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14:5614:56, 22 July 2012 diff hist +1,719 N When Namuci, another demon, saw the killing of both Bala and Paka, he was full of grief and lamentation. Thus he angrily made a great attempt to kill Indra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Namuci, another demon, saw the killing of both Bala and Paka, he was full of grief and lamentation. Thus he angrily made a g…'
14:5214:52, 22 July 2012 diff hist +620 N King Indra used his thunderbolt to cut off the heads of both Bala and Paka in the presence of all their relatives and followers. In this way he created a very fearful atmosphere on the battlefield Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Indra used his thunderbolt to cut off the heads of both Bala and Paka in the presence of all their relatives and followers. …'
14:5114:51, 22 July 2012 diff hist +1,843 N Quickly handling the situation on the battlefield, the demon Bala put all of Indra's one thousand horses into tribulation by simultaneously piercing them all with an equal number of arrows Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Quickly handling the situation on the battlefield, the demon Bala put all of Indra's one thousand horses into tribulation by simu…'
14:4814:48, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,428 N Indra, King of heaven, severed the heads of Bala and Paka and released the weapon known as kulisa, the thunderbolt, against Namuci's shoulder Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indra, King of heaven, severed the heads of Bala and Paka and released the weapon known as kulisa, the thunderbolt, against Namuc…'
14:4314:43, 22 July 2012 diff hist +523 N When Narada Muni learned that Jambhasura had been killed, he informed Jambhasura's relatives Namuci, Bala and Paka, who then went to the battlefield and attacked the demigods Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Narada Muni learned that Jambhasura had been killed, he informed Jambhasura's relatives Namuci, Bala and Paka, who then went…'
14:4014:40, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,054 N With his thunderbolt, King Indra, who was also extremely powerful, pierced through Vrtrasura's abdomen and came out. Indra, the killer of the demon Bala, then immediately cut off Vrtrasura's head, which was as high as the peak of a mountain Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With his thunderbolt, King Indra, who was also extremely powerful, pierced through Vrtrasura's abdomen and came out. Indra, the k…'
14:3314:33, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,803 N When the women become unchaste for want of proper protection, there are unwanted children called varna-sankara Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the women become unchaste for want of proper protection, there are unwanted children called varna-sankara"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
14:2914:29, 22 July 2012 diff hist +6,620 N Jarasandha had no intention of addressing Krsna as Purusottama, but great scholars have determined the true meaning of the word purusadhama to be "one who makes all other personalities go downward" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jarasandha had no intention of addressing Krsna as Purusottama, but great scholars have determined the true meaning of the word p…'
14:2414:24, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,408 N Kamsa tried to dash the child downward against a piece of stone, but since she was Yogamaya, the younger sister of Lord Visnu, she slipped upward and assumed the form of the goddess Durga Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kamsa tried to dash the child downward against a piece of stone, but since she was Yogamaya, the younger sister of Lord Visnu, sh…'
14:1914:19, 22 July 2012 diff hist +5,365 N The karmis transmigrate through different bodies in the cycle of birth and death, sometimes going upward and sometimes downward, thus suffering the results of their actions in the karma-cakra, the cycle of birth and death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The karmis transmigrate through different bodies in the cycle of birth and death, sometimes going upward and sometimes downward, …'
14:1614:16, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,699 N The head of the sisumara form is downward, and its body appears like that of a coiled snake. On the end of its tail is Dhruvaloka, on the body of the tail are Prajapati, Agni, Indra and Dharma, and on the root of the tail are Dhata and Vidhata Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The head of the sisumara form is downward, and its body appears like that of a coiled snake. On the end of its tail is Dhruvaloka…'
14:1114:11, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,763 N Those who worship the virat-purusa, the universal form of the Lord, conceive of this entire rotating system of planets as an animal known as sisumara. This imaginary sisumara is another form of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who worship the virat-purusa, the universal form of the Lord, conceive of this entire rotating system of planets as an anim…'
14:0814:08, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,103 N This cosmic manifestation has expanded downward, and the root is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this cosmic manifestation has expanded downward, and the root is the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Madh…'
14:0614:06, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,437 N The ladies in the higher planetary systems were capable of seeing both downward and upward Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ladies in the higher planetary systems were capable of seeing both downward and upward"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas…'
14:0414:04, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,928 N Since Dhruva Maharaja was blessed by the Lord, due to his transcendental qualities everyone was bound to offer him all respects and benediction, just as water, by its nature, flows downward Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Dhruva Maharaja was blessed by the Lord, due to his transcendental qualities everyone was bound to offer him all respects a…'
14:0114:01, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,525 N Pushed downward all of a sudden by the wind, the child comes out with great trouble, head downward, breathless and deprived of memory due to severe agony Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pushed downward all of a sudden by the wind, the child comes out with great trouble, head downward, breathless and deprived of me…'
13:5813:58, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,001 N The ten-month-old living entity has these desires even while in the womb. But while he thus extols the Lord, the wind that helps parturition propels him forth with his face turned downward so that he may be born Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ten-month-old living entity has these desires even while in the womb. But while he thus extols the Lord, the wind that helps …'
13:5313:53, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,816 N Endowed with the development of consciousness from the seventh month after his conception, the child is tossed downward by the airs that press the embryo during the weeks preceding delivery Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"endowed with the development of consciousness from the seventh month after his conception, the child is tossed downward by the ai…'
13:4813:48, 22 July 2012 diff hist +5,086 N Prince Dhruva, though only a boy, took to severe penances in the forest. And the Lord, being satisfied by his prayer, awarded him the Dhruva planet, which is worshiped by great sages, both upward and downward Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prince Dhruva, though only a boy, took to severe penances in the forest. And the Lord, being satisfied by his prayer, awarded him…'
13:4413:44, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,910 N There are also seven planetary systems downward, known as Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Mahatala, Rasatala and Patala, gradually, one below the other Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are also seven planetary systems downward, known as Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Mahatala, Rasatala and Patala, gradual…'
13:4113:41, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,709 N As stated in the Bhagavad-gita, there are three divisions of the material spheres, namely the urdhva-loka (topmost planets), madhya-loka (midway planets) and adho-loka (downward planets) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the Bhagavad-gita, there are three divisions of the material spheres"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{comp…'
13:3613:36, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,704 N The branches of this tree (the imperishable banyan tree that has its roots upward and its branches down and whose leaves are the Vedic hymns) extend downward and upward, nourished by the three modes of material nature 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"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
13:2813:28, 22 July 2012 diff hist +442 N By practice of kumbhaka-yoga one can increase the duration of life for perfection in spiritual realization Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By practice of kumbhaka-yoga. one can increase the duration of life for perfection in spiritual realization"}} {{notes|}} {{compi…'
13:2713:27, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,590 N Offering the exhaled breath into the inhaled breath is called recaka. When both air currents are completely stopped, one is said to be in kumbhaka-yoga Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Offering the exhaled breath into the inhaled breath is called recaka. When both air currents are completely stopped, one is said …'
13:2213:22, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,648 N The apana air goes downward, and the prana air goes up. The pranayama yogi practices breathing the opposite way until the currents are neutralized into puraka, equilibrium. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The apana air goes downward, and the prana air goes up. The pranayama-yogi practices breathing the opposite way until the current…'
13:1813:18, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,893 N We have experience of a tree whose roots are upward: if one stands on the bank of a river or any reservoir of water, he can see that the trees reflected in the water are upside down. The branches go downward and the roots upward. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have experience of a tree whose roots are upward: if one stands on the bank of a river or any reservoir of water, he can see t…'
13:1213:12, 22 July 2012 diff hist +5,370 N The two classes of devotees, namely the devotees of Lord Siva and the devotees of Lord Visnu, are always in disagreement. Even today in India these two classes of devotees still criticize each other Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two classes of devotees, namely the devotees of Lord Siva and the devotees of Lord Visnu, are always in disagreement. Even to…'
13:0913:09, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,452 N During the night of the full moon of the sarat season, many foreigners go to see the beautiful reflections of the moon on the tomb (the Taj Mahal). Thus this full-moon night is celebrated even today for its beauty Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the night of the full moon of the sarat season, many foreigners go to see the beautiful reflections of the moon on the tom…'
13:0113:01, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,523 N Saranatha is a place near Benares where Buddhist philosophers used to reside, and even today many stupas of the Buddhist Mayavadis can be seen Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saranatha is a place near Benares where Buddhist philosophers used to reside, and even today many stupas of the Buddhist Mayavadi…' current
12:4912:49, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,039 N Even today, if a man who was formerly poverty-stricken gets money, he is inclined to utilize his money to perform many philanthropic activities, like opening schools for uneducated men and hospitals for the diseased Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even today, if a man who was formerly poverty-stricken gets money, he is inclined to utilize his money to perform many philanthro…'
12:4612:46, 22 July 2012 diff hist +9,145 N Even today in Jagannatha-ksetra and other big temples, very palatable dishes are offered to the Deity, and prasada is distributed profusely Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even today in Jagannatha-ksetra and other big temples, very palatable dishes are offered to the Deity, and prasada is distributed…'
12:4112:41, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,276 N The system of giving a dowry to one's daughter has existed in Vedic civilization for a very long time. Even today, following the same system, a father who has money will give his daughter an opulent dowry Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The system of giving a dowry to one's daughter has existed in Vedic civilization for a very long time. Even today, following the …'
11:5511:55, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,401 N In Bengal even today if a woman lives for a long time with her husband, she is considered very fortunate. A woman generally desires a good husband, good children, a good home, prosperity, opulence and so on Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bengal even today if a woman lives for a long time with her husband, she is considered very fortunate"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler…'
11:4811:48, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,073 N Because of his increased sexual power, the man thinks himself stronger than ten thousand elephants and considers himself most perfect. Indeed, illusioned and intoxicated by false pride, he thinks himself God, ignoring impending death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of his increased sexual power, the man thinks himself stronger than ten thousand elephants and considers himself most per…'
11:4411:44, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,275 N This intoxicant (an intoxicating beverage made with a drug known as hataka - cannabis indica) endows the man with great sexual prowess, of which the women take advantage for enjoyment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This intoxicant endows the man with great sexual prowess, of which the women take advantage for enjoyment"}} {{notes|}} {{compile…'
11:4011:40, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,356 N A woman will enchant him with attractive glances, intimate words, smiles of love and then embraces. In this way she induces him to enjoy sex with her to her full satisfaction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A woman will enchant him with attractive glances, intimate words, smiles of love and then embraces. In this way she induces him t…'
11:3711:37, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,123 N If a man enters the planet of Atala, these women (known as svairini, kamini and pumscali) immediately capture him and induce him to drink an intoxicating beverage made with a drug known as hataka (cannabis indica) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a man enters the planet of Atala, these women immediately capture him and induce him to drink an intoxicating beverage made wi…'
11:1511:15, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,132 N The svairinis like to marry men from their own group, the kaminis marry men from any group, and the pumscalis change husbands one after another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The svairinis like to marry men from their own group, the kaminis marry men from any group, and the pumscalis change husbands one…'
11:1211:12, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,723 N Simply by yawning, the demon Bala created three kinds of women, known as svairini, kamini and pumscali Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by yawning, the demon Bala created three kinds of women, known as svairini, kamini and pumscali"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|M…'
11:0911:09, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,096 N In Atala there is a demon, the son of Maya Danava named Bala, who created ninety-six kinds of mystic power. Some so-called yogis and svamis take advantage of this mystic power to cheat people even today Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in Atala there is a demon, the son of Maya Danava named Bala, who created ninety-six kinds of mystic power. Some so-called yogis …'
11:0311:03, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,276 N Lord Brahma is worshiped in marriage ceremonies. In India even today, wedding invitations are still issued with a picture of Lord Brahma on the face of the card Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahma is worshiped in marriage ceremonies. In India even today, wedding invitations are still issued with a picture of Lord…'
10:5910:59, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,095 N Even today there are still some solitary cases where a wife will voluntarily enter the fire and die with her husband. Even after 1940 we personally knew of a chaste wife who died in this way Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even today there are still some solitary cases where a wife will voluntarily enter the fire and die with her husband. Even after …'
10:5410:54, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,994 N Even today in India, widows or women whose husbands have taken sannyasa follow the principles of austerity, even though they live with their children Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even today in India, widows or women whose husbands have taken sannyasa follow the principles of austerity, even though they live…'
10:5110:51, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,971 N Even today in Hindu society the most conservative families do not allow unmarried girls to go out freely or mix with boys Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even today in Hindu society the most conservative families do not allow unmarried girls to go out freely or mix with boys"}} {{no…'
10:4510:45, 22 July 2012 diff hist +2,726 N The demons born of Diti take great pleasure in drinking wine and beer. Even today people of demoniac nature are very much addicted to liquor and beer Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demons born of Diti take great pleasure in drinking wine and beer. Even today people of demoniac nature are very much addicte…'
10:3810:38, 22 July 2012 diff hist +647 N The ocean gave Him (Kapiladeva) residence at a place still known as Ganga-sagara, where the River Ganges meets the sea. That place is called Ganga-sagara-tirtha, and even today people gather there to offer respects to Kapiladeva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ocean gave Him residence at a place still known as Ganga-sagara, where the River Ganges meets the sea. That place is called G…'
10:3510:35, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,717 N The Lord is so kind, however, that even today persons whose brain substance is spoiled are given the benediction to become cats, dogs or hogs and enjoy material happiness from sex life and sense gratification Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is so kind, however, that even today persons whose brain substance is spoiled are given the benediction to become cats, …'
10:2910:29, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,864 N The purpose of pilgrimages is to remember the Lord constantly, and therefore the Lord is known as tirtha-kirti Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of pilgrimages is to remember the Lord constantly, and therefore the Lord is known as tirtha-kirti"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
10:2310:23, 22 July 2012 diff hist +4,025 N The purpose of going to a place of pilgrimage is to get the chance to glorify the Lord. Even today, although times have changed, there are still pilgrimage sites in India Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of going to a place of pilgrimage is to get the chance to glorify the Lord. Even today, although times have changed, …'
10:2010:20, 22 July 2012 diff hist +3,069 N The history of the world cannot give any systematic account for more than three thousand years into the past, but before that the whole world was under the flag and military strength of Maharaja Yudhisthira, who was the emperor of the world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The history of the world cannot give any systematic account for more than three thousand years into the past, but before that the…'

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