User contributions for HariKirtanRasa
8 May 2021
- 01:2001:20, 8 May 2021 diff hist +2,435 N Some (conditioned souls) are fortunate to contact devotees, and by this contact they are delivered from the ocean of nescience, just as a log floating down a river accidentally washes upon the bank Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, some are fortunate to contact devotees, and by this contact they are delivered from the ocean of nescience, just as a..."
- 01:1501:15, 8 May 2021 diff hist +2,432 N There are unlimited conditioned souls who are bereft of Lord Krsna’s service. Not knowing how to cross the ocean of nescience, they are scattered by the waves of time and tide Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are unlimited conditioned souls who are bereft of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s service. Not knowing how to cross the ocean of ne..."
- 01:1101:11, 8 May 2021 diff hist −11 The devotee should not be concerned in either case; he should simply be very serious about trying to satisfy the Lord by rendering Him service No edit summary current
- 01:1101:11, 8 May 2021 diff hist +3,317 N The devotee should not be concerned in either case; he should simply be very serious about trying to satisfy the Lord by rendering Him service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee should not be concerned in either case; he should simply be very serious about trying to satisfy the Lord by rende..."
- 01:0801:08, 8 May 2021 diff hist +3,836 Although the person may be foolish, Krsna, being all-intelligent, engages him in His devotional service in such a way that he gradually forgets material opulence No edit summary current
- 01:0801:08, 8 May 2021 diff hist +3,857 Surrender means not that we demand something from the Lord but that we completely depend on His mercy. If Krsna likes, He may keep His devotee in a poverty-stricken condition, or if He likes He may keep him in an opulent position No edit summary current
- 01:0201:02, 8 May 2021 diff hist −11 If we are actually surrendered to the lotus feet of Krsna, our only desire should be to satisfy Krsna. That is pure Krsna consciousness No edit summary current
- 01:0201:02, 8 May 2021 diff hist +3,438 N If we are actually surrendered to the lotus feet of Krsna, our only desire should be to satisfy Krsna. That is pure Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we are actually surrendered to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, our only desire should be to satisfy Kṛṣṇa. That is pur..."
- 00:5900:59, 8 May 2021 diff hist −11 The point is that we should not try to exchange loving service for material prosperity No edit summary current
- 00:5900:59, 8 May 2021 diff hist +3,121 N The point is that we should not try to exchange loving service for material prosperity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The point is that we should not try to exchange loving service for material prosperity"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa..."
- 00:5500:55, 8 May 2021 diff hist −11 To desire material opulence while engaging in devotional service is foolish No edit summary current
- 00:5400:54, 8 May 2021 diff hist +3,086 N To desire material opulence while engaging in devotional service is foolish Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To desire material opulence while engaging in devotional service is foolish"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{comple..."
- 00:5200:52, 8 May 2021 diff hist −11 If a person wants material profit from devotional service, Krsna condemns such materialistic desires No edit summary current
- 00:5100:51, 8 May 2021 diff hist +3,276 N If a person wants material profit from devotional service, Krsna condemns such materialistic desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a person wants material profit from devotional service, Kṛṣṇa condemns such materialistic desires"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
- 00:4900:49, 8 May 2021 diff hist +3,593 If a karmi, jnani or yogi somehow contacts a devotee and renders devotional service, Krsna immediately awards him love of God and gives him shelter at His lotus feet, although he may have no idea how to develop love of Krsna No edit summary current
- 00:4100:41, 8 May 2021 diff hist +3,604 N If a karmi, jnani or yogi somehow contacts a devotee and renders devotional service, Krsna immediately awards him love of God and gives him shelter at His lotus feet, although he may have no idea how to develop love of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a karmī, jñānī or yogī somehow contacts a devotee and renders devotional service, Kṛṣṇa immediately awards him l..."
- 00:3700:37, 8 May 2021 diff hist −11 Devotees do not have such desires (merging with Brahman or perfecting mystic yoga) No edit summary current
- 00:3700:37, 8 May 2021 diff hist +2,904 N Devotees do not have such desires (merging with Brahman or perfecting mystic yoga) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees do not have such desires"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|2021-05-08T00:37:..."
7 May 2021
- 23:3023:30, 7 May 2021 diff hist +3,709 N While answering the great sage Narada, Lord Brahma described the position of maya and the bewildered living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While answering the great sage Nārada, Lord Brahmā described the position of māyā and the bewildered living entities"}} {{..."
- 23:2623:26, 7 May 2021 diff hist +4,088 N This verse (SB 2.7.47) was spoken by Lord Brahma when he was questioned by the great sage Narada. Narada was surprised to see the creator of the universe meditating, for this indicated there might be someone greater than Lord Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse was spoken by Lord Brahmā when he was questioned by the great sage Nārada. Nārada was surprised to see the creat..."
- 23:2323:23, 7 May 2021 diff hist −11 He is the principal, primeval cause of all causes and effects, in whom there is no sacrifice for fruitive activities and in whom the illusory energy does not stand No edit summary current
- 23:2223:22, 7 May 2021 diff hist +4,066 N He is the principal, primeval cause of all causes and effects, in whom there is no sacrifice for fruitive activities and in whom the illusory energy does not stand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is the principal, primeval cause of all causes and effects, in whom there is no sacrifice for fruitive activities and in wh..."
- 23:1723:17, 7 May 2021 diff hist −11 He is eternally devoid of all disturbances, fearless, completely conscious as opposed to matter, uncontaminated and without distinctions No edit summary current
- 23:1723:17, 7 May 2021 diff hist +3,974 N He is eternally devoid of all disturbances, fearless, completely conscious as opposed to matter, uncontaminated and without distinctions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is eternally devoid of all disturbances, fearless, completely conscious as opposed to matter, uncontaminated and without di..."
- 23:0823:08, 7 May 2021 diff hist −11 SB 2.7.47 - What is realized as the Absolute Brahman is full of unlimited bliss without grief. That is certainly the ultimate phase of the supreme enjoyer, the Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
- 23:0823:08, 7 May 2021 diff hist +4,107 N SB 2.7.47 - What is realized as the Absolute Brahman is full of unlimited bliss without grief. That is certainly the ultimate phase of the supreme enjoyer, the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What is realized as the Absolute Brahman is full of unlimited bliss without grief. That is certainly the ultimate phase of the..."
- 23:0223:02, 7 May 2021 diff hist +3,908 N But as soon as one becomes Krsna conscious, he is immediately relieved from such misconceptions. This verse is quoted from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 2.5.13) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as one becomes Kṛṣṇa conscious, he is immediately relieved from such misconceptions"|"This verse is quoted from..."
- 22:5722:57, 7 May 2021 diff hist −11 Such thinking (of the body and land of birth as all in all), which simply bewilders the living being, is nothing but rascalism. It is due to the darkness of maya No edit summary current
- 22:5722:57, 7 May 2021 diff hist +4,029 N Such thinking (of the body and land of birth as all in all), which simply bewilders the living being, is nothing but rascalism. It is due to the darkness of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such thinking, which simply bewilders the living being, is nothing but rascalism. It is due to the darkness of māyā"}} {{not..."
- 22:5122:51, 7 May 2021 diff hist −11 This (thinking the body & the land where it was born is all in all) is the basic principle behind nationalism, socialism and communism No edit summary current
- 22:5022:50, 7 May 2021 diff hist +3,791 N This (thinking the body & the land where it was born is all in all) is the basic principle behind nationalism, socialism and communism Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the basic principle behind nationalism, socialism and communism"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}..."
29 April 2021
- 02:5002:50, 29 April 2021 diff hist +3,277 N If he remains in Krsna consciousness in this way (continuously hearing, thinking, worshipping and serving Krsna), the darkness of maya certainly will not be able to touch him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he remains in Kṛṣṇa consciousness in this way, the darkness of māyā certainly will not be able to touch him"}} {{no..."
- 02:4602:46, 29 April 2021 diff hist +3,050 N When a person is Krsna conscious, he continuously hears about Krsna, thinks about Him, worships Him and serves Him as a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person is Kṛṣṇa conscious, he continuously hears about Kṛṣṇa, thinks about Him, worships Him and serves Him..."
- 02:4302:43, 29 April 2021 diff hist −11 This position (mode of goodness where one can make spiritual advancement & understand things clearly) is not possible for everyone No edit summary current
- 02:4302:43, 29 April 2021 diff hist +2,946 N This position (mode of goodness where one can make spiritual advancement & understand things clearly) is not possible for everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This position is not possible for everyone"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|2021-04-..."
- 02:3902:39, 29 April 2021 diff hist +3,017 N When one is situated in the mode of goodness, he can make spiritual advancement and understand things clearly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is situated in the mode of goodness, he can make spiritual advancement and understand things clearly"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
- 02:3502:35, 29 April 2021 diff hist −11 When one becomes Krsna conscious, the modes of passion and darkness immediately vanish, and then the mode of goodness (sattva-guna) remains No edit summary current
- 02:3502:35, 29 April 2021 diff hist +3,136 N When one becomes Krsna conscious, the modes of passion and darkness immediately vanish, and then the mode of goodness (sattva-guna) remains Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one becomes Kṛṣṇa conscious, the modes of passion and darkness immediately vanish, and then the mode of goodness (s..."
- 02:3302:33, 29 April 2021 diff hist −11 Lusty desires and greed are associated with rajas and tamas, passion and darkness No edit summary current
- 02:3302:33, 29 April 2021 diff hist +2,863 N Lusty desires and greed are associated with rajas and tamas, passion and darkness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lusty desires and greed are associated with rajas and tamas, passion and darkness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{..."
- 02:2802:28, 29 April 2021 diff hist −11 When a living entity becomes Krsna conscious, he is immediately relieved of all material lusty desires No edit summary current
- 02:2702:27, 29 April 2021 diff hist +2,847 N When a living entity becomes Krsna conscious, he is immediately relieved of all material lusty desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a living entity becomes Kṛṣṇa conscious, he is immediately relieved of all material lusty desires"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 02:2302:23, 29 April 2021 diff hist −11 Wherever there is light, there cannot be darkness No edit summary current
- 02:2202:22, 29 April 2021 diff hist +2,700 N Wherever there is light, there cannot be darkness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wherever there is light, there cannot be darkness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|2..."
- 02:1802:18, 29 April 2021 diff hist +3,307 N In SB 2.9.34 it is stated: “What appears to be truth without Me is certainly My illusory energy, for nothing can exist without Me. It is like a reflection of a real light in the shadows, for in the light there are neither shadows nor reflections Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"it is stated"|"What appears to be truth without Me is certainly My illusory energy, for nothing can..."
28 April 2021
- 03:0003:00, 28 April 2021 diff hist +2,366 N The regulative principles of varnasrama-dharma in themselves are insufficient for attainment of the highest perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The regulative principles of varṇāśrama-dharma in themselves are insufficient for attainment of the highest perfection"}}..."
- 02:5702:57, 28 April 2021 diff hist −11 Without developing one’s dormant Krsna consciousness, one cannot be factually elevated No edit summary current
- 02:5602:56, 28 April 2021 diff hist +2,343 N Without developing one’s dormant Krsna consciousness, one cannot be factually elevated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without developing one’s dormant Kṛṣṇa consciousness, one cannot be factually elevated"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKi..."
- 02:5202:52, 28 April 2021 diff hist +2,955 N One may be a brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya or sudra, or one may perfectly follow the spiritual principles of brahmacarya, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa, but ultimately one falls down into a hellish condition unless one becomes a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may be a brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya or śūdra, or one may perfectly follow the spiritual principles of brahmacarya,..."
27 April 2021
- 03:2003:20, 27 April 2021 diff hist +2,756 N If by Krsna’s mercy he gets in touch with a bona fide spiritual master, abides by his order and serves him, engaging other conditioned souls in the Lord’s service, he then attains liberation and Lord Sri Krsna’s shelter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, if by Kṛṣṇa’s mercy he gets in touch with a bona fide spiritual master, abides by his order and serves him, e..."
- 03:1003:10, 27 April 2021 diff hist −11 Being illusioned by maya, one thinks that material happiness is the only desirable object No edit summary current
- 03:0903:09, 27 April 2021 diff hist +2,348 N Being illusioned by maya, one thinks that material happiness is the only desirable object Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being illusioned by māyā, one thinks that material happiness is the only desirable object"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirta..."
- 02:4302:43, 27 April 2021 diff hist −11 This (that jivas are eternally servants of Krsna) is forgotten due to the influence of maya, which induces one to believe in material happiness No edit summary current
- 02:4302:43, 27 April 2021 diff hist +2,344 N This (that jivas are eternally servants of Krsna) is forgotten due to the influence of maya, which induces one to believe in material happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is forgotten due to the influence of māyā, which induces one to believe in material happiness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
- 02:3802:38, 27 April 2021 diff hist −11 It is a fact that every living entity is eternally a servant of Krsna No edit summary current
- 02:3702:37, 27 April 2021 diff hist +2,156 N It is a fact that every living entity is eternally a servant of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a fact that every living entity is eternally a servant of Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{comple..."
26 April 2021
- 02:3302:33, 26 April 2021 diff hist +3,494 N As far as liberation is concerned, she stands before the devotee with folded hands waiting to render service. Religion, economic development and sense gratification are all automatically attained without separate endeavor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as liberation is concerned, she stands before the devotee with folded hands waiting to render service. Religion, econom..."
- 02:3002:30, 26 April 2021 diff hist −11 O my Lord, if one engages in Your pure devotional service with determination, You become visible in Your original transcendental youthful form as the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
- 02:2902:29, 26 April 2021 diff hist +3,402 N O my Lord, if one engages in Your pure devotional service with determination, You become visible in Your original transcendental youthful form as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O my Lord, if one engages in Your pure devotional service with determination, You become visible in Your original transcendent..."
- 02:2502:25, 26 April 2021 diff hist +3,130 N When such a person comes in contact with a pure devotee, he can actually become liberated from material bondage and engage in the Lord’s service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When such a person comes in contact with a pure devotee, he can actually become liberated from material bondage and engage in..."
- 02:2202:22, 26 April 2021 diff hist −11 Indeed, one falls down again onto the material platform because considering oneself the Supreme Person, the Supreme Absolute Truth, is offensive No edit summary current
- 02:2202:22, 26 April 2021 diff hist +3,061 N Indeed, one falls down again onto the material platform because considering oneself the Supreme Person, the Supreme Absolute Truth, is offensive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indeed, one falls down again onto the material platform because considering oneself the Supreme Person, the Supreme Absolute T..."
- 02:1902:19, 26 April 2021 diff hist −11 Even though one may be able to distinguish between Brahman and matter, one’s liberation will be hampered if one is misled into thinking that the living entity is as good as the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
- 02:1902:19, 26 April 2021 diff hist +3,218 N Even though one may be able to distinguish between Brahman and matter, one’s liberation will be hampered if one is misled into thinking that the living entity is as good as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though one may be able to distinguish between Brahman and matter, one’s liberation will be hampered if one is misled in..."
- 02:1502:15, 26 April 2021 diff hist −11 One cannot attain liberation simply by speculative knowledge No edit summary current
- 02:1402:14, 26 April 2021 diff hist +2,822 N One cannot attain liberation simply by speculative knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot attain liberation simply by speculative knowledge"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}..."
25 April 2021
- 02:5602:56, 25 April 2021 diff hist +2,913 N Narada Muni advised him (Vyasadeva) to write about the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore Vyasadeva began writing Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"advised him to write about the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore Vyāsadeva began writing Śrīmad-B..."
- 02:5002:50, 25 April 2021 diff hist +3,155 N Even after writing many Vedic literatures, Vyasadeva felt very morose. Therefore his spiritual master, Naradadeva, told him that he could be happy by writing about the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even after writing many Vedic literatures, Vyāsadeva felt very morose. Therefore his spiritual master, Nāradadeva, told him..."
- 02:4602:46, 25 April 2021 diff hist −11 Dhruva Maharaja went to practice mystic yoga to see the Lord personally, face to face, but when he developed an interest in devotional service, he saw that he was not being benefited by karma, jnana and yoga No edit summary current
- 02:4502:45, 25 April 2021 diff hist +3,369 N Dhruva Maharaja went to practice mystic yoga to see the Lord personally, face to face, but when he developed an interest in devotional service, he saw that he was not being benefited by karma, jnana and yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja went to practice mystic yoga to see the Lord personally, face to face, but when he developed an interest in..."
- 02:4102:41, 25 April 2021 diff hist −11 One has to take to the Lord’s devotional service, and the more one is inclined to devotional service, the more he loses interest in other so-called achievements No edit summary current
24 April 2021
- 03:2803:28, 24 April 2021 diff hist +2,976 N One has to take to the Lord’s devotional service, and the more one is inclined to devotional service, the more he loses interest in other so-called achievements Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to take to the Lord’s devotional service, and the more one is inclined to devotional service, the more he loses inte..."
- 03:2503:25, 24 April 2021 diff hist +2,750 N Karma, jnana and yoga cannot actually awaken love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karma, jñāna and yoga cannot actually awaken love of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|..."
- 03:2303:23, 24 April 2021 diff hist +3,166 N SB 1.2.6 states: The supreme occupation for all humanity is that by which men can attain to loving devotional service unto the transcendent Lord. Such devotional service must be unmotivated and uninterrupted to completely satisfy the self Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"states"|"The supreme occupation"|"for all humanity is that by which men can attain to loving devotional..."
- 03:0403:04, 24 April 2021 diff hist +3,235 N Although people are inclined to practice these processes (fruitive activity, speculative knowledge and the mystic yoga system), they cannot attain the desired results without being touched by krsna-bhakti, devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although people are inclined to practice these processes, they cannot attain the desired results without being touched by kṛ..."
- 02:5702:57, 24 April 2021 diff hist −11 In the Vedic scriptures, stress is sometimes given to fruitive activity, speculative knowledge and the mystic yoga system No edit summary current
- 02:5602:56, 24 April 2021 diff hist +3,020 N In the Vedic scriptures, stress is sometimes given to fruitive activity, speculative knowledge and the mystic yoga system Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic scriptures, stress is sometimes given to fruitive activity, speculative knowledge and the mystic yoga system"}} {..."
20 April 2021
- 04:0504:05, 20 April 2021 diff hist +3,061 N When the conditioned soul attains his real spiritual energy and fully surrenders unto the Lord’s lotus feet, he tries to engage in the Lord’s service. This is the real constitutional position of the living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the conditioned soul attains his real spiritual energy and fully surrenders unto the Lord’s lotus feet, he tries to eng..."
- 04:0204:02, 20 April 2021 diff hist −11 The devotee always prays to the Lord and His internal energy (consort) so that he may engage in Their transcendental loving service No edit summary current
- 04:0104:01, 20 April 2021 diff hist +2,929 N The devotee always prays to the Lord and His internal energy (consort) so that he may engage in Their transcendental loving service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee always prays to the Lord and His internal energy (consort) so that he may engage in Their transcendental loving se..."
- 03:5803:58, 20 April 2021 diff hist −11 When we chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra we are saying, “Hare! O energy of the Lord! O my Lord Krsna!” In this way we are simply addressing the Lord and His spiritual potency, represented as Radha-Krsna, Sita-Rama or Laksmi-Narayana No edit summary current
- 03:5803:58, 20 April 2021 diff hist +3,167 N When we chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra we are saying, “Hare! O energy of the Lord! O my Lord Krsna!” In this way we are simply addressing the Lord and His spiritual potency, represented as Radha-Krsna, Sita-Rama or Laksmi-Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra we are saying, “Hare! O energy of the Lord! O my Lord Kṛṣṇa!” In thi..."
- 03:5403:54, 20 April 2021 diff hist +2,615 N This verse (CC Madhya 22.16) is also quoted in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (3.2.35) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is also quoted in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (3.2.35)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{..."
18 April 2021
- 03:4703:47, 18 April 2021 diff hist +5,395 N If by chance he (nitya-baddha jiva) meets a saintly person who works on Krsna’s behalf to deliver conditioned souls, and if he agrees to abide by his order, he can gradually approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If by chance he meets a saintly person who works on Kṛṣṇa’s behalf to deliver conditioned souls, and if he agrees to a..."
- 03:4003:40, 18 April 2021 diff hist −11 Due to the gross and subtle bodies, he (nitya-baddha jivas) is subjected to the threefold miseries, miseries arising from the body and mind, other living entities and natural disturbances caused by demigods from higher planetary systems No edit summary current
- 03:4003:40, 18 April 2021 diff hist +5,737 N Due to the gross and subtle bodies, he (nitya-baddha jivas) is subjected to the threefold miseries, miseries arising from the body and mind, other living entities and natural disturbances caused by demigods from higher planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to the gross and subtle bodies, he is subjected to the threefold miseries (ādhyātmika, ādhibhautika and ādhidaivika),..."
- 03:3503:35, 18 April 2021 diff hist +5,474 N Due to being conditioned by the external energy, the conditioned soul within this material world gets two kinds of bodies - a gross material body and a subtle material body composed of mind, intelligence and ego Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to being conditioned by the external energy, the conditioned soul within this material world gets two kinds of bodies—a..."
- 03:3103:31, 18 April 2021 diff hist −11 Sometimes he (nitya-baddha jiva) is elevated to higher planetary systems, and sometimes he is degraded to hellish planets and subjected to the tribulations of the external energy No edit summary current
- 03:3003:30, 18 April 2021 diff hist +5,659 N Sometimes he (nitya-baddha jiva) is elevated to higher planetary systems, and sometimes he is degraded to hellish planets and subjected to the tribulations of the external energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes he is elevated to higher planetary systems, and sometimes he is degraded to hellish planets and subjected to the tri..."
- 03:2703:27, 18 April 2021 diff hist +5,198 N The ever-conditioned soul, provoked by lusty desires to enjoy the material world, is forced to transmigrate from one body to another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ever-conditioned soul, provoked by lusty desires to enjoy the material world, is forced to transmigrate from one body to a..."
- 03:2403:24, 18 April 2021 diff hist −11 The ever-liberated person who works on Krsna’s behalf enjoys Lord Krsna’s company through his engagement No edit summary current
- 03:2403:24, 18 April 2021 diff hist +5,392 N The ever-liberated person who works on Krsna’s behalf enjoys Lord Krsna’s company through his engagement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ever-liberated person who works on Kṛṣṇa’s behalf enjoys Lord Kṛṣṇa’s company through his engagement"}} {{..."
- 03:1803:18, 18 April 2021 diff hist +5,511 N Their only business is enjoying Lord Krsna’s company, and even though such eternally liberated persons come within this material world to serve the Lord’s purpose, they enjoy Lord Krsna’s company without stoppage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their only business is enjoying Lord Kṛṣṇa’s company, and even though such eternally liberated persons come within thi..."
- 03:1303:13, 18 April 2021 diff hist −11 Generally ever-liberated personalities live in the spiritual world as associates of Lord Krsna, and they are known as krsna-parisada, associates of the Lord No edit summary current
- 03:1203:12, 18 April 2021 diff hist +5,240 N Generally ever-liberated personalities live in the spiritual world as associates of Lord Krsna, and they are known as krsna-parisada, associates of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally ever-liberated personalities live in the spiritual world as associates of Lord Kṛṣṇa, and they are known as k..."
17 April 2021
- 03:2903:29, 17 April 2021 diff hist +5,136 N Although working for the liberation of conditioned souls, the messenger of the Supreme Lord remains untouched by the material energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although working for the liberation of conditioned souls, the messenger of the Supreme Lord remains untouched by the material..."
- 03:2603:26, 17 April 2021 diff hist −11 Sometimes an ever-liberated personal associate of the Supreme Personality of Godhead descends into this universe just as the Lord descends No edit summary current
- 03:2503:25, 17 April 2021 diff hist +5,154 N Sometimes an ever-liberated personal associate of the Supreme Personality of Godhead descends into this universe just as the Lord descends Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes an ever-liberated personal associate of the Supreme Personality of Godhead descends into this universe just as the L..."
- 03:2103:21, 17 April 2021 diff hist −11 The nitya-baddhas are always conditioned by the external energy, and the nitya-muktas never come in contact with the external energy No edit summary current
- 03:2003:20, 17 April 2021 diff hist +5,017 N The nitya-baddhas are always conditioned by the external energy, and the nitya-muktas never come in contact with the external energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The nitya-baddhas are always conditioned by the external energy, and the nitya-muktas never come in contact with the external..."
- 03:1803:18, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,937 N This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
- 03:1503:15, 17 April 2021 diff hist −11 This (jivas are always under the clutches of maya) is described by Lord Krsna in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.14) No edit summary current
- 03:1403:14, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,994 N This (jivas are always under the clutches of maya) is described by Lord Krsna in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.14) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is described by Lord Kṛṣṇa in the Bhagavad-gītā (BG 7.14)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}}..."
- 03:1003:10, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,925 N The ever-conditioned souls are always under the clutches of the external energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ever-conditioned souls are always under the clutches of the external energy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{co..."
- 03:0703:07, 17 April 2021 diff hist +5,183 N Those who are ever liberated never come in contact with maya, the external energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are ever liberated never come in contact with māyā, the external energy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}}..."
- 02:5702:57, 17 April 2021 diff hist +5,079 N The living entities are divided into two categories - the eternally liberated and the eternally conditioned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entities are divided into two categories—the eternally liberated and the eternally conditioned"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 02:5302:53, 17 April 2021 diff hist +5,599 Krsna is fully represented with all potencies in each and every personal extension, but the living entities, although separated expansions, are also considered one of the Lord's energies No edit summary current
- 02:5002:50, 17 April 2021 diff hist +5,070 N The Lord is spread throughout the creation in His quadruple expansions and incarnations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is spread throughout the creation in His quadruple expansions and incarnations"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRas..."
- 02:3702:37, 17 April 2021 diff hist −11 An explanation of verses 8 through 15 (CC Madhya Chap. 22) is given by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura in his Amrta-pravaha-bhasya No edit summary current
- 02:3702:37, 17 April 2021 diff hist +5,073 N An explanation of verses 8 through 15 (CC Madhya Chap. 22) is given by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura in his Amrta-pravaha-bhasya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An explanation of verses 8 through 15 is given by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura in his Amṛta-pravāha-bhāṣya"}} {{notes..."
16 April 2021
- 03:0203:02, 16 April 2021 diff hist −11 Of course, those who are Krsna’s servants cannot kill such imitation gods, but they should try their best to defeat them through the evidence of sastra, authentic knowledge received through the disciplic succession No edit summary current
- 03:0203:02, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,334 N Of course, those who are Krsna’s servants cannot kill such imitation gods, but they should try their best to defeat them through the evidence of sastra, authentic knowledge received through the disciplic succession Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course, those who are Kṛṣṇa’s servants cannot kill such imitation gods, but they should try their best to defeat th..."
- 02:5802:58, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,353 A living entity cannot be on the level of a visnu-tattva, or the Personality of Godhead, at any stage; therefore it is ludicrous for a living entity to claim to be God. Advanced spiritualists would never accept such a thing No edit summary current
- 02:5802:58, 16 April 2021 diff hist −11 One such rascal, known as Paundraka, appeared before Lord Krsna, and the Lord immediately killed him No edit summary current
- 02:5702:57, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,946 N One such rascal, known as Paundraka, appeared before Lord Krsna, and the Lord immediately killed him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One such rascal, known as Pauṇḍraka, appeared before Lord Kṛṣṇa, and the Lord immediately killed him"}} {{notes|}} {..."
- 02:5202:52, 16 April 2021 diff hist −11 The Krsna consciousness movement declares war against such bogus incarnations (jivas who claim to be God) No edit summary current
- 02:5202:52, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,879 N The Krsna consciousness movement declares war against such bogus incarnations (jivas who claim to be God) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement declares war against such bogus incarnations"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}}..."
- 02:4902:49, 16 April 2021 diff hist −11 Such claims (that the jiva can be or is God) are made to cheat ordinary, foolish people No edit summary current
- 02:4902:49, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,857 N Such claims (that the jiva can be or is God) are made to cheat ordinary, foolish people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such claims are made to cheat ordinary, foolish people"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{fi..."
- 02:4602:46, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,750 N Such claims (that the jivas can be/are God) are made to cheat ordinary, foolish people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such claims are made to cheat ordinary, foolish people"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{fi..." current
- 02:3502:35, 16 April 2021 diff hist −11 Due to a poor fund of knowledge, living entities conditioned in this material world claim to be God. They are thus illusioned No edit summary current
- 02:3502:35, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,041 N Due to a poor fund of knowledge, living entities conditioned in this material world claim to be God. They are thus illusioned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to a poor fund of knowledge, living entities conditioned in this material world claim to be God. They are thus illusioned"..."
- 02:3202:32, 16 April 2021 diff hist −11 Sometimes prakrti (a living entity) attempts to imitate the activities of the purusa No edit summary current
- 02:3102:31, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,757 N Sometimes prakrti (a living entity) attempts to imitate the activities of the purusa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes prakṛti (a living entity) attempts to imitate the activities of the puruṣa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRa..."
- 02:2802:28, 16 April 2021 diff hist −11 Although the living entities are Krsna’s parts and parcels, they are prakrti, not purusa No edit summary current
- 02:2802:28, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,750 N Although the living entities are Krsna’s parts and parcels, they are prakrti, not purusa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the living entities are Kṛṣṇa’s parts and parcels, they are prakṛti, not puruṣa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
- 02:2502:25, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,171 N Besides this inferior nature, O Arjuna, there is another, superior energy of Mine, which comprises the living entities who are exploiting the resources of this material, inferior nature (BG 7.5) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Besides this inferior nature, O mighty-armed Arjuna, there is another, superior energy of Mine, which comprises the living ent..."
- 02:1902:19, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,738 N This (that the jivas are part and parcel of Lord and also part of Krsna's multipotencies) is fully described by Lord Krsna in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.5) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is fully described by Lord Kṛṣṇa in the Bhagavad-gītā (BG 7.5)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{comple..."
15 April 2021
- 03:1903:19, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,797 N Although the jivas (living entities) are part and parcel of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they are still counted among His multipotencies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the jīvas (living entities) are part and parcel of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they are still counted among..."
- 03:1503:15, 15 April 2021 diff hist −11 The personal expansions are known as visnu-tattva, and the separated expansions are known as jiva-tattva No edit summary current
- 03:1503:15, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,697 N The personal expansions are known as visnu-tattva, and the separated expansions are known as jiva-tattva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The personal expansions are known as viṣṇu-tattva, and the separated expansions are known as jīva-tattva"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
- 03:0903:09, 15 April 2021 diff hist −11 Krsna’s internal potency and Krsna Himself, who is the potent, are always identical No edit summary current
- 03:0903:09, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,395 N Krsna’s internal potency and Krsna Himself, who is the potent, are always identical Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa’s internal potency and Kṛṣṇa Himself, who is the potent, are always identical"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Har..."
- 03:0703:07, 15 April 2021 diff hist −11 His internal potency is different from His external potency No edit summary current
- 03:0703:07, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,313 N His internal potency is different from His external potency Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His internal potency is different from His external potency"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}}..."
- 03:0303:03, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,831 Krsna is described as the source of all potencies, and He is also identified with the external potency, the material energy. Krsna also has internal potencies, or spiritual potencies, which are always engaged in His personal service No edit summary current
- 02:5802:58, 15 April 2021 diff hist −11 Because the potencies and the potent cannot be separated, they are identical No edit summary current
- 02:5802:58, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,389 N Because the potencies and the potent cannot be separated, they are identical Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the potencies and the potent cannot be separated, they are identical"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{compl..."
- 02:5402:54, 15 April 2021 diff hist +221 This quotation from the Vedic literature was spoken to the Lord by great sages No edit summary current
- 02:5302:53, 15 April 2021 diff hist −11 The Lord has many potencies, and He is nondifferent from all these potencies No edit summary current
- 02:5302:53, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,349 N The Lord has many potencies, and He is nondifferent from all these potencies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord has many potencies, and He is nondifferent from all these potencies"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{compl..."
- 02:4502:45, 15 April 2021 diff hist +1,409 N This quotation from the Vedic literature was spoken to the Lord by great sages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This quotation from the Vedic literature was spoken to the Lord by great sages"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{com..."
23 March 2021
- 02:5802:58, 23 March 2021 diff hist −11 One cannot reach this conclusion (that Lord and his Holy Names are identical) unless one is offenseless in chanting the holy name No edit summary current
- 02:5702:57, 23 March 2021 diff hist +5,521 N One cannot reach this conclusion (that Lord and his Holy Names are identical) unless one is offenseless in chanting the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot reach this conclusion unless one is offenseless in chanting the holy name"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}}..."
- 02:4802:48, 23 March 2021 diff hist −11 One must come to the understanding that the holy name of the Lord and the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself are identical No edit summary current
- 02:4802:48, 23 March 2021 diff hist +5,506 N One must come to the understanding that the holy name of the Lord and the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself are identical Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must come to the understanding that the holy name of the Lord and the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself are identical..."
- 02:3902:39, 23 March 2021 diff hist −11 One who follows this direction, being freed from the ten kinds of offenses, becomes successful in Krsna consciousness and ultimately reaches the platform of loving service to the Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
- 02:3902:39, 23 March 2021 diff hist +5,869 N One who follows this direction, being freed from the ten kinds of offenses, becomes successful in Krsna consciousness and ultimately reaches the platform of loving service to the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who follows this direction, being freed from the ten kinds of offenses, becomes successful in Kṛṣṇa consciousness an..."
- 02:3202:32, 23 March 2021 diff hist −11 In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly No edit summary current
- 02:3102:31, 23 March 2021 diff hist +5,533 N In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complet..."
- 02:0702:07, 23 March 2021 diff hist +6,086 N One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street; one should be more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige, and should be ready to offer all respect to others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street; one..."
- 02:0202:02, 23 March 2021 diff hist −11 One must follow strictly the instruction of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu given in the Siksastaka (3) No edit summary current
- 02:0202:02, 23 March 2021 diff hist +5,384 N One must follow strictly the instruction of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu given in the Siksastaka (3) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must follow strictly the instruction of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu given in the Śikṣāṣṭaka (3)"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
- 01:5801:58, 23 March 2021 diff hist +5,803 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Thakura says in this connection that although one may go on chanting the Hare Krsna mantra for many, many years, there is no possibility of attaining the platform of devotional service unless one accepts Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura says in this connection that although one may go on chanting the Hare Kṛṣ..."
19 March 2021
- 23:1423:14, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 Lord Krsna simply gave the Bhagavad-gita, by which one can understand Lord Krsna as He is, but Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is also Krsna Himself, gave people love of Krsna without discrimination No edit summary current
- 23:1423:14, 19 March 2021 diff hist +6,167 N Lord Krsna simply gave the Bhagavad-gita, by which one can understand Lord Krsna as He is, but Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is also Krsna Himself, gave people love of Krsna without discrimination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa simply gave the Bhagavad-gītā, by which one can understand Lord Kṛṣṇa as He is, but Śrī Caitanya Ma..."
- 23:1023:10, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 Therefore Srila Rupa Gosvami offers Lord Caitanya his respectful obeisances with the words namo maha-vadanyaya krsna-prema-pradaya te/ krsnaya krsna-caitanya-namne gaura-tvise namah (CC Madhya 19.53) No edit summary current
- 23:0923:09, 19 March 2021 diff hist +5,955 N Therefore Srila Rupa Gosvami offers Lord Caitanya his respectful obeisances with the words namo maha-vadanyaya krsna-prema-pradaya te/ krsnaya krsna-caitanya-namne gaura-tvise namah (CC Madhya 19.53) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī offers Lord Caitanya his respectful obeisances with the words namo mahā-vadānyāya kṛṣ..."
- 23:0623:06, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 Lord Krsna demanded that one surrender unto Him, but He did not distribute love of Godhead as magnanimously as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu No edit summary current
- 23:0623:06, 19 March 2021 diff hist +5,899 N Lord Krsna demanded that one surrender unto Him, but He did not distribute love of Godhead as magnanimously as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa demanded that one surrender unto Him, but He did not distribute love of Godhead as magnanimously as Śrī Cai..."
- 23:0223:02, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 He (Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu) is even more magnanimous than Lord Krsna Himself No edit summary current
- 23:0223:02, 19 March 2021 diff hist +5,650 N He (Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu) is even more magnanimous than Lord Krsna Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is even more magnanimous than Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {..."
- 22:5922:59, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 If a logician makes his judgment impartially, he will surely find that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the maha-vadanyavatara, the most magnanimous incarnation No edit summary current
- 22:5922:59, 19 March 2021 diff hist +5,949 N If a logician makes his judgment impartially, he will surely find that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the maha-vadanyavatara, the most magnanimous incarnation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore if a logician makes his judgment impartially, he will surely find that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the mahā-vadā..."
- 22:5622:56, 19 March 2021 diff hist +6,206 Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, without neglecting the necessities of the body, imparted spiritual advancement to purify the existential condition of humanity No edit summary current
- 22:5322:53, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 If one does not, therefore, understand this science of transmigration but considers the body to be all in all, his intelligence is not very advanced No edit summary current
- 22:5222:52, 19 March 2021 diff hist +5,972 N If one does not, therefore, understand this science of transmigration but considers the body to be all in all, his intelligence is not very advanced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one does not, therefore, understand this science of transmigration but considers the body to be all in all, his intelligenc..."
- 22:4622:46, 19 March 2021 diff hist +5,966 N However one tries to benefit the body, it will be destroyed, and one will have to accept another body according to his present activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However one tries to benefit the body, it will be destroyed, and one will have to accept another body according to his present..."
- 22:3222:32, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 Let the logicians compare all the results of other humanitarian work with the merciful activities of Lord Caitanya. If their judgment is impartial, they will understand that no other humanitarian activities can surpass those of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu No edit summary current
- 22:3122:31, 19 March 2021 diff hist +6,128 N Everyone is engaged in humanitarian activities on the basis of the body, but from the BG 2.18 we understand, anta-vanta ime deha nityasyoktah saririnah: “The material body is ultimately subject to destruction, whereas the spiritual soul is eternal.” Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is engaged in humanitarian activities on the basis of the body, but from the Bhagavad-gītā"|"we understand, anta-va..."
- 22:2722:27, 19 March 2021 diff hist +6,314 N Let the logicians compare all the results of other humanitarian work with the merciful activities of Lord Caitanya. If their judgment is impartial, they will understand that no other humanitarian activities can surpass those of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Let the logicians compare all the results of other humanitarian work with the merciful activities of Lord Caitanya. If their j..."
- 21:3821:38, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 Logic and argument are very poor in spiritual strength and always imperfect when applied to spiritual understanding No edit summary current
- 21:3821:38, 19 March 2021 diff hist +5,766 N Logic and argument are very poor in spiritual strength and always imperfect when applied to spiritual understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Logic and argument are very poor in spiritual strength and always imperfect when applied to spiritual understanding"}} {{notes..."
- 21:3521:35, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 How can that which is beyond the imagination or sensory speculation of mundane creatures be approached simply by logic No edit summary current
- 21:3521:35, 19 March 2021 diff hist +5,819 N How can that which is beyond the imagination or sensory speculation of mundane creatures be approached simply by logic Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How can that which is beyond the imagination or sensory speculation of mundane creatures be approached simply by logic"}} {{no..."
- 21:3221:32, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 The Mahabharata therefore says, acintyah khalu ye bhava na tams tarkena yojayet. (Mahabharata, Bhisma-parva 5.22) No edit summary current
- 21:3121:31, 19 March 2021 diff hist +5,901 N The Mahabharata therefore says, acintyah khalu ye bhava na tams tarkena yojayet. (Mahabharata, Bhisma-parva 5.22) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Mahābhārata therefore says, acintyāḥ khalu ye bhāvā na tāṁs tarkeṇa yojayet. (Mahābhārata, Bhīṣma-parva 5..."
- 21:2821:28, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 He assures everyone that any person who does so (worship Gaura Nitai & Pancha Tattva) will be successful in Krsna consciousness No edit summary current
- 21:2821:28, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 Bhaktisiddhanta comments in this connection that people in general, in their narrow-minded conception of life, create many different types of humanitarian activities, but the humanitarian activities inaugurated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu are different No edit summary current
- 21:2721:27, 19 March 2021 diff hist −11 If one is intelligent to apply his arguments and logic to the subtle understanding of the fundamental spiritual substance, he'll be able to know that a poor fund of knowledge on the basis of material logic can't help one understand the Absolute Truth No edit summary current
- 21:2721:27, 19 March 2021 diff hist +6,337 N If one is intelligent to apply his arguments and logic to the subtle understanding of the fundamental spiritual substance, he'll be able to know that a poor fund of knowledge on the basis of material logic can't help one understand the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, if one is intelligent enough to apply his arguments and logic to the subtle understanding of the fundamental spiritua..."
- 21:2021:20, 19 March 2021 diff hist +6,100 Unfortunately, when such logicians take to this path without the mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, they remain on the platform of logic and argument and do not advance in spiritual life No edit summary current
- 21:1821:18, 19 March 2021 diff hist +6,145 N For logicians who want to accept only that which is proven through logic and argument, it is a fact that without logic and reason there can be no question of accepting the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For logicians who want to accept only that which is proven through logic and argument, it is a fact that without logic and rea..."
- 21:1421:14, 19 March 2021 diff hist +6,324 N Bhaktisiddhanta comments in this connection that people in general, in their narrow-minded conception of life, create many different types of humanitarian activities, but the humanitarian activities inaugurated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu are different Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura comments in this connection that people in general, in their narrow-minded conc..."
- 21:0221:02, 19 March 2021 diff hist +2,110 N He assures everyone that any person who does so (worship Gaura Nitai & Pancha Tattva) will be successful in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He assures everyone that any person who does so will be successful in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariK..."
14 March 2021
- 01:5501:55, 14 March 2021 diff hist +2,551 N Because a person who performs krsna-bhakti but does not understand Krsna Caitanya and Nityananda will simply waste his time, the author, Krsnadasa Kaviraja, requests everyone to take to the worship of Caitanya and Nityananda and the Panca-tattva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because a person who performs kṛṣṇa-bhakti but does not understand Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya and Prabhu Nityānanda wil..."
26 February 2021
- 03:3203:32, 26 February 2021 diff hist +4,233 N Thinking Him (Caitanya) to be one of the ordinary living entities, they discriminate between Gaurasundara and Sri Krsna. Such understanding is also demoniac and is against the conclusion of the acaryas. Such a conclusion is a product of Kali-yuga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thinking Him to be one of the ordinary living entities, they discriminate between Gaurasundara and Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Such und..."
- 03:2603:26, 26 February 2021 diff hist +4,288 N BST remarks in this connection (worshiping Krsna or Caitanya without worshiping the other) that atheist smartas, or worshipers of the five kinds of demigods, worship Lord Visnu for a little satisfaction in material success but have no respect for LCM Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura remarks in this connection that atheist smārtas, or worshipers of the five kin..."
- 03:2003:20, 26 February 2021 diff hist +3,315 N Such devotional service (worshiping either Krsna or Caitanya without worshiping the other) is to be understood to be a product of Kali-yuga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such devotional service is to be understood to be a product of Kali-yuga"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|..."
- 03:1503:15, 26 February 2021 diff hist +3,489 N It should be noted that unless one worships Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu it is useless to become a devotee of Krsna, and unless one worships Krsna it is also useless to become a devotee of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It should be noted that unless one worships Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu it is useless to become a devotee of Kṛṣṇa, and u..."
- 03:0903:09, 26 February 2021 diff hist −11 The word asura refers to one who is against devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu No edit summary current
- 03:0903:09, 26 February 2021 diff hist +3,511 N The word asura refers to one who is against devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word asura refers to one who is against devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣṇu"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 03:0703:07, 26 February 2021 diff hist −11 One who does not show Him respect or cannot appreciate His mercy despite all these merciful gestures is an asura, or opponent of bona fide devotional service to Lord Visnu, even though he may be very much exalted in human society No edit summary current
- 03:0603:06, 26 February 2021 diff hist +3,960 N One who does not show Him respect or cannot appreciate His mercy despite all these merciful gestures is an asura, or opponent of bona fide devotional service to Lord Visnu, even though he may be very much exalted in human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore one who does not show Him respect or cannot appreciate His mercy despite all these merciful gestures is an asura, or..."
- 03:0203:02, 26 February 2021 diff hist +3,460 N Lord Caitanya said, iha haite sarva-siddhi haibe sabara - By chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, one will get all perfection in life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He said, ihā haite sarva-siddhi haibe sabāra"|"By chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, one will get all perfection in life"..."
- 03:0003:00, 26 February 2021 diff hist +3,826 Lord Caitanya preached this cult, instructing the philosophy of Krsna consciousness in His eight verses, or Siksastaka No edit summary current
- 02:5502:55, 26 February 2021 diff hist +3,787 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Maharaja says in this connection (person who may be materially exalted but doesn't worship Gaura): “O living entities, simply engage yourselves in Krsna consciousness. This is the message of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.” Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Mahārāja says in this connection"|"O living entities, simply engage yourselves in Kṛ..."
25 February 2021
- 02:2602:26, 25 February 2021 diff hist +3,677 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu accepted sannyasa to bestow His great mercy on people in general, who cannot appreciate Him as Radha and Krsna Themselves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted sannyāsa to bestow His great mercy on people in general, who cannot appreciate Him as Rā..."
- 02:2202:22, 25 February 2021 diff hist +4,281 N When fools considered Caitanya Mahaprabhu to be an ordinary human being and thus treated Him disrespectfully, the merciful Lord, in order to deliver these offenders, accepted sannyasa so that they would offer Him obeisances, accepting Him as a sannyasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore when fools considered Caitanya Mahāprabhu to be an ordinary human being and thus treated Him disrespectfully, the m..."
- 02:1702:17, 25 February 2021 diff hist +3,646 N Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati points out in this connection (offering respect to LCM on basis of his being just a sannyasi) that Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the combined form of Sri Radha and Krsna (mahaprabhu sri-caitanya, radha-krsna - nahe anya) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī points out in this connection that Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the combined..."
- 01:5401:54, 25 February 2021 diff hist +3,936 N Krsna always protects the living entities in many ways. He comes Himself, sends His own confidential devotees, and leaves behind Him sastras. Why? It is so that people may take advantage of the benediction to be liberated from the clutches of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa always protects the living entities in many ways. He comes Himself, He sends His own confidential devotees, and He..."
- 01:2701:27, 25 February 2021 diff hist +3,914 N It is for this reason (to liberate jivas) that Krsna incarnates, as indicated in the BG 4.7: Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, O descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion - at that time I descend Myself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is for this reason that Kṛṣṇa incarnates, as clearly indicated in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"Whenever and wherever there i..."
- 01:1201:12, 25 February 2021 diff hist +3,512 N Krsna is so merciful that He always thinks of how to liberate the conditioned souls from the material platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is so merciful that He always thinks of how to liberate the conditioned souls from the material platform"}} {{note..."
- 01:0601:06, 25 February 2021 diff hist +2,628 N Since Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is Krsna Himself, inaugurated the Krsna consciousness movement, without His mercy one cannot be elevated to the transcendental platform of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who is Kṛṣṇa Himself, inaugurated the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, without His m..."
- 01:0101:01, 25 February 2021 diff hist +2,840 N It is because of these considerations that the Lord accepted sannyasa, for thus people would offer Him respect and very quickly come to the platform of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is because of these considerations that the Lord accepted sannyāsa, for thus people would offer Him respect and very quick..."
- 00:5000:50, 25 February 2021 diff hist −11 In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 12.3.51) it is said, kirtanad eva krsnasya mukta-sangah param vrajet: “Simply by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, or Lord Krsna’s name, one is liberated and goes back home, back to Godhead.” No edit summary
- 00:5000:50, 25 February 2021 diff hist +2,731 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 12.3.51) it is said, kirtanad eva krsnasya mukta-sangah param vrajet: “Simply by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, or Lord Krsna’s name, one is liberated and goes back home, back to Godhead.” Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"it is said, kīrtanād eva kṛṣṇasya mukta-saṅgaḥ paraṁ vrajet"|"Simply by chanting the H..."
- 00:2700:27, 25 February 2021 diff hist +3,663 N Knowing the personality of Gaurasundara means knowing the personalities sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu-nityananda sri-advaita gadadhara srivasadi-gaura-bhakta-vrnda. The author of CC, pursuant to the authorities, stresses this principle for perfection in KC Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Knowing the personality of Gaurasundara means knowing the personalities of śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda śrī..."
23 February 2021
- 03:3203:32, 23 February 2021 diff hist −11 If one wants to be successful on the path of Krsna consciousness, he must be thoroughly conscious of the personality of Gaurasundara as well as the personality of Krsna No edit summary current
- 03:3203:32, 23 February 2021 diff hist +3,282 N If one wants to be successful on the path of Krsna consciousness, he must be thoroughly conscious of the personality of Gaurasundara as well as the personality of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one wants to be successful on the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he must be thoroughly conscious of the personality of..."
- 03:2603:26, 23 February 2021 diff hist +3,220 N Similarly, one who does not accept Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu as Krsna Himself is also a demon. This is the conclusion of authoritative scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, one who does not accept Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as Kṛṣṇa Himself is also a demon. This is the conclusion o..."
- 03:1703:17, 23 February 2021 diff hist +3,285 N Jarasandha attacked Krsna many times, and each time, of course, he was defeated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jarāsandha attacked Kṛṣṇa many times, and each time, of course, he was defeated"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa..."
- 03:1503:15, 23 February 2021 diff hist +3,981 N Formerly there were kings like Jarasandha who strictly followed the Vedic rituals, acted as charitable, competent ksatriyas, possessed all ksatriya qualities and were even obedient to the brahminical culture but who did not accept Krsna as the SPOG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly there were kings like Jarāsandha who strictly followed the Vedic rituals, acted as charitable, competent kṣatriyas..."
- 03:0903:09, 23 February 2021 diff hist −11 One must be ready to offer due respects to the Panca-tattva before becoming a devotee of Lord Gaurasundara or of Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
- 03:0903:09, 23 February 2021 diff hist +2,264 N One must be ready to offer due respects to the Panca-tattva before becoming a devotee of Lord Gaurasundara or of Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must therefore be ready to offer due respects to the Pañca-tattva before becoming a devotee of Lord Gaurasundara or of Ś..."
- 03:0503:05, 23 February 2021 diff hist +3,066 N If one becomes a devotee of Gaurasundara or Krsna but does not give importance to the Panca-tattva, his activities are considered to be offenses, or, in the words of Srila Rupa Gosvami, utpata (disturbances) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one becomes a devotee of Gaurasundara or Kṛṣṇa but does not give importance to the Pañca-tattva (śrī-kṛṣṇa-c..."
- 03:0103:01, 23 February 2021 diff hist +2,628 N In these verses the author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, is very seriously stressing the importance of worship of the Panca-tattva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In these verses the author of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī, is very seriously stressing..."
- 02:5002:50, 23 February 2021 diff hist +3,224 N Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura says “I simply accept a person who follows in the footsteps of the six Gosvamis, and the dust of such a person’s lotus feet is my food.” Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Elsewhere he says"|"I simply accept a person who follows in the footsteps of the six Gosvāmīs, and the dust of such a person..."
- 02:4502:45, 23 February 2021 diff hist −11 Srila Narottama dasa Thakura says in this connection (the difficulty in understanding KC unless one follows previous acaryas), chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara peyeche keba: Unless one serves the spiritual master and acaryas, one cannot be liberated No edit summary current
- 02:4502:45, 23 February 2021 diff hist +3,086 N Srila Narottama dasa Thakura says in this connection (the difficulty in understanding KC unless one follows previous acaryas), chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara peyeche keba: Unless one serves the spiritual master and acaryas, one cannot be liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura says in this connection, chāḍiyā vaiṣṇava-sevā nistāra peyeche kebā"|"Unless one..."
21 February 2021
- 03:3703:37, 21 February 2021 diff hist +3,192 If one is seriously interested in Krsna conscious activities, he must be ready to follow the rules and regulations laid down by the acaryas, and he must understand their conclusions No edit summary current
- 03:2003:20, 21 February 2021 diff hist +2,196 N The croaking of the frogs in the rainy season resounds very loudly in the forest, with the result that snakes, hearing the croaking in the darkness, approach the frogs and swallow them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The croaking of the frogs in the rainy season resounds very loudly in the forest, with the result that snakes, hearing the cro..."
- 03:1103:11, 21 February 2021 diff hist +2,668 N By such mercy (being a krpa-siddha), even if a devotee is dumb he can speak or write to glorify the Lord splendidly, even if lame he can cross mountains, and even if blind he can see the stars in the sky Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By such mercy, even if a devotee is dumb he can speak or write to glorify the Lord splendidly, even if lame he can cross mount..."
- 03:0303:03, 21 February 2021 diff hist +2,557 N Kaviraja Gosvami here stresses krpa-siddha, perfection by the mercy of superior authorities. This mercy does not depend on the qualifications of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kavirāja Gosvāmī here stresses kṛpā-siddha, perfection by the mercy of superior authorities. This mercy does not depend..."
- 03:0003:00, 21 February 2021 diff hist +2,385 N Krpa-siddha, perfection attained by the mercy of the spiritual master or another Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"kṛpā-siddha, perfection attained by the mercy of the spiritual master or another Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Hari..."
- 02:5702:57, 21 February 2021 diff hist +2,322 N Nitya-siddha, eternal perfection attained by never forgetting Krsna at any time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"nitya-siddha, eternal perfection attained by never forgetting Kṛṣṇa at any time"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}..."
- 02:5502:55, 21 February 2021 diff hist −11 In Vaisnava philosophy there are three ways for perfection - namely sadhana-siddha, perfection attained by executing devotional service according to the rules and regulations No edit summary current
- 02:5502:55, 21 February 2021 diff hist +2,580 N In Vaisnava philosophy there are three ways for perfection - namely sadhana-siddha, perfection attained by executing devotional service according to the rules and regulations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Vaiṣṇava philosophy there are three ways for perfection—namely sādhana-siddha, perfection attained by executing devo..."
19 February 2021
- 14:4514:45, 19 February 2021 diff hist +3,096 N At the beginning of every function in preaching, especially before chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra we must chant the Panca-tattva’s names and offer our respects to them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the beginning of every function in preaching, especially before chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra—Hare Kṛṣ..."
- 13:5013:50, 19 February 2021 diff hist −11 We must strictly follow the principle of offering our respects to the Panca-tattva, as summarized in the mantra sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu-nityananda sri-advaita gadadhara srivasadi-gaura-bhakta-vrnda No edit summary current
- 13:5013:50, 19 February 2021 diff hist +2,946 N We must strictly follow the principle of offering our respects to the Panca-tattva, as summarized in the mantra sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu-nityananda sri-advaita gadadhara srivasadi-gaura-bhakta-vrnda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We must strictly follow the principle of offering our respects to the Pañca-tattva, as summarized in the mantra śrī-kṛṣ..."
- 13:4713:47, 19 February 2021 diff hist −11 Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami teaches us first to offer respect to the Panca-tattva - Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Nityananda Prabhu, Advaita Prabhu, Gadadhara Prabhu and Srivasa Prabhu and other devotees No edit summary current
- 13:4713:47, 19 February 2021 diff hist +2,773 N Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami teaches us first to offer respect to the Panca-tattva - Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Nityananda Prabhu, Advaita Prabhu, Gadadhara Prabhu and Srivasa Prabhu and other devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī teaches us first to offer respect to the Pañca-tattva—Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahā..."
17 February 2021
- 02:5302:53, 17 February 2021 diff hist +4,302 N Ceto-darpana-marjanam bhava-maha-davagni-nirvapanam (CC Antya 20.12) (Siksastaka 1). Unless the core of a materialistic person's heart is purified, he cannot get rid of the pangs of bhava-maha-davagni, the blazing fire of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ceto-darpaṇa-mārjanaṁ bhava-mahā-dāvāgni-nirvāpaṇam"|"Śikṣāṣṭaka 1"|"Unless the core of a materialistic per..."
- 02:5102:51, 17 February 2021 diff hist −11 If one receives the advantage of instructions from saintly persons and forgets the importance of material desires, one is automatically purified No edit summary current
- 02:5002:50, 17 February 2021 diff hist +3,967 N If one receives the advantage of instructions from saintly persons and forgets the importance of material desires, one is automatically purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But if one receives the advantage of instructions from saintly persons and forgets the importance of material desires, one is..."
- 02:4402:44, 17 February 2021 diff hist +3,911 N If one gets the advantage of association with saintly persons, by their instructions one becomes more and more purified of material desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one gets the advantage of association with saintly persons, by their instructions one becomes more and more purified of mat..."
- 02:4002:40, 17 February 2021 diff hist +4,131 N This was his (Narada) actual experience (being poverty-stricken and then becoming exalted Muni by sadhu sanga). Therefore, he is now comparing the position of a poor man with that of a rich man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This was his actual experience. Therefore, he is now comparing the position of a poor man with that of a rich man"}} {{notes|}..."
16 February 2021
- 23:5223:52, 16 February 2021 diff hist +4,510 N He posts a sign saying "Beware of Dog" and avoids the association of saintly persons, whereas a poor man keeps his door open for them and thus benefits by their association more than a rich man does Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He posts a sign saying"|"Beware of Dog"|"and avoids the association of saintly persons, whereas a poor man keeps his door open..."
- 23:4223:42, 16 February 2021 diff hist +4,308 N Sadhus, saintly persons, want to preach to both the poor and the rich, but the poor take more advantage of the sadhus' preaching than the rich do Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sādhus, saintly persons, want to preach to both the poor and the rich, but the poor take more advantage of the sādhus' preac..."
- 23:3823:38, 16 February 2021 diff hist −11 It is said, mahad-vicalanam nṟnam grhinam dina-cetasam (SB 10.8.4). The only business of a saintly person or sannyasi, a person in the renounced order, is to preach Krsna consciousness No edit summary current
- 23:3823:38, 16 February 2021 diff hist +4,267 N It is said, mahad-vicalanam nṟnam grhinam dina-cetasam (SB 10.8.4). The only business of a saintly person or sannyasi, a person in the renounced order, is to preach Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, mahad-vicalanaṁ nṟṇāṁ gṛhiṇāṁ dīna-cetasām"|"The only business of a saintly person or sannyāsī..."
13 February 2021
- 03:5103:51, 13 February 2021 diff hist +3,471 N In this age of Kali, human civilization is so misled that people are unnecessarily increasing in economic development, and as a result they are opening more slaughterhouses, liquor shops and brothels. In this way, the whole civilization is being spoiled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age of Kali, however, human civilization is so misled that people are unnecessarily increasing in economic development..."
- 03:4703:47, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,959 N Human life is not meant for making the senses unnecessarily strong so that one suffers from disease and one increases in an envious, fighting spirit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human life is not meant for making the senses unnecessarily strong so that one suffers from disease and one increases in an en..."
- 03:4503:45, 13 February 2021 diff hist −11 The real business of human life is to keep oneself fit for advancement in spiritual realization No edit summary current
- 03:4403:44, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,773 N The real business of human life is to keep oneself fit for advancement in spiritual realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The real business of human life is to keep oneself fit for advancement in spiritual realization"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariK..."
- 03:4103:41, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,712 N Yavad artha-prayojanam. We should eat frugally and keep the body fit for advancing in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yāvad artha-prayojanam. We should eat frugally and keep the body fit for advancing in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 03:2703:27, 13 February 2021 diff hist +3,015 N Daridrya-doso guna-rasi-nasi: when a person is poverty-stricken, naturally his false pride in aristocracy, wealth, education and beauty is smashed. Thus corrected, he is in the right position for liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dāridrya-doṣo guṇa-rāśi-nāśi: when a person is poverty-stricken, naturally his false pride in aristocracy, wealth, ed..."
- 03:2203:22, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,823 N Therefore, if one is very much proud of his material position, putting him into poverty is the best way to rectify his foolishness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, if one is very much proud of his material position, putting him into poverty is the best way to rectify his foolish..."
- 03:1903:19, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,753 N Austerity is good for everyone because it frees one from material conditions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Austerity is good for everyone because it frees one from material conditions"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{compl..."
- 03:1703:17, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,973 N If one who cannot voluntarily accept such austerity (giving up everything and going to the forest) is put into a situation of poverty, he automatically must practice austerity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But if one who cannot voluntarily accept such austerity is put into a situation of poverty, he automatically must practice aus..."
- 03:1303:13, 13 February 2021 diff hist −11 Many great kings left their princely standard of living and went to the forest to practice austerity according to Vedic culture, just to become purified No edit summary
- 03:1303:13, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,983 N Many great kings left their princely standard of living and went to the forest to practice austerity according to Vedic culture, just to become purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Many great kings left their princely standard of living and went to the forest to practice austerity according to Vedic cultur..."
- 03:0803:08, 13 February 2021 diff hist −11 A saintly person voluntarily accepts a state of poverty just to become free from material false prestige No edit summary current
- 03:0703:07, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,766 N A saintly person voluntarily accepts a state of poverty just to become free from material false prestige Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A saintly person voluntarily accepts a state of poverty just to become free from material false prestige"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
- 03:0203:02, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,180 The laws of nature act accordingly No edit summary current
- 02:5902:59, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,475 N In every state, therefore, it is ordinarily the custom that if a person commits murder he is hanged Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In every state, therefore, it is ordinarily the custom that if a person commits murder he is hanged"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|H..."
- 02:5302:53, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,367 N As I am eating an animal, that animal will have the opportunity to eat me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As I am eating an animal, that animal will have the opportunity to eat me"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete..."
- 02:4902:49, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,520 N If one has killed an animal, one must himself be killed by that same animal. This is called mamsa. Mam means "me," and sa means "he." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one has killed an animal, one must himself be killed by that same animal. This is called māṁsa. Mām means"|"and sa mean..."
- 02:3002:30, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,191 N The laws of nature act accordingly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The laws of nature act accordingly"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|2021-02-13T02:30..."
- 02:2802:28, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,492 N Unless one comes to the platform of actual experience, one cannot realize what is pain and what is happiness in this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one comes to the platform of actual experience, one cannot realize what is pain and what is happiness in this material..."
- 02:2502:25, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,565 N There is also another common saying, vandhya ki bujhibe prasava-vedana: "A woman who has not given birth to a child cannot understand the pain of childbirth." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is also another common saying, vandhyā ki bujhibe prasava-vedanā"|"A woman who has not given birth to a child cannot u..."
- 02:2102:21, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,570 N There is a saying, "The happiness of wealth is enjoyable by a person who has tasted the distress of poverty." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a saying"|"The happiness of wealth is enjoyable by a person who has tasted the distress of poverty"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 02:1602:16, 13 February 2021 diff hist +3,502 N An avaisnava never becomes a good man, however severely he is punished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An avaiṣṇava never becomes a good man, however severely he is punished"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complet..."
- 02:1302:13, 13 February 2021 diff hist +3,577 N Unless one is brought to the Vaisnava platform, one cannot be a good man. Harav abhaktasya kuto mahad-gunah (SB 5.18.12) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is brought to the Vaiṣṇava platform, one cannot be a good man. Harāv abhaktasya kuto mahad-guṇāḥ"}} {{not..."
- 02:0702:07, 13 February 2021 diff hist +3,933 N The living entities are promoted and degraded by the laws of nature, but if one is very, very fortunate, by association with saintly persons he gets the seed of devotional service, and his life becomes successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entities are promoted and degraded by the laws of nature, but if one is very, very fortunate, by association with s..."
- 02:0102:01, 13 February 2021 diff hist +3,442 N A similar thing (to the Again become a Mouse story) is going on all over the universe. One is going up and down, sometimes becoming a mouse, sometimes a tiger, and so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A similar thing is going on all over the universe. One is going up and down, sometimes becoming a mouse, sometimes a tiger, an..."
- 01:5701:57, 13 February 2021 diff hist +3,950 N But when he became a tiger, he stared at the saintly person, and when the saintly person asked him, "What do you want?" the tiger said, "I want to eat you." Then the saintly person cursed him, saying, "May you again become a mouse." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But when he became a tiger, he stared at the saintly person, and when the saintly person asked him"|"What do you want"|"the ti..."
- 01:5201:52, 13 February 2021 diff hist +3,708 N When the mouse became a cat, he was harassed by a dog, and then when he became a dog, he was harassed by a tiger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the mouse became a cat, he was harassed by a dog, and then when he became a dog, he was harassed by a tiger"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 01:0701:07, 13 February 2021 diff hist +4,115 N In this connection (a poverty-stricken person getting money and being inclined to do philanthropy) there is an instructive story called punar musiko bhava, "Again Become a Mouse." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection there is an instructive story called punar mūṣiko bhava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{comp..."
12 February 2021
- 21:3221:32, 12 February 2021 diff hist +2,626 N In the beginning it (the body) was nothing, and in the end it will be nothing. Why then should one commit sinful activities when it is manifested? It is not possible for anyone to do this unless he is rascal number one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning it was nothing, and in the end it will be nothing. Why then should one commit sinful activities when it is ma..."
- 21:2221:22, 12 February 2021 diff hist +2,469 N Atheists do not believe in the existence of the soul. Nonetheless, unless one is very cruel, why should one kill animals unnecessarily? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Atheists do not believe in the existence of the soul. Nonetheless, unless one is very cruel, why should one kill animals unnec..."
5 February 2021
- 03:5603:56, 5 February 2021 diff hist +4,037 N Na te viduh svartha-gatim hi visnum (SB 7.5.31). Such a foolish person does not know how to elevate himself in this body. Instead, he indulges in sinful activities and goes deeper and deeper into hellish life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Na te viduḥ svārtha-gatiṁ hi viṣṇum"|"Such a foolish person does not know how to elevate himself in this body. Instea..."
- 03:4803:48, 5 February 2021 diff hist +4,229 N When one is conducted by rajo-guna and tamo-guna, one does not care about anything; instead, one acts like an ordinary foolish animal, risking his life (mrtyu-samsara-vartmani (BG 9.3)) and therefore continuing to go through suffering after suffering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But when one is conducted by rajo-guṇa and tamo-guṇa, one does not care about anything; instead, one acts like an ordinary..."
- 03:4103:41, 5 February 2021 diff hist +3,817 N Acaryavan puruso veda (Chandogya Upanisad 6.14.2): one has full knowledge about life when one is acaryavan, controlled by the acarya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ācāryavān puruṣo veda (Chāndogya Upaniṣad 6.14.2): one has full knowledge about life when one is ācāryavān, control..."
- 03:3603:36, 5 February 2021 diff hist −11 Unless one approaches a spiritual master, one remains in ignorance No edit summary current
- 03:3603:36, 5 February 2021 diff hist +3,412 N Unless one approaches a spiritual master, one remains in ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one approaches a spiritual master, one remains in ignorance"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{g..."
- 03:2903:29, 5 February 2021 diff hist +3,534 N Who is a guru? Sabde pare ca nisnatam (SB 11.3.21): a guru is one who has full transcendental knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Who is a guru? Śābde pare ca niṣṇātam"|"a guru is one who has full transcendental knowledge"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ha..."
- 03:2503:25, 5 February 2021 diff hist +3,598 N Therefore, one must seek shelter of a bona fide spiritual master. Tasmad gurum prapadyeta: one must approach a guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, one must seek shelter of a bona fide spiritual master. Tasmād guruṁ prapadyeta: one must approach a guru"}} {{no..."
- 02:4302:43, 5 February 2021 diff hist −11 The human form of body is actually meant for jivasya tattva jijnasa, enlightenment in knowledge of spiritual values No edit summary current
- 02:4302:43, 5 February 2021 diff hist +3,608 N The human form of body is actually meant for jivasya tattva jijnasa, enlightenment in knowledge of spiritual values Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The human form of body is actually meant for jīvasya tattva jijñāsā, enlightenment in knowledge of spiritual values"}} {{n..."
- 00:2400:24, 5 February 2021 diff hist −11 Yet although the body will be turned into worms, stool or ashes, foolish persons, just to maintain it, commit many sinful activities. This is certainly regrettable No edit summary current
- 00:2400:24, 5 February 2021 diff hist +3,948 N Yet although the body will be turned into worms, stool or ashes, foolish persons, just to maintain it, commit many sinful activities. This is certainly regrettable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yet although the body will be turned into worms, stool or ashes, foolish persons, just to maintain it, commit many sinful acti..."
- 00:0400:04, 5 February 2021 diff hist +3,686 N Those who are more civilized burn the dead body, and thus it becomes ashes (bhasma-samjnitam) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are more civilized burn the dead body, and thus it becomes ashes (bhasma-saṁjñitam)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Hari..."
- 00:0100:01, 5 February 2021 diff hist +4,175 N In this verse the three words krmi-vid-bhasma are significant. After death, the body may become krmi, which means "worms," for if the body is disposed of without cremation, it may be eaten by worms; or else it may be eaten by animals be turned into stool Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the three words kṛmi-vid-bhasma are significant. After death, the body may become kṛmi, which means "worms,"..."
3 February 2021
- 00:3100:31, 3 February 2021 diff hist +4,827 N If one practices eating prasada, even if there is some little sinful activity involved, one becomes free from the results of sinful acts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one practices eating prasāda, even if there is some little sinful activity involved, one becomes free from the results of..."
- 00:2700:27, 3 February 2021 diff hist +4,755 N Animal food is never recommended for human beings; instead, a human being is recommended to take prasada, remnants of food left by Krsna. Yajna-sistasinah santo mucyante sarva-kilbisaih (BG 3.13) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Animal food is never recommended for human beings; instead, a human being is recommended to take prasāda, remnants of food le..."
- 00:2400:24, 3 February 2021 diff hist +4,644 N Krsna recommends that one give Him patram puspam phalam toyam - a leaf, a flower, fruit or water (BG 9.26) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa recommends that one give Him patraṁ puṣpaṁ phalaṁ toyam—a leaf, a flower, fruit or water"}} {{notes|}} {..."
- 00:1800:18, 3 February 2021 diff hist +4,578 N Krsna says in BG 9.26: If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā"|"If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept..."
2 February 2021
- 23:2823:28, 2 February 2021 diff hist +4,496 N Therefore the Isopanisad instructs, tena tyaktena bhunjithah: one should eat whatever is allotted for human beings (ISO 1) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore the Īśopaniṣad instructs, tena tyaktena bhuñjīthāḥ: one should eat whatever is allotted for human beings"}}..."
- 23:2523:25, 2 February 2021 diff hist +4,835 Animal killing is prohibited. Every living being, of course, has to eat something. But one should be taught what kind of food one should take No edit summary current
- 23:2123:21, 2 February 2021 diff hist +5,418 N Sinful persons automatically receive punishment in different types of bodies. The root cause of the punishment is that when one unnecessarily accumulates wealth, one becomes degraded, not knowing that his wealth will be finished with his next birth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way, sinful persons automatically receive punishment in different types of bodies. The root cause of this punishment i..."
- 23:1523:15, 2 February 2021 diff hist +5,163 N That supreme controller is observing every bit of one's activity, and He rewards or punishes everyone by giving one a suitable body made by material nature (bhramayan sarva-bhutani yantrarudhani mayaya (BG 18.61))vvvvv Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That supreme controller is observing every bit of one's activity, and He rewards or punishes everyone by giving one a suitable..."
- 23:1023:10, 2 February 2021 diff hist +5,136 N Being duskrtis, they (persons influenced by passion and ignoranxe) completely forget the existence of the supreme controller, who is sitting within the core of everyone's heart (isvarah sarva-bhutanam hrd-dese 'rjuna tisthati (BG 18.61)) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being duṣkṛtīs, they completely forget the existence of the supreme controller, who is sitting within the core of everyon..."
- 22:0122:01, 2 February 2021 diff hist +5,204 N Forgetting that however one may try to maintain the body, the body is subject to birth, death, old age and disease, such foolish rascals (influenced by passion and ignorance) engage in sinful activities, one after another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Forgetting that however one may try to maintain the body, the body is subject to birth, death, old age and disease, such fooli..."
- 21:4521:45, 2 February 2021 diff hist +4,913 N Then, being mad, they (those influenced by passion and ignorance involved with wine, women & gambling) maintain big slaughterhouses or occasionally go on pleasure excursions to kill animals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then, being mad, they maintain big slaughterhouses or occasionally go on pleasure excursions to kill animals"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 21:3621:36, 2 February 2021 diff hist +4,933 N When the modes of passion and ignorance increase in human society, giving rise to unnecessary economic development, the result is that people become involved with wine, women and gambling Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the modes of passion and ignorance increase in human society, giving rise to unnecessary economic development, the result..."
- 02:5902:59, 2 February 2021 diff hist +3,553 N Narada Muni considered all this (the wanting to enjoy weath, wine and women affected by the modes of passion and ignorance) in the case of Manigriva and Nalakuvara because he found in them so much pride in the wealth of their father, Kuvera Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni considered all this in the case of Maṇigrīva and Nalakūvara because he found in them so much pride in the wea..."
- 02:5502:55, 2 February 2021 diff hist +3,637 N We can actually see, especially in this age, that those who have unnecessary riches simply try to enjoy these three things (wine, women & wealth). In Western civilization, these three things are very prominent because of an unnecessary increase of wealth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We can actually see, especially in this age, that those who have unnecessary riches simply try to enjoy these three things. In..."
- 02:5002:50, 2 February 2021 diff hist +3,113 N In the mode of passion, when one is falsely proud of wealth, one engages his wealth only for three things, namely wine, women and gambling Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the mode of passion, when one is falsely proud of wealth, one engages his wealth only for three things, namely wine, women..."
- 02:4502:45, 2 February 2021 diff hist +2,868 N This is culture: one must subdue the modes of passion and ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is culture: one must subdue the modes of passion and ignorance"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{..."
- 02:4302:43, 2 February 2021 diff hist −11 Therefore human life is meant for subduing the modes of passion and ignorance and advancing in the mode of goodness No edit summary current
- 02:4302:43, 2 February 2021 diff hist +3,026 N Therefore human life is meant for subduing the modes of passion and ignorance and advancing in the mode of goodness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore human life is meant for subduing the modes of passion and ignorance and advancing in the mode of goodness"}} {{notes..."
- 02:3802:38, 2 February 2021 diff hist +2,994 N Conducted by the mode of passion, one becomes more and more involved in material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Conducted by the mode of passion, one becomes more and more involved in material existence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtan..."
- 02:3602:36, 2 February 2021 diff hist +3,217 N Among the three modes of material nature-goodness, passion and ignorance - people are certainly conducted by the lower qualities, namely passion and ignorance, and especially by passion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among the three modes of material nature-goodness, passion and ignorance—people are certainly conducted by the lower qualiti..."
- 02:3002:30, 2 February 2021 diff hist +2,521 N In a similar way (the father has to pinch the child while he asleep so that he can get awake to take some medicine), Narada Muni cursed Nalakuvara and Manigriva in order to cure their disease of material blindness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In a similar way, Nārada Muni cursed Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva in order to cure their disease of material blindness"}} {{n..."
- 02:2202:22, 2 February 2021 diff hist +2,489 N Thus the curse (that Narada placed on the sons of Kuvera) was ultimately auspicious and brilliant. One has to judge what kind of curse Narada placed upon them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the curse was ultimately auspicious and brilliant. One has to judge what kind of curse Nārada placed upon them"}} {{note..."
1 February 2021
- 02:5802:58, 1 February 2021 diff hist +2,652 N Saintly persons know how to bestow mercy upon the fallen souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly persons know how to bestow mercy upon the fallen souls"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|..."
- 02:5602:56, 1 February 2021 diff hist +2,809 N Narada appeared in the garden to give the two sons of Kuvera the seed of devotional service, even though they were intoxicated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada appeared in the garden to give the two sons of Kuvera the seed of devotional service, even though they were intoxicate..."
- 02:5202:52, 1 February 2021 diff hist +3,337 N By the mercy of both Krsna and the spiritual master, such a person (who out of many millions gets the fortune of associating with guru by Krsna's Grace) receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service - CC Madhya 19.151 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the mercy of both Kṛṣṇa and the spiritual master, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional servic..."
- 02:4602:46, 1 February 2021 diff hist +3,253 N Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bona fide spiritual master by the grace of Krsna - CC Madhya 19.151 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bona fide..."
- 02:3902:39, 1 February 2021 diff hist +3,423 N It is also said in CC Madhya 19.151 - According to their karma, all living entities are wandering throughout the entire universe. Some of them are being elevated to the upper planetary systems, and some are going down into the lower planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to their karma, all living entities are wandering throughout the entire universe. Some of them are being elevated to..."
- 02:1102:11, 1 February 2021 diff hist +2,643 N Wherever Narada Muni goes, any moment at which he appears is understood to be extremely auspicious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wherever Nārada Muni goes, any moment at which he appears is understood to be extremely auspicious"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|H..."
30 January 2021
- 03:2903:29, 30 January 2021 diff hist +2,182 Everything, spiritual and material, depends on one's mental condition No edit summary current
- 03:1903:19, 30 January 2021 diff hist −11 Anyone who is not a devotee of Krsna and does not surrender to Krsna must be considered naradhama, the lowest of men, and duskrti, one who always commits sinful activities No edit summary current
- 03:1803:18, 30 January 2021 diff hist +3,928 N Anyone who is not a devotee of Krsna and does not surrender to Krsna must be considered naradhama, the lowest of men, and duskrti, one who always commits sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who is not a devotee of Kṛṣṇa and does not surrender to Kṛṣṇa must be considered narādhama, the lowest of..."
- 03:1203:12, 30 January 2021 diff hist +4,537 N The Krsna consciousness movement can very easily point out such foolish persons (persons who take shelter of the demigods), for they have been indicated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.15) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement can very easily point out such foolish persons, for they have been indicated in Bhagava..."
- 03:0203:02, 30 January 2021 diff hist +3,898 N Those who are not devotees of Krsna have a taste for women, wine and so forth, and therefore they have been described as hrta jnana, bereft of sense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are not devotees of Kṛṣṇa have a taste for women, wine and so forth, and therefore they have been described as..."
- 02:5702:57, 30 January 2021 diff hist +3,871 N Foolish people, therefore, become devotees of demigods. This has been pointed out and criticized by Lord Krsna in Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.20): kamais tais tair hrta jnanah prapadyante 'nya-devatah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish people, therefore, become devotees of demigods. This has been pointed out and criticized by Lord Kṛṣṇa in Bhagav..."
- 02:5002:50, 30 January 2021 diff hist +4,163 N This verse (SB 10.10.2-3) mentions some of the material advantages afforded to persons associated with or devoted to Lord Siva. Apart from Lord Siva, if one is a devotee of any other demigod, one receives some material advantages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse mentions some of the material advantages afforded to persons associated with or devoted to Lord Śiva. Apart from L..."
27 January 2021
- 01:4701:47, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,065 N The soul within the body is in the bodily concept of life, he suffers happiness and distress, but these come and go Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the soul within the body is in the bodily concept of life, he suffers happiness and distress, but these come and go"}}..."
- 01:4501:45, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,063 N The body is dead from the very beginning because it is a lump of matter. It has no feelings of happiness and distress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body is dead from the very beginning because it is a lump of matter. It has no feelings of happiness and distress"}} {{not..."
- 01:4201:42, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,142 N Happiness and distress come and go. Therefore a pandita, a learned man, is not concerned with them. As it is said, gatasun agatasums ca nanusocanti panditah (BG 2.11) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Happiness and distress come and go. Therefore a paṇḍita, a learned man, is not concerned with them. As it is said, gatās..."
- 01:3701:37, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,025 N They know that these (so-called happiness and distress) are like changing seasons, which are perceivable by contact with the material body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They know that these are like changing seasons, which are perceivable by contact with the material body"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
- 01:3301:33, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,018 N Those who are liberated, being on the transcendental platform of rendering service to the Lord, do not care about so-called happiness and distress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are liberated, being on the transcendental platform of rendering service to the Lord, do not care about so-called ha..."
- 01:2901:29, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,315 N BG 2.14 - They (happiness & distress) arise from sense perception, O scion of Bharata, and one must learn to tolerate them without being disturbed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They arise from sense perception, O scion of Bharata, and one must learn to tolerate them without being disturbed"}} {{notes|}..."
- 01:2501:25, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,458 N It is confirmed in BG 2.14 - O son of Kunti, the nonpermanent appearance of happiness and distress, and their disappearance in due course, are like the appearance and disappearance of winter and summer seasons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā"|"O son of Kuntī, the nonpermanent appearance of happiness and distress, and their..."
- 00:5300:53, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,325 N The liberated person, being above the influence of the three modes of material nature, is unaffected by such dualities in all circumstances. He remains Krsna conscious by tolerating so-called happiness and distress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The liberated person, being above the influence of the three modes of material nature, is unaffected by such dualities in all..."
- 00:4800:48, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,282 N Because everything here is miserable and troublesome, to create an artificial situation and pretend it to be full of happiness is simply illusion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because everything here is miserable and troublesome, to create an artificial situation and pretend it to be full of happiness..."
- 00:1800:18, 27 January 2021 diff hist +4,039 N This material world is called dvaita, or duality. The Caitanya-caritamrta (CC Antya 4.176) says - In the world of duality - that is to say, in the material world - so-called goodness and badness are both the same Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material world is called dvaita, or duality. The Caitanya-caritāmṛta"|"says"|"In the world of duality—that is to say..."
26 January 2021
- 23:5623:56, 26 January 2021 diff hist −11 People liked the government of Lord Ramacandra, the government of Maharaja Yudhisthira and the governments of Maharaja Pariksit, Maharaja Ambarisa and Maharaja Prahlada. There are many instances of excellent government under a monarch No edit summary current
- 23:5623:56, 26 January 2021 diff hist +3,491 N People liked the government of Lord Ramacandra, the government of Maharaja Yudhisthira and the governments of Maharaja Pariksit, Maharaja Ambarisa and Maharaja Prahlada. There are many instances of excellent government under a monarch Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People liked the government of Lord Rāmacandra, the government of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira and the governments of Mahārāj..."
- 23:5023:50, 26 January 2021 diff hist +3,699 N In the so-called people's government there is no trained ksatriya king; as soon as someone strong accumulates votes, he becomes the minister or president, without training from the learned brahmanas expert in the sastras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the so-called people's government there is no trained kṣatriya king; as soon as someone strong accumulates votes, he beco..."
- 22:5622:56, 26 January 2021 diff hist +3,489 N Here we can see that the great sages got a son from Nimi's material body to guide the citizens properly, for such guidance is the duty of a ksatriya king Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here we can see that the great sages got a son from Nimi's material body to guide the citizens properly, for such guidance is..."
- 22:5322:53, 26 January 2021 diff hist +3,331 N Arajaka-bhayam. If the government is unsteady and unregulated, there is danger of fear for the people. At the present moment this danger always exists because of government by the people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arājaka-bhayam. If the government is unsteady and unregulated, there is danger of fear for the people. At the present moment..."
23 January 2021
- 03:4203:42, 23 January 2021 diff hist +4,071 N The same privilege of being seen or unseen according to one's own desire was given to Maharaja Nimi. Thus he lived in his original, spiritual body as an associate of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The same privilege of being seen or unseen according to one's own desire was given to Mahārāja Nimi. Thus he lived in his or..."
- 03:3703:37, 23 January 2021 diff hist −11 Unless one is advanced in spiritual life (sevonmukhe hi jihvadau), one cannot see Krsna. Therefore the ability to see Krsna depends on Krsna's mercy No edit summary current
- 03:3703:37, 23 January 2021 diff hist +3,883 N Unless one is advanced in spiritual life (sevonmukhe hi jihvadau), one cannot see Krsna. Therefore the ability to see Krsna depends on Krsna's mercy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is advanced in spiritual life (sevonmukhe hi jihvādau), one cannot see Kṛṣṇa. Therefore the ability to see K..."
- 03:2603:26, 23 January 2021 diff hist −11 Atah sri-krsna-namadi na bhaved grahyam indriyaih: (CC Madhya 17.136) Krsna and His name, fame, qualities and paraphernalia cannot be materially understood No edit summary current
- 03:2603:26, 23 January 2021 diff hist +3,832 N Atah sri-krsna-namadi na bhaved grahyam indriyaih: (CC Madhya 17.136) Krsna and His name, fame, qualities and paraphernalia cannot be materially understood Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ataḥ śrī-kṛṣṇa-nāmādi na bhaved grāhyam indriyaiḥ"|"Kṛṣṇa and His name, fame, qualities and paraphernalia..."
- 03:1003:10, 23 January 2021 diff hist +3,914 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita, naham prakasah sarvasya yogamaya-samavrtah: (BG 7.25) the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is not manifest to everyone and anyone. To the common man He is unseen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead can be seen or unseen according to His own transcendental desire; similarly, a devotee, bei..."
- 02:4702:47, 23 January 2021 diff hist +4,194 N Thus the demigods gave King Nimi the benediction that he would be able to stay in a purely spiritual body, free from all gross and subtle material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the demigods gave King Nimi the benediction that he would be able to stay in a purely spiritual body, free from all gross..."
- 02:4302:43, 23 January 2021 diff hist +4,074 N However, as explained in Bhagavad-gita, devotees can give up the material body and attain a spiritual body free from all material tinges, gross and subtle (tyaktva deham punar janma naiti mam eti so 'rjuna (BG 4.9)) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, as explained in Bhagavad-gītā, devotees can give up the material body and attain a spiritual body free from all mat..."
- 02:3502:35, 23 January 2021 diff hist +4,194 N An impious man who dies after sinful activities is sometimes condemned so that he cannot possess a gross material body of five material elements, but must live in a subtle body of mind, intelligence and ego Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An impious man who dies after sinful activities is sometimes condemned so that he cannot possess a gross material body of five..."
- 02:3002:30, 23 January 2021 diff hist +3,678 N The term "spiritual body" is sometimes taken to refer to a ghostly body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The term"|"is sometimes taken to refer to a ghostly body"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{..."
- 02:2702:27, 23 January 2021 diff hist −11 There are two kinds of spiritual bodies, as generally understood by common men No edit summary current
- 02:2702:27, 23 January 2021 diff hist +3,715 N There are two kinds of spiritual bodies, as generally understood by common men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of spiritual bodies, as generally understood by common men"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa}} {{com..."
- 02:2302:23, 23 January 2021 diff hist +3,871 N Under the circumstances, the demigods, having been requested by the saintly persons, gave him the benediction that he would be able to stay in his spiritual body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the circumstances, the demigods, having been requested by the saintly persons, gave him the benediction that he would be..."
- 02:1802:18, 23 January 2021 diff hist +3,722 N The demigods wanted Maharaja Nimi to come to life, but Maharaja Nimi did not want to accept another material body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods wanted Mahārāja Nimi to come to life, but Mahārāja Nimi did not want to accept another material body"}} {{not..."
- 02:1602:16, 23 January 2021 diff hist +3,924 N One who does not attain shelter at the lotus feet of Krsna must certainly wander up and down within the cycle of birth and death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who does not attain shelter at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa must certainly wander up and down within the cycle of birth a..."
- 02:0902:09, 23 January 2021 diff hist +3,967 N Harim vina naiva srtim taranti: one cannot escape the cycle of birth and death without becoming a devotee. This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.3). Aprapya mam nivartante mrtyu-samsara-vartmani Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hariṁ vinā naiva sṛtiṁ taranti: one cannot escape the cycle of birth and death without becoming a devotee. This is also..."
- 02:0602:06, 23 January 2021 diff hist +4,110 There is a struggle for existence, but although we speak of survival of the fittest, no one can escape death without becoming a devotee of the Lord No edit summary current
- 01:5901:59, 23 January 2021 diff hist +4,066 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead has created the material world in such a way that one living entity is food for another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead has created the material world in such a way that one living entity is food for another"}}..."
- 01:5601:56, 23 January 2021 diff hist +4,293 N Those who are devoid of hands are prey for those who have hands; those devoid of legs are prey for the four-legged. The weak are the subsistence of the strong, and the general rule holds that one living being is food for another - (SB 1.13.47) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are devoid of hands are prey for those who have hands; those devoid of legs are prey for the four-legged. The weak a..."
21 January 2021
- 21:4321:43, 21 January 2021 diff hist +4,390 N This (stopping samsara) can be done only when one is Krsna conscious, or has achieved the service of the lotus feet of the Lord. Otherwise one must rot in this material world and accept a material body subject to birth, death, old age and disease Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This can be done only when one is Kṛṣṇa conscious, or has achieved the service of the lotus feet of the Lord. Otherwise..."
- 21:2921:29, 21 January 2021 diff hist +4,164 N In the lower planetary system or lower species of life one may die soon, and in the higher planets or higher species one may live for a long, long time, but death is inevitable. This fact should be understood Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the lower planetary system or lower species of life one may die soon, and in the higher planets or higher species one may l..."
20 January 2021
- 23:2323:23, 20 January 2021 diff hist −11 The material body, whether in the higher or lower planetary system, is destined to die No edit summary current
- 23:2323:23, 20 January 2021 diff hist +3,718 N The material body, whether in the higher or lower planetary system, is destined to die Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material body, whether in the higher or lower planetary system, is destined to die"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HariKirtanRasa..."
- 23:1623:16, 20 January 2021 diff hist −11 It doesn't matter whether we accept a material body or a spiritual body; our only ambition should be to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
- 23:1623:16, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,380 N It doesn't matter whether we accept a material body or a spiritual body; our only ambition should be to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It doesn't matter whether we accept a material body or a spiritual body; our only ambition should be to serve the Supreme Pers..."
- 23:1323:13, 20 January 2021 diff hist −11 We should follow the instruction of Caitanya Mahaprabhu: mama janmani janmanisvare bhavatad bhaktir ahaituki tvayi (CC Antya 20.29, Siksastaka 4) No edit summary current
- 23:1323:13, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,220 N We should follow the instruction of Caitanya Mahaprabhu: mama janmani janmanisvare bhavatad bhaktir ahaituki tvayi (CC Antya 20.29, Siksastaka 4) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, we should follow the instruction of Caitanya Mahāprabhu: mama janmani janmanīśvare bhavatād bhaktir ahaitukī t..."
- 23:0923:09, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,709 N A person whose intelligence is always concentrated upon the service of the Lord is unafraid of accepting a material body. A nondevotee, having no engagement in the service of the Lord, is afraid of accepting a material body or giving up his present one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person whose intelligence is always concentrated upon the service of the Lord is unafraid of accepting a material body, wher..."
- 22:5822:58, 20 January 2021 diff hist +6,180 N When a devotee gives up his body (tyaktva deham), he is ready to go back home, back to Godhead. Thus his perception is certainly different from that of a person being taken away by Yamaraja for punishment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a devotee gives up his body (tyaktvā deham), he is ready to go back home, back to Godhead. Thus his perception is certai..."
- 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..."