User contributions for JahnaviCandrika
6 August 2020
- 15:1915:19, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,412 N The individual soul is the proprietor of his individual body, but the Lord clearly states, "My dear Bharata, you must know that I am also ksetra jna. " Ksetra jna means "the knower or proprietor of the body" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The individual soul is the proprietor of his individual body, but the Lord clearly states, "My dear Bhārata, you must know th..."
- 15:1515:15, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,089 N In Bhagavad-gita it is stated that the Lord is the proprietor of all different bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā it is stated that the Lord is the proprietor of all different bodies"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandri..."
- 15:1015:10, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,615 N If the different castes or social sections, although apparently differently occupied in different activities, nevertheless act in full cooperation, then the Lord is pleased. This is the idea of the institution of four varnas and four asramas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the different castes or social sections, although apparently differently occupied in different activities, nevertheless act..."
- 15:0715:07, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,308 N As stated before, the brahmanas are produced from the mouth of the Lord, and the ksatriyas are produced from the chest or arms of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated before, the brāhmaṇas are produced from the mouth of the Lord, and the kṣatriyas are produced from the chest or..."
- 14:5914:59, 6 August 2020 diff hist +9 He (God) is called nirvikara, "without activity." He has nothing to do. He is so great that He does not perform action personally, but His energies act. The brahmanas and ksatriyas, and anything that we see, are different energies acting upon one another No edit summary current
- 14:5814:58, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,360 The entire elaborate system of Vedic society was based on the importance of the brahmanas and ksatriyas No edit summary current
- 14:5614:56, 6 August 2020 diff hist +2,789 Ksatriyas are especially meant to protect the brahmanas, as is the supreme will of the Lord: go-brahmana-hitaya ca No edit summary current
- 14:5214:52, 6 August 2020 diff hist +10 The ksatriyas are said to be created from His arms (of Virat-Purusa), the vaisyas are created from His waist, and the sudras are created from His legs No edit summary current
- 14:4514:45, 6 August 2020 diff hist +9 In Bhagavad-gita Lord Krsna says that all the Vedas are meant for understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead. It is especially mentioned here (in SB 3.22.2) that brahmanas are full of mystic power and are completely averse to sense gratification No edit summary
- 14:2814:28, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,417 N When there is complete cooperation among different individual souls, the Supreme Personality of Godhead as Supersoul, Paramatma, being one in every individual soul, is pleased and gives them all protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when there is complete cooperation among different individual souls, the Supreme Personality of Godhead as Supersoul, Paramāt..."
- 14:2414:24, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,424 N Individually one's self may differ from others in certain qualities and may engage in different activities, such as those of a brahmana, ksatriya or vaisya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Individually one's self may differ from others in certain qualities and may engage in different activities, such as those of a..."
- 14:2014:20, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,175 N Although individual souls are all different, the Superself, or Supersoul, is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although individual souls are all different, the Superself, or Supersoul, is the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 14:1714:17, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,587 N He (God) is called nirvikara, "without activity." He has nothing to do. He is so great that He does not perform action personally, but His energies act. The brahmanas and ksatriyas, and anything that we see, are different energies acting upon one another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is called nirvikāra, "without activity." He has nothing to do. He is so great that He does not perform action personally,..."
- 14:1314:13, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,453 N The Lord is the real protector, but He is unattached to the affairs of protection. He creates brahmanas for the protection of the ksatriyas, and ksatriyas for the protection of the brahmanas. He remains aloof from all activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is the real protector, but He is unattached to the affairs of protection. He creates brāhmaṇas for the protection..."
- 14:0114:01, 6 August 2020 diff hist +5,187 N The brahmanas are intended to be protected by the ksatriyas, and the ksatriyas also are intended to be enlightened by the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas are intended to be protected by the kṣatriyas, and the kṣatriyas also are intended to be enlightened by t..."
- 13:5713:57, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,046 N As, within the body, the heart is a very important part, so the brāhmaṇas are also the important element in human society. The kṣatriyas are more like the whole body; even though the whole body is bigger than the heart, the heart is more important Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As, within the body, the heart is a very important part, so the brāhmaṇas are also the important element in human society...."
- 13:5213:52, 6 August 2020 diff hist +2,960 N It is His (God's) will that universal welfare work depends on the protection of cows and brahmanas; thus brahminical culture and cow protection are the basic principles for human civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is His will that universal welfare work depends on the protection of cows and brāhmaṇas; thus brahminical culture and co..."
- 13:4713:47, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,062 N The Lord is described thus: namo brahmanya-devaya go-brahmana-hitaya ca. The purport of this prayer is that the Lord specifically protects the brahmanas and the cows, and then He protects all other members of society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is described thus: namo brahmaṇya-devāya go-brāhmaṇa-hitāya ca. The purport of this prayer is that the Lord sp..."
- 13:4413:44, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,001 N Brahmanas are supposed to be the head of the social body; if the head is clear and has not gone mad, then everything is in proper position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brāhmaṇas are supposed to be the head of the social body; if the head is clear and has not gone mad, then everything is in..."
- 08:2708:27, 6 August 2020 diff hist +2,825 N Ksatriyas are specifically meant to maintain the brahmanas because if the brahmanas are protected, then the head of civilization is protected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṣatriyas are specifically meant to maintain the brāhmaṇas because if the brāhmaṇas are protected, then the head of ci..."
- 08:2408:24, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,066 N Brahmanas are especially meant for austerity, learning and knowledge and are averse to all kinds of sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brāhmaṇas are especially meant for austerity, learning and knowledge and are averse to all kinds of sense gratification"}}..."
- 08:2108:21, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,115 N The ksatriyas are said to be created from His arms (of Virat-Purusa), the vaisyas are created from His waist, and the sudras are created from His legs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the kṣatriyas are said to be created from His arms, the vaiśyas are created from His waist, and the śūdras are created fr..."
- 08:1808:18, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,079 N It is specifically mentioned here (in SB 3.22.2) that the brahmanas are created from the face of the cosmic personality, or virat-purusa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is specifically mentioned here that the brāhmaṇas are created from the face of the cosmic personality, or virāṭ-puru..."
- 08:0808:08, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,179 N Actually there are two kinds of occupations. One occupation, in the material world, is sense gratification, and the other occupation is spiritual activity - to satisfy the Lord by His glorification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually there are two kinds of occupations. One occupation, in the material world, is sense gratification, and the other occu..."
- 08:0408:04, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,461 N In Bhagavad-gita Lord Krsna says that all the Vedas are meant for understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead. It is especially mentioned here (in SB 3.22.2) that brahmanas are full of mystic power and are completely averse to sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā also Lord Kṛṣṇa says that all the Vedas are meant for understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhea..."
- 07:5807:58, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,163 N The brahmanas were created from the mouth of the Supreme Person, and therefore they are meant to spread the knowledge of the Vedas in order to spread the glories of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas were created from the mouth of the Supreme Person, and therefore they are meant to spread the knowledge of th..."
- 07:5107:51, 6 August 2020 diff hist +2,923 N The purpose of the Vedas is to propagate the transcendental knowledge of the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of the Vedas is to propagate the transcendental knowledge of the Absolute Truth"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCa..."
- 07:4507:45, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,190 N The royal order would give protection to the brahmanas for the cultivation of spiritual advancement in society & the brahmanas would give their instruction to the royal order on how the state & citizens can gradually be elevated in spiritual perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The royal order would give protection to the brāhmaṇas for the cultivation of spiritual advancement in society, and the br..."
- 06:5506:55, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,170 N There is a nice verse describing the relationship of mutual beneficial interest between the brahmana and the ksatriya (ksatram dvijatvam). Ksatram means "the royal order," and dvijatvam means "the brahminical order." The two were meant for mutual interest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a nice verse describing the relationship of mutual beneficial interest between the brāhmaṇa and the kṣatriya (k..."
- 06:4506:45, 6 August 2020 diff hist +3,016 N Kardama Muni could understand that such a great king as Svayambhuva, although traveling to inspect the condition of his kingdom, must have had some special purpose to come to his hermitage. Thus he prepared himself to fulfill the King's desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni could understand that such a great king as Svāyambhuva, although traveling to inspect the condition of his kingd..."
- 06:4006:40, 6 August 2020 diff hist +2,645 N When a guest comes to a friend's house, it is understood that there is some special purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a guest comes to a friend's house, it is understood that there is some special purpose"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCa..." current
4 August 2020
- 17:5017:50, 4 August 2020 diff hist +3,772 N Society is now in chaos, and there is neither peace nor prosperity. It is stated (in SB 3.21.55) that unless there is the vigilance of a strong king, impious, unqualified men will claim a certain status in society, and that will make social order perish Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"society is now in chaos, and there is neither peace nor prosperity. It is clearly stated herein that unless there is the vigil..."
- 17:4717:47, 4 August 2020 diff hist +3,259 N Such undue claims to being a higher-caste man make the system of scientific social orders into a caste system, completely degrading the original system Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such undue claims to being a higher-caste man make the system of scientific social orders into a caste system, completely degr..."
- 17:4417:44, 4 August 2020 diff hist +3,468 N When there is no such training, one simply claims that because he is born in a brahmana or ksatriya family, he is therefore a brahmana or a ksatriya, even though he performs the duties of a sudra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is no such training, one simply claims that because he is born in a brāhmaṇa or kṣatriya family, he is therefo..."
- 17:4117:41, 4 August 2020 diff hist +3,191 N Bhagavad-gita describes the duties of the brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gītā describes the duties of the brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviC..."
- 17:3817:38, 4 August 2020 diff hist +3,587 N In former times, the higher social orders, namely the intelligent class (the brahmanas), the ruling class (the ksatriyas) and the mercantile class (the vaisyas), were properly trained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in former times, the higher social orders, namely the intelligent class (the brāhmaṇas), the ruling class (the kṣatriyas)..."
- 17:3317:33, 4 August 2020 diff hist +3,635 N In the modern age, there is a necessity for engineers, medical practitioners and electricians, and they are properly trained in different scientific institutions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as, in the modern age, there is a necessity for engineers, medical practitioners and electricians, and they are properly..."
- 17:3017:30, 4 August 2020 diff hist +3,502 N In the institution of four varnas and four asramas there are regular training principles for the different classes of men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the institution of four varṇas and four āśramas there are regular training principles for the different classes of men"..."
- 17:1317:13, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,425 N When they (the four varnas) are regulated for cooperation among communities according to the Vedic principles, then there is peace and spiritual advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When they are regulated for cooperation among communities according to the Vedic principles, then there is peace and spiritual..." current
- 16:5716:57, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,557 N When the varnasrama system becomes degraded, it appears as a hereditary caste system, but in every society there is an intelligent class of men, a martial class, a mercantile class and a laborer class Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the varṇāśrama system becomes degraded, it appears as a hereditary caste system, but in every society there is an int..." current
- 16:5216:52, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,597 N They (four varnas and asramas) are like the sun, a creation of God, and therefore will remain. Either covered by clouds or in a clear sky, the sun will continue to exist Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are like the sun, a creation of God, and therefore will remain. Either covered by clouds or in a clear sky, the sun will..." current
- 16:4816:48, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,710 N The divisions of varnas and asramas will continue to exist, either in their original form or in degraded form, but because they are created by the Lord, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they cannot be extinguished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The divisions of varṇas and āśramas will continue to exist, either in their original form or in degraded form, but because..." current
- 16:4216:42, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,384 N The Lord says that the institution of four varnas and four asramas "is created by Me." Anything created by the Lord cannot be closed or covered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says that the institution of four varṇas and four āśramas "is created by Me." Anything created by the Lord cannot..."
- 16:3916:39, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,681 N The institution of four varnas and four asramas is confirmed herewith (in SB 3.21.52-54) to be bhagavad-racita, which means "designed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead." In Bhagavad-gita 4.13 this is also confirmed: catur-varnyam maya srstam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The institution of four varṇas and four āśramas is confirmed herewith to be bhagavad-racita, which means "designed by the..."
- 16:2616:26, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,860 N The intelligent men, the brahmanas, as exemplified by Kardama Muni, were engaged in advancing the spiritual cause, and ksatriyas like Emperor Svayambhuva used to rule the country and insure that all facilities for spiritual realization were provided Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The intelligent men, the brāhmaṇas, as exemplified by Kardama Muni, were engaged in advancing the spiritual cause, and kṣ..."
- 16:1416:14, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,222 N Advancement does not mean creating material "necessities" unnecessarily and thus wasting human energy in aggravation over so-called material comforts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advancement does not mean creating material "necessities" unnecessarily and thus wasting human energy in aggravation over so-c..." current
- 16:0916:09, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,626 N Human society means that society which is making progress toward spiritual realization. The most advanced human society was known as arya; arya refers to those who are advancing. So the question is, which society is advancing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human society means that society which is making progress toward spiritual realization. The most advanced human society was kn..."
- 16:0016:00, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,436 N These social orders (brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya,sudra), according to the different grades of work and qualification, are described in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These social orders, according to the different grades of work and qualification, are described in Bhagavad-gītā"}} {{notes|..." current
- 15:5615:56, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,679 N The spiritual orders are divided into four asramas-brahmacarya, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa - and the social orders, according to work and qualification, are made up of the brahmanas, the ksatriyas, the vaisyas and the sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual orders are divided into four āśramas-brahmacarya, gṛhastha, vānaprastha and sannyāsa—and the social orde..." current
- 15:5115:51, 4 August 2020 diff hist +5,253 N It is the duty of a responsible king to protect the social and spiritual orders in human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of a responsible king to protect the social and spiritual orders in human society"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahn..."