User contributions for HariKirtanRasa
13 January 2021
- 02:2702:27, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,696 N The universe is covered by the five material elements (bhumir apo 'nalo vayuh kham (BG 7.4)). As stated in the sastra, these elements are in layers, each ten times thicker than the previous one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The universe is covered by the five material elements"|"bhūmir āpo 'nalo vāyuḥ kham"|"As stated in the śāstra, these el..."
- 02:1802:18, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,830 N Thus there was nothing uncommon for the Supreme Personality of Godhead when He occupied the entire sky with His body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus there was nothing uncommon for the Supreme Personality of Godhead when He occupied the entire sky with His body"}} {{note..."
- 02:1602:16, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,046 N Srila Jiva Gosvami says that the steps include everything, downward and upward. When one stands up, he certainly occupies certain parts of the sky and certain portions of the earth below his feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī says that the steps include everything, downward and upward. When one stands up, he ce..."
- 02:1202:12, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,878 N One might argue, "Since Bali Maharaja promised Vamanadeva only the land occupied by His steps, why did Lord Vamanadeva occupy the sky also?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One might argue"|"Since Bali Mahārāja promised Vāmanadeva only the land occupied by His steps, why did Lord Vāmanadeva occ..."
- 01:5601:56, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,792 N Thus the parts of the universal body, one after another, are described herein. The knees are the place of birds, and above that are varieties of air. The birds can fly over the mountains, and above the birds are varieties of air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the parts of the universal body, one after another, are described herein. The knees are the place of birds, and above tha..."
- 01:5401:54, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,609 N The study of this universal form begins from the sole. Above the soles are the feet, above the feet are the calves, above the calves are the knees, and above the knees are the thighs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The study of this universal form begins from the sole. Above the soles are the feet, above the feet are the calves, above the..."
- 01:5101:51, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,535 N The universal situation is described herein (SB 8.20.23) in regard to the complete constitution of the Lord's gigantic universal form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The universal situation is described herein in regard to the complete constitution of the Lord's gigantic universal form"}} {{..."
- 01:4701:47, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,197 N This acintya-bhedabheda - simultaneous oneness and difference - is the perfect philosophy propounded by Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This acintya-bhedābheda—simultaneous oneness and difference—is the perfect philosophy propounded by Lord Śrī Caitanya M..."
- 01:4501:45, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,323 N The seer is a part of the whole, but he is not equal to the whole. The part of the whole, the seer, is also one with the whole, but since he is but a part, he cannot be the complete whole at any time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The seer is a part of the whole, but he is not equal to the whole. The part of the whole, the seer, is also one with the whole..."
- 01:4101:41, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,116 N Thus there is dvaita-vada; there are always two entities - the seer and the seen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus there is dvaita-vāda; there are always two entities—the seer and the seen"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{..."
- 01:3901:39, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,229 N Here, Bali Maharaja was the seer of the Personality of Godhead's universal body, and that body was that which was seen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here, Bali Mahārāja was the seer of the Personality of Godhead's universal body, and that body was that which was seen"}} {{..."
- 01:3601:36, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,534 N Mayavadi philosophers think that since the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, has become everything, He has no separate existence. Their philosophy is called advaita-vada. Actually, however, their philosophy is not correct Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādī philosophers think that since the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, has become everything, He h..."
- 01:3201:32, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,436 N In Bhagavad-gita, the Supreme Personality of Godhead says, BG 10.8 - Krsna is the origin of everything. BG 7.19 - Krsna is everything. BG 9.4 - everything rests in the body of the Lord, yet the Lord is not everywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā, the Supreme Personality of Godhead says, ahaṁ sarvasya prabhavo mattaḥ sarvaṁ pravartate"|"Kṛṣ..."
11 January 2021
- 03:4303:43, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,539 N In this regard, the example is given that when one's face is decorated with a garland and sandalwood pulp, the reflection of one's face in a mirror automatically becomes beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, the example is given that when one's face is decorated with a garland and sandalwood pulp, the reflection of o..."
- 03:3903:39, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,765 N Similarly, when we offer anything with devotion and faith, what we offer does not belong to us, nor does it enrich the opulence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. But if one offers whatever he has in his possession, he becomes a recognized devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, when we offer anything with devotion and faith, what we offer does not belong to us, nor does it enrich the opulenc..."
- 03:3303:33, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,708 N When one takes a palmful of water from the Ganges, the Ganges does not lose anything, similarly if a devotee offers a palmful of water to the Ganges, the Ganges does not increase. But by such offering, the devotee is celebrated as a devotee of Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, when one takes a palmful of water from the Ganges, the Ganges does not lose anything, and similarly if a devotee off..."
- 02:5602:56, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,664 N Sometimes we see a devotee offering Ganges water to the Ganges. After taking his bath in the Ganges, a devotee takes a palmful of water and offers it back to the Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes we see a devotee offering Ganges water to the Ganges. After taking his bath in the Ganges, a devotee takes a palmful..."
- 02:4802:48, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,415 N Bali Maharaja wanted to give charity to Vamanadeva, but the Lord expanded His body in such a way that He showed Bali Maharaja that everything in the universe is already in His body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja wanted to give charity to Vāmanadeva, but the Lord expanded His body in such a way that He showed Bali Mahār..."
10 January 2021
- 02:2902:29, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,721 N When Bali Maharaja acted with unflinching faith and devotion unto the lotus feet of Lord Visnu, this was very much appreciated by all the residents of the higher planetary system Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Bali Mahārāja acted with unflinching faith and devotion unto the lotus feet of Lord Viṣṇu, this was very much appre..."
- 02:2502:25, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,431 N There cannot be any duplicity in the character of a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There cannot be any duplicity in the character of a Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goa..."
- 02:2302:23, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,427 A Vaisnava should possess the brahminical qualities such as satya, sama, dama, titiksa and arjava (BG 18.42) No edit summary current
- 02:1702:17, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,535 Arjavam - simplicity or freedom from duplicity - is a qualification of a brahmana and a Vaisnava No edit summary current
- 02:0902:09, 10 January 2021 diff hist +3,166 N In other words, if a devotee becomes very opulent, it is to be understood that his opulence is a gift of the SPG. Such opulence will never be vanquished, whereas the opulence achieved by one's fruitive activity may be vanquished at any moment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, if a devotee becomes very opulent, it is to be understood that his opulence is a gift of the Supreme Personali..."
- 02:0402:04, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,951 N Thus Bali Maharaja could never be bereft of all opulences. The opulences offered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead are not to be compared to the opulences obtained by karma-kanda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Bali Mahārāja could never be bereft of all opulences. The opulences offered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead are n..."
- 01:5501:55, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,597 N Anyone cared for by Lord Visnu does not need to care about anyone else Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone cared for by Lord Viṣṇu does not need to care about anyone else"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complet..."
- 01:5301:53, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,565 N He (Bali) had no fear of any condition of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had no fear of any condition of material existence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{fir..."
- 01:4701:47, 10 January 2021 diff hist −10 Because he (Bali) was so learned, he could disobey the order of his so-called spiritual master No edit summary current
- 01:4701:47, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,712 N Because he (Bali) was so learned, he could disobey the order of his so-called spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And because he was so learned, he could disobey the order of his so-called spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirta..."
- 01:3701:37, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,933 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says that Bali Maharaja was not pandita-mani, or one who falsely assumes himself learned; rather, he was pandita-manya-jnah, one who is so learned that all other learned persons worship him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura says that Bali Mahārāja was not paṇḍita-mānī, or one who falsely assumes h..."
- 00:1400:14, 10 January 2021 diff hist +3,636 N Therefore in this verse the word daiva-prahitah, "being inspired by the Supreme Lord," is important Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore in this verse the word daiva-prahitaḥ"|"being inspired by the Supreme Lord"|"is important"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
- 00:0700:07, 10 January 2021 diff hist +4,144 N Although the Supreme Lord is situated in the core of everyone's heart, unless one is a Vaisnava, unless one is engaged in bhakti, one does not get sound advice by which to return home, back to Godhead. Such instructions are meant only for devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Supreme Lord is situated in the core of everyone's heart, unless one is a Vaiṣṇava, unless one is engaged in..."
9 January 2021
- 23:5923:59, 9 January 2021 diff hist +3,763 N Srila Sanatana Gosvami has therefore compiled Hari-bhakti-vilasa to guide the Vaisnavas, who never follow the smarta-viddhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī has therefore compiled Hari-bhakti-vilāsa to guide the Vaiṣṇavas, who never follow the smārt..."
- 04:4504:45, 9 January 2021 diff hist +3,390 N Thus Sukracarya was never inspired by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to develop in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Śukrācārya was never inspired by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to develop in devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 04:4004:40, 9 January 2021 diff hist +3,440 N As stated by the Lord Himself in Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.10) To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by the Lord Himself in Bhagavad-gītā"|"To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give the un..."
- 04:2904:29, 9 January 2021 diff hist +3,725 N The difference between the behavior of Bali Maharaja and that of his spiritual master, Sukracarya, was that Bali Maharaja had already developed love of Godhead, whereas Sukracarya, being merely a priest of routine rituals, had not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The difference between the behavior of Bali Mahārāja and that of his spiritual master, Śukrācārya, was that Bali Mahārā..."
- 04:1504:15, 9 January 2021 diff hist +2,161 N Lord Visnu is defeated by a devotee through devotional service; otherwise, no one can defeat Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu is defeated by a devotee through devotional service; otherwise, no one can defeat Lord Viṣṇu"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 04:0704:07, 9 January 2021 diff hist +2,228 N Thus the real meaning of the words "lie down" is that Lord Visnu would reside within the core of Bali Maharaja's heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the real meaning of the words"|"lie down"|"is that Lord Viṣṇu would reside within the core of Bali Mahārāja's heart..."
- 04:0304:03, 9 January 2021 diff hist +2,047 N Lord Visnu can kill everyone, but He cannot be killed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu can kill everyone, but He cannot be killed"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {..."
- 04:0004:00, 9 January 2021 diff hist +2,350 N Bali Maharaja's statement that Visnu would lie down having been killed is not the direct meaning, for Visnu cannot be killed by anyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja's statement that Viṣṇu would lie down having been killed is not the direct meaning, for Viṣṇu cannot b..."
8 January 2021
- 03:3703:37, 8 January 2021 diff hist +2,332 N To enjoy a little humor between Himself and His devotee, the Lord covered Himself as a brahmana-brahmacari and thus came to Bali Maharaja to beg for only three feet of land Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But to enjoy a little humor between Himself and His devotee, the Lord covered Himself as a brāhmaṇa-brahmacārī and thus c..."
- 03:2903:29, 8 January 2021 diff hist +2,138 N If Lord Visnu as He is had come to Bali Maharaja and asked him to do something, Bali Maharaja certainly would not have refused His request Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If Lord Viṣṇu as He is had come to Bali Mahārāja and asked him to do something, Bali Mahārāja certainly would not have..."
- 03:2303:23, 8 January 2021 diff hist +4,136 N Bhaktivinoda Thakura said: When one surrenders to Lord Visnu, one must be prepared to abide by His orders in all circumstances, whether He kills one or gives one protection. Lord Visnu must be worshiped in all circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura said"|"When one surrenders to Lord Viṣṇu, one must be prepared to abide by His orders in all circu..."
- 03:1803:18, 8 January 2021 diff hist +4,090 N Bali, having been perfectly educated in bhakti by his grandfather Prahlada, knew how things are to be done. He was never to be misguided by anyone, even by a person who happened to be his so-called spiritual master. This is the sign of full surrender Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja, having been perfectly educated in devotional service by his grandfather Prahlāda Mahārāja, knew how things..."
- 03:1103:11, 8 January 2021 diff hist +4,083 N One must ultimately worship Lord Visnu, and for that purpose the varnasrama system organizes society into brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas, sudras, brahmacaris, grhasthas, vanaprasthas and sannyasis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must ultimately worship Lord Viṣṇu, and for that purpose the varṇāśrama system organizes society into brāhmaṇas..."
- 03:0703:07, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,959 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu, is worshiped by the proper execution of prescribed duties in the system of varna and asrama. There is no other way to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead. (Visnu Purana 3.8.9) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Viṣṇu, is worshiped by the proper execution of prescribed duties in the system of..."
- 03:0203:02, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,632 N The Vedic principles of the varnasrama institution are meant to organize society to prepare everyone to worship Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic principles of the varṇāśrama institution are meant to organize society to prepare everyone to worship Lord Viṣ..."
- 02:5902:59, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,809 N As stated by Lord Siva: Although in the Vedas there are recommendations for worshiping many demigods, Lord Visnu is the Supreme Person, and worship of Visnu is the ultimate goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by Lord Śiva"|"Although in the Vedas there are recommendations for worshiping many demigods, Lord Viṣṇu is the..."
- 02:4802:48, 8 January 2021 diff hist +2,964 N If one accepts a poverty-stricken position because of losing money in business, gambling, prostitution or intoxication, no one will praise him, but if one becomes so by giving all of his possessions in charity, he becomes adored all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one accepts a poverty-stricken position because of losing money in business, gambling, prostitution or intoxication, no one..."
- 02:4102:41, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,035 N One may get various opportunities to lay down his life on the battlefield, but such an opportunity (to give the Lord charity) as this is hardly ever obtained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may get various opportunities to lay down his life on the battlefield, but such an opportunity as this is hardly ever obta..."
- 02:3702:37, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,441 N Vamanadeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, had come to Bali Maharaja for alms. How could one get such an opportunity to give charity? Therefore, Bali Maharaja decided without hesitation to give the Lord whatever He wanted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vāmanadeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, had come to Bali Mahārāja for alms. How could one get such an opportunity t..."