User contributions for JahnaviCandrika
26 August 2020
- 17:3317:33, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,573 N Lord Caitanya has given special stress to chanting of these holy names of the Lord as the basic principle of spiritual advancement. Another word used here is arjavena, meaning "without diplomacy." A devotee should not make plans out of self-interest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya has given special stress to chanting of these holy names of the Lord as the basic principle of spiritual advance..."
- 17:2717:27, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,302 N It is especially mentioned here (in SB 3.29.17), nama-sankirtanac ca: one should chant the holy names of the Lord - Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare - either individually or with others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is especially mentioned here, nāma-saṅkīrtanāc ca: one should chant the holy names of the Lord—Hare Kṛṣṇa, Har..." current
- 16:4216:42, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,341 N One should hear from authentic sources how to advance in spiritual life; such instructions should be taken from the acarya and should be assimilated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should hear from authentic sources how to advance in spiritual life; such instructions should be taken from the ācārya a..."
- 16:3816:38, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,312 N One should be very tolerant and simple, one should accept the spiritual master, and one should control the senses. These are mentioned here and in Bhagavad-gita as well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be very tolerant and simple, one should accept the spiritual master, and one should control the senses. These are m..." current
- 16:3316:33, 26 August 2020 diff hist −10 There are eighteen qualifications mentioned in Bhagavad-gita, among which is simplicity. One should be without pride; one should not demand unnecessary respect from others, and one should be nonviolent. Amanitvam adambhitvam ahimsa - BG 13.8 No edit summary current
- 16:3116:31, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,481 N There are eighteen qualifications mentioned in Bhagavad-gita, among which is simplicity. One should be without pride; one should not demand unnecessary respect from others, and one should be nonviolent. Amanitvam adambhitvam ahimsa - BG 13.8 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are eighteen qualifications mentioned in Bhagavad-gītā, among which is simplicity. One should be without pride; one sh..."
- 16:2516:25, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,113 N He should follow the rules and regulations so that he may actually make advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should follow the rules and regulations so that he may actually make advancement"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..."
- 16:2316:23, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,358 N One should not eat more than necessary, he should not collect more paraphernalia than necessary, he should not talk unnecessarily with common men, and he should not follow the rules and regulations without purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not eat more than necessary, he should not collect more paraphernalia than necessary, he should not talk unnecessar..."
- 16:2016:20, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,328 N To have control it is necessary that one be nonviolent and truthful, refrain from stealing, abstain from sex life and possess only that which is absolutely necessary for keeping the body and soul together Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To have control it is necessary that one be nonviolent and truthful, refrain from stealing, abstain from sex life and possess..."
- 16:1616:16, 26 August 2020 diff hist 0 In order to advance in spiritual understanding, one has to hear from authentic sources about spiritual knowledge. One can understand the reality of spiritual life by following strict regulative principles and by controlling the senses No edit summary current
- 16:1416:14, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,439 N In order to advance in spiritual understanding, one has to hear from authentic sources about spiritual knowledge. One can understand the reality of spiritual life by following strict regulative principles and by controlling the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to advance in spiritual understanding, one has to hear from authentic sources about spiritual knowledge. One can unde..."
- 15:4315:43, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,317 N One should steadily control the senses and the mind and strictly follow the rules and regulations, and he should make friendship with persons of the same standard Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should steadily control the senses and the mind and strictly follow the rules and regulations, and he should make friendsh..." current
- 15:3915:39, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,573 The devotee should avoid a person whose character is not fixed in the standard understanding; even though he may be a Vaisnava, or a devotee of Krsna, if his character is not correctly representative, then he should be avoided No edit summary current
- 15:3415:34, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,279 N Friendship should be cemented between persons with mutual interests and understanding. Such persons are said to be sva jati - of the same caste Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Friendship should be cemented between persons with mutual interests and understanding. Such persons are said to be sva jāti,..."
- 15:2915:29, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,080 There are innumerable books which contain countless subjects for discussion among two devotees or more. Friendship should be cemented between persons with mutual interests and understanding No edit summary current
- 15:2815:28, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,456 N Generally, pure devotees utilize their valuable time in chanting and discussing various activities of Lord Krsna or Lord Caitanya amongst themselves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally pure devotees utilize their valuable time in chanting and discussing various activities of Lord Kṛṣṇa or Lord..."
- 15:1915:19, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,056 N In Bhagavad-gita there is reference to bodhayantah parasparam - discussing among themselves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā there is reference to bodhayantaḥ parasparam"|"discussing among themselves"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahna..." current
- 15:1615:16, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,538 N He (a Devotee of God) should make friendship with other devotees so that by discussing among themselves, they may elevate one another on the path of spiritual understanding. This is called ista-gosthi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he should make friendship with other devotees so that by discussing among themselves, they may elevate one another on the path..."
- 15:1015:10, 26 August 2020 diff hist +217 He should also make friendship with persons who are on an equal level with himself or who have the same understanding that he does. For a devotee, there is no point in making friendships with ordinary persons No edit summary current
- 10:1610:16, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,517 N He should also make friendship with persons who are on an equal level with himself or who have the same understanding that he does. For a devotee, there is no point in making friendships with ordinary persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should also make friendship with persons who are on an equal level with himself or who have the same understanding that he..."
- 10:1110:11, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,469 N A devotee shows compassion to those poor souls who are wanting in spiritual knowledge by enlightening them in order to elevate them to Krsna consciousness. That is one of the duties of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee shows compassion to those poor souls who are wanting in spiritual knowledge by enlightening them in order to elevate..."
- 10:0110:01, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,633 N Many acaryas, such as Rupa Gosvami and Sanatana Gosvami, used to live beneath trees every night. Superficially it appeared that they were poverty-stricken, but from their writings we can understand that in spiritual life they were richest personalities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"many ācāryas, such as Rūpa Gosvāmī and Sanātana Gosvāmī, used to live beneath trees every night. Superficially it appe..."
- 09:5509:55, 26 August 2020 diff hist +163 According to devotional vision, a man is poor if he is not in Krsna consciousness. A man may be very rich materially, but if he is not Krsna conscious, he is considered poor No edit summary current
- 09:5409:54, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,635 N Niyamena: one should offer the greatest respect to the acaryas according to the standard regulations. A devotee should also be compassionate to the poor. This does not refer to those who are poverty-stricken materially Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Niyamena: one should offer the greatest respect to the ācāryas according to the standard regulations. A devotee should also..." current
- 09:4909:49, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,231 N To think of the Vaisnavas, the devotees, as belonging to a particular caste or community, to think of the acaryas as ordinary men or to think of the Deity in the temple as being made of stone, wood or metal, is condemned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To think of the Vaiṣṇavas, the devotees, as belonging to a particular caste or community, to think of the ācāryas as ord..."
- 09:4509:45, 26 August 2020 diff hist +5,272 N It is recommended herewith (in SB 3.29.17) that all the acaryas be given the highest respect. It is stated, gurusu nara-matih. Gurusu means "unto the acaryas," and nara-matih means "thinking like a common man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is recommended herewith that all the ācāryas be given the highest respect. It is stated, guruṣu nara-matiḥ. Guruṣu..."
25 August 2020
- 18:3518:35, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,261 N The predecessors of the spiritual master are his spiritual master, his grand spiritual master, his great-grand spiritual master and so on, who form the disciplic succession of acaryas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The predecessors of the spiritual master are his spiritual master, his grand spiritual master, his great-grand spiritual maste..." current
- 18:3018:30, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,276 N Acaryopasanam: one should worship an acarya, a spiritual master who knows things as they are. The spiritual master must be in the disciplic succession from Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ācāryopāsanam: one should worship an ācārya, a spiritual master who knows things as they are. The spiritual master must b..."
- 18:1918:19, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,410 N In Bhagavad-gita, Thirteenth Chapter, it is clearly stated that one should execute devotional service and advance on the path of spiritual knowledge by accepting the acarya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā, Thirteenth Chapter, it is clearly stated that one should execute devotional service and advance on the pat..."
- 18:0718:07, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,415 N One should not give up the execution of devotional service because one or two attempts have not been successful. One must continue. Sri Rupa Gosvami also confirms one should be very enthusiastic and execute devotional service with patience and confidence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not give up the execution of devotional service because one or two attempts have not been successful. One must cont..."
- 18:0418:04, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,065 N The exact meaning of the word sattvena is given by Sridhara Svami as being synonymous with dhairyena, or patience. One must perform devotional service with great patience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The exact meaning of the word sattvena is given by Śrīdhara Svāmī as being synonymous with dhairyeṇa, or patience. One m..." current
- 12:4112:41, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,192 N Anyone who accepts Visnu as the Supreme Personality of Godhead is accepted as a Vaisnava, but a Vaisnava is expected to develop all the good qualities of the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who accepts Viṣṇu as the Supreme Personality of Godhead is accepted as a Vaiṣṇava, but a Vaiṣṇava is expect..." current
- 12:3712:37, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,210 N It is said by Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura that even if one is a Vaisnava, if he is not of good character his company should be avoided, although he may be offered the respect of a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said by Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura that even if one is a Vaiṣṇava, if he is not of good character his compa..." current
- 12:3412:34, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,163 N Other living entities are undoubtedly part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, but because their consciousness is still covered and not developed in Krsna consciousness, we should renounce their association Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Other living entities are undoubtedly part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, but because their consciousness is still covered an..." current
- 12:2912:29, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,958 N We should befriend and offer special respect to persons who are developed in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should befriend and offer special respect to persons who are developed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..." current
- 12:2612:26, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,936 N Simply because a tiger is part and parcel of the Supreme Lord does not mean that we embrace him because of his spiritual relationship with the Supreme Lord. We must associate only with persons who have developed Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply because a tiger is part and parcel of the Supreme Lord does not mean that we embrace him because of his spiritual relat..."
- 12:2312:23, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,729 N Although a devotee sees all living entities on the level of spiritual existence, he is not interested in associating with everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although a devotee sees all living entities on the level of spiritual existence, he is not interested in associating with ever..." current
- 12:2012:20, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,055 N He (a materialistic devotee) is not completely situated on the spiritual platform; rather, he is in the lowest stage of devotion. He does, however, show all respect to the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is not completely situated on the spiritual platform; rather, he is in the lowest stage of devotion. He does, however, show..." current
- 12:1612:16, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,027 N If a devotee does not see every living entity as part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, he is considered prakrta-bhakta, a materialistic devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a devotee does not see every living entity as part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, he is considered prākṛta-bhakta, a ma..." current
- 12:1112:11, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,977 N He (a pandita) does not see the dress of a brahmana, or that of a cow or of a hog. He sees the spiritual spark, part and parcel of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He does not see the dress of a brāhmaṇa, or that of a cow or of a hog. He sees the spiritual spark, part and parcel of the..."
- 12:0712:07, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,204 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita, a pandita, one who is learned, sees equally a very learned brahmana, a sudra, a hog, a dog and a cow. He does not see the body, which is only an outward dress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā, a paṇḍita, one who is learned, sees equally a very learned brāhmaṇa, a śūdra, a hog, a..."
- 10:4610:46, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,997 N Because every living entity originally has a relationship with the Lord as part and parcel, a devotee should try to see all living entities on the same equal level of spiritual existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because every living entity originally has a relationship with the Lord as part and parcel, a devotee should try to see all li..." current
- 10:4110:41, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,097 N To advance in devotional service, a devotee should see other living entities as spiritual sparks, parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord. A devotee is to offer respect to every entity that has a relationship with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to advance in devotional service, a devotee should see other living entities as spiritual sparks, parts and parcels of the Sup..."
- 10:3610:36, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,213 N Temple Deity worship is one of the functions of a devotee. He goes regularly to see the Deity nicely decorated, and with veneration and respect he touches the lotus feet of the Lord and presents offerings of worship, such as fruits, flowers and prayers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Temple Deity worship is one of the functions of a devotee. He goes regularly to see the Deity nicely decorated, and with vener..."
- 10:3010:30, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,159 N This is the vision of a devotee whose devotional service is in highest stage of bhava, or love of Godhead (He doesn't see difference between God's form and the statue in the temple) whereas a neophyte's worship in the temple is a matter of routine duty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the vision of a devotee whose devotional service is in the highest stage of bhāva, or love of Godhead, whereas a neop..."
- 10:2410:24, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,172 N An advanced devotee accepts the Deity in the temple as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He does not see any difference between the original form of the Lord and the statue, or arca form of the Lord, in the temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But an advanced devotee accepts the Deity in the temple as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He does not see any difference..." current
- 10:1710:17, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,034 N A neophyte considers the arca-vigraha (the statue of the Lord) to be different from the original Personality of Godhead; he considers it a representation of the Supreme Lord in the form of a Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A neophyte considers the arcā-vigraha"|"the statue of the Lord"|"to be different from the original Personality of Godhead; he..." current
- 10:1310:13, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,924 There is a distinction in the manner a neophyte and an advanced devotee appreciate the Lord's presence in the temple No edit summary current
- 10:0910:09, 25 August 2020 diff hist +5,841 N Temple worship is one of the duties of a devotee. It is especially recommended for neophytes, but those who are advanced should not refrain from temple worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Temple worship is one of the duties of a devotee. It is especially recommended for neophytes, but those who are advanced shoul..." current
- 09:4709:47, 25 August 2020 diff hist +6,733 N We cannot avoid violence, for we are put into a conditional life in which we have to commit violence, but we should not commit more violence than necessary or than ordered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We cannot avoid violence, for we are put into a conditional life in which we have to commit violence, but we should not commit..." current