User contributions for JahnaviCandrika
15 September 2020
- 14:0714:07, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,241 N In the present age of Kali it is not possible to find expert mantra chanters; therefore all the sacrifices recommended in the Vedas are forbidden in this age Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the present age of Kali it is not possible to find expert mantra chanters; therefore all the sacrifices recommended in the..."
- 14:0514:05, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,104 N Here (in SB 4.4.32) is one example of powerful hymns in the Vedas which, when chanted, could perform wonderful acts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is one example of powerful hymns in the Vedas which, when chanted, could perform wonderful acts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
- 11:2411:24, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,480 N Daksa was so hardhearted that he was unworthy to be called an Aryan or brahmana. Thus his ill fame still continues. Daksa means "expert," and he was given this name because of his ability to beget many hundreds and thousands of children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was so hardhearted that he was unworthy to be called an Āryan or brāhmaṇa. Thus his ill fame still continues. Dakṣa m..."
- 11:1611:16, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,925 N A person who is born in a brahmana family but has no brahminical qualifications is called a brahma-bandhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is born in a brāhmaṇa family but has no brahminical qualifications is called a brahma-bandhu"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 11:1311:13, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,193 N Daksa is described here (in SB 4.4.30) as most hardhearted and therefore unqualified to be a brahmana. Brahma-dhruk is described by some commentators to mean brahma-bandhu, or friend of the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa is described here as most hardhearted and therefore unqualified to be a brāhmaṇa. Brahma-dhruk is described by some..." current
- 11:0711:07, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,535 N How is it that he neglected his own daughter, who was the most exalted and chaste woman, a great soul, and who therefore deserved the most respectful treatment from her father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore how is it that he neglected his own daughter, who was the most exalted and chaste woman, a great soul, and who there..."
- 10:5810:58, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,825 N Sa vai pumsam paro dharmo yato bhaktir adhoksaje. Adhoksaja means the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sa vai puṁsāṁ paro dharmo yato bhaktir adhokṣaje. Adhokṣaja means the Absolute Truth"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahnavi..." current
- 10:5610:56, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,238 N Srimad-Bhagavatam (1.2.6) explains that one has to achieve real satisfaction (yayatma suprasidati), but atma - the body, mind and soul - all become completely satisfied only if one develops devotional service to the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"explains that one has to achieve real satisfaction (yayātmā suprasīdati), but ātmā—the body, min..."
- 10:5210:52, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,040 N Certainly this was astonishing. One cannot attain complete satisfaction even if one is situated in the greatest material opulence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Certainly this was astonishing. One cannot attain complete satisfaction even if one is situated in the greatest material opule..."
- 10:2410:24, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,448 N That (when one has been freed from all material contamination by the blazing fire of yogic samadhi, or ecstasy) is the topmost perfection of yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the topmost perfection of yoga"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-09-15T10:24:10..."
- 10:1910:19, 15 September 2020 diff hist +9,127 N If one places himself in the position of a servant of God, it is to be understood that all contamination of his material attachment has been burned by blazing fires of transcendental ecstasy. It is not necessary to manifest a blazing fire externally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"simply places himself in the position of an eternal servant of the Supreme Lord, it is to be understood that all the contamina..."
- 09:5309:53, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,973 N When one becomes free from all bodily relationships within this material world and simply places himself in the position of an eternal servant of the Supreme Lord, it is to be understood that all contamination of his material attachment has been burned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one becomes free from all bodily relationships within this material world and simply places himself in the position of an..."
- 09:4609:46, 15 September 2020 diff hist +5,018 N Simply by offering prayers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one is immediately freed from material contamination, the material bodily concept, by the blazing fire of ecstasy. This effect takes place immediately, without a second's delay Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"simply by offering prayers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one is immediately freed from material contamination, the ma..."
- 09:4309:43, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,934 N Simply by chanting the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, simply by remembering the lotus feet of Krsna, simply by offering prayers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one is immediately freed from material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by chanting the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, simply by remembering the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, s..."
- 06:1106:11, 15 September 2020 diff hist +5,240 N In this verse (SB 4.4.27) it is stated that by such meditation she (Sati) became free from all contamination. What was that contamination? The contamination was her concept of the body derived from Daksa, but she forgot that bodily relationship in trance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is stated that by such meditation she became free from all contamination. What was that contamination? The co..."
- 06:0206:02, 15 September 2020 diff hist +5,282 N This pleasure was certainly material because she (Sati) gave up her body for another body that was also material, but by this example we can appreciate the devotee's pleasure in concentrating his mind and attention on the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This pleasure was certainly material because she gave up her body for another body that was also material, but by this example..."
- 05:5705:57, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,708 N Simply by meditating on his (Siva's) lotus feet she (Sati) derived such great pleasure that she forgot everything in relationship with her body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"simply by meditating on his lotus feet she derived such great pleasure that she forgot everything in relationship with her bod..."
- 05:5405:54, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,830 N Sati at once thought of the lotus feet of her husband, Lord Siva, who is one of the three great personalities of Godhead in charge of the management of the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī at once thought of the lotus feet of her husband, Lord Śiva, who is one of the three great personalities of Godhead in..."
- 05:4605:46, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,643 N Association with great personalities, devotees who are great souls, will elevate one to the spiritual platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"association with great personalities, devotees who are great souls, will elevate one to the spiritual platform"}} {{notes|}} {..."
- 05:3505:35, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,989 One should be extremely careful about associating with persons who are not respectful to the higher authorities No edit summary current
- 05:3305:33, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,915 N Sati's body was not ordinary, but still she decided to give it up because it was the source of unhappiness because of its connection with Daksa. This severe example set by Sati is to be followed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī's body was not ordinary, but still she decided to give it up because it was the source of unhappiness because of its con..."
13 September 2020
- 18:4718:47, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,373 N Some yogis endeavor to elevate the soul to the spiritual world, the spiritual Vaikuntha planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"some yogīs endeavor to elevate the soul to the spiritual world, the spiritual Vaikuṇṭha planets"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..." current
- 18:4418:44, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,480 N Some yogis try to elevate the soul to higher planetary systems, where the standard of life is different from that of this planet and where the material comforts, life-span and other facilities for self-realization are greater Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some yogis try to elevate the soul to higher planetary systems, where the standard of life is different from that of this plan..."
- 18:3918:39, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,643 N As soon as spirit soul is out of the body, the material body immediately begins to decompose. Any spiritual process keeps the body fit without separate endeavor, but if one takes it that ultimate aim of yoga is to maintain the body, then he is mistaken Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as the spirit soul is out of the body, the material body immediately begins to decompose. Any spiritual process keeps..."
- 18:3018:30, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,463 N This (practicing sitting postures) is a great technique which one has to practice to attain the highest perfectional stage of yoga, but such practice is not meant for this age Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a great technique which one has to practice to attain the highest perfectional stage of yoga, but such practice is not..."
- 17:4917:49, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,661 The perfection of yoga is that one can give up one's body or release oneself from the embodiment of material elements according to one's desire No edit summary current
- 17:4817:48, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,384 N Either she (Sati) learned yoga from her husband or she was enlightened because she was the daughter of such a great king as Daksa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Either she learned yoga from her husband or she was enlightened because she was the daughter of such a great king as Dakṣa"}..." current
- 17:3717:37, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,733 N Simply upon hearing the word daksayani, Sati felt afflicted because of reference to the context because her body was the symbol of all offensiveness with which Daksa was endowed. Since her body was a source of unhappiness, she decided to give it up Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply upon hearing the word dākṣāyaṇī, she felt afflicted because of reference to the context because her body was the..."
- 17:3317:33, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,431 N Daksa was the embodiment of envy, for he unnecessarily blasphemed a great personality, Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa was the embodiment of envy, for he unnecessarily blasphemed a great personality, Lord Śiva"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|J..."
- 17:3117:31, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,742 N Lord Siva used to call Sati "the daughter of King Daksa," and because this very word reminded her about her family relationship with King Daksa, she at once became ashamed because Daksa was an incarnation of all offenses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva used to call Satī "the daughter of King Dakṣa," and because this very word reminded her about her family relatio..."
- 17:2917:29, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,678 N The word daksayani means "the daughter of King Daksa." Sometimes, when there was relaxed conversation between husband and wife, Lord Siva used to call Sati: the daughter of King Daksa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word dākṣāyaṇī means "the daughter of King Dakṣa." Sometimes, when there was relaxed conversation between husband..."
- 17:2517:25, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,871 N Sati is aggrieved not for her personal association with Lord Siva but because her body is related with that of Daksa, who is an offender at Lord Siva's lotus feet. She feels herself to be condemned because of the body given by her father, Daksa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī is aggrieved not for her personal association with Lord Śiva but because her body is related with that of Dakṣa, who..."
- 17:2117:21, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,001 N Vasudeva is that state from which Krsna, Vasudeva, is born, so Lord Siva is the greatest devotee of Lord Krsna, and Sati's behavior is exemplary because no one should tolerate blasphemy against Lord Visnu or His devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva is that state from which Kṛṣṇa, Vāsudeva, is born, so Lord Śiva is the greatest devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa,..."
- 16:5516:55, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,643 N Sati has described that Lord Siva is always in a transcendental position because he is situated in pure vasudeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī has described that Lord Śiva is always in a transcendental position because he is situated in pure vasudeva"}} {{notes|..."
- 16:5216:52, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,570 N Lord Siva is the greatest of all devotees of Lord Visnu. It is stated, vaisnavanam yatha sambhuh. Sambhu, Lord Siva, is the greatest of all devotees of Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is the greatest of all devotees of Lord Viṣṇu. It is stated, vaiṣṇavānāṁ yathā śambhuḥ. Śambhu, Lo..."
- 16:4916:49, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,247 N The worshipers of Visnu are meant for spiritual elevation, and therefore their material opulence is sometimes found to decrease. These points are very nicely discussed in the Tenth Canto Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whereas the worshipers of Viṣṇu are meant for spiritual elevation, and therefore their material opulence is sometimes foun..."
- 16:4616:46, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,436 N Lord Siva's worshipers sometimes appear more opulent than worshipers of Lord Visnu because Durga, or Sati, being the superintendent in charge of material affairs, can offer all material opulences to worshipers of Lord Siva in order to glorify her husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva's worshipers sometimes appear more opulent than the worshipers of Lord Viṣṇu because Durgā, or Satī, being th..."
- 16:4116:41, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,074 N Sati, being the devoted wife of Lord Siva, offers all kinds of material opulences to the worshipers of Lord Siva. This fact is explained in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, in the Tenth Canto Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī, being the devoted wife of Lord Śiva, offers all kinds of material opulences to the worshipers of Lord Śiva. This fact..."
- 16:3816:38, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,164 N Whether or not King Daksa and his flatterers could understand the position of Lord Siva, Sati wanted to impress upon her father that he should not think her husband to be without opulence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whether or not King Dakṣa and his flatterers could understand the position of Lord Śiva, Satī wanted to impress upon her f..."
- 16:1516:15, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,186 N The process of elevation by performing sacrifices other than those aimed at Visnu is very slow, and therefore it has been condemned in this verse - SB 4.4.21 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process of elevation by performing sacrifices other than those aimed at Viṣṇu is very slow, and therefore it has been..." current
- 15:4715:47, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,968 N Real sacrifice is to satisfy Lord Visnu, and the remnants of such sacrifices are beneficial for advancement in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Real sacrifice, however, is to satisfy Lord Viṣṇu, and the remnants of such sacrifices are beneficial for advancement in d..."
- 15:4215:42, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,152 N Although in all cases Visnu is the chief Deity on the sacrificial altar, the performers of fruitive rituals aim to satisfy various demigods to achieve in return some material prosperity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although in all cases Viṣṇu is the chief Deity on the sacrificial altar, the performers of fruitive rituals aim to satisfy..."
- 15:3915:39, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,118 N There are two kinds of foodstuff offered in sacrifice. One kind is food offered in fruitive ritualistic sacrifices, and the other, the best, is food offered to Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of foodstuff offered in sacrifice. One kind is food offered in fruitive ritualistic sacrifices, and the ot..." current
- 15:3715:37, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,143 N In this verse (SB 4.4.21) the performers of the Vedic rituals are condemned. They have been described here as dhuma-vartmabhih, those who maintain themselves on the remnants of sacrificial foodstuff Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the performers of the Vedic rituals are condemned. They have been described here as dhūma-vartmabhiḥ, those w..." current
- 15:3315:33, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,131 N The opulence Lord Siva possesses is enjoyable in renunciation and love of God, not in material exhibition of sense gratificatory methods. Such opulences are possessed by personalities like the Kumaras, Narada and Lord Siva, not by others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The opulence Lord Śiva possesses is enjoyable in renunciation and love of God, not in material exhibition of sense gratificat..."
- 15:2915:29, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,174 N If required, simply by willing, Lord Siva can show his wonderful opulences, and such an event is predicted here (in SB 4.4.21), for it would soon occur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if required, simply by willing, Lord Śiva can show his wonderful opulences, and such an event is predicted here, for it would..."
- 15:2615:26, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,031 N He (Siva) possessed all opulences, but he did not like to exhibit them. Therefore such opulences are called avyakta, or unmanifested Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". He possessed all opulences, but he did not like to exhibit them. Therefore such opulences are called avyakta, or unmanifeste..."
- 15:1715:17, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,360 N Sati said that the opulence possessed by her husband could not be understood by materialistic persons like Daksa and his followers, who were flatterers and were engaged in fruitive activities. Her husband's position was different Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī said that the opulence possessed by her husband could not be understood by materialistic persons like Dakṣa and his fo..."
- 15:1115:11, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,082 N Sati's father was under the impression that he was exalted in both prestige and opulence and that he had offered his daughter to a person who was not only poor but devoid of all culture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī's father was under the impression that he was exalted in both prestige and opulence and that he had offered his daughter..." current
- 11:2611:26, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,198 N For a person who has attained this stage (of buddhi-yoga), neither the Vedic activities for realizing material enjoyment nor those for renunciation are applicable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a person who has attained this stage, neither the Vedic activities for realizing material enjoyment nor those for renuncia..."