User contributions for HariKirtanRasa
8 January 2021
- 02:5902:59, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,809 N As stated by Lord Siva: Although in the Vedas there are recommendations for worshiping many demigods, Lord Visnu is the Supreme Person, and worship of Visnu is the ultimate goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by Lord Śiva"|"Although in the Vedas there are recommendations for worshiping many demigods, Lord Viṣṇu is the..."
- 02:4802:48, 8 January 2021 diff hist +2,964 N If one accepts a poverty-stricken position because of losing money in business, gambling, prostitution or intoxication, no one will praise him, but if one becomes so by giving all of his possessions in charity, he becomes adored all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one accepts a poverty-stricken position because of losing money in business, gambling, prostitution or intoxication, no one..."
- 02:4102:41, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,035 N One may get various opportunities to lay down his life on the battlefield, but such an opportunity (to give the Lord charity) as this is hardly ever obtained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may get various opportunities to lay down his life on the battlefield, but such an opportunity as this is hardly ever obta..."
- 02:3702:37, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,441 N Vamanadeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, had come to Bali Maharaja for alms. How could one get such an opportunity to give charity? Therefore, Bali Maharaja decided without hesitation to give the Lord whatever He wanted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vāmanadeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, had come to Bali Mahārāja for alms. How could one get such an opportunity t..."
- 02:2902:29, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,144 N Thus charity given in the proper place is called sattvika. And above this charity in goodness is transcendental charity, in which everything is sacrificed for the sake of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus charity given in the proper place is called sāttvika. And above this charity in goodness is transcendental charity, in w..."
- 02:2202:22, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,219 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita 17.20 - That gift which is given out of duty, at the proper time and place, to a worthy person, and without expectation of return is considered to be charity in the mode of goodness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā"|"That gift which is given out of duty, at the proper time and place, to a worthy person, and wit..."
7 January 2021
- 02:1202:12, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,047 N Bali decided not to follow his spiritual master's instruction that he deny his promise to Vamanadeva; instead, he decided to give the land according to the promise and be everlastingly celebrated as one of the twelve mahajanas (balir vaiyasakir vayam) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja therefore decided not to follow his spiritual master's instruction that he deny his promise to Vāmanadeva; in..."
- 02:0502:05, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,061 N Canakya says, ayusah ksana eko 'pi na labhya svarna-kotibhih. The duration of one's life is extremely short, but if in that short lifetime one can do something that enhances his good reputation, that may continue to exist for many millions of years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, Cāṇakya Paṇḍita (Cāṇakya-śloka 34) also says, āyuṣaḥ kṣaṇa eko 'pi na labhya svarṇa-ko..."
- 01:5801:58, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,507 N Bali Maharaja defied the order of his so-called spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore Bali Mahārāja defied the order of his so-called spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{compl..." current
- 01:5501:55, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,862 N Since our money and possessions do not last but will somehow or other be taken away, as long as they are in our possession it is better to use them for charity to a noble cause Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since our money and possessions do not last but will somehow or other be taken away, as long as they are in our possession it..."
- 01:5101:51, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,820 N Why should we not part with our possessions and deliver them to Lord Visnu for His satisfaction? Sri Canakya Pandita says in this regard, san-nimitte varam tyago vinase niyate sati (Canakya-sloka 36) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the circumstances, why should we not part with our possessions and deliver them to Lord Viṣṇu for His satisfaction?..."
- 01:4401:44, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,474 N Nondevotees, cannot see the Lord face to face; to such persons the Lord appears as death and takes away all their possessions by force Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nondevotees, however, cannot see the Lord face to face; to such persons the Lord appears as death and takes away all their pos..."
- 01:2901:29, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,229 N The Lord personally appeared to Bali Maharaja to take away everything he had, and thus he was so fortunate that he could see the Lord face to face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord personally appeared to Bali Mahārāja to take away everything he had, and thus he was so fortunate that he could see..."
- 01:2301:23, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,619 N Certainly one has attachment for everything material, especially one's land, but land and other possessions are forcibly taken away at the time of death, as stated in Bhagavad-gita - mrtyuh sarva-haras caham (BG 10.34) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Certainly one has attachment for everything material, especially one's land, but land and other possessions are forcibly taken..."
- 00:5800:58, 7 January 2021 diff hist +2,100 N Bali Maharaja, as a pure devotee, had already decided to give all the land to Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja, as a pure devotee, had already decided to give all the land to Lord Viṣṇu"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKi..." current
- 00:5500:55, 7 January 2021 diff hist +2,462 N Bali Maharaja had confidentially decided to give the gift to Lord Vamanadeva without discussion, but because such a decision would hurt the hearts of the asuras and his spiritual master, Sukracarya, he spoke equivocally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja had confidentially decided to give the gift to Lord Vāmanadeva without discussion, but because such a decisio..."
- 00:4900:49, 7 January 2021 diff hist +2,039 N The word vipra means brahmana, and at the same time confidential Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word vipra means brāhmaṇa, and at the same time"|"confidential"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}}..." current
- 00:3600:36, 7 January 2021 diff hist +2,623 On the surface of the earth there are many great mountains and oceans that are very heavy, and mother earth has no difficulty carrying them. But she feels very much overburdened when she carries even one person who is a liar No edit summary current
6 January 2021
- 02:5402:54, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,404 N Thus Bali Maharaja is understood to be one who received the highest perfection of devotional service by special mercy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Bali Mahārāja is understood to be one who received the highest perfection of devotional service by special mercy"}} {{n..."
- 02:5202:52, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,549 N Because of unalloyed love for the Lord, he (Bali) then immediately decided, "I shall give this little dwarf brahmana whatever He asks from me." This is a sign of love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of unalloyed love for the Lord, he then immediately decided, "I shall give this little dwarf brāhmaṇa whatever He a..."