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16:0316:03, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,845‎ N In the battlefield, a king or ksatriya, while fighting another king envious of him, is eligible for achieving heavenly planets after death, as the brahmanas also attain the heavenly planets by sacrificing animals in the sacrificial fire. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"while fighting another king envious of him, is eligible for achieving heavenly planets after death"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ni..."
16:0016:00, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,413‎ Nonviolence in politics may be a diplomacy, but it is never a factor or principle. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current
15:5615:56, 3 June 2021 diff hist −122‎ The ksatriyas are specially trained for challenging and killing because religious violence is sometimes a necessary factor. Therefore, ksatriyas are never meant for accepting directly the order of sannyasa or renunciation. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current
15:5515:55, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,741‎ N The ksatriyas are specially trained for challenging and killing because religious violence is sometimes a necessary factor. Therefore, ksatriyas are never meant for accepting directly the order of sannyasa or renunciation. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kṣatriyas are specially trained for challenging and killing because religious violence is sometimes a necessary factor...."
15:5215:52, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,747‎ When the tiger was killed (by the ksatriya's sword), it would be offered the royal order of cremation. This system is being followed even up to the present day by the ksatriya kings of Jaipur state. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current
15:4915:49, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,579‎ N The ksatriyas are trained for killing in the forest. A ksatriya would go into the forest and challenge a tiger face to face and fight with the tiger with his sword. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"would go into the forest and challenge a tiger face to face and fight with the tiger with his sword"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|N..." current
15:4315:43, 3 June 2021 diff hist −118‎ Out of the four orders of social administration, the second order, for the matter of good administration, is called ksatriya. Ksat means hurt. One who gives protection from harm is called ksatriya (trayate - to give protection). BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current
15:4215:42, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,791‎ N Out of the four orders of social administration, the second order, for the matter of good administration, is called ksatriya. Ksat means hurt. One who gives protection from harm is called ksatriya (trayate - to give protection). BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the four orders of social administration, the second order, for the matter of good administration, is called kṣatriya..."
15:0115:01, 3 June 2021 diff hist +2,560‎ N On the authority of Sri Krsna, one has to believe that there is a soul different from the material body, not that living symptoms develop at a certain stage of material maturity resulting from the interaction of chemicals. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"living symptoms develop at a certain stage of material maturity resulting from the interaction of chemicals"|"On the authority..."
14:5414:54, 3 June 2021 diff hist +2,387‎ On the authority of Sri Krsna, one has to believe that there is a soul different from the material body, not that there is no such thing as soul. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current
14:4414:44, 3 June 2021 diff hist +2,598‎ N Arjuna as a ksatriya should not abandon his duty out of fear that his grandfather and teacher - Bhisma and Drona - will die in the battle. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"should not abandon his duty out of fear that his grandfather and teacher—Bhīṣma and Droṇa—will die in the battle"}} {..."
14:3814:38, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,517‎ N Krsna can be known as the Supreme Personality of Godhead by the causeless mercy of the pure devotee and by no other way. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa can, however, be known as such by the causeless mercy of the pure devotee and by no other way"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..." current
14:3414:34, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,679‎ N The easiest process for understanding the subject matter of self is to accept the statements of the Bhagavad-gita spoken by the greatest authority, Lord Krsna, without being deviated by other theories. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The easiest process for understanding the subject matter of self, however, is to accept the statements of the"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
14:3114:31, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,516‎ If, somehow or other, one is able to understand the subject matter of the soul, then one's life is successful. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current
14:2814:28, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,603‎ N It is still more difficult to find a man who has actually derived full benefit from knowledge of the soul, and who is able to describe the position of the soul in different aspects. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is still more difficult to find a man who has actually derived full benefit from knowledge of the soul, and who is able to..." current
14:2414:24, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,780‎ It is very difficult to find a man who perfectly understands the position of the soul, the Supersoul, the atomic soul, their respective functions, relationships and all other major and minor details. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary
14:2114:21, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,795‎ N Some people who are inclined to hear about the soul may be attending lectures, in good association, but sometimes, owing to ignorance, they are misguided by acceptance of the Supersoul & the atomic soul as one without distinction of magnitude. BG 1972 p ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some people who are inclined to hear about the soul may be attending lectures, in good association, but sometimes, owing to ig..."
14:1914:19, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,617‎ N It is a fact that without self-understanding all activities result in ultimate defeat in the struggle for existence. Perhaps one has no idea that one must think of the soul, and also make a solution of the material miseries. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is a fact that without this self-understanding all activities result in ultimate defeat in the struggle for existence. Perh..."
14:1214:12, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,849‎ Owing to a gross material conception of things, most men in this age cannot imagine how such a small particle can become both so great and so small. So men look at the soul proper as wonderful either by constitution or by description. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary
14:0614:06, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,772‎ N The fact that the atomic soul is within the body of a gigantic animal, in the body of a gigantic banyan tree, and also in the microbic germs, millions and billions of which occupy only an inch of space, is certainly very amazing. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fact that the atomic soul is within the body of a gigantic animal, in the body of a gigantic banyan tree, and also in the..."
14:0314:03, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,216‎ N Since Gitopanisad is largely based on the principles of the Upanisads, it is not surprising to also find this passage (BG 2.29) in the Katha Upanisad. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Gītopaniṣad is largely based on the principles of the Upaniṣads, it is not surprising to also find this passage in..."
13:5413:54, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,104‎ N Whether one believes in the existence of the soul, or one does not believe in the existence of the soul, there is no cause for lamentation for loss of the body. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whether one believes in the existence of the soul, or one does not believe in the existence of the soul, there is no cause for..."
13:5213:52, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,023‎ The Vedic wisdom encourages self-realization on the basis of the nonexistence of the material body. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current
13:5013:50, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,054‎ In a dream we may think of flying in the sky, or sitting on a chariot as a king, but when we wake up we can see that we are neither in the sky nor seated on the chariot. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary
13:4813:48, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,055‎ N We must remember always that the body is like a dress; therefore why lament the changing of a dress? The material body has no factual existence in relation to the eternal soul. It is something like a dream ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we must remember always that the body is like a dress; therefore why lament the changing of a dress? The material body has no..."
13:4413:44, 3 June 2021 diff hist +3,783‎ N As stated in the Bhagavad-gita (antavanta ime dehah) these material bodies are perishable in due course of time (nityasyoktah saririnah) but the soul is eternal. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that these material bodies are perishable in due course of time"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|202..."
13:3913:39, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,075‎ N Both at the beginning and at the end, all elements remain unmanifested, and only in the middle are they manifested, and this does not make any real material difference. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both at the beginning and at the end, all elements remain unmanifested, and only in the middle are they manifested, and this d..." current
13:3713:37, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,026‎ N What cause is there for lamentation either in the stage of manifestation or unmanifestation? Somehow or other, even in the unmanifested stage, things are not lost. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"what cause is there for lamentation either in the stage of manifestation or unmanifestation? Somehow or other, even in the unm..." current
13:3513:35, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,018‎ N The law of conservation of energy remains, but in course of time things are manifested and unmanifested - that is the difference. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The law of conservation of energy remains, but in course of time things are manifested and unmanifested—that is the differen..." current
13:3313:33, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,064‎ N From the earth, many varieties of manifestations take place. Take, for example, a big skyscraper manifested from the earth. When it is dismantled, the manifestation becomes again unmanifested and remains as atoms in the ultimate stage. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the earth, many varieties of manifestations take place. Take, for example, a big skyscraper manifested from the earth. Wh..."
13:3113:31, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,113‎ N From the subtle state of unmanifestation comes manifestation, just as from ether, air is generated; from air, fire is generated; from fire, water is generated; and from water, earth becomes manifested. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From this subtle state of unmanifestation comes manifestation, just as from ether, air is generated; from air, fire is generat..."
13:2813:28, 3 June 2021 diff hist +3,845‎ N Apart from the separate existence of the soul, the material elements remain unmanifested before creation. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Apart from the separate existence of the soul, the material elements remain unmanifested before creation"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
13:2613:26, 3 June 2021 diff hist +4,080‎ N Nonbelievers in the existence of the soul are called atheists by followers of Vedic wisdom. Yet even if, for argument's sake, we accept the atheistic theory, there is still no cause for lamentation. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nonbelievers in the existence of the soul are called atheists by followers of Vedic wisdom. Yet even if, for argument's sake,..."
13:2113:21, 3 June 2021 diff hist +3,978‎ N Accepting that there are two classes of philosophers, one believing in the existence of soul and the other not believing in the existence of the soul, there is no cause for lamentation in either case. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Accepting that there are two classes of philosophers, one believing in the existence of soul and the other not believing in th..."
13:1113:11, 3 June 2021 diff hist +2,713‎ N By avoiding the discharge of his proper duty, he (Arjuna) would not be able to stop the death of his relatives, and he would be degraded due to his selection of the wrong path of action. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By avoiding the discharge of his proper duty, he would not be able to stop the death of his relatives, and he would be degrade..."
13:0913:09, 3 June 2021 diff hist +2,744‎ N Why should Arjuna be afraid of or aggrieved at the death of his relatives since he was discharging his proper duty? He did not deserve to break the law, thereby becoming subjected to the reactions of sinful acts, of which he was so afraid. BG 1972 pur ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why should he be afraid of or aggrieved at the death of his relatives since he was discharging his proper duty? He did not des..."
13:0513:05, 3 June 2021 diff hist +2,589‎ N The Battle of Kuruksetra, being the will of the Supreme, was an inevitable event, and to fight for the right cause is the duty of a ksatriya. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Battle of Kurukṣetra, being the will of the Supreme, was an inevitable event, and to fight for the right cause is the du..."
13:0213:02, 3 June 2021 diff hist +2,895‎ N The cycle of birth and death does not support unnecessary murder, slaughter and war. But at the same time, violence and war are inevitable factors in human society for keeping law and order. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This cycle of birth and death does not, however, support unnecessary murder, slaughter and war. But at the same time, violence..."
12:5812:58, 3 June 2021 diff hist +2,861‎ N One has to take birth according to one's activities of life. And, after finishing one term of activities, one has to die to take birth for the next. In this way the cycle of birth & death is revolving, one after the other without liberation. BG 1972 pur ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to take birth according to one's activities of life. And, after finishing one term of activities, one has to die to ta..."

23:3123:31, 2 June 2021 diff hist +3,770‎ N As a ksatriya, Arjuna belonged to the Vedic culture, and it behooved him to continue to follow its principles. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna belonged to the Vedic culture, and it behooved him to continue to follow its principles"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal..."
23:2923:29, 2 June 2021 diff hist −65‎ Krsna sarcastically addressed Arjuna as maha-bahu, mighty-armed, because He, at least, did not accept the theory of the Vaibhasikas, which leaves aside the Vedic wisdom. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current
23:2823:28, 2 June 2021 diff hist +3,798‎ N Krsna sarcastically addressed Arjuna as maha-bahu, mighty-armed, because He, at least, did not accept the theory of the Vaibhasikas, which leaves aside the Vedic wisdom. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna belonged to the Vedic culture, and it behooved him to continue to follow its principles"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal..."
23:2423:24, 2 June 2021 diff hist +4,106‎ N Since he was not risking rebirth of the soul, Arjuna had no reason to be afraid of being affected with sinful reactions due to his killing his grandfather and teacher. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since he was not risking rebirth of the soul, Arjuna had no reason to be afraid of being affected with sinful reactions due to..."
23:2123:21, 2 June 2021 diff hist +3,978‎ N According to this (Vaibhasika) theory, since there are so many living entities generating out of matter every moment, and so many of them are being vanquished every moment, there is no need to grieve for such an incidence. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to this theory, since there are so many living entities generating out of matter every moment, and so many of them a..." current
23:1823:18, 2 June 2021 diff hist +3,938‎ N Whether Arjuna accepted the Vedic conclusion that there is an atomic soul, or whether he did not believe in the existence of the soul, he had no reason to lament. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whether Arjuna accepted the Vedic conclusion that there is an atomic soul, or whether he did not believe in the existence of t..."
23:1523:15, 2 June 2021 diff hist −72‎ According to the Vaibhasika philosophy, the so-called soul or atma vanishes along with the deterioration of the body. BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current
23:1523:15, 2 June 2021 diff hist +3,774‎ N According to the Vaibhasika philosophy, the so-called soul or atma vanishes along with the deterioration of the body. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vaibhāṣika philosophy, the so-called soul or ātmā vanishes along with the deterioration of the body"}} {..."
23:1323:13, 2 June 2021 diff hist +4,141‎ N No one laments the loss of a certain bulk of chemicals and stops discharging his prescribed duty. On the other hand, in modern science and scientific warfare, so many tons of chemicals are wasted for achieving victory over the enemy. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one laments the loss of a certain bulk of chemicals and stops discharging his prescribed duty. On the other hand, in modern..." current
23:0623:06, 2 June 2021 diff hist +3,765‎ N The science of anthropology is based on this philosophy. Currently, many pseudo-religions - now becoming fashionable in America - are adhering to the nihilistic nondevotional Buddhist sects. BG 1972 purports ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The science of anthropology is based on this philosophy. Currently, many pseudo-religions—now becoming fashionable in Americ..."
23:0323:03, 2 June 2021 diff hist +4,078‎ Currently, many pseudo-religions - now becoming fashionable in America - are also adhering to this philosophy (that the life symptoms develop by interaction of the physical and chemical elements). BG 1972 purports ‎No edit summary current

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