User contributions for Iswaraj
2 March 2017
- 10:0410:04, 2 March 2017 diff hist +8,014 N The demons continued to say, “If there is some disease in the body which is neglected, it worsens and becomes incurable. Similarly, we must now be very careful of the demigods (disease for the demons) before they get too strong to be subdued Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demons continued to say, “If there is some disease in the body which is neglected, it worsens and becomes incurable. Sim..."
1 March 2017
- 17:4417:44, 1 March 2017 diff hist +7,499 N We must not neglect them, for the demigods are our determined enemies. We must be careful to protect ourselves. To root them out from their very existence, we should just engage ourselves in your service and be always ready for your command Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we must not neglect them, for the demigods are our determined enemies. We must be careful to protect ourselves. To root them o..."
- 17:2217:22, 1 March 2017 diff hist +7,294 N Although Lord Visnu, Siva & Brahma are always ready to help the demigods, headed by Indra, we have no reason to be afraid of them. As far as Visnu is concerned, He has already hidden Himself within the hearts of all living entities, He cannot come out Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Lord Viṣṇu, Lord Śiva and Lord Brahmā are always ready to help the demigods, headed by Indra, we have no reason..."
- 17:1217:12, 1 March 2017 diff hist +7,396 N We (the counselors of Kamsa) have nothing to fear from these demigods. They are very proud of being great fighters in peacetime outside the war field, but actually they cannot show any talent or military power on the war field Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we have nothing to fear from these demigods. They are very proud of being great fighters in peacetime outside the war field, b..."
- 17:0617:06, 1 March 2017 diff hist +6,889 N Many of the demigods were unable to fight with you (Kamsa), and they immediately surrendered themselves unto you by loosening their turbans and the tufts of hair on their heads Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Many of the demigods were unable to fight with you, and they immediately surrendered themselves unto you by loosening their tu..."
- 16:5216:52, 1 March 2017 diff hist +7,287 N They (the demigods) are always afraid of fighting with us (the counselors of Kamsa), and even if they wish to check our activities, they will not dare to do so. Because of your (Kamsa) immeasurable strength, they fear your bow Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are always afraid of fighting with us, and even if they wish to check our activities, they will not dare to do so. Becaus..."
- 16:4616:46, 1 March 2017 diff hist +7,412 N They (the counselors of Kamsa) were not very experienced or learned, they began to give instructions to Kamsa as follows, Dear sir, let us now make arrangements to kill all children who were born within the last ten days in all towns, counties & villages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they were not very much experienced or learned, they began to give instructions to Kaṁsa as follows: “Dear sir, let us now..."
- 16:2116:21, 1 March 2017 diff hist +7,212 N Kamsa called all his counselors together & narrated the incidents that happened the night before. All the counselors of Kamsa were demons & eternal enemies of the demigods, so they became depressed upon hearing their master speak of the night’s events Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kaṁsa called all his counselors together and narrated to them all the incidents that had happened the night before. All the..."
- 16:0916:09, 1 March 2017 diff hist +6,986 N Vasudeva talked with Kamsa in such an illuminating way, Kamsa became very much pleased, and his guilt for killing his nephews subsided. With the permission of his sister Devaki and brother-in-law Vasudeva, he returned to his home with a relieved mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva talked with Kaṁsa in such an illuminating way, Kaṁsa became very much pleased, and his guilt for killing his neph..."
- 16:0316:03, 1 March 2017 diff hist +6,920 N Vasudeva took the opportunity of Kamsa’s benevolence and informed him that his atheistic activities were also due to this misconception of life - namely taking the material body to be the self Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva took the opportunity of Kaṁsa’s benevolence and informed him that his atheistic activities were also due to this..."
- 15:4015:40, 1 March 2017 diff hist +6,720 N Every living entity is born ignorant, misunderstanding this material body to be his self. This conception of life is due to ignorance, and on the basis of this ignorance we create enmity or friendship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living entity is born ignorant, misunderstanding this material body to be his self. This conception of life is due to ig..."
- 15:3115:31, 1 March 2017 diff hist +7,201 N He (Kamsa) personally unlocked the iron shackles and very sympathetically showed his friendship for his family members. When Devaki saw her brother so repentant, she also became pacified and forgot all his atrocious activities against her children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He personally unlocked the iron shackles and very sympathetically showed his friendship for his family members"|"When Devakī..."
- 15:1515:15, 1 March 2017 diff hist +6,980 N While Kamsa was speaking to his brother-in-law and sister, tears flowed from his eyes, and he fell down at their feet. Believing the words of Durga-devi, whom he had tried to kill, Kamsa immediately released his brother-in-law and sister Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Kaṁsa was speaking to his brother-in-law and sister, tears flowed from his eyes, and he fell down at their feet. Belie..."
- 15:0215:02, 1 March 2017 diff hist +6,256 N Now it appears that even the celestial denizens speak lies. Because I (Kamsa) believed in the words of the celestial denizens, I have committed so many sins by killing the children of my sister. My dear Vasudeva and Devaki, you are both very great souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now it appears that even the celestial denizens speak lies. Because I believed in the words of the celestial denizens, I have..."
- 14:5114:51, 1 March 2017 diff hist +6,114 N Probably I (Kamsa) shall be sent to the hell where killers of brahmanas go. I am surprised, however, that the celestial prophecy has not come true. It is not only in human society that false propaganda is found Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Probably I shall be sent to the hell where killers of brāhmaṇas go. I am surprised, however, that the celestial prophecy ha..."
- 14:3014:30, 1 March 2017 diff hist +6,167 N I (Kamsa) have acted just like a demon in killing my own nephews - your children - and thereby I have given up all consideration of our intimate relationship. I do not know what will be the result of these envious acts of mine Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have acted just like a demon in killing my own nephews—your children—and thereby I have given up all consideration of ou..."
- 14:1614:16, 1 March 2017 diff hist +5,957 N After hearing these words (from goddess Durga), Kamsa became very much overwhelmed with fear. Out of pity, he immediately released Vasudeva and Devaki from the bondage of their shackles and very politely began to address them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing these words, Kaṁsa became very much overwhelmed with fear. Out of pity, he immediately released Vasudeva and D..."
- 14:0314:03, 1 March 2017 diff hist +5,444 N After this appearance (at Krsna's birth), the goddess Durga became known by various names in various parts of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After this appearance, the goddess Durgā became known by various names in various parts of the world"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
- 13:5713:57, 1 March 2017 diff hist +5,904 N From above, the goddess addressed Kamsa: “You rascal, how can you kill me? The child who will kill you is already born before me somewhere within this world. Don’t be so cruel to your poor sister” Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From above, the goddess addressed Kaṁsa: “You rascal, how can you kill me? The child who will kill you is already born bef..."
- 13:4413:44, 1 March 2017 diff hist +5,971 N Seeing the appearance of the child (who was actually the goddess Durga), all the demigods from different planets like Siddhaloka, Caranaloka, Gandharvaloka, Apsaroloka, Kinnaraloka and Uragaloka presented her with various articles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing the appearance of the child (who was actually the goddess Durgā), all the demigods from different planets like Siddhal..."
- 13:2913:29, 1 March 2017 diff hist +5,644 N She (goddess Durga) was decorated with nice garments and flower garlands and ornaments; in her eight hands she held a bow, lance, arrows, sword, conchshell, disc, club and shield Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She was decorated with nice garments and flower garlands and ornaments; in her eight hands she held a bow, lance, arrows, swor..."
- 13:1913:19, 1 March 2017 diff hist +5,679 N The child immediately slipped out of his (Kamsa's) hands, went up into the sky and appeared with eight arms as the younger sister of Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the child immediately slipped out of his hands, went up into the sky and appeared with eight arms as the younger sister of Vi..."
- 13:0713:07, 1 March 2017 diff hist +5,522 N This (Kamsa's cruelty towards Devaki) is a graphic example of a cruel demon who could sacrifice all relationships for the sake of personal gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a graphic example of a cruel demon who could sacrifice all relationships for the sake of personal gratification"}} {{n..."
- 13:0013:00, 1 March 2017 diff hist +5,648 N Devaki said "You have been advised by demoniac friends to kill my children. But now I beg you to excuse this girl at least. Let her live as my daughter" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have been advised by demoniac friends to kill my children. But now I beg you to excuse this girl at least. Let her live as..."
- 12:5312:53, 1 March 2017 diff hist +5,914 N Devaki said "You are not to be killed by any female child. That was the prophecy. You are to be killed by a male child, so please do not kill her. My dear brother, you have killed so many of my children who were just born, shining like the sun" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are not to be killed by any female child. That was the prophecy. You are to be killed by a male child, so please do not ki..."
28 February 2017
- 16:3416:34, 28 February 2017 diff hist +5,934 N Devaki, on seeing her brother approaching, prayed in a very meek attitude to Kamsa: “My dear brother, please do not kill this female child. I promise that this child will be the wife of your son; therefore don’t kill her Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devakī, on seeing her brother approaching, prayed in a very meek attitude to Kaṁsa: “My dear brother, please do not kill..."
- 16:2316:23, 28 February 2017 diff hist +5,587 N Kamsa became perplexed now that his death was approaching, and his hair scattered. Immediately he proceeded toward the place where the child was born Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kaṁsa became perplexed now that his death was approaching, and his hair scattered. Immediately he proceeded toward the place..."
27 February 2017
- 12:3112:31, 27 February 2017 diff hist +4,314 N The living entity can live anywhere either in the fire, or the air, the earth, or water, anywhere, sarva-gatah. Therefore it is known as the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity can live anywhere either in the fire, or the air, the earth, or water, anywhere, sarva-gataḥ. Therefore it..."
- 12:0812:08, 27 February 2017 diff hist +3,815 N We have to learn to say "Yes" to Krsna or His representative. Then you will be all right. If you say "No," then it is maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we have to learn to say "Yes" to Kṛṣṇa or His representative. Then you will be all right. If you say "No," then it is m..."
- 11:5211:52, 27 February 2017 diff hist +3,036 N If you get bona fide representative, spiritual master, and if you follow instructions by him, your advance is guaranteed. So bona fide spiritual master means if he is satisfied, then Krsna is satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you get bona fide representative, spiritual master, and if you follow instructions by him, your advance is guaranteed. Yasy..."
- 11:3211:32, 27 February 2017 diff hist +4,051 N So long one is Hindu, so long one is Muslim, so long one is Christian, there is no question of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So long one is Hindu, so long one is Muslim, so long one is Christian, there is no question of Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{..."
- 11:2011:20, 27 February 2017 diff hist +4,262 N Unless one is conversant with the teachings of the lessons of sastra, he is not to be considered as a human being. Actually that is so, unless one comes to the principles of dharma and asrama, one is not to be considered as a human Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is conversant with the teachings of the lessons of śāstra, he is not to be considered as a human being. Actually..."
26 February 2017
- 10:3010:30, 26 February 2017 diff hist +5,212 N To become one with Krsna, means that we agree to His proposals. It is very simple to understand. Just like in the family: the head of the family, and there are many members, sons and daughters or servants, wife, children, so many Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to become one with Kṛṣṇa, means that we agree to His proposals. It is very simple to understand. Just like in the family..."
- 10:1010:10, 26 February 2017 diff hist +4,348 N Understanding of Krsna is not for ordinary man, but the most scientific and pure soul. Because Krsna says only persons who are siddhas, in the perfectional stage of life, he can understand; not all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"understanding of Kṛṣṇa is not for ordinary man, but the most scientific and pure soul. Because Kṛṣṇa says only per..."
- 09:5109:51, 26 February 2017 diff hist +3,281 N Anyone who is in this material world, he is supposed to be atheist. Just like the government gets together all the criminals in the prison house, similarly, those who are disobedient to the laws of the Supreme Lord, they are sent into this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"anyone who is in this material world, he is supposed to be atheist. Because just like the government gets together all the cri..."
- 09:2609:26, 26 February 2017 diff hist +4,004 N Ignorance is no excuse, similarly out of ignorance we are committing so many sinful life's and we are becoming liable to be punished, that is the law of nature. You cannot avoid it, if you touch the fire it will burn Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"ignorance is no excuse, similarly out of ignorance we are committing so many sinful life's and we are becoming liable to be pu..."
- 08:5908:59, 26 February 2017 diff hist +4,185 N Surrender means this, that "Krsna, so long I was forgotten that missing You. Now I have gotten from this day I surrender unto You. Whatever You like, You can do it." That's all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Surrender means this, that "Kṛṣṇa, so long I was forgotten that missing You. Now I have gotten from this day I surrender..."
- 08:5008:50, 26 February 2017 diff hist +5,099 N When the father is going to give birth to the child, he has to undergo a ritualistic ceremony, which is called garbhadhana-samskara, seed-giving ceremony. That is the Vedic function. But in the Kali-yuga all these samskaras are not followed strictly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the father is going to give birth to the child, he has to undergo a ritualistic ceremony, which is called garbhādhāna-s..."
- 08:3108:31, 26 February 2017 diff hist +4,550 N Everyone is born sudra by birth. It is not that by birth one becomes brahmana; otherwise the sastra would not have stated like this, that janmana jayate sudrah, "By birth everyone is sudra." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is born śūdra by birth. It is not that by birth one becomes brāhmaṇa; otherwise the śāstra would not have stat..."
- 08:0908:09, 26 February 2017 diff hist +5,306 N You can have sex with your wife five days after menstrual period, and if she is pregnant, then you cannot have sex life. So if you have sex life more that this, that is against religious principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you can have sex with your wife five days after menstrual period, and if she is pregnant, then you cannot have sex life. So if..."
- 07:5307:53, 26 February 2017 diff hist +5,251 N Sex life is not denied, because eating, sleeping, mating and defending, that is the necessity of the body. You cannot stop it. So there is concession that you can have sex life only for begetting children - for no other purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sex life is not denied, because eating, sleeping, mating and defending, that is the necessity of the body. You cannot stop it...."
- 07:3107:31, 26 February 2017 diff hist +4,994 N When one comes to the human form of life, never mind whether he is highly advanced civilized life or uncivilized life, the human form life has got a special privilege to understand his position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one comes to the human form of life, never mind whether he is highly advanced civilized life or uncivilized life, the hum..."
- 06:5406:54, 26 February 2017 diff hist +10,203 N So when we become free from all designations, then we are pure, and in that pure state we can understand what is God. So God is pure, and when you become pure you can understand what is God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". So when we become free from all designations, then we are pure, and in that pure state we can understand what is God. So God..."
- 06:1506:15, 26 February 2017 diff hist +5,612 N This material world is just exactly like the blazing fire in the forest. Everyone wants to live here peacefully, but situation develops in such a way that it will not allow you to live in peace. That is the law Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material world is just exactly like the blazing fire in the forest. Everyone wants to live here peacefully, but situation..."
- 05:5205:52, 26 February 2017 diff hist +4,355 N Bhagavad-gita is not meant for anyone else except the devotee. Bhagavan Sri Krsna could explain this Bhagavad-gita to the jnanis, to the yogis, to the karmis. But why He selected Arjuna? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gītā is not meant for anyone else except the devotee. Bhagavān Śrī Kṛṣṇa could explain this Bhagavad-gīt..."
- 05:4005:40, 26 February 2017 diff hist +3,187 N This body means combination of senses, but above the senses there is the mind. If the mind is disturbed, the senses cannot act. If the mind is in disorder, then the man is called mad, because he cannot use his senses properly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This body means combination of senses, but above the senses there is the mind. If the mind is disturbed, the senses cannot act..."
- 05:1805:18, 26 February 2017 diff hist +4,792 N Human civilization means to understand the supreme proprietor of everything and offer his obeisances unto Him. Just like we offer our respects and obeisances to the state ruler, or the state president Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"human civilization means to understand the supreme proprietor of everything and offer his obeisances unto Him. Just like we of..."
25 February 2017
- 10:2910:29, 25 February 2017 diff hist +4,575 N So that is my request, that to understand who is a rascal is not very difficult thing. Simply try to know whether he has got any Krsna consciousness, or God consciousness. That will be known Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So that is my request, that to understand who is a rascal is not very difficult thing. Simply try to know whether he has got a..."
- 10:1310:13, 25 February 2017 diff hist +4,255 N The highest perfection of human life is to attain the brahminical qualification, then everything will be clearly understood: what is God, what I am, what is my relationship with God, what is this world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the highest perfection of human life is to attain the brahminical qualification, then everything will be clearly understood: w..."
- 10:0210:02, 25 February 2017 diff hist +3,998 N Even killing of animal is required for sacrifice, the Vedic religion also allow - but not cow. These goats, they are allowed. The meat-eater, under restriction, they can eat goats. But not the higher caste. The brahmana, ksatriya, vaisyas, they would not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even killing of animal is required for sacrifice, the Vedic religion also allow—but not cow. These goats, they are allowed...."