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21 August 2020

• 17:4617:46, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,608‎ N Avyavahita means: without cessation ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Avyavahitā means"|"without cessation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-08-21T17:46:09Z..."
• 17:4417:44, 21 August 2020 diff hist +5,012‎ N It is specifically mentioned here (in SB 3.29.11-12) that bhakti, devotional service, is meant only for the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narayana, Visnu, or Krsna, not for anyone else ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is specifically mentioned herein, however, that bhakti, devotional service, is meant only for the Supreme Personality of Go..."
• 17:4117:41, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,967‎ N Sometimes pseudodevotees show devotion to many demigods, thinking the forms of the demigods to be the same as the Supreme Personality of Godhead's form ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes pseudodevotees show devotion to many demigods, thinking the forms of the demigods to be the same as the Supreme Pers..." current
• 17:1817:18, 21 August 2020 diff hist +5,061‎ Anyabhilasita-sunyam: (CC Madhya 19.167) he (a devotee of God) has no desire to fulfill by rendering devotional service. Such devotional service is meant for the purusottama, the Supreme Personality, and not for anyone else ‎No edit summary current
• 17:1717:17, 21 August 2020 diff hist +5,064‎ N Anyabhilasita-sunyam: (CC Madhya 19.167) he (a devotee of God) has no desire to fulfill by rendering devotional service. Such devotional service is meant for the purusottama, the Supreme Personality, and not for anyone else ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyam: "|" he has no desire to fulfill by rendering devotional service. Such devotional service is meant..."
• 17:0917:09, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,671‎ N The word avicchinna, "without interruptions," is very important in this connection. No material condition can stop the flow of the devotional service of a pure devotee ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word avicchinnā, "without interruptions," is very important in this connection. No material condition can stop the flow o..."
• 16:5216:52, 21 August 2020 diff hist +5,023‎ N The basic principle of this unadulterated, pure devotional service is love of Godhead. Mad-guna-sruti-matrena means "just after hearing about the transcendental qualities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead." These qualities are called nirguna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The basic principle of this unadulterated, pure devotional service is love of Godhead. Mad-guṇa-śruti-mātreṇa means "jus..."
• 16:4916:49, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,543‎ N Three multiplied by nine equals twenty-seven, and when again multiplied by three it becomes eighty-one. One has to transcend all such mixed materialistic devotional service in order to reach the standard of pure devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Three multiplied by nine equals twenty-seven, and when again multiplied by three it becomes eighty-one. One has to transcend a..."
• 16:4416:44, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,193‎ N There is hearing in the mode of passion, in the mode of ignorance and in the mode of goodness. Similarly, there is chanting in the mode of ignorance, passion and goodness, etc ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is hearing in the mode of passion, in the mode of ignorance and in the mode of goodness. Similarly, there is chanting in..." current
• 16:4216:42, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,550‎ N There are different devotional activities, such as hearing, chanting, remembering, worshiping, offering prayer, rendering service and surrendering everything, and each of them can be divided into three qualitative categories ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different devotional activities, such as hearing, chanting, remembering, worshiping, offering prayer, rendering serv..."
• 16:1716:17, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,193‎ N Devotional service in the modes of ignorance, passion and goodness can be divided into eighty-one categories ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service in the modes of ignorance, passion and goodness can be divided into eighty-one categories"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
• 16:1416:14, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,071‎ N Devotional activities should be transcendental to fruitive activities and empiric philosophical speculation. Pure devotional service is transcendental to all material qualities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional activities should be transcendental to fruitive activities and empiric philosophical speculation. Pure devotional s..."
• 16:1016:10, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,046‎ N Pure devotional service as described by Rupa Gosvami is free from all material desires. Anyabhilasita-sunyam (CC Madhya 19.167). There can be no excuse for personal or material interest ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotional service as described by Rūpa Gosvāmī is free from all material desires. Anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyam"|"There..."
• 16:0716:07, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,206‎ N The four asramas and the four varnas act for some benefit in accordance with their personal interests. Therefore such activities are in the mode of goodness; they cannot be counted in the category of pure devotion ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four āśramas and the four varṇas act for some benefit in accordance with their personal interests. Therefore such acti..."
• 15:5915:59, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,092‎ N If this offering process (performing duties of varna and asrama) is in the mode of goodness rather than in pure devotion, then the interest is different ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But if this offering process is in the mode of goodness rather than in pure devotion, then the interest is different"}} {{note..."
• 15:5415:54, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,189‎ N When such activities are performed and the results are offered to the Supreme Lord, they are called karmarpanam, duties performed for the satisfaction of the Lord. If there is any inebriety or fault, it is atoned for by this offering process ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When such activities are performed and the results are offered to the Supreme Lord, they are called karmārpaṇam, duties per..."
• 15:4915:49, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,979‎ N The members of the eight divisions of varnas and asramas, and they have their respective duties to perform for the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the members of the eight divisions of varṇas and āśramas, and they have their respective duties to perform for the satisfa..."
• 15:4415:44, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,102‎ N The brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras, along with the brahmacaris, grhasthas, vanaprasthas and sannyasis, are the members of the eight divisions of varnas and asramas ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras, along with the brahmacārīs, gṛhasthas, vānaprasthas and sannyāsīs..."
• 15:4015:40, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,677‎ N A pure devotee has no interest but to act on behalf of the Supreme Lord. When one has even a tinge of personal interest, his devotion is mixed with the three modes of material nature ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee has no interest but to act on behalf of the Supreme Lord. When one has even a tinge of personal interest, his d..."
• 15:1115:11, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,505‎ N The conception that the living entity is one with the Supreme is in the mode of ignorance. Oneness is actually based on oneness of interest ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conception that the living entity is one with the Supreme is in the mode of ignorance. Oneness is actually based on onenes..." current
• 15:0815:08, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,904‎ N Mayavadis interpret this word "separatist" in a different way. They say that while worshiping the Lord, one should think himself one with the Supreme Lord. This is another adulterated form of devotion within the modes of material nature ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādīs, however, interpret this word "separatist" in a different way. They say that while worshiping the Lord, one shou..."
• 15:0315:03, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,626‎ N When the so-called devotee desires material enjoyment, without reference to the interest of the Supreme Lord, or he wants to become famous or opulent by utilizing the mercy or grace of the Supreme Lord, he is in the mode of passion ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the so-called devotee desires material enjoyment, without reference to the interest of the Supreme Lord, or he wants to b..."
• 14:5914:59, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,365‎ N When the devotee has an interest or will different from the interest of the Supreme Lord, his mentality is that of a separatist ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the devotee has an interest or will different from the interest of the Supreme Lord, his mentality is that of a separatis..."
• 14:5614:56, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,011‎ Actually, pure devotion is explained in the previous chapter: the mind of the Supreme Lord and the mind of the devotee should be dovetailed. A devotee should not wish anything but to execute the desire of the Supreme. That is oneness ‎No edit summary current
• 14:5214:52, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,168‎ N This (drawing from God for one's sense gratification) is the separatist mentality ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the separatist mentality"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-08-21T14:52:45Z}} {{..." current
• 14:4814:48, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,700‎ N Mixed devotees, or devotees in the modes of passion and ignorance, think that the interest of the Supreme Lord is supplying the orders of the devotee; the interest of such devotees is to draw from the Lord as much as possible for their sense gratification ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mixed devotees, or devotees in the modes of passion and ignorance, think that the interest of the Supreme Lord is supplying th..."
• 14:4314:43, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,579‎ N The word "separatist" must be understood carefully. The Sanskrit words in this connection are bhinna-drk and prthag-bhavah. A separatist is one who sees his interest as separate from that of the Supreme Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word "separatist" must be understood carefully. The Sanskrit words in this connection are bhinna-dṛk and pṛthag-bhāva..."
• 14:1914:19, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,125‎ N He thinks that he is the best devotee. Devotional service executed in this way is not pure; it is mixed and is of the lowest grade, tamasah. Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura advises that a Vaisnava who is not of good character should be avoided ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He thinks that he is the best devotee. Devotional service executed in this way is not pure; it is mixed and is of the lowest g..." current
• 14:1014:10, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,855‎ N To act under the direction of a bona fide spiritual master with a motive to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead is pure devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To act under the direction of a bona fide spiritual master with a motive to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead is pure..." current
• 14:0714:07, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,793‎ N It is described in Bhagavad-gita that the teachings therein should be received by disciplic succession, otherwise there is adulteration ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is described in Bhagavad-gītā that the teachings therein should be received by disciplic succession, otherwise there is a..." current
• 13:5313:53, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,055‎ In the conditioned stage, when one engages in devotional service, he should follow the instruction of the bona fide spiritual master in full surrender ‎No edit summary current
• 13:5213:52, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,763‎ N In pure devotional service, the only motive should be to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead. That is not actually a motive; that is the pure condition of the living entity ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In pure devotional service, the only motive should be to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead. That is not actually a mot..." current
• 13:4513:45, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,874‎ N It has already been stated in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, First Canto, Second Chapter, that the highest, most glorious religion is the attainment of causeless, unmotivated devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It has already been stated in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, First Canto, Second Chapter, that the highest, most glorious religion..."

20 August 2020

• 16:4416:44, 20 August 2020 diff hist +3,146‎ N Actually the path of devotional service is one without a second, but according to the devotees' condition, devotional service appears in multifarious varieties, as will be nicely explained in the following verses -of SB 3.29 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually the path of devotional service is one without a second, but according to the devotees' condition, devotional service..." current
• 16:3016:30, 20 August 2020 diff hist +3,246‎ N As stated in Bhagavad-gita, people who are not purified take to devotional service with four purposes. A person who is distressed because of material conditions becomes a devotee of the Lord and approaches the Lord for mitigation of his distress ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā, people who are not purified take to devotional service with four purposes. A person who is distr..."
• 16:2616:26, 20 August 2020 diff hist +2,907‎ N Pure devotional service in Krsna consciousness is one because in pure devotional service there is no demand from the devotee to be fulfilled by the Lord. But generally people take to devotional service with a purpose ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotional service in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is one because in pure devotional service there is no demand from the dev..."
• 16:2116:21, 20 August 2020 diff hist +2,696‎ N When the Lord saw that His beloved mother was very compassionate towards the fallen souls, He was pleased, and He also became compassionate towards her ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the Lord saw that His beloved mother was very compassionate towards the fallen souls, He was pleased, and He also became..."
• 16:1816:18, 20 August 2020 diff hist +2,856‎ N In Bhagavad-gita it is clearly stated that persons who are trying to elevate the condition of the fallen souls by preaching the conclusion of Bhagavad-gita - namely, full surrender unto the Personality of Godhead - are very dear to Him ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā it is clearly stated that persons who are trying to elevate the condition of the fallen souls by preaching..."
• 16:1316:13, 20 August 2020 diff hist +2,795‎ N The Lord is always compassionate towards the fallen souls of this material world, and therefore He comes Himself or sends His confidential servants to deliver them ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is always compassionate towards the fallen souls of this material world, and therefore He comes Himself or sends His..."
• 15:4215:42, 20 August 2020 diff hist +2,954‎ N Lord Kapila was very satisfied by the request of His glorious mother (Devahuti) because she was thinking not only in terms of her personal salvation but in terms of all the fallen conditioned souls ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kapila was very satisfied by the request of His glorious mother because she was thinking not only in terms of her persona..."
• 15:3615:36, 20 August 2020 diff hist +3,801‎ N The only path for mitigating his fatigue in the struggle for existence is the path of devotional service, or the path of Krsna consciousness ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The only path for mitigating his fatigue in the struggle for existence is the path of devotional service, or the path of Kṛ..." current
• 15:2915:29, 20 August 2020 diff hist +4,009‎ N They do not know that the goal of life is not to increase the material necessities of existence, because the body will not exist more than a few years. The living beings are eternal, and they have their eternal need ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They do not know that the goal of life is not to increase the material necessities of existence, because the body will not exi..." current
• 15:2115:21, 20 August 2020 diff hist +4,159‎ N The Lord is described here (in SB 3.29.5) as yoga-bhaskara, the sun of the system of all yoga. Devahuti has already requested her glorious son (Kapiladeva) to describe bhakti-yoga, and the Lord has described bhakti-yoga as the ultimate yoga system ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is described herein as yoga-bhāskara, the sun of the system of all yoga. Devahūti has already requested her gloriou..." current
• 15:1715:17, 20 August 2020 diff hist +4,020‎ N Devahuti is requesting her glorious son (Kapiladeva) to illuminate the lives of the conditioned souls so that their most regrettable conditional life may be ended ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahūti is requesting her glorious son to illuminate the lives of the conditioned souls so that their most regrettable condi..."
• 15:1415:14, 20 August 2020 diff hist +3,805‎ N It is the general feeling of the Vaisnava, or devotee of the Lord, that he should awaken them - conditioned souls sleeping in the darkness of ignorance ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the general feeling of the Vaisnava, or devotee of the Lord, that he should awaken them"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahnavi..."
• 15:0915:09, 20 August 2020 diff hist +4,084‎ N It appears that Srimati Devahuti, the glorious mother of Lord Kapiladeva, is very compassionate for the regrettable condition of people in general, who, not knowing the goal of life, are sleeping in the darkness of illusion ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that Śrīmatī Devahūti, the glorious mother of Lord Kapiladeva, is very compassionate for the regrettable condit..."
• 14:3714:37, 20 August 2020 diff hist +3,258‎ N In the spiritual world the time factor has no influence ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the spiritual world, however, the time factor has no influence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current
• 14:3514:35, 20 August 2020 diff hist +3,724‎ N Actually, as stated in Bhagavad-gita, one cannot get relief from the chain of birth and death even if he goes to the highest planet, Brahmaloka, because the influence of time is present everywhere within this material world ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"actually, as stated in Bhagavad-gita, one cannot get relief from the chain of birth and death even if he goes to the highest p..."
• 14:3114:31, 20 August 2020 diff hist +3,519‎ N Generally, people are attached to sense enjoyment and so aspire for life on the heavenly planets. Therefore, they engage themselves in charitable or other pious activities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, people are attached to sense enjoyment and so aspire for life on the heavenly planets. Therefore, they engage thems..."
• 14:2714:27, 20 August 2020 diff hist +3,654‎ N Some consider their age and circumstances, concern themselves with the influence of time and thus engage in pious activities so that in the future they will not be put into a low family or an animal species ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"some consider their age and circumstances, concern themselves with the influence of time and thus engage in pious activities s..."