User contributions for HariKirtanRasa
20 January 2021
- 22:5422:54, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,384 N The example may be given that a cat carries a mouse in its mouth and also carries a kitten in its mouth. Both the mouse and the kitten are carried in the same mouth, but the perception of the mouse is different from that of the kitten Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But in this connection the example may be given that a cat carries a mouse in its mouth and also carries a kitten in its mouth..."
- 22:3422:34, 20 January 2021 diff hist −11 For a devotee there is no pain, pleasure or material perfection No edit summary current
- 22:3422:34, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,076 N For a devotee there is no pain, pleasure or material perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a devotee there is no pain, pleasure or material perfection"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal..."
- 22:3122:31, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,276 N Tyaktva deham punar janma naiti mam eti (BG 4.9) - When he (the devotee) gives up his body, he goes directly to become an associate of the Lord and serve Him, although he does the same thing even in a material body in the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tyaktvā dehaṁ punar janma naiti mām eti"|"When he gives up his body, he goes directly to become an associate of the Lord a..."
- 22:2622:26, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,046 N It is said, sadhur jivo va maro va. Whether a devotee is alive or dead, his only concern is to serve the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, sādhur jīvo vā maro vā. Whether a devotee is alive or dead, his only concern is to serve the Lord"}} {{notes|}..."
- 22:2222:22, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,465 N In a spiritual body the devotee becomes a direct associate of the Lord, but even though a devotee may superficially appear to be in a material body, he is always liberated and is engaged in the same duties of service to the Lord as a devotee in Vaikuntha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In a spiritual body the devotee becomes a direct associate of the Lord, but even though a devotee may superficially appear to..."
- 22:1422:14, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,134 N The desire to serve the Lord establishes one as liberated in any condition of life, whether in a spiritual body or a material body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The desire to serve the Lord establishes one as liberated in any condition of life, whether in a spiritual body or a material..."
- 22:0822:08, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,504 N Rupa Goswami confirms: A person acting in KC (or, in other words, in the service of Krsna) with his body, mind, intelligence and words is a liberated person even within the material world, although he may be engaged in many so-called material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is confirmed by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī"|"A person acting in Kṛṣṇa consciousness (or, in other words, in the servic..."
- 04:0104:01, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,248 N On the contrary, he (the devotee of the Lord) will accept any body, material or spiritual, for he wants to serve the Lord. This is real liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the contrary, he will accept any body, material or spiritual, for he wants to serve the Lord. This is real liberation"}} {{..."
- 03:4703:47, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,220 N By saying "life after life" (janmani janmani), the Lord referred not to an ordinary birth but a birth in which to remember the lotus feet of the Lord. Such a body is desirable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By saying"|"(janmani janmani), the Lord referred not to an ordinary birth but a birth in which to remember the lotus feet of t..."
- 03:3903:39, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,332 N Caitanya said: O Lord of the universe, I do not desire material wealth, materialistic followers, a beautiful wife or fruitive activities described in flowery language. All I want, life after life, is unmotivated devotional service to You - Siksastaka 4 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu also said"|"O Lord of the universe, I do not desire material wealth, materialistic followers, a bea..."
16 January 2021
- 22:1822:18, 16 January 2021 diff hist +6,039 N Bhaktivinoda Thakura sings: I do not mind being born there (in the home of Krsna's devotee) even as an insignificant creature like an insect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I do not mind being born there even as an insignificant creature like an insect"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{co..."
- 22:0822:08, 16 January 2021 diff hist +6,284 N Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura sings: My Lord, if You want me to take birth and accept a material body again, kindly do me this favor: allow me to take birth in the home of Your servant, Your devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura sings"|"My Lord, if You want me to take birth and accept a material body again, kindly do me t..."
- 21:5821:58, 16 January 2021 diff hist +6,108 N Maharaja Nimi did not want to accept a material body, which would be a cause of bondage; because he was a devotee, he wanted a body by which he could render devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Nimi did not want to accept a material body, which would be a cause of bondage; because he was a devotee, he wanted..."
- 12:2812:28, 16 January 2021 diff hist +2,336 N Because they (Mitra & Varuna) were great saints, they tried to control their lust, but they could not do so, and thus they discharged semen. This semen was kept carefully in a waterpot, and Vasistha was born from it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because they were great saints, they tried to control their lust, but they could not do so, and thus they discharged semen. Th..."
- 12:2312:23, 16 January 2021 diff hist +2,039 N Mitra and Varuna chanced to meet Urvasi, the most beautiful prostitute of the heavenly kingdom, and they became lusty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mitra and Varuṇa chanced to meet Urvaśī, the most beautiful prostitute of the heavenly kingdom, and they became lusty"}} {..."
- 02:0802:08, 16 January 2021 diff hist +3,078 N There are many similar instances in the Vedic literature. E.g., Satyavan died and was being taken away by Yamaraja, but on the request of his wife, Savitri, Satyavan was revived in the same body. This is an important fact about the power of the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many similar instances in the Vedic literature. For example, according to the history of Sāvitrī and Satyavān, Sa..."
- 02:0102:01, 16 January 2021 diff hist +2,720 N One should not think that the demigods are powerful only in enjoying the senses; they are also powerful in such deeds as bringing life back to a dead body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not think that the demigods are powerful only in enjoying the senses; they are also powerful in such deeds as bring..."
- 01:5501:55, 16 January 2021 diff hist +2,975 N The demigods are in a position many times higher than that of human beings. Therefore, although the great saints and sages were also powerful brahmanas, they requested the demigods to revive Nimi's body, which had been preserved in various perfumed balms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods are in a position many times higher than that of human beings. Therefore, although the great saints and sages wer..."
14 January 2021
- 22:4122:41, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,425 N Although Vasistha was the spiritual master of Maharaja Nimi, because of his greed he became fallen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Vasiṣṭha was the spiritual master of Mahārāja Nimi, because of his greed he became fallen"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 22:3822:38, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,429 N When one is infected by contaminated activities, his power, material or spiritual, reduces Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is infected by contaminated activities, his power, material or spiritual, reduces"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtan..."
- 22:3522:35, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,836 N In this case, however, for the sake of more lucrative remunerations from the King of heaven, Vasistha neglected Maharaja Nimi's request on this planet, and when Nimi performed the sacrifices with other priests, Vasistha unnecessarily cursed him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this case, however, for the sake of more lucrative remunerations from the King of heaven, Vasiṣṭha neglected Mahārāja..."
- 22:3122:31, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,334 N The religious principle for a brahmana is that he should not be greedy at all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The religious principle for a brāhmaṇa is that he should not be greedy at all"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{c..."
- 22:2222:22, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,326 N Here is a great personality, Maharaja Nimi, who knew this fact (Life is flickering. So if one does something worthy, that qualification will be depicted in history eternally) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is a great personality, Mahārāja Nimi, who knew this fact"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goa..."
- 22:1622:16, 14 January 2021 diff hist +2,627 N Canakya Pandita says, sariram ksana-vidhvamsi kalpanta-sthayino gunah: The duration of one's life in the material world may end at any moment, but if within this life one does something worthy, that qualification is depicted in history eternally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cāṇakya Paṇḍita says, śarīraṁ kṣaṇa-vidhvāṁsi kalpānta-sthāyino guṇāḥ"|"The duration of one's life in..."
13 January 2021
- 16:4316:43, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,825 N Here is a factual example (Maru - a descendent of Kusa) of perfection: a yoga-siddha can live as long as he likes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is a factual example of perfection: a yoga-siddha can live as long as he likes"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}}..."
- 16:4016:40, 13 January 2021 diff hist −11 The demonstration of some trifling yoga-siddha does not constitute perfection No edit summary current
- 16:4016:40, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,594 N The demonstration of some trifling yoga-siddha does not constitute perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demonstration of some trifling yoga-siddha does not constitute perfection"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{comp..."
- 16:3616:36, 13 January 2021 diff hist −11 If one becomes perfect in the practice of yoga, he can live as long as he likes No edit summary current
- 16:3616:36, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,583 N If one becomes perfect in the practice of yoga, he can live as long as he likes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one becomes perfect in the practice of yoga, he can live as long as he likes"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{co..."
- 16:3316:33, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,926 N We are sometimes surprised that a mortal body can live for such a long time. The explanation of this longevity is given here by the word yoga-siddha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are sometimes surprised that a mortal body can live for such a long time. The explanation of this longevity is given here b..."
- 16:2916:29, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,865 N Sometimes we hear from the Vedic literature that some personalities from the Vedic age, such as Vyasadeva and Asvatthama, are still living. Here we understand that Maru is also still living Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes we hear from the Vedic literature that some personalities from the Vedic age, such as Vyāsadeva and Aśvatthāmā,..."
- 16:2516:25, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,664 N By controlling the breath, the perfect yogi can continue his life for as long as he likes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By controlling the breath, the perfect yogī can continue his life for as long as he likes"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtan..."
- 16:2116:21, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,137 N At least 5000 years ago, Sukadeva ascertained the existence of Maru in Kalapa-grama and said that Maru, having achieved a yoga-siddha body, would continue to exist until the end of Kali-yuga. Such is the perfection of mystic power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At least five thousand years ago, Śrīla Śukadeva Gosvāmī ascertained the existence of Maru in Kalāpa-grāma and said tha..."
- 02:3402:34, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,727 N Because the Lord kicked a hole in the covering of the universe, the water of the Ganges came into this material world to deliver all the fallen souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Lord kicked a hole in the covering of the universe, the water of the Ganges came into this material world to deliv..."
- 02:3102:31, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,999 N The nails of the Lord pierced through all these layers and made a hole penetrating into the spiritual world. From this hole, the water of the Ganges infiltrated into this material world, and therefore it is said, pada-nakha-nira janita jana-pavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nonetheless, the nails of the Lord pierced through all these layers and made a hole penetrating into the spiritual world. From..."
- 02:2702:27, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,696 N The universe is covered by the five material elements (bhumir apo 'nalo vayuh kham (BG 7.4)). As stated in the sastra, these elements are in layers, each ten times thicker than the previous one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The universe is covered by the five material elements"|"bhūmir āpo 'nalo vāyuḥ kham"|"As stated in the śāstra, these el..."
- 02:1802:18, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,830 N Thus there was nothing uncommon for the Supreme Personality of Godhead when He occupied the entire sky with His body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus there was nothing uncommon for the Supreme Personality of Godhead when He occupied the entire sky with His body"}} {{note..."
- 02:1602:16, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,046 N Srila Jiva Gosvami says that the steps include everything, downward and upward. When one stands up, he certainly occupies certain parts of the sky and certain portions of the earth below his feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī says that the steps include everything, downward and upward. When one stands up, he ce..."
- 02:1202:12, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,878 N One might argue, "Since Bali Maharaja promised Vamanadeva only the land occupied by His steps, why did Lord Vamanadeva occupy the sky also?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One might argue"|"Since Bali Mahārāja promised Vāmanadeva only the land occupied by His steps, why did Lord Vāmanadeva occ..."
- 01:5601:56, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,792 N Thus the parts of the universal body, one after another, are described herein. The knees are the place of birds, and above that are varieties of air. The birds can fly over the mountains, and above the birds are varieties of air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the parts of the universal body, one after another, are described herein. The knees are the place of birds, and above tha..."
- 01:5401:54, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,609 N The study of this universal form begins from the sole. Above the soles are the feet, above the feet are the calves, above the calves are the knees, and above the knees are the thighs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The study of this universal form begins from the sole. Above the soles are the feet, above the feet are the calves, above the..."
- 01:5101:51, 13 January 2021 diff hist +2,535 N The universal situation is described herein (SB 8.20.23) in regard to the complete constitution of the Lord's gigantic universal form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The universal situation is described herein in regard to the complete constitution of the Lord's gigantic universal form"}} {{..."
- 01:4701:47, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,197 N This acintya-bhedabheda - simultaneous oneness and difference - is the perfect philosophy propounded by Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This acintya-bhedābheda—simultaneous oneness and difference—is the perfect philosophy propounded by Lord Śrī Caitanya M..."
- 01:4501:45, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,323 N The seer is a part of the whole, but he is not equal to the whole. The part of the whole, the seer, is also one with the whole, but since he is but a part, he cannot be the complete whole at any time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The seer is a part of the whole, but he is not equal to the whole. The part of the whole, the seer, is also one with the whole..."
- 01:4101:41, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,116 N Thus there is dvaita-vada; there are always two entities - the seer and the seen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus there is dvaita-vāda; there are always two entities—the seer and the seen"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{..."
- 01:3901:39, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,229 N Here, Bali Maharaja was the seer of the Personality of Godhead's universal body, and that body was that which was seen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here, Bali Mahārāja was the seer of the Personality of Godhead's universal body, and that body was that which was seen"}} {{..."
- 01:3601:36, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,534 N Mayavadi philosophers think that since the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, has become everything, He has no separate existence. Their philosophy is called advaita-vada. Actually, however, their philosophy is not correct Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādī philosophers think that since the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, has become everything, He h..."
- 01:3201:32, 13 January 2021 diff hist +3,436 N In Bhagavad-gita, the Supreme Personality of Godhead says, BG 10.8 - Krsna is the origin of everything. BG 7.19 - Krsna is everything. BG 9.4 - everything rests in the body of the Lord, yet the Lord is not everywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā, the Supreme Personality of Godhead says, ahaṁ sarvasya prabhavo mattaḥ sarvaṁ pravartate"|"Kṛṣ..."
11 January 2021
- 03:4303:43, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,539 N In this regard, the example is given that when one's face is decorated with a garland and sandalwood pulp, the reflection of one's face in a mirror automatically becomes beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, the example is given that when one's face is decorated with a garland and sandalwood pulp, the reflection of o..."
- 03:3903:39, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,765 N Similarly, when we offer anything with devotion and faith, what we offer does not belong to us, nor does it enrich the opulence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. But if one offers whatever he has in his possession, he becomes a recognized devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, when we offer anything with devotion and faith, what we offer does not belong to us, nor does it enrich the opulenc..."
- 03:3303:33, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,708 N When one takes a palmful of water from the Ganges, the Ganges does not lose anything, similarly if a devotee offers a palmful of water to the Ganges, the Ganges does not increase. But by such offering, the devotee is celebrated as a devotee of Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, when one takes a palmful of water from the Ganges, the Ganges does not lose anything, and similarly if a devotee off..."
- 02:5602:56, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,664 N Sometimes we see a devotee offering Ganges water to the Ganges. After taking his bath in the Ganges, a devotee takes a palmful of water and offers it back to the Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes we see a devotee offering Ganges water to the Ganges. After taking his bath in the Ganges, a devotee takes a palmful..."
- 02:4802:48, 11 January 2021 diff hist +3,415 N Bali Maharaja wanted to give charity to Vamanadeva, but the Lord expanded His body in such a way that He showed Bali Maharaja that everything in the universe is already in His body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja wanted to give charity to Vāmanadeva, but the Lord expanded His body in such a way that He showed Bali Mahār..."
10 January 2021
- 02:2902:29, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,721 N When Bali Maharaja acted with unflinching faith and devotion unto the lotus feet of Lord Visnu, this was very much appreciated by all the residents of the higher planetary system Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Bali Mahārāja acted with unflinching faith and devotion unto the lotus feet of Lord Viṣṇu, this was very much appre..."
- 02:2502:25, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,431 N There cannot be any duplicity in the character of a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There cannot be any duplicity in the character of a Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goa..."
- 02:2302:23, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,427 A Vaisnava should possess the brahminical qualities such as satya, sama, dama, titiksa and arjava (BG 18.42) No edit summary current
- 02:1702:17, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,535 Arjavam - simplicity or freedom from duplicity - is a qualification of a brahmana and a Vaisnava No edit summary current
- 02:0902:09, 10 January 2021 diff hist +3,166 N In other words, if a devotee becomes very opulent, it is to be understood that his opulence is a gift of the SPG. Such opulence will never be vanquished, whereas the opulence achieved by one's fruitive activity may be vanquished at any moment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, if a devotee becomes very opulent, it is to be understood that his opulence is a gift of the Supreme Personali..."
- 02:0402:04, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,951 N Thus Bali Maharaja could never be bereft of all opulences. The opulences offered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead are not to be compared to the opulences obtained by karma-kanda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Bali Mahārāja could never be bereft of all opulences. The opulences offered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead are n..."
- 01:5501:55, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,597 N Anyone cared for by Lord Visnu does not need to care about anyone else Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone cared for by Lord Viṣṇu does not need to care about anyone else"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complet..."
- 01:5301:53, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,565 N He (Bali) had no fear of any condition of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had no fear of any condition of material existence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{fir..."
- 01:4701:47, 10 January 2021 diff hist −10 Because he (Bali) was so learned, he could disobey the order of his so-called spiritual master No edit summary current
- 01:4701:47, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,712 N Because he (Bali) was so learned, he could disobey the order of his so-called spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And because he was so learned, he could disobey the order of his so-called spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirta..."
- 01:3701:37, 10 January 2021 diff hist +2,933 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says that Bali Maharaja was not pandita-mani, or one who falsely assumes himself learned; rather, he was pandita-manya-jnah, one who is so learned that all other learned persons worship him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura says that Bali Mahārāja was not paṇḍita-mānī, or one who falsely assumes h..."
- 00:1400:14, 10 January 2021 diff hist +3,636 N Therefore in this verse the word daiva-prahitah, "being inspired by the Supreme Lord," is important Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore in this verse the word daiva-prahitaḥ"|"being inspired by the Supreme Lord"|"is important"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
- 00:0700:07, 10 January 2021 diff hist +4,144 N Although the Supreme Lord is situated in the core of everyone's heart, unless one is a Vaisnava, unless one is engaged in bhakti, one does not get sound advice by which to return home, back to Godhead. Such instructions are meant only for devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Supreme Lord is situated in the core of everyone's heart, unless one is a Vaiṣṇava, unless one is engaged in..."
9 January 2021
- 23:5923:59, 9 January 2021 diff hist +3,763 N Srila Sanatana Gosvami has therefore compiled Hari-bhakti-vilasa to guide the Vaisnavas, who never follow the smarta-viddhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī has therefore compiled Hari-bhakti-vilāsa to guide the Vaiṣṇavas, who never follow the smārt..."
- 04:4504:45, 9 January 2021 diff hist +3,390 N Thus Sukracarya was never inspired by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to develop in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Śukrācārya was never inspired by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to develop in devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 04:4004:40, 9 January 2021 diff hist +3,440 N As stated by the Lord Himself in Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.10) To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by the Lord Himself in Bhagavad-gītā"|"To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give the un..."
- 04:2904:29, 9 January 2021 diff hist +3,725 N The difference between the behavior of Bali Maharaja and that of his spiritual master, Sukracarya, was that Bali Maharaja had already developed love of Godhead, whereas Sukracarya, being merely a priest of routine rituals, had not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The difference between the behavior of Bali Mahārāja and that of his spiritual master, Śukrācārya, was that Bali Mahārā..."
- 04:1504:15, 9 January 2021 diff hist +2,161 N Lord Visnu is defeated by a devotee through devotional service; otherwise, no one can defeat Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu is defeated by a devotee through devotional service; otherwise, no one can defeat Lord Viṣṇu"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 04:0704:07, 9 January 2021 diff hist +2,228 N Thus the real meaning of the words "lie down" is that Lord Visnu would reside within the core of Bali Maharaja's heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the real meaning of the words"|"lie down"|"is that Lord Viṣṇu would reside within the core of Bali Mahārāja's heart..."
- 04:0304:03, 9 January 2021 diff hist +2,047 N Lord Visnu can kill everyone, but He cannot be killed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu can kill everyone, but He cannot be killed"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {..."
- 04:0004:00, 9 January 2021 diff hist +2,350 N Bali Maharaja's statement that Visnu would lie down having been killed is not the direct meaning, for Visnu cannot be killed by anyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja's statement that Viṣṇu would lie down having been killed is not the direct meaning, for Viṣṇu cannot b..."
8 January 2021
- 03:3703:37, 8 January 2021 diff hist +2,332 N To enjoy a little humor between Himself and His devotee, the Lord covered Himself as a brahmana-brahmacari and thus came to Bali Maharaja to beg for only three feet of land Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But to enjoy a little humor between Himself and His devotee, the Lord covered Himself as a brāhmaṇa-brahmacārī and thus c..."
- 03:2903:29, 8 January 2021 diff hist +2,138 N If Lord Visnu as He is had come to Bali Maharaja and asked him to do something, Bali Maharaja certainly would not have refused His request Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If Lord Viṣṇu as He is had come to Bali Mahārāja and asked him to do something, Bali Mahārāja certainly would not have..."
- 03:2303:23, 8 January 2021 diff hist +4,136 N Bhaktivinoda Thakura said: When one surrenders to Lord Visnu, one must be prepared to abide by His orders in all circumstances, whether He kills one or gives one protection. Lord Visnu must be worshiped in all circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura said"|"When one surrenders to Lord Viṣṇu, one must be prepared to abide by His orders in all circu..."
- 03:1803:18, 8 January 2021 diff hist +4,090 N Bali, having been perfectly educated in bhakti by his grandfather Prahlada, knew how things are to be done. He was never to be misguided by anyone, even by a person who happened to be his so-called spiritual master. This is the sign of full surrender Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja, having been perfectly educated in devotional service by his grandfather Prahlāda Mahārāja, knew how things..."
- 03:1103:11, 8 January 2021 diff hist +4,083 N One must ultimately worship Lord Visnu, and for that purpose the varnasrama system organizes society into brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas, sudras, brahmacaris, grhasthas, vanaprasthas and sannyasis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must ultimately worship Lord Viṣṇu, and for that purpose the varṇāśrama system organizes society into brāhmaṇas..."
- 03:0703:07, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,959 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu, is worshiped by the proper execution of prescribed duties in the system of varna and asrama. There is no other way to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead. (Visnu Purana 3.8.9) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Viṣṇu, is worshiped by the proper execution of prescribed duties in the system of..."
- 03:0203:02, 8 January 2021 diff hist +3,632 N The Vedic principles of the varnasrama institution are meant to organize society to prepare everyone to worship Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic principles of the varṇāśrama institution are meant to organize society to prepare everyone to worship Lord Viṣ..."
- 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..."
- 02:4702:47, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,410 N Bali Maharaja regularly maintained devotion for the Lord, and because he was purified, the Lord appeared before him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja regularly maintained devotion for the Lord, and because he was purified, the Lord appeared before him"}} {{not..." current
- 02:4502:45, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,761 N Bali, by the grace of Prahlada Maharaja, got the seed of devotional service, and when that seed developed, he achieved the ultimate fruit of that service, namely love of Godhead (prema pum-artho mahan), immediately upon the appearance of Lord Vamanadeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja, by the grace of Prahlāda Mahārāja, got the seed of devotional service, and when that seed developed, he ac..."
- 02:3902:39, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,012 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu confirms this favor (the special mercy of both guru and Krsna awards the perfection of pure devotional service): guru-krsna-prasade paya bhakti-lata-bija - CC Madhya 19.151 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu confirms this favor: guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirt..."
- 02:3302:33, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,995 N Vairocani, Bali, received the mercy of Prahlada, and by Prahlada's mercy he also received the mercy of Lord Visnu, who appeared before him as a brahmacari beggar. Thus Bali became a krpa-siddha because of the special mercy of both guru and Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, Vairocani, Bali Mahārāja, received the mercy of Prahlāda Mahārāja, and by Prahlāda Mahārāja's mercy he also..."
- 02:2702:27, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,983 N The yajna-patnis were the wives of ordinary brahmanas engaged in fruitive activities. Although the brahmanas were learned and advanced in Vedic knowledge, they could not get the mercy of Krsna-Balarama, but their wives got complete perfection in bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yajña-patnīs were the wives of ordinary brāhmaṇas engaged in fruitive activities. Although the brāhmaṇas were very..."
- 02:1602:16, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,311 N Examples of such devotees (who may not have undergone all the required details of bhakti but who, by the special mercy of guru and Krsna have immediately attained the perfection of bhakti) are the yajna-patnis, Maharaja Bali and Sukadeva Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Examples of such devotees are the yajña-patnīs, Mahārāja Bali and Śukadeva Gosvāmī"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanR..." current
- 02:0902:09, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,804 N There are other devotees, who may not have undergone all the required details of devotional service but who, by the special mercy of guru and Krsna - the spiritual master and the SPOG - have immediately attained the perfection of pure devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But there are other devotees, who may not have undergone all the required details of devotional service but who, by the specia..."
- 02:0202:02, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,420 N If one regularly executes such devotional service (regular execution of the regulative principles mentioned in the sastras, as ordered and directed by the spiritual master), he will certainly attain perfection in due course of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one regularly executes such devotional service, he will certainly attain perfection in due course of time"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 01:4601:46, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,713 N Bali Maharaja had already been blessed by his grandfather Prahlada Maharaja. Therefore, he was a pure devotee, although born in a family of demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja had already been blessed by his grandfather Prahlāda Mahārāja. Therefore, he was a pure devotee, although b..."
- 01:2801:28, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,738 N A scholarly brahmana expert in all subjects of Vedic knowledge is unfit to become a spiritual master without being a Vaisnava, but a person born in a family of a lower caste can become a spiritual master if is a Vaisnava - Padma Purana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A scholarly brāhmaṇa expert in all subjects of Vedic knowledge is unfit to become a spiritual master without being a Vaiṣ..."
5 January 2021
- 03:5603:56, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,589 N He (Bali) decided immediately to reject the advice of Sukracarya and go on with his duty. Thus he gave all his possessions to Lord Vamanadeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, he decided immediately to reject the advice of Śukrācārya and go on with his duty. Thus he gave all his pos..."
- 03:4803:48, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,393 N Bali Maharaja decided that such hindrances (Sukracharya's putting forward a material argument to hamper this process of devotional service) should certainly be avoided Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja decided that such hindrances should certainly be avoided"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|..."
- 03:3503:35, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,729 N Bali Maharaja had the opportunity to contribute everything he possessed to the lotus feet of Lord Vamanadeva, but Sukracarya was putting forward a material argument to hamper this process of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja had the opportunity to contribute everything he possessed to the lotus feet of Lord Vāmanadeva, but Śukrāc..."
- 03:1703:17, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,377 N To perform devotional service, one must accept only that which is favorable and reject that which is unfavorable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To perform devotional service, one must accept only that which is favorable and reject that which is unfavorable"}} {{notes|}}..." current
- 03:0703:07, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,581 N A devotee is determined to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead to His full satisfaction. Anything that hampers such determination should certainly be rejected. This is the principle of bhakti. Anukulyasya sankalpah pratikulyasya varjanam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee is determined to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead to His full satisfaction. Anything that hampers such deter..."
- 02:5102:51, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,245 N Sukracarya, being a person of this material world, did not know the principles of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukrācārya, being a person of this material world, did not know the principles of a devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKi..." current
- 02:4002:40, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,323 N If a religious principle does not affect one's material condition, it is to be accepted. At the present time, in this age of Kali, this idea is extremely prominent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a religious principle does not affect one's material condition, it is to be accepted. At the present time, in this age of K..."
- 01:4601:46, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,316 N To see to this (that one's material means of livelihood, material reputation, sense gratification and economic development must continue properly) is the first duty of a man who is a householder, especially one who is interested in material affairs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To see to this is the first duty of a man who is a householder, especially one who is interested in material affairs"}} {{note..."
- 01:3701:37, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,554 N Sukracarya stressed that one's material means of livelihood and one's material reputation, sense gratification and economic development must continue properly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukrācārya stressed that one's material means of livelihood and one's material reputation, sense gratification and economic..."
- 01:1501:15, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,233 N Bali Maharaja's grave answer (the principle of religion that does not hinder one's economic development, sense gratification, fame and means of livelihood is the real occupational duty of the householder) to Sukracarya is meaningful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja's grave answer to Śukrācārya is meaningful"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0..."
- 00:5100:51, 5 January 2021 diff hist +4,886 N Srila Jiva Gosvami has advised that such a useless guru (one who goes against the principle of visnu-bhakti), a family priest acting as guru, should be given up, and that the proper, bona-fide guru should be accepted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī has advised that such a useless guru, a family priest acting as guru, should be given up, and that the..."
- 00:3300:33, 5 January 2021 diff hist +4,571 N If one has falsely accepted such a guru (who goes against the principle of visnu-bhakti), one should reject him. Such a guru is described in Mahabharata Udyoga 179.25 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one has falsely accepted such a guru, one should reject him. Such a guru is described as follows (Mahābhārata, Udyoga 179..."
23 December 2020
- 23:4123:41, 23 December 2020 diff hist +4,440 N Anyone who is supposed to be a guru but who goes against the principle of visnu-bhakti cannot be accepted as guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who is supposed to be a guru but who goes against the principle of viṣṇu-bhakti cannot be accepted as guru"}} {{not..."
19 December 2020
- 17:3417:34, 19 December 2020 diff hist +42 Now Sukracarya has advised Bali Maharaja to deny the promise to Vamanadeva No edit summary current
- 17:2817:28, 19 December 2020 diff hist +3 Bali thought that there would be no fault if he disobeyed the order of his spiritual master. He deliberated on this point - should he refuse to accept the advice of his spiritual master, or should he independently do everything to please the SPG? No edit summary current
- 17:2417:24, 19 December 2020 diff hist +4,431 N Now Sukracarya has advised Bali Maharaja to deny the promise to Vamanadeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now Sukracarya has advised Bali Maharaja to deny the promise to Vamanadeva"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complet..."
- 16:5616:56, 19 December 2020 diff hist +4,523 N Gurur na sa syat (SB 5.5.18). One should not become a guru if he cannot enable his disciple to advance in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gurur na sa syāt"|"One should not become a guru if he cannot enable his disciple to advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {..."
- 03:3603:36, 19 December 2020 diff hist +4,311 N Bali thought that there would be no fault if he disobeyed the order of his spiritual master. He deliberated on this point - should he refuse to accept the advice of his spiritual master, or should he independently do everything to please the SPG? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja thought that there would be no fault if he disobeyed the order of his spiritual master. He deliberated on this..."
- 03:1903:19, 19 December 2020 diff hist +4,229 N The goal of life is to become a devotee of Lord Krsna so that one may be freed from the bondage of material existence. The spiritual master helps the disciple attain this stage by developing Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goal of life is to become a devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa so that one may be freed from the bondage of material existence"|"..."
- 03:0703:07, 19 December 2020 diff hist +4,101 N According to sastra, the duty of the guru is to take the disciple back home, back to Godhead. If he is unable to do so and instead hinders the disciple in going back to Godhead, he should not be a guru. Gurur na sa syat - SB 5.5.18 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to śāstra, the duty of the guru is to take the disciple back home, back to Godhead. If he is unable to do so and i..."