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11 November 2020
- 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..."
10 November 2020
- 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..."
9 November 2020
- 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..."
2 November 2020
- 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..."