User contributions for MadhuGopaldas

18 May 2012

• 15:4915:49, 18 May 2012 diff hist +4,894 N Her (Gandhari's) ambition to become the mother of one hundred sons was fulfilled, and she began to nourish all the children according to her exalted position Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"her ambition to become the mother of one hundred sons was fulfilled, and she began to nourish all the children according to her e…'
• 15:4515:45, 18 May 2012 diff hist +4,943 N The cow does not give as much milk as it used to give formerly. The production of vegetables and fruits is less than before. As such, all living beings, both men and animals, do not have sumptuous, nourishing food Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cow does not give as much milk as it used to give formerly. The production of vegetables and fruits is less than before. As s…'
• 15:4115:41, 18 May 2012 diff hist +5,254 N Milk is undoubtedly very good and nourishing, but when it is touched by the mouth of a snake it is no longer nourishing; rather, it becomes a source of death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Milk is undoubtedly very good and nourishing, but when it is touched by the mouth of a snake it is no longer nourishing; rather, …'
• 15:2715:27, 18 May 2012 diff hist +5,668 N By pouring water on the root of the tree, all the parts of the tree are automatically nourished. Only those branches and leaves which are detached cannot be so satisfied. Detached branches and leaves dry up gradually despite all watering attempts Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By pouring water on the root of the tree, all the parts of the tree are automatically nourished. Only those branches and leaves w…'
• 15:2115:21, 18 May 2012 diff hist +4,101 N It is due to the Supreme Personality of Godhead that the moon nourishes all vegetables. Due to the moon's influence, the vegetables become delicious. Without the moonshine, the vegetables can neither grow nor taste succulent. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is due to the Supreme Personality of Godhead that the moon nourishes all vegetables. Due to the moon's influence, the vegetabl…'
• 15:1815:18, 18 May 2012 diff hist +4,134 N By the moonshine, all the vegetables are nourished. The moonshine is so pleasing that people can easily understand that they are living by the mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Krsna. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the moonshine, all the vegetables are nourished. The moonshine is so pleasing that people can easily understand that they are …'
• 15:1415:14, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,883 N The branches of this tree extend downward and upward, nourished by the three modes of material nature. The twigs are the objects of the senses. This tree also has roots going down, and these are bound to the fruitive actions of human society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The branches of this tree extend downward and upward, nourished by the three modes of material nature. The twigs are the objects …'
• 15:0515:05, 18 May 2012 diff hist +4,763 N Visnu has 1000's of heads, eyes & feet. Entirely encompassing the whole universe, He still extends beyond it by ten fingers' breadth. He is this entire universe, all that was & all that will be, the Lord of immortality & of all that is nourished by food Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Entirely encompassing the whole universe, He still extends beyond it by ten fingers' breadth. He is in fact this entire universe.…'
• 14:5114:51, 18 May 2012 diff hist +6,477 N One nourishes the tree by watering its root, and one nourishes the body by feeding the stomach, for if the body is to be kept in a healthy state, then the parts of the body must cooperate to feed the stomach. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One nourishes the tree by watering its root, and one nourishes the body by feeding the stomach, for if the body is to be kept in …'
• 14:4714:47, 18 May 2012 diff hist +6,789 N The legs move, the hands supply food, the teeth chew and all parts of the body are engaged in satisfying the stomach because the stomach is the principal factor that nourishes the body. Therefore everything is given to the stomach. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The legs move, the hands supply food, the teeth chew, and all parts of the body are engaged in satisfying the stomach because the…'
• 14:4214:42, 18 May 2012 diff hist +6,631 N As soon as the rainy season is over and as soon as the cloud goes away, all the crops which were nourished by rain dry up. Similarly, this material manifestation takes place at a certain interval, stays for a while & then disappears. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as the rainy season is over and as soon as the cloud goes away, all the crops which were nourished by the rain dry up. Si…'
• 11:3111:31, 18 May 2012 diff hist +6,015 N The reptile society became so disturbed that their leader, Vasuki, appealed to Lord Brahma for protection. Lord Brahma made an arrangement by which Garuda would not create a disturbance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The reptile society became so disturbed that their leader, Vasuki, appealed to Lord Brahma for protection. Lord Brahma made an ar…'
• 11:2811:28, 18 May 2012 diff hist +5,679 N Even very wonderful activities performed by a person who is not one's friend will not create any impression. It is because of love that one's wonderful activities create an impression in the mind Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even very wonderful activities performed by a person who is not one's friend will not create any impression. It is because of lov…'
• 11:2411:24, 18 May 2012 diff hist +2,456 N We should remember that Svarupa Damodara Gosvami recorded the pastimes briefly, whereas Raghunatha dasa Gosvami recorded them elaborately. These two great personalities simply recorded the facts; they did not create any descriptive literary embellishments Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svarupa Damodara Gosvami recorded the pastimes briefly, whereas Raghunatha dasa Gosvami recorded them elaborately. These two grea…'
• 11:1611:16, 18 May 2012 diff hist +4,805 N Narayana has His own eternal form, which is not created by the material energy. Simply by worshiping the form of the Lord, one is purified Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narayana has His own eternal form, which is not created by the material energy. Simply by worshiping the form of the Lord, one is…'
• 11:0811:08, 18 May 2012 diff hist +1,884 N When this cunning behavior of the Lord with the girls became known to the people in general, it did not create misunderstandings among them. Rather, they enjoyed happiness in these dealings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When this cunning behavior of the Lord with the girls became known to the people in general, it did not create misunderstandings …'
• 11:0311:03, 18 May 2012 diff hist +7,694 N We have presented Bhagavad-gita As It Is. We do not create meanings by concoction. Sometimes commentators say that the word kuruksetra in the first verse of the Bhagavad-gita refers to one's body, but we do not accept this Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we have presented Bhagavad-gita As It Is. We do not create meanings by concoction. Sometimes commentators say that the word kuruk…'
• 10:5610:56, 18 May 2012 diff hist +7,017 N The authority of the Vedas is such that even if one does not understand something by his limited perception, he should accept the Vedic injunction and not create interpretations to suit his imperfect understanding Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The authority of the Vedas is such that even if one does not understand something by his limited perception, he should accept the…'
• 10:4810:48, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,089 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the creator of everything, and although the living entities are not created but exist with the Lord eternally, their bodies are created, whereas the Supreme Lord's body is never created Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the creator of everything, and although the living entities are not created but exist with …'
• 10:4310:43, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,684 N According to the instructions given by Rsabhadeva to His sons, we should not create a so-called comfortable situation, but must prepare to undergo austerity. This is how a human being should actually live to fulfill life's ultimate goal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the instructions given by Rsabhadeva to His sons, we should not create a so-called comfortable situation, but must p…'
• 10:3010:30, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,676 N The Lord does not create this material world at anyone's request, and therefore He can annihilate everything merely by His will. That is His supremacy. If one argues, "Why does He act in this way?" the answer is that He can do so because He is supreme Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord does not create this material world at anyone's request, and therefore He can annihilate everything merely by His will. …'
• 10:2210:22, 18 May 2012 diff hist +4,817 N One should act only to develop Krsna consciousness. For everything else, one should fully depend upon the Supreme Person. We should not create plans that will ultimately make us frustrated Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should act only to develop Krsna consciousness. For everything else, one should fully depend upon the Supreme Person. We shou…'
• 10:1810:18, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,301 N A saintly devotee is certainly very tolerant. He is the friend of all living entities, and he does not create enemies within the world. A pure devotee has all the qualities of a sadhu. Jada Bharata is an example of this Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A saintly devotee is certainly very tolerant. He is the friend of all living entities, and he does not create enemies within the …'
• 10:1510:15, 18 May 2012 diff hist +2,865 N Cow dung is accepted as purified and antiseptic. A person can keep stacks of cow dung in one place, and it will not create a bad odor to disturb anyone. We can take it for granted that in the spiritual world, stool and urine are also pleasantly scented Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"cow dung is accepted as purified and antiseptic. A person can keep stacks of cow dung in one place, and it will not create a bad …'
• 10:1010:10, 18 May 2012 diff hist +5,229 N People should take advantage of the injunctions in different sastras concerning sacrifices in this age and not create unnecessary disturbances during the sinful age of Kali Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People should take advantage of the injunctions in different sastras concerning sacrifices in this age and not create unnecessary…'
• 10:0610:06, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,744 N This material world is not created for those who do not want to enjoy sense gratification, who constantly remain in transcendental loving service and who are eternally Krsna conscious Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material world is not created for those who do not want to enjoy sense gratification, who constantly remain in transcendenta…'
• 10:0010:00, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,452 N The sex demand is inevitable for everyone, but one who has a fixed wife is saved from the onslaught of the sense enemies. A man who possesses a good wife does not create a disturbance in society by corrupting virgin girls Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sex demand is inevitable for everyone, but one who has a fixed wife is saved from the onslaught of the sense enemies. A man w…'
• 09:5409:54, 18 May 2012 diff hist +2,661 N When the creation awaited Brahma's activity, Brahma saw the Lord, and therefore the Lord existed in His personal form before the creation. His eternal form is not created by the attempt of Brahma, as imagined by less intelligent men Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the creation awaited Brahma's activity, Brahma saw the Lord, and therefore the Lord existed in His personal form before the …'
• 09:4609:46, 18 May 2012 diff hist +6,193 N Factually Lord Brahma does not create the living entities. In the beginning of the creation he is empowered to give different bodily shapes to the living entities according to their work during the last millennium Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Factually Lord Brahma does not create the living entities. In the beginning of the creation he is empowered to give different bod…'
• 09:4109:41, 18 May 2012 diff hist +7,424 N Artificial needs of life are activities of the senses. Modern advancement of civilization is based on these activities of the senses, i.e., it is a civilization of sense gratification. Perfect civilization is the civilization of atma, or the soul proper Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not create artificial needs. That will help one be satisfied with the minimum. Artificial needs of life are activities…'
• 09:3709:37, 18 May 2012 diff hist +5,752 N It is said that Columbus discovered the Western Hemisphere, but actually the tract of land was not created by Columbus. The vast tract of land was already there by the omnipotency of the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that Columbus discovered the Western Hemisphere, but actually the tract of land was not created by Columbus. The vast …'
• 09:2809:28, 18 May 2012 diff hist +2,554 N Whatever we (Narada Muni) can understand by the nomenclature, characteristics and features of a particular thing - superior, inferior or equal, eternal or temporary - is not created from any source other than that of Your Lordship (Brahma) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever we can understand by the nomenclature, characteristics and features of a particular thing"|"is not created from any sour…'
• 09:2309:23, 18 May 2012 diff hist +7,338 N The Lord is called anadi, or having no creator, and adi, or the origin of all. We think in our own imperfect way that the Lord is also created, but the Vedanta informs us that He is not created Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is called anadi, or having no creator, and adi, or the origin of all. We think in our own imperfect way that the Lord is…'
• 09:1909:19, 18 May 2012 diff hist +10,352 N The common man also knows that the creation is made by some creator and is not created automatically. We have no experience in the practical world that a thing is created automatically Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The common man also knows that the creation is made by some creator and is not created automatically. We have no experience in th…'
• 09:1609:16, 18 May 2012 diff hist +5,762 N A pure devotee who is in absolute harmony with the Lord does not create perplexities, but worships the lotus feet of the Lord at every moment, taking them into his heart Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a pure devotee who is in absolute harmony with the Lord does not create perplexities, but worships the lotus feet of the Lord at …'
• 09:1009:10, 18 May 2012 diff hist +5,327 N The Lord does not create the fish incarnation; He eternally has such a form, and the appearance and disappearance of such an incarnation serves particular purposes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord does not create the fish incarnation; He eternally has such a form, and the appearance and disappearance of such an inca…'
• 09:0209:02, 18 May 2012 diff hist +6,776 N All the demigods were created within this material world, but as far as Krsna is concerned, it is said that He is not created; therefore Krsna is different even from the great demigods like Brahma and Siva. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the demigods were created within this material world, but as far as Krsna is concerned, it is said that He is not created; th…'
• 08:5908:59, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,101 N Spirit is not created at a certain stage of material development. Rather, this material world is manifested only on the basis of spiritual energy. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Spirit is not created at a certain stage of material development. Rather, this material world is manifested only on the basis of …'
• 08:5708:57, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,209 N The embodied spirit, master of the city of his body, does not create activities, nor does he induce people to act, nor does he create the fruits of action. All this is enacted by the modes of material nature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The embodied spirit, master of the city of his body, does not create activities, nor does he induce people to act, nor does he cr…'
• 08:5108:51, 18 May 2012 diff hist +6,115 N Materialistic persons are very enthusiastic to maintain their family members, wife and children, and that there are also many mystic speculators who are engaged in speculating about liberation from the miseries of material life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"materialistic persons are very enthusiastic to maintain their family members, wife and children, and that there are also many mys…'
• 08:4508:45, 18 May 2012 diff hist +2,967 N If one has money one should divide all that he has accumulated into five divisions - one part for religion, one part for reputation, one part for opulence, one part for sense gratification and one part to maintain the members of his family Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one has money one should divide all that he has accumulated into five divisions"|"one part for religion, one part for reputati…'
• 08:4108:41, 18 May 2012 diff hist +5,258 N The wife and children are naturally dependent on the father, but the father, being unable to maintain the family properly, becomes mentally distressed and therefore chastises the family members unnecessarily Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The wife and children are naturally dependent on the father, but the father, being unable to maintain the family properly, become…'
• 08:3508:35, 18 May 2012 diff hist +6,060 N A young man accepts a young wife who is very beautiful in the beginning, but in due course of time, after giving birth to many children and becoming older and older, she demands many things from the husband to maintain the entire family Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a young man accepts a young wife who is very beautiful in the beginning, but in due course of time, after giving birth to many ch…'
• 08:2608:26, 18 May 2012 diff hist +1,610 N Being a householder, Vasudeva Datta needs to save some money. Because he is not doing so, it is very difficult for him to maintain his family Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being a householder, Vasudeva Datta needs to save some money. Because he is not doing so, it is very difficult for him to maintai…'
• 08:2408:24, 18 May 2012 diff hist +5,687 N The gross materialist who is constantly after sense gratification spends all day earning his livelihood to maintain his family, and at night he wastes his energy in sex enjoyment or else goes to sleep thinking about all he has done in the daytime Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the gross materialist who is constantly after sense gratification spends all day earning his livelihood to maintain his family, a…'
• 08:2008:20, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,138 N Previously, when engaged in sinful activities to maintain his family, Ajamila chanted the name of Narayana without offenses Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Previously, when engaged in sinful activities to maintain his family, Ajamila chanted the name of Narayana without offenses"}} {{…'
• 08:1508:15, 18 May 2012 diff hist +2,534 N King Puranjana was anxiously thinking: Alas, my wife is encumbered by so many children. When I pass from this body, how will she be able to maintain all these family members? Alas, she will be greatly harassed by thoughts of family maintenance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Alas, my wife is encumbered by so many children. When I pass from this body, how will she be able to maintain all these family me…'
• 08:1108:11, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,708 N A person who is very eager to maintain his family and kinsmen simply by black methods certainly goes to the darkest region of hell, which is known as Andha-tamisra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a person who is very eager to maintain his family and kinsmen simply by black methods certainly goes to the darkest region of hel…'
• 08:0908:09, 18 May 2012 diff hist +2,505 N Lord Kapila describes how persons engaged in activities of sense gratification to maintain a family are treated by the messengers of Yamaraja, called Yamadutas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kapila describes how persons engaged in activities of sense gratification to maintain a family are treated by the messengers…'
• 08:0608:06, 18 May 2012 diff hist +3,556 N In Bhagavad-gita it is said that at the time of death one will be absorbed in the thoughts which he cultivated during his lifetime. A person who had no other idea than to properly maintain his family members must have family affairs in his last thoughts Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gita it is said that at the time of death one will be absorbed in the thoughts which he cultivated during his lifetim…'