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17 April 2021
- 03:2303:23, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,633 N The gopis, being young girls, approached Krsna because He was a beautiful young boy. From the external point of view, they approached the Lord out of lust, and the Lord danced with them at midnight Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs, being young girls, approached Kṛṣṇa because He was a beautiful young boy. From the external point of view, t..." current
- 03:1803:18, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,393 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.29.15) it is stated that if one approaches the Supreme Lord even out of lust, anger or fear (kamam krodham bhayam), he is purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is stated that if one approaches the Supreme Lord even out of lust, anger or fear (kāmaṁ krodhaṁ bhayam), he is purifi..." current
- 03:1303:13, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,575 N If a devotee approaches the Supreme Personality of Godhead for an immoral or improper purpose, he nonetheless becomes purified; the Lord does not become infected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a devotee approaches the Supreme Personality of Godhead for an immoral or improper purpose, he nonetheless becomes purified..." current
- 03:0603:06, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,060 N The sun makes the filthy place pure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the sun makes the filthy place pure"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-04-17T03:06:48Z}} {{las..." current
- 03:0303:03, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,499 N The sun absorbs water from the surface of the earth, but it does not absorb water only from the sea. It also absorbs water from filthy sewers and ditches containing urine and other impure substances. The sun is not polluted by absorbing such water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the sun absorbs water from the surface of the earth, but it does not absorb water only from the sea. It also absorbs water fro..."
- 02:5802:58, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,438 N One may consider certain acts of a supremely powerful person to be immoral by mundane calculations, but this is not actually the case Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may consider certain acts of a supremely powerful person to be immoral by mundane calculations, but this is not actually t..."
- 02:5402:54, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,548 N Mundane rascals cannot understand that whatever Krsna does, being absolute in nature, is all-good. This quality of the Lord is explained in Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 10.33.29 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mundane rascals cannot understand that whatever Kṛṣṇa does, being absolute in nature, is all-good. This quality of the L..." current
- 02:4702:47, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,654 N Krsna explains in the Bhagavad-gita: Those miscreants who are grossly foolish, who are lowest among mankind, whose knowledge is stolen by illusion, and who partake of the atheistic nature of demons do not surrender unto Me - BG 7.15 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa explains in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"Those miscreants who are grossly foolish, who are lowest among mankind, whose kn..."
16 April 2021
- 15:0515:05, 16 April 2021 diff hist +6,775 N Not understanding the transcendental behavior of the SPG, these (mundane) rascals slur His character and immediately fall into the category of miscreants - rascals, lowest among men, demons and those whose knowledge is taken away by the illusory energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not understanding the transcendental behavior of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, these rascals slur His character and imme..." current
- 14:5814:58, 16 April 2021 diff hist +6,956 N Mundane rascals, who cannot understand the absolute nature of the Personality of Godhead, sometimes call Lord Sri Krsna immoral, but they do not know that His seemingly immoral activities, which are not kept secret, afford pleasure to the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mundane rascals, who cannot understand the absolute nature of the Personality of Godhead, sometimes call Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇ..." current
- 14:5314:53, 16 April 2021 diff hist +6,391 N In the material world, theft is criminal, but in the spiritual world the Lord’s stealing is a source of transcendental bliss Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, theft is criminal, but in the spiritual world the Lord’s stealing is a source of transcendental bliss..." current
- 14:4914:49, 16 April 2021 diff hist +6,275 N He (Lord Gopinatha) had stolen the pot of sweet rice, and this was not kept a secret because His act of stealing is a source of great transcendental bliss Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had stolen the pot of sweet rice, and this was not kept a secret because His act of stealing is a source of great transcend..." current
- 14:4314:43, 16 April 2021 diff hist +6,337 N The difference between the Absolute Truth and relative truth is explained here (in CC Madhya 4.133). Lord Gopinatha has openly declared herein that He is a thief Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The difference between the Absolute Truth and relative truth is explained here. Lord Gopīnātha has openly declared herein th..."
- 14:3314:33, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,020 N The devotee is expected to accept all nine processes of devotional service, but even if only one process is properly executed, he can still attain the highest position (paramahamsa) and go back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee is expected to accept all nine processes of devotional service, but even if only one process is properly executed,..."
- 14:3114:31, 16 April 2021 diff hist +18 As stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 7.5.23), there are nine kinds of devotional service: hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worship of the Deity, praying, carrying out orders, serving Him as a friend and sacrificing everything for the Lord No edit summary
- 14:2714:27, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,595 N Engaging in Deity worship is as good as chanting, hearing or remembering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"engaging in Deity worship is as good as chanting, hearing or remembering"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current
- 14:2414:24, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,206 N Although each process (of devotional service) appears distinct, when one is situated on the absolute platform he can see that they are identical. For instance, hearing is as good as chanting, and remembering is as good as chanting or hearing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although each process appears distinct, when one is situated on the absolute platform he can see that they are identical. For..." current
- 14:1814:18, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,222 N As stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 7.5.23), there are nine kinds of devotional service: hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worship of the Deity, praying, carrying out orders, serving Him as a friend and sacrificing everything for the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"there are nine kinds of devotional service: hearing (śravaṇam), chanting (kīrtanam), r..."
- 14:1214:12, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,687 N Chanting the Lord’s holy names and engaging in His service are identical Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Chanting the Lord’s holy names and engaging in His service are identical"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL..." current
- 14:0814:08, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,239 N As stated by Srinivasa Acarya in his prayers to the Gosvamis: nama-gana-natibhih. A paramahamsa devotee is always engaged in chanting and rendering loving service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by Śrīnivāsa Ācārya in his prayers to the Gosvāmīs: nāma-gāna-natibhiḥ. A paramahaṁsa devotee is always..." current
- 14:0314:03, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,865 N Chanting can be executed anywhere, either inside or outside the temple. Madhavendra Puri even sat down in a vacant marketplace to perform his chanting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"chanting can be executed anywhere, either inside or outside the temple. Mādhavendra Purī even sat down in a vacant marketpla..." current
- 13:5913:59, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,141 N Even in the paramahamsa stage, one cannot give up chanting. Haridasa Thakura and the Gosvamis were all engaged in chanting a fixed number of rounds; therefore chanting on beads is very important for everyone, even though one may become a paramahamsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even in the paramahaṁsa stage, one cannot give up chanting. Haridāsa Ṭhākura and the Gosvāmīs were all engaged in chan..." current
- 13:5213:52, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,047 N Although Madhavendra Puri was not interested in eating and sleeping, his interest in chanting the maha-mantra was as acute as if he were an aspiring transcendentalist rather than a paramahamsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Mādhavendra Purī was not interested in eating and sleeping, his interest in chanting the mahā-mantra was as acute..." current
- 13:4613:46, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,443 N He (Madhavendra Puri) left the temple (of Gopinatha) without saying anything to anyone. The paramahamsa is therefore called vijita-sad-guna. He must conquer the six material qualities - kama, krodha, lobha, moha, matsarya and ksudha-trsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he left the temple without saying anything to anyone. The paramahaṁsa is therefore called vijita-ṣaḍ-guṇa. He must con..." current
- 13:3413:34, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,362 Seeing the food uncovered before the Deity, Madhavendra Puri desired to taste a little of it so that he could prepare a similar sweet rice for his Gopala. Madhavendra Puri was so strict, however, that he considered this to be an offense No edit summary current
- 11:5811:58, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,055 N No one should be given a chance to even see it (the food which will be offered to the Deity). However, when it is brought before the Deity, it must be uncovered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no one should be given a chance to even see it. However, when it is brought before the Deity, it must be uncovered"}} {{notes|..." current
- 11:5411:54, 16 April 2021 diff hist +2,963 N Those who are not accustomed to following the advanced regulative devotional principles may desire to eat the food (which will be offered to the Deity), and that is an offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are not accustomed to following the advanced regulative devotional principles may desire to eat the food, and that i..." current
- 11:4911:49, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,132 It is advisable that food being offered to the Deity be covered when taken from the kitchen to the Deity room; in that way, others may not see it No edit summary current
- 11:4511:45, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,244 N In the paramahamsa stage one conquers the desire for sleep, food and sense gratification. One remains a humble, meek mendicant engaged in the service of the Lord day and night. Madhavendra Puri had attained this paramahamsa stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the paramahaṁsa stage one conquers the desire for sleep, food and sense gratification. One remains a humble, meek mendica..."
- 11:4011:40, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,080 N A paramahamsa simply engages exclusively in the service of the Lord without caring even for eating or sleeping. It was stated about the six Gosvamis: nidrahara-viharakadi-vijitau Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a paramahaṁsa simply engages exclusively in the service of the Lord without caring even for eating or sleeping. It was state..." current
- 11:3511:35, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,266 N Ayacita-vrtti means being accustomed to refrain from begging, and ajagara-vrtti indicates one who is compared to a python, the big snake that makes no effort to acquire food but rather allows food to come automatically within its mouth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ayācita-vṛtti means being accustomed to refrain from begging, and ājagara-vṛtti indicates one who is compared to a pytho..." current
- 11:3011:30, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,070 N A sannyasi can beg from door to door just to collect food, but a paramahamsa who has taken ayacita-vrtti, or ajagara-vrtti, does not ask anyone for food. If someone offers him food voluntarily, he eats Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sannyāsī can beg from door to door just to collect food, but a paramahaṁsa who has taken ayācita-vṛtti, or ājagara-v..." current
- 11:2611:26, 16 April 2021 diff hist +2,619 N This is the paramahamsa stage (described in CC Madhya 4.123), the highest stage for a sannyasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the paramahaṁsa stage, the highest stage for a sannyāsī"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi..." current
- 08:3908:39, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,135 N Diksa actually means initiating a disciple with transcendental knowledge by which he becomes freed from all material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dīkṣā actually means initiating a disciple with transcendental knowledge by which he becomes freed from all material conta..."
- 08:3408:34, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,117 Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu indicated that it does not matter whether the spiritual master is a grhastha (householder), a sannyasi or even a sudra No edit summary current
- 08:3208:32, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,636 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu gave us His opinion in the verse kiba vipra kiba nyasi, etc. This indicates that the Lord understood the weakness of society in its maintaining that only a grhastha-brahmana should be a spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu gave us His opinion in the verse kibā vipra kibā nyāsī, etc. This indicates that the Lord under..."
- 08:2708:27, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,753 A spiritual master from the sannyasa order has very little opportunity to perform arcana, Deity worship, but when one accepts a spiritual master from the transcendental sannyasis, the principle of Deity worship is not at all neglected No edit summary current
- 08:2408:24, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,860 N Actually, people beg to be initiated by householder brahmanas just to become successful in the varnasrama institution or to become free from material desires. It is therefore necessary for a spiritual master in the grhastha-asrama to be a strict Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, people beg to be initiated by these householder brāhmaṇas just to become successful in the varṇāśrama institu..."
- 08:1408:14, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,793 N When a person is initiated, it is assumed that he has become a brahmana; without being initiated by a proper brahmana, one cannot be converted into a brahmana. In other words, unless one is a brahmana, he cannot make another a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person is initiated, it is assumed that he has become a brāhmaṇa; without being initiated by a proper brāhmaṇa, o..."
- 08:0808:08, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,418 N This statement (of Caitanya in CC Madhya 8.128) is supported by Sri Madhavendra Puri. According to the pancaratra injunction, only a householder brahmana can initiate. Others cannot Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This statement is supported by Śrī Mādhavendra Purī. According to the pañcarātra injunction, only a householder brāhma..."
- 07:5707:57, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,484 N In this (CC Madhya 4.111) connection, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura comments that Advaita Acarya took initiation from Madhavendra Puri, who was a sannyasi in the disciplic succession of the Madhva-sampradaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura comments that Advaita Ācārya took initiation from Mādhav..."
- 07:5107:51, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,003 Although the Vedic culture was once prevalent in Malaysia, now all the inhabitants are Muslims. The Vedic culture is now lost in Malaysia, Java and Indonesia No edit summary current
- 07:5007:50, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,330 The word malaya-ja is used to indicate the sandalwood produced in Malaya Province. Sometimes the word Malaya refers to the modern country of Malaysia. Formerly this country also produced sandalwood, but now they have found it profitable to produce rubber No edit summary current
- 07:4807:48, 16 April 2021 diff hist +2,793 Sandalwood produced in Malaya is very popular. That province is situated on the western ghata, and the hill Nilagiri is sometimes known as Malaya Hill No edit summary current
- 07:4607:46, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,071 N The Deity of Gopala had been buried within the jungle for many years, and although He was installed and was offered thousands of pots of water, He still felt very hot. He therefore asked Madhavendra Puri to bring sandalwood from the Malaya province Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Deity of Gopāla had been buried within the jungle for many years, and although He was installed and was offered thousands..." current
- 07:3907:39, 16 April 2021 diff hist +2,882 N The sevaitas who have inherited their positions now assume proprietorship of the temples, and some of them are selling the Deities’ property as if it were their own. However, the temples did not originally belong to these sevaitas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sevāitas who have inherited their positions now assume proprietorship of the temples, and some of them are selling the De..." current
- 07:3307:33, 16 April 2021 diff hist +2,763 N At present, sevaitas assume the title of gosvami on the basis of their being engaged as sevaitas of the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At present, sevāitas assume the title of gosvāmī on the basis of their being engaged as sevāitas of the Deity"}} {{notes|}..." current
- 07:2907:29, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,068 N It was not that the disciples were family members of the original Gosvamis. All the Gosvamis were in the renounced order of life, and Jiva Gosvami in particular was a lifelong brahmacari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was not that the disciples were family members of the original Gosvāmīs. All the Gosvāmīs were in the renounced order o..."
- 07:2507:25, 16 April 2021 diff hist +2,971 N The disciples of the (six) Gosvamis were entrusted with the seva-puja (Deity worship) of these temples - Govinda, Gopinatha, Madana-mohana, Radha-Damodara, Syamasundara, Radha-ramana and Gokulananda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The disciples of the Gosvāmīs were entrusted with the sevā-pūjā (Deity worship) of these temples"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
- 07:2007:20, 16 April 2021 diff hist +238 The Six Gosvamis and their followers started many temples, including the temples of Govinda, Gopinatha, Madana-mohana, Radha-Damodara, Syamasundara, Radha-ramana and Gokulananda No edit summary current