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18 April 2021
- 02:1502:15, 18 April 2021 diff hist +3,341 N An intense lover of Krsna does not care for any number of material discomforts, scarcity, impediments or unhappiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An intense lover of Kṛṣṇa does not care for any number of material discomforts, scarcity, impediments or unhappiness"}}..." current
- 02:0902:09, 18 April 2021 diff hist +3,744 N As stated in SB 10.14.8, tat te ’nukampam su-samiksamanah: those who seriously desire to get free from the clutches of material existence, who have developed intense love for Krsna, are worthy candidates for going back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"tat te ’nukampāṁ su-samīkṣamāṇaḥ: those who seriously desire to get free from..."
17 April 2021
- 14:3314:33, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,985 Devotees are simply determined to execute the order of the SP of Godhead (Krsna) or His representative, the spiritual master. In all circumstances, even amidst the greatest dangers, they undeviatingly carry on with the greatest determination No edit summary current
- 14:2914:29, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,461 It is natural for those who have developed intense love for Krsna not to care for personal inconvenience and impediments No edit summary current
- 14:0914:09, 17 April 2021 diff hist +2,860 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu wanted to point out intense love of Krsna exhibited by Madhavendra Puri. All Caitanya Mahaprabhu's devotees later followed in the footsteps of Madhavendra Puri, serving the Lord without personal considerations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wanted to point out this intense love of Kṛṣṇa exhibited by Mādhavendra Purī. All Caitanya..."
- 14:0114:01, 17 April 2021 diff hist +2,876 Feeling separation from Krsna and engaging in the service of the Lord to fulfill His mission constitute the best example of love of Krsna No edit summary current
- 13:5813:58, 17 April 2021 diff hist +2,816 N When the living entity feels spiritual separation from Krsna (krsna-viraha), he has achieved the prime success of life. When one becomes disinterested in material things, he is simply experiencing the other side of attraction for material things Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the living entity feels spiritual separation from Kṛṣṇa (kṛṣṇa-viraha), he has achieved the prime success of..." current
- 13:4913:49, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,991 On the whole, during the four-month period of Caturmasya one should practice giving up all food intended for sense enjoyment No edit summary current
- 13:4713:47, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,076 These two dhals (masura dhal and urad dhal) contain a great amount of protein, and food rich in protein is considered nonvegetarian No edit summary current
- 13:4513:45, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,280 One should not eat fish or other nonvegetarian food during the month of Karttika. A nonvegetarian diet means fish and meat. Similarly, masura dhal and urad dhal are also considered nonvegetarian No edit summary current
- 13:4113:41, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,026 In the month of Sravana one should not eat spinach, in the month of Bhadra one should not eat yogurt, and in the month of Asvina one should not drink milk. One should not eat fish or other nonvegetarian food during the month of Karttika No edit summary current
- 13:3913:39, 17 April 2021 diff hist +238 The real purpose behind the vow taken during these four months (Caturmasya) is to minimize the quantity of sense gratification. This is not very difficult No edit summary current
- 13:3513:35, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,164 Caturmasya should be observed by all sections of the population. It does not matter whether one is a grhastha or a sannyasi. The observance is obligatory for all asramas No edit summary current
- 13:3013:30, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,003 Others also observe Caturmasya according to the solar month from Sravana to Karttika. The whole period, either lunar or solar, takes place during the rainy season No edit summary current
- 13:2813:28, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,371 Some Vaisnavas also observe it (Caturmasya) from the full-moon day of Asadha until the full-moon day of Karttika. That is also a period of four months. This period, calculated by the lunar months, is called Caturmasya No edit summary current
- 13:2513:25, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,874 The period (Caturmasya) ends in the month of Karttika (October-November) on the Ekadasi day known as Utthana-ekadasi, in the fortnight of the waxing moon. This four-month period is known as Caturmasya No edit summary current
- 13:2313:23, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,767 The Caturmasya period begins in the month of Asadha (June-July) from the day of Ekadasi called Sayana-ekadasi, in the fortnight of the waxing moon No edit summary current
- 13:1813:18, 17 April 2021 diff hist +2,304 N The Lord relieved Madhavendra Puri from trouble and inconvenience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord relieved Mādhavendra Purī from trouble and inconvenience"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi..." current
- 13:1213:12, 17 April 2021 diff hist +2,694 N Considering the trouble of His devotee, Lord Gopala, the greatest well-wisher of His devotees, ordered Madhavendra Puri to smear the sandalwood pulp on the body of Gopinatha, which was nondifferent from the body of Gopala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Considering the trouble of His devotee, Lord Gopāla, the greatest well-wisher of His devotees, ordered Mādhavendra Purī to..." current
- 13:0513:05, 17 April 2021 diff hist +2,516 N Gopala was situated in Vrndavana, which was far from Remuna. In those days, one had to pass through provinces governed by the Muslims, who sometimes hindered travelers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gopāla was situated in Vṛndāvana, which was far from Remuṇā. In those days, one had to pass through provinces governed..." current
- 08:2508:25, 17 April 2021 diff hist +2,456 N Both these items (candana & camphor) were under government control; therefore the devotees had to meet with the government officials. Informing them of all the details, they attained permission to take the sandalwood and camphor outside Jagannatha Puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both these items were under government control; therefore the devotees had to meet with the government officials. Informing th..."
- 08:1408:14, 17 April 2021 diff hist +2,287 N It appears that malayaja-candana (sandalwood) and camphor were used for the Jagannatha Deity. The camphor was used in His aratrika, and the sandalwood was used to smear His body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that malayaja-candana (sandalwood) and camphor were used for the Jagannātha Deity. The camphor was used in His ār..." current
- 07:5207:52, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,412 Sometimes a sahajiya presents himself as being void of desires for reputation (pratistha) in order to become famous as a humble man. Such people cannot actually attain the platform of celebrated Vaisnavas No edit summary current
- 07:4807:48, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,330 Actually a first-class reputation is due Madhavendra Puri because he was a most confidential devotee of the Lord No edit summary current
- 07:4207:42, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,885 Actually a Vaisnava does not hanker after fame or a great reputation. Madhavendra Puri, the king of Vaisnavas, bore his reputation, but he wanted to keep himself outside of the vision of the general populace No edit summary current
- 07:2507:25, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,547 N Love of Godhead is dormant within everyone’s heart, and if one simply follows the standard process of devotional service, it is awakened. But foolish mundane people who simply read about Krsna mistakenly think that He is immoral or criminal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Love of Godhead is dormant within everyone’s heart, and if one simply follows the standard process of devotional service, it..."
- 07:2007:20, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,452 N Along with the reading of Vedic literature (svadhyaya), one must engage in devotional worship of the Deity (arcana-vidhi). Together these will enhance the devotee’s transcendental understanding of devotional service. Sravanadi suddha-citte karaye udaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"along with the reading of Vedic literature (svādhyāya), one must engage in devotional worship of the Deity (arcana-vidhi). T..."
- 07:1607:16, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,174 N Although all Vedic literature is meant for understanding Krsna, one cannot understand Krsna without being a lover of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although all Vedic literature is meant for understanding Kṛṣṇa, one cannot understand Kṛṣṇa without being a lover..."
- 07:1207:12, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,140 N As stated in the Brahma-samhita (BS 5.38): vedesu durlabham adurlabham atma-bhaktau. One cannot understand Krsna simply by reading Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the Brahma-saṁhitā (BS 5.38): vedeṣu durlabham adurlabham ātma-bhaktau. One cannot understand Kṛṣṇa s..." current
- 07:0907:09, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,277 N A devotee can bring Krsna perfectly under his control. This is explained in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.14.3): ajita jito ’py asi tais tri-lokyam. Krsna is never conquered by anyone, but a devotee can conquer Him through devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee can bring Kṛṣṇa perfectly under his control. This is explained in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"ajita jito ’py asi..." current
- 07:0207:02, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,379 Because Madhavendra Puri was a senior sannyasi Vaisnava, a paramahamsa, the priest (of Gopinatha temple) immediately fell flat before him and offered obeisances No edit summary current
- 06:5906:59, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,162 N Since the Deity (Gopinatha) spoke to both Madhavendra Puri and the brahmana priest in dreams, practically speaking they were on the same platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Deity spoke to both Mādhavendra Purī and the brāhmaṇa priest in dreams, practically speaking they were on the s..." current
- 06:5506:55, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,251 N As stated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu: kiba vipra, kiba nyasi, sudra kene naya/ yei krsna-tattva-vetta, sei ‘guru’ haya. (CC Madhya 8.128) Had the brahmana priest been an ordinary brahmana, Gopinatha would not have talked with him in a dream Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu: kibā vipra, kibā nyāsī, śūdra kene naya/ yei kṛṣṇa-tattva-vettā, sei ‘..."
- 06:5106:51, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,434 N This brahmana priest (of Gopinatha temple) did not ask Madhavendra Puri whether he was a brahmana, but when he saw that Madhavendra Puri was such a bona fide devotee that Krsna would even steal for him, he immediately understood the position of the saint Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This brāhmaṇa priest did not ask Mādhavendra Purī whether he was a brāhmaṇa, but when he saw that Mādhavendra Purī w..."
- 06:4006:40, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,817 N It is better to give them (mundane people) the Hare Krsna maha-mantra so that they will be gradually purified and then come to understand the transcendental activities of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is better to give them the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra so that they will be gradually purified and then come to understan..."
- 06:3106:31, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,976 N In all circumstances, his (unalloyed devotee's) activities and dealings with Krsna are transcendental and thus not understandable by mundane moralists. It is therefore better not to discuss such activities among mundane people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In all circumstances, his activities and dealings with Kṛṣṇa are transcendental and thus not understandable by mundane m..." current
- 06:2206:22, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,764 N One who is engaged in unalloyed devotional service to the Lord is already situated in the spiritual world - brahma-bhuyaya kalpate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is engaged in unalloyed devotional service to the Lord is already situated in the spiritual world (brahma-bhūyāya ka..." current
- 06:1506:15, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,853 N One who engages in full devotional service, unfailing in all circumstances, at once transcends the modes of material nature and thus comes to the level of Brahman - Bhagavad-gita 14.26 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who engages in full devotional service, unfailing in all circumstances, at once transcends the modes of material nature an..."
- 06:0606:06, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,905 N Because He (Krsna) is transcendental, outside the jurisdiction of this material world. Therefore, Krsna can be understood only by those who are already living in the spiritual world. This is corroborated in the Bhagavad-gita - BG 14.26 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because He is transcendental, outside the jurisdiction of this material world. Therefore, Kṛṣṇa can be understood only b..." current
- 06:0006:00, 17 April 2021 diff hist +4,159 Since Krsna is the Absolute Truth, there are no mundane distinctions such as moral and immoral. Whatever He does is good. This is the real meaning of "God is good." He is good in all circumstances No edit summary current
- 04:2304:23, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,993 m Even the Lord's criminal activities make His devotee the most fortunate person. How can a mundane rascal understand the pastimes of Krsna and judge whether He is moral or immoral Nabakumar moved page Even the Lord's criminal activities make His devotee the most fortunate person. How can a mundane rascal understand the pastimes of Krsna and judge whether He is moral or immoral? to Even the Lord's criminal activities make His devotee the most fortunate person. How can a mundane rascal understand the pastimes of Krsna and judge whether He is moral or immoral current
- 04:1904:19, 17 April 2021 diff hist +3,874 N Here (in CC Madhya 4.134) is an example of a personal benediction by Krsna’s immoral activity. By Gopinatha’s stealing for His devotee, the devotee becomes the most fortunate person within the three worlds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is an example of a personal benediction by Kṛṣṇa’s immoral activity. By Gopīnātha’s stealing for His devotee,..."
- 04:1104:11, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,393 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu encouraged the public chanting of the holy name on a huge scale for as many hours as possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu encouraged the public chanting of the holy name on a huge scale for as many hours as possible"}} {{..." current
- 04:0804:08, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,802 N He (Caitanya) used to discuss these dealings (of Krsna with the gopis) only with three confidential friends. He never discussed rasa-lila publicly, as the professional reciters do, although they do not understand Krsna or the nature of the audience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He used to discuss these dealings only with three confidential friends. He never discussed rāsa-līlā publicly, as the profe..." current
- 03:5903:59, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,384 N A nondevotee should not even discuss His (Krsna's) stealing sweet rice for His devotees. It is warned that one should not even think about these things Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A nondevotee should not even discuss His stealing sweet rice for His devotees. It is warned that one should not even think abo..."
- 03:5403:54, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,516 N Blind men are trying to lead other blind men. Due to the immature understanding of such rascals, common men should not discuss Krsna’s pastimes with the gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Blind men are trying to lead other blind men. Due to the immature understanding of such rascals, common men should not discuss..."
- 03:4903:49, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,674 N Unfortunately, mundane fools are accepted as educational leaders and are offered exalted posts for teaching irreligious principles to the general populace. This is explained in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 7.5.31): andha yathandhair upaniyamanah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, mundane fools are accepted as educational leaders and are offered exalted posts for teaching irreligious princi..."
- 03:4303:43, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,803 One must understand Krsna in tattva (truth). One should use his common sense and consider that if simply by chanting Krsna's holy name one is purified, how then can the person Krsna be immoral No edit summary current
- 03:3903:39, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,739 N Although this (the gopis danced with Krsna at midnight) is immoral from the mundane viewpoint, the activities of the gopis are accepted as the highest form of worship because it was Lord Krsna whom they approached with lusty desires in the dead of night Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although this is immoral from the mundane viewpoint, the activities of the gopīs are accepted as the highest form of worship..." current
- 03:3103:31, 17 April 2021 diff hist +6,726 N From the mundane point of view, these activities (the gopis dance with Krsna at midnight in the forest) may appear immoral because a married or unmarried young girl cannot leave home to mix with a young boy and dance with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the mundane point of view, these activities may appear immoral because a married or unmarried young girl cannot leave hom..." current
- 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..."
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- 15:4815:48, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,561 N According to the varnasrama system, the brahmanas are always honored first. Thus at the festival, the brahmanas and their wives were first offered the remnants of food, and then the others - ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the varṇāśrama system, the brāhmaṇas are always honored first. Thus at the festival, the brāhmaṇas and..."
- 15:4015:40, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,470 N If we attempt this (preaching Caitanya's cult) seriously within the society, it will be successfully done. There is no question of estimating how this will happen in the mundane sense. But without a doubt, it happens by the grace of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we attempt this seriously within the society, it will be successfully done. There is no question of estimating how this wil..." current
- 15:3115:31, 15 April 2021 diff hist +5,054 They (Krsna consciousness devotees) cannot go outside the Krsna consciousness society or movement. Within the society we must try to serve the predecessors by preaching Caitanya Mahaprabhu's cult and spreading His name and fame all over the world No edit summary current
- 15:2815:28, 15 April 2021 diff hist +159 As Narottama dasa Thakura has stated: tandera carana sevi bhakta-sane vasa, janame janame haya ei abhilasa. The Krsna consciousness devotees must always desire to remain in the society of devotees No edit summary current
- 15:1015:10, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,438 N As Narottama dasa Thakura has stated: tandera carana sevi bhakta-sane vasa, janame janame haya ei abhilasa. The Krsna consciousness devotees must always desire to remain in the society of devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura has stated: tāṅdera caraṇa sevi bhakta-sane vāsa, janame janame haya ei abhilāṣa. The K..."
- 15:0215:02, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,631 N Just as Arjuna and Krsna were victorious in the Battle of Kuruksetra, this Krsna consciousness movement will surely emerge victorious if we but remain sincere devotees of the Lord and serve the Lord according to the advice of the predecessors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as Arjuna and Kṛṣṇa were victorious in the Battle of Kurukṣetra, this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement will sur..." current
- 14:5714:57, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,539 N If the preachers in our Krsna consciousness movement are sincere devotees of Krsna, Krsna will always be with them because He is very kind and favorable to all His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the preachers in our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement are sincere devotees of Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa will always be wit..." current
- 14:4114:41, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,074 N Wherever there is Krsna, the master of all mystics, and wherever there is Arjuna, the supreme archer, there will also certainly be opulence, victory, extraordinary power and morality. That is my (Sanjaya's) opinion - BG 18.78 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wherever there is Kṛṣṇa, the master of all mystics, and wherever there is Arjuna, the supreme archer, there will also ce..."
- 14:3514:35, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,325 N In the fierce Battle of Kuruksetra, Arjuna was victorious within eighteen days simply because Krsna’s grace was on his side Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the fierce Battle of Kurukṣetra, Arjuna was victorious within eighteen days simply because Kṛṣṇa’s grace was on h..."
- 14:2614:26, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,866 N We are simply the instruments Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are simply the instruments"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-04-15T14:26:34Z}} {{last|2021..." current
- 14:2314:23, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,587 N Why does Krsna have to take five years? In five days He can spread His name and fame all over the world like wildfire. Those who have faith in and devotion to Krsna can understand that these things happen so wonderfully by the grace of Sri Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why does Kṛṣṇa have to take five years? In five days He can spread His name and fame all over the world like wildfire. T..."
- 14:1214:12, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,196 N By the grace of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, we understand that everything is possible by the grace of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by the grace of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, we understand that everything is possible by the grace of Kṛṣṇa"}} {{no..." current
- 14:0814:08, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,250 N The Krsna consciousness movement has spread all over the world within a very short time (within five years), and mundane people are very much astonished at this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement has spread all over the world within a very short time (within five years), and mundane..." current
- 12:0112:01, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,726 The devotees understand Krsna through revelation. It is not possible for a mundane scholar to understand Krsna and His pastimes through research work on the nondevotional platform No edit summary current
- 11:5811:58, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,100 N No one can understand Krsna by the blunt material senses. But He reveals Himself to the devotees, being pleased with them for their transcendental loving service unto Him - Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu 1.2.234 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can understand Kṛṣṇa by the blunt material senses. But He reveals Himself to the devotees, being pleased with the..."
- 11:5411:54, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,762 When our senses are purified by constantly being engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, we can understand Krsna's activities, names, forms, qualities, pastimes and entourage No edit summary current
- 11:5311:53, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,398 N The philosophy underlying Krsna's eating is understandable by our transcendental senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The philosophy underlying Kṛṣṇa’s eating is understandable by our transcendental senses"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabak..." current
- 11:4811:48, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,547 N He (Krsna) does not become hungry like an ordinary human being; nonetheless, He presents Himself as being hungry, and as such, He can eat everything and anything, regardless of quantity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He does not become hungry like an ordinary human being; nonetheless, He presents Himself as being hungry, and as such, He can..." current
- 11:4311:43, 15 April 2021 diff hist 0 Krsna can eat the food with any one of His transcendental senses. He can eat by seeing the food or by touching it. Nor should one think that it is necessary for Krsna to eat No edit summary current
- 11:4311:43, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,416 N Krsna can eat the food with any one of His transcendental senses. He can eat by seeing the food or by touching it. Nor should one think that it is necessary for Krsna to eat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa can eat the food with any one of His transcendental senses. He can eat by seeing the food or by touching it. Nor s..."
- 11:3711:37, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,547 N Purnasya purnam adaya purnam evavasisyate (Sri Isopanisad, Invocation). The food offered to Krsna is qualitatively as good as Krsna; just as Krsna is avyaya, indestructible, the food eaten by Krsna, being identical with Him, remains as before Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pūrṇasya pūrṇam ādāya pūrṇam evāvaśiṣyate"|"The food offered to Kṛṣṇa is qualitatively as good as Kṛṣ..." current
- 11:3311:33, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,624 N Before the food was offered, it was something else, but after it is offered the food acquires a transcendental quality. Because the Lord is purna, He remains the same even after eating Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before the food was offered, it was something else, but after it is offered the food acquires a transcendental quality. Becaus..." current
- 11:2911:29, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,643 N The Lord is purna, complete, and therefore He eats everything offered by His devotees. However, by the touch of His transcendental hand, all the food remains exactly as before. It is the quality that is changed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is pūrṇa, complete, and therefore He eats everything offered by His devotees. However, by the touch of His transce..."
- 11:2411:24, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,424 N In the Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.26) Krsna says: If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhagavad-gītā"|"Kṛṣṇa says"|"If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will..." current
- 11:1911:19, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,372 N The atheists cannot understand how the Supreme Personality of Godhead, appearing in the form of the Deity, can eat all the food offered by His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The atheists cannot understand how the Supreme Personality of Godhead, appearing in the form of the Deity, can eat all the foo..." current
- 11:1311:13, 15 April 2021 diff hist +1,642 N In this kind of ceremony, which is called Annakuta, cooked rice is stacked like a small mountain for prasadam distribution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this kind of ceremony, which is called Annakūṭa, cooked rice is stacked like a small mountain for prasādam distribution..."
- 11:0011:00, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,699 N The oil smeared over the body of the Deity should be scented. To perform the maha-snana, at least two and a half manas (about twenty-four gallons) of water are needed to pour over the body of the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The oil smeared over the body of the Deity should be scented. To perform the mahā-snāna, at least two and a half mānas (abo..."
- 10:5510:55, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,065 m Barley powder, wheat powder, vermilion powder, urad dhal powder and another powder preparation called avata are applied to the Deity's body with a brush made from the hair at the end of a cow's tail. This produces a nice finish Nabakumar moved page Barley powder, wheat powder, vermilion powder, urad dhal powder and another powder preparation called avata are applied to the Deity's body with a brush made from the hair at the end of a cow's tail to Barley powder, wheat powder, vermilion powder, urad dhal powder and another powder preparation called avata are applied to the Deity's body with a brush made from the hair at the end of a cow's tail. This produces a nice finish current
- 10:5010:50, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,633 N In his commentary on this occasion (of last bathing ceremony of Deity), Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura quotes from the Hari-bhakti-vilasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his commentary on this occasion, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura quotes from the Hari-bhakti-vilāsa"}} {{no..."
- 10:4510:45, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,567 N The pancamrta consists of five kinds of nectar - yogurt, milk, ghee, honey and sugar. The major portion of this preparation also comes from the cow. To make it more palatable, sugar and honey are added Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The pañcāmṛta consists of five kinds of nectar—yogurt, milk, ghee, honey and sugar. The major portion of this preparatio..."
- 08:2808:28, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,666 N The ingredients of panca-gavya are milk, yogurt, ghee (clarified butter), cow urine and cow dung. All these items come from the cow; therefore we can just imagine how important the cow is, since its urine and stool are required for bathing the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ingredients of pañca-gavya are milk, yogurt, ghee (clarified butter), cow urine and cow dung. All these items come from t..."
- 08:2308:23, 15 April 2021 diff hist +452 In the Hari-bhakti-vilasa (6.30) it is stated that the Deity should be bathed in water mixed with yogurt and milk, accompanied by the sounds of conchshells, bells & other instruments & the chanting of the BS verses beginning cintamani-prakara - BS 5.29 No edit summary current
- 08:2208:22, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,142 N In the Hari-bhakti-vilasa (6.30) it is stated that the Deity should be bathed in water mixed with yogurt and milk, accompanied by the sounds of conchshells, bells & other instruments & the chanting of the BS verses beginning cintamani-prakara - BS 5.29 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Hari-bhakti-vilāsa (6.30) it is stated that the Deity should be bathed in water mixed with yogurt and milk, accompanie..."
- 08:1608:16, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,506 N In the Hari-bhakti-vilasa (6.30) it is stated that the Deity should be bathed in water mixed with yogurt and milk, accompanied by the sounds of conchshells, bells and other instruments and the chanting of the mantra om bhagavate vasudevaya namah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Hari-bhakti-vilāsa (6.30) it is stated that the Deity should be bathed in water mixed with yogurt and milk, accompanie..." current
- 06:5006:50, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,025 N Within the temple (of Ksira-cora-gopinatha) the samadhi tomb of Rasikananda Prabhu, the chief disciple of Syamananda Gosvami, can still be found Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"within the temple the samādhi tomb of Rasikānanda Prabhu, the chief disciple of Śyāmānanda Gosvāmī, can still be found"..."
- 06:4606:46, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,103 N There is a railway station named Balesvara, and five miles to the west is the village of Remuna. The temple of Ksira-cora-gopinatha still exists in this village Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a railway station named Baleśvara, and five miles to the west is the village of Remuṇā. The temple of Kṣīra-co..." current
- 06:3906:39, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,439 N The worship of the Deity (of Gopala) is very luxurious, and one who goes there (Nathadvara) can purchase varieties of prasadam by paying a small price Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The worship of the Deity is very luxurious, and one who goes there can purchase varieties of prasādam by paying a small price..." current
- 06:3406:34, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,548 N Madhavendra Puri rediscovered Gopala and established Him on top of Govardhana Hill. This Gopala Deity is now situated at Nathadvara and is under the management of descendants of Vallabhacarya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mādhavendra Purī rediscovered Gopāla and established Him on top of Govardhana Hill. This Gopāla Deity is now situated at N..." current
- 06:3006:30, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,362 N Bhaktivinoda Thakura annotates that this Gopala Deity (Ksira-cora) was originally installed by Vajra, the great-grandson of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura annotates that this Gopāla Deity was originally installed by Vajra, the great-grandson of Kṛṣṇa..." current
- 06:1706:17, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,762 N Passing through all these (Orissa, Prayaga-ghata, the Suvarnarekha River; Remuna; Yajapura, Dasasvamedha-ghata, Vaitarani River, Kataka (Cuttak), Mahanadi River, Bhuvanesvara, Bindu-sarovara) and other places, He (Caitanya) reached Jagannatha Puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"passing through all these and other places, He reached Jagannātha Purī"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current
- 06:0906:09, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,806 N He (Caitanya) bathed at the Dasasvamedha-ghata, on the Vaitarani River; Kataka (Cuttak), where the Mahanadi River flows; Bhuvanesvara, where there is a big lake known as Bindu-sarovara; Kamalapura; and Atharanala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He bathed at the Daśāśvamedha-ghāṭa, on the Vaitaraṇī River; Kaṭaka (Cuttak), where the Mahānadī River flows; Bhu..." current
- 06:0406:04, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,646 N He (Caitanya) reached the Orissa province, where He passed through Prayaga-ghata; the Suvarnarekha River; Remuna; Yajapura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He then reached the Orissa province, where He passed through Prayāga-ghāṭa; the Suvarṇarekhā River; Remuṇā; Yājapur..." current
- 06:0006:00, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,589 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura states that while Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu passed through Bengal, He passed through Atisara-grama, Varaha-grama and Chatrabhoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura states that while Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu passed through Bengal, He passed t..." current
- 05:5505:55, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,216 N From Baruipura, the Ganges branched out and flowed through Diamond Harbor near the Mathurapura police station. It is to be noted that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu passed through all these places on His way to Jagannatha Puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From Bāruipura, the Ganges branched out and flowed through Diamond Harbor near the Mathurāpura police station. It is to be n..."
- 05:4905:49, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,221 N One can go from this (Atisara) village to Panihati and from there to Varaha-nagara, north of Calcutta. In those days the Ganges flowed to the south of Calcutta through Kali-ghata, which is still known as Adi-ganga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can go from this village to Pānihāṭi and from there to Varāha-nagara, north of Calcutta. In those days the Ganges flo..."
- 05:4305:43, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,232 N On the same railway line (of Jayanagara station) is another station, known as Baruipura, and near this station is another place, called Atisara. Formerly this village was also situated on the banks of the Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the same railway line is another station, known as Bāruipura, and near this station is another place, called Āṭisārā...." current
- 05:3505:35, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,249 N A festival takes place there (in the village named Chatrabhoga) every year during the month of Caitra (March-April). The festival is known as Nanda-mela. At the present moment the Ganges does not flow there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A festival takes place there every year during the month of Caitra (March-April). The festival is known as Nandā-melā. At th..."
- 05:2705:27, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,297 N About six miles south of Jayanagara station is a village named Chatrabhoga. Sometimes this village is called Khadi. In this village is a Deity of Lord Siva known as Vaijurkanatha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"About six miles south of this Jayanagara station is a village named Chatrabhoga. Sometimes this village is called Khāḍi. In..."
- 05:2105:21, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,225 N In the southern section of the Eastern Railway, in the district of twenty-four parganas, is a station named Magrahata. If one goes to the southeastern side of that station for some fourteen miles, there is a place called Jayanagara Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the southern section of the Eastern Railway, in the district of twenty-four pargaṇās, is a station named Magrāhāṭa...." current
- 05:1605:16, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,423 N Those who are engaged in Krsna consciousness should not care for the so-called morality of the material world if that morality opposes the service of the Lord. As Lord Caitanya has personally shown, one cannot properly execute KC without being neutral Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness should not care for the so-called morality of the material world if that mo..." current
- 05:1105:11, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,081 N Externally everyone is attached to material things, but if one becomes entangled in such things, he cannot make progress in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Externally everyone is attached to material things, but if one becomes entangled in such things, he cannot make progress in K..." current
- 05:0405:04, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,939 N The best course is to engage in rendering service to the Lord and to become callous to material objectives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best course is to engage in rendering service to the Lord and to become callous to material objectives"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
- 04:5704:57, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,635 As the world teacher of this Krsna consciousness movement, He (Caitanya) actually showed that a person seriously engaged in Krsna consciousness should not be affected by worldly affection No edit summary current
- 04:5504:55, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,585 m Sri Caitanya did not very much care for the roaring tumult and cry at the house of Advaita Acarya, which He heard when starting for Jagannatha Puri. Worldly moralists may criticize Caitanya for being very cruel, but God did not care for such criticism Nabakumar moved page Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu did not very much care for the roaring tumult and cry at the house of Advaita Acarya, which He heard when starting for Jagannatha Puri to Sri Caitanya did not very much care for the roaring tumult and cry at the house of Advaita Acarya, which He heard when starting for Jagannatha Puri. Worldly moralists may criticize Caitanya for being very cruel, but God did not care for such criticism current
- 04:3104:31, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,225 N Sri Caitanya did not very much care for the roaring tumult and cry at the house of Advaita Acarya, which He heard when starting for Jagannatha Puri. Worldly moralists may criticize Caitanya for being very cruel, but God did not care for such criticism Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu did not very much care for the roaring tumult and cry at the house of Advaita Ācārya, which He he..."
- 04:2504:25, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,973 N As Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura explains, the word nirapeksa means not being affected by anything material and remaining fixed in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura explains, the word nirapekṣa means not being affected by anything material..."
- 04:1904:19, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,987 N In this age, other yajnas are not possible to perform, but this (sankirtana) yajna can be performed everywhere and anywhere without difficulty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age, other yajñas are not possible to perform, but this yajña can be performed everywhere and anywhere without diffi..."
- 04:1504:15, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,434 N One should worship Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His four associates, the Panca-tattva, by distributing prasadam and holding congregational chanting. Indeed, that, yajna or sacrifice, is most recommended in this Age of Kali Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should worship Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His four associates, the Pañca-tattva, by distributing prasādam and holding..."
- 04:1004:10, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,440 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.5.32) the daily performance of sankirtana-yajna is recommended for this age - yajnaih sankirtana-prayair yajanti hi su-medhasah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"the daily performance of saṅkīrtana-yajña is recommended for this age (yajñaiḥ saṅkīrtana-..."
- 03:4203:42, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,586 N This procedure (distributing prasadam and talking about Krsna during the day and holding congregational chanting for at least three hours in the evening) must be adopted in all centers of the KC movement. Thus they will daily perform sankirtana-yajna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This procedure must be adopted in all centers of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. Thus they will daily perform saṅkī..." current
- 03:3403:34, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,690 If one has the proper means and wealth, he should occasionally invite the devotees of Caitanya who are engaged in preaching all over the world and hold a festival at home simply by holding congregational chanting for at least three hours in the evening No edit summary current
- 03:3303:33, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,219 N If one has the proper means and wealth, he should occasionally invite the devotees of Caitanya who are engaged in preaching all over the world and hold a festival at home simply by holding congregational chanting for at least three hours in the evening Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one has the proper means and wealth, he should occasionally invite the devotees of Lord Caitanya who are engaged in preachi..."
- 03:2903:29, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,574 N If one has the proper means and wealth, he should occasionally invite the devotees of Lord Caitanya who are engaged in preaching all over the world and hold a festival at home simply by distributing prasadam and talking about Krsna during the day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one has the proper means and wealth, he should occasionally invite the devotees of Lord Caitanya who are engaged in preachi..." current
- 03:2203:22, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,333 N Advaita Acarya set an ideal example for all householder devotees in His reception of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His devotees and in His execution of a daily festival at His home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advaita Ācārya set an ideal example for all householder devotees in His reception of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His devot..."
- 03:1403:14, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,686 N People who visit Jagannatha Puri often go to see Siddhabakula and the tomb of Haridasa Thakura, on the beach by the sea Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People who visit Jagannātha Purī often go to see Siddhabakula and the tomb of Haridāsa Ṭhākura, on the beach by the sea"..." current
- 03:1003:10, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,200 N When Haridasa Thakura went to Jagannatha Puri, he lived outside the temple, at a place called Siddhabakula. A monastery has now been erected there, known as Siddhabakula Matha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Haridāsa Ṭhākura went to Jagannātha Purī, he lived outside the temple, at a place called Siddhabakula. A monastery..." current
- 03:0203:02, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,060 N He (Srila Haridasa Thakura) said that he did not have the strength to enter into the temple, and he pointed out that if Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu lived within the temple, there would be no way for Haridasa Thakura to see Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He therefore said that he did not have the strength to enter into the temple, and he pointed out that if Lord Śrī Caitanya M..." current
- 02:5302:53, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,311 N Haridasa Thakura, out of his great humility, did not want to violate these existing rules - that only brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras can enter the temple of Jagannatha Puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Haridāsa Ṭhākura, out of his great humility, did not want to violate these existing rules"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakum..."
- 02:4402:44, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,274 N He (Srila Haridasa Thakura) had every right to enter the temple of Jagannatha Puri, but because there were some rules and regulations stipulating that only brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras (members of the varnasrama-dharma system) could enter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he had every right to enter the temple of Jagannātha Purī, but because there were some rules and regulations stipulating tha..." current
- 02:3702:37, 15 April 2021 diff hist +2,905 N Although Srila Haridasa Thakura was born in a Muslim family, he was accepted as a properly initiated brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Śrīla Haridāsa Ṭhākura was born in a Muslim family, he was accepted as a properly initiated brāhmaṇa"}} {{no..."
- 02:2802:28, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,714 N Anyone can do this (installing the Deity, worshiping the Lord morning and evening, chanting Hare Krsna and discussing the BG & SB) at home without difficulty, and Caitanya Mahaprabhu requested all the devotees present there (in Advaita's house) to do so Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone can do this at home without difficulty, and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu requested all the devotees present there to do s..."
- 02:1902:19, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,446 N One who feels that he is not yet ready to live in a temple or undergo strict regulative principles in the temple - especially householders who live with a wife and children - can start a center at home by chanting Hare Krsna and discussing the BG and SB Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa and discussing the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"One who feels that he is not yet ready..."
- 02:0702:07, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,513 N One who feels that he is not yet ready to live in a temple or undergo strict regulative principles in the temple - especially householders who live with a wife and children - can start a center at home by worshiping the Lord morning and evening Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who feels that he is not yet ready to live in a temple or undergo strict regulative principles in the temple—especially..."
- 02:0002:00, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,843 N One who feels that he is not yet ready to live in a temple or undergo strict regulative principles in the temple - especially householders who live with a wife and children - can start a center at home by installing the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who feels that he is not yet ready to live in a temple or undergo strict regulative principles in the temple—especially..."
- 01:5401:54, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,774 N We are actually teaching in our classes how to go about this - installing Deities at home and, worshiping the Deity regularly, chanting the maha-mantra and discussing the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are actually teaching in our classes how to go about this"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|202..."
- 01:4001:40, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,475 m It is not that we have to open different centers all over the world. Whoever cares for the KC movement can install Deities at home &, under superior guidance, worship the Deity regularly, chanting the maha-mantra & discussing the BG and Srimad-Bhagavatam Nabakumar moved page Whoever cares for the Krsna consciousness movement can install Deities at home and, under superior guidance, worship the Deity regularly, chanting the maha-mantra and discussing the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam to [[It is not that we have to open different centers all over the world. Whoever cares for the KC movement can install Deities at home &, under superior guidance, worship the Deity regularly, chanting the maha-mantra & discussing the BG and Srimad-Bhaga... current
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- 14:3414:34, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,932 N One can also discuss the subject matter of the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam and install Deities of Radha-Krsna or Gaura-Nitai or both and worship them very carefully in one’s own home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can also discuss the subject matter of the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and install Deities of Rādhā-Kṛṣ..."
- 14:2914:29, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,943 N It is not that everyone has to take sannyasa like Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Everyone can execute the cult of Krsna consciousness at home, as ordered by the Lord. Everyone can congregationally chant the holy name of Krsna, the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not that everyone has to take sannyāsa like Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Everyone can execute the cult of Kṛṣṇa co..." current
- 14:2214:22, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,259 N The cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the Hare Krsna movement, is very nicely explained by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu authoritatively Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cult of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement, is very nicely explained by Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu a..." current
- 14:1614:16, 14 April 2021 diff hist +4,904 N She (Sacimata) made some arrangements in order that she might get news of all the activities of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"she made some arrangements in order that she might get news of all the activities of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu"}} {{notes|}}..." current
- 14:1214:12, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,022 N Sacimata, although the mother of Nimai Pandita, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, considered all the facts and decided to allow her son to go out and search for Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śacīmātā, although the mother of Nimāi Paṇḍita, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, considered all the facts and decided to a..." current
- 14:0714:07, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,288 The highest perfection of life is for a father, mother, spiritual master, husband or any other family member to help others return home, back to Godhead. That is the most preferred welfare activity for the benefit of relatives No edit summary
- 14:0514:05, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,295 N To stop the cycle of birth and death, one has to understand Krsna as He is. Simply by knowing Krsna, one can stop the process of rebirth into this material world. By acting in Krsna consciousness, one can return to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To stop the cycle of birth and death, one has to understand Kṛṣṇa as He is. Simply by knowing Kṛṣṇa, one can stop..."
- 13:5813:58, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,376 N As the Lord says in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.9): One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the Lord says in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, up..."
- 13:5113:51, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,104 N The whole Vedic process is meant to save the wandering living entities from the clutches of maya - birth, death, disease and old age. This means stopping the cycle of birth and death. This cycle can be stopped only if one worships Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the whole Vedic process is meant to save the wandering living entities from the clutches of māyā—birth, death, disease and..."
- 13:4513:45, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,186 N Every living entity is wandering within the universe, subjected to the law of karma and transmigrating from one body to another and from one planet to another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living entity is wandering within the universe, subjected to the law of karma and transmigrating from one body to anothe..." current
- 13:3913:39, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,154 N No one should become a spiritual master - nor a relative, father, mother, worshipable Deity or husband - if he cannot help a person escape the imminent path of death - SB 5.5.18 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one should become a spiritual master—nor a relative, father, mother, worshipable Deity or husband—if he cannot help a p..." current
- 13:3313:33, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,569 N By allowing her son (Caitanya) to go as a sannyasi and search for Krsna, Sacimata instructs all mothers of the world. She indicates that all sons should become real devotees of Krsna and should not stay at home under the care of an affectionate mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By allowing her son to go as a sannyāsī and search for Kṛṣṇa, Śacīmātā instructs all mothers of the world. She ind..."
- 13:2113:21, 14 April 2021 diff hist +4,887 N If a mother does not allow her son to search for Krsna, she is called ma, which indicates maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a mother does not allow her son to search for Kṛṣṇa, she is called mā, which indicates māyā"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..." current
- 13:1513:15, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,065 N If a real mother wants her son to progress spiritually, she had better allow him to go out searching for Krsna. The mother naturally desires the welfare of the son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a real mother wants her son to progress spiritually, she had better allow him to go out searching for Kṛṣṇa. The moth..."
- 13:0013:00, 14 April 2021 diff hist +4,696 N If a son does not search after Krsna but simply remains at home, he is certainly blamed by experienced saintly persons. Such blame certainly causes great unhappiness for a mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a son does not search after Kṛṣṇa but simply remains at home, he is certainly blamed by experienced saintly persons...."
- 12:5412:54, 14 April 2021 diff hist +4,951 It is a great happiness for a mother if her son does not leave home to search out Krsna but remains with her No edit summary current
- 08:2608:26, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,095 N It is a great happiness for a mother if her son does not leave home to search out Krsna but remains with her Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a great happiness for a mother if her son does not leave home to search out Kṛṣṇa but remains with her. At the sam..."
- 08:1408:14, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,659 If a sannyasi is in the neighborhood of a village, he is invited by all householders, one after another. As long as a sannyasi remains in the village, he enlightens the inhabitants in spiritual understanding No edit summary current
- 08:0808:08, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,699 N If a sannyasi is in the neighborhood of a village, he is invited by all householders, one after another. As long as a sannyasi remains in the village, he enlightens the inhabitants in spiritual understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a sannyāsī is in the neighborhood of a village, he is invited by all householders, one after another. As long as a sanny..."
- 08:0408:04, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,587 m It is the duty of all grhasthas to invite a sannyasi to their homes if he happens to be in the neighborhood or village. This very system is still current in India Nabakumar moved page It is the duty of all grhasthas to invite a sannyasi to their homes if he happens to be in the neighborhood or village to It is the duty of all grhasthas to invite a sannyasi to their homes if he happens to be in the neighborhood or village. This very system is still current in India current
- 08:0108:01, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,420 N It is the duty of all grhasthas to invite a sannyasi to their homes if he happens to be in the neighborhood or village. This very system is still current in India Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of all gṛhasthas to invite a sannyāsī to their homes if he happens to be in the neighborhood or village"}}..."
- 07:5307:53, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,299 N A nitya-siddha never forgets the service of the Lord. He is always engaged, even from childhood, in worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A nitya-siddha never forgets the service of the Lord. He is always engaged, even from childhood, in worshiping the Supreme Per..." current
- 07:4807:48, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,653 N Sri Narottama dasa Thakura sings: gaurangera sangi-gane nitya-siddha kari mane. Every devotee should know that all the associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu - His family members, friends and other associates - were all nitya-siddhas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura therefore sings: gaurāṅgera saṅgi-gaṇe nitya-siddha kari māne. Every devotee should k..."
- 07:4207:42, 14 April 2021 diff hist 0 Mother Saci, a nitya-siddha living entity, is an incarnation of mother Yasoda. She appeared in the house of Nilambara Cakravarti and was everlastingly engaged in the service of Lord Visnu No edit summary current
- 07:4207:42, 14 April 2021 diff hist 0 She (Mother Saci) directly had as her child Lord Visnu, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and she served Him from the day of His appearance. This is the position of nitya-siddha associates No edit summary
- 07:4007:40, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,457 N She (Mother Saci) directly had as her child Lord Visnu, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and she served Him from the day of His appearance. This is the position of nitya-siddha associates Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"she directly had as her child Lord Viṣṇu, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and she served Him from the day of His appearance. T..."
- 07:3407:34, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,560 N Mother Saci, a nitya-siddha living entity, is an incarnation of mother Yasoda. She appeared in the house of Nilambara Cakravarti and was everlastingly engaged in the service of Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mother Śacī, a nitya-siddha living entity, is an incarnation of mother Yaśodā. She appeared in the house of Nīlāmbara Ca..."
- 07:2907:29, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,414 N As stated in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 6.41): The unsuccessful yogi, after many, many years of enjoyment on the planets of the pious living entities, is born into a family of righteous people, or into a family of rich aristocracy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"The unsuccessful yogī, after many, many years of enjoyment on the planets of the pious liv..."
- 07:2307:23, 14 April 2021 diff hist +8 These verses (CC Madhya 3.167) indicate that mother Saci, born in the family of Nilambara Cakravarti, used to worship Lord Visnu even before her marriage No edit summary current
- 07:2307:23, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,364 N These verses (CC Madhya 3.167) indicate that mother Saci, born in the family of Nilambara Cakravarti, used to worship Lord Visnu even before her marriage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These verses indicate that mother Śacī, born in the family of Nīlāmbara Cakravartī, used to worship Lord Viṣṇu even b..."
- 07:1407:14, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,483 N A devotee falls to the ground, and the subsequent symptoms in the body ensue. These symptoms are mentioned above (CC Madhya 3.162 ), and when they become prominent in the body, a state called pralaya (devastation) is manifest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a devotee falls to the ground, and the subsequent symptoms in the body ensue. These symptoms are mentioned above, and when the..." current
- 07:0407:04, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,233 N Devastation is described in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu as a combination of happiness and distress that becomes conspicuous by an absence of any sense of them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devastation is described in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu as a combination of happiness and distress that becomes conspicuous..." current
- 06:5006:50, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,420 m In this condition (of garva) one utters prayers and does not reply to others' inquiries. Looking at one's own body, concealing one's desires and not heeding the words of others are symptoms visible in the ecstasy of garva Nabakumar moved page In this condition one utters prayers and does not reply to others' inquiries. Looking at one's own body, concealing one's desires and not heeding the words of others are symptoms visible in the ecstasy of garva to In this condition (of garva) one utters prayers and does not reply to others' inquiries. Looking at one's own body, concealing one's desires and not heeding the words of others are symptoms visible in the ecstasy of garva current
- 06:4706:47, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,251 When a person attains his desired object and feels very fortunate, the luster of his body increases. Because of his own qualities and feelings of greatness, he does not care for anyone else, and this is called garva, or pride No edit summary current
- 06:4506:45, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,258 When harsa is present, the body shivers, and one's bodily hairs stand on end. There are perspiration, tears and an outburst of passion and madness. The mouth becomes swollen, and one experiences inertia and illusion No edit summary current
- 06:4306:43, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,001 Harsa is described in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu. Harsa is experienced when one finally attains the desired goal of life and consequently becomes very glad No edit summary current
- 06:4006:40, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,491 N When Mukunda saw that Caitanya Mahaprabhu was feeling ecstatic pain and manifesting ecstatic bodily symptoms, all due to feelings of separation from Krsna, he sang songs about Srimati Radharani’s meeting with Krsna. Advaita Acarya also stopped dancing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Mukunda saw that Caitanya Mahāprabhu was feeling ecstatic pain and manifesting ecstatic bodily symptoms, all due to feel..." current
- 06:2506:25, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,770 N This song (CC Madhya 3.114) was composed to commemorate the separation of Krsna from Radharani during Krsna’s absence in Mathura. It is thought that this song was sung by Srimati Radharani when Krsna returned. It is technically called Mathura-viraha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This song was composed to commemorate the separation of Kṛṣṇa from Rādhārāṇī during Kṛṣṇa’s absence in Mat..." current
- 06:1406:14, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,464 N Advaita Acarya was a disciple of Madhavendra Puri, and consequently some people think that He was referring to Madhavendra Puri by using the word madhava (in CC Madhya 3.114). But actually this is not the fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advaita Ācārya was a disciple of Mādhavendra Purī, and consequently some people think that He was referring to Mādhavendr..."
- 06:1006:10, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,296 N This (CC Madhya 3.114) is a song composed by Vidyapati. Sometimes the word madhava is misunderstood to refer to Madhavendra Puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a song composed by Vidyāpati. Sometimes the word mādhava is misunderstood to refer to Mādhavendra Purī"}} {{notes|..." current
- 03:3803:38, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,691 N You have already made Me dance according to Your vow - Caitanya Mahaprabhu said (to Advaita Acarya) - Now please stop it. You can go and take Your lunch with Mukunda and Haridasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now please stop it. You can go and take Your lunch with Mukunda and Haridāsa"|"You have already made Me dance according to Yo..." current
- 03:3203:32, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,306 N Nor is it befitting for him (sannyasi) to accept fragrant garlands and have his legs massaged by a pure Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nor is it befitting for him to accept fragrant garlands and have his legs massaged by a pure Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..." current
- 03:2803:28, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,470 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is here (in CC Madhya 3.106) telling Advaita Acarya that it is not befitting for a sannyasi to accept nice beds to lie on or to chew cloves and cardamom and have his body smeared with sandalwood pulp Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is here telling Advaita Ācārya that it is not befitting for a sannyāsī to accept nice beds to l..."
- 03:1303:13, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,694 N Prasadam is transcendental, and there are no transformations or contaminations, just as there are no contaminations or transformations in the body of Lord Visnu Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prasādam is transcendental, and there are no transformations or contaminations, just as there are no contaminations or transf..." current
- 03:0503:05, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,647 N In the Brhad-visnu Purana it is stated that one who considers maha-prasadam to be equal to ordinary rice and dhal certainly commits a great offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bṛhad-viṣṇu Purāṇa it is stated that one who considers mahā-prasādam to be equal to ordinary rice and dhal c..." current
- 02:4602:46, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,461 N By eating or touching such maha-prasadam (the remnants of food left by a pure Vaisnava), a brahmana is not degraded. There is no question of being polluted by touching the remnants of such food Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by eating or touching such mahā-prasādam, a brāhmaṇa is not degraded. There is no question of being polluted by touching..."
- 02:4202:42, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,565 N To say nothing of the remnants of food left by a pure Vaisnava, prasadam is never polluted even if it is touched by the mouth of a candala. Indeed, it retains its spiritual value Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To say nothing of the remnants of food left by a pure Vaiṣṇava, prasādam is never polluted even if it is touched by the m..."
- 02:3702:37, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,899 N A pure Vaisnava, or a person on the paramahamsa stage, accepts the remnants of food as spiritual. He does not consider it to be material or sense gratificatory. He accepts maha-prasadam not as ordinary dhal and rice but as spiritual substance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure Vaiṣṇava, or a person on the paramahaṁsa stage, accepts the remnants of food (mahā-prasādam) as spiritual. He d..."
- 02:3102:31, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,495 N A pure Vaisnava is not subject to the rules and regulations of the smarta-brahmanas. That was the reason for Advaita Acarya’s stating, apanara sama more karibara tare: to raise Me to Your own standard Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure Vaiṣṇava is not subject to the rules and regulations of the smārta-brāhmaṇas. That was the reason for Advaita..."
- 02:2702:27, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,374 N Advaita Acarya's statement indicates that a paramahamsa Vaisnava is transcendentally situated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advaita Ācārya’s statement indicates that a paramahaṁsa Vaiṣṇava is transcendentally situated"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..." current
- 02:2302:23, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,561 Lord Nityananda gave Advaita Acarya His remnants to situate Him on the same platform and make Him a pure unalloyed Vaisnava or paramahamsa No edit summary current
- 02:2002:20, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,347 N The words apanara sama indicate that Advaita Acarya considered Himself to belong to the smarta-brahmanas, and He considered Nityananda Prabhu to be on the transcendental stage with pure Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words āpanāra sama indicate that Advaita Ācārya considered Himself to belong to the smārta-brāhmaṇas, and He consi..."
- 02:1502:15, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,158 N Because He (Nityananda Prabhu) always remembered Radha-Krsna and Their service, this was transcendental madness. Sri Advaita Acarya was pointing out this fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because He always remembered Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa and Their service, this was transcendental madness. Śrī Advaita Ācārya wa..." current
- 02:1002:10, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,001 N The words sahaje pagala ("by nature a madman") indicate that Nityananda Prabhu was transcendentally situated on the paramahamsa stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words sahaje pāgala (“by nature a madman”) indicate that Nityānanda Prabhu was transcendentally situated on the para..." current
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- 15:1715:17, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,653 N The behavior and statements of Advaita Acarya are meant for the understanding of ordinary people who are unaware of the strength of spiritual values, not knowing the potency of food left by the bona fide spiritual master and pure Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The behavior and statements of Advaita Ācārya are meant for the understanding of ordinary people who are unaware of the stre..." current
- 15:0215:02, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,768 N The remnants of food left by the spiritual master and similar paramahamsas, or pure Vaisnavas, are purifying. When an ordinary person touches such prasadam, his mind is purified, and his mind is raised to the status of a pure brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The remnants of food left by the spiritual master and similar paramahaṁsas, or pure Vaiṣṇavas, are purifying. When an or..."
- 12:1912:19, 13 April 2021 diff hist 0 The spiritual master is to be considered on the stage of paramahamsa and beyond the jurisdiction of the varnasrama institution No edit summary current
- 12:1812:18, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,372 N The spiritual master is to be considered on the stage of paramahamsa and beyond the jurisdiction of the varnasrama institution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master is to be considered on the stage of paramahaṁsa and beyond the jurisdiction of the varṇāśrama insti..."
- 12:1512:15, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,507 N The remnants of food left by a pure Vaisnava are called maha-maha-prasadam. This is completely spiritual and is identified with Lord Visnu. Such remnants are not ordinary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The remnants of food left by a pure Vaiṣṇava are called mahā-mahā-prasādam. This is completely spiritual and is identif..."
- 12:1112:11, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,570 N By touching the remnants of food thrown by Nityananda Prabhu, Advaita Acarya immediately felt Himself purified of all smarta contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By touching the remnants of food thrown by Nityānanda Prabhu, Advaita Ācārya immediately felt Himself purified of all smār..."
- 12:0712:07, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,752 N He (Nityananda Prabhu) threw the remnants of food on the ground, and some of these remnants touched the body of Advaita Acarya. Advaita Acarya accepted this happily because He presented Himself as a member of the community of smarta-brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He threw the remnants of food on the ground, and some of these remnants touched the body of Advaita Ācārya. Advaita Ācārya..."
- 12:0112:01, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,480 N The word avadhuta refers to one above all rules and regulations. Sometimes, not observing all the rules and regulations of a sannyasi, Nityananda Prabhu exhibited the behavior of a mad avadhuta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word avadhūta refers to one above all rules and regulations. Sometimes, not observing all the rules and regulations of a..." current
- 11:5211:52, 13 April 2021 diff hist +1,285 N A mana is a measurement containing about forty kilos Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A māna is a measurement containing about forty kilos"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-04-13..." current
- 11:4611:46, 13 April 2021 diff hist +4,177 Sometimes He (Nityananda) is accepted to be a disciple of Laksmipati Tirtha. If He is so accepted, Nityananda Prabhu belonged to the Madhva-sampradaya. He did not belong to the tantrika-sampradaya of Bengal No edit summary current
- 11:4411:44, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,889 N Actually Nityananda Prabhu did not belong to such a community (sakta-sampradaya). Nityananda Prabhu was always a brahmacari of a sannyasi of the vaidika order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually Nityānanda Prabhu did not belong to such a community. Nityānanda Prabhu was always a brahmacārī of a sannyāsī o..." current
- 11:3911:39, 13 April 2021 diff hist +4,129 N According to the sakta-sampradaya, a person called kaulavadhuta thinks materially while externally appearing to be a great devotee of Lord Siva. When such a person is in an assembly of Vaisnavas, he appears like a Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the śākta-sampradāya, a person called kaulāvadhūta thinks materially while externally appearing to be a grea..."
- 11:3311:33, 13 April 2021 diff hist 0 In Khadadaha, sometimes people misunderstood Nityananda Prabhu to belong to the sakta-sampradaya, whose philosophy is antah saktah bahih saivah sabhayam vaisnavo matah No edit summary current
- 11:3311:33, 13 April 2021 diff hist 0 We should know that these (CC Madhya 3.85) are all joking words between Advaita Acarya and Nityananda Prabhu. They are not to be taken as insults No edit summary current
- 11:3211:32, 13 April 2021 diff hist 0 At that stage (of avadhuta, the paramahamsa), a person sometimes accepts the symbols and dress of a sannyasi and sometimes does not. Sometimes he dresses like a householder No edit summary current
- 11:3211:32, 13 April 2021 diff hist 0 In the avadhuta stage, the paramahamsa stage, which is the supermost stage, one may appear to be visayi, on the platform of sense gratification, but in actuality he has nothing to do with sense gratification No edit summary current
- 11:3211:32, 13 April 2021 diff hist 0 By calling Nityananda Prabhu a bhrasta avadhuta (a rejected paramahamsa), Advaita Acarya Prabhu in a sense accepted Nityananda Prabhu as a paramahamsa No edit summary current
- 11:2911:29, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,723 N In Khadadaha, sometimes people misunderstood Nityananda Prabhu to belong to the sakta-sampradaya, whose philosophy is antah saktah bahih saivah sabhayam vaisnavo matah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Khaḍadaha, sometimes people misunderstood Nityānanda Prabhu to belong to the śākta-sampradāya, whose philosophy is an..."
- 11:2511:25, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,868 N We should know that these (CC Madhya 3.85) are all joking words between Advaita Acarya and Nityananda Prabhu. They are not to be taken as insults Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should know, however, that these are all joking words between Advaita Ācārya and Nityānanda Prabhu. They are not to be t..."
- 11:2111:21, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,856 N At that stage (of avadhuta, the paramahamsa), a person sometimes accepts the symbols and dress of a sannyasi and sometimes does not. Sometimes he dresses like a householder Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that stage, a person sometimes accepts the symbols and dress of a sannyāsī and sometimes does not. Sometimes he dresses l..."
- 11:1511:15, 13 April 2021 diff hist +4,005 N In the avadhuta stage, the paramahamsa stage, which is the supermost stage, one may appear to be visayi, on the platform of sense gratification, but in actuality he has nothing to do with sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the avadhūta stage, the paramahaṁsa stage, which is the supermost stage, one may appear to be viṣayī, on the platform..."
- 11:0811:08, 13 April 2021 diff hist +4,042 N Nityananda Prabhu had nothing to do with the rules governing smarta-brahmanas. Thus under pretense of condemning Him, Advaita Acarya was actually praising Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nityānanda Prabhu had nothing to do with the rules governing smārta-brāhmaṇas. Thus under pretense of condemning Him, Adv..."
- 11:0311:03, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,929 N By calling Nityananda Prabhu a bhrasta avadhuta (a rejected paramahamsa), Advaita Acarya Prabhu in a sense accepted Nityananda Prabhu as a paramahamsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By calling Nityānanda Prabhu a bhraṣṭa avadhūta (a rejected paramahaṁsa), Advaita Ācārya Prabhu in a sense accepted..."
- 10:5610:56, 13 April 2021 diff hist +4,010 N There is always a difference of opinion between a smarta-brahmana and a Vaisnava gosvami. There are even smarta opinions and Vaisnava gosvami opinions available in astrological and astronomical calculations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is always a difference of opinion between a smārta-brāhmaṇa and a Vaiṣṇava gosvāmī. There are even smārta opi..."
- 08:5008:50, 13 April 2021 diff hist +2,591 N Whatever edibles a sannyasi gets from a householder’s house he should take outside near some lake or river, & after offering the food to Visnu, Brahma & the sun (3 divisions), he should eat the entire offering and not leave anything for others to eat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever edibles a sannyāsī gets from a householder’s house he should take outside near some lake or river, and after offe..." current
- 08:3308:33, 13 April 2021 diff hist +2,064 N According to Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.18.19): bahir jalasayam gatva tatopasprsya vag-yatah, vibhajya pavitam sesam bhunjitasesam ahrtam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"vibhajya pāvitaṁ śeṣaṁ bhuñjītāśeṣam āhṛtam"|"bahir jalāśayaṁ gatvā tatopaspṛśya vāg-yataḥ"|"Accor..."
- 08:2508:25, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,544 N Those who are sahajiyas cannot understand what Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu meant when He asked Advaita Acarya to bring two separate leaves and give a small quantity of the prasadam to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are sahajiyās cannot understand what Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu meant when He asked Advaita Ācārya to bring two s..." current
- 08:1708:17, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,333 N He (a devotee) thinks that by accepting such things (as garlands, bedsteads, nice ornaments, nice food and even nicely prepared pan, betel nuts) he will offend the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He thinks that by accepting such things he will offend the lotus feet of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{compl..."
- 07:5207:52, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,505 N A devotee does not accept anything to eat that is not first offered to Krsna. All the rich foods offered to Krsna are given to the grhasthas, the householders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee does not accept anything to eat that is not first offered to Kṛṣṇa. All the rich foods offered to Kṛṣṇa..." current
- 07:4607:46, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,607 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu also advised Raghunatha dasa Gosvami not to eat very palatable dishes, wear very nice garments or talk on mundane subjects. These things are all prohibited for those in the renounced order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu also advised Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī not to eat very palatable dishes, wear very nice garments or tal..."
- 07:4007:40, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,831 Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu did not encourage sannyasis to eat very palatable dishes, for the whole Vaisnava cult is vairagya-vidya, as renounced as possible No edit summary current
- 07:3807:38, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,139 N If he (a sannyasi) did so (eat palatable dishes), he would not be able to control his senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he did so, he would not be able to control his senses"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-04..."
- 07:3407:34, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,485 N The word upakarana indicates a variety of foods, such as dhal, vegetables and other varieties of possible dishes that one can eat very nicely with rice. It is not proper, however, for a sannyasi to eat such palatable dishes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word upakaraṇa indicates a variety of foods, such as dhal, vegetables and other varieties of possible dishes that one ca..." current
- 07:2707:27, 13 April 2021 diff hist +2,365 N When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu saw the food offered in three places, He thought that all of it was meant for Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw the food offered in three places, He thought that all of it was meant for Kṛṣṇa"}} {..." current
- 07:2207:22, 13 April 2021 diff hist +2,890 N The other two servings, on banana leaves, were to be accepted by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Lord Nityananda. That was Advaita Acarya’s intention, but He did not disclose this to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The other two servings, on banana leaves, were to be accepted by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda. That was Adv..." current
- 02:5202:52, 13 April 2021 diff hist +2,479 N The offering on the metal plate was personally offered by Advaita Acarya to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The offering on the metal plate was personally offered by Advaita Ācārya to Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}}..." current
- 02:4702:47, 13 April 2021 diff hist +2,715 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura states that one of these servings (described in CC Madhya 3.66) was offered in a metal dish and was meant for Krsna, whereas the other two were placed on big banana leaves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura states that one of these servings was offered in a metal dish and was meant for..." current
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- 13:1213:12, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,348 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was pleased because He saw how nicely so many varieties of food were prepared for Krsna. Actually all kinds of prasadam are prepared for Krsna, not for the people, but the devotees partake of prasadam with great pleasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was pleased because He saw how nicely so many varieties of food were prepared for Kṛṣṇa. Actu..." current
- 13:0313:03, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,156 N Although a Vaisnava may be very advanced spiritually, he keeps himself externally humble and submissive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although a Vaiṣṇava may be very advanced spiritually, he keeps himself externally humble and submissive"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
- 12:5312:53, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,512 N He (Haridasa Thakura) proposed to take prasadam outside the house (of Adaivta Acarya). Although he was in an exalted position and equal to other great Vaisnavas, he considered himself a papistha, a most sinful man, and adhama, the lowest among men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he proposed to take prasādam outside the house. Although he was in an exalted position and equal to other great Vaiṣṇavas..." current
- 12:4112:41, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,009 N In order not to disturb social tranquillity, Haridasa Thakura humbly kept himself in the position of a Muslim, outside the jurisdiction of the Hindu community Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"outside the jurisdiction of the Hindu community"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-04-12T12:41..."
- 12:1412:14, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,437 m Although Haridasa Thakura was an exalted Vaisnava accepted by Advaita Acarya, Nityananda Prabhu and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, nonetheless, in order not to disturb social tranquillity, he humbly kept himself in the position of a Muslim Nabakumar moved page Although Haridasa Thakura was an exalted Vaisnava accepted by Advaita Acarya, Nityananda Prabhu and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, nonetheless, in order not to disturb social tranquillity to Although Haridasa Thakura was an exalted Vaisnava accepted by Advaita Acarya, Nityananda Prabhu and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, nonetheless, in order not to disturb social tranquillity, he humbly kept himself in the position of a Muslim current
- 12:1212:12, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,264 N Although Haridasa Thakura was an exalted Vaisnava accepted by Advaita Acarya, Nityananda Prabhu and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, nonetheless, in order not to disturb social tranquillity, he humbly kept himself in the position of a Muslim Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Haridāsa Ṭhākura was an exalted Vaiṣṇava accepted by Advaita Ācārya, Nityānanda Prabhu and Śrī Caitanya..."
- 12:0412:04, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,386 N Although personally called by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu to take prasadam with Them, still, out of great humility, Haridasa Thakura submitted - I shall take the prasadam outside of the house Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although personally called by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Nityānanda Prabhu to take prasādam with Them, still, out of gre..."
- 11:5811:58, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,245 N Although the Hindus and Muslims lived together in a very friendly manner, still there were distinctions between them. The Muslims were considered yavanas, or low-born, and whenever a Muslim was invited, he would be fed outside of the house Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Hindus and Muslims lived together in a very friendly manner, still there were distinctions between them. The Musl..." current
- 11:4811:48, 12 April 2021 diff hist +1,937 N We request our editors of cook books to add all these nice preparations described (in CC Madhya 3.47) by the experienced author Srila Kaviraja Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We request our editors of cook books to add all these nice preparations described by the experienced author Śrīla Kavirāja..." current
- 11:3111:31, 12 April 2021 diff hist 0 m Whenever food is prepared & we take away a portion, the food is actually decreased. But here (Bengal) it is the system to say badaila, or - increased. If food is prepared for Krsna & offered to Him & the Vaisnavas, the stock is increased, never decreased Nabakumar moved page Whenever food is prepared and we take away a portion, the food is actually decreased. But here it is the system to say badaila, or "ncreased." If food is prepared for Krsna and offered to Him and the Vaisnavas, the stock is increased, never decreased to [[Whenever food is prepared & we take away a portion, the food is actually decreased. But here (Bengal) it is the system to say badaila, or - increased. If food is prepared for Krsna & offered to Him & the Vaisnavas, t... current
- 11:2711:27, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,431 N Whenever food is prepared & we take away a portion, the food is actually decreased. But here (Bengal) it is the system to say badaila, or - increased. If food is prepared for Krsna & offered to Him & the Vaisnavas, the stock is increased, never decreased Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whenever food is prepared and we take away a portion, the food is actually decreased. But here it is the system to say bāḍ..."
- 11:1911:19, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,220 N The word badaila, meaning "increased," is very significant in this verse (CC Madhya 3.42). It is a sophisticated word used by the grhasthas in Bengal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word bāḍāila, meaning “increased,” is very significant in this verse. It is a sophisticated word used by the gṛh..." current
- 08:4008:40, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,845 N Householders in Krsna consciousness are actually grhasthas - that is, those living in the asrama with their families and children. Sri Advaita Prabhu was an ideal grhastha, and His house was the ideal grhastha-asrama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Householders in Kṛṣṇa consciousness are actually gṛhasthas—that is, those living in the āśrama with their families..."
- 08:3308:33, 12 April 2021 diff hist +4,067 N Although a person may live with his wife and children happily in Krsna consciousness, he also observes the regulative principles followed in any temple. If there is no Krsna consciousness, the householder’s abode is called a grha-medhi’s house Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although a person may live with his wife and children happily in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he also observes the regulative pr..."
- 08:2308:23, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,761 N If no one responds to his call, the householder can accept his own lunch. Thus the householder’s life is also a kind of austerity. Because of this, the householder’s life is called the grhastha-asrama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If no one responds to his call, the householder can accept his own lunch. Thus the householder’s life is also a kind of aust..." current
- 08:1408:14, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,692 N If someone comes, the householder offers him prasadam, and if there is not much left, he should offer his own portion to the guest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If someone comes, the householder offers him prasādam, and if there is not much left, he should offer his own portion to the..." current
- 08:0108:01, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,954 N According to Vedic principles, a householder, before taking lunch, should go outside and shout very loudly to see if there is anyone without food. In this way he invites people to take prasadam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Vedic principles, a householder, before taking lunch, should go outside and shout very loudly to see if there is..." current
- 07:5107:51, 12 April 2021 diff hist +4,163 N In my childhood I have actually seen my father receive not less than four guests every day, and in those days my father’s income was not very great. Nonetheless, there was no difficulty in offering prasadam to at least four guests every day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In my childhood I have actually seen my father receive not less than four guests every day, and in those days my father’s in..." current
- 07:3807:38, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,545 N According to the Vedic principles, there must always be a guest in a householder’s house Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic principles, there must always be a guest in a householder’s house"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}..." current
- 07:3507:35, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,857 N The wife at home cooks a variety of foods for Lord Visnu, and the husband offers it to the Deity. After that, arati is performed, and the prasadam is distributed amongst family members and guests Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The wife at home cooks a variety of foods for Lord Viṣṇu, and the husband offers it to the Deity. After that, ārati is pe..." current
- 07:2807:28, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,628 N This (CC Madhya 3.41) is the ideal householder’s life. The husband and wife live together, and the husband works very hard to secure paraphernalia for worshiping Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the ideal householder’s life. The husband and wife live together, and the husband works very hard to secure parapher..."
- 06:0906:09, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,504 m The Ganges and Yamuna mix at the confluence at Allahabad (Prayaga). The Yamuna flows from the western side and the Ganges from the eastern, & they merge. Since Caitanya Mahaprabhu bathed on the western side, He actually took His bath in the river Yamuna Nabakumar moved page The Ganges and Yamuna mix at the confluence at Allahabad (Prayaga). The Yamuna flows from the western side and the Ganges from the eastern, and they merge to The Ganges and Yamuna mix at the confluence at Allahabad (Prayaga). The Yamuna flows from the western side and the Ganges from the eastern, & they merge. Since Caitanya Mahaprabhu bathed on the western side, He actually took His bath in the river Yamuna current
- 05:5805:58, 12 April 2021 diff hist +1,667 N This verse (CC Madhya 3.28) is recorded in the Caitanya-candrodaya-nataka (5.13), by Kavi-karnapura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is recorded in the Caitanya-candrodaya-nāṭaka (5.13), by Kavi-karṇapūra"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}}..." current
- 05:2105:21, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,455 N The conclusion is that the sannyasa order depends not on the dress but the determination to serve Mukunda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that the sannyāsa order depends not on the dress but the determination to serve Mukunda"}} {{notes|}} {{com..." current
- 05:1605:16, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,082 N The sannyasi dress is actually an attraction for material formality. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu did not like such formality, but He wanted the essence of it - service to Mukunda. Such determination in any condition is paratma-nistha. That is required Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sannyāsī dress is actually an attraction for material formality. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu did not like such formality,..." current
- 05:0905:09, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,630 N He (Caitanya) accepted the brahmana’s version due to his determination to serve Mukunda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He accepted the brāhmaṇa’s version due to his determination to serve Mukunda"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{compl..." current
- 05:0505:05, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,693 N In this (CC Madhya 3.8) connection, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura says that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu accepted the sannyasa order and recommended the determination of the Avantipura bhiksu to engage in the service of Mukunda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura says that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted the sannyāsa order and reco..." current
- 04:5804:58, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,443 N Sri Caitanya accepted Sridhara Svami, who was a tridandi-sannyasi, but the Mayavadi sannyasis, not understanding Sridhara Svami, sometimes think that Sridhara Svami belonged to the Mayavada ekadanda-sannyasa community. Actually this was not the case Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted Śrīdhara Svāmī, who was a tridaṇḍi-sannyāsī, but the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs, n..." current
- 04:4804:48, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,234 N The followers of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu never accepted the Mayavada order of sannyasa, and for this they cannot be blamed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The followers of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu never accepted the Māyāvāda order of sannyāsa, and for this they cannot be bla..." current
- 04:4304:43, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,130 N One who can control the forces of speech, mind, anger, belly, tongue and genitals is known as a gosvami and is competent to accept disciples all over the world - NOI 1 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who can control the forces of speech, mind, anger, belly, tongue and genitals is known as a gosvāmī and is competent to..." current
- 04:3804:38, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,514 N Although acceptance of tridanda-sannyasa is not distinctly mentioned in the Gaudiya Vaisnava literature, the first verse of Srila Rupa Gosvami’s Upadesamrta advocates that one should accept the tridanda-sannyasa order by controlling the six forces Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although acceptance of tridaṇḍa-sannyāsa is not distinctly mentioned in the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava literature, the first..."
- 04:2104:21, 12 April 2021 diff hist 0 m The word paratma-nistha means being a devotee of Lord Krsna. Paratma, the Supreme Person, is Krsna. Isvarah paramah krsnah sac-cid-ananda-vigrahah - BS 5.1 Nabakumar moved page The word paratma-nistha means being a devotee of Lord Krsna. Paratma, the Supreme Person, is Krsna. Isvarah paramah krsnah sac-cid-ananda-vigrahah (- S 5.1 to The word paratma-nistha means being a devotee of Lord Krsna. Paratma, the Supreme Person, is Krsna. Isvarah paramah krsnah sac-cid-ananda-vigrahah - BS 5.1 current
- 04:0804:08, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,511 N Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, who is known as a smrty-acarya in the Gaudiya-Vaisnava-sampradaya, later accepted the tridanda-sannyasa order from Tridandipada Prabodhananda Sarasvati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Gopāla Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī, who is known as a smṛty-ācārya in the Gauḍīya-Vaiṣṇava-sampradāya, later acc..."
- 04:0404:04, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,167 N It is said that from Madhavacarya the sampradaya known in western India as the Vallabhacarya sampradaya has begun Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that from this Mādhavācārya the sampradāya known in western India as the Vallabhācārya sampradāya has begun"..."
- 03:5703:57, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,066 N The most intimate devotee of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, namely Gadadhara Pandita, accepted tridanda-sannyasa and also accepted Madhava Upadhyaya as his tridandi-sannyasi disciple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most intimate devotee of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, namely Gadādhara Paṇḍita, accepted tridaṇḍa-sannyāsa and al..."
- 03:2103:21, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,948 Acaryas who advocate the daiva varnasrama (the social order of catur-varnyam mentioned in the Bhagavad-gita) do not accept the proposition of asura-varnasrama, which maintains that the social order of varna is indicated by birth No edit summary current
- 03:1903:19, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,306 N They (Mayavadis) simply think of merging into the existence of Brahman because of their disgust with material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They simply think of merging into the existence of Brahman because of their disgust with material existence"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 03:0703:07, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,332 N They (Mayavadis) are unable to understand the purport of tridanda-sannyasa, and as such they are not inclined to dedicate their lives to the service of Mukunda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they are unable to understand the purport of tridaṇḍa-sannyāsa, and as such they are not inclined to dedicate their lives..." current
- 02:5102:51, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,152 N The ekadandi-sannyasis of the Mayavadi school give up the sacred thread and do not keep any tuft of hair Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ekadaṇḍi-sannyāsīs of the Māyāvādī school give up the sacred thread and do not keep any tuft of hair"}} {{notes|..." current
- 02:3802:38, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,113 N To date, all the devotees of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, following in His footsteps, accept the sannyasa order and keep the sacred thread and tuft of unshaved hair Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To date, all the devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, following in His footsteps, accept the sannyāsa order and keep the s..." current
- 02:2202:22, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,130 N The Mayavadi sannyasis, who are enamored of the external energy of the Lord, cannot understand the mind of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Māyāvādī sannyāsīs, who are enamored of the external energy of the Lord, cannot understand the mind of Śrī Caitany..." current
- 02:1502:15, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,157 N By citing this verse (CC Madhya 3.6) from Srimad-Bhagavatam, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu accepted the sannyasa order recommended in Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By citing this verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted the sannyāsa order recommended in Śrīma..."
- 02:1002:10, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,296 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam there is no such thing as an ekadandi-sannyasi; indeed, the tridandi-sannyasi is accepted as the symbolic representation of the sannyasa order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam there is no such thing as an ekadaṇḍi-sannyāsī; indeed, the tridaṇḍi-sannyāsī is accepted..." current
- 02:0702:07, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,437 N Mayavadi sannyasis, not knowing that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was a tridandi, think of Caitanya Mahaprabhu as an ekadandi-sannyasi. This is due to their vivarta, bewilderment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādī sannyāsīs, not knowing that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a tridaṇḍī, think of Caitanya Mahāprabhu as an..." current
- 02:0302:03, 12 April 2021 diff hist +8,328 N They (Mayavadi sannyasis) accept this impersonal position (merge into the Brahman effulgence, which is a marginal position between material and spiritual existence) as liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They accept this impersonal position as liberation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-04-12T02..."
11 April 2021
- 08:3008:30, 11 April 2021 diff hist +8,571 N Because the ekadandi-sannyasis of the Mayavada school are not devoted to the service of Krsna, they try to merge into the Brahman effulgence, which is a marginal position between material and spiritual existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the ekadaṇḍi-sannyāsīs of the Māyāvāda school are not devoted to the service of Kṛṣṇa, they try to merg..."
- 05:4305:43, 11 April 2021 diff hist +8,460 N Indirectly He (Caitanya) declared that within that eka-danda, one danda, four dandas existed as one. Accepting ekadanda-sannyasa without paratma-nistha (devotional service to Lord Krsna) is not acceptable to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indirectly He declared that within that eka-daṇḍa, one daṇḍa, four daṇḍas existed as one. Accepting ekadaṇḍa-s..." current
- 05:3105:31, 11 April 2021 diff hist +8,561 N Although Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu accepted the then-existing order of sannyasa (namely eka-danda), He still recited a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam about the tridanda-sannyasa accepted by the brahmana of Avantipura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted the then-existing order of sannyāsa (namely eka-daṇḍa), He still recited a v..."
10 April 2021
- 14:2214:22, 10 April 2021 diff hist +8,506 N Many persons in the community of Siva Svami gave up the atma-nistha of the Lord and followed the path of Sankaracarya. Instead of accepting 108 names, those in the Siva Svami sampradaya follow the path of Sankaracarya and accept the ten names of sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"many persons in the community of Śiva Svāmī gave up the ātma-niṣṭhā (devotional service) of the Lord and followed the..." current
- 14:1614:16, 10 April 2021 diff hist +8,203 N The Vaisnava sannyasi is known as a tridandi-sannyasi. The Mayavadi sannyasi accepts only one danda, not understanding the meaning of tri-danda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vaiṣṇava sannyāsī is known as a tridaṇḍi-sannyāsī. The Māyāvādī sannyāsī accepts only one daṇḍa, not..." current
- 14:1214:12, 10 April 2021 diff hist +8,346 N Visnu Svami considered that accepting the dress of a tri-dandi was paratma-nistha. Therefore sincere devotees add another danda, the jiva-danda, to the three existing dandas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Viṣṇu Svāmī considered that accepting the dress of a tri-daṇḍī was parātma-niṣṭhā. Therefore sincere devotees..." current
- 14:0714:07, 10 April 2021 diff hist +8,611 N Those who are completely dedicated to the lotus feet of Krsna in service are actually sannyasis. As a matter of formality, the devotee accepts the sannyasa dress as previous acaryas did. He also accepts the three dandas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are completely dedicated to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa in service are actually sannyāsīs. As a matter of formal..." current
- 13:5713:57, 10 April 2021 diff hist +8,262 N The word paratma-nistha means being a devotee of Lord Krsna. Paratma, the Supreme Person, is Krsna. Isvarah paramah krsnah sac-cid-ananda-vigrahah - BS 5.1 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word parātma-niṣṭhā means being a devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Parātmā, the Supreme Person, is Kṛṣṇa. Īśva..."
- 13:5013:50, 10 April 2021 diff hist +8,257 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 6.1) it is also stated, anasritah karma-phalam karyam karma karoti yah, sa sannyasi ca yogi ca: one who works devotedly for the satisfaction of Krsna is a sannyasi. The dress is not sannyasa, but the attitude of service to Krsna is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"it is also stated, anāśritaḥ karma-phalaṁ kāryaṁ karma karoti yaḥ/ sa sannyāsī ca yogī ca:..." current
- 13:4213:42, 10 April 2021 diff hist +8,423 N If one does not completely devote his mind and body to the service of the Lord, he does not actually become a sannyasi. It is not simply a matter of changing dress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one does not completely devote his mind and body to the service of the Lord, he does not actually become a sannyāsī. It i..." current
- 13:3513:35, 10 April 2021 diff hist +8,471 If one accepts the sannyasa order, his main business is to devote his life completely to the service of Mukunda, Krsna No edit summary current
- 12:3412:34, 10 April 2021 diff hist −49 This (CC Adi 3.91) is a verse from the Padma Purana. Visnu-bhaktas, or devotees in Krsna consciousness, are known as devas (demigods). Atheists, who do not believe in God or who declare themselves God, are asuras - demons No edit summary current
- 12:3412:34, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,151 This verse (of CC Adi 4.215) is from the Padma Purana No edit summary current
- 12:3312:33, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This verse (CC Madhya 1.58) appears in the Padyavali (386), an anthology of verses compiled by Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:3312:33, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This verse (CC Madhya 1.76) also appears in the Padyavali (387), an anthology of verses compiled by Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:3112:31, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This verse (of CC Adi 3.63) is Prathama Sri Caitanyastaka 1, from the Stava-mala of Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:3112:31, 10 April 2021 diff hist −47 This verse (of CC Adi 3.63) is Dvitiya Sri Caitanyastaka 8, from the Stava-mala of Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:3112:31, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This verse (of CC Adi 3.58) is Dvitiya Sri Caitanyastaka 1, from the Stava-mala of Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:3112:31, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,669 This statement (of CC Adi-lila 4.196) appears in the Kesavastaka (8) of the Stava-mala, compiled by Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:3012:30, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,669 This (Verse of CC Adi lila 4.275) is the third verse of the second Caitanyastaka of Srila Rupa Gosvami’s Stava-mala No edit summary
- 12:2912:29, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,856 Texts 51 and 52 (of CC Adi Lila chapter 4) are, respectively, Prathama Sri Caitanyastaka 2 and Dvitiya Sri Caitanyastaka 3, from the Stava-mala of Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary current
- 12:2512:25, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This (CC Adi 3.87) is a verse from the Stotra-ratna (12) of Yamunacarya, the spiritual master of Ramanujacarya No edit summary current
- 12:2512:25, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This verse (CC Madhya 1.203) is from the Stotra-ratna (47), by Sri Yamunacarya No edit summary current
- 12:2512:25, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 To be completely satisfied and devoid of anxiety, one must come to the position of eternally rendering service to the Supreme Lord. This verse (CC Madhya 1.206) is also from the Stotra-ratna (43), by Sri Yamunacarya No edit summary current
- 12:2312:23, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,697 This text (of CC Adi-lila 4.125) is from the Govinda-lilamrta (8.77) of Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:2012:20, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 There is a similar verse (as CC Adi 9.42) in the Visnu Purana, Part Three, Chapter Twelve, verse 45, which is next quoted in the Caitanya-caritamrta No edit summary current
- 12:2012:20, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,268 This (CC Adi-lila 4.116) is a verse from the Visnu Purana - 5.13.60 No edit summary
- 12:1812:18, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,518 This verse (of CC Adi-lila 4.118) is spoken by Sri Vrnda-devi in the Vidagdha-madhava (7.3) of Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:1812:18, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This verse (CC Madhya 2.52) is spoken by Paurnamasi to Nandimukhi in the Vidagdha-madhava (2.18) of Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:1612:16, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This verse (of CC Madhya 11.47) is found in the Sri Caitanya-candrodaya-nataka - 8.28 No edit summary
- 12:1612:16, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This is a quotation (of CC Madhya 11.11) from Sri Caitanya-candrodaya-nataka - 8.24 No edit summary current
- 12:1412:14, 10 April 2021 diff hist −51 This (CC Adi 2.107) is the first verse of the Fifth Chapter of the Brahma-samhita - BS 5.1 No edit summary current
- 12:1412:14, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This description of the Lord’s creative energy is from the Brahma-samhita (BS 5.38), which Lord Brahma compiled after his personal realization No edit summary current
- 12:1412:14, 10 April 2021 diff hist +24,388 This is a verse (CC Adi-lila 5.22) from the Brahma-samhita (BS 5.38). This description of the abode of Krsna gives us definite information of the transcendental place No edit summary
- 12:1412:14, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This is a quotation (of CC Adi-lila 5.155) from Brahma-samhita - BS 5.38 No edit summary
- 12:0812:08, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,271 This text (of CC Adi 2.63) is from Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 1.2.11 No edit summary
- 12:0512:05, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,267 This verse (of CC Adi-lila 4.203) is from the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 2.3.54 No edit summary current
- 12:0512:05, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,306 This verse (of CC Adi-lila 4.202) is from the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 3.2.62 No edit summary current
- 12:0512:05, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This verse (CC Madhya 1.190) is from the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (1.2.154), by Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:0512:05, 10 April 2021 diff hist −23 This is a verse (of CC Adi-lila 5.224) quoted from the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (1.2.239) in connection with practical devotional service No edit summary
- 12:0512:05, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,316 This is a verse (of CC Adi-lila 4.163) from the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.285 No edit summary
- 12:0512:05, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,680 This (CC Adi-lila 4.117) is a verse from the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (2.1.231) of Srila Rupa Gosvami No edit summary
- 12:0012:00, 10 April 2021 diff hist +7,961 This verse (of CC Adi-lila 5.36) is from the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (1.2.278) of Srila Rupa Gosvami, who further discusses this same topic in his Laghu-bhagavatamrta - Purva 5.41 No edit summary
- 11:3411:34, 10 April 2021 diff hist −39 Describing His own potencies to Arjuna, the Personality of Godhead Sri Krsna spoke this (CC Adi 2.20) verse of the Bhagavad-gita - BG 10.42 No edit summary current
- 11:2711:27, 10 April 2021 diff hist −48 This (CC Adi 17.78) is a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.81.16) spoken by Sudama Vipra in the presence of Lord Sri Krsna No edit summary
- 11:2511:25, 10 April 2021 diff hist −48 These (CC Adi 2.91-92) verses from Srimad-Bhagavatam (2.10.1-2) list the ten subject matters dealt with in the text of the Bhagavatam. Of these, the tenth is the substance, and the other nine are categories derived from the substance No edit summary
- 11:2311:23, 10 April 2021 diff hist −48 This (CC Adi 2.67) statement of Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.3.28) definitely negates the concept that Sri Krsna is an avatara of Visnu or Narayana No edit summary
- 11:2211:22, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,990 There are many such statements in the Srimad-Bhagavatam from which we can understand that there were facilities to travel from one planet to another, especially in the higher planetary system, and who can say that they are not still traveling No edit summary
- 11:2011:20, 10 April 2021 diff hist +4,434 This (CC Adi 3.111) text from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.9.11) is a prayer by Lord Brahma to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Krsna for His blessings in the work of creation No edit summary
- 11:1811:18, 10 April 2021 diff hist −54 This verse (of CC Adi 3.51) is spoken by Saint Karabhajana in Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 11.5.31 No edit summary
- 11:0211:02, 10 April 2021 diff hist +8,458 N In connection with this verse (CC Madhya 3.6), which is a quotation from SB 11.23.57, Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati says that of the 64 items required for rendering devotional service, acceptance of the symbolic marks of sannyasa is a regulative principle Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In connection with this verse, which is a quotation from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura..."
- 10:5310:53, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,268 N The word pendo is a corrupted form of the word paundra. It appears that the capital of Rastra-desa was situated in that part of Bengal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word peṇḍo is a corrupted form of the word pauṇḍra. It appears that the capital of Rāṣṭra-deśa was situated..." current
- 10:4910:49, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,508 N The word Radha-desa comes from the word rastra, or - state. From rastra the corrupted word radha has come. The part of Bengal on the western side of the Ganges is known as Radha-desa. Another name is Paundra-desa or Pendo-desa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word Rāḍha-deśa comes from the word rāṣṭra, or"|"From rāṣṭra the corrupted word rāḍha has come. The part..." current
- 10:3310:33, 10 April 2021 diff hist +10 The author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta says - I have only written what I have learned from them - previous acaryas No edit summary current
- 10:3110:31, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,381 N The author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta says - I have only written what I have learned from them - previous acaryas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have only written what I have learned from them"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-04-10T10:..."
- 10:2710:27, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,794 N The author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta says - I (Krsnadasa Kaviraj) have only written what I have heard in the disciplic succession because I am dedicated to the lotus feet of previous acaryas like Svarupa Damodara, Raghunatha dasa Gosvami and Rupa Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He says"|"I have only written what I have heard in the disciplic succession because I am dedicated to the lotus feet of previo..."
- 10:2110:21, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,660 N The author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta says - I beg their pardon (who imitate some smarta-brahmana) with great humility, but I am submitting that I personally have no desire to add or subtract anything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He says"|"I beg their pardon with great humility, but I am submitting that I personally have no desire to add or subtract anyt..."
- 10:1410:14, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,300 N The author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta says - let such devotees (who imitate some smarta-brahmana) not be displeased with me, thinking that I have committed errors in this regard Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"let such devotees not be displeased with me, thinking that I have committed errors in this regard"|"He says"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
- 10:0710:07, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,490 N He (the author of Caitanya-caritamrta) says - Let the neophyte devotees - the devotees who are very expert in arguing though they have no sense of advanced devotional service, who think themselves very advanced because they imitate some smarta-brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He says"|"Let the neophyte devotees—the devotees who are very expert in arguing though they have no sense of advanced devoti..."
- 09:5909:59, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,333 N The author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta begs the mercy of all these devotees (bhajana-vijna, bhajana-sila and krsna-name diksita krsna-nama-kari) and asks them to be pleased with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The author of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta begs the mercy of all these devotees and asks them to be pleased with him"}} {{note..."
- 06:0006:00, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,461 N According to Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, there are three kinds of devotees, known as bhajana-vijna - experts in DS, bhajana-sila - devotees engaged in DS, and krsna-name diksita krsna-nama-kari - initiated devotees engaged in chanting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, there are three kinds of devotees, known as bhajana-vijña (exper..."
- 05:5105:51, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,163 N Mundane scholarship and its concomitant attachments and detachments cannot arouse spontaneous love of Godhead. Such love cannot be described by a mundane scholar Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mundane scholarship and its concomitant attachments and detachments cannot arouse spontaneous love of Godhead. Such love canno..." current
- 05:4405:44, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,300 N When these facts (about Lord Caitanya) are recorded (in Caitanya-caritamrta), they are very congenial to the devotees, but one who is not a devotee cannot understand. Such is the subject matter for realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When these facts are recorded, they are very congenial to the devotees, but one who is not a devotee cannot understand. Such i..."
- 05:3405:34, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,460 N If he (the author of Caitanya-caritamrta) had been carried away by someone’s likes and dislikes, he could not have written of such a sublime subject matter in such an easy way. The actual facts are understandable to real devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he had been carried away by someone’s likes and dislikes, he could not have written of such a sublime subject matter in s..."
- 05:2705:27, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,257 N The author (of Caitanya-caritamrta) is stating that he did not inject personal opinion in the Caitanya-caritamrta. He has simply described his spontaneous understanding from superiors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the author is stating that he did not inject personal opinion in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta. He has simply described his spont..." current
- 05:2305:23, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,290 N The author (of Caitanya-caritamrta) says, that he cannot consider the opinions of those who become attracted or repelled by such things (Judgment according to mundane senses), because one cannot write impartially in that way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The author says"|"that he cannot consider the opinions of those who become attracted or repelled by such things, because one c..." current
- 05:1405:14, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,477 N The simplest thing for human beings is to follow their predecessors. Judgment according to mundane senses is not a very easy process. Whatever is awakened by attachment to one’s predecessor is the way of devotional service as indicated by Sri Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The simplest thing for human beings is to follow their predecessors. Judgment according to mundane senses is not a very easy p..."
- 05:0605:06, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,930 N Actually Sri Caitanya-caritamrta is not a subject matter for research workers or literary scholars. It is simply meant for those devotees who have dedicated their lives to the service of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"actually Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta is not a subject matter for research workers or literary scholars. It is simply meant fo..."
- 05:0005:00, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,801 N Generally, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s pastimes recorded in the Caitanya-caritamrta are studied in universities and scholastic circles from a literary and historical point of view Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s pastimes recorded in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta are studied in universities and scho..." current
- 04:5604:56, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,766 N One who is able to understand can relish this exalted transcendental literature (Caitanya-caritamrta), which is actually not meant for ordinary persons like scholars and literary men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is able to understand can relish this exalted transcendental literature, which is actually not meant for ordinary pers..." current
- 04:5004:50, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,807 N Srila Kaviraja Gosvami and one who follows in his footsteps do not have to cater to the public. Their business is simply to satisfy the previous acaryas and describe the pastimes of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Kavirāja Gosvāmī and one who follows in his footsteps do not have to cater to the public. Their business is simply..." current
- 04:4504:45, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,851 N Sri Caitanya-caritamrta is the essence of the instruction given through the parampara system of the disciplic succession stemming from Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta is the essence of the instruction given through the paramparā system of the disciplic succession..." current
- 04:4004:40, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,956 N Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami has distributed this information (which he had got from Raghunatha dasa) in his book Caitanya-caritamrta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī has distributed this information in his book Caitanya-caritāmṛta"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..." current
- 04:3504:35, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,223 Whatever Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami heard is recorded in Sri Caitanya-caritamrta. This is called the parampara system, from Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to Svarupa Damodara to Raghunatha dasa Gosvami to Kaviraja Gosvami No edit summary current
- 04:3304:33, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,912 All the activities of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu were noted by His personal secretary Svarupa Damodara and repeated to Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, who memorized them No edit summary
- 04:2504:25, 10 April 2021 diff hist +2,758 N An ordinary person cannot understand the transcendental ecstasies in the mode of Srimati Radharani. Unfit persons who try to understand them are perverted into the sahajiya, baula and other sampradayas. Thus the teachings are perverted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An ordinary person cannot understand the transcendental ecstasies in the mode of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. Unfit persons who..."
- 04:2004:20, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,404 N This Krsna consciousness movement, following in the footsteps of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His confidential devotees, is also trying to distribute love of Godhead all over the world through the chanting of the holy names of the Lord - Hare Krsna mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, following in the footsteps of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His confidential devotee..."
- 04:1404:14, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,345 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, although distributing love of Godhead unlimitedly, still remained the supreme owner of this transcendental opulence. His devotees, who learned it from Him, also had to distribute it munificently all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, although distributing love of Godhead unlimitedly, still remained the supreme owner of this transc..."
- 04:0704:07, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,083 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s capital is the touchstone of love of Godhead, and consequently He is a great owner of that transcendental treasure. After making unlimited amounts of gold, the touchstone remains the same Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s capital is the touchstone of love of Godhead, and consequently He is a great owner of that tran..." current
- 03:4403:44, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,371 N On that elevated platform (Vaisnava) he (Bilvamangala Thakura Gosvami) wrote a book named Krsna-karnamrta, which is very famous amongst Vaisnavas. Since he exhibited so many ecstatic symptoms, people used to call him Lilasuka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On that elevated platform he wrote a book named Kṛṣṇa-karṇāmṛta, which is very famous amongst Vaiṣṇavas. Since..." current
- 03:3803:38, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,070 N He (Silhana Misra) wrote a book named Santi-sataka, and later, by the mercy of Lord Krsna and the Vaisnavas, he became a great devotee. Thus he became famous as Bilvamangala Thakura Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he wrote a book named Śānti-śataka, and later, by the mercy of Lord Kṛṣṇa and the Vaiṣṇavas, he became a great de..."
- 03:3303:33, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,031 N Lilasuka is Bilvamangala Thakura Gosvami. He was a South Indian, a brahmana, and his former name was Silhana Misra. When he was a householder, he became attracted to a prostitute named Cintamani, but eventually he took her advice and became renounced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Līlāśuka is Bilvamaṅgala Ṭhākura Gosvāmī. He was a South Indian, a brāhmaṇa, and his former name was Śilhaṇa M..."
- 03:2703:27, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,046 N Absorbed in these four transcendental mellows (described in CC Madhya 2.78), Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu resided in Jagannatha Puri, feeling very much obliged to His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Absorbed in these four transcendental mellows, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu resided in Jagannātha Purī, feeling very much obli..." current
- 03:2103:21, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,439 N In the presence of His most confidential devotees like Gadadhara Pandita, Jagadananda and Svarupa Damodara, Caitanya Mahaprabhu enjoyed the ecstatic conditions of Srimati Radharani in Her conjugal relationship with Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the presence of His most confidential devotees like Gadādhara Paṇḍita, Jagadānanda and Svarūpa Dāmodara, Caitanya M..." current
- 03:1703:17, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,585 Ramananda Raya, who is considered an incarnation of Arjuna and by some an incarnation of Visakhadevi, enjoyed unalloyed fraternal love with the Lord. Unalloyed personal service was enjoyed by Govinda and others No edit summary current
- 03:1403:14, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,133 N His (Paramananda Puri's) affections with Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu were on the platform of paternal love. This was because Paramananda Puri happened to be the Godbrother of the spiritual master of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His affections with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu were on the platform of paternal love. This was because Paramānanda Purī happ..." current
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- 22:5422:54, 9 April 2021 diff hist +279 Paramananda Puri is said to have been Uddhava in Vrndavana No edit summary current
- 22:5122:51, 9 April 2021 diff hist +1,600 N This (CC Madhya 2.74) is another verse from the Krsna-karnamrta - 68 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is another verse from the Kṛṣṇa-karṇāmṛta (68)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..." current
- 22:4722:47, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,467 N In the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu, pulaka is described as joy, encouragement and fear. When these combine, the hairs on the body stand on end, and this bodily state is called pulaka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu, pulaka is described as joy, encouragement and fear. When these combine, the hairs on the bod..." current
- 22:4322:43, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,110 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu refers to gadgada-ruddhaya gira, or - a faltering voice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu refers to gadgada-ruddhayā girā, or"|"a faltering voice"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{co..." current
- 22:3922:39, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,533 N When there is a combination of moroseness, astonishment, anger, joy and fear, there is a choking in the voice. This choking is called gadgada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is a combination of moroseness, astonishment, anger, joy and fear, there is a choking in the voice. This choking is..." current
- 22:3322:33, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,920 m When there is joy and there are tears in the eyes, the temperature of the tears is cold, but when there is anger, the tears are hot. In both cases, the eyes are restless, the eyeballs are red and there is itching. These are all symptoms of asru Nabakumar moved page When there is joy and there are tears in the eyes, the temperature of the tears is cold, but when there is anger, the tears are hot. In both cases, the eyes are restless, the eyeballs are red and there is itching to When there is joy and there are tears in the eyes, the temperature of the tears is cold, but when there is anger, the tears are hot. In both cases, the eyes are restless, the eyeballs are red and there is itching. These are all symptoms of asru current
- 22:2922:29, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,480 N Asru is explained in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu as a combination of joy, anger and moroseness that causes water to flow from the eyes without effort Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Aśru is explained in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu as a combination of joy, anger and moroseness that causes water to flow fr..." current
- 22:2522:25, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,648 N Vaivarnya is described (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu) as a change in the bodily color. It is caused by a combination of moroseness, anger and fear. When these emotions are experienced, the complexion turns pale and the body becomes lean and thin Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vaivarṇya is described as a change in the bodily color. It is caused by a combination of moroseness, anger and fear. When th..." current
- 22:2022:20, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,488 N When the body begins to perspire because of joy, fear and anger combined, this is called sveda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the body begins to perspire because of joy, fear and anger combined, this is called sveda"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabaku..."
- 22:1622:16, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,422 N Kampa, trembling of the body, is mentioned in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu as a result of a special kind of fear, anger and joy. This is called vepathu, or kampa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kampa, trembling of the body, is mentioned in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu as a result of a special kind of fear, anger and j..."
- 22:1322:13, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,303 N When one cannot speak, naturally one’s active senses are arrested, and the knowledge-acquiring senses are rendered inoperative Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one cannot speak, naturally one’s active senses are arrested, and the knowledge-acquiring senses are rendered inoperati..." current
- 22:0822:08, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,669 N Many other symptoms (except joy, fear, astonishment, moroseness and anger) are visible on the entire body in the beginning (in the state of stambha). These are very subtle, but gradually they become very apparent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Many other symptoms are visible on the entire body in the beginning. These are very subtle, but gradually they become very app..." current
- 22:0022:00, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,763 N The emotions resulting from this condition (of stunned) are joy, fear, astonishment, moroseness and anger. In this condition, the power of speech is lost and there is no movement in the hands and legs. Otherwise, being stunned is a mental condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The emotions resulting from this condition are joy, fear, astonishment, moroseness and anger. In this condition, the power of..." current
- 21:5321:53, 9 April 2021 diff hist 0 m In that state (of stambha), the peaceful mind is placed on the life air, and different bodily transformations are manifest. These symptoms are visible in the body of an advanced devotee. When life becomes almost inactive, it is called - stunned Nabakumar moved page In that state (Stambha), the peaceful mind is placed on the life air, and different bodily transformations are manifest. These symptoms are visible in the body of an advanced devotee. When life becomes almost inactive, it is called - stunned to [[In that state (of stambha), the peaceful mind is placed on the life air, and different bodily transformations are manifest. These symptoms are visible in the body of an advanced devotee. When life becomes almost inactive, it... current
- 21:5221:52, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,765 N In that state (of stambha), the peaceful mind is placed on the life air, and different bodily transformations are manifest. These symptoms are visible in the body of an advanced devotee. When life becomes almost inactive, it is called - stunned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In that state, the peaceful mind is placed on the life air, and different bodily transformations are manifest. These symptoms..."
- 21:4421:44, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,591 N In the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu, eight kinds of transcendental changes taking place in the body are described. Stambha, being stunned, refers to the mind’s becoming transcendentally absorbed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu, eight kinds of transcendental changes taking place in the body are described. Stambha, being..." current
- 14:3414:34, 9 April 2021 diff hist +1,782 N The word vaidagdhya means that one is very expert, learned, humorous, cunning, beautiful and skilled in manifesting caricatures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word vaidagdhya means that one is very expert, learned, humorous, cunning, beautiful and skilled in manifesting caricature..." current
- 14:3014:30, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,754 N Srila Rupa Gosvami, in his Ujjvala-nilamani, explains the word mana thus: When the lover feels novel sweetness by exchanging hearty loving words but wishes to hide his feelings by crooked means, mana is experienced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, in his Ujjvala-nīlamaṇi, explains the word māna thus: When the lover feels novel sweetness by exc..."
- 14:2614:26, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,713 N The word pranaya is explained thus: When there is a possibility of receiving direct honor but it is avoided, that love is called pranaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word praṇaya is explained thus: When there is a possibility of receiving direct honor but it is avoided, that love is ca..." current
- 14:2214:22, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,787 N Symptoms of unmada are laughing like a madman, dancing, singing, performing ineffectual activities, talking nonsense, running, shouting and sometimes working in contradictory ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Symptoms of unmāda are laughing like a madman, dancing, singing, performing ineffectual activities, talking nonsense, running..." current
- 14:1614:16, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,477 N The word unmada is explained in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu as extreme joy, misfortune and bewilderment in the heart due to separation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word unmāda is explained in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu as extreme joy, misfortune and bewilderment in the heart due to..." current
- 14:1214:12, 9 April 2021 diff hist +1,338 N This (CC Madhya 2.65) is text 40 of the Krsna-karnamrta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is text 40 of the Kṛṣṇa-karṇāmṛta"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-04-09T14:..." current
- 14:0814:08, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,430 N The bearing of a grudge, aversion and chastisement are all visible symptoms - of amarsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bearing of a grudge, aversion and chastisement are all visible symptoms"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|AL..." current
- 14:0214:02, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,317 m When one becomes impatient due to being scolded or insulted, the resultant state of mind is called amarsa. In this state of mind, one perspires, acquires a headache, fades in bodily color and experiences anxiety and an urge to search out the remedy Nabakumar moved page When one becomes impatient due to being scolded or insulted, the resultant state of mind is called amarsa to When one becomes impatient due to being scolded or insulted, the resultant state of mind is called amarsa. In this state of mind, one perspires, acquires a headache, fades in bodily color and experiences anxiety and an urge to search out the remedy current
- 13:5913:59, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,835 N When one becomes too angry at the other party, offensive and abominable speech occurs, and this anger is called rosa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one becomes too angry at the other party, offensive and abominable speech occurs, and this anger is called roṣa"}} {{no..." current
- 13:5513:55, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,044 N The lightness of heart caused by strong attachment and strong agitation of the mind is called impotence (capalya). Failure of judgment, misuse of words, and obstinate activities devoid of anxiety are observed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the lightness of heart caused by strong attachment and strong agitation of the mind is called impotence (cāpalya). Failure of..." current
- 13:4713:47, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,948 N If such eagerness (autsukya) is present, one’s mouth dries up and one becomes restless. One also becomes full of anxiety, and hard breathing and impatience are observed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If such eagerness is present, one’s mouth dries up and one becomes restless. One also becomes full of anxiety, and hard brea..." current
- 13:4113:41, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,809 N When the desire to see the object is very prominent, or when one is unable to tolerate any delay in seeing the desired object, the incapability is called autsukya, or eagerness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the desire to see the object is very prominent, or when one is unable to tolerate any delay in seeing the desired object,..." current
- 08:3708:37, 9 April 2021 diff hist +259 The friction that occurs when these (pride, despondency, humility, remembrance, doubt, impatience caused by insult, fear, disappointment, patience and eagerness) combine is called sabalya No edit summary current
- 08:3708:37, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,550 N The friction that occurs when these (pride, despondency, humility, remembrance, doubt, impatience caused by insult, fear, disappointment, patience and eagerness) combine is called sabalya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The friction that occurs when these combine is called śābalya"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..."
- 08:3408:34, 9 April 2021 diff hist +1 The word sabalya refers to different types of ecstatic symptoms combined together, like pride, despondency, humility, remembrance, doubt, impatience caused by insult, fear, disappointment, patience and eagerness No edit summary current
- 08:3308:33, 9 April 2021 diff hist +4,125 N The word sabalya refers to different types of ecstatic symptoms combined together, like pride, despondency, humility, remembrance, doubt, impatience caused by insult, fear, disappointment, patience and eagerness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word śābalya refers to different types of ecstatic symptoms combined together, like pride, despondency, humility, rememb..."
- 08:2708:27, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,812 N The simultaneous joining of different ecstasies - fear and happiness, regret and happiness - is called meeting - sandhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The simultaneous joining of different ecstasies—fear and happiness, regret and happiness—is called meeting (sandhi)"}} {{n..." current
- 08:2408:24, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,810 N When opposing elements meet, whether they arise from a common cause or different causes, their conjunction is called bhinna-rupa-sandhi, the meeting of contradictory ecstasies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When opposing elements meet, whether they arise from a common cause or different causes, their conjunction is called bhinna-r..." current
- 08:2108:21, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,713 N In the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu it is stated that when similar ecstasies from separate causes meet, they are called svarupa-sandhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu it is stated that when similar ecstasies from separate causes meet, they are called svarūpa-..." current
- 08:1708:17, 9 April 2021 diff hist +1,583 N This (CC Madhya 2.61) is another quote from the Krsna-karnamrta (32) of Bilvamangala Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is another quote from the Kṛṣṇa-karṇāmṛta (32) of Bilvamaṅgala Ṭhākura"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar..." current
- 08:1308:13, 9 April 2021 diff hist +1,517 N This is a verse (CC Madhya 2.58) from the Krsna-karnamrta (41), by Bilvamangala Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a verse from the Kṛṣṇa-karṇāmṛta (41), by Bilvamaṅgala Ṭhākura"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{..." current
- 08:0908:09, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,067 N In front of the temple of Jagannatha is a column on which the statue of Garuda is situated. It is called the Garuda-stambha. At the base of that column is a ditch, and that ditch was filled with the tears of the Lord - Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In front of the temple of Jagannātha is a column on which the statue of Garuḍa is situated. It is called the Garuḍa-stamb..." current
- 08:0308:03, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,177 N This verse (CC Madhya 2.52) is spoken by Paurnamasi to Nandimukhi in the Vidagdha-madhava (2.18) of Srila Rupa Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is spoken by Paurṇamāsī to Nāndīmukhī in the Vidagdha-mādhava (2.18) of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī"}} {{notes|..."
- 08:0008:00, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,309 N Externally imagining such a thing (CC Madhya 2.47) simply satisfies one’s lusty desires, and thus one lives without purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Externally imagining such a thing simply satisfies one’s lusty desires, and thus one lives without purpose"}} {{notes|}} {{c..." current
- 07:5607:56, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,706 N The object hears, and the subject plays the flute. That the object cannot see the moonlike face of Krsna and has no eagerness to see Him is the sign of being without alambana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The object hears, and the subject plays the flute. That the object cannot see the moonlike face of Kṛṣṇa and has no eage..."
- 07:5107:51, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,481 N The Lord is the supreme subject, and the devotees are the object. The coming together of a subject and object is called alambana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is the supreme subject, and the devotees are the object. The coming together of a subject and object is called ālamb..." current
- 07:4707:47, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,495 N In this (CC Madhya 2.47) connection, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura says that the lovable Supreme Lord is the supreme shelter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura says that the lovable Supreme Lord is the supreme shelter"}..."
- 07:4207:42, 9 April 2021 diff hist +1,886 N This (CC Madya 2.42) is a verse in a common language called prakrta, and the exact Sanskrit transformation is kaitava-rahitam prema na hi bhavati manuse loke/ yadi bhavati kasya viraho virahe saty api ko jivati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a verse in a common language called prākṛta, and the exact Sanskrit transformation is kaitava-rahitaṁ premā na h..." current
- 07:3807:38, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,729 N Coming to His (Caitanya's) external consciousness, He saw them (Svarupa Damodara and Ramananda Raya) both present, and although He was still talking in the ecstasy of Srimati Radharani, He immediately began to question whether He was the same Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Coming to His external consciousness, He saw them both present, and although He was still talking in the ecstasy of Śrīmatī..." current
- 07:3107:31, 9 April 2021 diff hist +2,450 N When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu thus (CC Madhya 2.36-39) spoke in ecstasy, He saw two persons before Him. One was His secretary, Svarupa Damodara, and the other was Raya Ramananda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu thus spoke in ecstasy, He saw two persons before Him. One was His secretary, Svarūpa Dāmodar..." current
- 07:2107:21, 9 April 2021 diff hist +1,723 N This verse (CC Madhya 2.36) is spoken by Srimati Radharani in the Jagannatha-vallabha-nataka (3.11) of Ramananda Raya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is spoken by Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī in the Jagannātha-vallabha-nāṭaka (3.11) of Rāmānanda Rāya"}} {{note..." current
- 07:1407:14, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,696 N If they (symptoms of vyabhicari bhava) continue, they are sometimes called sancari, or continued ecstasy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If they continue, they are sometimes called sañcārī, or continued ecstasy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nabakumar}} {{complete|A..." current
- 07:0907:09, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,511 N In the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu thirty-three such destructive symptoms (as dainya, nirveda, Visada etc.) are mentioned. They are expressed in words, in the eyebrows and in the eyes. These symptoms are called vyabhicari bhava, destructive ecstasy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu thirty-three such destructive symptoms are mentioned. They are expressed in words, in the eye..." current
- 06:5806:58, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,651 When one fails to achieve his desired goal of life and repents for all his offenses, there is a state of regret called visada No edit summary current
- 06:5506:55, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,507 N The word nirveda is also explained in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu: When one is captured by despondency, thoughts, tears, loss of bodily luster, humility and heavy breathing result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word nirveda is also explained in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu"|"When one is captured by this despondency, thoughts, tear..." current
- 06:5206:52, 9 April 2021 diff hist +3,917 The word nirveda is also explained in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu: One may feel unhappiness and separation, as well as jealousy and lamentation, due to not discharging one’s duties. The despondency that results is called nirveda No edit summary current