User contributions for Alankrutha
15 October 2021
- 18:0918:09, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,393 N Sri Ramananda Raya quoted a verse from Visnu Purana (3.8.9) which states that the Supreme Lord is worshiped by one's occupational duty and that there is no alternative for satisfying Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also quoted a verse from Viṣṇu Purāṇa (3.8.9) which states that the Supreme Lord is worshiped by one's occupational..."
- 18:0618:06, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,450 N Sri Ramananda Raya at once replied (to Lord Caitanya): "A person who is sincere in his occupational duty will gradually develop a sense of God consciousness" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Ramananda Raya at once replied"|"A person who is sincere in his occupational duty will gradually develop a sense of God co..."
- 18:0118:01, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,600 N Before Ramananda Raya could even ask the Lord a question about the advancement of spiritual knowledge, the Lord Himself said, "Please quote some verses from scripture about the ultimate goal of human life" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before Ramananda Raya could even ask the Lord a question about the advancement of spiritual knowledge, the Lord Himself said"|..."
- 17:5717:57, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,555 N That evening, after the Lord had taken His bath and seated Himself, Ramananda Raya came to see Him with a servant. He offered his respects and sat down before the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That evening, after the Lord had taken His bath and seated Himself, Rāmānanda Rāya came to see Him with a servant. He offer..." current
- 17:5417:54, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,467 N After meeting for the first time that morning on the banks of the Godavari, Ramananda Raya and Lord Caitanya separated with the understanding that Ramananda Raya would come in the evening to see the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After meeting for the first time that morning on the banks of the Godāvarī, Rāmānanda Rāya and Lord Caitanya separated wi..." current
- 17:5017:50, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,294 N Devotees never advertise themselves as great, but the Lord is very anxious to advertise the glory of His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees never advertise themselves as great, but the Lord is very anxious to advertise the glory of His devotees"}} {{notes|}..." current
- 17:4417:44, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,779 N Although Ramananda, out of his meek and gentle behavior, considered himself to be born in a lower sudra family, Lord Caitanya nonetheless considered him to be situated in the highest transcendental stage of devotion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Rāmānanda, out of his meek and gentle behavior, considered himself to be born in a lower śūdra family, Lord Caita..."
- 17:4017:40, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,493 N Although Ramananda Raya was born in a nonbrahminical family, he was far, far advanced in spiritual knowledge and activity. Therefore he was more respectable than one who simply happens to be born in a brahminical family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although Rāmānanda Rāya was born in a nonbrahminical family, he was far, far advanced in spiritual knowledge and activity...."
- 17:3617:36, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,410 N Lord Caitanya's special treatment of Ramananda Raya indicated that although Ramananda Raya was born in a nonbrahminical family, he was far, far advanced in spiritual knowledge and activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya's special treatment of Rāmānanda Rāya indicated that although Rāmānanda Rāya was born in a nonbrahminical..."
- 17:3117:31, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,519 N Ramananda Raya was surprised by Lord Caitanya's behavior, and he cited a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.8.4): "The great personalities and sages appear in the homes of worldly men just to show them mercy" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ramananda Raya was surprised by Lord Caitanya's behavior, and he cited a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam"|"The great personalitie..."
- 17:2817:28, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,365 N Lord Caitanya, however, knew Ramananda Raya to be a great devotee, and therefore He did not hesitate to touch and embrace him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya, however, knew Rāmānanda Rāya to be a great devotee, and therefore He did not hesitate to touch and embrace h..." current
- 17:2517:25, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,730 N Ramananda Raya very much appreciated the Lord's touching a man of wealth. A king, governor or any politician is always absorbed in thoughts of political affairs and pounds-shilling-pence; therefore such persons are avoided by sannyasis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya very much appreciated the Lord's touching a man of wealth. A king, governor or any politician is always abso..."
- 17:2117:21, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,427 N "Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya considers me to be one of his devotees," Ramananda Raya replied (to Lord Caitanya). "Therefore he has kindly recommended that You see me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya considers me to be one of his devotees"|"Ramananda Raya replied"|"Therefore he has kindly recommended..." current
- 17:1617:16, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,439 N Lord Caitanya and Ramananda Raya sat down together. "Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya has spoken very highly of you," Lord Caitanya informed him. "So I have come to see you" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya and Ramananda Raya sat down together"|"Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya has spoken very highly of you"|"Lord Caitanya inf..." current
- 15:1815:18, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,346 N Lord Caitanya understood the brahmanas' thoughts, and, considering the unfavorable situation, He pacified Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya understood the brāhmaṇas' thoughts, and, considering the unfavorable situation, He pacified Himself"}} {{note..." current
- 14:2414:24, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,793 N Indeed, they (the brahmanas) were rather surprised to see such a great sannyasi touch a sudra, and they were also surprised to see Ramananda Raya, who was a great governor and practically king of that province, crying simply by touching a sannyasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indeed, they were rather surprised to see such a great sannyāsī touch a śūdra, and they were also surprised to see Rāmān..." current
- 14:2014:20, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,606 N The brahmanas were surprised to see them (Lord Caitanya and Ramananda Raya) embracing in transcendental ecstasy. The brahmanas were all stalwart followers of the rituals, and they could not understand the meaning of such devotional symptoms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas who accompanied Rāmānanda Rāya were surprised to see them embracing in transcendental ecstasy. The brāhma..."
- 14:1414:14, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,362 When Ramananda Raya presented his credentials, Lord Caitanya embraced him, and both of them were overwhelmed with ecstasy No edit summary current
- 13:4413:44, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,653 N When Ramananda Raya presented his credentials, Lord Caitanya embraced him, and both of them were overwhelmed with ecstasy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Rāmānanda Rāya presented his credentials, Lord Caitanya embraced him, and both of them were overwhelmed with ecstasy...."
- 13:3913:39, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,628 N Upon reaching Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Ramananda Raya prostrated himself and offered his obeisances and respects. Lord Caitanya received him by vibrating 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|"Upon reaching Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Rāmānanda Rāya prostrated himself and offered his obeisances and respects. Lord Caitany..." current
- 13:3613:36, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,495 N Being a great devotee, Ramananda Raya was attracted by the features of Lord Caitanya, who appeared as a sannyasi, and he himself came to see the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being a great devotee, Rāmānanda Rāya was attracted by the features of Lord Caitanya, who appeared as a sannyāsī, and he..." current
- 13:3213:32, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,269 N Because He (Lord Caitanya) was in the renounced order of life, He restrained Himself from going to see a political personage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because He was in the renounced order of life, He restrained Himself from going to see a political personage"}} {{notes|}} {{c..." current
- 12:5112:51, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,679 N Previously the Lord had been asked by Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya to visit the great devotee Ramananda Raya at Kabur. The Lord could understand that the man approaching the river bank (Godavari) was Ramananda Raya, and He desired to see him immediately Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Previously the Lord had been asked by Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya to visit the great devotee Rāmānanda Rāya at Kabur. Th..." current
- 12:4612:46, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,677 N While sitting and chanting, the Lord saw that the governor of the province, Sri Ramananda Raya, had reached the banks of the river (Godavari) accompanied by his associates, which included many brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While sitting and chanting, the Lord saw that the governor of the province, Śrī Rāmānanda Rāya, had reached the banks of..." current
- 12:3912:39, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,453 N After taking a bath on the banks of the Godavari, the Lord sat near the bank and began chanting 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|"After taking a bath on the banks of the Godāvarī, the Lord sat near the bank and began chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛ..." current
- 12:3612:36, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,393 N While on the bank of this river (Godavari), the Lord remembered the Yamuna River in Vrndavana, and He considered the trees on the bank to be the forest of Vrndavana. Thus He was in ecstasy there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While on the bank of this river, the Lord remembered the Yamunā River in Vṛndāvana, and He considered the trees on the ban..." current
- 10:1810:18, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,298 N After visiting the temple of Jiyara-nrsimha, the Lord proceeded further south into India and ultimately reached the bank of the Godavari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After visiting the temple of Jiyara-nṛsiṁha, the Lord proceeded further south into India and ultimately reached the bank o..." current
- 10:1210:12, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,527 N Just as a lion is very ferocious to other animals but very kind and submissive to his cubs, so Lord Nrsimha appeared ferocious to Hiranyakasipu and very kind to His devotee Prahlada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as a lion is very ferocious to other animals but very kind and submissive to his cubs, so Lord Nṛsiṁha appeared feroc..."
- 10:0810:08, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,442 N Lord Nrsimha appeared as a half-man, half-lion incarnation of Krsna when Prahlada, a boy devotee of the Lord, was harassed by his demoniac father Hiranyakasipu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Nṛsiṁha appeared as a half-man, half-lion incarnation of Kṛṣṇa when Prahlāda, a boy devotee of the Lord, was h..."
- 10:0410:04, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,771 N When Lord Caitanya visited this temple (known as Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra), He praised the Deity and quoted a verse from SB 7.9.1: "Although Lord Nrsimha is very severe to demons and nondevotees, He is very kind to His submissive devotees like Prahlada" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya visited this temple, He praised the Deity and quoted a verse from Śrīdhara Svāmī's commentary on Śrīm..."
- 09:5109:51, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,392 N To facilitate attendance, there are free apartments for visitors at the temple (known as Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra). The temple is managed by priests of the Ramanujacarya sect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To facilitate attendance, there are free apartments for visitors at the temple. The temple is managed by priests of the Rāmā..." current
- 09:4709:47, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,311 N An inscription in the temple (Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra) states that the King of Vijayanagara formerly decorated this temple with gold and even smeared the body of the Deity with gold Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An inscription in the temple states that the King of Vijayanagara formerly decorated this temple with gold and even smeared th..." current
- 09:4209:42, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,190 N The temple (Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra) is filled with beautiful sculpture, of interest to many students, and due to its popularity it is a very rich temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This temple is filled with beautiful sculpture, of interest to many students, and due to its popularity it is a very rich temp..." current
- 09:3809:38, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,245 N The temple is situated on the top of a hill. There are many temples in that area, but Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra temple is the largest of all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The temple is situated on the top of a hill. There are many temples in that area, but Jiyara-nṛsiṁha-kṣetra temple is th..." current
- 09:3609:36, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,519 N When Lord Caitanya visited the southern part of India, He first went to the great temple known as Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra. This temple is situated in a place known as Simhacalam, five miles from the Visakhapattana railway station Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya visited the southern part of India, He first went to the great temple known as Jiyara-nṛsiṁha-kṣetra...." current
- 09:3209:32, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,556 N By the grace of Lord Caitanya, Ramananda Raya attained his higher knowledge of devotional service and again, after retiring from service, resolved to see Lord Caitanya in Puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by the grace of Lord Caitanya, Rāmānanda Rāya attained his higher knowledge of devotional service and again, after retiring..." current
- 09:2909:29, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,625 N As clouds appear from the ocean, distribute water all over the world, and return to the ocean, so by the grace of Lord Caitanya, Ramananda Raya attained his higher knowledge of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As clouds appear from the ocean, distribute water all over the world, and return to the ocean, so by the grace of Lord Caitany..." current
- 09:2409:24, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,491 N Ramananda Raya was a greatly advanced scholar in devotional service, and by the grace of Lord Caitanya he gathered all transcendental conclusions just as a cloud gathers water from the ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya was a greatly advanced scholar in devotional service, and by the grace of Lord Caitanya he gathered all tran..."
10 October 2021
- 15:3315:33, 10 October 2021 diff hist +13,392 N The author of Caitanya-caritamrta has described Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu as the ocean of transcendental knowledge and Sri Ramananda Raya as the cloud which is produced from that ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The author of Caitanya-caritāmṛta has described Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu as the ocean of transcendental knowledge and Śr..." current
- 15:1315:13, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,892 N Everyone marked a great change in Bhattacarya, and they concluded that this change was made possible only by the inconceivable power of Lord Caitanya. Thus they took it for granted that Lord Caitanya was none other than Lord Krsna Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"everyone marked a great change in Bhaṭṭācārya, and they concluded that this change was made possible only by the inconce..." current
- 15:0615:06, 10 October 2021 diff hist +24,112 N The Lord is like a touchstone, for by His grace He can turn iron into gold. After his conversion, everyone marked a great change in Bhattacarya, and they concluded that this change was made possible only by the inconceivable power of Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is like a touchstone, for by His grace He can turn iron into gold. After his conversion, everyone marked a great chan..." current
- 14:5714:57, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,756 N Bhattacarya, who had taken pleasure in explaining Mayavadi philosophy, became such a staunch devotee that he even hated to utter the word mukti. This is only possible by the causeless mercy of the Lord Sri Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaṭṭācārya, who had taken pleasure in explaining Māyāvādī philosophy, became such a staunch devotee that he even ha..." current
- 14:5314:53, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,861 N Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya replied, "I even hate to utter the word mukti. However, I am very enthusiastic to speak of bhakti." Lord Caitanya laughed very loudly at this and embraced Bhattacarya with great love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I therefore even hate to utter the word mukti. However, I am very enthusiastic to speak of bhakti"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ala..."
- 14:4914:49, 10 October 2021 diff hist +46,771 N Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya replied, "I prefer bhakti to mukti. Although according to You there are two meanings to the word mukti, still, because this word is equivocal, when one hears the word mukti, he immediately thinks of becoming one with the Supreme" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I prefer bhakti to mukti. Although according to You there are two meanings to the word mukti, still, because this word is equi..."
- 14:3914:39, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,791 N The Personality of Godhead has innumerable liberated souls engaged in His transcendental loving service, and He is the ultimate resort of liberation. In any case, Krsna is the ultimate shelter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead has innumerable liberated souls engaged in His transcendental loving service, and He is the ultimat..."
- 14:3214:32, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,677 N Lord Caitanya informed Bhattacarya that there is another purport to the word mukti. The word mukti-pade directly indicates the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya informed Bhaṭṭācārya that there is another purport to the word mukti. The word mukti-pade directly indicat..." current
- 14:2914:29, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,423 N The devotee has no aspiration other than engaging in the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee has no aspiration other than engaging in the transcendental loving service of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Al..." current
- 14:2614:26, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,759 N Out of the two possibilities of merging in transcendence - namely becoming one with the impersonal Brahman effulgence and becoming one with the Personality of Godhead - the latter is more abominable to the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the two possibilities of merging in transcendence—namely becoming one with the impersonal Brahman effulgence and beco..."
- 14:2214:22, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,545 N A devotee will accept one of the four other kinds of liberation in consideration for being engaged in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He will, however, accept one of the four other kinds of liberation in consideration for being engaged in the service of the Lo..."
- 14:0514:05, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,704 N A devotee has no particular interest in any types of liberation. He is satisfied simply by being engaged in the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee has no particular interest in any of these types of liberation. He is satisfied simply by being engaged in the trans..." current