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09:2709:27, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,310‎ N One should note that in the brahmacari-asrama, vanaprastha-asrama and sannyasa-asrama there is no scope for sex life, whereas sex is allowed in grhastha life under regulations ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should note that in the brahmacārī-āśrama, vānaprastha-āśrama and sannyāsa-āśrama there is no scope for sex life..."
09:2209:22, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,372‎ N He (Narada) first explained the dealings of a brahmacari, vanaprastha and sannyasi because these three asramas, or statuses of life, are extremely important for fulfillment of the goal of life ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". He first explained the dealings of a brahmacārī, vānaprastha and sannyāsī because these three āśramas, or statuses of..."
09:1809:18, 28 November 2020 diff hist +3,140‎ N The great sage Narada has explained how a brahmacari, a vanaprastha and a sannyasi should act ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the great sage Nārada has explained how a brahmacārī, a vānaprastha and a sannyāsī should act"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|J..."
09:0909:09, 28 November 2020 diff hist +22‎ The conclusion must be that Maharaja Bharata purposefully became over-addicted to the deer and neglected his spiritual advancement ‎No edit summary current
09:0809:08, 28 November 2020 diff hist +4,469‎ In Brahma-samhita it is said, karmani nirdahati kintu ca bhakti-bhajam: "For those engaged in devotional service, bhakti-bhajana, the results of past deeds are indemnified." According to this, Bharata Maharaja could not be punished for his past misdeeds ‎No edit summary current
09:0709:07, 28 November 2020 diff hist +22‎ Bharata Maharaja, at the time of death, would be forced to accept the body of a deer due to his attraction for the deer. In this regard, a question may be raised. How can a devotee be affected by his past misconduct and vicious activities ‎No edit summary current
09:0609:06, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,929‎ Bharata Maharaja gradually fell into this condition (of blind love) due to his material love for the deer ‎No edit summary current
09:0509:05, 28 November 2020 diff hist +22‎ Feigning meditation, the King (Bharata) would actually think of the animal, and this was but a sign of his downfall ‎No edit summary current
09:0409:04, 28 November 2020 diff hist +22‎ Out of affection, King Bharata accepted the small deer as if it were a prince. This is called moha. Due to his anxiety over the deer's absence, the King addressed the animal as though it were his son. Out of affection, anyone can be addressed as anything ‎No edit summary current
09:0309:03, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,611‎ Maharaja Bharata lamented that although the sun was going to set, due to the poor animal's absence, he could not find anything auspicious ‎No edit summary
08:5508:55, 28 November 2020 diff hist +22‎ According to the logic of atmavan manyate jagat, everyone thinks of others according to his own position. Therefore Maharaja Bharata felt that the deer had left him due to his negligence and that due to the animal's noble heart, it would again return ‎No edit summary current
08:5308:53, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,941‎ Even though he (Bharata) was engaged in worshiping the Deity, his mind was restless due to his inordinate affection. While trying to meditate, he would simply think of the deer, wondering where it had gone ‎No edit summary current
08:5208:52, 28 November 2020 diff hist +22‎ Because his attraction for the deer was so intense, Bharata Maharaja could not concentrate upon worshiping the Lord or performing his ritualistic ceremonies ‎No edit summary current
08:5008:50, 28 November 2020 diff hist +22‎ Since this was the case with Bharata Maharaja, what can we say of those who are not advanced in spiritual life but who become attached to cats and dogs ‎No edit summary current
08:4908:49, 28 November 2020 diff hist +22‎ For our instruction, Bharata Maharaja acted in such a way. We should be very careful not to be misled by so-called welfare activities conducted in bodily terms. One should not give up his interest in attaining the favor of Lord Visnu at any cost ‎No edit summary current
08:4708:47, 28 November 2020 diff hist +22‎ It was very dangerous for Bharata Maharaja to sacrifice all his regulative principles simply to take care of an animal. The principles enunciated in Bhagavad-gita should be followed. Yam hi na vyathayanty ete purusam purusarsabha - BG 2.15 ‎No edit summary current

13:0813:08, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,797‎ N By constantly chanting and hearing the holy names and pastimes of the Supreme Lord, one certainly becomes purified and becomes a fit candidate for liberation ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By constantly chanting and hearing the holy names and pastimes of the Supreme Lord, one certainly becomes purified and becomes..." current
13:0213:02, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,332‎ N There are many devotees in Vrndavana who regularly bathe in the Yamuna, and this cleanses all the contamination of the material world ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many devotees in Vṛndāvana who regularly bathe in the Yamunā, and this cleanses all the contamination of the mat..."
12:3312:33, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,733‎ N Holy places like Vrndavana, Hardwar, Prayaga and Jagannatha Puri are especially meant for the execution of devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Holy places like Vṛndāvana, Hardwar, Prayāga and Jagannātha Purī are especially meant for the execution of devotional se..."
12:2912:29, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,674‎ N No one should be captivated by his birthplace and family; one should take shelter of the association of devotees and cultivate Krsna consciousness ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one should be captivated by his birthplace and family; one should take shelter of the association of devotees and cultivate..."
12:2512:25, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,711‎ N Although Bharata Maharaja acquired the body of a deer, he again left his hearth and home, in this case the Mountain Kalanjara ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Bharata Mahārāja acquired the body of a deer, he again left his hearth and home, in this case the Mountain Kālañj..." current
12:2212:22, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,839‎ N All the members (of ISKCON) should be very careful to execute their spiritual duties so that whoever comes will automatically become a devotee and will be able to return back to Godhead in this very life ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the members should be very careful to execute their spiritual duties so that whoever comes will automatically become a dev..."
12:1912:19, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,255‎ N Association is very meaningful; therefore ISKCON tries to perfect one who enters the society. The members of this society should always remember that the society is not like a free hotel ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Association is very meaningful; therefore ISKCON tries to perfect one who enters the society. The members of this society shou..."
12:1512:15, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,377‎ N The best course is to take the advice of Srila Rupa Gosvami. We should see that every moment of our lives is utilized for the rendering of devotional service and nothing else. This is the secure position for one wanting to return home, back to Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best course is to take the advice of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī"|"We should see that every moment of our lives is utilized fo..."
12:1112:11, 26 November 2020 diff hist +2,830‎ N It is significant that Maharaja Bharata, by the grace of Vasudeva, remembered his past life. He did not waste a moment; he returned to Pulaha-asrama to the village known as Salagrama ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is significant that Mahārāja Bharata, by the grace of Vāsudeva, remembered his past life. He did not waste a moment; he..." current
12:0312:03, 26 November 2020 diff hist +5,401‎ N Eating is not prohibited, but if we eat voraciously we shall certainly sleep more than required. Sense gratification ensues, and we may be degraded to a lower life form. In that way our spiritual progress may be checked at least for the time being ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Eating is not prohibited, but if we eat voraciously we shall certainly sleep more than required. Sense gratification ensues, a..."

12:3212:32, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,097‎ N As far as the members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness are concerned, they have sacrificed everything to push on this Krsna consciousness movement ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness are concerned, they have sacrificed everything to..."
12:2912:29, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,092‎ N If we want to keep our minds completely fixed without deviation, we must engage them in devotional service full time ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we want to keep our minds completely fixed without deviation, we must engage them in devotional service full time"}} {{note..." current
12:2612:26, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,350‎ N By His own actions and by the actions of His devotees, Krsna teaches us how to become cautious in devotional service. Through the medium of Bharata Maharaja, Krsna teaches us that we must be careful in the discharge of devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By His own actions and by the actions of His devotees, Kṛṣṇa teaches us how to become cautious in devotional service. Th..."
12:2112:21, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,297‎ N Those who have taken to Krsna consciousness should be very careful that not a single moment is wasted and that not a single moment is spent without chanting and remembering the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His activities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who have taken to Kṛṣṇa consciousness should be very careful that not a single moment is wasted and that not a sin..." current
12:1712:17, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,852‎ N The constant hearing and chanting of the glories of the Lord is recommended in Bhagavad-gita: satatam kirtayanto mam yatantas ca drdha-vratah - BG 9.14 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The constant hearing and chanting of the glories of the Lord is recommended in Bhagavad-gītā: satataṁ kīrtayanto māṁ y..."
12:1412:14, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,749‎ N Devotional service is very completely described here (in SB 5.8.29): tad-anusravana-manana-sankirtanaradhananusmaranabhiyogena ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service is very completely described here: tad-anuśravaṇa-manana-saṅkīrtanārādhanānusmaranābhiyogena"}} {..." current
12:1112:11, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,215‎ N By the grace of the Supreme Lord, a devotee is punished in such a way that his eagerness to attain the lotus feet of Lord Vasudeva is increased. By his intense desire, he returns home in the next lifetime ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the grace of the Supreme Lord, a devotee is punished in such a way that his eagerness to attain the lotus feet of Lord Vās..." current
12:0812:08, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,246‎ N Only the human form is able to execute devotional service, but if we voluntarily give this up for sense gratification, we certainly have to be punished. This punishment is not exactly like that endured by an ordinary materialistic person ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only the human form is able to execute devotional service, but if we voluntarily give this up for sense gratification, we cert..."
12:0312:03, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,785‎ If we misuse our position and think that we are fully engaged in devotional service and can do whatever we like, we have to suffer like Bharata Maharaja and be condemned to accept the type of body that impairs our devotional service ‎No edit summary current
11:4711:47, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,469‎ N This is a special concession for a devotee. Even if he attains a body that is nonhuman, by the grace of the Supreme Personality of Godhead he advances further in devotional service, whether by remembering his past life or by natural causes ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a special concession for a devotee. Even if he attains a body that is nonhuman, by the grace of the Supreme Personalit..." current
11:2911:29, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,920‎ N As stated in Brahma-samhita: karmani nirdahati kintu ca bhakti-bhajam (BS 5.54). It is proved here (in SB 5.8.27) that due to the grace of the Supreme Lord, a devotee is never vanquished ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Brahma-saṁhitā: karmāṇi nirdahati kintu ca bhakti-bhājām"|"It is proved herein that due to the grace of t..."
11:2611:26, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,121‎ N It is said in this verse (SB 5.8.27), mrtam, although he (Bharata) had died, anu, afterwards, na mrta janmanusmrtir itaravat, he did not forget the incidents of his past life as others forget them ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is therefore said in this verse, mṛtam, although he had died, anu, afterwards, na mṛta janmānusmṛtir itaravat, he di..."
11:2211:22, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,000‎ N Due to his (Bharata's) past activities in devotional service, he became determined to finish his devotional service even in the body of a deer ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to his past activities in devotional service, he became determined to finish his devotional service even in the body of a..."

17:3817:38, 21 November 2020 diff hist +3,955‎ N Because Bharata Maharaja was always thinking of the deer and forgetting his worship of the Supreme Lord, he acquired the body of a deer ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because Bharata Mahārāja was always thinking of the deer and forgetting his worship of the Supreme Lord, he acquired the bod..."
17:3117:31, 21 November 2020 diff hist +4,109‎ N After quitting his body, a person gets another body according to his mental condition at the time of death. At death, a person always think; of that subject matter in which he has been engrossed during his life ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After quitting his body, a person gets another body according to his mental condition at the time of death. At death, a person..."
17:2717:27, 21 November 2020 diff hist +3,645‎ N According to Bhagavad-gita, whatever state of being one remembers when he quits his body, that state he will attain without fail ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Bhagavad-gītā"|"Whatever state of being one remembers when he quits his body, that state he will attain without..."
17:2417:24, 21 November 2020 diff hist +3,728‎ N After death, others forget everything that has happened in their past lives, but Bharata Maharaja did not forget ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After death, others forget everything that has happened in their past lives, but Bharata Mahārāja did not forget"}} {{notes|..."
17:1717:17, 21 November 2020 diff hist +3,978‎ N There was a difference between Bharata Maharaja's acquiring a deer body and others' acquiring different bodies according to their mental condition at the time of death ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was a difference between Bharata Mahārāja's acquiring a deer body and others' acquiring different bodies according to..."

12:2612:26, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,195‎ N It may appear to be due to past karma, but it is offered to rectify the devotee and bring him to pure devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It may appear to be due to past karma, but it is offered to rectify the devotee and bring him to pure devotional service"}} {{..." current
12:2312:23, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,527‎ N They (devotees of god) take on these lower life forms for a short while, and after they give up those animal bodies, they are again promoted to the spiritual world. Such punishment is only for a short period, and it is not due to past karma ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they take on these lower life forms for a short while, and after they give up those animal bodies, they are again promoted to..."
12:1912:19, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,501‎ N It is with this conviction that we declare in our Back to Godhead magazine that devotees like the gosvamis living in Vrndavana who purposely commit some sinful activity are born in the bodies of dogs, monkeys and tortoises in that holy land ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is with this conviction that we declare in our Back to Godhead magazine that devotees like the gosvāmīs living in Vṛnd..."
12:1512:15, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,289‎ N Although Bharata Maharaja was awarded the body of an animal, he did not forget what had previously happened due to his purposeful mistake ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Bharata Mahārāja was awarded the body of an animal, he did not forget what had previously happened due to his purpo..."
12:1212:12, 11 November 2020 diff hist +8‎ To immediately rectify his mistake, for a short time he (Bharata) was awarded the body of a deer. This was just to increase his desire for mature devotional service ‎No edit summary
12:1212:12, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,322‎ N To immediately rectify his mistake, for a short time he (Bharata) was awarded the body of a deer. This was just to increase his desire for mature devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To immediately rectify his mistake, for a short time he was awarded the body of a deer. This was just to increase his desire f..."
12:0012:00, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,163‎ N The conclusion must be that Maharaja Bharata purposefully became over-addicted to the deer and neglected his spiritual advancement ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion must be that Mahārāja Bharata purposefully became over-addicted to the deer and neglected his spiritual advan..."
11:5611:56, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,447‎ N In Brahma-samhita it is said, karmani nirdahati kintu ca bhakti-bhajam: "For those engaged in devotional service, bhakti-bhajana, the results of past deeds are indemnified." According to this, Bharata Maharaja could not be punished for his past misdeeds ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Brahma-saṁhitā"|" it is said, karmāṇi nirdahati kintu ca bhakti-bhājām: "For those engaged in devotional service, b..."
11:5211:52, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,469‎ N Bharata Maharaja, at the time of death, would be forced to accept the body of a deer due to his attraction for the deer. In this regard, a question may be raised. How can a devotee be affected by his past misconduct and vicious activities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As will be seen in later verses, Bharata Mahārāja, at the time of death, would be forced to accept the body of a deer due to..."
11:4111:41, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,110‎ N It is said in the smrti-sastra: That tract of land wherein the footprints of a black deer can be seen is to be understood as a suitable place to execute religious rituals ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the smṛti-śāstra"|"That tract of land wherein the footprints of a black deer can be seen is to be understood..."
11:3811:38, 11 November 2020 diff hist +2,914‎ N Bharata Maharaja gradually fell into this condition (of blind love) due to his material love for the deer ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bharata Mahārāja gradually fell into this condition due to his material love for the deer"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCa..."
11:3611:36, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,242‎ N It is said that once when a man's son was blind since birth, the father, out of staunch affection for the child, named him Padmalocana, or "lotus-eyed." This is the situation arising from blind love ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that once when a man's son was blind since birth, the father, out of staunch affection for the child, named him Pad..."
11:3111:31, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,150‎ N It is said that when a person becomes overly involved in loving affairs, he forgets himself as well as others, and he forgets how to act and how to speak ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"vIt is said that when a person becomes overly involved in loving affairs, he forgets himself as well as others, and he forgets..."

17:0717:07, 10 November 2020 diff hist +1,922‎ N Feigning meditation, the King (Bharata) would actually think of the animal, and this was but a sign of his downfall ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Feigning meditation, the King would actually think of the animal, and this was but a sign of his downfall"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
17:0417:04, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,237‎ N Now King Bharata considers his meditation false. While engaged in meditation, he was actually thinking of his deer, and he would feel great pleasure when the animal pricked him with the points of its horns ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now King Bharata considers his meditation false. While engaged in meditation, he was actually thinking of his deer, and he wou..."
16:5816:58, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,248‎ N Out of affection, King Bharata accepted the small deer as if it were a prince. This is called moha. Due to his anxiety over the deer's absence, the King addressed the animal as though it were his son. Out of affection, anyone can be addressed as anything ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of strong affection, the King accepted the small deer as if it were a prince. This is called moha. Due to his anxiety over..."
16:5316:53, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,624‎ N Bharata Maharaja considered himself most unfortunate, for due to the animal's absence, there was nothing auspicious for him in the presence of the sun ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bharata Mahārāja considered himself most unfortunate, for due to the animal's absence, there was nothing auspicious for him..."
16:5116:51, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,610‎ N Maharaja Bharata lamented that although the sun was going to set, due to the poor animal's absence, he could not find anything auspicious ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Bharata lamented that although the sun was going to set, due to the poor animal's absence, he could not find anything..."
16:4816:48, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,934‎ As the sun arises, one should chant the Vedic mantra beginning with the Gayatri. The sun is the symbolic representation of the eyes of the Supreme Lord ‎No edit summary current
16:4716:47, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,238‎ N In the Brahma-samhita (BS 5.38), the sun is described as the eye of the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Brahma-saṁhitā"|" the sun is described as the eye of the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jah..."
16:4416:44, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,203‎ N Tigers never wander in the forest in flocks. Each tiger wanders alone, but forest boars keep together. Hogs, wolves and dogs also do the same. Thus Maharaja Bharata thought that the deer had been killed by some of many ferocious animals within the forest ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tigers never wander in the forest in flocks. Each tiger wanders alone, but forest boars keep together. Similarly, hogs, wolves..."
16:4016:40, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,698‎ N From the spiritual point of view the King (Bharata) was actually falling from his exalted spiritual position and unnecessarily becoming attached to an animal. Thus degrading himself, he would have to accept an animal body ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"from the spiritual point of view the King was actually falling from his exalted spiritual position and unnecessarily becoming..."
16:3516:35, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,814‎ N Maharaja Bharata thought that the animal was disappointed in his protection and had left him for protection of a demigod. Regardless, he ardently desired to see the animal again within his asrama eating soft grass and not fearing tigers and other animals ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Bharata thought that the animal was disappointed in his protection and had left him for the protection of a demigod..."
16:3016:30, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,636‎ N According to the logic of atmavan manyate jagat, everyone thinks of others according to his own position. Therefore Maharaja Bharata felt that the deer had left him due to his negligence and that due to the animal's noble heart, it would again return ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the logic of ātmavan manyate jagat, everyone thinks of others according to his own position. Therefore Mahārāj..."
16:2616:26, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,642‎ N Bharata Maharaja was very noble and exalted, and therefore when the deer was absent from him he thought himself unworthy to give it protection. Due to his attachment for the animal, he thought that the animal was as noble and exalted as he himself was ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bharata Mahārāja was very noble and exalted, and therefore when the deer was absent from him he thought himself unworthy to..."
16:2016:20, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,974‎ N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu exhibited such attachment to the Lord when He jumped into the ocean or cried at night in separation. However, if our attachment is diverted to material things instead of to the Lord, we will fall down from the spiritual platform ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu exhibited such attachment to the Lord when He jumped into the ocean or cried at night in separation..." current
16:1616:16, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,813‎ N If our attachment is transferred to the Lord's service, we progress. Srila Rupa Gosvami prayed to the Lord that he would be as naturally attracted to the Lord's service as young men and young women are naturally attracted to each other ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If our attachment is transferred to the Lord's service, we progress. Srila Rupa Gosvami prayed to the Lord that he would be as..."
16:1216:12, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,742‎ N If a poor man loses some money or gold, he at once becomes very agitated. Similarly, the mind of Maharaja Bharata would become agitated when he did not see the deer. This is an example of how our attachment can be transferred ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a poor man loses some money or gold, he at once becomes very agitated. Similarly, the mind of Mahārāja Bharata would beco..."
16:0516:05, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,921‎ N Even though he (Bharata) was engaged in worshiping the Deity, his mind was restless due to his inordinate affection. While trying to meditate, he would simply think of the deer, wondering where it had gone ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". Even though he was engaged in worshiping the Deity, his mind was restless due to his inordinate affection. While trying to m..."
16:0116:01, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,545‎ N Because his attraction for the deer was so intense, Bharata Maharaja could not concentrate upon worshiping the Lord or performing his ritualistic ceremonies ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because his attraction for the deer was so intense, Bharata Mahārāja could not concentrate upon worshiping the Lord or perfo..."
15:5715:57, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,749‎ N Sometimes, in order to preach, we have to accept many material activities, but we should remember that everything is for Krsna. If we remember this, there is no chance of our being victimized by material activities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, in order to preach, we have to accept many material activities, but we should remember that everything is for Kṛ..."
15:5215:52, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,931‎ N Bharata left his home, wife, children, kingdom and everything else to advance his spiritual life in the forest, but again he fell victim to material affection due to his attachment to pet deer. What, then, was the use of his renouncing his family ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Bharata left his home, wife, children, kingdom and everything else to advance his spiritual life in the forest, but..."

12:4712:47, 9 November 2020 diff hist +2,662‎ N Unless we increase our faith in the Supreme Lord, we shall be attracted to many other things. That is the cause of our material bondage ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless we increase our faith in the Supreme Lord, we shall be attracted to many other things. That is the cause of our materia..." current
12:4412:44, 9 November 2020 diff hist +2,866‎ N Due to their affection for their cats and dogs, they (who are not spiritually advanced) have to take the same bodily forms in the next life unless they clearly increase their affection and love for the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to their affection for their cats and dogs, they have to take the same bodily forms in the next life unless they clearly i..."
12:4212:42, 9 November 2020 diff hist +2,755‎ N Since this was the case with Bharata Maharaja, what can we say of those who are not advanced in spiritual life but who become attached to cats and dogs ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since this was the case with Bharata Mahārāja, what can we say of those who are not advanced in spiritual life but who becom..."
12:3712:37, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,173‎ N Even such an exalted personality as Bharata, who had attained loving affection for the Supreme Personality of Godhead, fell down from his position due to his affection for some animal. Consequently he had to accept the body of a deer in his next life ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even such an exalted personality as Bharata Mahārāja, who had attained loving affection for the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
12:3112:31, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,419‎ N Generally people do not know this, or they forget it. Consequently they sacrifice their original interest, the attainment of Visnu's favor, and engage in philanthropic activities for bodily comfort ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally people do not know this, or they forget it. Consequently they sacrifice their original interest, the attainment of V..."
12:2712:27, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,604‎ N For our instruction, Bharata Maharaja acted in such a way. We should be very careful not to be misled by so-called welfare activities conducted in bodily terms. One should not give up his interest in attaining the favor of Lord Visnu at any cost ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For our instruction, Bharata Mahārāja acted in such a way. We should be very careful not to be misled by so-called welfare a..."
12:2312:23, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,369‎ N If one is at all sympathetic or able to do good to others, he should endeavor to raise people to Krsna consciousness. In this way everyone advances spiritually by the grace of the Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is at all sympathetic or able to do good to others, he should endeavor to raise people to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. In..." current
12:2012:20, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,197‎ N Material happiness and pain can be attained without endeavor. One should not bother for material activities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material happiness and pain can be attained without endeavor. One should not bother for material activities"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
12:1712:17, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,272‎ N It is said in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.5.18), tal labhyate duhkhavad anyatah sukham: As far as material happiness is concerned, that comes without effort, just as tribulations come without effort ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is therefore said in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"tal labhyate duḥkhavad anyataḥ sukham"|"As far as material happiness is con..." current
12:0812:08, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,504‎ N The only benefit we can render to suffering beings is to try to raise them to spiritual consciousness. Material comforts cannot be increased or decreased. It is therefore said in Srimad-Bhagavatam (1.5.18), tal labhyate duhkhavad anyatah sukham ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The only benefit we can render to suffering beings is to try to raise them to spiritual consciousness. Material comforts canno..." current
11:5211:52, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,299‎ If we give up our own spiritual activities and simply become concerned with the bodily comforts of others, we will fall into a dangerous position ‎No edit summary current
11:5111:51, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,994‎ N As far as the material body is concerned, we cannot do anything for anyone. However, by the grace of Krsna, we may raise a person to spiritual consciousness if we ourselves follow the rules and regulations ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the material body is concerned, we cannot do anything for anyone. However, by the grace of Kṛṣṇa, we may raise..." current
11:4811:48, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,953‎ N It was very dangerous for Bharata Maharaja to sacrifice all his regulative principles simply to take care of an animal. The principles enunciated in Bhagavad-gita should be followed. Yam hi na vyathayanty ete purusam purusarsabha - BG 2.15 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was very dangerous for Bharata Mahārāja to sacrifice all his regulative principles simply to take care of an animal. The..."
11:4511:45, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,946‎ N As far as the deer was concerned, Bharata Maharaja became very sympathetic, but he forgot that it was impossible for him to elevate a deer to spiritual consciousness, because, after all, a deer is but an animal ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the deer was concerned, Bharata Mahārāja became very sympathetic, but he forgot that it was impossible for him to..."
11:3811:38, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,085‎ N When a person is advanced in spiritual consciousness or Krsna consciousness, he naturally becomes very sympathetic toward all living entities suffering in the material world. Naturally such an advanced person thinks of the suffering of people in general ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person is advanced in spiritual consciousness or Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he naturally becomes very sympathetic towar..."

10:1510:15, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,863‎ N These things cannot be given up. One should not think oneself very advanced simply because one has accepted the sannyasa order. The activities of Bharata Maharaja should be carefully studied for one's spiritual advancement ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These things cannot be given up. One should not think oneself very advanced simply because one has accepted the sannyāsa orde..."
10:1210:12, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,848‎ N Even if one is in the renounced order, he should never give up the regulative principles. He should worship the Deity and give his time and life to the service of Krsna. He should also continue following the rules and regulations of austerity and penance ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is in the renounced order, he should never give up the regulative principles. He should worship the Deity and give..."
10:0810:08, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,474‎ N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.5): Acts of sacrifice, charity and penance are not to be given up but should be performed. Indeed, sacrifice, charity and penance purify even the great soul ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.5):"|"Acts of sacrifice, charity and penance are not to be given up but should be performed...."
10:0510:05, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,509‎ N If we deviate from this process (observing the rules and regulations and regularly chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra) we may fall down, even though we may be very highly advanced ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we deviate from this process, we may fall down, even though we may be very highly advanced"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahnavi..."
10:0010:00, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,878‎ N We must rise early in the morning, bathe, attend mangala-arati, worship the Deities, chant the Hare Krsna mantra, study the Vedic literatures and follow all the rules prescribed by the acaryas and the spiritual master ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We must rise early in the morning, bathe, attend maṅgala-ārati, worship the Deities, chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, stu..."
09:5409:54, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,324‎ Maharaja Bharata's compassion for the deer was the beginning of his falldown into the material world ‎No edit summary current
09:5209:52, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,086‎ N Bharata Maharaja had to accept the body of a deer due to being overly compassionate for this infant deer ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bharata Mahārāja had to accept the body of a deer due to being overly compassionate for this infant deer"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
09:4909:49, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,159‎ N By studying the activities of Maharaja Bharata, we can learn the art of becoming completely freed from all material attachment ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". By studying the activities of Mahārāja Bharata, we can learn the art of becoming completely freed from all material attach..."
09:4609:46, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,369‎ N Spiritual salvation and liberation from material bondage must be worked out with great caution, otherwise a little discrepancy will cause one to fall down again into material existence ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Spiritual salvation and liberation from material bondage must be worked out with great caution, otherwise a little discrepancy..."
09:4109:41, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,211‎ N In Bhagavad-gita we are warned: O best among men (Arjuna), the person who is not disturbed by happiness and distress and is steady in both is certainly eligible for liberation - BG 2.15 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā we are therefore warned: "|"O best among men (Arjuna), the person who is not disturbed by happiness and dis..."
09:3309:33, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,203‎ N Maharaja Bharata was a great king very advanced in devotional service. He had almost reached the point of loving service to the Supreme Lord, but even from that platform he could fall down onto the material platform ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Bharata was a great king very advanced in devotional service. He had almost reached the point of loving service to..."
09:2909:29, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,171‎ The laws of nature work in subtle ways unknown to us ‎No edit summary current

11:3511:35, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,564‎ N Such activities are attractive to the people in general; therefore they are dangerous. Lord Brahma thought that instead of allowing Indra to further introduce such irreligious systems, it would be better to stop the sacrifice ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such activities are attractive to the people in general; therefore they are dangerous. Lord Brahmā thought that instead of al..."
11:3111:31, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,612‎ N For his own sense gratification, King Indra thought to defeat Maharaja Prthu in the performance of one hundred horse sacrifices. Consequently he stole the horse and hid himself amid so many irreligious personalities, taking on false guise of a sannyasi ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For his own sense gratification, King Indra thought to defeat Mahārāja Pṛthu in the performance of one hundred horse sacri..."
11:2711:27, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,345‎ N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.21) : Whatever action is performed by a great man, common men follow in his footsteps. And whatever standards he sets by exemplary acts, all the world pursues ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā "|"Whatever action is performed by a great man, common men follow in his footsteps. And whatever..."
11:2211:22, 21 October 2020 diff hist +2,748‎ N Because Maharaja Prthu was a great devotee and incarnation of God, he was requested to stop the sacrifices so that Indra might not further introduce irreligious systems, which are always followed by criminal-minded people ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Mahārāja Pṛthu was a great devotee and incarnation of God, he was requested to stop the sacrifices so that Indra m..." current
11:1911:19, 21 October 2020 diff hist +2,627‎ N There is always competition amongst karmis, either in ordinary business affairs or in the performance of yajna. Lord Brahma's purpose was to end the competition between Lord Indra and Maharaja Prthu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is always competition amongst karmīs, either in ordinary business affairs or in the performance of yajña. Lord Brahmā..."
11:1611:16, 21 October 2020 diff hist +2,483‎ A karmi must be envious because he wishes to enjoy material pleasures to their fullest extent. That is the material disease ‎No edit summary current
11:1311:13, 21 October 2020 diff hist +2,073‎ N Lord Krsna has also advised us in this connection. We should tolerate things instead of becoming agitated ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa has also advised us in this connection. We should tolerate things instead of becoming agitated"}} {{notes|}}..."
11:0911:09, 21 October 2020 diff hist +2,196‎ N Sometimes the saintly or very religious person also has to meet with reversals in life. Such incidents should be taken as providential ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the saintly or very religious person also has to meet with reversals in life. Such incidents should be taken as prov..."

17:0817:08, 20 October 2020 diff hist +3,273‎ N By the blessings of Lord Brahma, King Prthu would become more famous than King Indra. Thus Prthu's determination to perform one hundred sacrifices was indirectly fulfilled by the blessings of Lord Brahma ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the blessings of Lord Brahmā, King Pṛthu would become more famous than King Indra. Thus Pṛthu's determination to perfo..." current
17:0617:06, 20 October 2020 diff hist +3,671‎ N Such ceremonies are known as karma, and there is no need for a devotee in the transcendental position to execute them. As the ideal king, however, it was King Prthu's duty to perform sacrifices. A compromise was therefore to be worked out ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such ceremonies are known as karma, and there is no need for a devotee in the transcendental position to execute them. As the..."
16:5916:59, 20 October 2020 diff hist +3,404‎ N As far as Maharaja Prthu was concerned, he was a great devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead; therefore it was not necessary for him to perform the prescribed Vedic ritualistic ceremonies ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as Mahārāja Pṛthu was concerned, he was a great devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead; therefore it was not..." current
16:5716:57, 20 October 2020 diff hist +3,568‎ N Actually there was great competition, and King Indra, to satisfy his senses, began to invent so many irreligious systems to obstruct King Prthu. To stop these irreligious inventions, Lord Brahma personally appeared in the sacrificial arena ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually there was great competition, and King Indra, to satisfy his senses, began to invent so many irreligious systems to ob..." current
16:5216:52, 20 October 2020 diff hist +3,241‎ N King Prthu was determined to perform one hundred sacrifices, and King Indra took this very seriously because Indra himself was known as the performer of one hundred sacrifices ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Pṛthu was determined to perform one hundred sacrifices, and King Indra took this very seriously because Indra himself w..."
16:5016:50, 20 October 2020 diff hist +3,121‎ N Lord Brahma came down to pacify King Prthu regarding his continual performance of one hundred sacrifices ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā came down to pacify King Pṛthu regarding his continual performance of one hundred sacrifices"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
16:4616:46, 20 October 2020 diff hist +1,935‎ N In this age the only sacrifice recommended is the sankirtana movement ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age the only sacrifice recommended is the saṅkīrtana movement"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete..." current
16:4416:44, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,426‎ N By chanting the Vedic mantras properly in a sacrifice, one can perform many wonderful things. In Kali-yuga, however, there are no qualified brahmanas who can chant the mantras properly. Consequently no attempt should be made to perform such big sacrifices ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By chanting the Vedic mantras properly in a sacrifice, one can perform many wonderful things. In Kali-yuga, however, there are..."
16:4116:41, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,247‎ N How then could Indra be killed when he is actually worshiped in the yajna and accepted as part and parcel of the Supreme Personality of Godhead? Therefore the priests requested King Prthu not to kill him ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How then could Indra be killed when he is actually worshiped in the yajña and accepted as part and parcel of the Supreme Pers..."
16:3816:38, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,040‎ N No one should ever be killed in a sacrifice meant for the satisfaction of Lord Visnu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one should ever be killed in a sacrifice meant for the satisfaction of Lord Visnu"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}..." current
16:2116:21, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,770‎ N Such a mentality is a way of compromising religious and irreligious systems, but because of this citizens are generally becoming uninterested in spiritual advancement. Thus the situation deteriorates to such an extent that human society becomes hellish ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a mentality is a way of compromising religious and irreligious systems, but because of this citizens are generally becomi..."
16:1716:17, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,699‎ N Following in his (Prthu's) footsteps, all heads of state should themselves be bona fide representatives of God and should cut down all irreligious systems. Unfortunately they are cowards who declare a secular state ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Following in his footsteps, all heads of state should themselves be bona fide representatives of God and should cut down all i..."

18:4818:48, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,591‎ N It is the duty of the king not to tolerate the introduction of any irreligious systems. Since King Prthu was an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, certainly his duty was to cut down all kinds of irreligious systems ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of the king not to tolerate the introduction of any irreligious systems. Since King Pṛthu was an incarnation..."
18:2818:28, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,943‎ N All other systems of sannyasa and religion are actually not bona fide. In this age they are simply passing for religious systems. This is most regrettable ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All other systems of sannyāsa and religion are actually not bona fide. In this age they are simply passing for religious syst..." current
18:2518:25, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,843‎ N Actually the only religion is the religion of surrender unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead. We must serve the Lord in Krsna consciousness ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually the only religion is the religion of surrender unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead. We must serve the Lord in K..." current
18:2118:21, 14 October 2020 diff hist +3,125‎ N As stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam, men in this age of Kali are short-lived, devoid of spiritual knowledge, and susceptible to accept false religious systems due to their unfortunate condition. Thus they always remain mentally disturbed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, men in this age of Kali are short-lived, devoid of spiritual knowledge, and susceptible to..."
18:1118:11, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,854‎ N No one can introduce any new system into the Vedic way of life; if one does so out of malice, he is to be known as a pasandi, or atheist ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can introduce any new system into the Vedic way of life; if one does so out of malice, he is to be known as a pāṣa..."
18:0918:09, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,926‎ N Such sannyasa was introduced by Indra because of his jealousy of Maharaja Prthu, and what he introduced is again appearing in the age of Kali. practically none of the sannyasis in this age are bona fide ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such sannyāsa was introduced by Indra because of his jealousy of Mahārāja Pṛthu, and what he introduced is again appearin..."
18:0518:05, 14 October 2020 diff hist +3,138‎ According to Vedic civilization, sannyasa is one of the essential items in the program of the varna-asrama institution. One should accept sannyasa according to the parampara system of the acaryas ‎No edit summary current
18:0318:03, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,307‎ N Those who take advantage of this sankirtana movement of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness will be able to save themselves from the influence of these pakhandis ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who take advantage of this saṅkīrtana movement of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness will be able to..."
18:0118:01, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,263‎ N In Kali-yuga the pakhandis are very prominent. However, Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has tried to kill all these pakhandis by introducing His sankirtana movement ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Kali-yuga the pākhaṇḍīs are very prominent. However, Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has tried to kill all these pāk..."
17:5817:58, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,081‎ N Vedic literature states that a person who puts Lord Narayana on the level with Lord Siva or Lord Brahma immediately becomes a pakhandi ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vedic literature states that a person who puts Lord Nārāyaṇa on the level with Lord Śiva or Lord Brahmā immediately beco..."
17:5517:55, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,457‎ N These sannyasis introduce all these sinful activities in the name of serving the poor, and consequently poor animals are cut to pieces and go into the bellies of these sannyasis. As described in the following verses, such sannyasis are pakhandis ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These sannyāsīs introduce all these sinful activities in the name of serving the poor, and consequently poor animals are cut..."
17:5217:52, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,259‎ N The so-called sannyasis sometimes drink with the excuse that without alcohol, fish and meat, it is impossible to remain in the cold countries near the Arctic zone ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". They sometimes drink with the excuse that without alcohol, fish and meat, it is impossible to remain in the cold countries n..."
17:4917:49, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,483‎ N The sinful activities forbidden by the sastras are illicit sex, intoxication, meat-eating and gambling. These so-called sannyasis indulge in all these activities. They eat meat and flesh, fish, eggs and just about everything ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sinful activities forbidden by the śāstras are illicit sex, intoxication, meat-eating and gambling. These so-called sann..."
17:4617:46, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,288‎ N At the present moment some missionary institutions, without referring to the Vedic rituals, have introduced some sannyasis who engage in sinful activities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment some missionary institutions, without referring to the Vedic rituals, have introduced some sannyāsīs w..."
17:4217:42, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,443‎ N All of them were introduced under some meaningless circumstances, and those who have a poor fund of knowledge accept these false sannyasis and their pretenses, although they are not bona fide guides to spiritual advancement ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of them were introduced under some meaningless circumstances, and those who have a poor fund of knowledge accept these fal..."
17:3817:38, 14 October 2020 diff hist +155‎ There are many different types of sannyasis. Some of them go naked, and some of them carry a skull and trident, generally known as kapalika ‎No edit summary current
17:3717:37, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,438‎ N A type of pseudo-sannyasa was introduced by Indra when he tried to hide himself from the attack of Vijitasva, the great son of King Prthu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A type of pseudo-sannyāsa was introduced by Indra when he tried to hide himself from the attack of Vijitāśva, the great son..."
17:3417:34, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,269‎ N A tridandi-sannyasi is a Vaisnava sannyasi, and an ekadandi-sannyasi is a Mayavadi sannyasi. There are many other types of sannyasis, who are not approved by Vedic rituals ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A tridaṇḍi-sannyāsī is a Vaiṣṇava sannyāsī, and an ekadaṇḍi-sannyāsī is a Māyāvādī sannyāsī. There are..."
17:3117:31, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,176‎ N Since time immemorial, the sannyasa order has carried the tridanda. Later Sankaracarya introduced the ekadandi-sannyasa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since time immemorial, the sannyāsa order has carried the tridaṇḍa. Later Śaṅkarācārya introduced the ekadaṇḍi-s..."
17:2717:27, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,393‎ N Indra fled without observing the ksatriya principles, and the son of Prthu had to challenge him with the words tistha tistha ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he fled without observing the kṣatriya principles, and the son of Pṛthu had to challenge him with the words tiṣṭha ti..." current
17:2517:25, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,401‎ N Although King Indra was very exalted, being the King of heaven, he became degraded due to his stealing the horse intended for sacrifice ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although King Indra was very exalted, being the King of heaven, he became degraded due to his stealing the horse intended for..."
17:2217:22, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,677‎ N A real ksatriya does not kill his enemy from behind, nor does a real ksatriya turn his back on the battlefield. According to ksatriya principle and spirit, one either attains victory or dies on the battlefield ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A real kṣatriya does not kill his enemy from behind, nor does a real kṣatriya turn his back on the battlefield. According..."
17:1917:19, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,472‎ N When a ksatriya out of cowardice flees from the battlefield, showing his back to his enemy, he is challenged with the words tistha tistha ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a kṣatriya out of cowardice flees from the battlefield, showing his back to his enemy, he is challenged with the words..."
17:1617:16, 14 October 2020 diff hist +2,539‎ N The words tistha tistha are used by a ksatriya when he challenges his enemy. When fighting, a ksatriya cannot flee from the battlefield ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words tiṣṭha tiṣṭha are used by a kṣatriya when he challenges his enemy. When fighting, a kṣatriya cannot flee..."
17:1317:13, 14 October 2020 diff hist +155‎ One should not adopt this order (sannyasa) as a means of livelihood or for some material purpose ‎No edit summary current
17:0917:09, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,642‎ N Unless one is very sincere and serious, he should not take up the order of sannyasa. One should not use this order as a means to cheat the public. It is better not to take up sannyasa in this age of Kali because provocations are very strong in this age ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"unless one is very sincere and serious, he should not take up the order of sannyāsa. One should not use this order as a means..."
17:0417:04, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,436‎ N Cheating sannyasis and yogis have existed since the time of Prthu Maharaja's sacrifice. This cheating was very foolishly introduced by King Indra. In some ages such cheating is very prominent, and in other ages not so prominent ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cheating sannyāsīs and yogīs have existed since the time of Pṛthu Mahārāja's sacrifice. This cheating was very foolishl..."
16:5916:59, 14 October 2020 diff hist +4,465‎ N One who offers the results of his activities to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is actually a sannyasi and yogi. Cheating sannyasis and yogis have existed since the time of Prthu Maharaja's sacrifice ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who offers the results of his activities to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is actually a sannyāsī and yogī. Cheatin..."

16:1616:16, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,263‎ N In Bhagavad-gita (6.1) it is said: One who is unattached to the fruits of his work and who works as he is obligated is in the renounced order of life, and he is the true mystic, not he who lights no fire and performs no work ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"it is said"|"One who is unattached to the fruits of his work and who works as he is obligated is in the r..."
16:1216:12, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,398‎ N The saffron dress worn by a sannyasi announces to the world that he has renounced all worldly affairs and is simply engaged in the service of the Lord. Such a devotee is actually a sannyasi, or liberated person ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The saffron dress worn by a sannyāsī announces to the world that he has renounced all worldly affairs and is simply engaged..."
16:0716:07, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,529‎ N Indra took up the saffron-colored dress as a way of cheating others. This saffron dress has been misused by many imposters who present themselves as liberated persons or incarnations of God. In this way people are cheated ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". Indra took up the saffron-colored dress as a way of cheating others. This saffron dress has been misused by many imposters w..."
16:0516:05, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,333‎ N The word pakhanda used in this verse (SB 4.19.11) is sometimes pronounced pasanda. Both of these words indicate an imposter who presents himself as a very religious person but in actuality is sinful ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word pākhaṇḍa used in this verse is sometimes pronounced pāṣaṇḍa. Both of these words indicate an imposter who..."
16:0016:00, 5 October 2020 diff hist +2,417‎ N Being an ordinary living entity, he (Indra) became envious of King Prthu, and, making himself invisible, he stole the horse and thus impeded the yajna performance ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being an ordinary living entity, he became envious of King Pṛthu, and, making himself invisible, he stole the horse and thus..." current
15:5815:58, 5 October 2020 diff hist +2,325‎ N When King Prthu was performing one hundred yajnas, Indra became very envious because he did not want anyone to excel him ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When King Pṛthu was performing one hundred yajñas, Indra became very envious because he did not want anyone to excel him"}}..." current
15:5515:55, 5 October 2020 diff hist +2,476‎ N If the Vedic mantras were properly pronounced during the sacrifice, the animal sacrificed would come out again with a new life. That is the test for a successful yajna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the Vedic mantras were properly pronounced during the sacrifice, the animal sacrificed would come out again with a new life..."
15:5315:53, 5 October 2020 diff hist +2,560‎ N King Indra is known as sata-kratu, which indicates that he has performed one hundred horse sacrifices (asvamedha-yajna). We should know, however, that the animals sacrificed in the yajna were not killed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Indra is known as śata-kratu, which indicates that he has performed one hundred horse sacrifices (aśvamedha-yajña). We..."
15:4915:49, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,015‎ The devotee is allowed to see the Supreme Lord face to face, although the Lord is beyond the expression of our senses and beyond our direct perception ‎No edit summary current
15:4815:48, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,101‎ N The word adhoksaja indicates the Personality of Godhead, who is beyond the expression of mind and words. However, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appears before the devotee in His original form of eternal bliss and knowledge ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word adhokṣaja indicates the Personality of Godhead, who is beyond the expression of mind and words. However, the Suprem..."
15:4515:45, 5 October 2020 diff hist +3,986‎ N We should try to understand, therefore, how a conditioned soul becomes fallen. The opulence of King Prthu was not dependent on material conditions. As described in this verse (SB 4.19.10) he was a great devotee of Adhoksaja ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should try to understand, therefore, how a conditioned soul becomes fallen. The opulence of King Pṛthu was not dependent..."
14:4114:41, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,008‎ N Despite his becoming bhagavan, he is envious of the incarnation of God, Prthu Maharaja. The defects of material life are so strong that due to contamination King Indra becomes envious of an incarnation of God ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Despite his becoming bhagavān, he is envious of the incarnation of God, Pṛthu Mahārāja. The defects of material life are..." current
14:3814:38, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,124‎ N King Indra is described here (in SB 4.19.10) as bhagavan, which is generally used in reference to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In this case, however, King Indra is addressed as bhagavan because he has so much power in his hands ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Indra is described herein as bhagavān, which is generally used in reference to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In th..."
14:3114:31, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,315‎ Maharaja Prthu is an incarnation of Visnu, yet he is a great devotee of Lord Visnu. Although an empowered incarnation of Lord Visnu, he is nonetheless a living entity. As such, he must be a devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎No edit summary current
14:3014:30, 5 October 2020 diff hist +3,798‎ N In this verse (SB 4.19.10) there are three significant purposes expressed in the words adhoksaja, bhagavan indrah and prthoh ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse there are three significant purposes expressed in the words adhokṣaja, bhagavān indraḥ and pṛthoḥ"}} {{..."
14:2714:27, 5 October 2020 diff hist +3,353‎ N Everything is dependent on the people's acceptance of the Vedic principles of sacrifice ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything is dependent on the people's acceptance of the Vedic principles of sacrifice"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandri..." current
14:2414:24, 5 October 2020 diff hist +3,545‎ N Although poor men would catch tons of fish, they would not be equal in value to one piece of coral or pearl ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although poor men would catch tons of fish, they would not be equal in value to one piece of coral or pearl"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
14:2014:20, 5 October 2020 diff hist +3,620‎ N They (residents of other planets) presented various gifts to the King (Prthu) and acknowledged him as the proper type of king by whose planning and activities everyone throughout the universe could be happy and prosperous ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They presented various gifts to the King and acknowledged him as the proper type of king by whose planning and activities ever..."
13:4013:40, 5 October 2020 diff hist +3,545‎ N The four kinds of foodstuffs are technically known as carvya (those edibles which are chewed), lehya (those which are licked up), cusya (those which are sucked) and peya - those which are drunk ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the four kinds of foodstuffs. These are technically known as carvya"|"those edibles which are chewed"|"lehya"|"those which are..." current
13:3113:31, 5 October 2020 diff hist +3,796‎ N The best way to perform yajna in this age is to spread the sankirtana movement all over the world ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best way to perform yajña in this age is to spread the saṅkīrtana movement all over the world"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..." current
13:2913:29, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,181‎ N Unfortunately in Kali-yuga, due to an absence of yajna, there are many big trees in the forests, but they do not supply sufficient fruits and honey. Thus everything is dependent on the performance of yajna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately in Kali-yuga, due to an absence of yajña, there are many big trees in the forests, but they do not supply suffi..."
13:2513:25, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,247‎ N The words taravo bhuri-varsmanah indicate very luxuriantly grown, big-bodied trees. The purpose of these trees was to produce honey and varieties of fruit. In other words, the forest also has its purpose in supplying honey, fruits and flowers ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words taravo bhūri-varṣmāṇaḥ indicate very luxuriantly grown, big-bodied trees. The purpose of these trees was to..." current
13:2213:22, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,075‎ N The whole system is so arranged that the living entity must do his duty as he is constitutionally made. Without doing so, all living entities must suffer. That is the law of nature ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the whole system is so arranged that the living entity must do his duty as he is constitutionally made. Without doing so, all..."
13:1913:19, 5 October 2020 diff hist +3,883‎ N The living entity's prime business is to satisfy the Lord because the living entity is part and parcel of the Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living entity's prime business is to satisfy the Lord because the living entity is part and parcel of the Lord"}} {{notes|..." current
13:1713:17, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,117‎ N Complete arrangements for the production of all the necessities of life are made by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. People should therefore learn how to satisfy the yajna-purusa, Lord Visnu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Complete arrangements for the production of all the necessities of life are made by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. People..."
13:1313:13, 5 October 2020 diff hist +3,972‎ N As Krsna says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.10), bijam mam sarva-bhutanam: "I am the original seed of all existences." Therefore all arrangements are there ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā"|"bījaṁ māṁ sarva-bhūtānām: "I am the original seed of all existences." Theref..."
13:1013:10, 5 October 2020 diff hist +4,072‎ N At the same time, there are chilies to satisfy our taste for pungency. Although the earth's ground is the same, different tastes arise due to different kinds of seeds ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the same time, there are chilies to satisfy our taste for pungency. Although the earth's ground is the same, different tast..." current

10:4810:48, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,153‎ N Sugarcane provides its juices to satisfy our taste for sweetness, and oranges provide their juices to satisfy our taste for a mixture of the sour and the sweet. Similarly, there are pineapples and other fruits ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sugarcane provides its juices to satisfy our taste for sweetness, and oranges provide their juices to satisfy our taste for a..."
10:4510:45, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,160‎ N The word rasa means "taste." Actually all rasas are tastes within the earth, and as soon as seeds are sown in the ground, various trees sprout up to satisfy our different tastes ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word rasa means "taste." Actually all rasas are tastes within the earth, and as soon as seeds are sown in the ground, vari..."
10:4210:42, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,189‎ N If rivers are not polluted and are allowed to flow in their own way, or sometimes allowed to flood the land, the land will become very fertile and able to produce all kinds of vegetables, trees and plants ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If rivers are not polluted and are allowed to flow in their own way, or sometimes allowed to flood the land, the land will bec..."
10:3810:38, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,175‎ N If sankirtana-yajna is performed, there will be no difficulty, not even in industrial enterprises. This system should be introduced in all spheres of life - social, political, industrial, commercial, etc. Then everything will run peacefully and smoothly ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If saṅkīrtana-yajña is performed, there will be no difficulty, not even in industrial enterprises. Therefore this system s..."
10:3410:34, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,074‎ N Now this sankirtana movement has already been started by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. people should take advantage of this great sacrifice and join in the Society's activities; then there will be no scarcity ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now this saṅkīrtana movement has already been started by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. people should..."
10:3010:30, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,970‎ N It is recommended in Srimad-Bhagavatam (yajnaih sankirtana-prayaih) that by performing sankirtana-yajna and by satisfying the yajna-purusa, Lord Caitanya, one can derive all the results derived by great sacrifices in the past ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is recommended in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"yajñaiḥ saṅkīrtana-prāyaiḥ"|"that by performing saṅkīrtana-yajña and..."
10:2610:26, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,704‎ N In this age it is very difficult to find qualified brahmanas who can perform sacrifices as prescribed in the Vedas ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age, however, it is very difficult to find qualified brāhmaṇas who can perform sacrifices as prescribed in the Veda..."
10:2210:22, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,839‎ N Yajna means Lord Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and sacrifice means working for the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yajña means Lord Viṣṇu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and sacrifice means working for the satisfaction of the Supre..." current
10:2010:20, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,028‎ N Unless we are prepared to perform the prescribed sacrifices, our supply of the necessities of life will be checked. Bhagavad-gita confirms that Lord Brahma created human society along with yajna, the performance of sacrifice ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless we are prepared to perform the prescribed sacrifices, our supply of the necessities of life will be checked. Bhagavad-g..."
10:1710:17, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,010‎ N One can milk a surabhi cow as often as one likes, and the cow will deliver as much milk as one requires. Milk is necessary for the production of so many milk products, especially clarified butter, which is required for performance of great sacrifices ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can milk a surabhi cow as often as one likes, and the cow will deliver as much milk as one requires. Milk, of course, is n..." current
10:1010:10, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,705‎ N Surabhi cows inhabit the spiritual world, and, as stated in Brahma-samhita, Lord Krsna is engaged in tending these cows: surabhir abhipalayantam - BS 5.29 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Surabhi cows inhabit the spiritual world, and, as stated in Brahma-saṁhitā, Lord Kṛṣṇa is engaged in tending these co..." current
10:0610:06, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,702‎ N In this verse (in SB 4.19.7) the word dharma-dugha is significant, for it indicates kama-dhenu. Kama-dhenu is also known as surabhi ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word dharma-dughā is significant, for it indicates kāma-dhenu. Kāma-dhenu is also known as surabhi"}} {{n..."

12:5412:54, 25 September 2020 diff hist +3,676‎ N If we are fortunate enough to take the lessons given by Lord Krsna in Bhagavad-gita, our lives immediately become successful. No one can give better instructions to human society than Lord Krsna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we are fortunate enough to take the lessons given by Lord Kṛṣṇa in Bhagavad-gītā, our lives immediately become succ..."
12:5012:50, 25 September 2020 diff hist +3,545‎ N Krsna is described here (in SB 4.19.3) as sarvatma, meaning that He is present in everyone's heart as the Supersoul, and as such He is the supreme teacher of everyone ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is described herein as sarvatma, meaning that He is present in everyone's heart as the Supersoul, and as such He is the..."
12:4712:47, 25 September 2020 diff hist +3,610‎ N Krsna can immediately make His devotee immune from all the reactions caused by sinful life if the devotee simply surrenders unto Him ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He can immediately make His devotee immune from all the reactions caused by sinful life if the devotee simply surrenders unto..." current
12:4412:44, 25 September 2020 diff hist +3,734‎ N Krsna exhibits His powers as isvara, or the supreme controller, when He assures His devotee in Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.66): "Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reaction. Do not fear." ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He exhibits His powers as īśvara, or the supreme controller, when He assures His devotee in Bhagavad-gītā"|"Abandon all va..." current
12:4012:40, 25 September 2020 diff hist +3,399‎ N He is described as isvara because He can do whatever He likes. He is the supreme controller. The supreme isvara purusottama is Lord Krsna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is described as īśvara because He can do whatever He likes. He is the supreme controller. The supreme īśvara puruṣott..." current
12:3412:34, 25 September 2020 diff hist +3,592‎ N Lord Visnu is here (in SB 4.19.3) described as harir isvarah. The Lord is so kind that He takes all miserable conditions away from His devotees. Consequently He is called Hari ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu is herein described as harir īśvaraḥ. The Lord is so kind that He takes all miserable conditions away from..."
12:3012:30, 25 September 2020 diff hist +3,339‎ N When God's part and parcel is especially empowered, he is called saktyavesa-avatara ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When God's part and parcel is especially empowered, he is called saktyavesa-avatara"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..." current
12:2712:27, 25 September 2020 diff hist +3,809‎ N Lord Visnu is directly the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and thus belongs to the category of visnu-tattva. Maharaja Prthu belonged to the jiva-tattva. The visnu-tattva indicates God, whereas the jiva-tattva indicates the part and parcel of God ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu, however, is directly the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and thus belongs to the category of viṣṇu-tattva...."
12:2412:24, 25 September 2020 diff hist +3,718‎ N In this verse (in SB 4.19.3) the word saksat is significant. Prthu Maharaja was a saktyavesa-avatara incarnation of Lord Visnu. Actually Prthu Maharaja was a living entity, but he acquired specific powers from Lord Visnu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word sākṣāt is significant. Pṛthu Mahārāja was a śaktyāveśa-avatāra incarnation of Lord Viṣṇ..."
12:2012:20, 25 September 2020 diff hist +2,877‎ N The demigods posted in the material world are not exempt from envy ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods posted in the material world are not exempt from envy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current

14:0114:01, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,463‎ N In the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam it is therefore said that Srimad-Bhagavatam is meant for those who are completely nirmatsara (nonenvious). In other words, one who is not free from the contamination of envy cannot advance in Krsna consciousness ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it is therefore said that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is meant for those who are completely..."
13:5613:56, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,402‎ N Indra was envious due to fear that those who performed great sacrifices for execution of mystic yoga might occupy his seat. Since no one in this material world can tolerate another's advancement, everyone in the material world is called matsara, envious ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was envious due to fear that those who performed great sacrifices for the execution of mystic yoga might occupy his seat. S..." current
13:5213:52, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,387‎ N As evident from revealed scriptures, Indra was several times envious of many persons. He was especially envious of great fruitive activities and execution of yoga practices, or siddhis. Indeed, he could not tolerate them, and he desired to break them up ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As evident from revealed scriptures, Indra was several times envious of many persons. He was especially envious of great fruit..." current
13:4613:46, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,041‎ N In the material world everyone who comes to enjoy himself or lord it over material nature is envious of others. This envy is also found in the personality of the King of heaven, Indra ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world everyone who comes to enjoy himself or lord it over material nature is envious of others. This envy is a..."
13:3513:35, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,939‎ N Another difficulty in performing the Vedic rituals is that if one fails to satisfy even one demigod out of the many hundreds of thousands of demigods, just as Daksa failed to satisfy Lord Siva, there will be disaster ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another difficulty in performing the Vedic rituals is that if one fails to satisfy even one demigod out of the many hundreds o..."
13:3113:31, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,930‎ N One should invite people, chant Hare Krsna, and then distribute prasada. This yajna will satisfy all the demigods, and thus there will be peace and prosperity in the world ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". One should invite people, chant Hare Kṛṣṇa, and then distribute prasāda. This yajña will satisfy all the demigods, a..."
13:2913:29, 24 September 2020 diff hist +6,089‎ N Under the circumstances, in this age, in order to keep the balance of social peace and prosperity, all intelligent men should execute the performance of sankirtana-yajna by chanting the holy names Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the circumstances, in this age, in order to keep the balance of social peace and prosperity, all intelligent men should..."
13:2413:24, 24 September 2020 diff hist +6,201‎ N Those who are intelligent should know that in the Kali-yuga there is no possibility of performing Vedic sacrifices. But unless one pleases the demigods, there will be no regulated seasonal activities or rainfall. Everything is controlled by the demigods ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are intelligent should know that in the Kali-yuga there is no possibility of performing the Vedic sacrifices. But un..."
13:2113:21, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,501‎ N In this age it is recommended, yajnaih sankirtana-prayair yajanti hi sumedhasah - SB 11.5.32 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this age it is recommended, yajñaiḥ saṅkīrtana-prāyair yajanti hi sumedhasaḥ"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandr..." current
13:1813:18, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,892‎ N The performance of yajna is a very difficult task because all the demigods must be invited to participate in the yajna. In this Kali-yuga it is not possible to perform such costly sacrifices, nor is it possible to invite the demigods to participate ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The performance of yajña is a very difficult task because all the demigods must be invited to participate in the yajña. In t..." current
13:1413:14, 24 September 2020 diff hist +6,050‎ N Daksa, being the father of mankind, was performing yajna, and Lord Siva expected his share. But since Siva was not invited, there was trouble. By the mediation of Lord Brahma, however, everything was settled satisfactorily ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa, being the father of mankind, was performing yajña, and Lord Śiva expected his share. But since Śiva was not invite..."
13:1213:12, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,849‎ N Those who engage in sense gratificatory, materialistic activities must perform yajna, otherwise they will be implicated ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who engage in sense gratificatory, materialistic activities must perform yajña, otherwise they will be implicated"}} {{..."
13:1013:10, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,886‎ In Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.11) it is said that all the demigods are satisfied when one performs yajna. Because the demigods expect prasada from yajnas, yajna must be performed ‎No edit summary current
13:0813:08, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,915‎ N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.11) it is said that all the demigods are satisfied when one performs yajna. Because the demigods expect prasada from yajnas, yajna must be performed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā (BG 3.11) it is said that all the demigods are satisfied when one performs yajña. Because the demigods exp..."
13:0613:06, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,911‎ N After the destruction of the yajna arena by the followers of Lord Siva, Lord Brahma pacified him and assured him that he would get his share of prasada. Thus he was requested to rectify whatever destruction was caused by his followers ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after the destruction of the yajña arena by the followers of Lord Śiva, Lord Brahmā pacified him and assured him that he wo..."
13:0313:03, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,698‎ N Daksa, out of his envy of Lord Siva, neither invited Siva to participate in the yajna nor gave him his share after the offering ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa, out of his envy of Lord Śiva, neither invited Śiva to participate in the yajña nor gave him his share after the of..."
13:0013:00, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,905‎ N After the yajna was performed by Daksa, all the demigods expected prasada, the remnants of foodstuffs offered to Visnu. Lord Siva is one of the demigods, so naturally he also expected his share of the prasada from the yajna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the yajña was performed by Dakṣa, all the demigods expected prasāda, the remnants of foodstuffs offered to Viṣṇu..."
12:5612:56, 24 September 2020 diff hist +6,026‎ N Karma-bandhanah means that if we do not work for satisfaction of the Supreme Lord, Visnu, then the reaction of our work will bind us. One should not work for his own sense gratification. Everyone should work for satisfaction of God. That is called yajna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". Karma-bandhanaḥ means that if we do not work for the satisfaction of the Supreme Lord, Viṣṇu, then the reaction of our..."
12:4912:49, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,922‎ N One should know very well that any activity besides yajna is the cause of material bondage. That is explained in Bhagavad-gita (3.9): yajnarthat karmano 'nyatra loko 'yam karma-bandhanah ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should know very well that any activity besides yajña is the cause of material bondage. That is explained in Bhagavad-gī..." current

10:3810:38, 18 September 2020 diff hist +5,880‎ N Just as in an office it is the duty of the worker to see that the proprietor or the master is satisfied, so everyone's duty is to see whether the Supreme Personality of Godhead is satisfied by one's activity ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as in an office it is the duty of the worker to see that the proprietor or the master is satisfied, so everyone's duty is..." current
10:3610:36, 18 September 2020 diff hist +5,531‎ N The aim of our activities should be to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the aim of our activities should be to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {..." current
10:3310:33, 18 September 2020 diff hist +5,926‎ N A sacrifice is a ceremony performed to please the Personality of Godhead. In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, First Canto, Second Chapter, it is stated that everyone should try to understand whether the Supreme Personality of Godhead is satisfied by his activity ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sacrifice is a ceremony performed to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, First Canto, Se..."
10:2910:29, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,480‎ N Those who are under the influence of the illusory energy are attracted to fruitive activities, but a Vaisnava preacher attracts their hearts to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are under the influence of the illusory energy are attracted to fruitive activities, but a Vaiṣṇava preacher att..."
10:2610:26, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,504‎ N I offer my respectful obeisances unto all the Vaisnava devotees of the Lord. They are just like desire trees who can fulfill the desires of everyone, and they are full of compassion for the fallen conditioned souls ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I offer my respectful obeisances unto all the Vaiṣṇava devotees of the Lord. They are just like desire trees who can fulfi..."
10:2310:23, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,176‎ N Those who have been condemned by maya are rescued by the mercy of devotees ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who have been condemned by māyā are rescued by the mercy of devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{comp..."
09:5409:54, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,541‎ A Vaisnava should take care of those who are bewildered by this maya instead of becoming angry with them, because without a Vaisnava's mercy they have no way to get out of the clutches of maya ‎No edit summary
09:5309:53, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,483‎ N The Lord states in Bhagavad-gita: My divine energy consisting of the three modes of material nature is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto Me can easily cross beyond it ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord states in Bhagavad-gītā"|"My divine energy consisting of the three modes of material nature is difficult to overcom..."
09:4609:46, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,455‎ N A Vaisnava is personally tolerant for the benefit of others. When he does not show his prowess, this does not mean that he is lacking in strength; rather, it indicates that he is tolerant for the welfare of the entire human society ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Vaiṣṇava is personally tolerant for the benefit of others. When he does not show his prowess, this does not mean that he..."
09:4409:44, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,374‎ N Because it was desired by Krsna that Pariksit Maharaja agree to the punishment so that the instruction of Srimad-Bhagavatam would thus be revealed to the world, Pariksit Maharaja was advised not to take action ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because it was desired by Kṛṣṇa that Parīkṣit Mahārāja agree to the punishment so that the instruction of Śrīmad-..."
09:4109:41, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,513‎ N Pariksit Maharaja was the emperor and was full in power both spiritually and materially, but out of compassion and out of respect for the brahmana community, he did not counteract the action of the brahmana boy but agreed to die within seven days ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Parīkṣit Mahārāja was the emperor and was full in power both spiritually and materially, but out of compassion and out of..."
09:3709:37, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,460‎ N Pariksit Maharaja was unnecessarily cursed by a brahmana boy, and this was very much regretted by the boy's father, but Pariksit Maharaja accepted the curse and agreed to die within a week as the brahmana boy desired ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Parīkṣit Mahārāja, for example, was unnecessarily cursed by a brāhmaṇa boy, and this was very much regretted by the bo..."
09:3409:34, 18 September 2020 diff hist +3,540‎ N It is said that the beauty of a tapasvi, or saintly person, is forgiveness. There are many instances in the spiritual history of the world in which saintly persons, although unnecessarily harassed, did not take action, although they could have done so ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that the beauty of a tapasvī, or saintly person, is forgiveness. There are many instances in the spiritual history..." current
09:3009:30, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,183‎ N It should be noted herewith (in SB 4.6.47) that a Vaisnava should not tolerate the blaspheming of Visnu or Vaisnavas, although he should tolerate personal insults to himself ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it should be noted herewith that a Vaiṣṇava should not tolerate the blaspheming of Viṣṇu or Vaiṣṇavas, although he..."
09:2409:24, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,223‎ N Lord Caitanya advises: One should be more tolerant than the tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige and ready to offer all respects to others. 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|"Lord Caitanya advises"|"One should be more tolerant than the tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige and ready to offer al..."
09:1909:19, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,020‎ N Lord Caitanya advises: One can chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking himself lower than the straw in the street ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya advises"|"One can chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking himself lower than the str..."
06:1706:17, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,385‎ N The Krsna consciousness movement has been started to deliver the envious persons of the world from the clutches of maya, and even though devotees are sometimes put into trouble, they push on the Krsna consciousness movement in all tolerance ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement has been started to deliver the envious persons of the world from the clutches of māy..."
06:1406:14, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,133‎ N Vaisnavas should not try to kill by any action of the body or mind, but should try to revive the Krsna consciousness of others out of compassion for them ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vaiṣṇavas, therefore, should not try to kill by any action of the body or mind, but should try to revive the Kṛṣṇa c..."
06:0906:09, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,214‎ N Vaisnava is described as para-duhkha-duhkhi because although he is never distressed in any condition of life, he is distressed to see others in a distressed condition ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Vaiṣṇava is described as para-duḥkha-duḥkhī because although he is never distressed in any condition of life, he is..."
06:0406:04, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,341‎ N Since their hearts (of materialistic persons engaged in fruitive activities) are always filled with anxiety, it is understood that they have already been killed by providence. Thus Lord Siva, as a self-realized Vaisnava, was advised not to kill Daksa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since their hearts are always filled with anxiety, it is understood that they have already been killed by providence. Thus Lor..."
05:5405:54, 18 September 2020 diff hist +2,275‎ N A devotee does not find fault with the behavior of the Lord in any circumstances ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee does not find fault with the behavior of the Lord in any circumstances"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{..." current
05:4905:49, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,434‎ N Such a devotee's (who's disposition of mind is taking calamitous situations as God's benediction and taking responsibility for past misdeeds) claim for promotion to the spiritual world is assured in all circumstances ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"such a devotee's claim for promotion to the spiritual world is assured in all circumstances"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCa..."
05:4305:43, 18 September 2020 diff hist +4,370‎ N One who lives in such a disposition of mind (taking calamitous situations as God's benediction and takes responsibility for past misdeeds), engaged in devotional service, is the most eligible candidate for promotion to the spiritual world ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who lives in such a disposition of mind, engaged in devotional service, is the most eligible candidate for promotion to th..."

18:1218:12, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,310‎ N When a devotee is in a calamitous condition he takes it as a benediction of the Supreme Lord and takes responsibility himself for his past misdeeds. In such a condition, he offers still more devotional service and is not disturbed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a devotee is in a calamitous condition he takes it as a benediction of the Supreme Lord and takes responsibility himself..."
18:0418:04, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,215‎ N The supreme will is the ultimate judgment; no one can argue upon this. A pure devotee therefore submits in all circumstances to the supreme will of the Lord, accepting it as all-auspicious ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the supreme will is the ultimate judgment; no one can argue upon this. A pure devotee therefore submits in all circumstances t..."
17:5917:59, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,204‎ N King Daksa was always engaged in the pious activities of performing sacrifices, yet simply because of creating a little misunderstanding with Lord Siva, he was severely taken to task ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Dakṣa was always engaged in the pious activities of performing sacrifices, yet simply because of creating a little misu..."
17:4317:43, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,350‎ N Although when Ajamila uttered this vibration (Narayana) he intended to call his son Narayana, Lord Narayana took it seriously and immediately gave him promotion to Vaikunthaloka, despite his background, which was full of sinful activities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although when Ajamila uttered this vibration he intended to call his son Narayana, Lord Narayana took it seriously and immedia..."
17:3717:37, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,323‎ N Generally it is prescribed that performers of pious activities are promoted to the higher planetary systems, devotees are promoted to the Vaikunthas, or spiritual worlds, and impersonal speculators are promoted to the impersonal Brahman effulgence ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally it is prescribed that performers of pious activities are promoted to the higher planetary systems, devotees are prom..."
14:4814:48, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,174‎ N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is called the supreme will. It is by the supreme will that everything is happening. It is said, therefore, that not a blade of grass moves without the supreme will ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is called the supreme will. It is by the supreme will that everything is happening. It is s..."
14:4514:45, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,409‎ N As long as they (the four social orders) are engaged in the service of the complete whole, their position is secure, otherwise they fall down from their respective positions and become degraded ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as they are engaged in the service of the complete whole, their position is secure, otherwise they fall down from thei..." current
14:4214:42, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,579‎ N The whole is the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His virat-rupa, or universal form. The brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras are respectively the mouth, arms, abdomen and legs of the universal form of the Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The whole is the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His virāṭ-rūpa, or universal form. The brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiś..."
14:3814:38, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,605‎ N They (four social orders) should act according to the regulative principles of this institution and satisfy the Lord, just as different parts of the body all engage in the service of the whole ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They should act according to the regulative principles of this institution and satisfy the Lord, just as different parts of th..."
14:3514:35, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,506‎ N It is stated in the Bhagavad-gita by Lord Krsna that the four orders of the social system - brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras - are His creation ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is stated in the Bhagavad-gītā by Lord Kṛṣṇa that the four orders of the social system—brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas,..."
14:1014:10, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,178‎ N The brahmanas, as the intelligent class of men in society, must vow to steadily respect this regulative principle of varnasrama ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas, as the intelligent class of men in society, must vow to steadily respect this regulative principle"}} {{note..."
14:0614:06, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,521‎ The Vedic system of varna and asrama is never to be neglected, for these divisions are created by the Supreme Lord Himself for the upkeep of social and religious order in human society ‎No edit summary current
13:5813:58, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,067‎ N An outsider may consider the criminal department inauspicious, but from the government's point of view it is as important as the education department, and therefore the government finances both departments equally, without discrimination ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An outsider may consider the criminal department inauspicious, but from the government's point of view it is as important as t..."
13:5513:55, 17 September 2020 diff hist +2,937‎ N The government has both an educational department and criminal department. An outsider may consider the criminal department inauspicious, but from the government's point of view it is as important as the education department ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the government has both an educational department and criminal department. An outsider may consider the criminal department in..."
13:5213:52, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,035‎ N Sometimes we consider one quality of nature to be higher or lower than another. The mode of ignorance, or tamo-guna, is considered very much lower than the others, but in the higher sense it is also auspicious ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sometimes we consider one quality of nature to be higher or lower than another. The mode of ignorance, or tamo-guṇa, is cons..."
13:4913:49, 17 September 2020 diff hist +2,896‎ N In the material world we compare these different incarnations (Brahma, Siva and Visnu) from different angles of vision, but since all of them are expansions of the supreme auspicious, all of them are auspicious ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world we compare these different incarnations from different angles of vision, but since all of them are expan..."
13:4413:44, 17 September 2020 diff hist +2,782‎ N There are many types of energies of the Supreme Lord, and all of them are auspicious. Brahma, Visnu and Mahesvara are called guna-avataras, or incarnations of material qualities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many types of energies of the Supreme Lord, and all of them are auspicious. Brahmā, Viṣṇu and Maheśvara are ca..." current
13:4013:40, 17 September 2020 diff hist +2,626‎ N In this verse (SB 4.6.43) the word siva-sakti is significant. Siva means "auspicious," and sakti means - energy ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word śiva-śakti is significant. Śiva means "auspicious," and śakti means "energy"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
08:4608:46, 17 September 2020 diff hist +2,541‎ N There is no difference between Lord Visnu and Lord Siva in their original positions, but still Lord Siva is different from Lord Visnu. The example is given that the milk in yogurt is not different from the original milk from which it was made ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is no difference between Lord Viṣṇu and Lord Śiva in their original positions, but still Lord Śiva is different fr..."
08:4308:43, 17 September 2020 diff hist +2,452‎ N Although Lord Brahma had received very respectful obeisances from Lord Siva, he knew that Lord Siva was in a more exalted position than himself. Lord Siva's position is described in Brahma-samhita ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Lord Brahmā had received very respectful obeisances from Lord Śiva, he knew that Lord Śiva was in a more exalted p..."
08:4008:40, 17 September 2020 diff hist +2,143‎ N He (Brahma) was afraid that Lord Siva might be in an angry mood because he had lost his wife and had been insulted by Daksa. In order to conceal this fear, he smiled and addressed Lord Siva as follows ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was afraid that Lord Śiva might be in an angry mood because he had lost his wife and had been insulted by Dakṣa. In orde..."
08:3808:38, 17 September 2020 diff hist +1,926‎ N Lord Brahma was smiling because he knew that Lord Siva is not only easily satisfied but easily irritated as well ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā was smiling because he knew that Lord Śiva is not only easily satisfied but easily irritated as well"}} {{notes|..."
08:3408:34, 17 September 2020 diff hist +2,708‎ N Lord Siva offered his respectful obeisances to Brahma because Brahma was his father, just as Kasyapa Muni was the father of Vamana ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva offered his respectful obeisances to Brahmā because Brahmā was his father, just as Kaśyapa Muni was the father o..."
08:3208:32, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,090‎ N It appears that the Personality of Godhead, Lord Siva and other devotees, in spite of their being situated in exalted positions, instructed by practical example how to offer obeisances to their superiors ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears, then, that the Personality of Godhead, Lord Śiva and other devotees, in spite of their being situated in exalted..." current
08:2708:27, 17 September 2020 diff hist +2,653‎ N At the Battle of Kuruksetra, Lord Krsna touched the feet of Maharaja Yudhisthira because the King was His elder ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at the Battle of Kurukṣetra, Lord Kṛṣṇa touched the feet of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira because the King was His elder"..."
08:2408:24, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,001‎ N Although Lord Visnu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He offered His respects to Kasyapa Muni. Similarly, when Lord Krsna was a child He used to offer His respectful obeisances to His mother and father, Nanda and Yasoda ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although Lord Viṣṇu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He offered His respects to Kaśyapa Muni. Similarly, when Lord..." current
08:1908:19, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,470‎ N Actually Lord Caitanya appeared on the request of Lord Advaita. Similarly, Lord Siva has a sampradaya, the Rudra-sampradaya. He is always thinking about the deliverance of the fallen souls, as exhibited by Lord Advaita Prabhu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually Lord Caitanya appeared on the request of Lord Advaita. Similarly, Lord Śiva has a sampradāya, the Rudra-sampradāya..."
08:1708:17, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,531‎ N Since people were engaged in useless occupations which would continue their material existence, Lord Siva, in the form of Lord Advaita, appealed to the Supreme Lord to appear as Lord Caitanya to deliver these illusioned souls ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since people were engaged in useless occupations which would continue their material existence, Lord Śiva, in the form of Lor..." current
08:1408:14, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,467‎ N It is said that during the advent of Lord Caitanya, Sadasiva appeared as Advaita Prabhu, and Advaita Prabhu's chief concern was to elevate the fallen conditioned souls to the platform of devotional service to Lord Krsna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that during the advent of Lord Caitanya, Sadāśiva appeared as Advaita Prabhu, and Advaita Prabhu's chief concern..."
08:1208:12, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,291‎ N Lord Siva does not engage in useless mental speculation, but as stated in the previous verse (SB 4.6.38), he is always thoughtful regarding how to deliver the demons from their fallen condition of life ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva, of course, does not engage in useless mental speculation, but as stated in the previous verse, he is always though..." current
08:0908:09, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,565‎ N The words manunam adyam are significant here because they mean a philosopher, or one who is thoughtful and can think very nicely. Such a man is called manu. Lord Siva is described in this verse (SB 4.6.39) as the chief of all thinkers ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the words manūnām ādyam are significant here because they mean a philosopher, or one who is thoughtful and can think very n..."
08:0508:05, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,303‎ N Another significant word is yoga-kaksam. Yoga-kaksa is the sitting posture in which the left thigh is fixed under one's tightly knotted saffron-colored garment ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another significant word is yoga-kakṣām. Yoga-kakṣā is the sitting posture in which the left thigh is fixed under one's..."
08:0208:02, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,176‎ N Lord Siva exhibited those symptoms (of samadhi), and therefore it is stated that he was absorbed in brahmananda ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva exhibited those symptoms, and therefore it is stated that he was absorbed in brahmānanda"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..." current
08:0008:00, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,538‎ N Samadhi means particularly concentrated attention, so one who has achieved the qualification of always meditating on the Personality of Godhead is to be understood to be always in trance and enjoying brahma-nirvana, or brahmananda ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Samādhi means particularly concentrated attention, so one who has achieved the qualification of always meditating on the Pers..."
06:3906:39, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,339‎ Constant meditation concentrated on the form of the Lord is called samadhi, ecstasy or trance ‎No edit summary current
06:3406:34, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,472‎ N It is impossible to conceive of the existence, name, form, quality and pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead because He is transcendentally situated beyond the conception of materialistic persons ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is impossible to conceive of the existence, name, form, quality and pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead because..." current
06:3006:30, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,248‎ N When one is completely absorbed in the adhoksaja, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is beyond the sense perception of materialistic persons, one is situated in brahmananda ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is completely absorbed in the adhokṣaja, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is beyond the sense perception of..." current
06:2706:27, 17 September 2020 diff hist +4,104‎ N In this verse (SB 4.6.39) the word brahmananda is significant. This brahmananda, or brahma-nirvana, is explained by Prahlada Maharaja ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word brahmānanda is significant. This brahmānanda, or brahma-nirvāṇa, is explained by Prahlāda Mahār..."
06:2406:24, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,069‎ N Another significant word is tarka-mudra. This indicates that the fingers are opened and the second finger is raised, along with the arm, to impress the audience with some subject matter. This is actually a symbolic representation ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another significant word is tarka-mudrā. This indicates that the fingers are opened and the second finger is raised, along wi..."
06:2006:20, 17 September 2020 diff hist +3,178‎ N Lord Siva is called yogisvara, the master of all yogis, and Krsna is also called yogesvara. Yogisvara indicates that no one can surpass the yoga practice of Lord Siva, and yogesvara indicates that no one can surpass the yogic perfection of Krsna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is called yogīśvara, the master of all yogīs, and Kṛṣṇa is also called yogeśvara. Yogīśvara indicates t..." current

16:0316:03, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,164‎ N Besides virasana there are other sitting postures, such as padmasana and siddhasana. Practice of these asanas without elevating oneself to the position of realizing the Supersoul, Visnu, is not the perfectional stage of yoga ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Besides virasana there are other sitting postures, such as padmasana and siddhasana. Practice of these asanas without elevatin..."
15:5815:58, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,041‎ N In performance of yoga there are eight divisions, such as yama and niyama - controlling, following the rules and regulations, then practicing the sitting postures, etc ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the performance of yoga there are eight divisions, such as yama and niyama—controlling, following the rules and regulatio..."
15:5315:53, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,669‎ N The sitting posture described here (in SB 4.6.38) is called virasana according to the system of astanga-yoga performances ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sitting posture described herein is called vīrāsana according to the system of aṣṭāṅga-yoga performances"}} {{not..."
15:4515:45, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,575‎ N Lord Siva and Narada were discussing the knowledge of the Veda, but it is to be understood that the subject matter was devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva and Nārada were discussing the knowledge of the Veda, but it is to be understood that the subject matter was devot..." current
15:2015:20, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,778‎ N In this verse (SB 4.6.37) it is specifically mentioned that he was speaking to the great sage Narada, a celebrated devotee. Narada was asking Lord Siva about devotional service, and Siva, being the topmost Vaisnava, was instructing him ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is specifically mentioned that he was speaking to the great sage Nārada, a celebrated devotee. Nārada was a..."
15:1515:15, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,425‎ N The lord (Siva) was sitting on a mattress of straw because such a sitting place is accepted by persons who are practicing austerities to gain understanding of the Absolute Truth ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The lord was sitting on a mattress of straw because such a sitting place is accepted by persons who are practicing austerities..." current
15:1115:11, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,430‎ N The Saivites, the devotees of Lord Siva, generally dress like Lord Siva, and sometimes they indulge in smoking and taking intoxicants. Such practices are never accepted by the followers of Vaisnava rituals ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Śaivites, the devotees of Lord Śiva, generally dress like Lord Śiva, and sometimes they indulge in smoking and taking i..." current
15:0815:08, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,472‎ N Lord Siva's symptoms of austerity are not exactly those of a Vaisnava. Lord Siva is certainly the number one Vaisnava, but he exhibits a feature for a particular class of men who cannot follow the Vaisnava principles ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva's symptoms of austerity are not exactly those of a Vaiṣṇava. Lord Śiva is certainly the number one Vaiṣṇav..."
14:5814:58, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,069‎ N Siva, by his actions within this material world, teaches all conditioned souls how to engage in devotional service twenty-four hours a day. Therefore he is described here (in SB 4.6.35) as loka-mangala, good fortune personified for all conditioned souls ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva, by his actions within this material world, teaches all conditioned souls how to engage in devotional service twent..."
14:5414:54, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,793‎ N In the scriptures it is said, vaisnavanam yatha sambhuh: Lord Siva is a Vaisnava ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the scriptures it is said, vaiṣṇavānāṁ yathā śambhuḥ: Lord Śiva is a Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jah..."
14:5214:52, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,111‎ N When a person is elevated by wisdom and austerity, the senses then become purified, and they become engaged in the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Lord Siva is the emblem of such perfection ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a person is elevated by wisdom and austerity, the senses then become purified, and they become engaged in the service of..." current
14:4614:46, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,927‎ N Lord Siva is described here (in SB 4.6.35) as adhisvara. Isvara means "controller," and adhisvara means particularly "controller of the senses ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is described here as adhīśvara. Īśvara means "controller," and adhīśvara means particularly "controller of th..." current
14:4314:43, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,982‎ N One cannot serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead unless one has achieved full perfectional knowledge in the ways and means of performing devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead unless one has achieved full perfectional knowledge in the ways and means..."
14:4014:40, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,058‎ N Lord Siva is full of wisdom and tapasya, austerity. One who knows the modes of work is understood to be situated on the path of devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is full of wisdom and tapasya, austerity. One who knows the modes of work is understood to be situated on the path..." current
14:1614:16, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,300‎ N Actually, he (Siva) is the qualitative incarnation of the Supreme Lord; therefore his position is very exalted ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, he is the qualitative incarnation of the Supreme Lord; therefore his position is very exalted"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
14:1014:10, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,612‎ N They (the Kumaras) refused (to get married and beget children), and at that time Lord Brahma was angry. In that angry mood, Rudra, or Lord Siva, was born. Thus they were intimately related ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they refused, and at that time Lord Brahmā was angry. In that angry mood, Rudra, or Lord Śiva, was born. Thus they were inti..."
14:0614:06, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,669‎ N It may be remembered that after their birth these Kumaras were requested by their father to get married and beget children in order to increase the population of the newly created universe ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It may be remembered that after their birth these Kumāras were requested by their father to get married and beget children in..."
14:0214:02, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,354‎ N The personalities sitting with Lord Siva are significant because the four Kumaras were liberated from birth ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The personalities sitting with Lord Śiva are significant because the four Kumāras were liberated from birth"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
13:5913:59, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,197‎ N Liberation means freedom from material bondage or nescience. In the material world we are suffering life after life because of our bodily identification, and liberation is freedom from that miserable condition of life ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Liberation means freedom from material bondage or nescience. In the material world we are suffering life after life because of..."
13:5713:57, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,094‎ N Generally such meditators (who meditate on the form of Visnu) are desirous of liberation from material bondage, and they are promoted to the spiritual world, to one of the Vaikunthas ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally such meditators are desirous of liberation from material bondage, and they are promoted to the spiritual world, to o..."
13:5413:54, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,265‎ N The Sanskrit word maha is derived from the affix mahat. This affix is used when there is a great number or quantity, so maha-yoga indicates that there were many great yogis and devotees meditating on the form of Lord Visnu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Sanskrit word mahā is derived from the affix mahat. This affix is used when there is a great number or quantity, so mahā..."
13:5113:51, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,831‎ N There were many devotees engaged in meditation on Lord Visnu under the big banyan tree ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there were many devotees engaged in meditation on Lord Viṣṇu under the big banyan tree"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCan..." current
13:4813:48, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,136‎ N Meditation means remembering, smaranam. There are nine different kinds of devotional service, of which smaranam is one process; the yogi remembers the form of Visnu within his heart ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Meditation means remembering, smaraṇam. There are nine different kinds of devotional service, of which smaraṇam is one pro..."
13:4413:44, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,835‎ N In this verse (in SB 4.6.33) the word maha-yogamaye is very significant. Yoga means meditation on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and maha-yoga means those who engage in the devotional service of Visnu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word mahā-yogamaye is very significant. Yoga means meditation on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and ma..."
13:4113:41, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,102‎ N It appears that this banyan tree was devoid of nests, and therefore it was calm, quiet and peaceful. There were no disturbances from noise or heat, and therefore this place was just suitable for meditation ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it appears that this banyan tree was devoid of nests, and therefore it was calm, quiet and peaceful. There were no disturbance..." current
13:3813:38, 16 September 2020 diff hist +1,890‎ N Generally, in every tree there are bird nests, and the birds congregate in the evening and create noise ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, in every tree there are bird nests, and the birds congregate in the evening and create noise"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..." current
13:3413:34, 16 September 2020 diff hist −6‎ As stated in Bhagavad-gita (2.59), param drstva nivartate: the inhabitants (of Vaikuntha) are so spiritually enlightened that in the presence of such spirituality, sex life is insignificant ‎No edit summary current
11:1211:12, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,083‎ N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (2.59), param drstva nivartate: the inhabitants (of Vaikuntha) are so spiritually enlightened that in the presence of such spirituality, sex life is insignificant ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (2.59), paraṁ dṛṣṭvā nivartate: the inhabitants are so spiritually enlightened that in t..."
11:0511:05, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,266‎ N Such enjoyment (spiritual vibration of chanting the glories of the Lord) could not be surpassed by any other enjoyment, even sex, which is the culmination of all pleasure in the material world ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"such enjoyment could not be surpassed by any other enjoyment, even sex, which is the culmination of all pleasure in the materi..."
10:5610:56, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,439‎ N Despite the pleasant atmosphere, the minds of denizens do not become agitated because in the spiritual world, vaikuntha planets, the spiritualistic minds of inhabitants are so much absorbed in the spiritual vibration of chanting the glories of the Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yet despite the pleasant atmosphere, the minds of the denizens do not become agitated because in the spiritual world, the Vaik..."
10:4410:44, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,134‎ N The women there (in the spiritual world) are hundreds and thousands of times more beautiful than the women here in this material world, and the spiritual atmosphere is also many times better ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The women there are hundreds and thousands of times more beautiful than the women here in this material world, and the spiritu..."
10:3910:39, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,032‎ N This tendency (of sexual appetite) is present everywhere within this material world, not only on this earth but in higher planetary systems as well ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This tendency is present everywhere within this material world, not only on this earth but in higher planetary systems as well..." current
10:3610:36, 16 September 2020 diff hist +3,259‎ Whenever there is a nice atmosphere in the material world, immediately there is an awakening of the sexual appetite in the minds of materialistic persons ‎No edit summary current
10:3510:35, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,169‎ N There are many paths and beautiful spots created by man on this planet earth, but none of them can surpass those of Kailasa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many paths and beautiful spots created by man on this planet earth, but none of them can surpass those of Kailāsa"}..." current
10:1510:15, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,177‎ N One can imagine how beautiful this spot (Kailasa) was and how much the demigods passing through enjoyed the atmosphere ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one can imagine how beautiful this spot was and how much the demigods passing through enjoyed the atmosphere"}} {{notes|}} {{c..." current
10:1110:11, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,105‎ N The beauty of the (Kailasa) forest was intensified by the presence of various lakes ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The beauty of the forest was intensified by the presence of various lakes"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complet..." current
10:0910:09, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,624‎ N We learn here (in SB 4.6.28) that desire trees are also found in Kailasa, the residence of Lord Siva, by the grace of Krsna. It thus appears that Kailasa has a special significance; it is almost like the residence of Lord Krsna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We learn here that such desire trees are also found in Kailāsa, the residence of Lord Śiva, by the grace of Kṛṣṇa. It..."
10:0610:06, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,725‎ In Brahma-samhita we learn about the desire tree which is found in the spiritual world, especially in Krsnaloka, the abode of Lord Krsna ‎No edit summary current
10:0410:04, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,240‎ N It is also stated here (in SB 4.6.28) that the forest (of Kailasa) was full of desire trees ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also stated here that the forest was full of desire trees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete|ALL}} {{..."
10:0110:01, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,692‎ N Yaksesvara is also known as Kuvera, and he is the treasurer of demigods. In the descriptions of him in Vedic literature, it is stated that he is fabulously rich. It appears from these verses that Kailasa is situated near the residential quarters of Kuvera ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yakṣeśvara is also known as Kuvera, and he is the treasurer of the demigods. In the descriptions of him in Vedic literature..."
09:5609:56, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,752‎ N The beautiful airplanes from the heavenly planets are compared here (in SB 4.6.27) to the sky because they fly in the sky; the passengers are compared to the clouds ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The beautiful airplanes from the heavenly planets are compared here to the sky because they fly in the sky; the passengers are..." current
09:5209:52, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,824‎ N On different planets there are different kinds of airplanes. On this gross planet earth, there are airplanes run by machine, but on other planets the airplanes are run not by machine but by mantric hymns ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On different planets there are different kinds of airplanes. On this gross planet earth, there are airplanes run by machine, b..."
09:4909:49, 16 September 2020 diff hist +2,985‎ N The airplanes described in this verse (in SB 4.6.27) are different from the airplanes of which we have experience. In the Srimad-Bhagavatam and all the Vedic literatures, there are many descriptions of vimana, which means: airplanes ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The airplanes described in this verse are different from the airplanes of which we have experience. In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavata..." current
09:4609:46, 16 September 2020 diff hist +5,189‎ N A pure devotee, who is engaged one hundred percent in the service of the Lord, can remain anywhere in the universe, and that part of the universe immediately becomes a sacred place where he can peacefully render service to the Lord as the Lord desires ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"such a pure devotee, who is engaged one hundred percent in the service of the Lord, can remain anywhere in the universe, and t..."
09:4209:42, 16 September 2020 diff hist +5,033‎ N The places are sanctified due to the presence of pure devotees; any place automatically becomes a place of pilgrimage if either the Lord or His pure devotee remains or resides there ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The places are sanctified due to the presence of pure devotees; any place automatically becomes a place of pilgrimage if eithe..."
09:3609:36, 16 September 2020 diff hist +4,954‎ N A pure devotee, who has implicit faith in the lotus feet of the Lord, can create sacred places in any part of the world where he decides to remain. Tirthi-kurvanti tirthani - SB 1.13.10 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a pure devotee, who has implicit faith in the lotus feet of the Lord, can create sacred places in any part of the world where..."
09:0409:04, 16 September 2020 diff hist +5,006‎ N Undoubtedly it is troublesome to go from one place to another, but one who is intelligent can take shelter of the lotus feet of Govinda and thereby be automatically sanctified as the result of his pilgrimage ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Undoubtedly it is troublesome to go from one place to another, but one who is intelligent can take shelter of the lotus feet o..."
09:0109:01, 16 September 2020 diff hist +4,812‎ N Srila Narottama dasa Thakura, a great acarya of the Gaudiya Vaisnava-sampradaya, advises us not to travel to different places of pilgrimage ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura, a great ācārya of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava-sampradāya, advises us not to travel to d..."
08:5708:57, 16 September 2020 diff hist +4,628‎ N Those who are devoted to the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, automatically become sanctified ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are devoted to the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, automatically become sanctified"}}..." current
08:5308:53, 16 September 2020 diff hist +4,670‎ N People go to a sanctified place to free themselves from all sinful reactions ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People go to a sanctified place to free themselves from all sinful reactions"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{comp..." current
08:4908:49, 16 September 2020 diff hist +4,989‎ N Another significant point is that Lord Govinda, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is described here (in SB 4.6.25) as Tirthapada. Tirtha means "sanctified place," and pada means "the lotus feet of the Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another significant point is that Lord Govinda, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is described here as Tīrthapāda. Tīrtha..."
08:4208:42, 16 September 2020 diff hist +4,928‎ N The rules and regulations of devotional service are based on this principle: anything in touch with the lotus feet of the Lord is immediately freed from all material contamination ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The rules and regulations of devotional service are based on this principle: anything in touch with the lotus feet of the Lord..."
08:3808:38, 16 September 2020 diff hist +4,788‎ N It is significant that these rivers, Nanda and Alakananda, are sanctified by the dust of the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is significant that these rivers, Nandā and Alakanandā, are sanctified by the dust of the lotus feet of the Supreme Perso..."

15:2315:23, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,517‎ N According to Viraraghava Acarya, alaka means "uncommonly beautiful." In the region of Alaka the demigods saw, there is a type of lotus flower known as Saugandhika that distributes an especially fragrant scent ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Vīrarāghava Ācārya, alakā means "uncommonly beautiful." In the region of Alakā the demigods saw, there is a..."
15:2015:20, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,474‎ N Sometimes Alaka is known as Alaka-puri, which is also the name of the abode of Kuvera. Kuvera's abode, however, cannot be seen from Kailasa. Therefore the region of Alaka referred to here (in SB 4.6.23) is different from the Alaka-puri of Kuvera ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes Alakā is known as Alakā-purī, which is also the name of the abode of Kuvera. Kuvera's abode, however, cannot be s..."
15:1615:16, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,557‎ N The Ganges flowed through the Kailasa-parvata. There is every possibility of accepting such a statement because Ganges water also flows from the hair of Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|", the Ganges flowed through the Kailāsa-parvata. There is every possibility of accepting such a statement because Ganges wate..."
15:0915:09, 15 September 2020 diff hist +1,459‎ N The abode of Lord Siva, which is known as Kailasa, is described in the fourteen verses which follow - SB 4.6.8 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The abode of Lord Śiva, which is known as Kailāsa, is described in the fourteen verses which follow"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
15:0615:06, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,909‎ N In this case Brahma suggested that they go and surrender unto the lotus feet of Lord Siva, for since he is very kind and easily satisfied, this action would prove effective ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this case Brahmā also suggested that they go and surrender unto the lotus feet of Lord Śiva, for since he is very kind an..."
15:0215:02, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,849‎ N The Lord asks everyone to give up all kinds of concocted occupations and simply surrender unto Him. That will protect the conditioned souls from all sinful reactions ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord asks everyone to give up all kinds of concocted occupations and simply surrender unto Him. That will protect the cond..."
14:5814:58, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,948‎ N Brahma asserted that none of the conditioned souls, including himself and all the demigods, could know how to satisfy Lord Siva. But he said: It is known that he is very easily satisfied, so let us try to satisfy him by falling at his lotus feet ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmā also asserted that none of the conditioned souls, including himself and all the demigods, could know how to satisfy Lo..."
14:4914:49, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,034‎ N The king's punishment of a murderer is appropriate. lf those who are extremely offensive are killed by the grace of the Lord, that is good for them. In other words, Lord Brahma explained to the demigods that it was good for Daksa to have been killed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the king's punishment of a murderer is appropriate. lf those who are extremely offensive are killed by the grace of the Lord,..."
14:4414:44, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,707‎ N It was good for Daksa to have died in the fight because if he had lived he would have committed such offenses at the lotus feet of great personalities again and again ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was good for Dakṣa to have died in the fight because if he had lived he would have committed such offenses at the lotus f..." current
14:4214:42, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,871‎ N Lord Brahma explained to the demigods that although Daksa wanted to enjoy the results of fruitive sacrificial activities, it is not possible to enjoy when one offends a great personality like Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā explained to the demigods that although Dakṣa wanted to enjoy the results of fruitive sacrificial activities, i..."
14:3514:35, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,166‎ N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.26), vedaham samatitani vartamanani carjuna. The Lord says: I know everything that has happened in the past and is going to happen in the future ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā"|"vedāhaṁ samatītāni vartamānāni cārjuna. The Lord says"|"I know everything that has happ..." current
14:2914:29, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,174‎ N The most magnanimous gift of Lord Caitanya's is that the highest perfection of life is available in this fallen age if one simply adopts the process of chanting Hare Krsna, which is able to bring about the fulfillment of all activities in self-realization ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most magnanimous gift of Lord Caitanya's is that the highest perfection of life is available in this fallen age if one sim..."
14:2314:23, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,073‎ N If anyone displays the signs of understanding Krsna consciousness, he should be accepted, according to Vaisnava smrti regulations, as a prospective brahmana and should be given all facilities to achieve the highest perfection ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if anyone displays the signs of understanding Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he should be accepted, according to Vaiṣṇava sm..."
14:1914:19, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,034‎ N In the present age of degradation there are no such brahmanas. According to the pancaratrika system, in this age the entire population is supposed to consist of sudras because the brahminical culture has been lost ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the present age of degradation there are no such brāhmaṇas. According to the pāñcarātrika system, in this age the ent..."
14:1214:12, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,381‎ N It is stated here (in SB 4.4.32) that many thousands of demigods named Rbhus became manifested because of the oblations offered in the fire and the chanting of the hymns from the Yajur Veda ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated here that many thousands of demigods named Ṛbhus became manifested because of the oblations offered in the fire..."
14:0714:07, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,241‎ N In the present age of Kali it is not possible to find expert mantra chanters; therefore all the sacrifices recommended in the Vedas are forbidden in this age ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the present age of Kali it is not possible to find expert mantra chanters; therefore all the sacrifices recommended in the..."
14:0514:05, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,104‎ N Here (in SB 4.4.32) is one example of powerful hymns in the Vedas which, when chanted, could perform wonderful acts ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is one example of powerful hymns in the Vedas which, when chanted, could perform wonderful acts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
11:2411:24, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,480‎ N Daksa was so hardhearted that he was unworthy to be called an Aryan or brahmana. Thus his ill fame still continues. Daksa means "expert," and he was given this name because of his ability to beget many hundreds and thousands of children ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was so hardhearted that he was unworthy to be called an Āryan or brāhmaṇa. Thus his ill fame still continues. Dakṣa m..."
11:1611:16, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,925‎ N A person who is born in a brahmana family but has no brahminical qualifications is called a brahma-bandhu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is born in a brāhmaṇa family but has no brahminical qualifications is called a brahma-bandhu"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
11:1311:13, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,193‎ N Daksa is described here (in SB 4.4.30) as most hardhearted and therefore unqualified to be a brahmana. Brahma-dhruk is described by some commentators to mean brahma-bandhu, or friend of the brahmanas ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa is described here as most hardhearted and therefore unqualified to be a brāhmaṇa. Brahma-dhruk is described by some..." current
11:0711:07, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,535‎ N How is it that he neglected his own daughter, who was the most exalted and chaste woman, a great soul, and who therefore deserved the most respectful treatment from her father ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore how is it that he neglected his own daughter, who was the most exalted and chaste woman, a great soul, and who there..."
10:5810:58, 15 September 2020 diff hist +2,825‎ N Sa vai pumsam paro dharmo yato bhaktir adhoksaje. Adhoksaja means the Absolute Truth ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sa vai puṁsāṁ paro dharmo yato bhaktir adhokṣaje. Adhokṣaja means the Absolute Truth"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahnavi..." current
10:5610:56, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,238‎ N Srimad-Bhagavatam (1.2.6) explains that one has to achieve real satisfaction (yayatma suprasidati), but atma - the body, mind and soul - all become completely satisfied only if one develops devotional service to the Absolute Truth ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"explains that one has to achieve real satisfaction (yayātmā suprasīdati), but ātmā—the body, min..."
10:5210:52, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,040‎ N Certainly this was astonishing. One cannot attain complete satisfaction even if one is situated in the greatest material opulence ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Certainly this was astonishing. One cannot attain complete satisfaction even if one is situated in the greatest material opule..."
10:2410:24, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,448‎ N That (when one has been freed from all material contamination by the blazing fire of yogic samadhi, or ecstasy) is the topmost perfection of yoga ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the topmost perfection of yoga"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-09-15T10:24:10..."
10:1910:19, 15 September 2020 diff hist +9,127‎ N If one places himself in the position of a servant of God, it is to be understood that all contamination of his material attachment has been burned by blazing fires of transcendental ecstasy. It is not necessary to manifest a blazing fire externally ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"simply places himself in the position of an eternal servant of the Supreme Lord, it is to be understood that all the contamina..."
09:5309:53, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,973‎ N When one becomes free from all bodily relationships within this material world and simply places himself in the position of an eternal servant of the Supreme Lord, it is to be understood that all contamination of his material attachment has been burned ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one becomes free from all bodily relationships within this material world and simply places himself in the position of an..."
09:4609:46, 15 September 2020 diff hist +5,018‎ N Simply by offering prayers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one is immediately freed from material contamination, the material bodily concept, by the blazing fire of ecstasy. This effect takes place immediately, without a second's delay ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"simply by offering prayers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one is immediately freed from material contamination, the ma..."
09:4309:43, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,934‎ N Simply by chanting the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, simply by remembering the lotus feet of Krsna, simply by offering prayers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one is immediately freed from material contamination ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by chanting the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, simply by remembering the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, s..."
06:1106:11, 15 September 2020 diff hist +5,240‎ N In this verse (SB 4.4.27) it is stated that by such meditation she (Sati) became free from all contamination. What was that contamination? The contamination was her concept of the body derived from Daksa, but she forgot that bodily relationship in trance ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is stated that by such meditation she became free from all contamination. What was that contamination? The co..."
06:0206:02, 15 September 2020 diff hist +5,282‎ N This pleasure was certainly material because she (Sati) gave up her body for another body that was also material, but by this example we can appreciate the devotee's pleasure in concentrating his mind and attention on the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This pleasure was certainly material because she gave up her body for another body that was also material, but by this example..."
05:5705:57, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,708‎ N Simply by meditating on his (Siva's) lotus feet she (Sati) derived such great pleasure that she forgot everything in relationship with her body ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"simply by meditating on his lotus feet she derived such great pleasure that she forgot everything in relationship with her bod..."
05:5405:54, 15 September 2020 diff hist +4,830‎ N Sati at once thought of the lotus feet of her husband, Lord Siva, who is one of the three great personalities of Godhead in charge of the management of the material world ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī at once thought of the lotus feet of her husband, Lord Śiva, who is one of the three great personalities of Godhead in..."
05:4605:46, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,643‎ N Association with great personalities, devotees who are great souls, will elevate one to the spiritual platform ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"association with great personalities, devotees who are great souls, will elevate one to the spiritual platform"}} {{notes|}} {..."
05:3505:35, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,989‎ One should be extremely careful about associating with persons who are not respectful to the higher authorities ‎No edit summary current
05:3305:33, 15 September 2020 diff hist +3,915‎ N Sati's body was not ordinary, but still she decided to give it up because it was the source of unhappiness because of its connection with Daksa. This severe example set by Sati is to be followed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī's body was not ordinary, but still she decided to give it up because it was the source of unhappiness because of its con..."

18:4718:47, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,373‎ N Some yogis endeavor to elevate the soul to the spiritual world, the spiritual Vaikuntha planets ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"some yogīs endeavor to elevate the soul to the spiritual world, the spiritual Vaikuṇṭha planets"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..." current
18:4418:44, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,480‎ N Some yogis try to elevate the soul to higher planetary systems, where the standard of life is different from that of this planet and where the material comforts, life-span and other facilities for self-realization are greater ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some yogis try to elevate the soul to higher planetary systems, where the standard of life is different from that of this plan..."
18:3918:39, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,643‎ N As soon as spirit soul is out of the body, the material body immediately begins to decompose. Any spiritual process keeps the body fit without separate endeavor, but if one takes it that ultimate aim of yoga is to maintain the body, then he is mistaken ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as the spirit soul is out of the body, the material body immediately begins to decompose. Any spiritual process keeps..."
18:3018:30, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,463‎ N This (practicing sitting postures) is a great technique which one has to practice to attain the highest perfectional stage of yoga, but such practice is not meant for this age ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a great technique which one has to practice to attain the highest perfectional stage of yoga, but such practice is not..."
17:4917:49, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,661‎ The perfection of yoga is that one can give up one's body or release oneself from the embodiment of material elements according to one's desire ‎No edit summary current
17:4817:48, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,384‎ N Either she (Sati) learned yoga from her husband or she was enlightened because she was the daughter of such a great king as Daksa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Either she learned yoga from her husband or she was enlightened because she was the daughter of such a great king as Dakṣa"}..." current
17:3717:37, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,733‎ N Simply upon hearing the word daksayani, Sati felt afflicted because of reference to the context because her body was the symbol of all offensiveness with which Daksa was endowed. Since her body was a source of unhappiness, she decided to give it up ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply upon hearing the word dākṣāyaṇī, she felt afflicted because of reference to the context because her body was the..."
17:3317:33, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,431‎ N Daksa was the embodiment of envy, for he unnecessarily blasphemed a great personality, Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dakṣa was the embodiment of envy, for he unnecessarily blasphemed a great personality, Lord Śiva"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|J..."
17:3117:31, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,742‎ N Lord Siva used to call Sati "the daughter of King Daksa," and because this very word reminded her about her family relationship with King Daksa, she at once became ashamed because Daksa was an incarnation of all offenses ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva used to call Satī "the daughter of King Dakṣa," and because this very word reminded her about her family relatio..."
17:2917:29, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,678‎ N The word daksayani means "the daughter of King Daksa." Sometimes, when there was relaxed conversation between husband and wife, Lord Siva used to call Sati: the daughter of King Daksa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word dākṣāyaṇī means "the daughter of King Dakṣa." Sometimes, when there was relaxed conversation between husband..."
17:2517:25, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,871‎ N Sati is aggrieved not for her personal association with Lord Siva but because her body is related with that of Daksa, who is an offender at Lord Siva's lotus feet. She feels herself to be condemned because of the body given by her father, Daksa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī is aggrieved not for her personal association with Lord Śiva but because her body is related with that of Dakṣa, who..."
17:2117:21, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,001‎ N Vasudeva is that state from which Krsna, Vasudeva, is born, so Lord Siva is the greatest devotee of Lord Krsna, and Sati's behavior is exemplary because no one should tolerate blasphemy against Lord Visnu or His devotee ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva is that state from which Kṛṣṇa, Vāsudeva, is born, so Lord Śiva is the greatest devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa,..."
16:5516:55, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,643‎ N Sati has described that Lord Siva is always in a transcendental position because he is situated in pure vasudeva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī has described that Lord Śiva is always in a transcendental position because he is situated in pure vasudeva"}} {{notes|..."
16:5216:52, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,570‎ N Lord Siva is the greatest of all devotees of Lord Visnu. It is stated, vaisnavanam yatha sambhuh. Sambhu, Lord Siva, is the greatest of all devotees of Lord Visnu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is the greatest of all devotees of Lord Viṣṇu. It is stated, vaiṣṇavānāṁ yathā śambhuḥ. Śambhu, Lo..."
16:4916:49, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,247‎ N The worshipers of Visnu are meant for spiritual elevation, and therefore their material opulence is sometimes found to decrease. These points are very nicely discussed in the Tenth Canto ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whereas the worshipers of Viṣṇu are meant for spiritual elevation, and therefore their material opulence is sometimes foun..."
16:4616:46, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,436‎ N Lord Siva's worshipers sometimes appear more opulent than worshipers of Lord Visnu because Durga, or Sati, being the superintendent in charge of material affairs, can offer all material opulences to worshipers of Lord Siva in order to glorify her husband ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva's worshipers sometimes appear more opulent than the worshipers of Lord Viṣṇu because Durgā, or Satī, being th..."
16:4116:41, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,074‎ N Sati, being the devoted wife of Lord Siva, offers all kinds of material opulences to the worshipers of Lord Siva. This fact is explained in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, in the Tenth Canto ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī, being the devoted wife of Lord Śiva, offers all kinds of material opulences to the worshipers of Lord Śiva. This fact..."
16:3816:38, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,164‎ N Whether or not King Daksa and his flatterers could understand the position of Lord Siva, Sati wanted to impress upon her father that he should not think her husband to be without opulence ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whether or not King Dakṣa and his flatterers could understand the position of Lord Śiva, Satī wanted to impress upon her f..."
16:1516:15, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,186‎ N The process of elevation by performing sacrifices other than those aimed at Visnu is very slow, and therefore it has been condemned in this verse - SB 4.4.21 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process of elevation by performing sacrifices other than those aimed at Viṣṇu is very slow, and therefore it has been..." current
15:4715:47, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,968‎ N Real sacrifice is to satisfy Lord Visnu, and the remnants of such sacrifices are beneficial for advancement in devotional service ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Real sacrifice, however, is to satisfy Lord Viṣṇu, and the remnants of such sacrifices are beneficial for advancement in d..."
15:4215:42, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,152‎ N Although in all cases Visnu is the chief Deity on the sacrificial altar, the performers of fruitive rituals aim to satisfy various demigods to achieve in return some material prosperity ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although in all cases Viṣṇu is the chief Deity on the sacrificial altar, the performers of fruitive rituals aim to satisfy..."
15:3915:39, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,118‎ N There are two kinds of foodstuff offered in sacrifice. One kind is food offered in fruitive ritualistic sacrifices, and the other, the best, is food offered to Visnu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of foodstuff offered in sacrifice. One kind is food offered in fruitive ritualistic sacrifices, and the ot..." current
15:3715:37, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,143‎ N In this verse (SB 4.4.21) the performers of the Vedic rituals are condemned. They have been described here as dhuma-vartmabhih, those who maintain themselves on the remnants of sacrificial foodstuff ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the performers of the Vedic rituals are condemned. They have been described here as dhūma-vartmabhiḥ, those w..." current
15:3315:33, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,131‎ N The opulence Lord Siva possesses is enjoyable in renunciation and love of God, not in material exhibition of sense gratificatory methods. Such opulences are possessed by personalities like the Kumaras, Narada and Lord Siva, not by others ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The opulence Lord Śiva possesses is enjoyable in renunciation and love of God, not in material exhibition of sense gratificat..."
15:2915:29, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,174‎ N If required, simply by willing, Lord Siva can show his wonderful opulences, and such an event is predicted here (in SB 4.4.21), for it would soon occur ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if required, simply by willing, Lord Śiva can show his wonderful opulences, and such an event is predicted here, for it would..."
15:2615:26, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,031‎ N He (Siva) possessed all opulences, but he did not like to exhibit them. Therefore such opulences are called avyakta, or unmanifested ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". He possessed all opulences, but he did not like to exhibit them. Therefore such opulences are called avyakta, or unmanifeste..."
15:1715:17, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,360‎ N Sati said that the opulence possessed by her husband could not be understood by materialistic persons like Daksa and his followers, who were flatterers and were engaged in fruitive activities. Her husband's position was different ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī said that the opulence possessed by her husband could not be understood by materialistic persons like Dakṣa and his fo..." current
15:1115:11, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,082‎ N Sati's father was under the impression that he was exalted in both prestige and opulence and that he had offered his daughter to a person who was not only poor but devoid of all culture ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī's father was under the impression that he was exalted in both prestige and opulence and that he had offered his daughter..." current
11:2611:26, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,198‎ N For a person who has attained this stage (of buddhi-yoga), neither the Vedic activities for realizing material enjoyment nor those for renunciation are applicable ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a person who has attained this stage, neither the Vedic activities for realizing material enjoyment nor those for renuncia..."
11:2111:21, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,514‎ N When one is above the directions of the Vedic ritualistic injunctions for attaining different allurements & is fully absorbed in transcendental thought (thinking of God in devotional service) one is in the position called buddhi-yoga, or samadhi, ecstasy ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is above the directions of the Vedic ritualistic injunctions for attaining different allurements and is fully absorbe..."
11:1111:11, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,304‎ N At that time (when one fully engages in service of the Lord by performing activities without fruitive results) he has no obligation to follow the Vedic injunctions or the different rules and regulations of the Vedas ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"fully engages in the transcendental service of the Lord by performing activities without fruitive results"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
11:0811:08, 13 September 2020 diff hist −5‎ When one fully engages in the transcendental service of the Lord by performing activities without fruitive results, one is elevated to the transcendental position ‎No edit summary current
11:0711:07, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,138‎ N When one fully engages in the transcendental service of the Lord by performing activities without fruitive results, one is elevated to the transcendental position ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that when one fully engages in the transcendental service of the Lord by performing activities without fruitive results, one i..."
11:0411:04, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,113‎ N He is in the paramahamsa stage, the highest perfectional stage of life. The transcendental position of Lord Siva is also explained in Bhagavad-gita - 2.52-53 ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". He is in the paramahaṁsa stage, the highest perfectional stage of life. The transcendental position of Lord Śiva is also..."
11:0211:02, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,451‎ N Lord Siva is in the transcendental position because, as stated before he is always absorbed in thought of Lord Vasudeva within himself. Therefore neither activities of the grhastha nor those of the sannyasi in the renounced order can be applicable for him ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is in the transcendental position because, as stated before, he is always absorbed in the thought of Lord Vāsudeva..."
10:5610:56, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,317‎ N A sannyasi cannot act like a householder, nor can a householder act like a sannyasi, but above these two kinds of persons, one who engages in material activities and one who renounced material activities, there is the person who is transcendental to both ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". A sannyāsī cannot act like a householder, nor can a householder act like a sannyāsī, but above these two kinds of person..."
10:5010:50, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,269‎ N The activities and dress of a grhastha, or householder, are different from those of a sannyasi, one in the renounced order of life. It is impossible for one person to adopt both orders ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The activities and dress of a gṛhastha, or householder, are different from those of a sannyāsī, one in the renounced order..." current
10:4610:46, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,205‎ N The four different social orders - brahmacarya, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa - gradually train a person to come to the platform of transcendental life ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four different social orders—brahmacarya, gṛhastha, vānaprastha and sannyāsa—gradually train a person to come to t..." current
10:4310:43, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,391‎ N The Vedic activities are so designed that the conditioned soul who has come to enjoy the material world may do so under direction so that at the end he becomes detached from such material enjoyment and is eligible to enter into the transcendental position ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic activities are so designed that the conditioned soul who has come to enjoy the material world may do so under direct..."
06:2406:24, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,591‎ One should not try to imitate Lord Siva; rather, one should strictly follow one's prescribed occupational duties. One should never vilify a great personality like Lord Siva ‎No edit summary current
06:1906:19, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,241‎ N Although the most dear Lord Siva appears not to observe all the rules and regulations of the Vedas, he is not affected by such disobedience, but a common man who wants to imitate Lord Siva is mistaken ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the most dear Lord Śiva appears not to observe all the rules and regulations of the Vedas, he is not affected by suc..."
06:1306:13, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,105‎ N The behavior of the most elevated transcendentalist and that of the most fallen conditioned soul appears to be the same ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The behavior of the most elevated transcendentalist and that of the most fallen conditioned soul appears to be the same."}} {{..."
06:0906:09, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,129‎ N In order to save her husband from the charge that he employed his wife, Sati, to kill Daksa because he could not do so due to his inferior position, she decided to give up her body ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in order to save her husband from the charge that he employed his wife, Satī, to kill Dakṣa because he could not do so due..." current
06:0106:01, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,057‎ N Since it is recommended that vaisyas and sudras should immediately give up their bodies upon hearing blasphemy of an exalted person like Lord Siva, she decided to give up her life ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since it is recommended that vaiśyas and śūdras should immediately give up their bodies upon hearing blasphemy of an exalte..."

16:5616:56, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,257‎ N Sati decided to give up her body because she thought herself to be among the sudras and vaisyas. As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.32), striyo vaisyas tatha sudrah. Women, laborers and the mercantile class are on the same level ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī decided to give up her body because she thought herself to be among the śūdras and vaiśyas. As stated in Bhagavad-gī..." current
16:5316:53, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,516‎ N If one happens to be a ksatriya he has the power to punish any man; therefore a ksatriya should at once cut out the tongue of the vilifier and kill him. But as far as the vaisyas and sudras are concerned, they should immediately give up their bodies ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one happens to be a kṣatriya he has the power to punish any man; therefore a kṣatriya should at once cut out the tongue..."
16:4816:48, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,537‎ N If one is a brahmana he should not give up his body because by doing so he would be responsible for killing a brahmana; therefore a brahmana should leave the place or block his ears so that he will not hear the blasphemy ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is a brāhmaṇa he should not give up his body because by doing so he would be responsible for killing a brāhmaṇa;..."
16:4516:45, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,013‎ N The instruction set forth here in Srimad-Bhagavatam is that one should not tolerate at any cost the activities of a person who vilifies or blasphemes an authority ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The instruction set forth here in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is that one should not tolerate at any cost the activities of a person..."
16:3716:37, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,148‎ N The answer to that argument is that Sati was not vilifying but defending. If possible she should have cut out Daksa's tongue because he blasphemed Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The answer to that argument is that Satī was not vilifying but defending. If possible she should have cut out Dakṣa's tongu..."
16:3116:31, 12 September 2020 diff hist +33‎ Daksa could defend himself by saying that since he was a Prajapati, the master of many living creatures and one of great officers of great universal affairs, his position was so exalted that Sati should accept his good qualities instead of vilifying him ‎No edit summary current
16:3116:31, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,291‎ N Daksa could defend himself by saying that since he was a Prajapati, the master of many living creatures and one of great officers of great universal affairs, his position was so exalted that Sati should accept his good qualities instead of vilifying him ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|", Dakṣa could also defend himself by saying that since he was a Prajāpati, the master of many living creatures and one of t..."
15:4315:43, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,873‎ N The argument offered by Sati is that a person who vilifies a great personality is the lowest of all creatures ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The argument offered by Satī is that a person who vilifies a great personality is the lowest of all creatures"}} {{notes|}} {..." current
15:3915:39, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,619‎ She (Sati) did not actually come to her father's house to participate in the function, although before coming she pleaded with her husband that she wanted to see her sisters and her mother. That was a plea only ‎No edit summary current
15:3515:35, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,348‎ N When she (Sati) was unable to convince her father, she gave up the body he had given her ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When she was unable to convince her father, she gave up the body he had given her"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{compl..."
15:3215:32, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,562‎ N Actually at heart she (Sati) maintained the idea that she would convince her father, Daksa, that it was useless to continue being envious of Lord Siva. That was her main purpose ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for actually at heart she maintained the idea that she would convince her father, Dakṣa, that it was useless to continue bei..."
15:2915:29, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,615‎ N She (Sati) did not actually come to her father's house to participate in the function, although before coming she pleaded with her husband that she wanted to see her sisters and her mother. That was a plea only ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". She did not actually come to her father's house to participate in the function, although before coming she pleaded with her..."
15:2615:26, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,455‎ N The position of Lord Siva is accepted by Lord Brahma, so Daksa, Sati's father, should also recognize him. That was the point of Sati's statement ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The position of Lord Śiva is accepted by Lord Brahmā, so Dakṣa, Satī's father, should also recognize him. That was the po..."
12:4012:40, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,536‎ N Yanti deva-vrata devan. By worshiping demigods one can elevate himself to the abodes of demigods; similarly, by worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead one can be elevated to spiritual kingdom. This is stated in different places in Vedic literature ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yānti deva-vratā devān. By worshiping demigods one can elevate himself to the abodes of the demigods; similarly, by worship..."
12:3712:37, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,597‎ N It is stated in the Bhagavad-gita that if one wants to worship a particular demigod, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is sitting in everyone's heart, gives one greater attachment for that demigod so that one may be elevated to the demigod's abode ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also stated in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"that if one wants to worship a particular demigod, the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
12:3012:30, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,462‎ N These descriptions are in the Vedic literature. Whenever we find that a demigod occupies a position apparently more elevated than that of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, it is just to draw the devotee's attention to that particular demigod ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These descriptions are in the Vedic literature. Whenever we find that a demigod occupies a position apparently more elevated t..."
12:2412:24, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,219‎ N Lord Siva is described in the Brahma-samhita to be like curd or yogurt. Curd is not different from milk. Since milk is transformed into curd, in one sense curd is also milk ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is described in the Brahma-saṁhitā to be like curd or yogurt. Curd is not different from milk. Since milk is tra..."
12:2112:21, 12 September 2020 diff hist +5,977‎ N The conclusion that Lord Visnu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead is confirmed in every scripture ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the conclusion that Lord Viṣṇu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead is confirmed in every scripture"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
12:1912:19, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,170‎ N In many Puranas it is sometimes asserted that a demigod is elevated to such a high position that he is almost on an equal level with the Supreme Personality of Godhead ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In many Purāṇas it is sometimes asserted that a demigod is elevated to such a high position that he is almost on an equal l..."
12:1512:15, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,460‎ N Great sages like Marici, Atri, Bhrgu and the others among the nine great sages who are descendants of Brahma also respect Lord Siva in such a way because they all know that Lord Siva is not an ordinary living entity ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great sages like Marīci, Atri, Bhṛgu and the others among the nine great sages who are descendants of Brahmā also respect..."
12:1212:12, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,228‎ N Here (in SB 4.4.16) it is mentioned that even personalities like Brahma accept the so-called inauspicious flowers and the dust of the lotus feet of Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here it is mentioned that even personalities like Brahmā accept the so-called inauspicious flowers and the dust of the lotus..."
12:0912:09, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,230‎ N Lord Siva's position is constitutionally higher than that of Lord Brahma, although Lord Siva appeared as the son of Brahma ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva's position is constitutionally higher than that of Lord Brahmā, although Lord Śiva appeared as the son of Brahmā..."
10:5610:56, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,383‎ N Sometimes, when there is no ordinary living entity available, the post of Brahma is occupied by an expansion of Lord Visnu, but generally this post is occupied by a greatly pious living entity within this universe ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, when there is no ordinary living entity available, the post of Brahmā is occupied by an expansion of Lord Viṣṇ..."
10:5010:50, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,349‎ N He (Siva) is neither on the level of the Supreme Personality of Godhead nor on the level of the ordinary living entities. Brahma is in almost all cases an ordinary living entity ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is neither on the level of the Supreme Personality of Godhead nor on the level of the ordinary living entities. Brahmā is..."
10:4610:46, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,476‎ N Since Sati was a chaste woman and the wife of Lord Siva, it was her duty to establish the elevated position of Lord Siva, not only by sentiment but by facts. Lord Siva is not an ordinary living entity. This is the conclusion of Vedic scripture ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Satī was a chaste woman and the wife of Lord Śiva, it was her duty to establish the elevated position of Lord Śiva, n..."
10:4310:43, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,511‎ N Sati said: Although he (Siva) appears inauspicious, why do personalities like Brahma respect the dust of his lotus feet and place on their heads with great respect those very garlands which are condemned by you - Daksa ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he appears inauspicious, why do personalities like Brahmā respect the dust of his lotus feet and place on their head..."
10:4010:40, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,242‎ N Sati said: You (Daksa) have shown so many defects, but you do not know that his (Siva's) position is always transcendental ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have shown so many defects, but you do not know that his position is always transcendental"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahnav..."
10:3710:37, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,440‎ N First she (Sati) said, "You call Lord Siva inauspicious because he associates with demons in crematoriums, covers his body with the ashes of the dead, and garlands himself with the skulls of human beings ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First she said"|"You call Lord Śiva inauspicious because he associates with demons in crematoriums, covers his body with the..."
10:3310:33, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,149‎ N It is useless to condemn a great personality like Lord Siva, and this is being stated by his wife, Sati, to establish the supremacy of her husband ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is useless to condemn a great personality like Lord Śiva, and this is being stated by his wife, Satī, to establish the su..."
10:3010:30, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,261‎ N He is the friend of everyone - the common men, the elevated men and the devotees of the Lord - so no one should disrespect or create enmity towards Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he is the friend of everyone—the common men, the elevated men and the devotees of the Lord—so no one should disrespect or..." current
10:2510:25, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,464‎ N It was not good for Daksa to create enmity towards him. Even Vaisnavas, who are above both the ordinary and the elevated men in this world, also worship Lord Siva as the greatest Vaisnava ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it was not good for Dakṣa to create enmity towards him. Even Vaiṣṇavas, who are above both the ordinary and the elevated..."
10:2210:22, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,522‎ N These four principles of material life - religion, economic development, sense gratification and liberation - exist, and Lord Siva is the friend of both the ordinary man and the man who is elevated in spiritual knowledge ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These four principles of material life—religion, economic development, sense gratification and liberation—exist, and Lord..."
09:5309:53, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,595‎ N People generally practice religion for economic development, to get some money, for by getting money they can satisfy their senses. But when they are frustrated they want spiritual brahmananda, or merging into the Supreme ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". People generally practice religion for economic development, to get some money, for by getting money they can satisfy their..."
09:5009:50, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,270‎ N One who understands that he is not the material body but is spirit soul is liberated from ignorance. Lord Siva also offers that facility ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who understands that he is not the material body but is spirit soul is liberated from ignorance. Lord Śiva also offers th..."
09:4509:45, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,313‎ N Ordinarily there are two classes of men. One class, who are grossly materialistic, want material prosperity, and their desires are fulfilled if they worship Lord Siva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ordinarily there are two classes of men. One class, who are grossly materialistic, want material prosperity, and their desires..." current
09:4109:41, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,081‎ N It is also enjoined in the Vaisnaviya Purana that Visnu, or Narayana, is the exalted Supreme Personality of Godhead, and no one should be compared to Him as equal, even Lord Siva or Lord Brahma, not to speak of other demigods ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also enjoined in the Vaiṣṇavīya Purāṇa that Viṣṇu, or Nārāyaṇa, is the exalted Supreme Personality of Go..."
09:3809:38, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,828‎ N One should not make the mistake of considering Lord Siva and Lord Visnu to be on the same level. That is also an atheistic idea ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not, however, make the mistake of considering Lord Śiva and Lord Viṣṇu to be on the same level. That is also a..."
09:3509:35, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,338‎ N The auspicious position of Lord Siva is realized if one takes to the worship of Visnu, because Lord Siva says in the Siva Purana that the topmost worship is worship of Lord Visnu. Lord Siva is worshiped because he is the greatest devotee of Lord Visnu ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the auspicious position of Lord Śiva is realized if one takes to the worship of Viṣṇu, because Lord Śiva says in the Śi..."
09:3209:32, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,148‎ N Sattvam visuddham vasudeva-sabditam: Lord Siva is always in meditation on the lotus feet of Vasudeva, Sri Krsna ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sattvaṁ viśuddhaṁ vasudeva-śabditam: Lord Śiva is always in meditation on the lotus feet of Vāsudeva, Śrī Kṛṣṇ..." current
09:2909:29, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,003‎ N If he is intelligent enough, he (a devotee of Siva) should continue to act in the way of Lord Siva, for Lord Siva is always absorbed in the thought of Vasudeva ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he is intelligent enough, however, he should continue to act in the way of Lord Siva, for Lord Siva is always absorbed in t..." current
09:2609:26, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,246‎ N One has to understand one's relationship with Supreme Soul. If one is actually a devotee of Lord Siva, he comes to platform of spiritual realization, but if he is not intelligent enough, then he stops at that point, only realizing that he is spirit soul ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one has to understand one's relationship with the Supreme Soul. If one is actually a devotee of Lord Śiva, he comes to the pl..." current
09:1909:19, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,101‎ N Siva means "auspicious," and devotees of Lord Siva gradually come to the platform of spiritual identification, but that is not all. Auspicious life begins from the point of spiritual identification. But there are still more duties ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śiva means "auspicious," and devotees of Lord Śiva gradually come to the platform of spiritual identification, but that is n..."

16:3216:32, 11 September 2020 diff hist +4,082‎ N Siva means mangala, or auspicious. Within the body the soul is auspicious. Aham brahmasmi: "I am Brahman." This realization is auspicious. As long as one does not realize his identity as the soul, whatever he does is inauspicious ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śiva means maṅgala, or auspicious. Within the body the soul is auspicious. Ahaṁ brahmāsmi: "I am Brahman." This realizat..."
14:1114:11, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,788‎ N If such persons (who identify the body with the soul) take shelter of Lord Siva, gradually they will understand that they are not the material body but are spirit soul ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"f such persons take shelter of Lord Śiva, gradually they will understand that they are not the material body but are spirit s..."
14:0514:05, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,839‎ N Since Lord Siva is the greatest soul among the living entities within this material world, his name, Siva, is very auspicious for persons who identify the body with the soul ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Lord Śiva is the greatest soul among the living entities within this material world, his name, Śiva, is very auspiciou..." current
13:5613:56, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,128‎ N One who has such (bodily) concept of life is considered to be in the class of animals like cows and asses ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has such a concept of life is considered to be in the class of animals like cows and asses"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ja..."
13:5413:54, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,735‎ N Generally, less intelligent men misidentify in that way, and they act in the bodily concept of life. Thus they are subject to commit more and more offenses at the lotus feet of great souls ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, less intelligent men misidentify in that way, and they act in the bodily concept of life. Thus they are subject to..."
13:5113:51, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,476‎ N King Daksa was deeply engrossed in a misconception because he identified the body with the soul. He offended the lotus feet of Lord Siva because he thought that his body, being the father of the body of Sati, was superior to Lord Siva's ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Dakṣa was deeply engrossed in a misconception because he identified the body with the soul. He offended the lotus feet..."
13:4113:41, 11 September 2020 diff hist +133‎ An offender glides down more and more; therefore he naturally continues to commit offenses at the feet of the great soul ‎No edit summary current
13:3913:39, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,632‎ N Mahiyasam pada-rajo-'bhisekam: the dust of the lotus feet of great personalities offers all good to the recipient, but the same dust can also do harm. Those who are offenders at the lotus feet of a great personality dry up; their godly qualities diminish ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"mahīyasāṁ pāda-rajo-'bhiṣekam: the dust of the lotus feet of great personalities offers all good to the recipient, but..."
13:3713:37, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,619‎ N Everything depends on the strength of the recipient. For example, due to the scorching sunshine many vegetables and flowers dry up, and many grow luxuriantly. Thus it is the recipient that causes growth and dwindling ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything depends on the strength of the recipient. For example, due to the scorching sunshine many vegetables and flowers dr..."
13:1513:15, 11 September 2020 diff hist +4,334‎ N Sati accused her father: A man becomes the greatest soul by accepting the goodness of others' qualities, but by unnecessarily considering others' good qualities to be bad, you have become the lowest of the fallen souls ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sati accused her father"|"A man becomes the greatest soul by accepting the goodness of others' qualities, but by unnecessarily..."
13:1213:12, 11 September 2020 diff hist +4,182‎ N Sati accused her father: Because of your accepting his good qualities to be bad, instead of your becoming the most exalted soul you have become the most fallen ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sati accused her father"|"Because of your accepting his good qualities to be bad, instead of your becoming the most exalted so..." current
13:0413:04, 11 September 2020 diff hist +4,244‎ N Sati accused her father: You are just the opposite. Although Lord Siva has so many good qualities and no bad qualities at all, you have accepted him as bad and found fault with him ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī accused her father: You are just the opposite. Although Lord Śiva has so many good qualities and no bad qualities at al..."
13:0113:01, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,931‎ N Lord Siva accepted his (devotee's) bad qualities as magnificently good qualities ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Lord Śiva accepted his bad qualities as magnificently good qualities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{comple..." current
12:3512:35, 11 September 2020 diff hist +4,310‎ N Once a devotee of Lord Siva wanted the benediction that whenever he touched someone on the head, that person's head would at once be separated from his trunk. Lord Siva agreed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"once a devotee of Lord Śiva wanted the benediction that whenever he touched someone on the head, that person's head would at..." current
12:2312:23, 11 September 2020 diff hist +4,200‎ N Lord Siva is also called Asutosa, which refers to one who is satisfied very easily and who offers to any person the highest level of benediction ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is also called Āśutoṣa, which refers to one who is satisfied very easily and who offers to any person the highe..."
11:2011:20, 11 September 2020 diff hist +4,310‎ A dvija is not an ordinary man but one who has studied Vedic literature from a spiritual master and can discriminate between good and bad. It is supposed that he understands logic and philosophy. Sati put before him (Daksa) sound arguments ‎No edit summary
11:1611:16, 11 September 2020 diff hist +4,066‎ N King Daksa is addressed here (in SB 4.4.12) by his daughter Sati as dvija, twice-born. Twice-born refers to the higher classes of men, namely the brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Dakṣa is addressed here by his daughter Satī as dvija, twice-born. Twice-born refers to the higher classes of men, nam..."
11:1311:13, 11 September 2020 diff hist +2,608‎ N Other sages and learned brahmanas were present, but they were not envious of Lord Siva, although they were all dependent on Daksa. Therefore no one but Daksa could be envious of Lord Siva. That was the accusation of Sati ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Other sages and learned brāhmaṇas were present, but they were not envious of Lord Śiva, although they were all dependent o..."
11:1011:10, 11 September 2020 diff hist +2,694‎ N He is equal to everyone; no one is his enemy, and no one is his friend, but one who is envious by nature can become the enemy of Lord Siva. Therefore Sati accused her father (Daksa) : No one but you could be envious of Lord Siva or be his enemy ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore he is equal to everyone; no one is his enemy, and no one is his friend, but one who is envious by nature can become..."
11:0611:06, 11 September 2020 diff hist +2,785‎ In Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.29) the Lord says, samo'ham sarva-bhutesu: "I am equal to all living entities." Similarly, Lord Siva is a qualitative incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, so he has almost the same qualities as the Supreme Lord ‎No edit summary current
11:0611:06, 11 September 2020 diff hist +2,786‎ N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.29) the Lord says, samo'ham sarva-bhutesu: "I am equal to all living entities." Similarly, Lord Siva is a qualitative incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, so he has almost the same qualities as the Supreme Lord ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|" the Lord says, samo'haṁ sarva-bhūteṣu: "I am equal to all living entities." Similarly, Lord Śiva i..."
10:4910:49, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,794‎ N One should not be tolerant when a person is offensive towards Visnu or a Vaisnava ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not be tolerant when a person is offensive towards Viṣṇu or a Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCand..." current

15:1015:10, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,365‎ N Narottama dasa Thakura said, krodha bhakta-dvesi jane. We have anger, and that anger can be a great quality when directed against a person who is envious of the Supreme Personality of Godhead or His devotee ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura said, krodha bhakta-dveṣi jane. We have anger, and that anger can be a great quality when directe..."
15:0815:08, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,124‎ When Visnu or a Vaisnava is blasphemed or dishonored, one should be very angry ‎No edit summary current
15:0615:06, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,283‎ N When Sati saw that her father was performing great sacrifices but had no respect for the greatest devotee, Lord Siva, she was very angry. This is fitting; when Visnu or a Vaisnava is insulted, one should be angry ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Satī saw that her father was performing great sacrifices but had no respect for the greatest devotee, Lord Śiva, she wa..."
15:0315:03, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,159‎ N One who has developed love for Visnu must develop love and respect for Visnu's devotees. Lord Siva is considered the foremost personality amongst the Vaisnavas. Vaisnavanam yatha sambhuh ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has developed love for Visnu must develop love and respect for Visnu's devotees. Lord Siva is considered the foremost..."
14:5714:57, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,295‎ N One may prosecute the Vedic injunctions of offering sacrifices and other fruitive activities, but if by such activities one does not develop attraction for Visnu, they are useless labors ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may prosecute the Vedic injunctions of offering sacrifices and other fruitive activities, but if by such activities one do..."
14:5214:52, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,340‎ N To derive personal material benefits for sense gratification is the reason persons like Daksa and his followers perform sacrifices. Such sacrifices are condemned here as a labor of love without actual profit. This is confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To derive personal material benefits for sense gratification is the reason persons like Dakṣa and his followers perform sacr..."
14:4214:42, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,194‎ N The Lord says, bhoktaram yajna-tapasam. He is the actual beneficiary of all sacrifices. Not knowing this fact, less intelligent men offer sacrifices for some material benefit ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says, bhoktāraṁ yajña-tapasām. He is the actual beneficiary of all sacrifices. Not knowing this fact, less intel..."
14:4014:40, 10 September 2020 diff hist −8‎ The process of offering sacrifices is especially meant to satisfy Visnu, who is called Yajnesa because He is the enjoyer of the fruits of all sacrifice. Bhagavad-gita (BG 5.29) also confirms this fact ‎No edit summary current
14:3914:39, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,282‎ N The process of offering sacrifices is especially meant to satisfy Visnu, who is called Yajnesa because He is the enjoyer of the fruits of all sacrifice. Bhagavad-gita (BG 5.29) also confirms this fact ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process of offering sacrifices is especially meant to satisfy Viṣṇu, who is called Yajñeśa because He is the enjoyer..."
14:3414:34, 10 September 2020 diff hist +3,005‎ N When she (Sati) marked the insult, she became greatly angry, and she looked at her father so angrily that Daksa appeared to burn in her vision ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When she marked the insult, she became greatly angry, and she looked at her father so angrily that Dakṣa appeared to burn in..." current
14:1314:13, 10 September 2020 diff hist +3,148‎ N To see her relatives, her sisters and mother, was not so important; even when she (Sati) was received by her mother and sisters she did not care, for she was most concerned that her husband (Siva) was being insulted in the sacrifice ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To see her relatives, her sisters and mother, was not so important; even when she was received by her mother and sisters she d..."
14:0914:09, 10 September 2020 diff hist +3,109‎ N She (Sati) was not sorry for herself, for she was ready to come to her father's (Daksa's) house without being invited, but she wanted to see whether or not her husband (Siva) was being respected ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She was not sorry for herself, for she was ready to come to her father's house without being invited, but she wanted to see wh..."
13:5613:56, 10 September 2020 diff hist +2,348‎ N Because of her association with Lord Siva, Daksa forgot all his affection for his daughter (Sati), and this very much aggrieved her ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because of her association with Lord Śiva, Dakṣa forgot all his affection for his daughter, and this very much aggrieved he..."
13:5313:53, 10 September 2020 diff hist +2,487‎ N Sati did not accept the greetings offered by her sisters and mother, for she was not at all satisfied by her father's silence. Sati was the youngest child of Daksa, and she knew that she was his pet ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī did not accept the greetings offered by her sisters and mother, for she was not at all satisfied by her father's silence..." current
13:4713:47, 10 September 2020 diff hist +2,255‎ N Women are naturally softhearted, but men are sometimes very hardhearted ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Women are naturally softhearted, but men are sometimes very hardhearted"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete|..."
13:4413:44, 10 September 2020 diff hist +2,667‎ N Although the men present were very learned brahmanas and demigods, they were afraid of their superior, Daksa, and because they knew that their welcoming Sati would displease him, although in their minds they wanted to receive her, they could not do so ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the men present were very learned brahmanas and demigods, they were afraid of their superior, Daksa, and because they..."
13:3513:35, 10 September 2020 diff hist +2,592‎ N The mother and sisters of Sati could not follow the others, who did not receive Sati very well. Due to natural affection, they immediately embraced her with tears in their eyes and with loving feelings ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mother and sisters of Satī could not follow the others, who did not receive Satī very well. Due to natural affection, th..."
06:4306:43, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,492‎ N The animals gathered were not meant to be killed and eaten. The real purpose of a sacrifice was not to replace a slaughterhouse but to test a Vedic mantra by giving an animal new life. Animals were used to test the power of Vedic mantras, not for meat ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The animals gathered were not meant to be killed and eaten. The real purpose of a sacrifice was not to replace a slaughterhous..."
06:3906:39, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,351‎ N The great sages and realized souls assembled were performing yajnas, and their realization was tested by animal sacrifice, just as, in modern science, tests are made on animals to determine the effectiveness of a particular medicine ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sages and realized souls assembled were performing yajñas, and their realization was tested by animal sacrifice, ju..." current
06:3606:36, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,256‎ N Another significant point in this verse (SB 4.4.6) is that there were animals for sacrifice. That these animals were meant for sacrifice does not mean that they were meant to be killed ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another significant point in this verse is that there were animals for sacrifice. That these animals were meant for sacrifice..."
06:3206:32, 10 September 2020 diff hist +4,393‎ N Indirectly this indicates Lord Caitanya, who is accompanied by His associates Nityananda, Advaita and others. That is the process of performing yajna in this age ‎ Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indirectly this indicates Lord Caitanya, who is accompanied by His associates Nityānanda, Advaita and others. That is the pro..." current

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