User contributions for Alankrutha
1 November 2021
- 07:4707:47, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,881 N When one is situated in firm conviction, and from that conviction he develops a taste for devotional service and advances to the stage of attachment, whereby he follows the regulative principles of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one is situated in firm conviction, and from that conviction he develops a taste for devotional service and advances to the st..." current
- 07:3107:31, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,838 By developing chanting and hearing, one can advance further and further in regulative devotional service to the Supreme Lord. As one so advances, his misgivings about devotional service and his attraction for the material world proportionately diminish No edit summary current
- 07:3007:30, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,039 If, due to some righteous activities which provoke devotional service, one is influenced by the service attitude and takes shelter of the good association of pure devotees, he develops attachment for hearing and chanting No edit summary current
- 07:2507:25, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,131 N When one is firmly convinced that Visnu is the only object of love and worship and that there is no one else - not even a demigod - worthy of receiving devotional service, one feels intimacy in his love relationship with God, and this is approved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is firmly convinced that Visnu is the only object of love and worship and that there is no one else - not even a demi..."
- 07:1507:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,820 The process for making the heart even more sterilized by the sunshine of love is called bhava. A description of bhava is given by Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 07:1007:10, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,994 N As stated in CC, (Madhya 23.1): O SP of Godhead, who but You has ever awarded such pure devotional service? O most magnanimous incarnation of the Personality of Godhead, for my part I offer my respectful obeisances to this incarnation known as Gaurakrsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Supreme Personality of Godhead, who but You has ever awarded such pure devotional service? O most magnanimous incarnation of..." current
- 07:0307:03, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,622 N Kaviraja Gosvami offered his respectful obeisances to Lord Caitanya for His sublime teachings of love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kavirāja Gosvāmī offered his respectful obeisances to Lord Caitanya for His sublime teachings of love of Godhead"}} {{notes..." current
- 06:4906:49, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,683 N Lord Caitanya described the ultimate goal of devotional service, which is meant for one who wants to attain perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya then described the ultimate goal of devotional service, which is meant for one who wants to attain perfection"}}..."
- 06:4306:43, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,880 N Lord Caitanya told him (Sanatana Gosvami) that since there is really no end to describing the system of devotional service with attachment, He is simply trying to offer a sampling Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya told him that since there is really no end to describing the system of devotional service with attachment, He is..."
- 06:3806:38, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,179 N It is by attachment and bhava that the Supreme Lord Sri Krsna is conquered by His devotees. These two characteristics are present before any symptoms of love of Godhead are manifest. This was all explained to Sanatana Gosvami by Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is by such attachment and bhāva that the Supreme Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa is conquered by His devotees. These two characteri..."
- 06:2606:26, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,935 N In Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (NOD 1.2.308), Rupa Gosvami offers his respectful obeisances to those who always think of Krsna as He is, and His relation as son, well-wisher, brother, father, friend, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (NOD 1.2.308), Rūpa Gosvāmī offers his respectful obeisances to those who always think of Kṛ..." current
- 06:2206:22, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,751 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.25.38) the Lord says: Persons who are satisfied with the idea of becoming My adherents alone. They consider that I am their soul, I am their God, and I am their supreme goal. My dear mother, time does not act on such devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear mother, time does not act on such devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-11-01T0..." current
- 06:1706:17, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,697 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.25.38) the Lord says: The word mat-para is only used to refer to persons who are satisfied with the idea of becoming My adherents alone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word mat-para is only used to refer to persons who are satisfied with the idea of becoming My adherents alone"}} {{notes|}..."
- 06:1306:13, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,946 N In SB 3.25.38 the Lord says: Persons who are satisfied with the idea of becoming My adherents alone. They consider that I am their soul, their friend, I am their son, I am their master, I am their well-wisher, I am their God, & I am their supreme goal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"persons who are satisfied with the idea of becoming My adherents alone. They consider that I am their soul, I am their friend,..." current
- 06:0306:03, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,517 N In devotional service with attachment, one has to follow a particular type of devotee of Vrajabhumi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In devotional service with attachment, one has to follow a particular type of devotee of Vrajabhūmi"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
- 05:5905:59, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,889 N The confidential devotees attached to the service of the Lord are divided into several categories: some of them are servants, some are friends, some are parents, and some are conjugal lovers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The confidential devotees attached to the service of the Lord are divided into several categories: some of them are servants,..."
- 05:5005:50, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,543 N A pure devotee who is attached to the Lord always follows in the footsteps of a personality of Vrajabhumi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee who is attached to the Lord always follows in the footsteps of a personality of Vrajabhūmi"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
- 05:3705:37, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,577 Devotional service with attachment can be executed in two ways - externally and internally. Externally the devotee strictly follows the regulative principles beginning with chanting and hearing, while internally he thinks of the attachment No edit summary current
30 October 2021
- 17:5717:57, 30 October 2021 diff hist +21,028 N Devotional service and attachment (of prakrta-sahajiya) are false, and those so engaged are actually gliding down a hellish path. This is not the standard of ragatmika, or devotion. The prakrta-sahajiya community is actually cheated and very unfortunate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such devotional service and attachment are false, and those so engaged are actually gliding down a hellish path. This is not t..."
- 17:4317:43, 30 October 2021 diff hist +20,583 N One who becomes attracted to Krsna by hearing of such attachment (of the residents of Vrajabhumi) is certainly very fortunate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who becomes attracted to Kṛṣṇa by hearing of such attachment is certainly very fortunate"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Al..."
- 17:3717:37, 30 October 2021 diff hist +20,747 N According to Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (NOD 1.2.270), "Devotional service with ecstatic attachment for that service, which becomes natural for the devotee, is called raga, or transcendental attachment" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service with ecstatic attachment for that service, which becomes natural for the devotee, is called raga, or transc..." current
- 17:3317:33, 30 October 2021 diff hist +20,928 If one develops devotional service and attachment by following in the footsteps of the Vrajavasis, he attains raga-marga-bhakti, or devotional service in attachment to the Lord No edit summary current
- 17:2317:23, 30 October 2021 diff hist +20,687 N Lord Caitanya told Sanatana Gosvami, "Thus far I have explained devotional service according to the regulative principles. Now I shall explain devotional service to you in terms of transcendental attachment" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus far I have explained devotional service according to the regulative principles. Now I shall explain devotional service to..."
- 17:2017:20, 30 October 2021 diff hist +21,082 N O hunter, the qualifications which you have acquired - such as nonviolence & others - are not astonishing, because one who is engaged in devotional service to the Lord cannot be a source of trouble for anyone under any circumstance - Skanda Purana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O hunter, the qualifications which you have just now acquired—such as nonviolence and others—are not astonishing, because..."
- 17:1417:14, 30 October 2021 diff hist +20,641 The cultivation of knowledge, renunciation or meditation may be a little helpful in the beginning, but they cannot be considered necessary for the discharge of devotional service No edit summary current
- 17:1417:14, 30 October 2021 diff hist +20,508 Lord Krsna's conclusion is that devotional service is independent of any other process (such as cultivation of knowledge, renunciation or meditation) No edit summary current
- 17:1017:10, 30 October 2021 diff hist +7,127 Devotional service can be discharged independently of the cultivation of knowledge and renunciation No edit summary current
- 16:5316:53, 30 October 2021 diff hist +20,655 N The cultivation of knowledge, renunciation or meditation may be a little helpful in the beginning, but they cannot be considered necessary for the discharge of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cultivation of knowledge, renunciation or meditation may be a little helpful in the beginning, but they cannot be consider..."
- 16:3716:37, 30 October 2021 diff hist +20,522 N Lord Krsna's conclusion is that devotional service is independent of any other process (such as cultivation of knowledge, renunciation or meditation) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord's conclusion is that devotional service is independent of any other process"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{c..."
- 16:1116:11, 30 October 2021 diff hist +15,844 N One who goes to a Krsna conscious person, thinking that he would be favorably induced, is deluded about this science - of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who thus goes to a Krsna conscious person, thinking that he would be favorably induced, is deluded about this science"}} {..." current
- 16:0616:06, 30 October 2021 diff hist +15,760 N Whoever can teach one about the science of Krsna is to be accepted as guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whoever can teach one about the science of Kṛṣṇa is to be accepted as guru"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{compl..." current
- 16:0316:03, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,240 N Lord Caitanya clearly showed that a sincere student never cares whether his spiritual master is born in a high brahmana family or ksatriya family, or whether he is a sannyasi, brahmacari or whatever Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya clearly showed that a sincere student never cares whether his spiritual master is born in a high brahmana family..."
- 15:5415:54, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,304 N Lord Caitanya showed by His behavior that even an elevated person would not hesitate to take lessons from Ramananda Raya, although Ramananda appeared as a householder situated in a social status beneath that of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He nonetheless showed by His behavior that even an elevated person would not hesitate to take lessons from Rāmānanda Rāya,..."
- 15:4715:47, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,455 N Although Lord Caitanya was born in a high brahmana family and was situated in the highest perfectional stage of sannyasa, He nonetheless showed by His behavior that even an elevated person would not hesitate to take lessons from Ramananda Raya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Lord Caitanya was born in a high brāhmaṇa family and was situated in the highest perfectional stage of sannyāsa,..."
- 15:4115:41, 30 October 2021 diff hist +15,933 N A challenging puffed-up person cannot gain anything from a Krsna conscious man; he would simply remain in material consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A challenging puffed-up person cannot gain anything from a Kṛṣṇa conscious man; he would simply remain in material consc..."
- 15:3715:37, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,192 N One should approach a Krsna conscious person with all humility and put relevant questions to him. If one goes to challenge him, such a highly elevated Krsna conscious person would not be available for any service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should approach a Kṛṣṇa conscious person with all humility and put relevant questions to him. If one goes to challen..." current
- 15:2515:25, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,114 N One should not be proud of his material birth, material opulence, material education and beauty and with these things try to conquer the mind of an advanced student of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not be proud of his material birth, material opulence, material education and beauty and with these things try to c..."
- 15:1815:18, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,547 N Lord Caitanya actually took the subordinate position before Ramananda Raya. This has very great significance. If one is serious about understanding the transcendental nature of Krsna, he should approach a person who is actually enriched with KC Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya actually took the subordinate position before Rāmānanda Rāya. This has very great significance. If one is ser..." current
- 15:1215:12, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,312 N Lord Caitanya said to Ramananda Raya: I have come to you upon the recommendation of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. Please, then, do not hesitate to relate to Me all the confidential affairs between Radha and Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have come to you upon the recommendation of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. Please, then, do not hesitate to relate to Me all the c..." current
- 15:0515:05, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,216 N Lord Caitanya said to Ramananda Raya: Bhattacarya recommended that I see you in order to understand Krsna. Indeed, he said that Ramananda Raya is the only person who knows something about love of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaṭṭācārya recommended that I see you in order to understand Kṛṣṇa. Indeed, he said that Rāmānanda Rāya is the..." current
- 15:0015:00, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,281 N Lord Caitanya said to Ramananda Raya: By the greatness of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya My mind has become clear, and I am now trying to understand the nature of devotional service to Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the greatness of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya My mind has become clear, and I am now trying to understand the nature of devotion..."
- 14:5714:57, 30 October 2021 diff hist +15,850 N "I am a Mayavadi sannyasi," Lord Caitanya protested. "I have no knowledge of the transcendental features of devotional service" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have no knowledge of the transcendental features of devotional service"|"Lord Caitanya protested"|"I am a Mayavadi sannyasi"..."
- 14:5314:53, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,018 N Ramananda Raya replied (to Lord Caitanya) in all humility, "Please excuse me for my faulty expression. I am just trying to express whatever You are causing me to express" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"please excuse me for my faulty expression. I am just trying to express whatever You are causing me to express"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
- 14:4814:48, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,202 N "I do not know anything," Ramananda Raya replied (to Lord Caitanya) in all humility. "I am simply saying what You are causing me to say. I know that You are Krsna Himself, yet You are relishing hearing about Krsna from me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I do not know anything"|"Ramananda Raya replied in all humility"|"I am simply saying what You are causing me to say. I know th..."
- 14:4014:40, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,292 N Lord Caitanya still requested Ramananda Raya to explain something more: "What is the love between Krsna and Radharani? If you kindly describe all this to Me, I will be very much obliged. But for you, no one can describe such things" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|""What is the love between Them? If you kindly describe all this to Me, I will be very much obliged. But for you, no one can de..." current
- 14:3314:33, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,267 N Lord Caitanya still requested Ramananda Raya to explain something more: "What are the transcendental features of Krsna and Radharani, and what are the transcendental features of the reciprocation of Their feelings" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya still requested Ramananda Raya to explain something more"|"What are the transcendental features of Krsna and Rad..." current
- 13:0713:07, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,160 N When transcendental love between Radharani and Krsna was described by Ramananda Raya, Lord Caitanya admitted, "I can understand from your version that this (transcendental love) is the highest loving state between Krsna and Radha" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When this transcendental love between Rādhārāṇī and Kṛṣṇa was described by Rāmānanda Rāya, Lord Caitanya admitt..." current
- 12:5812:58, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,336 N When transcendental love between Radharani & Krsna was described by Ramananda Raya, Caitanya admitted, "I came to you to understand the transcendental loving affairs between Krsna & Radha, & now I am very satisfied that you have described them so nicely" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When this transcendental love between Rādhārāṇī and Kṛṣṇa was described by Rāmānanda Rāya, Lord Caitanya admitt..." current
- 12:3412:34, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,078 N It is understood that Krsna could not enjoy His pleasure potency even in the midst of all the gopis. But in the presence of Radharani He was satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is understood that Krsna could not enjoy His pleasure potency even in the midst of all the gopis. But in the presence of Ra..." current
- 12:3212:32, 30 October 2021 diff hist +16,014 N When Krsna could not find Radharani after wandering in several places, He became very distressed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When He could not find Rādhārāṇī after wandering in several places, He became very distressed"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|A..." current