User contributions for Visnu Murti
21 April 2024
- 10:5910:59, 21 April 2024 diff hist −14 Faith in Krsna is also divided into three stages and described in Srimad-Bhagavatam. First-class attachment, second-class attachment, and third-class attachment are also explained in Srimad-Bhagavatam in the Eleventh Canto. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
- 10:5810:58, 21 April 2024 diff hist −14 This is the first verse, the first chapter of Second Canto Srimad-Bhagavatam, spoken by Sukadeva Gosvami. Sukadeva Gosvami came to the scene when Maharaja Pariksit was on the verge of his death. So he was perplexed what to do at the time of death No edit summary current
- 10:5810:58, 21 April 2024 diff hist −14 This entire (tenth) canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam is full of activities performed in Vrndavana and Dvaraka. The first forty chapters describe Krsna's Vrndavana affairs, and the next fifty describe Krsna's activities in Dvaraka No edit summary current
- 10:5810:58, 21 April 2024 diff hist +11 This commentation (for Srimad-Bhagavatam 8th canto) has been finished in our New Delhi center today, the first of September, 1976, the day of Radhastami, by the grace of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the acaryas No edit summary current
- 10:5710:57, 21 April 2024 diff hist −14 This (CC Adi 2.95) quotation comes from Sridhara Svami’s commentary on the first verse of the Tenth Canto, Chapter One, of Srimad-Bhagavatam No edit summary current
- 10:5610:56, 21 April 2024 diff hist +27 There is a class of less intelligent devotees of the Bhagavata Purana who desire to relish at once the activities of the Lord narrated in the Tenth Canto without first understanding the primary cantos No edit summary current
- 10:5510:55, 21 April 2024 diff hist −14 The first chapter (of the Second Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam) describes the glories of chanting, and it hints at the process by which the neophyte devotees may perform meditation on the universal form of the Lord No edit summary current
- 10:5510:55, 21 April 2024 diff hist −39 In the First Chapter of this Fourth Canto there are descriptions of the three daughters of Svayambhuva Manu and their descendants. The next six chapters describe the sacrifice performed by King Daksa and how it was spoiled No edit summary current
- 10:5310:53, 21 April 2024 diff hist −4 In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, the science of God, the first nine cantos prepare the ground for hearing the Tenth Canto. This will be further explained in the last chapter of this canto. In the Third Canto it will be more explicit No edit summary current
- 10:5310:53, 21 April 2024 diff hist −14 In the Srimad-Bhagavatam the process of understanding Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, is described in the Second Chapter of the First Canto. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
- 10:5210:52, 21 April 2024 diff hist +11 In his commentary on the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.1.1), Sridhara Svami describes Lord Nrsimhadeva in this way: prahlada-hrdayahladam bhaktavidya-vidaranam, sarad-indu-rucim vande parindra-vadanam harim No edit summary current
- 10:5110:51, 21 April 2024 diff hist −14 For the association of pure devotees, all other association is kaitava, or cheating. This is confirmed in the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam wherein it is stated that all cheating processes which obstruct transcendental realization are to be thrown off No edit summary current
- 10:5110:51, 21 April 2024 diff hist −14 Being situated in everyone's heart, the Lord is known as the supreme atma. Therefore all obeisances are offered unto Him. In this regard, one may refer to the prayers of Kunti in the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 1.8.20 No edit summary current
- 10:5110:51, 21 April 2024 diff hist −13 Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered to be the transcendental sound form of God, and the twelve cantos are divided in accordance with the transcendental form of God. The First and Second Cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam are called the two lotus feet of the Lord No edit summary
- 10:5010:50, 21 April 2024 diff hist −45 As already explained in the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam, the Absolute Truth is realized in three different phases - although they are one and the same - in terms of the knower's capacity to understand No edit summary current
- 10:4810:48, 21 April 2024 diff hist −20 We are accepting the Srimad-Bhagavatam as it is without interpretation and in that book in the 3rd chapter of the 1st canto all the incarnations of Godhead are listed No edit summary current
- 10:4810:48, 21 April 2024 diff hist +57 Thus there are seventeen varieties of subjects in the first canto, which is known as the Adi-lila. Twelve of these constitute the preface of this scripture No edit summary current
- 10:4610:46, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 This Sanskrit verse (of CC Adi 2.11) appears as the eleventh verse of the First Canto, Second Chapter, of Srimad-Bhagavatam, where Suta Gosvami answers the questions of the sages headed by Saunaka Rsi concerning the essence of all scriptural instructions No edit summary current
- 10:4610:46, 21 April 2024 diff hist +11 The Srimad-Bhagavatam, the First Canto, Second Canto are two lotus feet of the Lord. We have to read very carefully, because we have to see, first of all, padambujam No edit summary current
- 10:4610:46, 21 April 2024 diff hist +61 The real elevation of human life rests on knowledge and renunciation. As stated in the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam, devotional service rendered to Krsna automatically produces perfect knowledge and renunciation No edit summary current
- 10:4410:44, 21 April 2024 diff hist −20 The knowledge of the minute conditioned souls is covered, they are exhibited in so many species of life. It is said in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, Seventh Chapter, First Canto, "The living entities are illusioned by the material energy No edit summary current
- 10:4410:44, 21 April 2024 diff hist −20 The first verse of the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam describes the Supreme Absolute Truth as He who instructed Brahma through the heart No edit summary current
- 10:4310:43, 21 April 2024 diff hist +11 The First Canto or Second Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam are the two lotus feet of Krsna. So from the very beginning we should hear Srimad-Bhagavatam. Gradually, we shall come to the face. That is real understanding of Krsna No edit summary current
- 10:4310:43, 21 April 2024 diff hist +11 The conclusion is that those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence should never progress to meditation above the feet of the Lord; recital of Srimad-Bhagavatam by them should be restricted to the First and Second Cantos of the great literature No edit summary current
- 10:4210:42, 21 April 2024 diff hist +56 Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered to be the transcendental sound form of God, and the twelve cantos are divided in accordance with the transcendental form of God. The First and Second Cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam are called the two lotus feet of the Lord No edit summary
- 10:4210:42, 21 April 2024 diff hist −20 Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu never discussed the topics of Rasaleela in public audience, but only with the most confidential associates. It is not for materialistic persons. I suggested you film the Srimad Bhagavatam, starting with the First Canto No edit summary current
- 10:4110:41, 21 April 2024 diff hist −25 In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, First Canto, it is stated that one becomes joyful by discharging devotional service. In that joyful attitude, one can understand the science of God, or Krsna consciousness; otherwise it is not possible No edit summary current
- 10:4010:40, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 So far your telling me that some devotees consider that because there may be some grammatical discrepancies in my Srimad-Bhagavatam, first canto, then they may also be allowed to translate with errors accepted, that is just like imitating Raslila No edit summary current
- 10:3910:39, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 Perfection means becoming a devotee of Lord Krsna. As stated in the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.2.28): vasudeva-para veda vasudeva-para makhah. The ultimate goal of life is Vasudeva, or Krsna No edit summary current
- 10:3910:39, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 Our immediate task is to prepare the transliteration and correction of the 1st Canto for next publication. But if you have to do the same after learning Sanskrit grammar, it will take a long time to finish it No edit summary current
- 10:3910:39, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 It has already been stated in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, First Canto, Second Chapter, that the highest, most glorious religion is the attainment of causeless, unmotivated devotional service No edit summary current
- 10:3810:38, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 In this regard (SB 6.10.11), one may refer to the incident of Dhrtarastra's leaving his body, as described in the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.13.55) No edit summary current
- 10:3810:38, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, First Canto, it is stated that one becomes joyful by discharging devotional service. In that joyful attitude, one can understand the science of God, or Krsna consciousness; otherwise it is not possible No edit summary
- 10:3810:38, 21 April 2024 diff hist −20 My translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (published in three volumes first canto) is recognized by the Government of India both central and states education department No edit summary current
- 10:3710:37, 21 April 2024 diff hist +11 It is suggested by Lord Siva that one should first try to see the lotus feet of the Lord. This also means that if one is serious about reading Srimad-Bhagavatam, he must begin by seriously studying the First and Second Cantos No edit summary current
- 10:3610:36, 21 April 2024 diff hist −20 In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, First Canto, First Chapter, when the sages inquire about the activities of Krsna, it is stated that His appearance as a man bewilders the foolish. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
- 10:3610:36, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 In the First Canto we have already discussed the lamentation of Arjuna and Yudhisthira, to whom the disappearance of Lord Krsna was almost intolerable up to the end of their lives No edit summary current
- 10:3610:36, 21 April 2024 diff hist +11 In the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam, the principles of creation are described, and thus the First Canto may be called "Creation." In the Second Canto, the post-creation cosmic manifestation is described No edit summary current
- 10:3510:35, 21 April 2024 diff hist −20 In the beginning of the First Canto, in the First Chapter, first verse, of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, it has already been mentioned that Brahma was initiated by the Lord from within No edit summary current
- 10:3510:35, 21 April 2024 diff hist −20 In the 1st Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam the sages of Naimisaranya asked Suta Gosvami how one can know the essence of Vedic literature. In answer, Suta Gosvami presented Srimad-Bhagavatam as the essence of all the Vedas, histories & other Vedic literatures No edit summary current
- 10:3510:35, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 In the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam, First Canto, it is said that Vyasadeva, the learned sage, compiled this great Bhagavata Purana just to stop the ignorance of the mass of people No edit summary current
- 10:3410:34, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 In another place in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, in the First Canto, Seventh Chapter, it is stated that Vyasadeva, by his spiritual vision, saw the Supreme Lord and the material energy standing behind Him No edit summary current
- 10:3410:34, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 I took some of my books, Srimad-Bhagavatam, printed here, up to three parts, First Canto. And I was personally selling these books to the book sellers and to the persons No edit summary current
- 10:3410:34, 21 April 2024 diff hist +6 From now on, include one chapter from Srimad-bhagavatam in every issue of Back to Godhead magazine. You can start with the 1st chapter of the 1st canto and continue No edit summary current
- 10:3310:33, 21 April 2024 diff hist +11 Everyone serious about understanding the transcendental science and seeing the transcendental form of the Lord must first of all attempt to see the lotus feet of the Lord by studying the First and Second Cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam No edit summary current
- 10:3210:32, 21 April 2024 diff hist +25 As explained in the First Canto, the less intelligent persons of the age of Kali would be not only short-lived, but also perplexed with so many problems of life due to the awkward situation of the godless human society No edit summary current
- 10:3210:32, 21 April 2024 diff hist +5 Arsapreyoga means there may be discrepancies but it is all right. Just like Shakespeare, sometimes there are odd usages of language, but he is accepted as authority. I have explained all these things in my Preface to First Canto No edit summary current
- 10:3110:31, 21 April 2024 diff hist −45 After giving up lofty puffed-up vanities, one may very submissively receive the orders of the Lord in the Bhagavad-gita or Bhagavatam from the lips of a bona fide devotee whose qualification is mentioned above No edit summary current
- 10:2910:29, 21 April 2024 diff hist +1 In the Bhagavatam there are twelve cantos, and the rasa-lila is in the tenth. So before one comes to the Tenth Canto, the Bhagavatam tries to convince him of the transcendental nature of the Absolute Truth No edit summary
- 09:1709:17, 21 April 2024 diff hist +6 A glossary of some of the important words in this chapter (SB 4th Canto, Ch 28): Kutumbini - Intelligence, Madireksana - Madireksana refers to one whose eyes are so attractive that one who observes them becomes maddened by her No edit summary current