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18:1818:18, 19 July 2012 diff hist +2,513 N Maharaja Hariscandra first purified his mind, which was full of material enjoyment, by amalgamating it with the earth. Then he amalgamated the earth with water, the water with fire, the fire with the air, and the air with the sky Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Hariscandra first purified his mind, which was full of material enjoyment, by amalgamating it with the earth. Then he am…'
18:1318:13, 19 July 2012 diff hist +1,926 N The great sage Visvamitra saw that Maharaja Hariscandra, along with his wife, was truthful, forbearing and concerned with the essence. Thus he gave them imperishable knowledge for fulfillment of the human mission Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Visvamitra saw that Maharaja Hariscandra, along with his wife, was truthful, forbearing and concerned with the ess…'
18:0818:08, 19 July 2012 diff hist +1,757 N King Indra, being very pleased with Hariscandra, offered him a gift of a golden chariot. Sunahsepha's glories will be presented along with the description of the son of Visvamitra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Indra, being very pleased with Hariscandra, offered him a gift of a golden chariot. Sunahsepha's glories will be presented a…'
17:2817:28, 19 July 2012 diff hist +247 N In that great human sacrifice, Visvamitra was the chief priest to offer oblations, the perfectly self-realized Jamadagni had the responsibility for chanting the mantras from the Yajur Veda, Vasistha was the chief brahminical priest Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|19Jul12}} {{last|19Jul12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=0…'
17:2517:25, 19 July 2012 diff hist +1,896 N The famous King Hariscandra, one of the exalted persons in history, performed grand sacrifices by sacrificing a man and pleased all the demigods. In this way his dropsy created by Varuna was cured Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the famous King Hariscandra, one of the exalted persons in history, performed grand sacrifices by sacrificing a man and pleased a…'
17:1717:17, 19 July 2012 diff hist +2,279 N Millions of years ago, animal sacrifice and slave trade both existed. Indeed, they have existed since time immemorial Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Millions of years ago, animal sacrifice and slave trade both existed. Indeed, they have existed since time immemorial"}} {{notes|…'
17:1517:15, 19 July 2012 diff hist +2,627 N It appears that in those days a man could be purchased for any purpose. Hariscandra was in need of a person to sacrifice as the animal in a yajna and thus fulfill his promise to Varuna, and a man was purchased from another man for this purpose Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that in those days a man could be purchased for any purpose. Hariscandra was in need of a person to sacrifice as the a…'
17:0917:09, 19 July 2012 diff hist +2,615 N Rohita returned to the capital of his father. He purchased from Ajigarta his second son, named Sunahsepha. Then he offered Sunahsepha to his father, Hariscandra, to be used as the sacrificial animal and offered Hariscandra his respectful obeisances Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rohita returned to the capital of his father. He purchased from Ajigarta his second son, named Sunahsepha. Then he offered Sunahs…'
17:0617:06, 19 July 2012 diff hist +1,882 N Rohita could understand that his father (Hariscandra) intended to offer him as the animal for sacrifice. Therefore, just to save himself from death, he equipped himself with bow and arrows and went to the forest Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rohita could understand that his father intended to offer him as the animal for sacrifice. Therefore, just to save himself from d…'
17:0317:03, 19 July 2012 diff hist +1,705 N Hariscandra was certainly very much attached to his son. Because of this affection, he asked the demigod Varuna to wait. Thus Varuna waited and waited for the time to come Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hariscandra was certainly very much attached to his son. Because of this affection, he asked the demigod Varuna to wait. Thus Var…'
17:0017:00, 19 July 2012 diff hist +1,829 N After ten days, Varuna came again and said to Hariscandra, "Now you can perform the sacrifice." Hariscandra replied, "When an animal grows teeth, then it becomes pure enough to be sacrificed" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After ten days, Varuna came again and said to Hariscandra"|"Hariscandra replied"|"Now you can perform the sacrifice"|"When an ani…'
16:5516:55, 19 July 2012 diff hist +2,099 N Varuna approached Hariscandra and said, "Now you have a son. With this son you can offer me a sacrifice." In answer to this, Hariscandra said, "After ten days have passed since an animal's birth, the animal becomes fit to be sacrificed" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After ten days have passed since an animal's birth, the animal becomes fit to be sacrificed"|"In answer to this, Hariscandra said…'
16:5116:51, 19 July 2012 diff hist +1,636 N Because of Varuna's benediction, Hariscandra begot a son named Rohita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of Varuna's benediction, Hariscandra begot a son named Rohita"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {…'
16:1116:11, 19 July 2012 diff hist +807 N Hariscandra begged Varuna, "My lord, if a son is born to me, with that son I shall perform a sacrifice for your satisfaction." When Hariscandra said this, Varuna replied, "Let it be so" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hariscandra begged Varuna"|"Let it be so"|"My lord, if a son is born to me, with that son I shall perform a sacrifice for your sa…'
16:0516:05, 19 July 2012 diff hist +1,861 N Hariscandra had no son and was therefore extremely morose. Once, therefore, following the advice of Narada, he took shelter of Varuna and said to him "My lord I have no son. Would you kindly give me one?" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hariscandra had no son and was therefore extremely morose. Once, therefore, following the advice of Narada, he took shelter of Va…'

12:4312:43, 18 July 2012 diff hist +4,079 N Once Hariscandra performed a yajna for which Visvamitra was the priest, but Visvamitra, being angry at Hariscandra, took away all his possessions, claiming them as a contribution of daksina Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once Hariscandra performed a yajna for which Visvamitra was the priest, but Visvamitra, being angry at Hariscandra, took away all…'
12:4012:40, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,579 N Vasistha accepted him (Visvamitra) because of Visvamitra's quality of forgiveness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasistha accepted him because of Visvamitra's quality of forgiveness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{…'
12:3712:37, 18 July 2012 diff hist +4,046 N Visvamitra was a ksatriya, and by undergoing severe austerities he wanted to become a brahmana, but Vasistha would not agree to accept him. In this way there was always disagreement between the two Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Visvamitra was a ksatriya, and by undergoing severe austerities he wanted to become a brahmana, but Vasistha would not agree to a…'
12:3112:31, 18 July 2012 diff hist +1,701 N Anyone who once meditates upon Me (Lord Kapiladeva) with faith and affection, who hears and chants about Me, surely goes back home, back to Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who once meditates upon Me with faith and affection, who hears and chants about Me, surely goes back home, back to Godhead…'
12:2612:26, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,272 N This (Kapila's) instruction should be imparted by the spiritual master to persons who have taken the Supreme Personality of Godhead to be more dear than anything, who are not envious of anyone, who are perfectly cleansed & who have developed detachment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This instruction should be imparted by the spiritual master to persons who have taken the Supreme Personality of Godhead to be mo…'
12:1812:18, 18 July 2012 diff hist +1,820 N Instruction should be given to the faithful devotee who is respectful to the spiritual master, nonenvious, friendly to all kinds of living entities and eager to render service with faith and sincerity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instruction should be given to the faithful devotee who is respectful to the spiritual master, nonenvious, friendly to all kinds …'
12:1312:13, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,975 N It is not to be instructed (Kapiladeva's instructions) to persons who are too greedy and too attached to family life, nor to persons who are nondevotees and who are envious of the devotees and of the Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not to be instructed to persons who are too greedy and too attached to family life, nor to persons who are nondevotees and …'
12:0912:09, 18 July 2012 diff hist +1,884 N Lord Kapila continued: This instruction is not meant for the envious, for the agnostics or for persons who are unclean in their behavior. Nor is it for hypocrites or for persons who are proud of material possessions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This instruction is not meant for the envious, for the agnostics or for persons who are unclean in their behavior. Nor is it for …'
12:0412:04, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,793 N The son of Trisanku was Hariscandra. Because of Hariscandra there was a quarrel between Visvamitra and Vasistha, who for many years fought one another, having been transformed into birds Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The son of Trisanku was Hariscandra. Because of Hariscandra there was a quarrel between Visvamitra and Vasistha, who for many yea…'
11:2711:27, 18 July 2012 diff hist +4,344 N We can see that such a great mystic yogi as Saubhari became a victim of sense gratification, and such great sages as Vasistha and Visvamitra became birds. This is the material world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We can see that such a great mystic yogi as Saubhari became a victim of sense gratification, and such great sages as Vasistha and…'
11:2311:23, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,965 N The wives of Saubhari Muni also entered the spiritual world by the influence of their husband. They were unfit, but because they were faithful followers of their husband, they also entered the spiritual world with him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the wives of Saubhari Muni also entered the spiritual world by the influence of their husband. They were unfit, but because they …'
11:2111:21, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,052 N Women are not considered very powerful in following spiritual principles, but if a woman is fortunate enough to get a suitable husband who is spiritually advanced and if she always engages in his service, she also gets the same benefit as her husband Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Women are not considered very powerful in following spiritual principles, but if a woman is fortunate enough to get a suitable hu…'
11:1811:18, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,748 N By observing their husband progressing in spiritual existence, Saubhari Muni's wives were also able to enter the spiritual world by his spiritual power, just as the flames of a fire cease when the fire is extinguished Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by observing their husband progressing in spiritual existence, Saubhari Muni's wives were also able to enter the spiritual world …'
11:1011:10, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,754 N One should not, therefore, impede the activities of a Vaisnava. This is the lesson we must learn from this incident concerning Saubhari Muni Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not, therefore, impede the activities of a Vaiṣṇava. This is the lesson we must learn from this incident concernin…'
11:0811:08, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,977 N Because of this vaisnava-aparadha (when Garuda wanted to eat fish, Saubhari Muni unnecessarily gave the fish shelter under his care), an offense at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava, Saubhari Muni fell from his exalted position of mystic tapasya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of this vaisnava-aparadha, an offense at the lotus feet of a Vaisnava, Saubhari Muni fell from his exalted position of my…'
11:0411:04, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,831 N When Garuda wanted to eat fish, Saubhari Muni unnecessarily gave the fish shelter under his care. Because Garuda's plans for eating were disappointed, Saubhari Muni certainly committed a great offense to a Vaisnava Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Garuda wanted to eat fish, Saubhari Muni unnecessarily gave the fish shelter under his care. Because Garuda's plans for eati…'
10:5910:59, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,539 N Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura remarks that Saubhari Muni had fallen from his austerity because of a vaisnava-aparadha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura remarks that Saubhari Muni had fallen from his austerity because of a vaisnava-aparadha"}} {{notes|…'
10:5810:58, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,797 N One day while Saubhari Muni, who was expert in chanting mantras, was sitting in a secluded place, he thought to himself about the cause of his falldown, which was simply that he had associated himself with the sexual affairs of the fish Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one day while Saubhari Muni, who was expert in chanting mantras, was sitting in a secluded place, he thought to himself about the…'
10:5510:55, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,025 N Saubhari Muni enjoyed sense gratification in the material world, but he was not at all satisfied, just as a fire never ceases blazing if constantly supplied with drops of fat Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saubhari Muni enjoyed sense gratification in the material world, but he was not at all satisfied, just as a fire never ceases bla…'
10:5210:52, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,191 N Everyone is proud of his own position, but here was an astounding experience, in which the emperor of the entire world felt himself defeated in all details of material happiness by the opulence of Saubhari Muni Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is proud of his own position, but here was an astounding experience, in which the emperor of the entire world felt himse…'
10:4710:47, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,788 N Saubhari Muni exhibited super-excellence in material enjoyment by dint of his yogic perfection. The word bahv-rca means "expert in chanting mantras" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yogic perfection makes available eight material opulences"|"anima, laghima, mahima, prapti, prakamya, isitva, vasitva and kamavas…'
10:4310:43, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,870 N As material opulence can be achieved by ordinary material means, it can also be achieved by subtle means through mantras. By chanting mantras, Saubhari Muni arranged for material opulence, but this was not perfection in life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As material opulence can be achieved by ordinary material means, it can also be achieved by subtle means through mantras. By chan…'
10:4010:40, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,608 N Surrounded by opulent paraphernalia, the muni (Saubhari Muni) engaged in family affairs with his numerous wives Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"surrounded by opulent paraphernalia, the muni engaged in family affairs with his numerous wives"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGop…'
10:3810:38, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,926 N Saubhari Muni's home was amply provided with valuable beds, seats, ornaments, and arrangements for bathing, and there were varieties of sandalwood creams, flower garlands, and palatable dishes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saubhari Muni's home was amply provided with valuable beds, seats, ornaments, and arrangements for bathing, and there were variet…'
10:2610:26, 18 July 2012 diff hist +652 N Because Saubhari Muni was expert in chanting mantras perfectly, his severe austerities resulted in an opulent home, with garments, ornaments, properly dressed & decorated maidservants & manservants & varieties of parks with clear-water lakes & gardens Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Saubhari Muni was expert in chanting mantras perfectly, his severe austerities resulted in an opulent home, with garments…'
10:2310:23, 18 July 2012 diff hist +1,936 N The princesses, being attracted by Saubhari Muni, gave up their sisterly relationship and quarreled among themselves, each one of them contending, "This man is just suitable for me, and not for you" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This man is just suitable for me, and not for you."|"the princesses, being attracted by Saubhari Muni, gave up their sisterly rel…'
10:2010:20, 18 July 2012 diff hist +1,704 N All fifty princesses then accepted him (Saubhari Muni) as their husband, although he was only one man Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All fifty princesses then accepted him as their husband, although he was only one man"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{…'
10:1910:19, 18 July 2012 diff hist +1,917 N When Saubhari Muni became quite a young and beautiful person, the messenger of the palace took him inside the residential quarters of the princesses, which were extremely opulent Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Saubhari Muni became quite a young and beautiful person, the messenger of the palace took him inside the residential quarter…'
10:1510:15, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,127 N Since the King has thus rejected me (Saubhari Muni), I shall reform my body in such a way as to be desirable even to celestial women, what to speak of the daughters of worldly kings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the King has thus rejected me, I shall reform my body in such a way as to be desirable even to celestial women, what to spe…'
10:1010:10, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,140 N Saubhari Muni thought: I am now feeble because of old age. My hair has become grey, my skin is slack, and my head always trembles. Besides, I am a yogi. Therefore women do not like me Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am now feeble because of old age. My hair has become grey, my skin is slack, and my head always trembles. Besides, I am a yogi.…'
10:0610:06, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,688 N In response to this request (Saubhari Rsi went to King Mandhata and begged for one of the King's daughters), the King said, "O brahmaṇa, any of my daughters may accept any husband according to her personal selection" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O brāhmaṇa, any of my daughters may accept any husband according to her personal selection"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopal…'
10:0210:02, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,526 N He (Saubhari Rsi) perceived the pleasure of sex life, and induced by this desire he went to King Mandhata and begged for one of the King's daughters Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he perceived the pleasure of sex life, and induced by this desire he went to King Mandhata and begged for one of the King's daugh…'
10:0010:00, 18 July 2012 diff hist +2,501 N Saubhari Rsi was engaged in austerity, deep in the water of the River Yamuna, when he saw a pair of fish engaged in sexual affairs Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saubhari Rsi was engaged in austerity, deep in the water of the River Yamuna, when he saw a pair of fish engaged in sexual affair…'
09:5709:57, 18 July 2012 diff hist +4,212 N The Lord says that everything is resting on Him. This should not be misunderstood. The Lord is not directly concerned with the maintenance and sustenance of this material manifestation. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says that everything is resting on Him"|"This should not be misunderstood. The Lord is not directly concerned with the m…'
09:4909:49, 18 July 2012 diff hist +3,154 N There are also followers of the rsi known as Aruna. Following his path, they observe the activities of the arteries. Thus they gradually rise to the heart, where subtle Brahman, Paramatma, is situated. They then worship Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are also followers of the rsi known as Aruna. Following his path, they observe the activities of the arteries. Thus they gr…'

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