User contributions for Iswaraj
18 June 2021
- 09:0509:05, 18 June 2021 diff hist +3,892 N One should be humble and know that he is subordinate to the Supreme Lord. Due to rebellion against the Supreme Lord, one becomes subordinate to material nature. One must know and be convinced of this truth. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be humble and know that he is subordinate to the Supreme Lord. Due to rebellion against the Supreme Lord, one becom..."
- 09:0209:02, 18 June 2021 diff hist +3,711 N Although the living entity is always being kicked by the stringent laws of material nature, still he thinks, "I am God" because of ignorance. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the living entity is always being kicked by the stringent laws of material nature, still he thinks"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 08:5708:57, 18 June 2021 diff hist +3,585 N It is clearly stated that without humility understanding is harmful. To think oneself God is most puffed up. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is clearly stated that without humility understanding is harmful. To think oneself God is most puffed up"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 08:5308:53, 18 June 2021 diff hist +3,604 N If anyone wants to compete with God and at the same time make advancement in spiritual knowledge, he will be frustrated. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If anyone wants to compete with God and at the same time make advancement in spiritual knowledge, he will be frustrated"}} {{n..."
- 08:5108:51, 18 June 2021 diff hist +4,690 N Now on this staircase (process) there are so many people who have reached the first floor, the second or third floor, etc., but unless one reaches the top floor, which is the understanding of Krsna, he is at a lower stage of knowledge. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now on this staircase there are so many people who have reached the first floor, the second or third floor, etc., but unless o..."
17 June 2021
- 09:2509:25, 17 June 2021 diff hist +4,629 N Beginning from practicing humility up to the point of realization of the Supreme Truth, the Absolute Personality of Godhead, this process is just like a staircase beginning from the ground floor up to the top floor. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Beginning from practicing humility up to the point of realization of the Supreme Truth, the Absolute Personality of Godhead, t..."
- 09:2109:21, 17 June 2021 diff hist +5,423 N Bhagavan is the last word in the realization of the Absolute Truth; one should reach up to that platform of understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead & engage in the devotional service of the Lord. That is perfection of knowledge. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavān is the last word in the realization of the Absolute Truth; therefore one should reach up to that platform of underst..."
- 09:1509:15, 17 June 2021 diff hist +5,122 N Those who are actually knowers of the Absolute Truth know that the Self is realized in three different phases as Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are actually knowers of the Absolute Truth know that the Self is realized in three different phases as Brahman, Para..."
- 09:1109:11, 17 June 2021 diff hist +5,183 N Service of the individual soul to the Supreme Soul is eternal, as is clearly stated. So bhakti or devotional service is eternal. One should be established in that philosophical conviction, otherwise it is only a waste of time, ignorance. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This service of the individual soul to the Supreme Soul is eternal, nityam, as is clearly stated. So bhakti or devotional serv..."
- 08:4808:48, 17 June 2021 diff hist +4,795 N The individual soul and the Supersoul cannot be one, at least not in the bhakti conception, the devotional conception of life. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The individual soul and the Supersoul cannot be one, at least not in the bhakti conception, the devotional conception of life"..."
- 08:4508:45, 17 June 2021 diff hist +4,822 N As soon as there is a question of devotion, one must consider the relationship between the Supersoul and the individual soul. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as there is a question of devotion, one must consider the relationship between the Supersoul and the individual soul"}..."
- 08:3808:38, 17 June 2021 diff hist +7,693 N As far as self-realization is concerned, it is clearly stated here that bhakti-yoga is especially practical. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as self-realization is concerned, it is clearly stated here that bhakti-yoga is especially practical"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 08:2508:25, 17 June 2021 diff hist +8,094 N According to Bhagavad-gita, one should make research by philosophical discretion into the nature of the soul. One should make research to understand with what the self is concerned. That is recommended. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Bhagavad-gita, one should make research by philosophical discretion into the nature of the soul. One should make..."
- 08:2108:21, 17 June 2021 diff hist +8,126 N There are many research scholars and philosophers who study sex life or some other subject, but according to Bhagavad-gita, such research work and philosophical speculation have no value. That is more or less nonsensical. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many research scholars and philosophers who study sex life or some other subject, but according to Bhagavad-gita, su..."
- 08:1608:16, 17 June 2021 diff hist +8,044 N Naturally a devotee has no taste for unnecessary sporting or cinema-going or enjoying some social function, because he understands that these are simply a waste of time. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Naturally a devotee has no taste for unnecessary sporting or cinema-going or enjoying some social function, because he underst..."
13 June 2021
- 09:1909:19, 13 June 2021 diff hist +7,446 N When one is adapted to the spiritual life, he will not want to mix with materialistic men. That would go against his grain. One may test himself by seeing how far he is inclined to live in a solitary place without unwanted association. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Naturally, when one is adapted to the spiritual way of life, he will not want to mix with materialistic men. That would go aga..."
- 09:0409:04, 13 June 2021 diff hist +6,192 N Devotional service to Krsna without deviation means engaging oneself in the nine processes of devotional service, chanting, hearing, worshiping, offering respect, etc. That process should be followed. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotional service to Kṛṣṇa without deviation means engaging oneself in the nine processes of devotional service, chanti..."
- 09:0009:00, 13 June 2021 diff hist +5,903 N Generally, when we get something desirable, we are very happy, and when we get something undesirable, we are distressed. But if we are actually in the spiritual position, these things will not agitate us. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, when we get something desirable, we are very happy, and when we get something undesirable, we are distressed. But i..."
- 08:3408:34, 13 June 2021 diff hist +5,141 N One can never restrict the coming and going of happiness and distress, so one should be detached from the materialistic way of life and be automatically equiposed in both cases. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can never restrict the coming and going of happiness and distress, so one should be detached from the materialistic way of..."
- 08:3008:30, 13 June 2021 diff hist +4,978 N Happiness and distress are concommitant factors of material life. One should learn to tolerate, as advised in Bhagavad-gita. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Happiness and distress are concommitant factors of material life. One should learn to tolerate, as advised in Bhagavad-gita"}}..."
- 08:2708:27, 13 June 2021 diff hist +5,053 N In all cases, one should be detached from the happiness and distress of family life because in this world one can never be fully happy or fully miserable. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In all cases, one should be detached from the happiness and distress of family life because in this world one can never be ful..."
- 08:1808:18, 13 June 2021 diff hist +5,466 N One must sacrifice everything to realize Krsna, just as Arjuna did. He did not want to kill his family members, but when he understood that these family members were impediments to Krsna realization, he accepted the instruction of Krsna. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must sacrifice everything to realize or serve Kṛṣṇa, just as Arjuna did. Arjuna did not want to kill his family memb..."
- 08:1308:13, 13 June 2021 diff hist +4,920 N If it is not congenial, not favorable for spiritual advancement, then family life should be abandoned. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But if it is not congenial, not favorable for spiritual advancement, then family life should be abandoned"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
- 08:1008:10, 13 June 2021 diff hist +5,752 N Family members can sit down morning & evening & chant Hare Krsna. If one can mold his family life in this way to develop Krsna consciousness, following these 4 principles, there is no need to change from family life to renounced life. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The family members can sit down morning and evening and chant together Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣ..."
- 08:0108:01, 13 June 2021 diff hist +5,399 N One need only chant Hare Krsna, accept the remnants of foodstuffs offered to Krsna, have some discussion on books like Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam, and engage oneself in Deity worship. These four will make one happy. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One need only chant Hare Kṛṣṇa"|"accept the remnants of foodstuffs offered to Kṛṣṇa, have some discussion on books..."
12 June 2021
- 09:2609:26, 12 June 2021 diff hist +6,280 N The best process for making the home pleasant is Krsna consciousness. If one is in full Krsna consciousness, he can make his home very happy because this process of Krsna consciousness is very easy. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best process for making the home pleasant is Krsna consciousness. If one is in full Krsna consciousness, he can make his h..."
- 09:2309:23, 12 June 2021 diff hist +6,317 N For detachment from children, wife & home, it is not meant that one should have no feeling for these. They are natural objects of affection, but when they are not favorable to spiritual progress then one should not be attached to them. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As for detachment from children, wife and home, it is not meant that one should have no feeling for these. They are natural ob..."
- 09:1909:19, 12 June 2021 diff hist +6,143 N Unless we have a pessimistic view of this material life, considering the distresses of birth, death, old age and disease, there is no impetus for our making advancement in spiritual life. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless we have a pessimistic view of this material life, considering the distresses of birth, death, old age and disease, ther..."
- 09:1409:14, 12 June 2021 diff hist +6,152 N As far as disease and old age are concerned, everyone gets practical experience. No one wants to be diseased, and no one wants to become old, but there is no avoiding these. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And as far as disease and old age are concerned, everyone gets practical experience. No one wants to be diseased, and no one w..."
- 09:1009:10, 12 June 2021 diff hist +6,867 N At the time of death, there are all kinds of sufferings, and they are also mentioned in the authoritative scriptures. These should be discussed. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly at the time of death, there are all kinds of sufferings, and they are also mentioned in the authoritative scriptures..."
- 09:0809:08, 12 June 2021 diff hist +4,093 N It should be thoroughly understood that birth is distressful. Because we forget how much distress we have suffered within the womb of the mother, we do not make any solution to the repetition of birth and death. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It should be thoroughly understood that birth is distressful. Because we forget how much distress we have suffered within the..."
- 09:0409:04, 12 June 2021 diff hist +3,914 N In the Srimad-Bhagavatam the world of the unborn, the child's stay in the womb of the mother, its suffering, etc., are all very graphically described. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam the world of the unborn, the child's stay in the womb of the mother, its suffering, etc., are all..."
- 08:5608:56, 12 June 2021 diff hist +3,928 N One should try to understand the distress of accepting birth, death, old age and disease. There are descriptions in various Vedic literatures of birth. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should try to understand the distress of accepting birth, death, old age and disease. There are descriptions in various Ve..."
11 June 2021
- 07:4307:43, 11 June 2021 diff hist +4,080 N There are some philosophers who say we should give up our ego, but we cannot give up our ego because ego means identity. We ought, of course, to give up the false identification with the body. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are some philosophers who say we should give up our ego, but we cannot give up our ego because ego means identity. We ou..."
- 07:3107:31, 11 June 2021 diff hist +3,872 N This sense of "I am" is ego, but when the sense of "I am" is applied to this false body, it is false ego. When the sense of self is applied to reality, that is real ego. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"is applied to this false body, it is false ego. When the sense of self is applied to reality, that is real ego"}} {{notes|}} {..."
- 07:2107:21, 11 June 2021 diff hist +5,635 N In the Vedic literature, it is said: aham brahmasmi. I am Brahman, I am spirit. This "I am," the sense of self, also exists in the liberated stage of self-realization. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic literature, it is said: ahaṁ brahmāsmi. I am Brahman, I am spirit"|"the sense of self, also exists in the libe..."
- 07:1607:16, 11 June 2021 diff hist +5,687 N False ego means accepting this body as oneself. When one understands that he is not his body and is spirit soul, that is real ego. Ego is there. False ego is condemned, but not real ego. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"False ego means accepting this body as oneself. When one understands that he is not his body and is spirit soul, that is real..."
- 07:1307:13, 11 June 2021 diff hist +4,728 N Unintelligent commentators on the Gita try to divert the mind of the reader to other subjects, but there is no other subject in Bhagavad-gita but devotional service. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unintelligent commentators on the Gita try to divert the mind of the reader to other subjects, but there is no other subject i..."
- 07:0807:08, 11 June 2021 diff hist +5,669 N It is understood here that Bhagavad-gita is simply expounding the science of devotional service. Devotional service is the main and sole objective. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is understood here that Bhagavad-gītā is simply expounding the science of devotional service. Devotional service is the m..."
- 07:0207:02, 11 June 2021 diff hist +4,999 N As far as the eyes are concerned, they should not be allowed to see anything but Krsna. That will control the eyes. Similarly, the ears should be engaged in hearing about Krsna and the nose in smelling the flowers offered to Krsna. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the eyes are concerned, they should not be allowed to see anything but the beautiful form of Krsna. That will contro..."
- 06:5806:58, 11 June 2021 diff hist +4,756 N The function of the tongue is to taste and to vibrate. Therefore, by systematic regulation, the tongue should always be engaged in tasting the remnants of foodstuffs offered to Krsna and chanting Hare Krsna. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The function of the tongue is to taste and to vibrate. Therefore, by systematic regulation, the tongue should always be engage..."
- 06:5506:55, 11 June 2021 diff hist +4,573 N The most important and uncontrollable sense is the tongue. If one can control the tongue, then there is every possibility of controlling the other senses. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most important and uncontrollable sense is the tongue. If one can control the tongue, then there is every possibility of c..."
- 06:4506:45, 11 June 2021 diff hist +4,509 N The senses should only be gratified to keep the body fit so that one can discharge his duty in advancing in spiritual life. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The senses should only be gratified to keep the body fit so that one can discharge his duty in advancing in spiritual life"}}..."
10 June 2021
- 09:3109:31, 10 June 2021 diff hist +4,236 N The senses are so strong that they are always anxious to have sense gratification. One should not cater to these demands, which are not necessary. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The senses are so strong that they are always anxious to have sense gratification. One should not cater to these demands, whic..."
- 09:2609:26, 10 June 2021 diff hist +5,386 N Self-control means that one should not accept anything which is detrimental to spiritual progress. One should become accustomed to this and reject anything which is against the path of spiritual progress. This is real renunciation. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And self-control means that one should not accept anything which is detrimental to the path of spiritual progress. One should..."
- 09:1709:17, 10 June 2021 diff hist +4,250 N Steadiness means that one should be very determined to make progress in spiritual life. Without such determination, one cannot make tangible progress. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Steadiness means that one should be very determined to make progress in spiritual life. Without such determination, one cannot..."
- 08:5008:50, 10 June 2021 diff hist +5,187 N There are two kinds of cleanliness: external and internal. External cleanliness means taking a bath, but for internal cleanliness, one has to think of Krsna always and chant Hare Krsna. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of cleanliness: external and internal. External cleanliness means taking a bath, but for internal cleanlin..."
- 08:4508:45, 10 June 2021 diff hist +4,980 N Cleanliness is essential for making advancement in spiritual life. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cleanliness is essential for making advancement in spiritual life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..."
- 08:4308:43, 10 June 2021 diff hist +5,666 N The regulated principles will be easier for one who has served the spiritual master without reservation. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Or, the regulated principles will be easier for one who has served the spiritual master without reservation"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 08:2908:29, 10 June 2021 diff hist +4,503 N If a bona fide spiritual master bestows any blessings upon his disciple, that will make the disciple immediately advanced without the disciple's following the regulated principles because he is a representative of Krsna. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because a bona fide spiritual master is a representative of Kṛṣṇa, if he bestows any blessings upon his disciple, that w..."
- 08:2308:23, 10 June 2021 diff hist +4,246 N One should approach the spiritual master with all humility and offer him all services so that he will be pleased to bestow his blessings upon the disciple. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should approach the spiritual master with all humility and offer him all services so that he will be pleased to bestow his..."
- 08:2008:20, 10 June 2021 diff hist +4,108 N As for acceptance of the spiritual master, that is essential, because without the instruction of a bona fide spiritual master, one cannot progress in the spiritual science. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As for acceptance of the spiritual master, that is essential, because without the instruction of a bona fide spiritual master,..."
- 08:0808:08, 10 June 2021 diff hist +3,993 N Simplicity means that without diplomacy one should be so straightforward that he can disclose the real truth even to an enemy. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simplicity means that without diplomacy one should be so straightforward that he can disclose the real truth even to an enemy"..."
9 June 2021
- 09:2609:26, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,698 N For making advancement in spiritual knowledge, there may be many impediments, but we should be tolerant and continue our progress with determination. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So, for making advancement in spiritual knowledge, there may be many impediments, but we should be tolerant and continue our p..."
- 09:2309:23, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,937 N Even Prahlada, who, only 5 years old, was engaged in the cultivation of spiritual knowledge, was endangered when his father became antagonistic to his devotion. The father tried to kill him in so many ways, but Prahlada tolerated him. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even a boy like Prahlāda, who, only five years old, was engaged in the cultivation of spiritual knowledge, was endangered whe..."
- 09:1909:19, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,231 N If one is engaged in the advancement of spiritual knowledge, there will be so many insults and much dishonor from others. This is expected because material nature is so constituted. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is engaged in the advancement of spiritual knowledge, there will be so many insults and much dishonor from others. This..."
- 09:1609:16, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,092 N Tolerance means that one should be practiced to bear insult and dishonor from others. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tolerance means that one should be practiced to bear insult and dishonor from others"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{comp..."
- 09:0409:04, 9 June 2021 diff hist +5,140 N One should try his best to distribute real knowledge to the people, so that they may become enlightened and leave this material entanglement. That is nonviolence. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should try his best to distribute real knowledge to the people, so that they may become enlightened and leave this materia..."
- 09:0109:01, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,404 N People in general are trapped by ignorance in the material concept of life, and they perpetually suffer material pains. So, unless one elevates people to spiritual knowledge, one is practicing violence. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People in general are trapped by ignorance in the material concept of life, and they perpetually suffer material pains. So, un..."
- 08:5108:51, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,316 N As for actual advancement in spiritual science, one should have a test to see how far he is progressing. He can judge by these items. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As for actual advancement in spiritual science, one should have a test to see how far he is progressing. He can judge by these..."
- 08:4408:44, 9 June 2021 diff hist +5,135 N People are very anxious to be famous for their religion, and consequently sometimes it is found that without understanding the principles of religion, one enters into some group, which is not actually following religious principles. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People are very anxious to be famous for their religion, and consequently sometimes it is found that without understanding the..."
- 08:3408:34, 9 June 2021 diff hist +5,037 N As for the knowledge outlined here, the items may be analyzed as follows: Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As for the knowledge outlined here, the items may be analyzed as follows: Humility means that one should not be anxious to hav..."
- 08:2608:26, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,633 N Transcendental life begins when one accepts a bona fide spiritual master. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna, clearly states here that this process of knowledge is the actual path. Anything speculated beyond this is nonsense. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Transcendental life begins when one accepts a bona fide spiritual master. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Śrī Kṛṣṇ..."
- 08:2308:23, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,388 N The principle of accepting a spiritual master, as mentioned in the seventh verse, is essential. Even for one who takes to devotional service, it is most important. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The principle of accepting a spiritual master, as mentioned in the seventh verse, is essential. Even for one who takes to devo..."
- 08:1808:18, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,292 N If one takes to devotional service in full Krsna consciousness, the other nineteen items automatically develop within him. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But, if one takes to devotional service in full Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the other nineteen items automatically develop with..."
- 08:0908:09, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,330 N If one does not approach, or is not able to approach, the transcendental service of the Lord, then the other nineteen items are of no particular value. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one does not approach, or is not able to approach, the transcendental service of the Lord, then the other nineteen items ar..."
- 08:0008:00, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,638 N Of all the descriptions of the process of knowledge, the most important point is described in the first line of the tenth verse: The process of knowledge terminates in unalloyed devotional service to the Lord. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of all the descriptions of the process of knowledge, the most important point is described in the first line of the tenth vers..."
- 07:5207:52, 9 June 2021 diff hist +4,387 N This process of knowledge is sometimes misunderstood by less intelligent men as being the interaction of the field of activity. But actually this is the real process of knowledge. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This process of knowledge is sometimes misunderstood by less intelligent men as being the interaction of the field of activity..."
7 June 2021
- 09:1109:11, 7 June 2021 diff hist +3,958 N The field is a nonpermanent material thing. However, the ksetrajna, the knower of the field, its proprietor, is different. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore the field is a nonpermanent material thing. However, the kṣetrajña, the knower of the field, its proprietor, is d..."
- 09:0809:08, 7 June 2021 diff hist +4,235 N The body is the representation of all these factors, and there are changes of the body, which are six in number: the body is born, it grows, it stays, it produces by-products, then begins to decay, and at the last stage it vanishes. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body is the representation of all these factors, and there are changes of the body, which are six in number: the body is b..."
- 09:0609:06, 7 June 2021 diff hist +3,867 N One who desires to know the twenty-four elements in detail along with their interactions should study the philosophy in more detail. In Bhagavad-gita, a summary only is given. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who desires to know the twenty-four elements in detail along with their interactions should study the philosophy in more d..."
- 09:0209:02, 7 June 2021 diff hist +3,969 N Consciousness is represented by intelligence, of which the unmanifested stage is the three modes of material nature. The unmanifested three modes of material nature is called pradhana. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Consciousness is represented by intelligence, of which the unmanifested stage is the three modes of material nature. The unman..."
- 09:0009:00, 7 June 2021 diff hist +3,887 N The five great elements are a gross representation of the subtle false ego. They are a representation in the material conception. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The five great elements are a gross representation of the subtle false ego. They are a representation in the material concepti..."
- 08:5808:58, 7 June 2021 diff hist +4,100 N The living symptoms, represented by consciousness and conviction, are the manifestation of the subtle body-mind, ego and intelligence. These subtle elements are included within the field of activities. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living symptoms, represented by consciousness and conviction, are the manifestation of the subtle body-mind, ego and intel..."
- 08:5408:54, 7 June 2021 diff hist +3,968 N There is desire, hatred, pleasure and pain, which are interactions, representations of the five great elements in the gross body. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then there is desire, hatred, pleasure and pain, which are interactions, representations of the five great elements in the gro..."
- 08:4908:49, 7 June 2021 diff hist +3,832 N If one makes an analytical study of these twenty-four (elements) subjects, then he can very well understand the field of activity. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one makes an analytical study of these twenty-four subjects, then he can very well understand the field of activity"}} {{no..."
- 08:4608:46, 7 June 2021 diff hist +3,975 N Then there are the five objects of the senses: smell, taste, warmth, touch and sound. Now the aggregate of these twenty-four elements is called the field of activity. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then there are the five objects of the senses: smell, taste, warmth, touch and sound. Now the aggregate of these twenty-four e..."
- 08:4208:42, 7 June 2021 diff hist +4,008 N Above the senses, there is the mind, which is within and which can be called the sense within. Therefore, including the mind, there are eleven senses altogether. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then, above the senses, there is the mind, which is within and which can be called the sense within. Therefore, including the..."
- 08:3708:37, 7 June 2021 diff hist +4,426 N There are false ego, intelligence & the unmanifested stage of 3 modes of nature. Then there are 5 senses for acquiring knowledge: the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and touch. Then 5 working senses: voice, legs, hands, the anus & the genitals. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then there are false ego, intelligence and the unmanifested stage of the three modes of nature. Then there are five senses for..."
- 08:3208:32, 7 June 2021 diff hist +4,131 N From all the authoritative statements of the great sages, the Vedic hymns and the aphorisms of the Vedanta-sutra, the components of this world are earth, water, fire, air and ether. These are the five great elements. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From all the authoritative statements of the great sages, the Vedic hymns and the aphorisms of the Vedānta-sūtra, the compon..."
- 08:2408:24, 7 June 2021 diff hist +4,993 N This is the real picture of the Supreme Lord, as supreme knower of the field, the living entity, as subordinate knower, and the nature of the field of activities. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the real picture of the Supreme Lord, as supreme knower of the field, the living entity, as subordinate knower, and th..."
- 08:1208:12, 7 June 2021 diff hist +5,062 N In the Vedanta-sutra also the Supreme is called anandamayo 'bhyasat. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is by nature full of joy, and to enjoy His transcendental bliss, He expands into vijnanamaya, pranamaya, jnanamaya, and annamaya. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedanta-sutra also the Supreme is called anandamayo 'bhyasat. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is by nature full of j..."
- 08:0608:06, 7 June 2021 diff hist +5,025 N Out of these (5 stages of Brahman realization) the first 3-annamaya, pranamaya, & jnanamaya-involve the fields of activities of the living entities. Transcendental to all these fields is the Supreme Lord, who is called anandamaya. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of these the first three-annamaya, prāṇamaya, and jñānamaya-involve the fields of activities of the living entities...."
- 07:5807:58, 7 June 2021 diff hist +4,833 N The next and supreme stage is anandamaya, realization of the all-blissful nature. Thus there are five stages of Brahman realization, which is called brahma puccham. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The next and supreme stage is anandamaya, realization of the all-blissful nature. Thus there are five stages of Brahman realiz..."
- 07:5507:55, 7 June 2021 diff hist +4,805 N There is Brahman realization and the realization called vijnanamaya by which the living entity's mind and life symptoms are distinguished from the living entity himself. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then there is Brahman realization and the realization called vijñānamaya by which the living entity's mind and life symptoms..."
- 07:5107:51, 7 June 2021 diff hist +4,601 N In jnanamaya the living symptom develops to the point of thinking, feeling, and willing. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In jnanamaya the living symptom develops to the point of thinking, feeling, and willing"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{c..."
6 June 2021
- 09:3109:31, 6 June 2021 diff hist +4,866 N Then there is pranamaya; this means that after realizing the Supreme Absolute Truth in foodstuff, one can realize the Absolute Truth in the living symptoms, or life forms. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then there is pranamaya; this means that after realizing the Supreme Absolute Truth in foodstuff, one can realize the Absolute..."
- 09:2309:23, 6 June 2021 diff hist +4,969 N There is a manifestation of the Supreme Lord's energy known as annamaya by which one depends simply upon food for existence. This is a materialistic realization of the Supreme. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a manifestation of the Supreme Lord's energy known as annamaya by which one depends simply upon food for existence. T..."
- 09:1809:18, 6 June 2021 diff hist +4,795 N In the original Vedas, a distinction between the soul, the Supersoul and the body is made, especially in the Katha Upanisad. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, in the original Vedas, a distinction between the soul, the Supersoul and the body is made, especially in the Kaṭh..."
- 09:1509:15, 6 June 2021 diff hist +5,170 N The higher and lower natures exist due to ignorance and are being manifested in an infinite number of living entities. But the Supersoul, which is infallible, is uncontaminated by the three qualities of nature and is transcendental. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The higher and lower natures exist due to ignorance and are being manifested in an infinite number of living entities. But the..."
- 09:0909:09, 6 June 2021 diff hist +4,845 N Now we are fallen into the ways of the three modes of material nature according to our different karma. As such, some are on higher levels, and some are in the lower nature. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now we are fallen into the ways of the three modes of material nature according to our different karma. As such, some are on h..."
- 09:0609:06, 6 June 2021 diff hist +4,907 N Vyasadeva's father, Parasara, was also a great sage, and he writes in his books of religiosity: "aham tvam ca athanye..." "We-you, I and various other living entities-are all transcendental, although in material bodies. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And Vyāsadeva's father, Parāśara, was also a great sage, and he writes in his books of religiosity"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
- 09:0009:00, 6 June 2021 diff hist +4,973 N As far as the sages are concerned, besides Himself, Vyasadeva, the author of the Vedanta-sutra, is a great sage, and in the Vedanta-sutra duality is perfectly explained. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the sages are concerned, besides Himself, Vyasadeva, the author of the Vedanta-sutra, is a great sage, and in the Ve..."
- 08:5708:57, 6 June 2021 diff hist +5,232 N Krsna is explaining this most controversial point regarding the duality & non-duality of the soul & the Supersoul by referring to Scriptures, the Vedanta, which are accepted as authority. He says, this is according to different sages. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is explaining this most controversial point regarding the duality and non-duality of the soul and the Supersoul by refer..."
- 08:5308:53, 6 June 2021 diff hist +5,083 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is the highest authority in explaining this knowledge. Still, as a matter of course, learned scholars and standard authorities always give evidence from previous authorities. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is the highest authority in explaining this knowledge. Still, as a matter of course..."
- 08:4908:49, 6 June 2021 diff hist +2,864 N One should be careful not to consider the Supreme Personality of Godhead in every body and individual soul to be the jiva. This is something like equalizing the potent and the impotent. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But one should be careful not to consider the Supreme Personality of Godhead in every body and individual soul to be the jīva..."
- 08:4008:40, 6 June 2021 diff hist +2,665 N One just has to understand this Bhagavad-gita directly from the description given by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and all this will be clarified. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One just has to understand this Bhagavad-gita directly from the description given by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and a..."
- 08:3708:37, 6 June 2021 diff hist +2,567 N One should also know the distinction between the individual living soul and the Supersoul, the different influences, their potentials, etc. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should also know the distinction between the individual living soul and the Supersoul, the different influences, their pot..."
- 08:1908:19, 6 June 2021 diff hist +2,926 N One has to know how this body is constituted, the materials of which this body is made, under whose control this body is working, how the changes are taking place, wherefrom the changes are coming, what the causes are. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to know how this body is constituted, the materials of which this body is made, under whose control this body is worki..."
- 08:1208:12, 6 June 2021 diff hist +2,664 N The Lord is describing the field of activities and the knower of the field of activities in their constitutional positions. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is describing the field of activities and the knower of the field of activities in their constitutional positions"}}..."