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1 May 2021
- 08:1108:11, 1 May 2021 diff hist −7 Everyone has a chance to become purified by associating with this Krsna consciousness movement and strictly following the rules and regulations Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1008:10, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 Even though a person is born in a brahminical family and is very expert in performing sacrifices, he cannot be accepted as a guru if he is not a strict Vaisnava Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0808:08, 1 May 2021 diff hist −35 Demigods are also living entities and parts and parcels of Krsna. Therefore in one sense one worships Krsna when one worships the demigods, but not in the proper way Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:0808:08, 1 May 2021 diff hist −42 Demigod worship is meant for unintelligent men because the benefits derived from demigod worship are all material, temporary and retractable Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:0608:06, 1 May 2021 diff hist −7 By killing animals, not only will we be bereft of the human form but we will have to take an animal form and somehow or other be killed by the same type of animal we have killed. This is the law of nature Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0408:04, 1 May 2021 diff hist −70 Balitvat krsna-mantranam samskarapeksanam na hi: “The Krsna mantra is so strong that there is no question of sodhana.” (Hari-bhakti-vilasa 1.235) As far as diksa is concerned, one should consult Madhya-lila 15.108 Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0308:03, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 As long as the living entity is within this material world, in the condition of illusion, he cannot understand the activities of the inconceivable energies of the Lord Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0208:02, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 Although His (Krsna's) expansions are also called the Supreme Personality of Godhead, They are attained only by the execution of regulative devotional service Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0008:00, 1 May 2021 diff hist −21 A person who worships the demigods and gives up Lord Vasudeva is like a man who gives up the protection of his mother for the shelter of a witch Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0008:00, 1 May 2021 diff hist +5,601 A common brain in the conditioned state cannot conceive of how He (the Supreme Personality of Godhead) is the master of both manifest and potential powers, and how contradictory potencies can abide in Him Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
29 April 2021
- 15:4515:45, 29 April 2021 diff hist +278,321 N File:VaniSkin Menu Vanibot #0040: Publishes menu editor's changes into Vanipedia
16 April 2021
- 09:1409:14, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3 In the Bhakti-sandarbha (265), Srila Jiva Gosvami writes: namaikam yasya vaci smarana-patha-gatam ity-adau deha-dravinadi-nimittaka-‘pasanda’-sabdena ca dasa aparadha laksyante, pasanda-mayatvat tesam Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 09:0309:03, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3 Because of the winds of the sea, sometimes the sand would form dunes. Such sand dunes are called cataka parvata. Instead of seeing these sand dunes simply as hills of sand, the Lord (Caitanya) would take them to be Govardhana Hill Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms current
- 09:0209:02, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3 As stated in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 6.41): The unsuccessful yogi, after many, many years of enjoyment on the planets of the pious living entities, is born into a family of righteous people, or into a family of rich aristocracy Vanibot #0034: AttributeFixer - update invalid page properties to valid forms
- 08:4108:41, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 Without being trained, one cannot be sukrti, auspicious Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:4008:40, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,744 When the King of heaven, Indra, surrendered to Krsna after Krsna had raised Govardhana Hill, Lord Indra stated that above the planetary systems wherein human beings reside is the sky, where birds fly Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:3908:39, 16 April 2021 diff hist −14 When one is fully absorbed in the thought that one is not different from the Supreme Absolute Truth, one is said to be a worshiper of the impersonal Brahman Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3808:38, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 We want to create pure devotees so that other people will benefit by their association. In this way the number of pure devotees increases Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3508:35, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 To make a show of devotional service will not help one. One must be a pure devotee following the devotional process; then one can convert others to devotional service Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3508:35, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 Those who claim to be devotees but do not engage in Krsna’s service to elevate all living creatures to Krsna consciousness are to be considered kanistha-adhikaris (people in the lowest stage of devotional service) Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3308:33, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 These so-called philanthropists, politicians and philosophers have no knowledge because they do not know that there is life after death. Understanding that there is life after death is the beginning of spiritual knowledge Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3208:32, 16 April 2021 diff hist −42 The space occupied by Goloka Vrndavana-dhama is called mahakasa, or “the greatest sky of all” Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3108:31, 16 April 2021 diff hist −21 The planets up to Brahmaloka are part of the material world (Devi-dhama). Because the material world is under the control of Devi, Durga, it is called Devi-dhama Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:3108:31, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,985 The acarya’s duty is to accept the essence of devotional service. There may be a little change here and there as far as yukta-vairagya (proper renunciation) is concerned Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2908:29, 16 April 2021 diff hist −49 Srila Rupa Gosvami has refuted this argument about the hair incarnation, and his refutation is supported by Sri Baladeva Vidyabhusana’s commentaries Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2708:27, 16 April 2021 diff hist +6,822 Sanatana Gosvami wrote his Vaisnava smrti, Hari-bhakti-vilasa, which was specifically meant for India Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:2708:27, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,376 Sanatana Gosvami was enjoined to establish the Vrndavana method of temple worship and install Deities in temples (Sri Sanatana Gosvami established the Madana-mohana temple, and Rupa Gosvami established the Govindaji temple) Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:2608:26, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,154 Sanatana Gosvami was enjoined to enunciate the behavior of a Vaisnava (as Srila Sanatana Gosvami did in the Hari-bhakti-vilasa) Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2608:26, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,475 Sanatana Gosvami was enjoined (1) to broadcast the revealed scriptures on devotional service and establish the conclusions of devotional service, (2) to reestablish lost places of pilgrimage like Vrndavana and Radha-kunda Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:2608:26, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,174 Sanatana Gosvami was empowered to establish the cult of Vaisnavism Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:2308:23, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 Others are inquisitive, like the great sages headed by Saunaka, and others need money, like Dhruva Maharaja. Sukadeva Gosvami approached the Lord when he pursued knowledge Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:2208:22, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 Only a pure devotee can convert others to pure devotional service. It is therefore important for all the preachers in our Krsna consciousness movement to first become pure devotees and follow the regulative principles Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:1908:19, 16 April 2021 diff hist −42 Lord Indra says to Lord Krsna, "Pure devotees who are always engaged in Lord Narayana’s service are promoted to the Vaikunthalokas. However, my Lord Krsna, Your Goloka Vrndavana-dhama is very difficult to attain" Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:1708:17, 16 April 2021 diff hist −49 It was foretold that all the asuras, who are enemies of the demigods, would be cut down by Lord Visnu by His white and black plenary expansions and that the Supreme Personality of Godhead would appear and perform wonderful activities Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1708:17, 16 April 2021 diff hist −49 It is stated that Lord Visnu snatched two hairs - one white and one black - from His head. These two hairs entered the wombs of Rohini and Devaki, members of the Yadu dynasty. Balarama was born from Rohini, and Krsna was born of Devaki Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:1608:16, 16 April 2021 diff hist −21 Indra saying to Lord Krsna, "Both You and that supreme planetary system have descended here upon this earth. Unfortunately, I have disturbed You by my misdeeds, and that was due to my foolishness. I am therefore trying to satisfy You by my prayers" Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:1608:16, 16 April 2021 diff hist +7,113 In those days, India was more or less following the principle of smarta-vidhi. Srila Sanatana Gosvami had to keep pace with this, and his Hari-bhakti-vilasa was compiled with this in mind Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:1508:15, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,587 In this verse, Sukadeva Gosvami advises Maharaja Pariksit that a devotee should be independent in all circumstances Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:1508:15, 16 April 2021 diff hist −49 In Srimad-Bhagavatam, the Visnu Purana and the Mahabharata there are references to Krsna and Balarama being incarnations of a black hair and a white hair respectively Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1308:13, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,214 He who is temperate in his habits of eating, sleeping, recreation and work can mitigate all material pains by practicing the yoga system Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1208:12, 16 April 2021 diff hist −42 Goloka Vrndavana is the kingdom of Srimati Radharani and the parents of Krsna, Maharaja Nanda and mother Yasoda. In this way there are various planetary systems, and they are all creations of the Supreme Lord Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:1208:12, 16 April 2021 diff hist −42 Goloka Vrndavana-dhama is situated above the Vaikuntha planets. The spiritual sky containing all the Vaikuntha planets is very small compared to Goloka Vrndavana-dhama Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:1008:10, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 Everyone is eligible to become Krsna’s devotee. One simply has to be trained according to the approved process. It is the work of Krsna’s confidential devotees to turn everyone into a Krsna bhakta Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0808:08, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 Devotional service is so enchanting that even the first-class devotees (uttama-adhikaris) also come down to the second platform to preach and render service to the Lord for the benefit of the whole world Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0808:08, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,331 Devotional service can be discharged in any condition Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0408:04, 16 April 2021 diff hist −42 Beyond that planetary system (Sivaloka) is the spiritual world, where there are planets called Vaikunthalokas. Goloka Vrndavana is situated above all the Vaikunthalokas Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections
- 08:0308:03, 16 April 2021 diff hist −49 Balarama appeared from the first hair (of Lord Visnu), and Krsna appeared from the second hair Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0208:02, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 Among animals there is no question of spiritual advancement Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0108:01, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 All the members of the Kuru dynasty offered respects when Krsna was leaving Hastinapura after the Battle of Kuruksetra. Krsna was going to His own kingdom, and all the members of the Kuru dynasty were overwhelmed by His departure Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current
- 08:0008:00, 16 April 2021 diff hist −7 A pure devotee becomes attached to Krsna by hearing the Lord’s glories Vanibot #0032: QuoteRegulator - regulates the markup syntax of quoted text sections current