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24 September 2020

• 14:0114:01, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,463‎ N In the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam it is therefore said that Srimad-Bhagavatam is meant for those who are completely nirmatsara (nonenvious). In other words, one who is not free from the contamination of envy cannot advance in Krsna consciousness ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it is therefore said that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is meant for those who are completely..."
• 13:5613:56, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,402‎ N Indra was envious due to fear that those who performed great sacrifices for execution of mystic yoga might occupy his seat. Since no one in this material world can tolerate another's advancement, everyone in the material world is called matsara, envious ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was envious due to fear that those who performed great sacrifices for the execution of mystic yoga might occupy his seat. S..."
• 13:5213:52, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,387‎ N As evident from revealed scriptures, Indra was several times envious of many persons. He was especially envious of great fruitive activities and execution of yoga practices, or siddhis. Indeed, he could not tolerate them, and he desired to break them up ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As evident from revealed scriptures, Indra was several times envious of many persons. He was especially envious of great fruit..."
• 13:4613:46, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,041‎ N In the material world everyone who comes to enjoy himself or lord it over material nature is envious of others. This envy is also found in the personality of the King of heaven, Indra ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world everyone who comes to enjoy himself or lord it over material nature is envious of others. This envy is a..."
• 13:3513:35, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,939‎ N Another difficulty in performing the Vedic rituals is that if one fails to satisfy even one demigod out of the many hundreds of thousands of demigods, just as Daksa failed to satisfy Lord Siva, there will be disaster ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another difficulty in performing the Vedic rituals is that if one fails to satisfy even one demigod out of the many hundreds o..."
• 13:3113:31, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,930‎ N One should invite people, chant Hare Krsna, and then distribute prasada. This yajna will satisfy all the demigods, and thus there will be peace and prosperity in the world ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". One should invite people, chant Hare Kṛṣṇa, and then distribute prasāda. This yajña will satisfy all the demigods, a..."
• 13:2913:29, 24 September 2020 diff hist +6,089‎ N Under the circumstances, in this age, in order to keep the balance of social peace and prosperity, all intelligent men should execute the performance of sankirtana-yajna by chanting the holy names Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the circumstances, in this age, in order to keep the balance of social peace and prosperity, all intelligent men should..."
• 13:2413:24, 24 September 2020 diff hist +6,201‎ N Those who are intelligent should know that in the Kali-yuga there is no possibility of performing Vedic sacrifices. But unless one pleases the demigods, there will be no regulated seasonal activities or rainfall. Everything is controlled by the demigods ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are intelligent should know that in the Kali-yuga there is no possibility of performing the Vedic sacrifices. But un..."
• 13:2113:21, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,501‎ N In this age it is recommended, yajnaih sankirtana-prayair yajanti hi sumedhasah - SB 11.5.32 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this age it is recommended, yajñaiḥ saṅkīrtana-prāyair yajanti hi sumedhasaḥ"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandr..." current
• 13:1813:18, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,892‎ N The performance of yajna is a very difficult task because all the demigods must be invited to participate in the yajna. In this Kali-yuga it is not possible to perform such costly sacrifices, nor is it possible to invite the demigods to participate ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The performance of yajña is a very difficult task because all the demigods must be invited to participate in the yajña. In t..." current
• 13:1413:14, 24 September 2020 diff hist +6,050‎ N Daksa, being the father of mankind, was performing yajna, and Lord Siva expected his share. But since Siva was not invited, there was trouble. By the mediation of Lord Brahma, however, everything was settled satisfactorily ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa, being the father of mankind, was performing yajña, and Lord Śiva expected his share. But since Śiva was not invite..."
• 13:1213:12, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,849‎ N Those who engage in sense gratificatory, materialistic activities must perform yajna, otherwise they will be implicated ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who engage in sense gratificatory, materialistic activities must perform yajña, otherwise they will be implicated"}} {{..."
• 13:1013:10, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,886‎ In Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.11) it is said that all the demigods are satisfied when one performs yajna. Because the demigods expect prasada from yajnas, yajna must be performed ‎No edit summary current
• 13:0813:08, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,915‎ N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.11) it is said that all the demigods are satisfied when one performs yajna. Because the demigods expect prasada from yajnas, yajna must be performed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā (BG 3.11) it is said that all the demigods are satisfied when one performs yajña. Because the demigods exp..."
• 13:0613:06, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,911‎ N After the destruction of the yajna arena by the followers of Lord Siva, Lord Brahma pacified him and assured him that he would get his share of prasada. Thus he was requested to rectify whatever destruction was caused by his followers ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after the destruction of the yajña arena by the followers of Lord Śiva, Lord Brahmā pacified him and assured him that he wo..."
• 13:0313:03, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,698‎ N Daksa, out of his envy of Lord Siva, neither invited Siva to participate in the yajna nor gave him his share after the offering ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa, out of his envy of Lord Śiva, neither invited Śiva to participate in the yajña nor gave him his share after the of..."
• 13:0013:00, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,905‎ N After the yajna was performed by Daksa, all the demigods expected prasada, the remnants of foodstuffs offered to Visnu. Lord Siva is one of the demigods, so naturally he also expected his share of the prasada from the yajna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the yajña was performed by Dakṣa, all the demigods expected prasāda, the remnants of foodstuffs offered to Viṣṇu..."
• 12:5612:56, 24 September 2020 diff hist +6,026‎ N Karma-bandhanah means that if we do not work for satisfaction of the Supreme Lord, Visnu, then the reaction of our work will bind us. One should not work for his own sense gratification. Everyone should work for satisfaction of God. That is called yajna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". Karma-bandhanaḥ means that if we do not work for the satisfaction of the Supreme Lord, Viṣṇu, then the reaction of our..."
• 12:4912:49, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,922‎ N One should know very well that any activity besides yajna is the cause of material bondage. That is explained in Bhagavad-gita (3.9): yajnarthat karmano 'nyatra loko 'yam karma-bandhanah ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should know very well that any activity besides yajña is the cause of material bondage. That is explained in Bhagavad-gī..."

18 September 2020

• 10:3810:38, 18 September 2020 diff hist +5,880‎ N Just as in an office it is the duty of the worker to see that the proprietor or the master is satisfied, so everyone's duty is to see whether the Supreme Personality of Godhead is satisfied by one's activity ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as in an office it is the duty of the worker to see that the proprietor or the master is satisfied, so everyone's duty is..." current
• 10:3610:36, 18 September 2020 diff hist +5,531‎ N The aim of our activities should be to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the aim of our activities should be to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {..." current
• 10:3310:33, 18 September 2020 diff hist +5,926‎ N A sacrifice is a ceremony performed to please the Personality of Godhead. In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, First Canto, Second Chapter, it is stated that everyone should try to understand whether the Supreme Personality of Godhead is satisfied by his activity ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sacrifice is a ceremony performed to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, First Canto, Se..."
• 10:2910:29, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,480‎ N Those who are under the influence of the illusory energy are attracted to fruitive activities, but a Vaisnava preacher attracts their hearts to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are under the influence of the illusory energy are attracted to fruitive activities, but a Vaiṣṇava preacher att..."
• 10:2610:26, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,504‎ N I offer my respectful obeisances unto all the Vaisnava devotees of the Lord. They are just like desire trees who can fulfill the desires of everyone, and they are full of compassion for the fallen conditioned souls ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I offer my respectful obeisances unto all the Vaiṣṇava devotees of the Lord. They are just like desire trees who can fulfi..."
• 10:2310:23, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,176‎ N Those who have been condemned by maya are rescued by the mercy of devotees ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who have been condemned by māyā are rescued by the mercy of devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{comp..."
• 09:5409:54, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,541‎ A Vaisnava should take care of those who are bewildered by this maya instead of becoming angry with them, because without a Vaisnava's mercy they have no way to get out of the clutches of maya ‎No edit summary
• 09:5309:53, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,483‎ N The Lord states in Bhagavad-gita: My divine energy consisting of the three modes of material nature is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto Me can easily cross beyond it ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord states in Bhagavad-gītā"|"My divine energy consisting of the three modes of material nature is difficult to overcom..."
• 09:4609:46, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,455‎ N A Vaisnava is personally tolerant for the benefit of others. When he does not show his prowess, this does not mean that he is lacking in strength; rather, it indicates that he is tolerant for the welfare of the entire human society ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Vaiṣṇava is personally tolerant for the benefit of others. When he does not show his prowess, this does not mean that he..."
• 09:4409:44, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,374‎ N Because it was desired by Krsna that Pariksit Maharaja agree to the punishment so that the instruction of Srimad-Bhagavatam would thus be revealed to the world, Pariksit Maharaja was advised not to take action ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because it was desired by Kṛṣṇa that Parīkṣit Mahārāja agree to the punishment so that the instruction of Śrīmad-..."
• 09:4109:41, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,513‎ N Pariksit Maharaja was the emperor and was full in power both spiritually and materially, but out of compassion and out of respect for the brahmana community, he did not counteract the action of the brahmana boy but agreed to die within seven days ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Parīkṣit Mahārāja was the emperor and was full in power both spiritually and materially, but out of compassion and out of..."
• 09:3709:37, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,460‎ N Pariksit Maharaja was unnecessarily cursed by a brahmana boy, and this was very much regretted by the boy's father, but Pariksit Maharaja accepted the curse and agreed to die within a week as the brahmana boy desired ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Parīkṣit Mahārāja, for example, was unnecessarily cursed by a brāhmaṇa boy, and this was very much regretted by the bo..."
• 09:3409:34, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,540‎ N It is said that the beauty of a tapasvi, or saintly person, is forgiveness. There are many instances in the spiritual history of the world in which saintly persons, although unnecessarily harassed, did not take action, although they could have done so ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that the beauty of a tapasvī, or saintly person, is forgiveness. There are many instances in the spiritual history..." current
• 09:3009:30, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,183‎ N It should be noted herewith (in SB 4.6.47) that a Vaisnava should not tolerate the blaspheming of Visnu or Vaisnavas, although he should tolerate personal insults to himself ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it should be noted herewith that a Vaiṣṇava should not tolerate the blaspheming of Viṣṇu or Vaiṣṇavas, although he..."
• 09:2409:24, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,223‎ N Lord Caitanya advises: One should be more tolerant than the tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige and ready to offer all respects to others. In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya advises"|"One should be more tolerant than the tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige and ready to offer al..."
• 09:1909:19, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,020‎ N Lord Caitanya advises: One can chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking himself lower than the straw in the street ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya advises"|"One can chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking himself lower than the str..."
• 06:1706:17, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,385‎ N The Krsna consciousness movement has been started to deliver the envious persons of the world from the clutches of maya, and even though devotees are sometimes put into trouble, they push on the Krsna consciousness movement in all tolerance ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement has been started to deliver the envious persons of the world from the clutches of māy..."
• 06:1406:14, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,133‎ N Vaisnavas should not try to kill by any action of the body or mind, but should try to revive the Krsna consciousness of others out of compassion for them ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vaiṣṇavas, therefore, should not try to kill by any action of the body or mind, but should try to revive the Kṛṣṇa c..."
• 06:0906:09, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,214‎ N Vaisnava is described as para-duhkha-duhkhi because although he is never distressed in any condition of life, he is distressed to see others in a distressed condition ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Vaiṣṇava is described as para-duḥkha-duḥkhī because although he is never distressed in any condition of life, he is..."
• 06:0406:04, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,341‎ N Since their hearts (of materialistic persons engaged in fruitive activities) are always filled with anxiety, it is understood that they have already been killed by providence. Thus Lord Siva, as a self-realized Vaisnava, was advised not to kill Daksa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since their hearts are always filled with anxiety, it is understood that they have already been killed by providence. Thus Lor..."
• 05:5405:54, 18 September 2020 diff hist +2,275‎ N A devotee does not find fault with the behavior of the Lord in any circumstances ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee does not find fault with the behavior of the Lord in any circumstances"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{..." current
• 05:4905:49, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,434‎ N Such a devotee's (who's disposition of mind is taking calamitous situations as God's benediction and taking responsibility for past misdeeds) claim for promotion to the spiritual world is assured in all circumstances ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"such a devotee's claim for promotion to the spiritual world is assured in all circumstances"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCa..."
• 05:4305:43, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,370‎ N One who lives in such a disposition of mind (taking calamitous situations as God's benediction and takes responsibility for past misdeeds), engaged in devotional service, is the most eligible candidate for promotion to the spiritual world ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who lives in such a disposition of mind, engaged in devotional service, is the most eligible candidate for promotion to th..."

17 September 2020

• 18:1218:12, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,310‎ N When a devotee is in a calamitous condition he takes it as a benediction of the Supreme Lord and takes responsibility himself for his past misdeeds. In such a condition, he offers still more devotional service and is not disturbed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a devotee is in a calamitous condition he takes it as a benediction of the Supreme Lord and takes responsibility himself..."
• 18:0418:04, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,215‎ N The supreme will is the ultimate judgment; no one can argue upon this. A pure devotee therefore submits in all circumstances to the supreme will of the Lord, accepting it as all-auspicious ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the supreme will is the ultimate judgment; no one can argue upon this. A pure devotee therefore submits in all circumstances t..."
• 17:5917:59, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,204‎ N King Daksa was always engaged in the pious activities of performing sacrifices, yet simply because of creating a little misunderstanding with Lord Siva, he was severely taken to task ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Dakṣa was always engaged in the pious activities of performing sacrifices, yet simply because of creating a little misu..."
• 17:4317:43, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,350‎ N Although when Ajamila uttered this vibration (Narayana) he intended to call his son Narayana, Lord Narayana took it seriously and immediately gave him promotion to Vaikunthaloka, despite his background, which was full of sinful activities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although when Ajamila uttered this vibration he intended to call his son Narayana, Lord Narayana took it seriously and immedia..."
• 17:3717:37, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,323‎ N Generally it is prescribed that performers of pious activities are promoted to the higher planetary systems, devotees are promoted to the Vaikunthas, or spiritual worlds, and impersonal speculators are promoted to the impersonal Brahman effulgence ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally it is prescribed that performers of pious activities are promoted to the higher planetary systems, devotees are prom..."
• 14:4814:48, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,174‎ N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is called the supreme will. It is by the supreme will that everything is happening. It is said, therefore, that not a blade of grass moves without the supreme will ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is called the supreme will. It is by the supreme will that everything is happening. It is s..."
• 14:4514:45, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,409‎ N As long as they (the four social orders) are engaged in the service of the complete whole, their position is secure, otherwise they fall down from their respective positions and become degraded ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as they are engaged in the service of the complete whole, their position is secure, otherwise they fall down from thei..."
• 14:4214:42, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,579‎ N The whole is the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His virat-rupa, or universal form. The brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras are respectively the mouth, arms, abdomen and legs of the universal form of the Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The whole is the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His virāṭ-rūpa, or universal form. The brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiś..."