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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
24 October 2021
- 13:5913:59, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,127 N The perfection of the rasa dance was considered to be complete due to Radharani's presence, and in Her absence Krsna considered the dance to be disrupted. Therefore He left the arena to search Her out Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The perfection of the rāsa dance was considered to be complete due to Rādhārāṇī's presence, and in Her absence Kṛṣ..."
- 13:4613:46, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,061 N When Radharani left the area of the rasa dance out of anger at not receiving special treatment, Krsna became very sorrowful to see Her absent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Rādhārāṇī left the area of the rāsa dance out of anger at not receiving special treatment, Kṛṣṇa became very..." current
- 13:4113:41, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,025 N As described in Ujjvala-nilamani: "The path of loving affairs is just like the movement of a snake. Amongst young lovers, there are two kinds of mentality - causeless and causal" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As described in Ujjvala-nilamani"|"The path of loving affairs is just like the movement of a snake. Amongst young lovers, ther..."
- 13:3813:38, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,369 N In the rasa dance Krsna expanded Himself and placed Himself between every two gopis, but He was especially present with Radharani. However, Radharani was not pleased with Krsna's behavior Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the rāsa dance Kṛṣṇa expanded Himself and placed Himself between every two gopīs, but He was especially present wit..." current
- 13:3313:33, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,027 N Although there were many gopis to dance with Krsna, Krsna especially wanted to dance with Radharani Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although there were many gopīs to dance with Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa especially wanted to dance with Rādhārāṇī"}} {{no..." current
- 13:3113:31, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,169 N Ramananda Raya pointed out that when one discusses the purport of these two special verses of Gita-govinda (3.1-2), he can relish the highest nectar of Krsna's and Radha's loving affairs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya pointed out that when one discusses the purport of these two special verses of Gīta-govinda (3.1-2), he can..." current
- 13:2813:28, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,368 N Krsna was very much afflicted by Radharani's absence and, being thus mentally distressed, began to search Her out along the banks of the Yamuna. Failing to find Her, He entered the bushes of Vrndavana and began to lament Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa was very much afflicted by Rādhārāṇī's absence and, being thus mentally distressed, began to search Her out..." current
- 13:2213:22, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,369 N In Gita-govinda there is a verse which states that the enemy of Kamsa, Krsna, also wanted to be entangled in love affairs with women and thus simply took Radharani away and left the company of the other damsels of Vraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Gīta-govinda there is a verse which states that the enemy of Kaṁsa, Kṛṣṇa, also wanted to be entangled in love aff..." current
- 13:1713:17, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,085 N Krsna was desirous of seeing Radharani in order to fulfill the purpose of the rasa dance, but not seeing Radharani there, He became very sorrowful and went to search Her out Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa was desirous of seeing Rādhārāṇī in order to fulfill the purpose of the rāsa dance, but not seeing Rādhār..." current
- 13:1413:14, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,189 N Ramananda Raya continued his descriptions. During one performance of the rasa dance, Radharani suddenly left the area, as if She were angry that no special attention was being shown Her Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya thus continued his descriptions. During one performance of the rāsa dance, Rādhārāṇī suddenly left th..." current
- 13:1113:11, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,098 N Ramananda Raya said (to Lord Caitanya), "Now let us relish the transcendental loving affairs between Krsna and Radha. These have no comparison in this material world" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now let us relish the transcendental loving affairs between Krsna and Radha. These have no comparison in this material world"}..."
- 12:1812:18, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,077 N Amongst the other gopis Radharani was not so much an object of special love, Krsna stole Her away from the area of the rasa dance and showed Her special favor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"amongst the other gopīs Rādhārāṇī was not so much an object of special love, Kṛṣṇa stole Her away from the area o..." current
- 12:1412:14, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,020 N Ramananda Raya continued to point out that when Krsna danced amongst the gopis He thought, "I am not giving any special attention to Radharani" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ramananda Raya continued to point out that when Krsna danced amongst the gopis He thought"|"I am not giving any special attent..." current
- 12:1012:10, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,097 N The Lord said (to Ramananda Raya) that He was enjoying with great relish the descriptions of the loving affairs between Krsna and the gopis. "It is as if a river of nectar is flowing from your lips," He said Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord also said that He was enjoying with great relish the descriptions of the loving affairs between Kṛṣṇa and the g..." current
- 12:0612:06, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,179 N When Lord Caitanya heard Ramananda Raya speak of the loving affairs between Krsna and Radharani, He said, "Please go further. Go on and on" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya heard Ramananda Raya speak of the loving affairs between Krsna and Radharani, He said"|"Please go further...." current
- 11:5011:50, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,222 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.30.28) it is stated that Radharani and the gopis render the highest perfectional loving service to the Lord and that the Lord is so pleased with them that He does not wish to leave the company of Srimati Radharani Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is also stated that Radharani and the gopis render the highest perfectional loving service to the Lord and that the Lord is..."
- 11:4611:46, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,294 N In the Padma Purana it is stated that just as Radharani is dear to Krsna, similarly the kunda known as Radhakunda is also very dear to Him. Radharani is the only gopi who is dearer to Krsna than all the other gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Padma Purāṇa it is stated that just as Rādhārāṇī is dear to Kṛṣṇa, similarly the kuṇḍa known as Rād..." current
- 11:4111:41, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,220 N Lord Caitanya exhibited the mode of Srimati Radharani when She was contacted from Dvaraka by Sri Krsna. Such transcendental love is not possible for any common man; therefore one should not imitate the highest perfectional stage exhibited by Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya exhibited the mode of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī when She was contacted from Dvārakā by Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Suc..." current
- 11:2711:27, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,171 N One who wants to be elevated to the transcendental stage of perfection should follow in the footsteps of the damsels of Vraja as an assistant maidservant of the gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who wants to be elevated to the transcendental stage of perfection should follow in the footsteps of the damsels of Vraja..."
- 11:1911:19, 24 October 2021 diff hist +15,873 N If one tries to follow in the footsteps of the gopis, one may become situated in the highest stage of transcendental love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yet if one tries to follow in the footsteps of the gopīs, he may become situated in the highest stage of transcendental love"..."
- 11:1611:16, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,065 N No common man can understand the ecstasy of transcendental love between Radharani and Krsna, nor can he understand the transcendental flavor of the transcendental love between Krsna and the gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No common man can understand the ecstasy of transcendental love between Rādhārāṇī and Kṛṣṇa, nor can he understand..."
- 11:1211:12, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,261 N There is certainly transcendental intimacy between the damsels of Vraja and Krsna, Ramananda pointed out, but out of all the relationships, the relationship between Radharani and Krsna in conjugal love is the most perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is certainly transcendental intimacy between the damsels of Vraja and Kṛṣṇa, Rāmānanda pointed out, but out of a..." current
- 11:0811:08, 24 October 2021 diff hist +15,915 N Ramananda Raya remarked that this was the first time that he had been asked to go further than the gopis in an attempt to understand Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya remarked that this was the first time that he had been asked to go further than the gopīs in an attempt to..." current
- 11:0511:05, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,150 N Although Lord Caitanya accepted the highest realization of the Supreme Lord as conjugal lover, He nonetheless requested Ramananda Raya to proceed further Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Lord Caitanya accepted this as the highest realization of the Supreme Lord as conjugal lover, He nonetheless requeste..."
- 10:5710:57, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,213 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.33.7) it is confirmed that although Krsna, the son of Devaki, is the last word in superexcellence and beauty, when He is amongst the gopis it appears that He is a sublime jewel set amongst divine golden craftsmanship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is confirmed that although Krsna, the son of Devaki, is the last word in superexcellence and beauty, when He is amongst the..." current
- 10:4910:49, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,204 N Although Sri Krsna, the SP of Godhead, embodies all superexcellence and beauty, when He is amongst the damsels of Vraja, He is known as Gopijanavallabha. The devotees cannot relish the beauty of the Supreme Lord more than the damsels of Vraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, embodies all superexcellence and beauty, when He is amongst th..." current
- 10:4010:40, 24 October 2021 diff hist +15,858 N Those who are expert devotees do not accept such amalgamations which are against the conclusions of pure devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are expert devotees do not accept such amalgamations which are against the conclusions of pure devotional service"}}..." current
- 10:3210:32, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,157 N If one equalizes Rukminiramana, Radharamana, Narayana or any other name of the Supreme Lord, he commits the fault of overlapping tastes, which is technically called rasabhasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one equalizes Rukmiṇīramaṇa, Rādhāramaṇa, Nārāyaṇa or any other name of the Supreme Lord, he commits the fault..." current
- 10:2810:28, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,348 N Although the husband of Rukmini and Radha's Krsna are on the same level in the ordinary sense, still, in the spiritual world, the names indicate different understandings of various aspects of Krsna's transcendental personality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the husband of Rukmiṇī and Rādhā's Kṛṣṇa are on the same level in the ordinary sense, still, in the spirit..." current
- 10:1810:18, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,119 N The gopis of Vrndavana do not like to see Krsna as the husband of Rukmini, nor do they address Him as Rukminiramana. In Vrndavana Krsna is addressed as Radhakrsna, or Krsna, the property of Radharani Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the gopīs of Vṛndāvana do not like to see Kṛṣṇa as the husband of Rukmiṇī, nor do they address Him as Rukmiṇīr..." current
- 10:0010:00, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,097 N The devotees of Krsna do not relish devotional service to Narayana because devotional service to Krsna is so attractive that Krsna's devotees do not desire to worship any other form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees of Kṛṣṇa do not relish devotional service to Nārāyaṇa because devotional service to Kṛṣṇa is so a..." current
- 09:5409:54, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,074 N Even the transcendental relationship experienced by a devotee of Narayana in Vaikuntha is incomplete in that it is not realization of a relationship with Krsna in Goloka Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the transcendental relationship experienced by a devotee of Nārāyaṇa in Vaikuṇṭha is incomplete in that it is not..."
- 09:4909:49, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,054 N Paramatma realization, realization of the Supersoul, full realization of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, for the all-pervading nature of the Supreme Lord is but a partial representation of His opulence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Paramātmā realization, realization of the Supersoul, full realization of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, for the all-per..."
- 09:3709:37, 24 October 2021 diff hist +15,957 N In Brahman realization, the six opulences are not realized in full; therefore Brahman realization is not complete understanding of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Brahman realization, the six opulences are not realized in full; therefore Brahman realization is not complete understandin..."
- 03:3703:37, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,121 N The conception of God as the creator includes only the external feature. Similarly, when we call the Supreme Lord Brahman, we cannot have any understanding of the six opulences of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the conception of God as the creator includes only the external feature. Similarly, when we call the Supreme Lord Brahman, we..." current
- 03:2603:26, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,161 N One cannot fully realize the essence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead by understanding the name of the creator because this material creation is a function of the external energy of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot fully realize the essence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead by understanding the name of the creator because th..." current
- 03:2103:21, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,295 N The Lord has different names, and these names indicate different functions. The aspect of the Supreme Lord as the creator is different from the aspect of the Lord as Narayana. Some of the names of the Lord as the creator are conceived by materialistic men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord has different names, and these names indicate different functions. The aspect of the Supreme Lord as the creator is d..." current
- 03:1703:17, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,397 N God is known as Paramatma, the Supersoul, Brahman the Supreme Absolute, Srstikarta the creator, Narayana the transcendental Lord, Rukminiramana the husband of Rukmini, Gopinatha the enjoyer of the gopis, and Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is known as Paramātmā, the Supersoul, Brahman the Supreme Absolute, Sṛṣṭikartā the creator, Nārāyaṇa the trans..." current
- 03:1303:13, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,261 N Because the Lord is on the absolute platform, there is no difference between the holy name of the Lord and the Supreme Lord Himself. There are different names for the Supreme Lord, and these names have different purposes and meanings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Lord is on the absolute platform, there is no difference between the holy name of the Lord and the Supreme Lord Hi..." current
- 03:0703:07, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,005 N In the Sapta-sati it is found that King Suratha and a merchant named Samadhi worshiped mahamaya for material opulence. Thus one should not mistakenly equalize yogamaya and mahamaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Sapta-śatī it is found that King Suratha and a merchant named Samādhi worshiped mahāmāyā for material opulence. T..." current
- 03:0303:03, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,077 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam it is found that when the gopis of Vrndavana desired Krsna as their husband, they prayed to the spiritual energy, yogamaya, for the fulfillment of their desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it is found that when the gopīs of Vṛndāvana desired Kṛṣṇa as their husband, they prayed to..."
- 02:5902:59, 24 October 2021 diff hist +16,012 N Those who are after material opulence and material happiness place themselves under the care of the material energy, mahamaya, or under the care of material demigods like Lord Siva and others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yet those who are after material opulence and material happiness place themselves under the care of the material energy, mahā..."
- 02:5702:57, 24 October 2021 diff hist +15,992 N When the living entity puts himself under the direction of yogamaya instead of mahamaya, he gradually becomes a devotee of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the living entity puts himself under the direction of yogamāyā instead of mahāmāyā, he gradually becomes a devotee o..." current
- 02:5402:54, 24 October 2021 diff hist +15,908 N Yogamaya is the internal potency of the Supreme Lord; she also works under the Lord's direction, but she works in the spiritual world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yogamaya is the internal potency of the Supreme Lord; she also works under the Lord's direction, but she works in the spiritua..."
- 02:5102:51, 24 October 2021 diff hist +15,968 N In the spiritual world, there is another energy, the superior spiritual energy, or internal energy, which acts under the direction of yogamaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the spiritual world, there is another energy, the superior spiritual energy, or internal energy, which acts under the direc..." current
17 October 2021
- 14:4814:48, 17 October 2021 diff hist +15,928 N All the demigods as well as the external energy herself, Durgadevi, and all the different departmental directors are but servants of the Supreme Lord in the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the demigods as well as the external energy herself, Durgadevi, and all the different departmental directors are but serva..." current
- 14:4514:45, 17 October 2021 diff hist +15,832 N The sun works just like the eye of the Supreme Lord, and Brahma works just as the reflected light of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sun works just like the eye of the Supreme Lord, and Brahmā works just as the reflected light of the Supreme Lord"}} {{no..." current
- 14:4014:40, 17 October 2021 diff hist +16,161 In Brahma-samhita it is stated that the workings of the supremely powerful superintendent, Durga, are but shadowy indications of the workings of the Supreme Lord No edit summary current
- 14:3614:36, 17 October 2021 diff hist +15,872 N The demigods are actually order carriers of the Supreme Lord, and they help manage the material creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods are actually order carriers of the Supreme Lord, and they help manage the material creation"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..." current
- 14:3314:33, 17 October 2021 diff hist +16,285 N The great spiritual energy known as mahamaya, the superintendent of the material world, and the material departmental directors, the demigods, as well as the products of external energy of the God, are but perverted reflections of the opulence of the God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great spiritual energy known as jaḍādhiṣṭhātrī, or mahāmāyā, the superintendent of the material world, and the..." current
- 14:2814:28, 17 October 2021 diff hist +16,254 N Devotional service of the Lord is ever green, and it is increasingly transcendentally pleasing. Thus there is a gulf of difference between the results derived from devotional service and those derived from religious rituals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service of the Lord is ever green, and it is increasingly transcendentally pleasing. Thus there is a gulf of differ..."
- 14:2214:22, 17 October 2021 diff hist +16,285 N By executing religious rituals one can achieve economic development, sense gratification or liberation (merging into the existence of the Supreme), but the results of transcendental devotional service are completely different from such temporary benefits Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By executing religious rituals one can achieve economic development, sense gratification or liberation (merging into the exist..."
- 14:1914:19, 17 October 2021 diff hist +15,788 N The difference between executing ordinary religious activities and devotional service is very great Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The difference between executing ordinary religious activities and devotional service is very great"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|A..."
- 14:1014:10, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,140 N By the results of fruitive activities, one can either go to the heavenly planets or the hellish ones Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the results of fruitive activities, one can either go to the heavenly planets or the hellish ones"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..." current
- 14:0814:08, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,323 N The results of devotional service rendered in full Krsna consciousness cannot be compared to the results of demigod worship, fruitive activity or mental speculation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The results of devotional service rendered in full Krsna consciousness cannot be compared to the results of demigod worship, f..."
- 14:0414:04, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,502 N It is not a fact that everyone and anyone can reach the Supreme Personality of Godhead by worshiping material demigods. It is therefore surprising that a man can imagine that he will become perfect by worshiping the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not a fact that everyone and anyone can reach the Supreme Personality of Godhead by worshiping material demigods. It is..." current
- 13:5913:59, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,373 N The Supreme Lord awards the benediction of His association only to those who worship Him, and not to those who worship the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Lord awards the benediction of His association only to those who worship Him, and not to those who worship the dem..." current
- 13:5713:57, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,575 N Demigod worship is discouraged in BG: Men of small intelligence worship the demigods, & their fruits are limited and temporary. Those who worship the demigods go to the planets of the demigods, but My devotees ultimately reach My supreme planet - BG 7.23 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Men of small intelligence worship the demigods, and their fruits are limited and temporary. Those who worship the demigods go..."
- 13:5213:52, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,652 N If one worships the demigods, the external energy of the Lord can award some results, but this is not to say that one can attain the Supreme Lord by such worship. Indeed, their worship is discouraged in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one worships the demigods, the external energy of the Lord can award some results, but this is not to say that one can atta..." current
- 13:4913:49, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,642 N Such views (of a class of common men) may be very pleasing to an ordinary person, but they are full of misconceptions. One who worships the demigods, motivated by material lust, cannot attain the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such views may be very pleasing to an ordinary person, but they are full of misconceptions. One who worships the demigods, mot..." current
- 13:4513:45, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,683 N A class of common men maintain that it does not matter how the Absolute Truth is addressed, for all names are one and the same. They give the example of a man with many names; if he is called by any of those names, he will answer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they maintain that it does not matter how the Absolute Truth is addressed, for all names are one and the same. They give the e..." current
- 13:3313:33, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,849 N A class of common men claim that one can accept many different paths & still reach the same place, & they maintain that the Supreme Absolute Truth may be worshiped either as the Goddess Kali, or Goddess Durga, or Lord Siva, Ganesa, Rama, Hari, or Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They claim that one can accept many different paths and still reach the same place, and they maintain that the Supreme Absolut..."
- 13:2913:29, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,655 N Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati has remarked that there is a class of common men claim that one can approach the Supreme Lord either through fruitive activities, speculative knowledge, meditation or austerity and that any one of the methods will succeed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They claim that one can approach the Supreme Lord either through fruitive activities, speculative knowledge, meditation or aus..." current
- 13:2513:25, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,727 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Maharaja has remarked that there is a class of common men who claim that anyone and everyone can worship the Supreme Lord according to his own invented mode of worship and still attain the SP of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Gosvāmī Mahārāja has remarked that there is a class of common men who claim that anyon..." current
- 13:2013:20, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,403 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.32.22) Krsna told the gopis: Since I am unable to repay your love, you have to be pleased with your own activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since I am unable to repay your love, you have to be pleased with your own activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{..." current
- 13:1813:18, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,400 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.32.22) Krsna told the gopis: You have been able to give up all attachment for material enjoyment, and you have searched after Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have been able to give up all attachment for material enjoyment, and you have searched after Me"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|A..." current
- 13:1613:16, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,579 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.32.22) Krsna told the gopis: Your relationship with Me is completely transcendental, and it is not possible for Me to offer anything in exchange for your love, even after many births Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your relationship with Me is completely transcendental, and it is not possible for Me to offer anything in exchange for your l..." current
- 12:0912:09, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,701 N If a devotee wants to worship Krsna in conjugal love, Krsna plays the part of a husband or paramour perfectly. However, Krsna Himself has admitted that His loving relationship with the damsels of Vraja in conjugal love is the highest perfectional stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a devotee wants to worship Kṛṣṇa in conjugal love, Kṛṣṇa plays the part of a husband or paramour perfectly. How..." current
- 12:0512:05, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,661 N If one wants a relationship with Krsna as master and servant, Krsna plays the part of the perfect master. For one who wants Krsna as a son in the parental relationship, Krsna plays the part of a perfect son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one wants a relationship with Kṛṣṇa as master and servant, Kṛṣṇa plays the part of the perfect master. For one..." current
- 12:0112:01, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,564 N It is said that Lord Krsna, in relation with His devotees, accepts all kinds of devotional service according to the aptitude of the devotee. In this way, Krsna reciprocates to a devotee's needs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that Lord Kṛṣṇa, in relation with His devotees, accepts all kinds of devotional service according to the apti..." current
- 11:5611:56, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,746 N As stated in SB 10.82.44: "Devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the life of every living entity." Indeed, the Lord informed the damsels of Vraja that their love for Him was the only cause of their achieving His association Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the life of every living entity"|"Indeed, the Lord informed the da..." current
- 11:3011:30, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,168 N The relationship with Krsna in conjugal love is accepted as the highest perfectional stage of love of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the relationship with Kṛṣṇa in conjugal love is accepted as the highest perfectional stage of love of God"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 11:2711:27, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,447 N Just as various characteristics develop in the progression from ether down to earth, so the five characteristics of devotion develop and are all found in the relationship of conjugal love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as various characteristics develop in the progression from ether down to earth, so the five characteristics of devotion d..." current
- 11:2311:23, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,401 N Caitanya-caritamrta states that earth, water, fire, air and ether (the five gross elements) are developed from subtle forms to grosser forms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya-caritāmṛta states that earth, water, fire, air and ether (the five gross elements) are developed from subtle forms..." current
- 11:2111:21, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,537 N Sound is found in ether, but in air there is sound and touch. When fire is added, there is sound, touch and form as well. When water is added, there is sound, touch, form and taste, and when earth is added, there is sound, touch, form, taste and smell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sound is found in ether, but in air there is sound and touch. When fire is added, there is sound, touch and form as well. When..." current
- 11:1811:18, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,500 N Unfortunately, those who are inexperienced in the transcendental science cannot appreciate the different relationships with the Supreme Lord. They think that all such relationships arise from maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, those who are inexperienced in the transcendental science cannot appreciate the different relationships with th..." current
- 11:1411:14, 17 October 2021 diff hist +13,258 N When one is freed from all material contaminations, any one of the relationships with Krsna is transcendentally relishable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is freed from all material contaminations, any one of the relationships with Kṛṣṇa is transcendentally relishab..."
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- 16:0516:05, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,851 N A pure devotee who is always engaged in KC can sacrifice everything for the service of the Lord. One who has dedicated his life to the service of Lord Caitanya, Krsna and the spiritual master, is a devotee and cannot be compared to professional men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee who is always engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness can sacrifice everything for the service of the Lord. One wh..." current
- 16:0016:00, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,487 N A person who is following the principles of householder life, as well as one following the principles of the renounced life in the order of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, is a devotee and cannot be compared to professional men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a person who is following the principles of householder life, as well as one following the principles of the renounced life in..."
- 15:5415:54, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,338 N A pure devotee who is always engaged in Krsna consciousness can sacrifice everything for the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee who is always engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness can sacrifice everything for the service of the Lord"}} {{no..." current
- 15:5015:50, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,515 N One who does not follow the principles of pancaratra, or one who is an impersonalist or addicted to sex life, cannot be compared with those who have dedicated their lives to the service of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who does not follow the principles of pañcarātra, or one who is an impersonalist or addicted to sex life, cannot be comp..."
- 15:4715:47, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,714 N A member of the Ventor Gosvami Society, or the caste called gosvami, cannot be accepted as a descendant of the six original Gosvamis. Nor can so-called devotees who manufacture songs about Lord Caitanya, professional priests or paid reciters, be accepted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A member of the Ventor Gosvāmī Society, or the caste called gosvāmī, cannot be accepted as a descendant of the six origina..." current
- 15:4015:40, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,352 N In India there are various professional communities known as Aula, Vaula, Kartabhaja, Neda Daravesa, Snai, Atibadi, Cudadhari, and Gauranganagari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India there are various professional communities known as Aula, Vāula, Kartābhajā, Neḍā Daraveśa, Snāi, Atibāḍi,..." current
- 15:3715:37, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,635 N Sri Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Maharaja has remarked that professional spiritual masters, professional Bhagavatam reciters, professional kirtana performers and those engaged in self-concocted devotional service cannot be accepted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Gosvāmī Mahārāja has also remarked that professional spiritual masters, professional Bh..." current
- 15:3415:34, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,476 N In Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (1.2.101) Rupa Gosvami has stated that devotional service that makes no reference to Vedic scriptures or Vedic literatures and that does not follow the principles set forth therein can never be approved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rupa Gosvami has stated that devotional service that makes no reference to Vedic scriptures or Vedic literatures and that does..."
- 15:3015:30, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,265 N Transcendental relationships with the Supreme Lord cannot be manufactured by the mental concoctions of pseudo-devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"transcendental relationships with the Supreme Lord cannot be manufactured by the mental concoctions of pseudo-devotees"}} {{no..." current
- 15:2715:27, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,490 N Spiritual affection for the Supreme Lord is transcendental in all cases, but the individual devotee has a specific aptitude for a particular relationship, and that relationship is more relishable for him than the others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"spiritual affection for the Supreme Lord is transcendental in all cases, but the individual devotee has a specific aptitude fo..." current
- 15:2215:22, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,581 N Self-realization in the relation as servitor is certainly transcendental, and when a sense of fraternity is added, the relationship develops. As affection increases, this relationship develops into paternity and conjugal love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-realization in the relation as servitor is certainly transcendental, and when a sense of fraternity is added, the relatio..." current
- 15:1715:17, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,592 N The relationship advances from friendship to paternal love and finally to conjugal love, which is the supreme relationship with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the relationship advances from friendship to paternal love and finally to conjugal love, which is the supreme relationship wit..." current
- 15:1415:14, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,578 N When one accepts the Lord as master and himself as servant, the relationship develops, and it develops further when one becomes a friend of the Supreme Lord, and yet still further when one becomes a father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one accepts the Lord as master and himself as servant, the relationship develops, and it develops further when one become..." current
- 15:1015:10, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,808 N One who attains his particular relationship with the SPG should be known to be in the best relationship for him, but when these transcendental relationships are studied, it can be seen that the neutral stage of realization (brahma-bhuta) is the first Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who attains his particular relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead should be known to be in the best relation..." current
- 15:0415:04, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,606 N Actually, relationships with the Supreme Lord begin with the master and servant relationship and further develop into friendship, paternal love and conjugal love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, relationships with the Supreme Lord begin with the master and servant relationship and further develop into friendsh..." current
- 15:0115:01, 16 October 2021 diff hist 0 m Ramananda Raya explained the gradual process by which pure love for Krsna is developed. He pointed out that the living entity is related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in one of the relationships just suitable for him Alankrutha moved page Ramananda Raya then explained the gradual process by which pure love for Krsna is developed. He pointed out that the living entity is related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in one of the relationships just suitable for him to Ramananda Raya explained the gradual process by which pure love for Krsna is developed. He pointed out that the living entity is related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in one of the relationships just suitable for him current
- 15:0015:00, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,617 N Ramananda Raya explained the gradual process by which pure love for Krsna is developed. He pointed out that the living entity is related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in one of the relationships just suitable for him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya then explained the gradual process by which pure love for Kṛṣṇa is developed. He pointed out that the..."
- 14:5614:56, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,789 N The transcendental mode of ecstasy exhibited during the rasa dance between the gopis and Krsna was never relished even by the goddess of fortune, who is always situated on the chest of the Lord. And what to speak of the experience of ordinary women? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the transcendental mode of ecstasy exhibited during the rāsa dance between the gopīs and Kṛṣṇa was never relished even..."
- 14:4614:46, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,571 N Intimate relationships with Krsna develop when friendly relationship further develops, it becomes paternal, and when this develops to the highest point of love and affection, it is known as conjugal love with the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when this relationship further develops, it becomes paternal, and when this develops to the highest point of love and affectio..."
- 14:4214:42, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,660 N Intimate relationships with Krsna develop from an ordinary conception of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, to the conception of master and servant, and, when this becomes confidential, it develops into a friendly relationship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"intimate relationships with Kṛṣṇa develop from an ordinary conception of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, to the conc..." current
- 14:3714:37, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,381 N Understanding the mind of Lord Caitanya, Ramananda Raya immediately answered that it was indeed conjugal love with Krsna that constituted the highest relationship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Understanding the mind of Lord Caitanya, Rāmānanda Rāya immediately answered that it was indeed conjugal love with Kṛṣ..." current
- 14:3514:35, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,295 N Lord Caitanya asked Ramananda Raya to proceed further in order to come to the point of conjugal love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya then asked Ramananda Raya to proceed further in order to come to the point of conjugal love"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..." current
- 14:3214:32, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,808 N It is stated that Yasoda received such incomparable mercy from the SPG that it cannot even be compared to the mercy received by Brahma, or by Lord Siva, or even by the goddess of fortune, Laksmi, who is always situated on the chest of Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is stated that Yaśodā received such incomparable mercy from the Supreme Personality of Godhead that it cannot even be com..."
- 14:2614:26, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,986 N Ramananda quoted a verse from (SB 10.8.46) wherein Maharaja Pariksit inquired from Sukadeva Gosvami about the magnitude of righteous activity performed by Yasoda, the mother of Krsna, enabling her to be called "mother" & her breasts be sucked by the SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya quoted a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"wherein Mahārāja Parīkṣit inquired from Śukadeva Gosvāmī..."
- 13:5713:57, 16 October 2021 diff hist 0 When the affection of the fraternal relationship increases, it develops into the paternal relationship that is found between father and son No edit summary current
- 13:5713:57, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,459 N When the affection of the fraternal relationship increases, it develops into the paternal relationship that is found between father and son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the affection of the fraternal relationship increases, it develops into the paternal relationship that is found between f..."
- 13:5513:55, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,740 N Lord Caitanya appreciated this statement (from SB 10.12.11) very much, yet He said, "You can go even further." Being so requested, Ramananda Raya then stated that the paternal relationship with Krsna is a still higher transcendental position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya appreciated this statement very much, yet He said"|"You can go even further"|"Being so requested, Ramananda Raya..."
- 13:4913:49, 16 October 2021 diff hist −10 Lord Krsna and His friends went to the forest to play with the cows, and it is said that the boys who accompanied Krsna enjoyed transcendental friendship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
- 13:4913:49, 16 October 2021 diff hist 0 The Supreme Lord is considered to be the impersonal Brahman by great sages, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by the devotees, and an ordinary human being by common men No edit summary current
- 13:4913:49, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,457 N The Supreme Lord is considered to be the impersonal Brahman by great sages, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by the devotees, and an ordinary human being by common men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is considered to be the impersonal Brahman by great sages, the Supreme Personality of Godhead by the devotees..."
- 13:4513:45, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,580 N Lord Krsna and His friends went to the forest to play with the cows, and it is said that the boys who accompanied Krsna enjoyed transcendental friendship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa and His friends went to the forest to play with the cows, and it is said that the boys who accompanied Kṛ..."
- 13:3413:34, 16 October 2021 diff hist −10 In the fraternal relationship, there is a sense of equality between Krsna and His friends No edit summary current
- 13:3413:34, 16 October 2021 diff hist −10 Ramananda Raya points out that when the relationship with Krsna increases in affection, the mood of fear and the consciousness of the superiority of the Supreme Lord diminish. At this point, the mood of faith increases, & this faith is called friendship No edit summary current
- 13:3413:34, 16 October 2021 diff hist −10 Encouraged by Lord Caitanya to proceed further, Ramananda Raya said that the fraternal relationship with Lord Krsna is on an even higher transcendental plane No edit summary current
- 13:3313:33, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,438 N Ramananda Raya quoted a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.12.11) in which Sukadeva Gosvami describes Lord Krsna's lunch with His friends in the forest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ramananda Raya quoted a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam"|"in which Sukadeva Gosvami describes Lord Krsna's lunch with His friends..."
- 13:2813:28, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,295 N In the fraternal relationship, there is a sense of equality between Krsna and His friends Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the fraternal relationship, there is a sense of equality between Kṛṣṇa and His friends"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alank..."
- 13:2613:26, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,622 N Ramananda Raya points out that when the relationship with Krsna increases in affection, the mood of fear and the consciousness of the superiority of the Supreme Lord diminish. At this point, the mood of faith increases, & this faith is called friendship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya points out that when the relationship with Kṛṣṇa increases in affection, the mood of fear and the cons..."
- 13:2013:20, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,485 N Encouraged by Lord Caitanya to proceed further, Ramananda Raya said that the fraternal relationship with Lord Krsna is on an even higher transcendental plane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Encouraged by Lord Caitanya to proceed further, Rāmānanda Rāya said that the fraternal relationship with Lord Kṛṣṇa i..."
- 13:1513:15, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,641 N Upon hearing this statement (of Stotra-ratna (46)), the Lord requested Ramananda Raya to go even further Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon hearing this statement, the Lord requested Rāmānanda Rāya to go even further"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{c..." current
- 13:1213:12, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,125 N In Stotra-ratna (46), Yamunacarya writes: Only when I engage in such unalloyed devotional service will I enjoy actual spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Stotra-ratna (46), Yāmunācārya writes"|"Only when I engage in such unalloyed devotional service will I enjoy actual spir..." current
- 13:1013:10, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,345 N In Stotra-ratna (46), Yamunacarya writes: I long for the time when I shall engage fully in Your transcendental loving service without any desire for material satisfaction and without being confined to the mental plane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Stotra-ratna (46), Yamunacarya writes"|"I long for the time when I shall engage fully in Your transcendental loving service..."
- 13:0613:06, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,222 N In Stotra-ratna (46), Yamunacarya writes: "My Lord, those who keep themselves independent of Your service are helpless. They work on their own account, and they receive no support from superior authority" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My Lord, those who keep themselves independent of Your service are helpless. They work on their own account, and they receive..." current
- 13:0213:02, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,307 N Durvasa admitted his fault & said, "For pure devotees who are always engaged in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, nothing is considered impossible, for they are engaged in the service of the God, whose very name is sufficient for liberation" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Durvāsā Muni admitted his fault and said"|"For pure devotees who are always engaged in the transcendental loving service of..." current
- 12:5712:57, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,976 N In an attempt to harass Maharaja Ambarisa, Durvasa Muni met with a great catastrophe and was defeated by the sudarsana-cakra of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In an attempt to harass Mahārāja Ambarīṣa, Durvāsā Muni met with a great catastrophe and was defeated by the sudarśana..." current
- 12:5312:53, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,080 N As described in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 9.5.16), Durvasa Muni, a great mystic yogi who considered himself very elevated, envied Maharaja Ambarisa, who was known as the greatest devotee of the time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Durvasa Muni, a great mystic yogi who considered himself very elevated, envied Maharaja Ambarisa, who was known as the greates..." current
- 12:5012:50, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,479 N The first stage is that of servitude, wherein the Supreme Lord is accepted as the master and the devotee as the eternal servitor. When Lord Caitanya accepted this process, Ramananda Raya described the relationship between the servitor and the master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first stage is that of servitude, wherein the Supreme Lord is accepted as the master and the devotee as the eternal servit..." current
- 12:4412:44, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,183 N In the beginning of prema-bhakti, a particular relationship between the Supreme Lord and the devotee is not established, but when prema-bhakti develops, a relationship with the Supreme Lord is manifested in different transcendental flavors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of prema-bhakti, a particular relationship between the Supreme Lord and the devotee is not established, but w..." current
- 12:4212:42, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,787 N If love of Godhead is elevated to the personal platform, it is called prema-bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If love of Godhead is elevated to the personal platform, it is called prema-bhakti"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{com..."
- 12:3612:36, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,235 N Lord Caitanya wanted to bring him to the stage of developed love of Godhead, and He wanted him to speak from that platform. Thus the discussion between Ramananda Raya and Lord Caitanya proceeds on the basis of love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya wanted to bring him to the stage of developed love of Godhead, and He wanted him to speak from that platform. Th..."
- 12:3312:33, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,123 N One should have a strong desire to engage in devotional service. Ramananda Raya has described the regulative principles and developed love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should have a strong desire to engage in devotional service. In these two verses, Rāmānanda Rāya has described the regu..."
- 12:2912:29, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,228 N Even after millions and millions of births one cannot achieve a sense of devotional service, but if, somehow or other, one desires to attain devotional service, the association of a pure devotee will render it possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even after millions and millions of births one cannot achieve a sense of devotional service, but if, somehow or other, one des..."
- 12:2212:22, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,149 N The purport of the verse (composed by Ramananda Raya) is: There may be much paraphernalia for worshiping the Supreme Lord, but when that is mixed with pure love of Godhead, it becomes an actual source of transcendental happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there may be much paraphernalia for worshiping the Supreme Lord, but when that is mixed with pure love of Godhead, it becomes..."
- 12:1912:19, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,087 N The purport of the verse (composed by Ramananda Raya) is: As long as there is hunger in the belly and one feels like eating and drinking, one can become happy by taking anything eatable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as there is hunger in the belly and one feels like eating and drinking, one can become happy by taking anything eatabl..."
- 12:1512:15, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,418 N Ramananda Raya could understand the motive of Lord Caitanya; therefore he stated that attainment of pure love of Godhead is the highest perfectional stage. There is a very nice verse in Padyavali which is said to be composed by Ramananda Raya himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya could understand the motive of Lord Caitanya; therefore he stated that attainment of pure love of Godhead is..."
- 12:1012:10, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,732 N The highest stage concentrates on the simple, favorable execution of pure devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The highest stage concentrates on the simple, favorable execution of pure devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrut..."
- 12:0812:08, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,901 The highest stage of transcendental activity is always free from all material desires, fruitive efforts and speculative attempts at knowledge No edit summary current
- 12:0512:05, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,228 N Without self-realization, the artificial methods of devotional service cannot be accepted as pure devotional service. Self-realized pure devotional service is completely different from all other kinds of transcendental activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without self-realization, the artificial methods of devotional service cannot be accepted as pure devotional service. Self-rea..."
- 12:0112:01, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,145 N Lord Caitanya rejected the varnasrama-dharma and the offering of fruitive activity because in the field of executing pure devotional service, there is very little use for such principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya rejected the varṇāśrama-dharma and the offering of fruitive activity because in the field of executing pure..."
- 11:5811:58, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,337 N Although Lord Caitanya accepted the principles, He still requested Ramananda Raya to further explain advanced devotional service. Thus Lord Caitanya gave Ramananda Raya a chance to discuss gradual advancement from the principles of varnasrama-dharma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Lord Caitanya accepted these principles, He still requested Rāmānanda Rāya to further explain advanced devotional..."
- 11:4711:47, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,912 N The transcendental messages of the scriptures should be received from the lips of realized souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The transcendental messages of the scriptures should be received from the lips of realized souls"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alan..." current
- 11:4411:44, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,285 N By receiving transcendental messages from the lips of realized souls a person may continue to live in whatever condition he is in and still make progress in spiritual advancement. Thus one can surely advance and fully realize the SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way a person may continue to live in whatever condition he is in and still make progress in spiritual advancement. Thu..." current
- 11:3611:36, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,320 N Because most people are fallen and because there is no time to elevate them by a gradual process, the best course, according to Caitanya, is to let them remain in whatever condition they are in but to engage them in hearing of the activities of the God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because most people are fallen and because there is no time to elevate them by a gradual process, the best course, according t..."
- 11:3111:31, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,977 N In this age there is no possibility of acquiring spiritual knowledge by renunciation, by mixed devotional service, by fruitive activity in mixed devotional service, or by the culture of knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age there is no possibility of acquiring spiritual knowledge by renunciation, by mixed devotional service, by fruitive..."
- 11:2911:29, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,899 N When Ramananda Raya presented this proposal (from Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 10.14.3), Lord Caitanya at once said, "Yes, this is right" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Ramananda Raya presented this proposal, Lord Caitanya at once said"|"Yes, this is right"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrut..."
- 11:2511:25, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,342 N Ramananda raya cited verse from SB 10.14.3: If one cultivates his spiritual life by following these principles and keeping himself on the honest path in life, then although Your Lordship is never conquered, You become conquered by such a process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one cultivates his spiritual life by following these principles and keeping himself on the honest path in life, then althou..."
- 11:2011:20, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,339 N Ramananda cited from SB: My dear Lord, one should give up monistic speculation & the cultivation of knowledge altogether. He should begin his spiritual life in devotional service by receiving information of the Lord's activities from a realized devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, one should give up monistic speculation and the cultivation of knowledge altogether. He should begin his spiritu..."
- 11:1211:12, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,036 N After his fourth proposal was rejected, Ramananda Raya said that devotional service rendered without any attempt at cultivation of knowledge or mental speculation is the highest stage of perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After his fourth proposal was rejected, Rāmānanda Rāya said that devotional service rendered without any attempt at cultiva..." current
- 11:0811:08, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,880 N The liberation which is obtained by such impersonal meditation is not complete; therefore Lord Caitanya rejected it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The liberation which is obtained by such impersonal meditation is not complete; therefore Lord Caitanya rejected it"}} {{notes..." current
- 11:0611:06, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,228 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita: For those whose minds are attracted to the unmanifested, impersonal feature of the Supreme, advancement is very troublesome. To make progress in that discipline is always difficult for those who are embodied - BG 12.5 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā"|"For those whose minds are attracted to the unmanifested, impersonal feature of the Supreme, adv..." current
- 11:0211:02, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,084 N The impersonalists are frustrated in their attempts to make the mind void by artificial meditation. It is very difficult to void the mind of all material conceptions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"impersonalists are frustrated in their attempts to make the mind void by artificial meditation. It is very difficult to void t..." current
- 11:0011:00, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,041 N When spiritual knowledge is not complete, one will be hindered in his attempt to cleanse the mind of all material variegatedness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When spiritual knowledge is not complete, one will be hindered in his attempt to cleanse the mind of all material variegatedne..."
- 10:5610:56, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,035 N As long as one is absorbed in impersonal thoughts or in thoughts of the void, his entrance into an eternal blissful life of knowledge is not completed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as one is absorbed in impersonal thoughts or in thoughts of the void, his entrance into an eternal blissful life of kn..."
- 10:5310:53, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,873 N The pure living entity is not liberated unless he is completely engaged in spiritual activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The pure living entity is not liberated unless he is completely engaged in spiritual activity"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankru..." current
- 10:5010:50, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,329 N Although there is no material contamination when one attains the stage of Brahman realization, that stage is not perfect because there is no positive engagement in spiritual activity. Because it is still on the mental plane, it is external Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although there is no material contamination when one attains the stage of Brahman realization, that stage is not perfect becau..."
- 10:4510:45, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,236 N Lord Caitanya, however, rejected the proposal (of Ramananda Raya) because simply by renouncing material results in Brahman realization one does not realize the spiritual world and spiritual activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya, however, rejected this proposal also because simply by renouncing material results in Brahman realization one d..."
- 10:4110:41, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,194 N Ramananda Raya first suggested devotional service rendered with renunciation of fruitive activities, but here he suggests that devotional service with full knowledge and spiritual realization added is superior Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya first suggested devotional service rendered with renunciation of fruitive activities, but here he suggests t..." current
- 10:3910:39, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,503 N Ramananda Raya cited more evidence from BG: "One who is transcendentally situated at once realizes the Supreme Brahman. He never laments, nor desires, he is equally disposed. In that state he attains pure devotional service unto Me (Krsna)" - BG 18.54 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya then cited more evidence from Bhagavad-gītā"|"One who is thus transcendentally situated at once realizes t..."
- 10:3110:31, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,327 N Such philosophers cannot imagine that they can reach beyond nirvana and the Brahman effulgence to the Vaikuntha planets of the spiritual sky. Because in simple renunciation there is no conception of spiritual planets and spiritual activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such philosophers cannot imagine that they can reach beyond nirvāṇa and the Brahman effulgence to the Vaikuṇṭha planets..."
- 10:2310:23, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,939 Generally there are two kinds of philosophers in the renounced order of life. The goal of one is nirvana, and the goal of the other is the impersonal Brahman effulgence No edit summary current
- 10:2110:21, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,261 N Lord Caitanya rejected the third proposal (of Ramananda Raya), for He wanted to demonstrate that renunciation in itself is not sufficient. There must be positive engagement. Without positive engagement, the highest perfectional stage cannot be attained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya also rejected this third proposal, for He wanted to demonstrate that renunciation in itself is not sufficient. T..."
- 10:1610:16, 16 October 2021 diff hist 0 m Ramananda quoted Lord Krsna's injunction in Bhagavad-gita: "Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear" - BG 18.66 Alankrutha moved page Ramananda quoted Lord Krsna's injunction in Bhagavad-gita: "Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear" - BG 18.66) to Ramananda quoted Lord Krsna's injunction in Bhagavad-gita: "Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear" - BG 18.66 current
- 10:1610:16, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,015 N Ramananda quoted Lord Krsna's injunction in Bhagavad-gita: "Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear" - BG 18.66 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda also quoted Lord Kṛṣṇa's injunction in Bhagavad-gītā"|"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrende..."
- 09:5709:57, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,135 N Ramananda Raya cited the verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.11.32) wherein the Lord says: In the scriptures I have described the ritualistic principles and the way one can become situated in devotional service. That is the highest perfection of religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the scriptures I have described the ritualistic principles and the way one can become situated in devotional service. That..."
- 09:5109:51, 16 October 2021 diff hist +27,345 N After having his suggestions rejected twice, Ramananda proposed that one should forsake his occupational activities altogether and by detachment rise to the transcendental plane. In other words, he recommended complete renunciation of worldly life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After having his suggestions rejected twice, Ramananda proposed that one should forsake his occupational activities altogether..." current
- 09:3809:38, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,217 N A worker is simply instructed here to offer the results of his work to the Supreme Lord, but there is no information given to enable one to get out of the material entanglement. Therefore Lord Caitanya rejected his proposal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A worker is simply instructed here to offer the results of his work to the Supreme Lord, but there is no information given to..." current
- 09:3509:35, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,039 N A worker's identification with material existence cannot be changed without proper guidance. Such fruitive activity will continue one's material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A worker's identification with material existence cannot be changed without proper guidance. Such fruitive activity will conti..."
- 09:3209:32, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,347 N Offering everything to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as enjoined by Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam, is better than impersonally making the Supreme Lord subject to our work, but it is still short of surrendering activities to the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Offering everything to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as enjoined by Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, is better..."
- 09:2609:26, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,831 N Lord Caitanya rejected this second statement (that it is better to give up the results of fruitive activities), saying, "If you (Ramananda Raya) know of something higher, state it" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya, however, also rejected this second statement, saying"|"If you know of something higher, state it"}} {{notes|}}..." current
- 07:3407:34, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,440 N Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.2.36) states that one should submit everything - his fruitive activities, body, speech, mind, senses, intelligence, soul and modes of nature - to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"states that one should submit everything - his fruitive activities, body, speech, mind, senses, intelligence, soul and modes o..."
- 07:2807:28, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,257 N Ramananda Raya quoted a verse from Bhagavad-gita: "O son of Kunti, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may perform, should be done as an offering unto Me" - BG 9.27 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O son of Kuntī, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may..."
- 07:2207:22, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,981 N Ramananda Raya understood the purpose of Lord Caitanya, and, stating that it is better to give up the results of fruitive activities, he quoted a verse from Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya understood the purpose of Lord Caitanya, and, stating that it is better to give up the results of fruitive a..."
- 07:1507:15, 16 October 2021 diff hist 0 Visnu, the Supreme Lord, has no independence but is bound to award a certain kind of result to the worker. Such a dependent goal becomes subjected to the worshiper, who accepts the Supreme Lord to be both impersonal and personal, as he may wish No edit summary current
- 07:1307:13, 16 October 2021 diff hist 0 Karma-mimamsa followers accept God to be subject to one's work. Their conclusion is that if one works nicely, God is bound to give good results No edit summary current
- 07:1307:13, 16 October 2021 diff hist 0 Lord Caitanya rejected the statement cited by Ramananda Raya from Visnu Purana because the Lord wished to reject a class of philosophers known as karma-mimamsa No edit summary current
- 07:1207:12, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,137 N Actually this philosophy (of Karma-mimamsa) stresses the impersonal feature of the Supreme Absolute Truth. Because Lord Caitanya did not like such impersonalism, He rejected it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually this philosophy stresses the impersonal feature of the Supreme Absolute Truth. Because Lord Caitanya did not like suc..."
- 07:0707:07, 16 October 2021 diff hist +14,443 N Visnu, the Supreme Lord, has no independence but is bound to award a certain kind of result to the worker. Such a dependent goal becomes subjected to the worshiper, who accepts the Supreme Lord to be both impersonal and personal, as he may wish Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Viṣṇu, the Supreme Lord, has no independence but is bound to award a certain kind of result to the worker. Such a dependen..."
- 07:0007:00, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,956 N Karma-mimamsa followers accept God to be subject to one's work. Their conclusion is that if one works nicely, God is bound to give good results Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karma-mīmāṁsa followers accept God to be subject to one's work. Their conclusion is that if one works nicely, God is bound..."
- 06:5606:56, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,971 N Lord Caitanya rejected the statement cited by Ramananda Raya from Visnu Purana because the Lord wished to reject a class of philosophers known as karma-mimamsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya rejected the statement cited by Rāmānanda Rāya from Viṣṇu Purāṇa because the Lord wished to reject a c..."
- 06:2806:28, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,351 N Lord Caitanya was pointing out that if a man has a material conception of life, he cannot attain the highest perfection even if he follows all the ritualistic regulations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya was pointing out that if a man has a material conception of life, he cannot attain the highest perfection even i..." current
- 06:2606:26, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,462 N Ramananda Raya wanted to present these facts before the Lord, but apparently discharge of ritualistic duties wasn't sufficient, for Lord Caitanya said that it was external Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya wanted to present these facts before the Lord, but apparently discharge of ritualistic duties wasn't suffici..." current
- 06:2306:23, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,445 N The Vedic injunctions aim in this direction - of worship of the Lord, who is the source of all beings and who is all-pervading, man can, in the performance of his own duty, attain perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic injunctions also aim in this direction"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-10-16T06:..."
- 06:1906:19, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,628 N This perfectional process (of worshiping the Lord, who is the source of all beings) is followed by great devotees like Bodhayana, Tanka, Dramida, Guhadeva, Kapardi & Bharuci. All these great personalities have followed this particular path of perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This perfectional process is followed by great devotees like Bodhāyana, Ṭaṅka, Dramiḍa, Guhadeva, Kapardi and Bhāruci...." current
- 06:1306:13, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,392 N In Bhagavad-gita, Sri Krsna says: By worship of the Lord, who is the source of all beings and who is all-pervading, man can, in the performance of his own duty, attain perfection - BG 18.45 - BG 18.45-46 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By worship of the Lord, who is the source of all beings and who is all-pervading, man can, in the performance of his own duty,..." current
- 06:1006:10, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,255 N In Bhagavad-gita, Sri Krsna says: "By following one's qualities of work, every man can become perfect" - BG 18.45 - BG 18.45-46 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By following his qualities of work, every man can become perfect"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs..." current
- 05:5905:59, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,713 N In Bhagavad-gita, Sri Krsna, who appeared to deliver all classes of people, states that a human being can attain the highest perfectional stage of life by worshiping the Supreme Lord, from whom everything has emanated, through his occupational duty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, who appeared to deliver all classes of people, states that a human being can attain the..."
- 05:5405:54, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,301 N According to the verse cited by Ramananda Raya, one can rise to the point of devotional service by ritualistic performance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the verse cited by Rāmānanda Rāya, one can rise to the point of devotional service by ritualistic performance"..." current
- 05:5005:50, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,482 Lord Visnu is not satisfied simply by a ritualistic adherence to Vedic instructions; He is actually pleased when one attains the stage of devotional service No edit summary
- 05:4805:48, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,166 N Formal execution of rituals and religion is useless unless it culminates in the perfection of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formal execution of rituals and religion is useless unless it culminates in the perfection of devotional service"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 05:4405:44, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,622 N After hearing Ramananda Raya expound upon the proper execution of a regulated life, Lord Caitanya said that such regulations are simply external. Indirectly He asked Ramananda to expound on something superior to such an external exhibition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing Rāmānanda Rāya expound upon the proper execution of a regulated life, Lord Caitanya said that such regulation..." current
- 05:3505:35, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,285 N If one faithfully discharges his prescribed duties, he is sure to advance toward perfection. Thus regulated life is the source of perfection for everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one faithfully discharges his prescribed duties, he is sure to advance toward perfection. Thus regulated life is the source..." current
- 05:3205:32, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,749 N The social classes can be further characterized as follows: (4) He who has no special knowledge but is satisfied by serving the other three classes (namely brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas) is called a sudra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"(4) He who has no special knowledge but is satisfied by serving the other three classes is called a śūdra"|"The social class..."
- 05:2605:26, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,510 N The social classes can be further characterized as follows: (3) He who is engaged in agriculture, herding cows and carrying out a trade or business is called a vaisya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"(3) He who is engaged in agriculture, herding cows and carrying out a trade or business is called a vaiśya"|"The social class..." current
- 05:2105:21, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,391 N The social classes can be further characterized as follows: (2) He who has taken to displaying force and entering government administration is called a ksatriya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The social classes can be further characterized as follows"|"(2) He who has taken to displaying force and entering government..." current
- 05:0805:08, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,593 N The social classes can be further characterized as follows: (1) He whose aim is to understand the Supreme Lord, the Personality of Godhead, and devote himself to the learning of the Vedas and similar literatures is called a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The social classes can be further characterized as follows: (1) He whose aim is to understand the Supreme Lord, the Personalit..." current
- 05:0205:02, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,399 N The divisions of society are so designed that many people of different character can be regulated under them for the peaceful administration of society and for spiritual advancement as well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The divisions of society are so designed that many people of different character can be regulated under them for the peaceful..." current
- 04:5804:58, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,448 N The character of a particular person develops by following the regulative principles in accordance with one's birth, association and education Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The character of a particular person develops by following the regulative principles in accordance with one's birth, associati..." current
- 04:5504:55, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,333 N One can peacefully execute the goal of human life simply by following the rules and regulations which apply to one's self Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can peacefully execute the goal of human life simply by following the rules and regulations which apply to one's self"}} {..."
- 04:5204:52, 16 October 2021 diff hist +13,681 N Ramananda Raya stated that those who strictly follow the rules and regulations of these eight social divisions can actually satisfy the Supreme Lord, and one who does not follow them certainly spoils his human form of life and glides toward hell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya stated that those who strictly follow the rules and regulations of these eight social divisions can actually..."
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- 18:3318:33, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,424 N For spiritual advancement, the four stages of asrama must also be followed: namely, student life - brahmacarya, householder - grhastha, retired - vanaprastha and the renounced life - sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for spiritual advancement, the four stages of āśrama must also be followed: namely, student life (brahmacarya), householder..." current
- 18:2818:28, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,244 N A society which is civilized and organized should follow the prescribed rules and regulations for the particular classes - namely brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A society which is civilized and organized should follow the prescribed rules and regulations for the particular classes"}} {{..."
- 18:2618:26, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,564 N For each class (namely brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras) there are prescribed rules and regulations as well as occupational functions. The prescribed duties and qualities of the four classes are described in - Bhagavad-gita 18.41-44 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For each class there are prescribed rules and regulations as well as occupational functions. The prescribed duties and qualiti..." current
- 18:1918:19, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,547 N For understanding one's relationship with the Supreme Lord human society is divided into four classes: the intellectuals - brahmanas, the administrators - ksatriyas, the merchants - vaisyas, and the laborers - sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For this purpose human society is divided into four classes: the intellectuals (brāhmaṇas), the administrators (kṣatriyas..." current
- 18:1318:13, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,590 N The purport is that human life is meant for understanding one's relationship with the Supreme Lord, and by acting in that way any human being can dovetail himself in the service of the Lord by discharging his prescribed duties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purport is that human life is meant for understanding one's relationship with the Supreme Lord, and by acting in that way..."
- 18:0918:09, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,393 N Sri Ramananda Raya quoted a verse from Visnu Purana (3.8.9) which states that the Supreme Lord is worshiped by one's occupational duty and that there is no alternative for satisfying Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also quoted a verse from Viṣṇu Purāṇa (3.8.9) which states that the Supreme Lord is worshiped by one's occupational..."
- 18:0618:06, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,450 N Sri Ramananda Raya at once replied (to Lord Caitanya): "A person who is sincere in his occupational duty will gradually develop a sense of God consciousness" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Ramananda Raya at once replied"|"A person who is sincere in his occupational duty will gradually develop a sense of God co..."
- 18:0118:01, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,600 N Before Ramananda Raya could even ask the Lord a question about the advancement of spiritual knowledge, the Lord Himself said, "Please quote some verses from scripture about the ultimate goal of human life" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before Ramananda Raya could even ask the Lord a question about the advancement of spiritual knowledge, the Lord Himself said"|..."
- 17:5717:57, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,555 N That evening, after the Lord had taken His bath and seated Himself, Ramananda Raya came to see Him with a servant. He offered his respects and sat down before the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That evening, after the Lord had taken His bath and seated Himself, Rāmānanda Rāya came to see Him with a servant. He offer..." current
- 17:5417:54, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,467 N After meeting for the first time that morning on the banks of the Godavari, Ramananda Raya and Lord Caitanya separated with the understanding that Ramananda Raya would come in the evening to see the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After meeting for the first time that morning on the banks of the Godāvarī, Rāmānanda Rāya and Lord Caitanya separated wi..." current
- 17:5017:50, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,294 N Devotees never advertise themselves as great, but the Lord is very anxious to advertise the glory of His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees never advertise themselves as great, but the Lord is very anxious to advertise the glory of His devotees"}} {{notes|}..." current
- 17:4417:44, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,779 N Although Ramananda, out of his meek and gentle behavior, considered himself to be born in a lower sudra family, Lord Caitanya nonetheless considered him to be situated in the highest transcendental stage of devotion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Rāmānanda, out of his meek and gentle behavior, considered himself to be born in a lower śūdra family, Lord Caita..."
- 17:4017:40, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,493 N Although Ramananda Raya was born in a nonbrahminical family, he was far, far advanced in spiritual knowledge and activity. Therefore he was more respectable than one who simply happens to be born in a brahminical family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although Rāmānanda Rāya was born in a nonbrahminical family, he was far, far advanced in spiritual knowledge and activity...."
- 17:3617:36, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,410 N Lord Caitanya's special treatment of Ramananda Raya indicated that although Ramananda Raya was born in a nonbrahminical family, he was far, far advanced in spiritual knowledge and activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya's special treatment of Rāmānanda Rāya indicated that although Rāmānanda Rāya was born in a nonbrahminical..."
- 17:3117:31, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,519 N Ramananda Raya was surprised by Lord Caitanya's behavior, and he cited a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.8.4): "The great personalities and sages appear in the homes of worldly men just to show them mercy" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ramananda Raya was surprised by Lord Caitanya's behavior, and he cited a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam"|"The great personalitie..."
- 17:2817:28, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,365 N Lord Caitanya, however, knew Ramananda Raya to be a great devotee, and therefore He did not hesitate to touch and embrace him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya, however, knew Rāmānanda Rāya to be a great devotee, and therefore He did not hesitate to touch and embrace h..." current
- 17:2517:25, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,730 N Ramananda Raya very much appreciated the Lord's touching a man of wealth. A king, governor or any politician is always absorbed in thoughts of political affairs and pounds-shilling-pence; therefore such persons are avoided by sannyasis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya very much appreciated the Lord's touching a man of wealth. A king, governor or any politician is always abso..."
- 17:2117:21, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,427 N "Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya considers me to be one of his devotees," Ramananda Raya replied (to Lord Caitanya). "Therefore he has kindly recommended that You see me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya considers me to be one of his devotees"|"Ramananda Raya replied"|"Therefore he has kindly recommended..." current
- 17:1617:16, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,439 N Lord Caitanya and Ramananda Raya sat down together. "Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya has spoken very highly of you," Lord Caitanya informed him. "So I have come to see you" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya and Ramananda Raya sat down together"|"Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya has spoken very highly of you"|"Lord Caitanya inf..." current
- 15:1815:18, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,346 N Lord Caitanya understood the brahmanas' thoughts, and, considering the unfavorable situation, He pacified Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya understood the brāhmaṇas' thoughts, and, considering the unfavorable situation, He pacified Himself"}} {{note..." current
- 14:2414:24, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,793 N Indeed, they (the brahmanas) were rather surprised to see such a great sannyasi touch a sudra, and they were also surprised to see Ramananda Raya, who was a great governor and practically king of that province, crying simply by touching a sannyasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indeed, they were rather surprised to see such a great sannyāsī touch a śūdra, and they were also surprised to see Rāmān..." current
- 14:2014:20, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,606 N The brahmanas were surprised to see them (Lord Caitanya and Ramananda Raya) embracing in transcendental ecstasy. The brahmanas were all stalwart followers of the rituals, and they could not understand the meaning of such devotional symptoms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas who accompanied Rāmānanda Rāya were surprised to see them embracing in transcendental ecstasy. The brāhma..."
- 14:1414:14, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,362 When Ramananda Raya presented his credentials, Lord Caitanya embraced him, and both of them were overwhelmed with ecstasy No edit summary current
- 13:4413:44, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,653 N When Ramananda Raya presented his credentials, Lord Caitanya embraced him, and both of them were overwhelmed with ecstasy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Rāmānanda Rāya presented his credentials, Lord Caitanya embraced him, and both of them were overwhelmed with ecstasy...."
- 13:3913:39, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,628 N Upon reaching Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Ramananda Raya prostrated himself and offered his obeisances and respects. Lord Caitanya received him by vibrating Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon reaching Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Rāmānanda Rāya prostrated himself and offered his obeisances and respects. Lord Caitany..." current
- 13:3613:36, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,495 N Being a great devotee, Ramananda Raya was attracted by the features of Lord Caitanya, who appeared as a sannyasi, and he himself came to see the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being a great devotee, Rāmānanda Rāya was attracted by the features of Lord Caitanya, who appeared as a sannyāsī, and he..." current
- 13:3213:32, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,269 N Because He (Lord Caitanya) was in the renounced order of life, He restrained Himself from going to see a political personage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because He was in the renounced order of life, He restrained Himself from going to see a political personage"}} {{notes|}} {{c..." current
- 12:5112:51, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,679 N Previously the Lord had been asked by Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya to visit the great devotee Ramananda Raya at Kabur. The Lord could understand that the man approaching the river bank (Godavari) was Ramananda Raya, and He desired to see him immediately Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Previously the Lord had been asked by Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya to visit the great devotee Rāmānanda Rāya at Kabur. Th..." current
- 12:4612:46, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,677 N While sitting and chanting, the Lord saw that the governor of the province, Sri Ramananda Raya, had reached the banks of the river (Godavari) accompanied by his associates, which included many brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While sitting and chanting, the Lord saw that the governor of the province, Śrī Rāmānanda Rāya, had reached the banks of..." current
- 12:3912:39, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,453 N After taking a bath on the banks of the Godavari, the Lord sat near the bank and began chanting Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After taking a bath on the banks of the Godāvarī, the Lord sat near the bank and began chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛ..." current
- 12:3612:36, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,393 N While on the bank of this river (Godavari), the Lord remembered the Yamuna River in Vrndavana, and He considered the trees on the bank to be the forest of Vrndavana. Thus He was in ecstasy there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While on the bank of this river, the Lord remembered the Yamunā River in Vṛndāvana, and He considered the trees on the ban..." current
- 10:1810:18, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,298 N After visiting the temple of Jiyara-nrsimha, the Lord proceeded further south into India and ultimately reached the bank of the Godavari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After visiting the temple of Jiyara-nṛsiṁha, the Lord proceeded further south into India and ultimately reached the bank o..." current
- 10:1210:12, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,527 N Just as a lion is very ferocious to other animals but very kind and submissive to his cubs, so Lord Nrsimha appeared ferocious to Hiranyakasipu and very kind to His devotee Prahlada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as a lion is very ferocious to other animals but very kind and submissive to his cubs, so Lord Nṛsiṁha appeared feroc..." current
- 10:0810:08, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,442 N Lord Nrsimha appeared as a half-man, half-lion incarnation of Krsna when Prahlada, a boy devotee of the Lord, was harassed by his demoniac father Hiranyakasipu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Nṛsiṁha appeared as a half-man, half-lion incarnation of Kṛṣṇa when Prahlāda, a boy devotee of the Lord, was h..." current
- 10:0410:04, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,771 N When Lord Caitanya visited this temple (known as Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra), He praised the Deity and quoted a verse from SB 7.9.1: "Although Lord Nrsimha is very severe to demons and nondevotees, He is very kind to His submissive devotees like Prahlada" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya visited this temple, He praised the Deity and quoted a verse from Śrīdhara Svāmī's commentary on Śrīm..."
- 09:5109:51, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,392 N To facilitate attendance, there are free apartments for visitors at the temple (known as Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra). The temple is managed by priests of the Ramanujacarya sect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To facilitate attendance, there are free apartments for visitors at the temple. The temple is managed by priests of the Rāmā..." current
- 09:4709:47, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,311 N An inscription in the temple (Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra) states that the King of Vijayanagara formerly decorated this temple with gold and even smeared the body of the Deity with gold Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An inscription in the temple states that the King of Vijayanagara formerly decorated this temple with gold and even smeared th..." current
- 09:4209:42, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,190 N The temple (Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra) is filled with beautiful sculpture, of interest to many students, and due to its popularity it is a very rich temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This temple is filled with beautiful sculpture, of interest to many students, and due to its popularity it is a very rich temp..." current
- 09:3809:38, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,245 N The temple is situated on the top of a hill. There are many temples in that area, but Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra temple is the largest of all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The temple is situated on the top of a hill. There are many temples in that area, but Jiyara-nṛsiṁha-kṣetra temple is th..." current
- 09:3609:36, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,519 N When Lord Caitanya visited the southern part of India, He first went to the great temple known as Jiyara-nrsimha-ksetra. This temple is situated in a place known as Simhacalam, five miles from the Visakhapattana railway station Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya visited the southern part of India, He first went to the great temple known as Jiyara-nṛsiṁha-kṣetra...." current
- 09:3209:32, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,556 N By the grace of Lord Caitanya, Ramananda Raya attained his higher knowledge of devotional service and again, after retiring from service, resolved to see Lord Caitanya in Puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by the grace of Lord Caitanya, Rāmānanda Rāya attained his higher knowledge of devotional service and again, after retiring..." current
- 09:2909:29, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,625 N As clouds appear from the ocean, distribute water all over the world, and return to the ocean, so by the grace of Lord Caitanya, Ramananda Raya attained his higher knowledge of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As clouds appear from the ocean, distribute water all over the world, and return to the ocean, so by the grace of Lord Caitany..." current
- 09:2409:24, 15 October 2021 diff hist +13,491 N Ramananda Raya was a greatly advanced scholar in devotional service, and by the grace of Lord Caitanya he gathered all transcendental conclusions just as a cloud gathers water from the ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya was a greatly advanced scholar in devotional service, and by the grace of Lord Caitanya he gathered all tran..." current
10 October 2021
- 15:3315:33, 10 October 2021 diff hist +13,392 N The author of Caitanya-caritamrta has described Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu as the ocean of transcendental knowledge and Sri Ramananda Raya as the cloud which is produced from that ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The author of Caitanya-caritāmṛta has described Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu as the ocean of transcendental knowledge and Śr..." current
- 15:1315:13, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,892 N Everyone marked a great change in Bhattacarya, and they concluded that this change was made possible only by the inconceivable power of Lord Caitanya. Thus they took it for granted that Lord Caitanya was none other than Lord Krsna Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"everyone marked a great change in Bhaṭṭācārya, and they concluded that this change was made possible only by the inconce..." current
- 15:0615:06, 10 October 2021 diff hist +24,112 N The Lord is like a touchstone, for by His grace He can turn iron into gold. After his conversion, everyone marked a great change in Bhattacarya, and they concluded that this change was made possible only by the inconceivable power of Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is like a touchstone, for by His grace He can turn iron into gold. After his conversion, everyone marked a great chan..." current
- 14:5714:57, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,756 N Bhattacarya, who had taken pleasure in explaining Mayavadi philosophy, became such a staunch devotee that he even hated to utter the word mukti. This is only possible by the causeless mercy of the Lord Sri Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaṭṭācārya, who had taken pleasure in explaining Māyāvādī philosophy, became such a staunch devotee that he even ha..." current
- 14:5314:53, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,861 N Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya replied, "I even hate to utter the word mukti. However, I am very enthusiastic to speak of bhakti." Lord Caitanya laughed very loudly at this and embraced Bhattacarya with great love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I therefore even hate to utter the word mukti. However, I am very enthusiastic to speak of bhakti"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ala..." current
- 14:4914:49, 10 October 2021 diff hist +46,771 N Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya replied, "I prefer bhakti to mukti. Although according to You there are two meanings to the word mukti, still, because this word is equivocal, when one hears the word mukti, he immediately thinks of becoming one with the Supreme" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I prefer bhakti to mukti. Although according to You there are two meanings to the word mukti, still, because this word is equi..." current
- 14:3914:39, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,791 N The Personality of Godhead has innumerable liberated souls engaged in His transcendental loving service, and He is the ultimate resort of liberation. In any case, Krsna is the ultimate shelter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead has innumerable liberated souls engaged in His transcendental loving service, and He is the ultimat..."
- 14:3214:32, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,677 N Lord Caitanya informed Bhattacarya that there is another purport to the word mukti. The word mukti-pade directly indicates the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya informed Bhaṭṭācārya that there is another purport to the word mukti. The word mukti-pade directly indicat..." current
- 14:2914:29, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,423 N The devotee has no aspiration other than engaging in the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee has no aspiration other than engaging in the transcendental loving service of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Al..." current
- 14:2614:26, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,759 N Out of the two possibilities of merging in transcendence - namely becoming one with the impersonal Brahman effulgence and becoming one with the Personality of Godhead - the latter is more abominable to the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the two possibilities of merging in transcendence—namely becoming one with the impersonal Brahman effulgence and beco..."
- 14:2214:22, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,545 N A devotee will accept one of the four other kinds of liberation in consideration for being engaged in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He will, however, accept one of the four other kinds of liberation in consideration for being engaged in the service of the Lo..." current
- 14:0514:05, 10 October 2021 diff hist +23,704 N A devotee has no particular interest in any types of liberation. He is satisfied simply by being engaged in the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee has no particular interest in any of these types of liberation. He is satisfied simply by being engaged in the trans..." current