User contributions for Nabakumar
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
- 07:1707:17, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,132 N This (bhakti) is the process of giving humanity the chance to awaken Krsna consciousness. Thus people can perfect their lives in all respects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the process of giving humanity the chance to awaken Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Thus people can perfect their lives in..." current
- 07:1207:12, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,459 N When the dormant propensity for bhakti is awakened, one can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead as He is. Bhaktya mam abhijanati yavan yas casmi tattvatah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the dormant propensity for bhakti is awakened, one can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead as He is. Bhaktyā m..." current
- 07:0607:06, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,458 N Hrsikena hrsikesa-sevanam bhaktir ucyate (CC Madhya 19.170). By serving the Lord, one’s senses are gradually purified. The engagement of one’s purified senses in the service of Lord Hrsikesa is called bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hṛṣīkeṇa hṛṣīkeśa-sevanaṁ bhaktir ucyate"|"By serving the Lord, one’s senses are gradually purified. The enga..."
- 07:0007:00, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,438 N The desire to satisfy the material senses will automatically diminish, and the senses will become so purified that they will be able to engage in bhakti - devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The desire to satisfy the material senses will automatically diminish, and the senses will become so purified that they will b..." current
- 06:5406:54, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,381 N Wealthy people can also be attracted to take part in these activities (construction of the temple, contribute food for prasadam). In this way everyone will become spiritually inclined, and the entire society will be converted to Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wealthy people can also be attracted to take part in these activities. In this way everyone will become spiritually inclined,..."
- 06:4606:46, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,621 Devotees should preach the gospel of devotional service and thus engage people in practical service to the Deity No edit summary current
- 06:4406:44, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,214 N Everyone should be enthusiastic to contribute to the construction of the temple for the Deity, and everyone should also contribute food for the distribution of prasadam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone should be enthusiastic to contribute to the construction of the temple for the Deity, and everyone should also contri..." current
- 06:3706:37, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,036 N This (CC Madhya 4.102) is the way to install the Deity, construct the temple and increase the property of the temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the way to install the Deity, construct the temple and increase the property of the temple"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Na..." current
- 06:2906:29, 16 April 2021 diff hist +50 Religion means abiding by the orders of Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. If one is not qualified to talk with Him and take lessons from Him, how can one understand the principles of religion No edit summary current
- 06:2806:28, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,876 N Religion means abiding by the orders of Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. If one is not qualified to talk with Him and take lessons from Him, how can one understand the principles of religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Religion means abiding by the orders of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. If one is not qualified to talk with..."
- 06:2106:21, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,985 N Today many scholars defend the science of religion, and they have some conception of the SPG, but religion without practical experience of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is no religion at all. Srimad-Bhagavatam describes this as a form of cheating Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Today many scholars defend the science of religion, and they have some conception of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but r..." current
- 06:1506:15, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,682 N One who is sincerely engaged in the service of the Lord with love and faith can talk with Krsna and receive instructions by which he can speedily return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who is sincerely engaged in the service of the Lord with love and faith can talk with Kṛṣṇa and receive instructions..." current
- 06:0806:08, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,319 N The actual mission of human life is to understand Krsna and return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The actual mission of human life is to understand Kṛṣṇa and return home, back to Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabaku..." current
- 06:0406:04, 16 April 2021 diff hist +248 Krsna confirms in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.10): To those who are constantly devoted to serving Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me No edit summary current
- 06:0206:02, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,601 N Krsna confirms in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.10): To those who are constantly devoted to serving Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To those who are constantly devoted to serving Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me"|"Kṛṣ..."
- 05:5905:59, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,780 N The more a devotee sincerely loves Krsna, the more Krsna reciprocates, so much so that a highly advanced devotee can talk with Krsna face to face. Krsna confirms this in the Bhagavad-gita - BG 10.10 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The more a devotee sincerely loves Kṛṣṇa, the more Kṛṣṇa reciprocates, so much so that a highly advanced devotee c..." current
- 05:5205:52, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,436 N In the Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.11) it is said, ye yatha mam prapadyante tams tathaiva bhajamy aham. There is a responsive cooperation between the Supreme Lord Krsna and His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said, ye yathā māṁ prapadyante tāṁs tathaiva bhajāmy aham. There is a responsive cooperation between the Supreme..." current
- 05:4205:42, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,396 N When the people are Krsna conscious, naturally the government will be so also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the people are Kṛṣṇa conscious, naturally the government will be so also"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{com..."
- 05:3705:37, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,682 When the people take to eating only prasadam offered to the Deity, all the demons will be turned into Vaisnavas No edit summary current
- 05:3305:33, 16 April 2021 diff hist +5,040 N Since eating is the first necessity in human society, those engaged in solving the problems of preparing and distributing food should take lessons from Madhavendra Puri and execute the Annakuta ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since eating is the first necessity in human society, those engaged in solving the problems of preparing and distributing food..."
- 05:2905:29, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,987 N This activity (of preparing food, offering it to the Deity and distributing) should be extended universally to stop sinful eating habits as well as other behavior befitting only demons. A demoniac civilization will never bring peace within the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This activity should be extended universally to stop sinful eating habits as well as other behavior befitting only demons. A d..." current
- 05:1805:18, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,458 The Krsna consciousness movement vigorously approves this practice of preparing food, offering it to the Deity and distributing it to the general population No edit summary current
- 05:0805:08, 16 April 2021 diff hist +5,058 N The people who came to see the Deity of Gopala brought all kinds of food to offer the Deity. They brought all the food they had in stock, and they came before the Deity not only to accept prasadam for themselves but to distribute it to others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The people who came to see the Deity of Gopāla brought all kinds of food to offer the Deity. They brought all the food they h..."
- 04:5104:51, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,840 N The perfection of human civilization depends on Krsna consciousness, which recommends Deity worship. Preparations made from vegetables, grains, milk, ghee and yogurt are offered to the Deity and then distributed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The perfection of human civilization depends on Kṛṣṇa consciousness, which recommends Deity worship. Preparations made f..."
- 04:4204:42, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,360 N Cows are the most important animal because they produce the miracle food, milk, from which we can prepare ghee and yogurt Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cows are the most important animal because they produce the miracle food, milk, from which we can prepare ghee and yogurt"}} {..."
- 04:3804:38, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,556 N The vaisyas (people engaged in agriculture and commerce) are recommended in the Bhagavad-gita to produce grains and give protection to cows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vaiśyas (people engaged in agriculture and commerce) are therefore recommended in the Bhagavad-gītā to produce grains a..." current
- 04:3404:34, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,636 N People are often frustrated with national food policies, but from the Vedic scriptures we find that if there are sufficient cows and grains, the entire food problem is solved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People are often frustrated with national food policies, but from the Vedic scriptures we find that if there are sufficient co..."
- 04:2804:28, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,568 N The Vaisnava, the perfect human being, does not accept anything not offered to the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vaiṣṇava, the perfect human being, does not accept anything not offered to the Deity"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakuma..."
- 04:1604:16, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,819 N We should understand that in order to prepare nutritious food, we require only grains, ghee, yogurt and milk. We cannot offer anything else to the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should understand that in order to prepare nutritious food, we require only grains, ghee, yogurt and milk. We cannot offer..."
- 04:0904:09, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,759 N Only demoniac people are attracted to other types of food (except grains, vegetables, ghee, milk and yogurt), which we will not even mention in this connection - of CC Madhya 4.93 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only demoniac people are attracted to other types of food, which we will not even mention in this connection"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
- 03:2803:28, 16 April 2021 diff hist 0 This offering (to the Deity) is called vaikali-bhoga, food offered at the end of the day No edit summary current
- 03:2703:27, 16 April 2021 diff hist +1,365 N This offering (to the Deity) is called vaikali-bhoga, food offered at the end of the day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This offering is called vaikāli-bhoga, food offered at the end of the day"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL..."
- 03:1703:17, 16 April 2021 diff hist +5,141 Our installation of Deities in America and in the wealthy countries of Europe should be carried out in terms of Sri Madhavendra Puri's activities No edit summary current
- 03:1203:12, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,739 N Our sampradaya is called the Madhva-Gaudiya-sampradaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our sampradāya is therefore called the Mādhva-Gauḍīya-sampradāya"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {..." current
- 03:0903:09, 16 April 2021 diff hist +5,262 N Our sampradaya belongs to the disciplic succession of Madhavendra Puri, who belonged to the Madhva-sampradaya. We are in the disciplic succession of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who was initiated by Sri Isvara Puri, a disciple of Madhavendra Puri's Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our sampradāya belongs to the disciplic succession of Mādhavendra Purī, who belonged to the Madhva-sampradāya. We are in t..."
- 03:0403:04, 16 April 2021 diff hist +5,063 N Six aratrikas are performed in the temple, and food is frequently offered to the Deity and the prasadam distributed. This is the method of worshiping the Deity according to the rules and regulations set by the predecessors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Six ārātrikas are performed in the temple, and food is frequently offered to the Deity and the prasādam distributed. This i..." current
- 02:5902:59, 16 April 2021 diff hist +5,012 N From four in the morning until ten at night (from mangala-aratrika to sayana-aratrika), there must be at least five or six brahmanas to take care of the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From four in the morning until ten at night (from maṅgala-ārātrika to śayana-ārātrika), there must be at least five or..." current
- 02:5502:55, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,993 N After installing the Deity of Gopala, Madhavendra Puri initiated all the brahmanas into Vaisnavism. He then allotted the brahmanas different types of service to the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After installing the Deity of Gopāla, Mādhavendra Purī initiated all the brāhmaṇas into Vaiṣṇavism. He then allotted..." current
- 02:4902:49, 16 April 2021 diff hist +5,103 N Madhavendra Puri confirms that even though a brahmana may be very expert, he cannot become a priest or servitor of the visnu-murti unless he is initiated in vaisnava-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mādhavendra Purī confirms that even though a brāhmaṇa may be very expert, he cannot become a priest or servitor of the vi..."
- 02:4302:43, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,780 N In order for a qualified brahmana to worship the Deity, he must be a Vaisnava. Thus the Vaisnava's position is superior to that of the brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order for such a qualified brāhmaṇa to worship the Deity, he must be a Vaiṣṇava. Thus the Vaiṣṇava’s position..."
- 02:2002:20, 16 April 2021 diff hist +294 The inhabitants of Vrndavana assembled together, decorated their cows and gave them grass. Keeping the cows in front, they began to circumambulate Govardhana Hill - SB 10.24.31-33 No edit summary current
- 02:2002:20, 16 April 2021 diff hist +6,891 The inhabitants of Vrndavana assembled together, decorated their cows and gave them grass. Keeping the cows in front, they began to circumambulate Govardhana Hill No edit summary current
- 02:1802:18, 16 April 2021 diff hist +3,861 N The inhabitants of Vrndavana assembled together, decorated their cows and gave them grass. Keeping the cows in front, they began to circumambulate Govardhana Hill - SB 10.24.31-33 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inhabitants of Vṛndāvana assembled together, decorated their cows and gave them grass. Keeping the cows in front, they..."
- 02:1502:15, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,100 N According to the instruction of Lord Krsna, Nanda Maharaja and the cowherd men called in learned brahmanas and began to worship Govardhana Hill by chanting Vedic hymns and offering prasadam - SB 10.24.31-33 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the instruction of Lord Kṛṣṇa, Nanda Mahārāja and the cowherd men called in learned brāhmaṇas and bega..."
- 02:1202:12, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,185 N The honest and simple cowherd men, headed by Nanda Maharaja, accepted Krsna’s proposal and executed in detail everything He advised. They performed Govardhana worship and circumambulation of the hill - SB 10.24.31-33 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The honest and simple cowherd men, headed by Nanda Mahārāja, accepted Kṛṣṇa’s proposal and executed in detail everyt..."
- 02:0502:05, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,264 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna advised the cowherd men to stop the Indra-yajna and begin the Govardhana-puja to chastise Indra, who was very much puffed up at being the supreme controller of the heavenly planets - SB 10.24.31-33 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, therefore advised the cowherd men to stop the Indra-yajña and begin the Gova..."
- 01:5901:59, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,772 N Prepare very nice foods of all descriptions from the grains and ghee collected for the yajna. Prepare rice, dhal, then halavah, pakora, puri and all kinds of milk preparations like sweet rice, sweetballs, sandesa, rasagulla and laddu - SB 10.24.26 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prepare very nice foods of all descriptions from the grains and ghee collected for the yajña. Prepare rice, dhal, then halava..."
- 01:5001:50, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,530 N The cowherd men performed a ceremony whereby they worshiped the cows, brahmanas & Govardhana Hill. At that time Krsna expanded Himself & declared - I am Govardhana Hill. In this way He accepted all the paraphernalia & food offered to Govardhana Hill Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they performed a ceremony whereby they worshiped the cows, brāhmaṇas and Govardhana Hill. At that time Kṛṣṇa expanded..."
- 01:4101:41, 16 April 2021 diff hist +4,180 N Formerly, at the end of Dvapara-yuga, all the cowherd men of Vrndavana had arranged to worship King Indra, but they gave this worship up, following the advice of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, at the end of Dvāpara-yuga, all the cowherd men of Vṛndāvana had arranged to worship King Indra, but they gave t..." current
- 01:3501:35, 16 April 2021 diff hist +2,503 N This has always been the system (the brahmanas are always honored first), and it is still prevalent in India, even though the caste brahmanas are not qualified. The system is still current due to the varnasrama institutional rules and regulations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This has always been the system, and it is still prevalent in India, even though the caste brāhmaṇas are not qualified. The..."