also known as Prajāpati, as is Dak..."
- 15:0715:07, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,362 N There is no recommendation in the Vedic scriptures that one can go on enjoying material sense gratification at one's whims, as one likes, and at the same time become a great meditator by paying a rascal some money Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no recommendation in the Vedic scriptures that one can go on enjoying material sense gratification at one's whims, as..."
- 10:5910:59, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,122 N Brahmacarya (following the rules and regulations of celibacy) is required for perfection of self-realization and mystic power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmacarya (following the rules and regulations of celibacy) is required for perfection of self-realization and mystic power"..." current
- 10:5510:55, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,308 N Formerly, after making their lives perfect, great sages and saintly persons used to beget children, otherwise they strictly observed the rules and regulations of celibacy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, after making their lives perfect, great sages and saintly persons used to beget children, otherwise they strictly ob..."
- 10:5110:51, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,201 N The husband and wife, Kardama and Devahuti, were advanced in yoga practice; the husband was a maha-yogi, great mystic, and the wife was a yoga-laksana, or one advanced in yoga. They united and produced children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The husband and wife, Kardama and Devahūti, were advanced in yoga practice; the husband was a mahā-yogī, great mystic, and..." current
- 10:4610:46, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,035 N After self-realization there are eight further perfectional stages, which are called yoga-siddhis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After self-realization there are eight further perfectional stages, which are called yoga-siddhis"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jah..."
- 10:3910:39, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,284 N The eight divisions of yoga performance are described as (5) withdrawing the senses from sense objects, (6) concentration of the mind, (7) meditation and (8) self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The eight divisions of yoga performance are described as "|" (5) withdrawing the senses from sense objects, (6) concentration..."
- 10:3410:34, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,403 N The eight divisions of yoga performance are described as (1) control of the senses, (2) strict following of the rules and regulations, (3) practice of the different sitting postures, (4) control of the breath Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The eight divisions of yoga performance are described as (1) control of the senses, (2) strict following of the rules and regu..."
- 10:2910:29, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,376 N Here (SB 3.21.4) Vidura inquired about Kardama Muni and his wife, Devahuti, and about their children. It is described here that Devahuti was very much advanced in the performance of eightfold yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here Vidura inquired about Kardama Muni and his wife, Devahūti, and about their children. It is described here that Devahūti..."
- 10:2410:24, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,364 N There are fourteen Manus in one day of the life of Brahma, and in the life of each Manu there are particular incidents. The Vaivasvata Manu of Bhagavad-gita is different from Svayambhuva Manu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are fourteen Manus in one day of the life of Brahmā, and in the life of each Manu there are particular incidents. The V..."
- 10:1510:15, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,380 N The present age belongs to the Vaivasvata Manu. Svayambhuva Manu was previously ruling, and his history begins from the Varaha age, or the millennium when the Lord appeared as the boar Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The present age belongs to the Vaivasvata Manu. Svāyambhuva Manu was previously ruling, and his history begins from the Varā..." current
- 10:1110:11, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,191 N Here (SB 3.21.3) we are speaking of Svayambhuva Manu, but in Bhagavad-gita we hear about Vaivasvata Manu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here we are speaking of Svāyambhuva Manu, but in Bhagavad-gītā we hear about Vaivasvata Manu"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahna..."
- 10:0710:07, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,641 N Deeds of the most important kings, such as Priyavrata and Uttanapada, and many others, like Lord Ramacandra and Maharaja Yudhisthira, are recorded (in SB) because the activities of such pious kings are worth hearing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"deeds of the most important kings, such as Priyavrata and Uttānapāda, and many others, like Lord Rāmacandra and Mahārāja..."
- 10:0110:01, 28 July 2020 diff hist +178 There is no chronological history of all the Indian kings in Srimad-Bhagavatam No edit summary
- 09:4909:49, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,112 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is also a history of the great rulers of different parts of the universe. In this verse (SB 3.21.2) the names of Priyavrata and Uttanapada, sons of Svayambhuva, are mentioned. They ruled this earth, which is divided into seven islands Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is also a history of the great rulers of different parts of the universe. In this verse the names of Priy..."
- 09:4309:43, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,277 N Sex life for creating exemplary population is acceptable to all sages and authorities of Vedic scripture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sex life for creating exemplary population is acceptable to all sages and authorities of Vedic scripture"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 09:3909:39, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,366 N An important word used in this connection is parama-sammatah, which indicates that the progeny created by Svayambhuva Manu and his sons was approved of by great authorities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An important word used in this connection is parama-sammataḥ, which indicates that the progeny created by Svāyambhuva Manu..." current
- 09:3609:36, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,509 N By hearing the history of their (Descendants of Svayamabhuva Manu, who were good devotee kings) activities, therefore, one becomes more enlightened Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By hearing the history of their activities, therefore, one becomes more enlightened"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..." current
- 09:2909:29, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,641 N He (Vidura) was interested in the progeny of Svayambhuva Manu because in that dynasty, good devotee kings appeared who protected their subjects very carefully with spiritual knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was interested in the progeny of Svāyambhuva Manu because in that dynasty, good devotee kings appeared who protected their..." current
- 09:2309:23, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,605 N Regulated sex life to generate good population is worth accepting. Actually, Vidura was not interested in hearing the history of persons who merely engaged in sex life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regulated sex life to generate good population is worth accepting. Actually, Vidura was not interested in hearing the history..."
27 July 2020
- 16:5116:51, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,537 N The word bhrsam is significant herein (SB 3.14.51) because it indicates that Diti was pleased beyond her expectations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word bhṛśam is significant herein because it indicates that Diti was pleased beyond her expectations"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 16:4616:46, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,609 N Since the Lord is absolute, His acts of violence and nonviolence are both on the absolute platform. There is no difference in such acts of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Lord is absolute, His acts of violence and nonviolence are both on the absolute platform. There is no difference in..."
- 16:4116:41, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,620 N As the wife of a great sage and the daughter of a great Prajapati, Daksa, she (Diti) knew that being killed by the Personality of Godhead is a great fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the wife of a great sage and the daughter of a great Prajāpati, Dakṣa, she knew that being killed by the Personality of..."
- 16:3816:38, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,640 N When she (Diti) heard that her grandson would be a great devotee and that her two sons would be killed by the Lord, she was very satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when she heard that her grandson would be a great devotee and that her two sons would be killed by the Lord, she was very sati..."
- 16:3316:33, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,548 N Diti was very aggrieved to learn that because of her untimely pregnancy her sons would be demons and would fight with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Diti was very aggrieved to learn that because of her untimely pregnancy her sons would be demons and would fight with the Lord..."
- 16:2916:29, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,083 N Whenever a devotee sees the Lord, he sees Him in a most beautifully decorated form, accompanied by His constant companion the goddess of fortune, who is eternally beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whenever a devotee sees the Lord, he sees Him in a most beautifully decorated form, accompanied by His constant companion the..."
- 16:2316:23, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,215 N The nondevotee has no idea of the form of the Lord, and thus he cannot think of any one of the above-mentioned forms (Krsna, Baladeva, Sankarsana, Aniruddha, Pradyumna, Vasudeva, Narayana, Rama, Nrsimha, Varaha and Vamana) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The nondevotee has no idea of the form of the Lord, and thus he cannot think of any one of the above-mentioned forms"}} {{note..."
- 16:1016:10, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,944 N A pure devotee becomes attached to one of the eternal forms of the Lord, and the Lord is pleased to appear before him in the form desired Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee becomes attached to one of the eternal forms of the Lord, and the Lord is pleased to appear before him in the f..."
- 16:0516:05, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,562 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead has multifarious eternal forms such as Krsna, Baladeva, Sankarsana, Aniruddha, Pradyumna, Vasudeva, Narayana, Rama, Nrsimha, Varaha and Vamana, and the devotee of the Lord knows all those Visnu forms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead has multifarious eternal forms such as Krsna, Baladeva, Sankarsana, Aniruddha, Pradyumna, V..."
- 15:5315:53, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,994 N This direct vision is possible only for one who is highly elevated in Krsna consciousness, for the Lord is not possible to see with material eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This direct vision is possible only for one who is highly elevated in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, for the Lord is not possible..."
- 15:4815:48, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,205 N It is predicted herewith (SB 3.14.50) that the grandson of Diti, Prahlada Maharaja, would not only see the Personality of Godhead within himself by meditation but would also be able to see Him personally with his eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is predicted herewith that the grandson of Diti, Prahlāda Mahārāja, would not only see the Personality of Godhead within..."
- 15:3115:31, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,889 The most important characteristic of a pure devotee is that he is not lampata, or licentious, and another quality is that he is always eager to mitigate the miseries of suffering humanity No edit summary current
- 15:1915:19, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,925 N This (chanting and hearing the holy name of God) is especially recommended in this age of Kali Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is especially recommended in this age of Kali"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-07-27T15..."
- 13:1513:15, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,060 N It is understood that the grandson of Diti, namely Prahlada Maharaja, would constantly meditate on the Lord and reiterate His activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is understood that the grandson of Diti, namely Prahlada Maharaja, would constantly meditate on the Lord and reiterate His..."
- 13:0913:09, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,122 There are three stages of transcendental development in devotional service, which are technically called sthayi-bhava, anubhava and mahabhava No edit summary current
- 13:0713:07, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,860 N There are many instances in history wherein even the most ferocious animal became friendly to a pure devotee of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many instances in history wherein even the most ferocious animal became friendly to a pure devotee of the Lord"}} {{..."
- 12:5612:56, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,135 N The Lord reciprocates in such a way that all living entities in whom the Lord is dwelling as the Supersoul also like a pure devotee because the Lord is present in their hearts and can dictate to them to be friendly to His devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord reciprocates in such a way that all living entities in whom the Lord is dwelling as the Supersoul also like a pure de..."