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10 September 2020

• 06:2706:27, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,410‎ N For this age it is recommended that people gather together and chant the Hare Krsna mantra to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is accompanied by His associates ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for this age it is recommended that people gather together and chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra to satisfy the Supreme Person..."
• 06:1406:14, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,289‎ N Transcendental sound vibration has been simplified in the transcendental vibration Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"transcendental sound vibration has been simplified in the transcendental vibration Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣ..."
• 06:0506:05, 10 September 2020 diff hist +2,464‎ Anucarah means "those who can immediately understand the purpose of their master" ‎No edit summary current
• 05:4905:49, 10 September 2020 diff hist +2,931‎ N A wife should not leave her husband's protection because of such a misunderstanding. If she does so, it is understood to be due to her womanly weakness ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a wife should not leave her husband's protection because of such a misunderstanding. If she does so, it is understood to be du..." current
• 05:4605:46, 10 September 2020 diff hist +3,061‎ N Sometimes there may be misunderstandings between husband and wife, as found even in such an elevated family relationship as that of Sati and Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes there may be misunderstandings between husband and wife, as found even in such an elevated family relationship as th..."
• 05:4405:44, 10 September 2020 diff hist +3,390‎ N Generally, separation between husband and wife is due to womanly behavior; divorce takes place due to womanly weakness. The best course for a woman is to abide by the orders of her husband. That makes family life very peaceful ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, separation between husband and wife is due to womanly behavior; divorce takes place due to womanly weakness. The be..."
• 05:3805:38, 10 September 2020 diff hist +3,267‎ N In this verse (SB 4.4.3) it is specifically mentioned that she wanted to leave such a great husband as Siva because of her womanly weakness. In other words, womanly weakness exists even in the relationship between husband and wife ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is specifically mentioned that she wanted to leave such a great husband as Śiva because of her womanly weakn..."
• 05:3405:34, 10 September 2020 diff hist +3,290‎ N Vedic marital relationship existed between Lord Siva and Sati, but sometimes, due to weakness, a woman becomes very much attracted by the members of her father's house, and this happened to Sati ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vedic marital relationship existed between Lord Śiva and Satī, but sometimes, due to weakness, a woman becomes very much att..."

9 September 2020

• 15:3515:35, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,016‎ N Another meaning of the word apratipurusa is "the personality who has no rival." Since Lord Siva could not be persuaded to give her permission, Sati took shelter of a woman's last weapon, weeping, which forces a husband to agree to the proposal of his wife ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another meaning of the word apratipūruṣa is "the personality who has no rival." Since Lord Śiva could not be persuaded to..."
• 15:3315:33, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,616‎ N Since Lord Siva is the atma (siva also means atma), it is indicated here (in SB 4.4.2) that Sati was prepared to commit suicide ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since Lord Śiva is the ātmā"|"śiva also means ātmā"|"it is indicated here that Satī was prepared to commit suicide"}} {..."
• 15:2915:29, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,032‎ N Why in this case was he (Siva) so unkind to his wife (Sati) that he did not allow her to go to her father's house? This distressed her more than she could tolerate, and she looked at her husband as if she were ready to blast him with her vision ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"why in this case was he so unkind to his wife that he did not allow her to go to her father's house? This distressed her more..."
• 15:2515:25, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,855‎ N The word apratipurusam, used in this verse (SB 4.4.2), means "one who has no equal." Lord Siva has no equal in the material world in regard to equality towards everyone. His wife, Sati, knew that her husband was equal towards everyone ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word apratipūruṣam, used in this verse, means "one who has no equal." Lord Śiva has no equal in the material world in..."
• 15:2115:21, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,320‎ N Sati's mind was divided about whether to go to her father's house or obey orders of Lord Siva. The struggle between decisions was so strong that she was pushed from one side of the room to another, and she began to move just like the pendulum of a clock ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī's mind was divided about whether to go to her father's house or obey the orders of Lord Śiva. The struggle between the..."
• 14:4914:49, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,730‎ N Virabhadra, instead of sacrificing animals with the wooden device, immediately beheaded Daksa, to the astonishment of everyone ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vīrabhadra, instead of sacrificing animals with the wooden device, immediately beheaded Dakṣa, to the astonishment of every..." current
• 14:2914:29, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,799‎ N Whether or not the brahmanas were uttering the Vedic hymns correctly was tested by sacrifice in the arena. On the whole, the animals thus sacrificed were not at all the losers ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whether or not the brāhmaṇas were uttering the Vedic hymns correctly was tested by sacrifice in the arena. On the whole, th..."
• 13:5413:54, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,386‎ N Now all of them - Daksa and the demigods Bhaga and Pusa and Bhrgu Muni - were punished by the soldiers of Lord Siva, but later everything would come to a peaceful end. So this spirit of fighting between one another was not exactly inimical ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now all of them—Dakṣa and the demigods Bhaga and Pūṣā and Bhṛgu Muni—were punished by the soldiers of Lord Śiva,..."
• 13:4913:49, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,041‎ N After finishing fighting, the parties would come to a compromise, and everything would be settled. This Daksa yajna was similar to such events ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After finishing such fighting, the parties would come to a compromise, and everything would be settled. This Dakṣa yajña wa..."
• 13:4413:44, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,219‎ N This sort of fight was very common, especially during marriage ceremonies, when everyone was in a challenging spirit. In that challenging spirit, a fight was sure to occur, and in such fights there was commonly killing and misfortune ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This sort of fight was very common, especially during marriage ceremonies, when everyone was in a challenging spirit. In that..."
• 13:4113:41, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,141‎ N Just as he (Aniruddha) was to be punished for the kidnapping, the soldiers from Dvaraka arrived, headed by Balarama, and a fight ensued amongst the ksatriyas ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as he was to be punished for the kidnapping, the soldiers from Dvārakā arrived, headed by Balarāma, and a fight ensued..." current
• 13:3813:38, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,083‎ N Here (in SB 4.5.21) a reference is made to the marriage of Aniruddha, a grandson of Lord Krsna's. He kidnapped the daughter of Dantavakra, and thereafter he was arrested ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here a reference is made to the marriage of Aniruddha, a grandson of Lord Kṛṣṇa's. He kidnapped the daughter of Dantavak..." current
• 13:3313:33, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,025‎ N The word mahatma to describe the qualifications of Daksa is used sarcastically ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word mahātmā to describe the qualifications of Dakṣa is used sarcastically"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..."
• 13:3013:30, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,397‎ N How could such a misbehaved person as Daksa be a mahatma? A mahatma is supposed to have all the good qualities of the demigods, and thus Daksa, lacking those qualities, could not be called a mahatma; he should instead be called duratma, a degraded soul ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"how could such a misbehaved person as Dakṣa be a mahātmā? A mahātmā is supposed to have all the good qualities of the de..."
• 13:2613:26, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,349‎ N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.13) the word mahatma describes the pure devotee of the Lord: mahatmanas tu mam partha daivim prakrtim asritah. A mahatma is always under the guidance of the internal energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"the word mahātmā describes the pure devotee of the Lord: mahātmānas tu māṁ pārtha daivīṁ prak..."
• 10:5810:58, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,189‎ N Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura remarks in this connection that even if one is called mahatma, a great soul, unless he exhibits the symptoms of a mahatma, he should be considered a duratma, or a degraded soul ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura remarks in this connection that even if one is called mahatma, a great soul, unless he exhibits..." current
• 10:5410:54, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,057‎ N In spite of his being so stronghearted, he (Daksa) was perturbed when he saw the various disturbances created by the gigantic black demon ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in spite of his being so stronghearted, he was perturbed when he saw the various disturbances created by the gigantic black de..."
• 10:4710:47, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,272‎ N Viraraghava Acarya has indicated that this word mahatma means "steady in heart." That is to say that Daksa was so stronghearted that even when his beloved daughter was prepared to lay down her life, he was steady and unshaken ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vīrarāghava Ācārya has indicated that this word mahātmā means "steady in heart." That is to say that Dakṣa was so stro..."
• 10:4210:42, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,017‎ N In this verse (SB 4.5.12) Daksa has been described as mahatma. The word mahatma has been commented upon by different commentators in various manners ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse Dakṣa has been described as mahātmā. The word mahātmā has been commented upon by different commentators in..."
• 10:3810:38, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,862‎ N Prasuti could understand that the dangers ahead resulted not only from Daksa's having neglected her daughter (Sati), but also because of his neglecting the prestige and honor of Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prasūti could understand that the dangers ahead resulted not only from Dakṣa's having neglected her daughter, but also beca..."
• 10:1410:14, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,101‎ N Prasuti, who appreciated the power and strength of her son-in-law, Lord Siva, is describing what he does at the time of dissolution. This description indicates that strength of Lord Siva is so great that Daksa's power could not be set in comparison to it ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prasūti, who appreciated the power and strength of her son-in-law, Lord Śiva, is describing what he does at the time of diss..."
• 10:1010:10, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,775‎ N This consideration (Daksa had purposely received all other sisters but Sati) convinced the wife of Daksa of the danger which was now ahead, and thus she knew that Daksa must be prepared to die for his heinous act ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Daksa had purposely received all of them but her because she happened to be the wife of Lord Siva"|"This consideration convinc..."
• 10:0510:05, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,812‎ N Sati's mother could understand how much Sati had been pained by the insult of her father. Sati had been present along with the other daughters, and Daksa had purposely received all of them but her because she happened to be the wife of Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sati's mother could understand how much Sati had been pained by the insult of her father. Sati had been present along with the..."
• 09:5909:59, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,608‎ N The situation now created by him (Siva) resembled the dissolution of the cosmic manifestation ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the situation now created by him resembled the dissolution of the cosmic manifestation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrik..."
• 09:5609:56, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,978‎ N The dust storm created by the soldiers and assistants of Lord Siva resembled the situation at the time of the dissolution of this world. When there is a need for the dissolution of the material creation, this function is conducted by Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The dust storm created by the soldiers and assistants of Lord Śiva resembled the situation at the time of the dissolution of..." current
• 09:4609:46, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,054‎ N There was no possibility of an invasion by thieves and plunderers. Indirectly it is stated here (in SB 4.5.8) that thieves, plunderers, rogues and unwanted population can exist only in a state or kingdom where there is no strong ruler ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there was no possibility of an invasion by thieves and plunderers. Indirectly it is stated here that thieves, plunderers, rogu..."
• 09:1009:10, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,883‎ N Specifically significant in this verse (SB 4.5.8) is pracina-barhir jivati. The king of that part of the land was known as Barhi, and although he was old, he was still living, and he was a very strong ruler ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Specifically significant in this verse is prācīna-barhir jīvati. The king of that part of the land was known as Barhi, and..."
• 08:5908:59, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,069‎ N This quarrel between Lord Siva and Bhrgu Muni, centering around Prajapati Daksa, is the practical example of such competition between the different qualitative modes of material nature ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This quarrel between Lord Śiva and Bhṛgu Muni, centering around Prajāpati Dakṣa, is the practical example of such compet..."
• 08:4408:44, 9 September 2020 diff hist +3,012‎ N Even when one is situated in the mode of goodness, there is every possibility that his position will be mixed with or attacked by the mode of passion or ignorance. That is the law of material nature ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even when one is situated in the mode of goodness, there is every possibility that his position will be mixed with or attacked..."
• 08:4008:40, 9 September 2020 diff hist +2,799‎ N There is sometimes a competition between the mode of goodness and the mode of ignorance. That is the way of material existence ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is sometimes a competition between the mode of goodness and the mode of ignorance. That is the way of material existence..." current

8 September 2020

• 16:5616:56, 8 September 2020 diff hist +3,092‎ N Here (in SB 4.5.4) is the beginning of competition between brahma-tejas and siva-tejas. By brahma-tejas, brahminical strength, Bhrgu Muni had created the Rbhu demigods, who had driven away the soldiers of Lord Siva stationed in the arena ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is the beginning of competition between brahma-tejas and śiva-tejas. By brahma-tejas, brahminical strength, Bhṛgu Muni..."
• 16:4616:46, 8 September 2020 diff hist +3,650‎ N He (Siva) wanted to reply to this insult, and thus he decided to kill Daksa because he was the cause of the death of Sati ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he wanted to reply to this insult, and thus he decided to kill Dakṣa because he was the cause of the death of Satī"}} {{not..."
• 16:4416:44, 8 September 2020 diff hist +3,846‎ N He (Siva) also understood that Bhrgu Muni had created the Rbhudeva demigods by uttering the mantras of the Yajur Veda and that these demigods had driven away all of his soldiers who were present in the arena of sacrifice ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also understood that Bhṛgu Muni had created the Ṛbhudeva demigods by uttering the mantras of the Yajur Veda and that th..."
• 16:3816:38, 8 September 2020 diff hist +3,593‎ N When Lord Siva heard that his chaste wife, Sati, was dead, he naturally became exceedingly angry ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Śiva heard that his chaste wife, Satī, was dead, he naturally became exceedingly angry"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ja..."
• 16:3316:33, 8 September 2020 diff hist +3,883‎ N It would not have been difficult for Sati to punish her father but she thought that since she was his daughter, it was not proper for her to kill him. Thus she decided to give up her own body, which she had obtained from his & Daksa did not even check her ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It would not have been difficult for Satī to punish her father, but she thought that since she was his daughter, it was not p..."
• 16:2516:25, 8 September 2020 diff hist +3,421‎ N Sati was deliberately insulted by her father by not being received properly when she visited his house without being invited ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī was deliberately insulted by her father by not being received properly when she visited his house without being invited"..." current
• 15:5815:58, 8 September 2020 diff hist +3,668‎ N Lord Siva understood that Sati, being the youngest daughter of Daksa, could present the case of Lord Siva's purity of purpose and would thus be able to mitigate the misunderstanding between Daksa and himself. But such a compromise was not attained ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva understood that Satī, being the youngest daughter of Dakṣa, could present the case of Lord Śiva's purity of pur..."
• 15:3915:39, 8 September 2020 diff hist +5,328‎ N One who has actually developed all qualities listed in these verses (Sb 3.32.41-42) is already elevated to the post of a devotee. If one has not developed all these qualities, he still has to fulfill these conditions in order to become a perfect devotee ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has actually developed all the qualities listed in these verses is already elevated to the post of a devotee. If one h..." current
• 15:3515:35, 8 September 2020 diff hist +5,177‎ N In these two verses (Sb 3.32.41-42) the qualities of a devotee are fully explained. One who has actually developed all the qualities listed in these verses is already elevated to the post of a devotee ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In these two verses the qualities of a devotee are fully explained. One who has actually developed all the qualities listed in..." current
• 15:3015:30, 8 September 2020 diff hist +5,333‎ N The spiritual master should train his disciple in such a way so that in the future only the Supreme Personality of Godhead will be the dearmost goal of his life ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master should train his disciple in such a way so that in the future only the Supreme Personality of Godhead wil..." current
• 15:2415:24, 8 September 2020 diff hist +5,218‎ N The word diyatam means that knowledge of Krsna consciousness should be offered by the spiritual master ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word dīyatām means that knowledge of Kṛṣṇa consciousness should be offered by the spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {..."
• 14:5814:58, 8 September 2020 diff hist +5,251‎ N Such a person (a devotee of God) must be nonenvious and should think of the welfare of all living entities, not only of the human beings, but living entities other than human beings ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a person must be nonenvious and should think of the welfare of all living entities, not only of the human beings, but liv..."