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2 August 2020
- 11:1011:10, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,064 N People used to go to places of pilgrimage and give munificently in charity. This system is still current Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People used to go to places of pilgrimage and give munificently in charity. This system is still current"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 11:0611:06, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,425 N The Lord said: In order to sanctify your activities and results of your actions, you will offer everything unto Me. This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gita: Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you sacrifice, the result should be given to Me only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore the Lord said, "In order to sanctify your activities and the results of your actions, you will offer everything unto..."
- 10:5910:59, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,922 N Here (in SB 3.21.30) the words tirthi-krtasesa-kriyarthah are significant. Tirtha means a sanctified place where charity is given Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here the words tīrthī-kṛtāśeṣa-kriyārthaḥ are significant. Tīrtha means a sanctified place where charity is given"..."
- 10:4810:48, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,641 N Intercaste marriage was not prohibited in the olden days, many millions of years ago, but there was a regular system of social behavior Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Intercaste marriage, therefore, was not prohibited in the olden days, many millions of years ago, but there was a regular syst..."
- 10:4510:45, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,918 N We have evidences from the history of the Vedic age that Sukracarya offered his daughter to Maharaja Yayati, but the King had to refuse to marry the daughter of a brahmana; only with the special permission of the brahmana could they marry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have evidences from the history of the Vedic age that Śukrācārya offered his daughter to Mahārāja Yayāti, but the Kin..."
- 10:4110:41, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,524 N The system was that a brahmana could marry the daughter of a ksatriya, but a ksatriya could not marry the daughter of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The system was that a brāhmaṇa could marry the daughter of a kṣatriya, but a kṣatriya could not marry the daughter of a..." current
- 10:3810:38, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,817 N It is also significantly noted here (in SB 3.21.28) that Kardama Muni was a brahmana, whereas Emperor Svayambhuva was a ksatriya. Therefore, intercaste marriage was current even in those days Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also significantly noted here that Kardama Muni was a brāhmaṇa, whereas Emperor Svāyambhuva was a kṣatriya. Theref..."
- 10:3310:33, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,999 If we depend on the choice of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, we will receive benedictions in greater opulence than we desire No edit summary current
- 10:3110:31, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,863 N Kardama Muni desired only a wife, but because he was a devotee of the Lord, the Lord selected a wife for him who was the Emperor's daughter, a princess. Thus Kardama Muni got a wife beyond his expectation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni desired only a wife, but because he was a devotee of the Lord, the Lord selected a wife for him who was the Emper..."
- 10:2610:26, 2 August 2020 diff hist −2 The fulfillment of desires should be entrusted to the Supreme Personality of Godhead; that is the nicest solution No edit summary current
- 10:2610:26, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,625 N The fulfillment of desires should be entrusted to the Supreme Personality of Godhead; that is the nicest solution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fulfillment of desires, therefore, should be entrusted to the Supreme Personality of Godhead; that is the nicest solution"..."
- 10:2210:22, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,702 N In all circumstances we must take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and depend completely on His decision. Man proposes, God disposes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in all circumstances we must take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and depend completely on His decision. Man pro..."
- 10:1810:18, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,960 N It is only by God's grace that a girl gets a husband suitable to her heart. Thus it is said that if we pray to the Supreme Lord in every transaction of our material existence, everything will be done very nicely and just suitable to our heart's desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is only by God's grace that a girl gets a husband suitable to her heart. Thus it is said that if we pray to the Supreme Lor..."
- 10:1410:14, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,888 N The Lord informed Kardama Muni, "The girl who is coming to be married with you is a princess, the daughter of Emperor Svayambhuva, and so just suitable for your purpose." Only by God's grace can one get a nice wife just as he desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord informed Kardama Muni, "The girl who is coming to be married with you is a princess, the daughter of Emperor Svāyamb..."
- 09:5809:58, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,563 N The Lord awards all benedictions according to the heart's desire of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord awards all benedictions according to the heart's desire of a devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{com..." current
- 09:4809:48, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,441 N Vikhyata means "celebrated." Svayambhuva Manu was celebrated for all good qualities and opulences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vikhyāta means "celebrated." Svāyambhuva Manu was celebrated for all good qualities and opulences"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|J..." current
- 09:4609:46, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,761 N The word mangalah is significant. Mangala means one who is elevated in every respect in the opulences of religious performances, ruling power, cleanliness and all other good qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word maṅgalaḥ is significant. Maṅgala means one who is elevated in every respect in the opulences of religious perfo..."
- 09:4209:42, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,771 N There are many similar names on the surface of the earth (as in higher planetary systems), and it may be that in the Boar age Svayambhuva Manu ruled this planet, as stated here in SB 3.21.25 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many similar names on the surface of the earth, and it may be that in the Boar age Svāyambhuva Manu ruled this plan..."
- 09:3409:34, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,082 N There are many places on the surface of this earth which are also known in the higher planetary systems; we have places on this planet like Vrndavana, Dvaraka and Mathura, but they are also eternally situated in Krsnaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many places on the surface of this earth which are also known in the higher planetary systems; we have places on thi..."
- 09:3009:30, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,773 N In others' opinion (some say Brahmavarta is in Kuruksetra), Brahmavarta is a place in Brahmaloka, where Svayambhuva ruled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in others' opinion, Brahmāvarta is a place in Brahmaloka, where Svāyambhuva ruled"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..."
- 09:2309:23, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,860 N According to the Vedic system, the girl is given over to a suitable boy by the parents; she is never allowed to select her own husband independently Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic system, therefore, the girl is given over to a suitable boy by the parents; she is never allowed to sel..."
1 August 2020
- 17:3217:32, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,784 N Out of the urge of sex desire, a girl may accept anyone, but if the husband is chosen by the parents, they can consider who is to be selected and who is not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the urge of sex desire, a girl may accept anyone, but if the husband is chosen by the parents, they can consider who is..."
- 17:2817:28, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,854 N Here (in SB 3.21.27) it is clearly stated that Manu and his wife were coming to see Kardama Muni to offer their daughter because the daughter was well qualified and the parents were searching out a similarly qualified man. This is the duty of parents Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here it is clearly stated that Manu and his wife were coming to see Kardama Muni to offer their daughter because the daughter..."
- 17:2317:23, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,451 N The selection of a good husband for a good girl was always entrusted to the parents Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The selection of a good husband for a good girl was always entrusted to the parents"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..." current
- 17:1817:18, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,995 N Sometimes it is stated that Brahmavarta is a part of Kuruksetra or that Kuruksetra itself is situated in Brahmavarta, because the demigods are recommended to perform spiritual ritualistic performances in Kuruksetra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes it is stated that Brahmāvarta is a part of Kurukṣetra or that Kurukṣetra itself is situated in Brahmāvarta, be..." current
- 17:1417:14, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,758 N There is no frustration for any of these four classes of men (who approach God); each is endowed with the desired result of his worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no frustration for any of these four classes of men; each is endowed with the desired result of his worship"}} {{note..."
- 17:1117:11, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,810 N Someone worships the Lord out of inquisitiveness to know Him as He is, and someone wants to know the Lord as a philosopher can know Him, by the research work of his wisdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"someone worships the Lord out of inquisitiveness to know Him as He is, and someone wants to know the Lord as a philosopher can..."
- 17:0717:07, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,721 N Someone worships the Supreme Lord because of bodily or mental distress, someone else worships the Supreme Lord because he is in need of money Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Someone worships the Supreme Lord because of bodily or mental distress, someone else worships the Supreme Lord because he is i..." current
- 17:0317:03, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,716 N Sakama devotees are divided into four classes - those in distress, those in need of money, the inquisitive and the wise Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sakāma devotees are divided into four classes—those in distress, those in need of money, the inquisitive and the wise"}} {{..." current
- 16:4616:46, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,118 N Those who approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead with desires for material enjoyment are called sakama, and those devotees who have no material desires for sense gratification but serve the Supreme Lord out of spontaneous love are called akama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead with desires for material enjoyment are called sakāma, and those devote..."
- 16:3916:39, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,765 N Even if he has some desires, one engaged in the service of the Lord is never frustrated. Those engaged in His service are called sakama and akama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if he has some desires, one engaged in the service of the Lord is never frustrated. Those engaged in His service are call..."
- 16:3316:33, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,731 N It is stated in Bhagavad-gita that He is seated in the heart as a witness. The Personality of Godhead knew the heart's desire of Kardama Muni, and He had already arranged for the fulfillment of his desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated in Bhagavad-gītā that He is seated in the heart as a witness. The Personality of Godhead knew the heart's desir..." current
- 16:1516:15, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,722 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead in His Paramatma feature is situated in everyone's heart. He knows, therefore, the past, present and future of every individual person as well as his desires, activities and everything about him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead in His Paramātmā feature is situated in everyone's heart. He knows, therefore, the past,..."
- 16:1016:10, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,628 N When the Lord replied to the sage Kardama, the word vacasamrtena is specifically mentioned, since He spoke from the transcendental world. He replied in transcendental words, and when He spoke His eyebrows moved with great affection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord replied to the sage Kardama, the word vacasāmṛtena is specifically mentioned, since He spoke from the transce..."
- 16:0316:03, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,333 N The sound of the holy name - Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare - everlastingly increases the enthusiasm of the chanter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sound of the holy name—Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare—everlastingly increases..." current
- 15:5915:59, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,288 The words and activities of the Lord are deathless; therefore they are not manufactured of this material world No edit summary current
- 15:5715:57, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,498 N The words and activities of the Lord are deathless; therefore they are not manufactured of this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words and activities of the Lord are deathless; therefore they are not manufactured of this material world. The sound of t..."
- 15:5315:53, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,443 N Since He (God) is transcendental, His speech is also transcendental, as is His activity; everything in relation to Him is transcendental. The word amrta refers to one who does not meet with death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since He is transcendental, His speech is also transcendental, as is His activity; everything in relation to Him is transcende..."
- 15:4515:45, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,821 N One who sincerely loves Krsna and yet wants material enjoyment is in perplexity. Krsna, being very kind toward him, gives him an opportunity to engage in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, and so he gradually forgets the hallucination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who sincerely loves Kṛṣṇa and yet wants material enjoyment is in perplexity. Kṛṣṇa, being very kind toward him..." current
- 15:3615:36, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,783 N The conclusion is that one should worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead for any benediction. The word kama-varsam is very significant, for it indicates that He satisfies the desires of anyone who approaches Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that one should worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead for any benediction. The word kāma-varṣam is v..." current
- 15:3115:31, 1 August 2020 diff hist +5,014 For those who want to lord it over material nature, there are so many departments of material enjoyment; material knowledge and material science are available, and the Lord provides for persons who want to enjoy them No edit summary
- 15:2815:28, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,678 N When one obtains real knowledge, he becomes theoretically one with the Supreme, and when he actually begins the service of Brahman, or Krsna consciousness, he is not only liberated but situated in his spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one obtains real knowledge, he becomes theoretically one with the Supreme, and when he actually begins the service of Bra..."
- 13:5613:56, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,656 N Since Bhagavad-gita is also Vedanta-sutra, by understanding Srimad-Bhagavatam, Vedanta-sutra or Bhagavad-gita one can obtain real knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Bhagavad-gītā is also Vedānta-sūtra, by understanding Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Vedānta-sūtra or Bhagavad-gītā one c..."
- 13:5213:52, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,583 N For those who want to know the Absolute Truth, the Vedanta-sutra is available, as is Srimad-Bhagavatam, the actual explanation of Vedanta-sutra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For those who want to know the Absolute Truth, the Vedānta-sūtra is available, as is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, the actual explan..."
- 13:4913:49, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,646 N Vedanta-sutra says athato brahma jijnasa: those who have given up the attempt to be happy in this material world can inquire about the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vedānta-sūtra says, therefore, athāto brahma jijñāsā: those who have given up the attempt to be happy in this material w..."
- 13:4113:41, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,606 N Unless one is disgusted with enjoyment of this material world, he cannot aspire for liberation. Liberation is for one who is disgusted with material enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is disgusted with the enjoyment of this material world, he cannot aspire for liberation. Liberation is for one who..." current
- 13:3613:36, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,559 N These processes (ritualistic sacrificial performances) are mentioned in the Vedas, and one can take advantage of them. It is similar with those who want to be liberated from this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These processes are mentioned in the Vedas, and one can take advantage of them. It is similar with those who want to be libera..."
- 13:2913:29, 1 August 2020 diff hist +5 In Bhagavad-gita the Lord affirms: anyone who desires to constantly engage in His service in full Krsna consciousness is awarded that benediction by the Lord No edit summary current
- 13:2813:28, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,584 N In Bhagavad-gita the Lord affirms: anyone who desires to constantly engage in His service in full Krsna consciousness is awarded that benediction by the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā the Lord affirms,"|" anyone who desires to constantly engage in His service in full Krsna consciousness is..."
- 13:2113:21, 1 August 2020 diff hist −1 In Bhagavad-gita the Lord affirms: anyone who wants to be liberated from the entanglement of this material world is given liberation by the Lord No edit summary