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10 October 2021
- 13:5213:52, 10 October 2021 diff hist +24,017 N There are five kinds of liberation: (1) attaining the planet where the Lord resides, (2) associating with the Lord, (3) attaining a transcendental body like the Lord's, (4) attaining opulence like the Lord, and (5) merging into the existence of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are five kinds of liberation: (1) attaining the planet where the Lord resides, (2) associating with the Lord, (3) attain..."
- 12:5912:59, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,664 N The enemies (of Krsna, who does not understand the transcendental nature of the body of Krsna) eventually merge into the Lord's Brahman effulgence. Such mukti or liberation into the Brahman effulgence is never desired by the Lord's devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The enemies eventually merge into the Lord's Brahman effulgence. Such mukti or liberation into the Brahman effulgence is never..."
- 12:5412:54, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,691 N One who does not understand the transcendental nature of the body of Krsna becomes Krsna's enemy and defies or fights with Him. The enemies eventually merge into the Lord's Brahman effulgence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who does not understand the transcendental nature of the body of Kṛṣṇa becomes Kṛṣṇa's enemy and defies or fig..."
- 12:5012:50, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,868 N Bhattacarya began to explain his realization of bhakti. "Anyone who does not accept the transcendental Personality of Godhead and His transcendental form cannot know the Absolute Truth," he said Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhattacarya then began to explain his realization of bhakti"|"Anyone who does not accept the transcendental Personality of God..."
- 12:4312:43, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,814 N Bhattacarya replied (to Lord Caitanya) that mukti is not as valuable as bhakti and that mukti is actually a sort of punishment for the pure devotee. For this reason he changed the word mukti to bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaṭṭācārya then replied that mukti is not as valuable as bhakti and that mukti is actually a sort of punishment for the..."
9 October 2021
- 14:0114:01, 9 October 2021 diff hist +23,572 N One day Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya came before the Lord, offered his respects and began to read a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.14.8). This verse dealt with Lord Brahma's prayer to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One day Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya came before the Lord, offered his respects and began to read a verse from Śrīmad-Bhā..."
- 13:5613:56, 9 October 2021 diff hist +23,862 N Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya was converted into one of the most important devotees of the Lord, and he had no other interest than to serve the Lord. He thought of Lord Caitanya constantly, and meditation and chanting became the main purpose of his life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya was converted into one of the most important devotees of the Lord, and he had no other interest..."
- 13:5213:52, 9 October 2021 diff hist +24,098 N The verses (written by Bhattacarya) are considered to be most important jewels by the devotees of the Lord in disciplic succession, and by virtue of these famous verses Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya has become known as the highest of devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These verses are considered to be most important jewels by the devotees of the Lord in disciplic succession, and by virtue of..." current
- 13:4713:47, 9 October 2021 diff hist +24,188 N The Lord, seeing that devotional service was absent, descended Himself in the form of Caitanya Mahaprabhu to preach devotional service. Let us all surrender unto His lotus feet and learn from Him what devotional service actually is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, seeing that devotional service was absent, descended Himself in the form of Caitanya Mahāprabhu to preach devotiona..."
3 October 2021
- 18:0018:00, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,757 N Lord Caitanya was praised as the original Personality of Godhead and was compared with an ocean of mercy. "Let me surrender unto that Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu," the verses stated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya was praised as the original Personality of Godhead and was compared with an ocean of mercy"|"Let me surrender un..." current
- 17:5617:56, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,923 N The verses praised the Lord, the Supreme Original Personality of Godhead who had descended as Lord Caitanya to preach detachment, transcendental knowledge and devotional service to the people in general Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These verses praised the Lord, the Supreme Original Personality of Godhead who had descended as Lord Caitanya to preach detach..."
- 17:5217:52, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,982 N When Lord Caitanya read the verses on the palm leaf (writte by Bhattacarya), he tore them to pieces, for He never liked to be praised by anyone. The verses only survive because they had been copied by Mukunda Datta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya read the verses on the palm leaf, he tore them to pieces, for He never liked to be praised by anyone. The v..."
- 17:4617:46, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,798 N Before reaching the Lord, Mukunda Datta, who had also undertaken the delivery of the verses, had copied the verses (written by Bhattacarya) in his book Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"before reaching the Lord, Mukunda Datta, who had also undertaken the delivery of the verses, had copied the verses in his book..." current
- 17:3717:37, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,843 N Bhattacarya dispatched two verses written on palm tree leaves and requested Jagadananda to render him a favor by delivering them. Thus Lord Caitanya was offered the prasada and the verses on the palm leaves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also dispatched two verses written on palm tree leaves and requested Jagadānanda to render him a favor by delivering them...."
- 17:1817:18, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,757 N After seeing Jagannatha temple, Bhattacarya returned home and brought with him much prasada purchased from the temple. He sent all this prasada to Lord Caitanya through his brahmana servant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After seeing Jagannātha temple, Bhaṭṭācārya returned home and brought with him much prasāda purchased from the temple...." current
- 17:1417:14, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,916 N The Lord requested Bhattacarya to go to Jagannatha temple again, and Bhattacarya started out for the temple accompanied by Jagadananda and Damodara, two principal associates of Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord then requested Bhaṭṭācārya to go to Jagannātha temple again, and Bhaṭṭācārya started out for the temple..." current
- 17:0817:08, 3 October 2021 diff hist +24,131 N Lord Caitanya Himself was greatly pleased to hear Bhattacarya say that a man can obtain the mercy of the Lord through the agency of a devotee. He appreciated his words and embraced Bhattacarya, confirming his statement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya Himself was greatly pleased to hear Bhaṭṭācārya say that a man can obtain the mercy of the Lord through th..."
- 16:5916:59, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,901 N The mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead can be obtained by the mercy of a pure devotee. Lord Caitanya's mercy was bestowed upon Bhattacarya because of Gopinatha Acarya's endeavor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead can be obtained by the mercy of a pure devotee. Lord Caitanya's mercy was best..."
- 16:5216:52, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,702 N Bhattacarya offered him his due respect and replied, "My dear Gopinatha Acarya, it is through your mercy that I have received the mercy of the Supreme Lord" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhattacarya offered him his due respect and replied"|""My dear Gopinatha Acarya, it is through your mercy that I have received..."
- 16:4616:46, 3 October 2021 diff hist +24,129 N Seeing the condition of his brother-in-law, Gopinatha Acarya said, "My dear Bhattacarya, previously I had said that when one is favored by the Supreme Lord, he will understand the techniques of devotional service. Today I am seeing this fulfilled" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing the condition of his brother-in-law, Gopinatha Acarya said"|"My dear Bhattacarya, previously I had said that when one i..." current
- 14:4114:41, 3 October 2021 diff hist +24,007 N When Bhattacarya asked the Lord to speak something of devotional service, the Lord began to explicitly explain the verses of Brhan-naradiya Purana, in which it is stated: harer nama harer nama - CC Adi 17.21 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When he asked the Lord to speak something of devotional service, the Lord began to explicitly explain the verses of Bṛhan-n..."
- 14:2714:27, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,992 N After visiting Jagannatha temple early in the morning, Bhattacarya went to visit Lord Caitanya, and he offered his respects by falling down before the Lord. He then began to explain his past undesirable behavior Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after visiting Jagannātha temple early in the morning, Bhaṭṭācārya went to visit Lord Caitanya, and he offered his resp..." current
- 13:5613:56, 3 October 2021 diff hist +24,081 N Gopinatha Acarya, his brother-in-law, was so pleased to see Bhattacarya's condition that he began to dance in ecstasy and vibrate the transcendental sound Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gopīnātha Ācārya, his brother-in-law, was so pleased to see Bhaṭṭācārya's condition that he began to dance in ecstas..."
- 13:5213:52, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,927 N Since Bhattacarya was formerly a great academic scholar, he could only have been converted by the causeless mercy of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. From that day forward Bhattacarya never explained any Vedic literature without explaining devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since he was formerly a great academic scholar, Bhaṭṭācārya could only have been converted by the causeless mercy of Cai..."
- 13:4313:43, 3 October 2021 diff hist +23,526 N Lord Caitanya returned to His place, and Bhattacarya became a pure and faultless devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya returned to His place, and Bhaṭṭācārya became a pure and faultless devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankr..." current
2 October 2021
- 15:3015:30, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,642 N The Lord cited a verse from SB 2.7.42: One who thinks this material body to be himself cannot receive the causeless mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who thinks this material body to be himself cannot receive the causeless mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{..." current
- 15:2615:26, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,869 N The Lord cited a verse from SB 2.7.42: Whoever takes complete shelter of the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord is favored by the Supreme Lord, who is known to be unlimited. Such a person also receives permission to cross the ocean of nescience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whoever takes complete shelter of the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord is favored by the Supreme Lord, who is known to be unlimi..."
- 15:2115:21, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,865 N The Lord was so pleased with Bhattacarya that He began to bless him repeatedly: From today you are freed from the contamination of this material body and the entanglement of material energy. You are now fit to go back to Godhead, back home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From today you are freed from the contamination of this material body and the entanglement of material energy. You are now fit..."
- 15:1715:17, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,795 N The Lord was so pleased with Bhattacarya that He began to bless him repeatedly: Dear Bhattacarya, now you are a completely pure devotee of Lord Krsna, and Krsna is now very much pleased with you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord was so pleased with Bhattacarya that He began to bless him repeatedly"|"Dear Bhattacarya, now you are a completely pu..." current
- 15:1315:13, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,845 N The missionary goal of a devotee is to convert simply one person into a pure devotee. In this way his admission to the spiritual kingdom is guaranteed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The missionary goal of a devotee is to convert simply one person into a pure devotee. In this way his admission to the spiritu..." current
- 15:0815:08, 2 October 2021 diff hist +24,023 N In ecstasy, Lord Caitanya exclaimed: "My mission in Jagannatha Puri is now fulfilled! I have converted a person like Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. I shall now be able to attain Vaikuntha without fail" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In that ecstasy, Lord Caitanya exclaimed"|"My mission in Jagannatha Puri is now fulfilled! I have converted a person like Sarv..." current
- 15:0215:02, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,844 N Being so pleased, Lord Caitanya embraced Bhattacarya, and they both began to dance in transcendental ecstasy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being so pleased, Lord Caitanya embraced Bhaṭṭācārya, and they both began to dance in transcendental ecstasy"}} {{notes|..." current
- 14:5914:59, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,759 N Lord Caitanya was very pleased to see that Bhattacarya, who had always obeyed the rules and regulations strictly, accepted prasada without following any rules and regulations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya was very pleased to see that Bhaṭṭācārya, who had always obeyed the rules and regulations strictly, accept..." current
- 14:5314:53, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,894 N There are restrictions one must follow before accepting food from various people, but there are no restrictions on accepting prasada from all kinds of people. prasada is always transcendental and can be taken under any condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are restrictions one must follow before accepting food from various people, but there are no restrictions on accepting p..." current
- 14:4514:45, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,723 N Since it is enjoined in the sastras that prasada should immediately be taken, there is no restriction of time and space; the order of the Supreme Personality of Godhead must be followed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since it is enjoined in the śāstras that prasāda should immediately be taken, there is no restriction of time and space; th..." current
- 14:4214:42, 2 October 2021 diff hist +24,024 N In Padma Purana it is stated that when prasada is brought or received, it must be eaten immediately, even if it has become very dry or old, or even if it is brought from a distant place, or even if one has not completed executing his daily duties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Padma Purāṇa it is stated that when prasāda is brought or received, it must be eaten immediately, even if it has become..."
- 14:3814:38, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,740 N Bhattacarya was freed from all material contamination and attachment, and as he began to eat the prasada, he cited a verse from Padma Purana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was freed from all material contamination and attachment, and as he began to eat the prasāda, he cited a verse from Padma..."
- 14:3414:34, 2 October 2021 diff hist +24,157 N Bhattacarya was very glad to receive this prasada from the hands of Lord Caitanya Himself. Indeed, without taking his bath and without performing his daily duties or even washing his teeth, he began immediately to eat the prasada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhattacarya was very glad to receive this prasada from the hands of Lord Caitanya Himself. Indeed, without taking his bath and..." current
- 14:3114:31, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,922 N Lord Caitanya offered him (Bhattacarya) the prasada which He had received in the temple of Jagannatha, and Bhattacarya was very glad to receive this prasada from the hands of Lord Caitanya Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya then offered him the prasāda which He had received in the temple of Jagannātha, and Bhaṭṭācārya was very..." current
- 14:2414:24, 2 October 2021 diff hist +24,088 N When Bhattacarya opened the door, he saw the Lord standing there, and he was so pleased to see Him early in the morning that he tried to receive Him with all care. He offered Him a nice seat, and both of them sat there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Bhaṭṭācārya opened the door, he saw the Lord standing there, and he was so pleased to see Him early in the morning..."
- 14:1814:18, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,794 N Although it was early in the morning, Bhattacarya understood that the Lord had come and was knocking on his door. He at once rose from his bed and began to say, "Krsna! Krsna!" This was heard by Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although it was early in the morning, Bhattacarya understood that the Lord had come and was knocking on his door. He at once r..." current
- 14:1414:14, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,662 N The Lord was very much pleased to receive them (garland and prasada), and He at once went to the house of Bhattacarya, taking the prasada and the flowers to present to him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord was very much pleased to receive them, and He at once went to the house of Bhaṭṭācārya, taking the prasāda and..." current
- 14:0714:07, 2 October 2021 diff hist +23,600 N The priests in the Jagannatha temple brought Him (Lord Caitanya) a garland from the Deity and also offered Him various kinds of prasada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The priests in the temple brought Him a garland from the Deity and also offered Him various kinds of prasada"}} {{notes|}} {{c..." current
26 September 2021
- 13:5113:51, 26 September 2021 diff hist +24,085 N Lord Caitanya returned to His place, and Bhattacarya sent Gopinatha Acarya to Him with various kinds of prasada from Jagannatha temple. The next day the Lord went to the temple of Jagannatha early in the morning to attend mangala arati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya then returned to His place, and Bhaṭṭācārya sent Gopīnātha Ācārya to Him with various kinds of prasād..."
- 13:4613:46, 26 September 2021 diff hist +8 Bhattacarya began to praise the Lord and said, "Your influence and temperature were so great that You could melt away a piece of iron like me" No edit summary
- 13:4613:46, 26 September 2021 diff hist +23,775 N Bhattacarya began to praise the Lord and said, "Your influence and temperature were so great that You could melt away a piece of iron like me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your influence and temperature were so great that You could melt away a piece of iron like me"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankru..."
- 13:3313:33, 26 September 2021 diff hist +23,845 N Bhattacarya again began to praise the Lord and said, "Although I was very expert at logical arguments and grammatical explanations of the Vedas, I was as hard as a lump of iron" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although I was very expert at logical arguments and grammatical explanations of the Vedas, I was as hard as a lump of iron"}}..."
- 13:2913:29, 26 September 2021 diff hist +23,860 N Bhattacarya again began to praise the Lord and said, "You have turned a stonehearted man like me into a devotee, and that is very wonderful indeed" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have turned a stonehearted man like me into a devotee, and that is very wonderful indeed"|"Bhattacarya again began to prai..." current
- 13:2113:21, 26 September 2021 diff hist +24,024 N Lord Caitanya pacified Bhattacarya and asked him to go home. Bhattacarya again began to praise the Lord and said, "You have descended Yourself to deliver all the fallen souls of this material world. Such an undertaking is not very difficult for You" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"ord Caitanya pacified Bhaṭṭācārya and asked him to go home. Bhaṭṭācārya again began to praise the Lord and said, "..."
- 13:1513:15, 26 September 2021 diff hist +23,812 N A devotee of the Lord is more merciful than the Lord Himself. When a devotee desires to show his mercy to a person, the Lord acts, and by His grace one becomes a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a devotee of the Lord is more merciful than the Lord Himself. When a devotee desires to show his mercy to a person, the Lord a..." current