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10:1110:11, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,441 N The complete whole is not formless. If He is formless, or if He is less than any other thing, then He cannot be the complete whole. The complete whole must have everything within our experience and beyond our experience. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The complete whole is not formless. If He is formless, or if He is less than any other thing, then He cannot be the complete whol…'
10:0710:07, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,358 N Even though we may be able to avoid distress and artificially enjoy some material happiness by temporary achievements, this represents no factual gain in life. Our duty is to achieve permanent happiness and eternal life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though we may be able to avoid distress and artificially enjoy some material happiness by temporary achievements, this repre…'
10:0410:04, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,353 N Although no one undergoes severe austerities to obtain distress, it comes upon us uncalled. Similarly, the happiness we are destined to enjoy will come upon us even without our desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although no one undergoes severe austerities to obtain distress, it comes upon us uncalled. Similarly, the happiness we are desti…'
10:0110:01, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,466 N There are 8,400,000 species of life, and each type of body is destined to enjoy and suffer in accordance with its particular formation. The bodily enjoyments and sufferings of a wealthy man's son are different from those of a poor man's son Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are 8,400,000 species of life, and each type of body is destined to enjoy and suffer in accordance with its particular form…'
09:5709:57, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,229 N Severe austerities for temporary gains are simply a waste of time and energy. Material loss and gain are destined in accordance with the formation of each particular body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Severe austerities for temporary gains are simply a waste of time and energy. Material loss and gain are destined in accordance w…'
09:5409:54, 21 May 2012 diff hist +8,173 N That which is never created cannot change in formation and quality, even though He (the Lord) is the seedling source of everything Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that which is never created cannot change in formation and quality, even though He is the seedling source of everything"}} {{note…'
09:5109:51, 21 May 2012 diff hist +5,178 N In the formation of a body, the head is the principal factor. The brahmanas are born from the mouth of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in order to accept charity for worship of Visnu and to spread Vedic knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the formation of a body, the head is the principal factor. The brahmanas are born from the mouth of the Supreme Personality of…'
09:4809:48, 21 May 2012 diff hist +3,543 N The embryonic body of Parīkṣit which was in formation after Uttarā's pregnancy by Abhimanyu, the great hero, was burned by the brahmāstra of Aśvatthāmā, but a second body was given by the Lord within the womb, and thus the descendant of Pūru was Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The embryonic body of Pariksit which was in formation after Uttara's pregnancy by Abhimanyu, the great hero, was burned by the br…'
09:4609:46, 21 May 2012 diff hist +3,569 N The very same transcendental form of the Lord is manifested by His internal potency, and the formation of His multifarious manifestations of incarnations is always of the same transcendental quality, without any touch of the mahat-tattva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The very same transcendental form of the Lord is manifested by His internal potency, and the formation of His multifarious manife…'
09:2409:24, 21 May 2012 diff hist +3,473 N Foolish persons who do not have sufficient knowledge think that nature is moving without a plan and all manifestations are but accidental formations. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish persons who do not have sufficient knowledge think that nature is moving without a plan and all manifestations are but ac…'
09:1309:13, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,300 N In the presence of Kali, Dharma (in the shape of a bull), and the earth (in the shape of a cow), he (Pariksit) could actually estimate the general condition of his kingdom, and therefore he at once took proper steps to reestablish the legs of the bull Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the presence of Kali, Dharma"|"and the earth"|"he could actually estimate the general condition of his kingdom, and therefore …'
09:0609:06, 21 May 2012 diff hist +7,707 N Since Dharma, or the principles of religion, would be lost in the proportion of three out of four, the symbolic bull was standing on one leg only Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Dharma, or the principles of religion, would be lost in the proportion of three out of four, the symbolic bull was standing…'
08:5608:56, 21 May 2012 diff hist +2,845 N Dharma (in the form of a bull) asked: Madam (Bhumi), are you not hale and hearty? Why are you covered with the shadow of grief? It appears by your face that you have become black. Are you suffering from some internal disease? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dharma"|"asked: Madam, are you not hale and hearty? Why are you covered with the shadow of grief? It appears by your face that yo…'
08:4808:48, 21 May 2012 diff hist +3,323 N The personality of religious principles, Dharma, was wandering about in the form of a bull. And he met the personality of earth in the form of a cow who appeared to grieve like a mother who had lost her child Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The personality of religious principles, Dharma, was wandering about in the form of a bull. And he met the personality of earth i…'
08:4208:42, 21 May 2012 diff hist +7,487 N Perfect knowledge means knowing Krsna as the root of this Brahman effulgence. This knowledge can be gained from such scriptures as Srimad-Bhagavatam, which perfectly elaborates the science of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Perfect knowledge means knowing Krsna as the root of this Brahman effulgence. This knowledge can be gained from such scriptures a…'
08:3908:39, 21 May 2012 diff hist +5,316 N The devotees of Krsna, by dint of their surrendering unto Him and their unalloyed devotion, can know that He is the Absolute Person and that everything emanates from Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the devotees of Krsna, by dint of their surrendering unto Him and their unalloyed devotion, can know that He is the Absolute Pers…'
08:3608:36, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,040 N The dependent demigods and great sages imperfectly consider Him to be a powerful demigod, and they consider the Brahman effulgence to be the Absolute Truth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The dependent demigods and great sages imperfectly consider Him to be a powerful demigod, and they consider the Brahman effulgenc…'
08:3408:34, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,003 N When one is situated within the material world, it is not possible to experience this Brahman effulgence. In other words, in the material world this effulgence is not manifested, whereas in the spiritual world it is manifested Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is situated within the material world, it is not possible to experience this Brahman effulgence. In other words, in the …'
08:3108:31, 21 May 2012 diff hist +3,924 N According to Vaisnava philosophy, this cosmic manifestation is true because it is caused by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"according to Vaisnava philosophy, this cosmic manifestation is true because it is caused by the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}}…'
08:2908:29, 21 May 2012 diff hist +3,955 N The Mayavadi preaching principle is brahma satyam jagan mithya: "Only the Brahman effulgence is true, and the cosmic manifestation is illusory, or false" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only the Brahman effulgence is true, and the cosmic manifestation is illusory, or false"|"The Mayavadi preaching principle is bra…'
08:2608:26, 21 May 2012 diff hist +9,483 N Impersonalists headed by Astavakra and later by Sankaracarya accept the impersonal Brahman effulgence as the cause of everything. According to their theory, the material manifestation is temporary and unreal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"impersonalists headed by Astavakra and later by Sankaracarya accept the impersonal Brahman effulgence as the cause of everything.…'
08:2308:23, 21 May 2012 diff hist +3,611 N Both the impersonalists and the personalists enter the spiritual realm, the spiritual sky, but the impersonalists are given their place in the impersonal Brahman effulgence, whereas the personalists are given a position in the Vaikuntha planet Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the impersonalists and the personalists enter the spiritual realm, the spiritual sky, but the impersonalists are given their…'
08:0208:02, 21 May 2012 diff hist +5,226 N The real point is to concentrate the mind on the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Women such as the gopis were attached to Krsna, being captivated by His beauty, and their mental concentration on Krsna was provoked by lust Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The real point is to concentrate the mind on the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Women such as the gopis were attached to Krsna, …'
07:5907:59, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,892 N Demons like Kamsa, Sisupala and Dantavakra attain the Brahman effulgence because they constantly meditate upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead out of enmity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Demons like Kamsa, Sisupala and Dantavakra attain the Brahman effulgence because they constantly meditate upon the Supreme Person…'
07:5507:55, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,934 N The impersonal feature of the Absolute, the Brahman effulgence, is but the rays of the personal body of Krsna. These rays of the personal body of Krsna are cast all over the creation of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonal feature of the Absolute, the Brahman effulgence, is but the rays of the personal body of Krsna. These rays of the …'
07:5207:52, 21 May 2012 diff hist +2,617 N Even those trying for liberation, or merging into the Brahman effulgence, and the yogis who try to achieve perfection in mystic power cannot have peace of mind Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even those trying for liberation, or merging into the Brahman effulgence, and the yogis who try to achieve perfection in mystic p…'
07:4907:49, 21 May 2012 diff hist +2,586 N In the Caitanya-caritamrta it is said that except for persons in Krsna consciousness, everyone is always disturbed in mind and full of anxiety Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Caitanya-caritamrta it is said that except for persons in Krsna consciousness, everyone is always disturbed in mind and fu…'
06:4606:46, 21 May 2012 diff hist +4,516 N The Brahman effulgence is only the bodily rays of Narayana, and because you are always absorbed in ecstatic thought of Krsna and Balarama, what pious activity remains for you to perform? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Brahman effulgence is only the bodily rays of Narayana, and because you are always absorbed in ecstatic thought of Krsna and …'

20:2720:27, 20 May 2012 diff hist +5,206 N Actually, in the Brahman effulgence there is no chance for reciprocation of loving ecstasy between the Lord and the devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, in the Brahman effulgence there is no chance for reciprocation of loving ecstasy between the Lord and the devotee"}} {{…'
20:2420:24, 20 May 2012 diff hist +4,557 N The demons who opposed Krsna as enemies wanted to penetrate His military phalanx, but instead of doing this, they died in battle, and the result was that they penetrated the planet of Mitra, or the sun planet Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demons who opposed Krsna as enemies wanted to penetrate His military phalanx, but instead of doing this, they died in battle,…'
20:1720:17, 20 May 2012 diff hist +4,739 N One can enjoy the transcendental blissfulness of merging into the Brahman effulgence after being freed from the contamination of material illusion, false identification, attachment, detachment and material absorption Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can enjoy the transcendental blissfulness of merging into the Brahman effulgence after being freed from the contamination of …'
20:1420:14, 20 May 2012 diff hist +4,090 N Generally there are two kinds of philosophers in the renounced order of life. The goal of one is nirvana, and the goal of the other is the impersonal Brahman effulgence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally there are two kinds of philosophers in the renounced order of life. The goal of one is nirvana, and the goal of the oth…'
20:1020:10, 20 May 2012 diff hist +5,432 N One who does not understand the transcendental nature of the body of Krsna becomes His enemy and decries Him or fights with Him. The destination of such enemies is to merge into the Lord's Brahman effulgence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who does not understand the transcendental nature of the body of Krsna becomes His enemy and decries Him or fights with Him. …'
20:0620:06, 20 May 2012 diff hist +6,549 N Mayavadi philosophers say that everything is an illusion. Headed by philosophers like Astavakra, they stress the impersonal Brahman effulgence as the cause of everything Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mayavadi philosophers say that everything is an illusion. Headed by philosophers like Astavakra, they stress the impersonal Brahm…'
20:0320:03, 20 May 2012 diff hist +1,917 N The followers of nyaya, the philosophy of logic, maintain that the atom is the cause of the cosmic manifestation, and the Mayavadi philosophers maintain that the impersonal Brahman effulgence is the cause of the cosmic manifestation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The followers of nyaya, the philosophy of logic, maintain that the atom is the cause of the cosmic manifestation, and the Mayavad…'
20:0020:00, 20 May 2012 diff hist +2,358 N There is one good opportunity - the association with devotees. Such association brings about great happiness. Due to this good quality, our strong desire to achieve liberation by merging into the Brahman effulgence has become weakened Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the association with devotees. Such association brings about great happiness. Due to this good quality, our strong desire to achi…'
19:5419:54, 20 May 2012 diff hist +2,113 N Even a liberated soul merged in the impersonal Brahman effulgence is attracted to the pastimes of Krsna. He thus installs a Deity and renders the Lord service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even a liberated soul merged in the impersonal Brahman effulgence is attracted to the pastimes of Krsna. He thus installs a Deity…'
19:5119:51, 20 May 2012 diff hist +2,090 N The manifestation of the impersonal Brahman effulgence, which is without variety, is the rays of Krsna's bodily effulgence. It is exactly like the sun. When the sun is seen by our ordinary eyes, it appears to consist simply of effulgence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The manifestation of the impersonal Brahman effulgence, which is without variety, is the rays of Krsna's bodily effulgence. It is…'
19:4719:47, 20 May 2012 diff hist +2,555 N Those who are interested in the impersonal Brahman effulgence, which is not different from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, can attain that goal by speculative knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are interested in the impersonal Brahman effulgence, which is not different from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, ca…'
19:4419:44, 20 May 2012 diff hist +3,665 N It (the bhakti-lata-bija) attains brahma-loka, the Brahman effulgence, and penetrating through that stratum, it reaches the spiritual sky and the spiritual planet Goloka Vrndavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It attains brahma-loka, the Brahman effulgence, and penetrating through that stratum, it reaches the spiritual sky and the spirit…'
18:1618:16, 20 May 2012 diff hist +4,981 N In his early life, Bilvamangala Thakura was an impersonalistic monist, and he used to meditate upon the impersonal Brahman effulgence. Later he became a devotee of Lord Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his early life, Bilvamangala Thakura was an impersonalistic monist, and he used to meditate upon the impersonal Brahman effulg…'
18:0518:05, 20 May 2012 diff hist +3,233 N It is said that the living entity is one ten-thousandth of the tip of a hair. Therefore the living entity is localized. Living entities rest on the Brahman effulgence, the bodily rays of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that the living entity is one ten-thousandth of the tip of a hair. Therefore the living entity is localized. Living en…'
17:3217:32, 20 May 2012 diff hist +5,062 N The liberated soul who merges into the existence of the Lord is no better than the trees. Trees also stand in the Lord's existence because material energy and the Lord's energy are the same Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The liberated soul who merges into the existence of the Lord is no better than the trees. Trees also stand in the Lord's existenc…'
17:3017:30, 20 May 2012 diff hist +5,094 N The Brahman effulgence is also the energy of the Supreme Lord. It is the same whether one remains in the Brahman effulgence or in the material energy because in neither is there spiritual activity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Brahman effulgence is also the energy of the Supreme Lord. It is the same whether one remains in the Brahman effulgence or in…'
17:2517:25, 20 May 2012 diff hist +7,277 N There are two kinds of sayujya-mukti: merging into the Brahman effulgence and merging into the personal body of the Lord. Merging into the Lord's body is even more abominable than merging into His effulgence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of sayujya-mukti: merging into the Brahman effulgence and merging into the personal body of the Lord. Merging…'
17:2117:21, 20 May 2012 diff hist +2,296 N Salokya means that after material liberation one is promoted to the planet where the Supreme Personality of Godhead resides, samipya means remaining an associate of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Salokya means that after material liberation one is promoted to the planet where the Supreme Personality of Godhead resides, sami…'
17:1317:13, 20 May 2012 diff hist +660 N Sarupya means attaining a four-handed form exactly like that of the Lord, sarsti means attaining opulences like those of the Supreme Lord, and sayujya means merging into the Brahman effulgence of the Lord. These are the five types of liberation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sarupya means attaining a four-handed form exactly like that of the Lord., sarsti means attaining opulences like those of the Sup…'
17:1117:11, 20 May 2012 diff hist +2,245 N The impersonalists, who do not accept the transcendental form of Lord Sri Krsna, and the demons, who are always engaged in blaspheming and fighting with Him, are punished by being merged into the Brahman effulgence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalists, who do not accept the transcendental form of Lord Sri Krsna, and the demons, who are always engaged in blasph…'
17:0817:08, 20 May 2012 diff hist +3,213 N Sometimes devotees think of merging into the Brahman effulgence, and consequently they are promoted to Siddhaloka. Because of their impersonal understanding, they are actually punished Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes devotees think of merging into the Brahman effulgence, and consequently they are promoted to Siddhaloka. Because of the…'
17:0217:02, 20 May 2012 diff hist +3,451 N As stated in the Brahma-samhita (BS 5.40), the Brahman effulgence emanating from the body of the Supreme Lord creates innumerable planets in both the spiritual and material worlds; thus these planets are creations of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Brahman effulgence emanating from the body of the Supreme Lord creates innumerable planets in both the spiritual and material…'

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