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13 April 2024
- 16:5516:55, 13 April 2024 diff hist +64 Lord Caitanya was very much pleased by the behavior of Sanatana, but He noticed the valuable blanket that was given to him by his brother-in-law while en route to Benares No edit summary
- 16:5116:51, 13 April 2024 diff hist +64 After resting, Lord Caitanya introduced one Maharastriya brahmana, a devotee of His, to Sanatana, and that Maharastriya brahmana invited Sanatana to accept lunch daily at his place as long as he remained in Benares No edit summary current
- 16:4916:49, 13 April 2024 diff hist −5 "As long as I remain in Benares, I will beg from door to door," Sanatana said. "But the Lord (Caitanya Mahaprabhu) will be so good as to accept this invitation for daily lunch at your (Maharastriya brahmana) house" No edit summary current
- 16:4516:45, 13 April 2024 diff hist +39 "As long as I remain in Benares, I will beg from door to door," Sanatana said. "But the Lord (Caitanya Mahaprabhu) will be so good as to accept this invitation for daily lunch at your (Maharastriya brahmana) house" No edit summary
- 16:4416:44, 13 April 2024 diff hist +131 "As long as I remain in Benares, I will beg from door to door," Sanatana said. "But the Lord (Caitanya Mahaprabhu) will be so good as to accept this invitation for daily lunch at your (Maharastriya brahmana) house" No edit summary
- 16:3216:32, 13 April 2024 diff hist +52 After fully instructing Sanatana Gosvami, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu sent him to Mathura with empowered devotional service. In Benares He also bestowed His mercy upon the Mayavadi sannyasis. He then returned to Nilacala (Jagannatha Puri) No edit summary current
- 16:1616:16, 13 April 2024 diff hist 0 m "As long as I remain in Benares, I will beg from door to door," Sanatana said. "But the Lord (Caitanya Mahaprabhu) will be so good as to accept this invitation for daily lunch at your (Maharastriya brahmana) house" Alankrutha moved page "As long as I remain in Benares, I will beg from door to door," Sanatana said. "But the Lord (Caitanya Mahaprabhu) will be so good as to accept this invitation for daily lunch at your house" to "As long as I remain in Benares, I will beg from door to door," Sanatana said. "But the Lord (Caitanya Mahaprabhu) will be so good as to accept this invitation for daily lunch at your (Maharastriya brahmana) house"
- 16:0316:03, 13 April 2024 diff hist +52 When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu went to Varanasi, He went there alone, not with a big party. Locally, however, He made friendships with Candrasekhara and Tapana Misra, and Sanatana Gosvami also came to see Him No edit summary
- 15:5215:52, 13 April 2024 diff hist 0 m After staying in Varanasi for about ten days, Rupa Gosvami returned to Bengal. In this way I (Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami) have described the activities of Rupa and Sanatana Alankrutha moved page After staying in Varanasi for about ten days, Rupa Gosvami returned to Bengal. In this way I have described the activities of Rupa and Sanatana to After staying in Varanasi for about ten days, Rupa Gosvami returned to Bengal. In this way I (Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami) have described the activities of Rupa and Sanatana current
17 January 2022
- 13:3213:32, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,073 N If one is actually fortunate enough to have faith in these discussions (between Ramananda Raya and Lord Caitanya), he can enter into the transcendental association of Radha and Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is actually fortunate enough to have faith in these discussions, he can enter into the transcendental association of R..."
- 13:2413:24, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,404 N The discussions between Ramananda Raya & Lord Caitanya deal with the most concentrated form of devotional service. By hearing these discussions one can understand the pastimes of Sri Radha & Krsna as well as the confidential role played by Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The discussions between Rāmānanda Rāya and Lord Caitanya deal with the most concentrated form of devotional service. By hea..." current
- 13:1913:19, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,207 N After Lord Caitanya's departure, Ramananda Raya became overwhelmed due to his separation from the Lord, and he immediately decided to retire from service and meet the Lord again at Jagannatha Puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After Lord Caitanya's departure, Rāmānanda Rāya became overwhelmed due to his separation from the Lord, and he immediately..." current
- 13:0613:06, 17 January 2022 diff hist +22,918 N As long as Caitanya Mahaprabhu remained at Karpura, all kinds of people met Him, and by His grace everyone became a devotee of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as Caitanya Mahāprabhu remained at Karpūra, all kinds of people met Him, and by His grace everyone became a devotee..." current
- 13:0313:03, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,163 N Lord Caitanya then embraced Ramananda Raya and sent him to his own place. In the morning the Lord started on His journey. He met Ramananda Raya at a temple of Hanuman on the river bank. After visiting the temple of Hanuman, He left Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya then embraced Rāmānanda Rāya and sent him to his own place. In the morning the Lord started on His journey. H..." current
- 09:5409:54, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,127 N The next day Lord Caitanya asked Ramananda Raya to allow Him to return to Jagannatha Puri. "We can remain together the rest of our lives at Jagannatha Puri and pass our time in discussing Krsna" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The next day Lord Caitanya asked Ramananda Raya to allow Him to return to Jagannatha Puri"|"We can remain together the rest of..." current
- 09:4509:45, 17 January 2022 diff hist +22,982 N If one is eager to attain the highest understanding, he must begin with an inquiry into the differences between copper and bronze, then silver and gold and so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is eager to attain the highest understanding, he must begin with an inquiry into the differences between copper and bro..." current
- 09:4209:42, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,181 N The preliminary discussions between Lord Caitanya and Ramananda Raya are considered to be like copper, and the higher discussions are considered to be like gold. The fifth dimension of their discussions, however, is considered to be like touchstone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The preliminary discussions between Lord Caitanya and Rāmānanda Rāya are considered to be like copper, and the higher discu..." current
- 09:2809:28, 17 January 2022 diff hist +22,862 N The metals compared are discussed in the following sequence: first copper, then bronze, then silver, gold and at last touchstone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The metals compared are discussed in the following sequence: first copper, then bronze, then silver, gold and at last touchsto..." current
- 09:2309:23, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,236 N The discussions between them (Lord Caitanya and Ramananda) were on the highest level of love for Krsna. Some of these talks are described, but most of them could not be described. In Caitanya-caritamrta this has been compared to metallurgic examination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The discussions between them were on the highest level of love for Kṛṣṇa. Some of these talks are described, but most of..."
- 09:1409:14, 17 January 2022 diff hist +22,942 N Lord Caitanya then passed ten nights with Ramananda Raya, enjoyed his company and discussed the pastimes of Krsna and Radha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya then passed ten nights with Ramananda Raya, enjoyed his company and discussed the pastimes of Krsna and Radha"}}..." current
- 09:0409:04, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,386 N Lord Caitanya told Ramananda: From a materialistic point of view, a devotee becomes mad in his ecstasy of love for Krsna. Both you and I are just like madmen. So please don't disclose these facts to ordinary men. If you do, they will surely laugh at Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From a materialistic point of view, a devotee becomes mad in his ecstasy of love for Krsna. Both you and I are just like madme..."
- 08:5908:59, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,080 "Please rest assured that I have nothing to hide from you," Lord Caitanya told Ramananda. "Even if I do try to hide from you, you are such an advanced devotee that you can understand all My secrets" No edit summary current
- 08:5908:59, 17 January 2022 diff hist +32 Lord Caitanya told Ramananda: I request that you please keep this a secret and do not disclose it to anyone. If it were revealed, everyone would consider Me a madman No edit summary current
- 08:5708:57, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,195 N Lord Caitanya told Ramananda: The facts which I have disclosed to you cannot be understood by materialistic people. When they hear of this, they will simply laugh at Me. You can understand this yourself and keep it to yourself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The facts which I have disclosed to you cannot be understood by materialistic people. When they hear of this, they will simply..." current
- 08:4208:42, 17 January 2022 diff hist +22,893 N Lord Caitanya told Ramananda: I request that you please keep this a secret and do not disclose it to anyone. If it were revealed, everyone would consider Me a madman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I request that you please keep this a secret and do not disclose it to anyone. If it were revealed, everyone would consider Me..."
- 08:2608:26, 17 January 2022 diff hist +23,464 N In Caitanya-caritamrta it is said that Srimati Radharani is the only personality who can infuse Krsna with transcendental pleasure. Thus Srimati Radharani is the chief damsel of Vraja in love with Govinda, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said that Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī is the only personality who can infuse Śrī Kṛṣṇa with transcendental pleasu..."
16 January 2022
- 13:5913:59, 16 January 2022 diff hist +23,058 N No one can be more superexcellently attractive than Sri Krsna, and but for Sri Krsna, no one can enjoy the supreme form of devotion, Srimati Radharani. But for Sri Krsna, all Visnu forms are lacking this ability Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can be more superexcellently attractive than Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and but for Śrī Kṛṣṇa, no one can enjoy the sup..." current
- 12:4712:47, 16 January 2022 diff hist +23,286 N The fact is that both Krsna and Lord Caitanya are the original Personality of Godhead. No one should try to eliminate Lord Caitanya from Sri Krsna. In His form of Sri Krsna, He is the supreme enjoyer, & in His form of Caitanya, He is the supreme enjoyed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fact is that both Kṛṣṇa and Lord Caitanya are the original Personality of Godhead. No one should try to eliminate Lo..." current
9 January 2022
- 08:0308:03, 9 January 2022 diff hist +23,518 N Lord Caitanya said to Ramananda: Srimati Radharani does not touch anyone but Krsna; therefore She has influenced Me with Her complexion, mind and words. In this way I am just trying to understand the transcendental flavor of Her relationship with Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimati Radharani does not touch anyone but Krsna; therefore She has influenced Me with Her complexion, mind and words. In thi..." current
- 07:2907:29, 9 January 2022 diff hist +23,495 N Lord Caitanya said: My dear Ramananda, I am not a different person with a fair complexion known as Gaurapurusa. I am the selfsame Krsna the son of Maharaja Nanda, and due to contact with the body of Srimati Radharani I have now assumed this form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Ramananda, I am not a different person with a fair complexion known as Gaurapurusa. I am the selfsame Krsna the son of..." current
- 07:0407:04, 9 January 2022 diff hist +23,060 N "Because you have understood the purpose of My incarnation, you are privileged to have seen this particular feature of My personality," the Lord said to Ramananda Raya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because you have understood the purpose of My incarnation, you are privileged to have seen this particular feature of My perso..." current
5 January 2022
- 17:4317:43, 5 January 2022 diff hist +23,071 N Ramananda Raya was then surprised to see Lord Caitanya again in His mendicant dress. Lord Caitanya embraced and pacified him and informed him that he was the only one to have seen this form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya was then surprised to see Lord Caitanya again in His mendicant dress. Lord Caitanya embraced and pacified hi..." current
- 17:3717:37, 5 January 2022 diff hist +22,996 N Upon seeing this unique feature of Lord Caitanya (as the combination of Sri Radha and Krsna), Ramananda Raya fainted and fell on the floor. Lord Caitanya then touched him, and he came to his senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon seeing this unique feature of Lord Caitanya, Rāmānanda Rāya fainted and fell on the floor. Lord Caitanya then touched..."
- 17:0217:02, 5 January 2022 diff hist +44,853 N Those who are fortunate enough to understand Lord Caitanya as well as the Vrndavana pastimes of Radha and Krsna can be able, by the mercy of Sri Rupa Gosvami, to know about the real identity of Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are fortunate enough to understand Lord Caitanya as well as the Vṛndāvana pastimes of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa can..."
- 16:5816:58, 5 January 2022 diff hist +22,849 N Lord Caitanya transcendental ability to become two and then to become one again was revealed to Ramananda Raya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His transcendental ability to become two and then to become one again was revealed to Rāmānanda Rāya"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..." current
- 14:5414:54, 5 January 2022 diff hist +23,388 N Being very satisfied, Lord Caitanya smiled and showed Ramananda His real form as the combination of Sri Radha and Krsna. Thus Lord Caitanya was Sri Krsna Himself with the external features of Srimati Radharani Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being very satisfied, Lord Caitanya smiled and showed Rāmānanda His real form as the combination of Śrī Rādhā and Kṛ..." current
- 14:4214:42, 5 January 2022 diff hist +23,214 N Ramananda Raya replied (to Caitanya): Now You have personally come here to deliver me. Please don't try to deceive me, I beg You. It is not good for You Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now You have personally come here to deliver me. Please don't try to deceive me, I beg You. It is not good for You"}} {{notes|..." current
- 14:2714:27, 5 January 2022 diff hist +23,503 N Ramananda Raya replied (to Caitanya): You have actually advented Yourself to take this point of view. Although You incarnate mainly to understand Your own self, You are at the same time distributing love of Krsna to the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have actually advented Yourself to take this point of view. Although You incarnate mainly to understand Your own self, You..." current
3 January 2022
- 06:2506:25, 3 January 2022 diff hist +23,568 N Ramananda Raya replied (to Lord): I request that You not try to hide Yourself. I understand that You have accepted the complexion and mode of thinking of Srimati Radharani and that You are trying to understand Yourself from the viewpoint of Radharani Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I request that You not try to hide Yourself. I understand that You have accepted the complexion and mode of thinking of Srimat..." current
- 06:1706:17, 3 January 2022 diff hist +23,412 "You (Ramananda Raya) have the highest conception of the pastimes of Radha and Krsna," Lord Caitanya continued. "Therefore you are seeing Radha-Krsna everywhere" No edit summary current
- 06:1606:16, 3 January 2022 diff hist +23,157 "It is the nature of highly elevated devotees to see Krsna in everything," Lord Caitanya replied. "Whenever they see anything, they do not see the form of that particular thing. They see Krsna." This is confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 11.2.45 No edit summary
- 06:1006:10, 3 January 2022 diff hist +23,193 N Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.35.9): All creepers, plants and trees, laden with flowers and fruits, were bent in the ecstasy of love for Krsna, for Krsna was the Soul of their soul. After Krsna left them, those trees and plants became thorny Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all creepers, plants and trees, laden with flowers and fruits, were bent in the ecstasy of love for Kṛṣṇa, for Kṛṣ..." current
- 06:0406:04, 3 January 2022 diff hist +23,097 N It is confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.2.45): One who is highly elevated in devotional service sees the Supersoul, Krsna, who is the Soul of all individual souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam"|"One who is highly elevated in devotional service sees the Supersoul, Kṛṣṇa, who..."
30 December 2021
- 04:2004:20, 30 December 2021 diff hist +23,025 N Raya continued speaking to Lord: I see before You a golden doll, & due to its presence Your complexion has become golden. Yet I see that Your complexion is dark. Will You please explain why I am seeing You in this way? Please tell me without reservation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I see before You a golden doll, and due to its presence Your complexion has become golden. Yet I see that Your complexion is d..." current
- 04:1804:18, 30 December 2021 diff hist +75 Ramananda continued speaking to Lord: First I saw You as a sannyasi, & then I saw You as a cowherd boy. I see before You a golden doll, & due to its presence Your complexion has become golden. Yet I see that Your complexion is dark, like a cowherd boy's No edit summary current
- 04:0904:09, 30 December 2021 diff hist +22,907 N Ramananda continued speaking to Lord: First I saw You as a sannyasi, & then I saw You as a cowherd boy. I see before You a golden doll, & due to its presence Your complexion has become golden. Yet I see that Your complexion is dark, like a cowherd boy's Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First I saw You as a sannyāsī, and then I saw You as a cowherd boy. I see before You a golden doll, and due to its presence..."
29 December 2021
- 17:5417:54, 29 December 2021 diff hist +22,806 N Although this material manifestation is a by-product of fire, water, air and earth, it nonetheless appears to be factual. However, it is in Him (God) only that the spiritual and material manifestations as well as the living entities rest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although this material manifestation is a by-product of fire, water, air and earth, it nonetheless appears to be factual. Howe..."
- 11:2811:28, 29 December 2021 diff hist +22,949 N Even the greatest scholar becomes bewildered in trying to understand the supreme truth because the entire perceivable cosmic manifestation is situated within Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the greatest scholar becomes bewildered in trying to understand the supreme truth because the entire perceivable cosmic m..."
28 December 2021
- 13:2713:27, 28 December 2021 diff hist +23,223 N If we scrutinizingly try to understand the supreme truth, we can understand that He knows everything directly & indirectly. He is the only Supreme Personality, and it is He only who is fully independent. He alone instructed Brahma as the Supersoul within Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we scrutinizingly try to understand the supreme truth, we can understand that He knows everything directly and indirectly...."
- 09:2009:20, 28 December 2021 diff hist +23,155 N Vyasadeva, the author of Srimad-Bhagavatam, states: "Let me offer my respectful obeisances to Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the cause of the cosmic manifestation and its maintenance and dissolution as well" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vyāsadeva, the author of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, states: " Let me offer my respectful obeisances to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supr..."
- 09:1009:10, 28 December 2021 diff hist +22,911 N The first verse of the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam describes the Supreme Absolute Truth as He who instructed Brahma through the heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first verse of the First Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam describes the Supreme Absolute Truth as He who instructed Brahmā t..."
- 09:0509:05, 28 December 2021 diff hist +23,201 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 2.4.22) Sukadeva Gosvami confirms that the gayatri mantra was first imparted within the heart of Brahma by the Supreme. Sukadeva Gosvami prayed to the Lord to help him speak Srimad-Bhagavatam before Maharaja Pariksit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami confirms that the gayatri mantra was first imparted within the heart of Brahma by the Supreme. Sukadeva Gosva..."
- 09:0109:01, 28 December 2021 diff hist +22,954 N When Brahma was born, there was no one to instruct him; therefore the Supreme Lord Himself instructed Brahma in Vedic knowledge through Brahma's heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Brahmā was born, there was no one to instruct him; therefore the Supreme Lord Himself instructed Brahmā in Vedic knowle..."
- 08:5708:57, 28 December 2021 diff hist +23,009 N It is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita - the Lord dictates from within one who is sincerely engaged in His service, and the Lord acts in such a way that such a person can ultimately attain the supreme goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā—the Lord dictates from within one who is sincerely engaged in His service, and the Lord..." current
- 08:5108:51, 28 December 2021 diff hist +22,963 N This is the system of receiving instructions from the Supersoul. Externally He is not to be seen, but internally He speaks to the devotee. That is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the system of receiving instructions from the Supersoul. Externally He is not to be seen, but internally He speaks to..." current
- 08:4608:46, 28 December 2021 diff hist +22,918 N After discussing Krsna for some time, Ramananda Raya fell at the feet of the Lord and said, "My dear Lord, You have taught me as You formerly taught the Vedas to Brahma" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have taught me as You formerly taught the Vedas to Brahma"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..." current
19 December 2021
- 08:4508:45, 19 December 2021 diff hist +23,281 N Ramananda Raya said, "My dear Lord, You have told me about the science of Krsna and Radharani and Their loving affairs, the affairs of the rasa dance and Their pastimes. I never thought that I should be able to speak on this subject matter" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, You are so kind to me that You have told me about the science of Kṛṣṇa and Rādhārāṇī and Their lovin..." current
- 08:3908:39, 19 December 2021 diff hist +23,413 N The next evening Ramananda returned to see Caitanya Mahaprabhu. After discussing Krsna for some time, Ramananda Raya fell at the feet of the Lord and said, "My dear Lord, You are so kind to me that You have told me about the science of Krsna & Radharani" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The next evening he returned to see Caitanya Mahāprabhu. After discussing Kṛṣṇa for some time, Rāmānanda Rāya fell a..." current
- 08:3108:31, 19 December 2021 diff hist +23,359 N Ramananda Raya and Caitanya Mahaprabhu talked for the entire night. Sometimes they danced, sometimes sang and sometimes cried. After passing the night in this way, at dawn Ramananda Raya returned to his place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya and Caitanya Mahāprabhu talked for the entire night. Sometimes they danced, sometimes sang and sometimes cr..." current
18 December 2021
- 18:0518:05, 18 December 2021 diff hist +22,855 N Mango seeds are very relishable, and those in the devotional service of Radha and Krsna enjoy them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mango seeds, however, are very relishable, and those in the devotional service of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa enjoy them"}} {{note..." current
- 18:0218:02, 18 December 2021 diff hist +23,026 N Ramananda Raya went on to say that those who have no taste for Krsna consciousness or spiritual life are just like crows who take pleasure in eating the bitter nimba fruit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya went on to say that those who have no taste for Kṛṣṇa consciousness or spiritual life are just like cr..." current
- 17:5817:58, 18 December 2021 diff hist +23,245 N Those who are devotees of Radha and Krsna are most fortunate. The bitter nimba fruit is not at all eatable; it is simply full of dry speculation and is only fit for crowlike philosophers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are devotees of Radha and Krsna are most fortunate. The bitter nimba fruit is not at all eatable; it is simply full..." current
- 17:5017:50, 18 December 2021 diff hist +23,165 N It is the poetic cuckoo that eats the seeds of the mango. The unfortunate transcendentalists simply speculate on dry philosophy, whereas the transcendentalists who are in love with Radha and Krsna enjoy fruit just like the cuckoo Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the poetic cuckoo that eats the seeds of the mango. The unfortunate transcendentalists simply speculate on dry philosoph..."
- 17:3417:34, 18 December 2021 diff hist +23,053 N Ramananda Raya replied (to Lord Caitanya) that ultimately some turn into trees and others attain the heavenly planets where they enjoy material happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya replied that ultimately some turn into trees and others attain the heavenly planets where they enjoy materia..."
- 17:2717:27, 18 December 2021 diff hist +23,028 N Lord Caitanya next inquired about those who are after material happiness and liberation from material bondage. "Where do they ultimately go?" He asked Ramananda Raya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya next inquired about those who are after material happiness and liberation from material bondage"|"Where do they..."
- 17:0817:08, 18 December 2021 diff hist +22,886 N Those who worship the so-called void also attain such results - one becomes bereft of life's symptoms and becomes just like a tree or other nonmoving entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who worship the so-called void also attain such results"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..." current
- 16:5216:52, 18 December 2021 diff hist +23,333 N There are many worshipable objects - the impersonalists worship the brahmajyoti, for instance - but by worshiping objects other than Radha and Krsna, one becomes bereft of life's symptoms and becomes just like a tree or other nonmoving entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many worshipable objects—the impersonalists worship the brahmajyoti, for instance—but by worshiping objects othe..."
14 November 2021
- 13:5013:50, 14 November 2021 diff hist +14,406 The conditioned soul eternally suffers the pangs of material existence known as the threefold miseries. He is also subjected to six enemies (such as lust, anger, etc.). Such is the everlasting disease of the conditioned soul No edit summary current
- 13:0913:09, 14 November 2021 diff hist +10,828 The living entities who are expanded by His internal potency are eternally liberated persons, whereas those who are expanded in terms of the material energies are eternally conditioned souls No edit summary current
- 09:1309:13, 14 November 2021 diff hist +7,928 You (Krsna) have appeared in the Yadu dynasty to fulfill Your mission of reclaiming all conditioned souls rotting in the sinful activities of material existence, and this appearance is already famous all over the world No edit summary current
- 09:1009:10, 14 November 2021 diff hist +5,148 There are innumerable conditioned souls rotting in the material world, imprisoned by maya under the spell of sense gratification. The living entity is so entranced by the spell of maya that in conditioned life even a pig feels satisfied No edit summary current
- 09:0909:09, 14 November 2021 diff hist +3,990 The Lord desires, as He has directly said in the Bhagavad-gita, that all conditioned souls, rotting in the kingdom of material energy, come back to Him by giving up all engagements in the material world. This is the most confidential part of knowledge No edit summary current
- 09:0309:03, 14 November 2021 diff hist +5,068 Maharaja Prthu inquired from the four Kumaras about the fallen conditioned souls who are rotting in this material world due to their past bad or inauspicious activities. Is there any possibility for their auspicious spiritual life No edit summary current
- 08:5708:57, 14 November 2021 diff hist +3,708 Yes, the conditioned souls are parts and parcels of the Lord and thus they were with Krsna before being conditioned No edit summary current
- 08:5708:57, 14 November 2021 diff hist +4,340 Those who are sleeping and unconscious are eternally conditioned, but those who are awake understand that they are eternally part and parcel of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna No edit summary current
- 08:5508:55, 14 November 2021 diff hist +5,092 The material energy of the Lord (Krsna), called Durga-sakti, or the superintendent of the prison house, takes charge of the disintegrated parts and parcels, and thus they undergo a conditioned life under the laws of material nature No edit summary current
- 08:5408:54, 14 November 2021 diff hist +6,063 Because these spiritual sparks are all Krsna's parts and parcels, as the Lord states in the Bhagavad-gita (mamaivamsah), they (the conditioned souls) can revive their original position by getting free from material contact. This is pure understanding No edit summary current
- 08:4808:48, 14 November 2021 diff hist +4,531 Captivated conditioned souls have no information of the Lord who is the primeval cause. Nor have they information that the parts and parcels of the body, being detached from the whole body, are no longer the same hand or leg as when attached to the body No edit summary current
- 06:2606:26, 14 November 2021 diff hist +7,373 They (the living entities) have been conditioned from time immemorial because no one can trace out when the living entity, the part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, became rebellious against the supremacy of the Lord No edit summary current
- 06:2606:26, 14 November 2021 diff hist +3,095 The living entities are separated parts and parcels of the Lord, and the conditioned living entities, who are unfit for the spiritual kingdom, are strewn within the material world to enjoy matter to the fullest extent No edit summary current
- 06:0206:02, 14 November 2021 diff hist +67 Category:Conditioned Souls Are Parts and Parcels of God No edit summary current
- 05:3805:38, 14 November 2021 diff hist +3,619 The word durasayat is very significant. Dur refers to trouble or duhkha, miseries. Asayat means "from the shelter." We conditioned souls have taken shelter of the material body, which is full of troubles and miseries No edit summary current
- 05:2705:27, 14 November 2021 diff hist +3,830 If you become conditioned by God, that is your perfection. And if you become conditioned by maya, that is your trouble. You must be conditioned. That is your position. You cannot be independent No edit summary current
- 05:2505:25, 14 November 2021 diff hist +3,615 He (The Supreme Lord) derives ananda, bliss, from His own self. The Lord's body is transcendental, spiritual, but because the conditioned soul has a material body, he has many bodily and mental troubles No edit summary current
- 05:1105:11, 14 November 2021 diff hist +4,080 This material energy is troublesome for the conditioned soul, but it has nothing to do with the liberated souls who are engaged in the service of the Lord No edit summary current
- 05:1005:10, 14 November 2021 diff hist +6,103 The criminal department is troublesome for the criminal but not for the obedient citizen. Similarly, this material energy is troublesome for the conditioned soul, but it has nothing to do with the liberated souls who are engaged in the service of the Lord No edit summary current
- 05:0805:08, 14 November 2021 diff hist +6,191 Due to their contact with the material energy, their existence is always troublesome. Being always in distress, the conditioned soul considers the material energy to be very much disturbing. This fact is explained by a Vaisnava kavi, or poet No edit summary current
- 05:0305:03, 14 November 2021 diff hist +33 When the mind is in the mode of passion, his (the conditioned soul's) activities are troublesome; and when the mind is in the mode of ignorance, he travels in the lower species of life. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
- 04:4804:48, 14 November 2021 diff hist +6,126 When Krsna punishes a demon or conditioned soul, He stops that soul's habit of blaspheming Him, and when the soul becomes completely pure, the Lord takes him back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 04:4204:42, 14 November 2021 diff hist +5,007 Lord Krsna for this reason has appeared. He wants to call the conditioned souls back to Godhead. He wants us to realize that He is the source of the whole universe No edit summary current
- 04:3904:39, 14 November 2021 diff hist +5,417 He's always disturbed, but still, he does not wish to go back to Godhead. Therefore there is a constant endeavor on the part of God to reclaim these conditioned souls No edit summary current
- 04:3804:38, 14 November 2021 diff hist +13,013 For the enlightenment of bewildered conditioned souls, the Supreme Lord has presented voluminous Vedic literatures such as the Vedas, the puranas and the Vedanta-sutra. These are all intended to guide the human being back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 04:3704:37, 14 November 2021 diff hist +26 In conditioned life the consciousness in the body is the cause of bondage, but the same consciousness, when transformed into Krsna consciousness, becomes the cause for one's returning home, back to Godhead No edit summary current
13 November 2021
- 13:4213:42, 13 November 2021 diff hist +82 This is (the four divisions of human society) the arrangement of the SPG so that the conditioned souls will be released from the material condition and return home, back to Godhead. This is the purpose of Krsna's descent on the surface of the earth No edit summary current
- 13:3913:39, 13 November 2021 diff hist +3,511 The Lord is extremely anxious to deliver the conditioned souls, and therefore He instructs all of us to return home, back to Godhead (sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam saranam vraja) - BG 18.66 No edit summary current
- 13:3713:37, 13 November 2021 diff hist +7,820 The fact is that there is a purpose for this creation: to give the conditioned soul a chance to return to his original consciousness, Krsna consciousness, and then return home, back to Godhead, and be completely happy in the spiritual world No edit summary current
- 13:3613:36, 13 November 2021 diff hist +4,698 Material universe created to give the conditioned soul a chance to act to return home, back to Godhead, and servants like Brahmaji, Naradaji, Vyasaji and their company become busy with the same purpose of the Lord No edit summary current
- 12:4512:45, 13 November 2021 diff hist +6,954 When Krsna appeared, Lord Visnu was with Him. Krsna actually appears in order to demonstrate His Vrndavana pastimes and in this way attract the fortunate conditioned souls and invite them back home, back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 12:4412:44, 13 November 2021 diff hist +2,620 This material world is created to give the conditioned souls another chance to go back home, back to Godhead, but most of them do not take advantage of this facility No edit summary current
- 12:3912:39, 13 November 2021 diff hist +6,121 This desire of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is also extreme mercy on His part because it gives the conditioned souls another chance to develop their original consciousness and thus go back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 12:3612:36, 13 November 2021 diff hist +4,069 Their (the initiating and instructing spiritual masters') function is to guide the conditioned souls back home, back to Godhead. Therefore Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami accepted Nityananda Prabhu and the six Gosvamis in the category of guru No edit summary current
- 12:3512:35, 13 November 2021 diff hist +4,484 The material creation by the Lord of creatures (Visnu) is a chance offered to the conditioned souls to come back home - back to Godhead. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
- 12:3312:33, 13 November 2021 diff hist +4,845 One facility is that the conditioned soul can act according to his tendency to lord it over the cosmic manifestation, and the other facility gives the conditioned soul a chance to come back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 12:3212:32, 13 November 2021 diff hist +6,267 Krsna, being very kind, punishes the conditioned soul in one life for such sinful activities and then takes him back home, back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 11:2911:29, 13 November 2021 diff hist +2,381 In each creation, the living entities are given a chance to close their business as conditioned souls. When they misuse this opportunity and do not go back home, back to Godhead, Lord Sankarsana becomes angry No edit summary current
- 11:2211:22, 13 November 2021 diff hist +3,378 As stated in the Vedas (Isopanisad), the Lord is the proprietor of the entire manifested cosmic creation, which presents a chance for the conditioned souls to revive their eternal relationship with the Lord and thus go back to Godhead, back home No edit summary current
- 11:1811:18, 13 November 2021 diff hist +3,038 Anantadeva's main mission is to dissolve this material creation, but He checks His anger and intolerance. This material world is created to give the conditioned souls another chance to go back home, back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 10:1510:15, 13 November 2021 diff hist +83 Vasudeva Datta was so liberal that he requested Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to transfer all offensive activity upon him so the conditioned souls would be purified and go back home, back to Godhead. This prayer was certainly without duplicity No edit summary
- 10:0910:09, 13 November 2021 diff hist +81 The Vedic principles are designed in such a way that the conditioned souls who have come to this material existence may be guided in fulfilling their material desires and at the same time be liberated and go back to Godhead, back home No edit summary current
- 10:0110:01, 13 November 2021 diff hist +5,887 He (Maharaja Pariksit) was very much concerned with how to liberate the conditioned souls from the clutches of maya and take them back home, back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 09:5609:56, 13 November 2021 diff hist +4,827 For enlightening conditioned souls in the material world, all the Vedas and the revealed scriptures are there - expressly to recall the conditioned souls back home, back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 09:4409:44, 13 November 2021 diff hist +7,300 Because we are all part and parcel of the Lord, the Lord is always affectionate to us, and He always tries to get us back home, back to Godhead. But we, the conditioned souls, do not care for Him and run instead after the illusory bodily connections No edit summary current
7 November 2021
- 12:4212:42, 7 November 2021 diff hist +4,262 By the calculations of jyoti, our future is indicated. In other words, all the luminaries - the stars, sun and moon - witness the activities of the conditioned soul. Thus he is awarded a particular type of body No edit summary
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- 11:3411:34, 7 November 2021 diff hist +256 N Category:Miseries of a Conditioned Soul Created page with "Category:Miseries Category:Miseries of Material Existence Category:Threefold Miseries Category:Material Miseries Category:Conditioned Souls Category:Bond..." current
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6 November 2021
- 09:3009:30, 6 November 2021 diff hist +5,068 During the rainy season, the mercantile community cannot move from one place to another and so do not get their desired profit. Nor can the royal order go from one place to another to collect taxes from the people No edit summary current
- 09:2709:27, 6 November 2021 diff hist +6,145 At the Rajasuya-yajna (sacrifice) performed by Maharaja Yudhisthira, there was the greatest assembly of all the elite men of the world, the royal and learned orders No edit summary current
- 09:1509:15, 6 November 2021 diff hist +6,648 As a great fighting hero, Jarasandha was ashamed, and he decided that he would no longer live as a king but would resign from his position in the royal order and go to the forest to practice meditation under severe austerities and penances No edit summary current
1 November 2021
- 14:5914:59, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,209 N "And who is the most worshipable Deity?" Caitanya Mahaprabhu next inquired. Ramananda Raya immediately replied that the transcendental couple, Sri Radha and Krsna, is the ultimate object of worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And who is the most worshipable Deity"|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu next inquired. Ramananda Raya immediately replied that the transce..."
- 14:5314:53, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,988 Unless one hears from the right source, he will misinterpret the pastimes of Radha and Krsna, considering them to be ordinary affairs between a man and woman. In this way one may be misguided No edit summary current
- 14:4814:48, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,149 N By hearing the pastimes of Radha and Krsna, one can get rid of all material lust. If one does not become freed from material lust in this way, then he should not indulge in hearing of the pastimes of Radha and Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by hearing the pastimes of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa, one can get rid of all material lust. If one does not become freed from ma..." current
- 14:4514:45, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,095 N It is stated in SB 10.33.39 that one who hears of the pastimes of Krsna with the gopis will attain the highest platform of devotional service and will be freed from the material lust which overwhelms everyone's heart in the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that one who hears of the pastimes of Krsna with the gopis will attain the highest platform of devotional service and will be..." current
- 14:4314:43, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,871 N Unfortunately it sometimes happens that people do not hear of these pastimes (of Radha and Krsna) from a person who is a realized soul. Thus people are sometimes misguided Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately it sometimes happens that people do not hear of these pastimes from a person who is a realized soul. Thus people..." current
- 14:3414:34, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,013 N Uddhava says that it is best to live in Vrndavana even if one has to live as a plant or creeper. It was in Vrndavana that the Supreme Lord lived and it was there that the gopis worshiped the Supreme Lord, the ultimate goal of all Vedic knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Uddhava says that it is best to live in Vṛndāvana even if one has to live as a plant or creeper. It was in Vṛndāvana tha..." current
- 14:3014:30, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,067 N "Where should a person live, giving up all other pleasures?" Lord Caitanya next inquired. Ramananda replied that one should give up all other pleasures and should live in Vrndavana where Lord Krsna had so many pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Where should a person live, giving up all other pleasures"|"Lord Caitanya next inquired. Ramananda replied that one should giv..." current
- 14:2414:24, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,994 N Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.2.14): It is the Supreme Personality of Godhead alone who is the master of all devotees, whose name one should always chant and who should always be meditated upon and worshiped regularly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the Supreme Personality of Godhead alone who is the master of all devotees, whose name one should always chant and who s..."
- 14:2114:21, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,073 N "And what is the best type of meditation?" Lord Caitanya inquired. "He who always meditates on the lotus feet of Radha and Krsna is the best meditator," Ramananda Raya answered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And what is the best type of meditation"|"He who always meditates on the lotus feet of Radha and Krsna is the best meditator"}..." current
- 14:1714:17, 1 November 2021 diff hist 0 In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 2.2.36) Sukadeva Gosvami confirms that one should always think of the Supreme Personality of Godhead - not only think of Him, but one should also hear and chant His name, fame and glories No edit summary
- 14:1514:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,091 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 2.2.36) Sukadeva Gosvami confirms that one should always think of the Supreme Personality of Godhead - not only think of Him, but one should also hear and chant His name, fame and glories Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami confirms that one should always think of the Supreme Personality of Godhead - not only think of Him, but one..."
- 14:1014:10, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,005 N Krsna has multiple activities, and they are described in many Vedic scriptures. One should always think of those pastimes; that is the best meditation and the highest ecstasy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa has multiple activities, and they are described in many Vedic scriptures. One should always think of those pastime..." current
- 14:0614:06, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,979 N And what do you recommend a person to think of? - Lord Caitanya asked. Ramananda replied that one should always think of the pastimes of Krsna. This is Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya asked. Ramananda replied that one should always think of the pastimes of Krsna. This is Krsna consciousness"|"An..."
- 14:0114:01, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,915 N Lord Caitanya inquired: "What is the most profitable thing in the world, the essence of all auspicious events?" Ramananda Raya replied that there is nothing as profitable as the association of pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What is the most profitable thing in the world, the essence of all auspicious events"|"Ramananda Raya replied that there is no..." current
- 13:5713:57, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,823 N Any intelligent person who tries to understand the pastimes of Radha and Krsna is most fortunate. The songs that tell of those pastimes are the greatest songs in the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any intelligent person who tries to understand the pastimes of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa is most fortunate. The songs that tell..." current
- 13:5413:54, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,787 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.33.36) it is said that the Lord displayed His pastimes in Vrndavana in order to reveal His actual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said that the Lord displayed His pastimes in Vrndavana in order to reveal His actual life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alank..." current
- 13:5113:51, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,136 N There is an immense literature dealing with the transactions between the gopis and Krsna, and anyone who takes shelter of this literature or of the stories about Radha and Krsna can enjoy actual happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is an immense literature dealing with the transactions between the gopīs and Kṛṣṇa, and anyone who takes shelter..."
- 13:4713:47, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,138 N All fictions - dramas and novels - and material songs describe love between men and women. Since people are so attracted to this kind of literature, Krsna appeared in this material world and displayed His transcendental loving affairs with the gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All fictions—dramas and novels—and material songs describe love between men and women. Since people are so attracted to th..."
- 13:4313:43, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,097 N "And out of all songs, what song do you think is the best of all?" Caitanya Mahaprabhu asked. And Ramananda replied that any song which describes the pastimes of Radha and Krsna is the best song. In conditional life, the soul is captivated by sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu asked. And Ramananda replied that any song which describes the pastimes of Radha and Krsna is the best son..."
- 13:3813:38, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,891 N It is stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 6.14.4) that a devotee of Narayana is so rare that one can only find him out of millions and millions of people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that a devotee of Narayana is so rare that one can only find him out of millions and millions of people"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
- 13:3513:35, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,909 N Ramananda replied (to Lord Caitanya) that he who is actually completely saturated with the devotional love for Radha and Krsna is to be considered to be the best of all liberated persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda replied that he who is actually completely saturated with the devotional love for Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa is to be..." current
- 13:3113:31, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,774 N Lord Caitanya asked Ramananda Raya, "Out of many so-called liberated souls, who is actually liberated?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya then asked Ramananda Raya"|"Out of many so-called liberated souls, who is actually liberated"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
- 13:2813:28, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,078 N In the Fifth Canto of Brhad-bhagavatamrta (5.44) it is stated that the association of a pure devotee is more desirable than life itself and that in separation from him one cannot even pass a second happily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Fifth Canto of Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta (5.44) it is stated that the association of a pure devotee is more desirable t..."
- 13:2513:25, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,177 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.30.7) it is stated that if one who is bereft of the association of a pure devotee tries to become happy through society, friendship and love devoid of Krsna consciousness, he is to be considered in the most distressed condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is stated that if one who is bereft of the association of a pure devotee tries to become happy through society, friendship..."
- 13:2213:22, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,805 N When there is no devotee of the Lord present, there is great suffering in society, and association with other people becomes painful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when there is no devotee of the Lord present, there is great suffering in society, and association with other people becomes p..." current
- 13:1813:18, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,988 N When Lord Caitanya asked Ramananda Raya what is considered to be the most painful existence, Ramananda Raya replied that separation from a pure devotee constitutes the most painful existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya asked Rāmānanda Rāya what is considered to be the most painful existence, Rāmānanda Rāya replied that..." current
- 13:1513:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,064 N If one takes shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead or is elevated to the supreme state of love of Godhead, he has nothing more to aspire to. Although such devotees can attain whatever they desire from the Lord, they do not ask anything from Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one takes shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead or is elevated to the supreme state of love of Godhead, he has noth..." current
- 13:1013:10, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,033 N It is recorded in Srimad-Bhagavatam that Maharaja Dhruva sought out the Supreme Lord because he wanted to get some land, but when he finally saw Krsna, he said, "I am so pleased, I don't want anything" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is recorded in Srimad-Bhagavatam that Maharaja Dhruva sought out the Supreme Lord because he wanted to get some land, but w..."
- 13:0613:06, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,774 N When one comes to the spiritual platform of Krsna consciousness, he can understand that there are no riches more valuable than love of Radha-Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one comes to the spiritual platform of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he can understand that there are no riches more valuabl..."
- 12:5812:58, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,056 N Lord Caitanya asked Ramananda Raya, "What is the most valuable thing in the world?" Ramananda Raya replied that he who has love for Radha-Krsna possesses the most valuable jewel and the greatest riches Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya next asked Ramananda Raya"|"What is the most valuable thing in the world"|"Ramananda Raya replied that he who ha..."
- 12:5412:54, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,958 N In the Narayana-vyuha-stava prayers it is said that if even the great Brahma is not a devotee of the Lord, he is most insignificant, whereas if a microbe is a devotee of the Lord, he is most famous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Nārāyaṇa-vyūha-stava prayers it is said that if even the great Brahmā is not a devotee of the Lord, he is most in..."
- 12:5012:50, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,942 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.13.4) it is stated that there are many students of the Vedas, but one who is always thinking of the Supreme Personality of Godhead within his heart is the best student of all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is also stated that there are many students of the Vedas, but one who is always thinking of the Supreme Personality of Godh..."
- 12:4612:46, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,210 N Out of many, many thousands of Vedantists, there may be one person who is famous as a devotee of Lord Visnu. There are many devotees of Visnu, and out of them, he who is unfiinching in his devotion is eligible to enter into the kingdom of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"out of many, many thousands of such Vedāntists, there may be one person who is famous as a devotee of Lord Viṣṇu. There a..." current
- 12:4312:43, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,996 N The Garuda Purana points out that out of many thousands of brahmanas, one may be expert in performing sacrifices, and out of thousands of such expert brahmanas, one brahmana may be expert in the knowledge of the Vedanta-sutra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Garuḍa Purāṇa points out that out of many thousands of brāhmaṇas, one may be expert in performing sacrifices, and..."
- 12:4012:40, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,235 N In the Adi Purana it is said that liberation and transcendental life follow all the devotees of God. In the Brhan-naradiya Purana it is stated that even personalities like Brahma and other demigods do not know the value of a devotee of the SP of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Ādi Purāṇa it is said that liberation and transcendental life follow all the devotees of God. In the Bṛhan-nārad..." current
- 12:3512:35, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,913 N Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.19) Krsna tells Arjuna: After many births and deaths, he who is actually in knowledge surrenders unto Me, knowing Me to be the cause of all causes and all that is. Such a great soul is very rare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After many births and deaths, he who is actually in knowledge surrenders unto Me, knowing Me to be the cause of all causes and..."
- 12:3112:31, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,992 N Concerning talks between Narada and Pundarika, Yudhisthira said, "He is most famous and can deliver all others who, after many, many births, comes to understand that he is the servant of Vasudeva" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is most famous and can deliver all others who, after many, many births, comes to understand that he is the servant of Vasud..."
- 12:2812:28, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,864 N In the Garuda Purana it is said to be more rare to be a famous devotee of the Supreme Lord in the age of Kali than to be a demigod such as Brahma or Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Garuḍa Purāṇa it is said to be more rare to be a famous devotee of the Supreme Lord in the age of Kali than to be..."
- 12:2512:25, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,255 N The twelve authorities are Brahma, Narada, Lord Siva, Manu, Kapila, Prahlada, Janaka, Bhisma, Sukadeva Gosvami, Bali, Yamaraja and the Kumaras. These personalities are still remembered because they were all great stalwart devotees of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These authorities are Brahmā, Nārada, Lord Śiva, Manu, Kapila, Prahlāda, Janaka, Bhīṣma, Śukadeva Gosvāmī, Bali, Yam..."
- 12:2012:20, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,323 N According to SB, there are twelve authorities, & they are all famous because they were all great devotees of the Lord. These authorities are Brahma, Narada, Lord Siva, Manu, Kapila, Prahlada, Janaka, Bhisma, Sukadeva Gosvami, Bali, Yamaraja & the Kumaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, there are twelve authorities, and they are all famous because they were all great devotees..."
- 12:1512:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,074 N It is deplorable to become famous on the basis of the body or to become known as a man of spiritually developed consciousness without knowing the supreme spirit, Visnu. Real fame can only be had if one attains Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is deplorable to become famous on the basis of the body or to become known as a man of spiritually developed consciousness..." current
- 12:0912:09, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,869 N It is only due to ignorance that everyone is striving after the name, fame and profit that are connected with the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is only due to ignorance that everyone is striving after the name, fame and profit that are connected with the body"}} {{no..." current
- 12:0612:06, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,851 N No one knows that all this material name, fame and profit belong to the temporary material body and that as soon as the body is finished, all name, fame and profit are finished also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no one knows that all this material name, fame and profit belong to the temporary material body and that as soon as the body i..." current
- 12:0312:03, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,859 N In the material world, everyone is striving for three things: he wants his name to be perpetuated, he wants his fame to be broadcast all over the world, and he wants some profit from his material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, everyone is striving for three things: he wants his name to be perpetuated, he wants his fame to be bro..." current
- 12:0012:00, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,606 N One who is famous as a Krsna conscious man enjoys eternal fame Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is famous as a Krsna conscious man enjoys eternal fame"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..."
- 11:2711:27, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,624 N Love of Godhead can gradually develop in such a way that transcendental pleasure is increased to the highest stage for the real devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Love of Godhead can gradually develop in such a way that transcendental pleasure is increased to the highest stage for the rea..."
- 11:2011:20, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,077 N When a devotee glorifies the Lord's name, fame and so on, he becomes almost like an insane man, and in that condition he sometimes laughs, sometimes cries and sometimes dances. He continues in this way without even considering his situation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when he glorifies the Lord's name, fame and so on, he becomes almost like an insane man, and in that condition he sometimes la..." current
- 11:1511:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,028 A person engaged in devotional service becomes heartsick when singing the glories of the Supreme Lord. Because the Lord is very dear to him, when he glorifies the Lord's name, fame and so on, he becomes almost like an insane man No edit summary current
- 11:1311:13, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,693 N Even if one is very learned, it is very difficult for him to understand a pure devotee who is in love with the Lord. This is also confirmed in Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is very learned, it is very difficult for him to understand a pure devotee who is in love with the Lord. This is a..." current
- 11:1011:10, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,825 N Lord Caitanya informed Sanatana Gosvami that no one can understand the person who has developed love of Krsna. No one can understand his words, his activities or his symptoms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He informed Sanātana Gosvāmī that no one can understand the person who has developed love of Kṛṣṇa. No one can unders..."
- 11:0511:05, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,769 N All the descriptions of the bhava stage of devotional service were quoted by Lord Caitanya to Sanatana Gosvami. Lord Caitanya next proceeded to describe the symptoms of actual love for Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these descriptions of the bhāva stage of devotional service were quoted by Lord Caitanya to Sanātana Gosvāmī. Lord Cai..."
- 11:0211:02, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,866 N Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (NOD 1.2.156): "O lotus-eyed one, when will I be able to always chant Your holy name, and being inspired by that chanting, when will I be able to dance on the banks of the Yamuna?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O lotus-eyed one, when will I be able to always chant Your holy name, and being inspired by that chanting, when will I be able..." current
- 10:5710:57, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,719 N A verse appears again in krsna-karnamrta (92): "The body of Krsna is so nice, and His face is so beautiful. Everything about Him is sweet and fragrant" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A similar verse appears again in krsna-karnamrta (92)"|"The body of Krsna is so nice, and His face is so beautiful. Everything..."
- 10:5310:53, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,672 N Pure devotees are always anxious to describe the glories of Krsna and to live in a place where He exhibited His pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pure devotees are always anxious to describe the glories of Kṛṣṇa and to live in a place where He exhibited His pastimes..." current
- 10:4910:49, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,787 N Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (NOD 1.3.38) in which Rupa Gosvami states: "O Govinda! This young girl with tears in her eyes is crying in a sweet voice, chanting Your glories" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Govinda! This young girl with tears in her eyes is crying in a sweet voice, chanting Your glories"|"Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (..."
- 10:4510:45, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,704 N Krsna-karnamrta (32): Although my (Bilvamangala's) eyes are anxious to see You (Krsna) and Your face, I cannot see You. Please let me know what I shall do Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although my eyes are anxious to see You and Your face, I cannot see You. Please let me know what I shall do"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
- 10:3910:39, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,012 N Krsna-karnamrta (32): O Krsna, O wonderful flute player, the beauty of Your boyhood activities is very wonderful in this world. You know the agitation of my mind, and I know what You are. No one knows how confidential our relationship is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Kṛṣṇa, O wonderful flute player, the beauty of Your boyhood activities is very wonderful in this world. You know the a..." current
- 10:2410:24, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,041 N Such a devotee (like Sanatana Gosvami), being touched deeply by such strong desires (of achieving Krsna), always chants 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|"Such a devotee, being touched deeply by such strong desires, always chants Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa K..."
- 10:2010:20, 1 November 2021 diff hist +40,498 N Sanatana Gosvami composed: I am not born in a high family. Nonetheless, O darling of the damsels of Vraja, I still maintain hopes of achieving You, and these hopes are always disturbing me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am not even born in a high family. Nonetheless, O darling of the damsels of Vraja, I still maintain hopes of achieving You,..." current
- 10:1510:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,906 N Sanatana composed: I am poor in love of Godhead, and I have no asset for hearing about devotional service. Nor do I have any understanding of the science of devotional service, nor any cultivation of knowledge, nor any righteous activities to my credit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am poor in love of Godhead, and I have no asset for hearing about devotional service. Nor do I have any understanding of the..." current
- 10:0910:09, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,088 N In the Padma Purana another instance of pure devotion is found. There it is recorded that the king, although the most elevated of human beings, was begging from door to door and was even praying to the candalas, the lowest members of human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Padma Purāṇa another instance of pure devotion is found. There it is recorded that the king, although the most eleva..."
- 10:0210:02, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,212 A person who has developed bhava in devotional service. Such a person thinks of himself as the most wretched, and his only satisfaction is in thinking that some day or other Krsna will be kind enough to favor him by engaging him in devotional service No edit summary current
- 09:5709:57, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,592 N Any devotee who is acting in devotional service dedicates his life and body for the purpose of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any devotee who is acting in devotional service dedicates his life and body for the purpose of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
- 09:5309:53, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,091 Pure devotees of the Lord always pray to the Supreme Lord with tears in their eyes; their minds are always engaged in recollecting the activities of the Lord, and their bodies are always engaged in offering obeisances. In this way they are satisfied No edit summary current
- 09:5209:52, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,800 N Consequently devotee does not like the benefits derived from fruitive activity, yogic meditation or the cultivation of knowledge. His attachment is to discourses which are favorably related to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Consequently he does not like the benefits derived from fruitive activity, yogic meditation or the cultivation of knowledge. H..." current
- 09:4709:47, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,548 N A devotee is always anxious to see that his time is not wasted in anything which is not connected with Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a devotee is always anxious to see that his time is not wasted in anything which is not connected with Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|..." current
- 09:0609:06, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,960 N King Pariksit said: I do not mind if I am immediately bitten by the snake sent by the brahmana boy's curse. Let the snake bite me as it likes. I shall be pleased if all of you present here will go on chanting the message of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I do not mind if I am immediately bitten by the snake sent by the brāhmaṇa boy's curse. Let the snake bite me as it likes...."
- 08:4308:43, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,108 N King Pariksit affords a good example of bhava. When sitting on the banks of the Ganges waiting to meet his death, he said: "All the brahmanas present here, as well as Mother Ganges, should know that I am a soul completely surrendered to Krsna" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Parīkṣit affords a good example of bhāva. When sitting on the banks of the Ganges waiting to meet his death, he said:..."
- 08:3608:36, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,031 N A person in bhava is very much attached to gratifying the Lord and in chanting or hearing about the Lord, and he is always attached to describing the transcendental qualities of the Lord. He also prefers to live in holy places like Mathura or Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is very much attached to gratifying the Lord and in chanting or hearing about the Lord, and he is always attached to descri..."
- 08:2708:27, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,846 N Since he (a person in bhava) is fully convinced of his progress, he is always confident and keeps himself busy to achieve the highest goal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since he is fully convinced of his progress, he is always confident and keeps himself busy to achieve the highest goal"}} {{no..." current
- 08:1908:19, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,682 A person in bhava is confident in his work, and he is never under the impression that he is not making progress toward the supreme goal of life - going back to Godhead No edit summary
- 08:1508:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,901 N Even if he (a person who has developed from faith to the stage of bhava) has no engagement, he will find some work to do for Krsna's satisfaction. Nor does such a person like anything which is not connected with Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if he has no engagement, he will find some work to do for Kṛṣṇa's satisfaction. Nor does such a person like anythin..." current
- 08:0808:08, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,221 A person who has developed from faith to the stage of bhava, states that such a person is never agitated even if there are causes for agitation. Nor does such a person waste his time even for a moment; he is always anxious to do something for Krsna No edit summary current
- 08:0208:02, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,927 N Only by the association of pure devotees can one develop a taste for Krsna consciousness, and when he tries to apply Krsna consciousness in his life, he can achieve everything up to the stage of bhava and prema Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only by the association of pure devotees can one develop a taste for Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and when he tries to apply K..."
- 07:5207:52, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,861 N After one makes further progress (in devotional service by following regulative principles), he attains the state called bhava, which is permanent. When such love of God increases, it reaches the highest stage of love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after one makes further progress, he attains the state called bhāva, which is permanent. When such love of God increases, it..."
- 07:4707:47, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,212 The first requirement is faith; it is due to faith that one associates with pure devotees, and, by such association, develops devotional service. As devotional service develops, one's misgivings diminish. Then one is situated in firm conviction No edit summary current
- 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"}}..." current
- 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..." current
- 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"..." current
- 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