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11:5711:57, 25 July 2012 diff hist +3,348 N Thinking Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was uncomfortable sleeping on bark of plantain trees, Jagadananda made a pillow and quilt for Him. The Lord, however, did not accept them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thinking Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was uncomfortable sleeping on bark of plantain trees, Jagadananda made a pillow and quilt for Hi…'
11:4711:47, 25 July 2012 diff hist +4,846 N Karma is the aggregate of fruitive activities conducted to make this body comfortable or uncomfortable Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karma is the aggregate of fruitive activities conducted to make this body comfortable or uncomfortable"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|M…'
11:0611:06, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,131 N Some of the brahmacaris are allowed to remain naisthika-brahmacari, without going home and accepting a wife Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"some of the brahmacaris are allowed to remain naisthika-brahmacari, without going home and accepting a wife"}} {{notes|}} {{compi…'
11:0311:03, 25 July 2012 diff hist +7,052 N One who can remember everything perpetually is called a sruti-dhara. A sruti-dhara brahmacari can repeat verbatim all that he has heard, without notes and without reference to books Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who can remember everything perpetually is called a sruti-dhara. A sruti-dhara brahmacari can repeat verbatim all that he has…'
11:0011:00, 25 July 2012 diff hist +6,719 N Because Narada was a naisthika-brahmacari he could remember whatever he heard from his spiritual master and would never forget it Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because Narada was a naisthika-brahmacari he could remember whatever he heard from his spiritual master and would never forget it…'
10:5810:58, 25 July 2012 diff hist +6,714 N The brahmacari system of life is especially advantageous in that it increases the power of memory and determination Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brahmacari system of life is especially advantageous in that it increases the power of memory and determination"}} {{notes|}}…'
10:5610:56, 25 July 2012 diff hist +7,648 N The Kumaras and Narada are known as naisthika-brahmacaris. Such brahmacaris are called vira-vrata because their vow of celibacy is as heroic as the vows of the ksatriyas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Kumaras and Narada are known as naisthika-brahmacaris. Such brahmacaris are called vira-vrata because their vow of celibacy i…'
10:5310:53, 25 July 2012 diff hist +7,122 N There are four types of brahmacaris. The next stage is called naisthika, which refers to a brahmacari who is celibate throughout his whole life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The next stage is called naisthika, which refers to a brahmacari who is celibate throughout his whole life"|"There are four types…'
10:5010:50, 25 July 2012 diff hist +7,160 N There are four types of brahmacaris. The next is called brahma-brahmacari, which refers to a brahmacari who observes celibacy from the time of initiation up to the time of the completion of his study of the Vedic literature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The next is called brahma-brahmacari, which refers to a brahmacari who observes celibacy from the time of initiation up to the ti…'
10:4610:46, 25 July 2012 diff hist +6,903 N There are four types of brahmacaris. The next is called prajapatya, which refers to a brahmacari who strictly observes celibacy for at least one year after initiation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The next is called prajapatya, which refers to a brahmacari who strictly observes celibacy for at least one year after initiation…'
10:4410:44, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,452 N There are four types of brahmacaris. The first is called savitra, which refers to a brahmacari who, after initiation and the sacred thread ceremony, must observe at least three days of celibacy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are four types of brahmacaris. The first is called savitra, which refers to a brahmacari who, after initiation and the sacr…'
10:4010:40, 25 July 2012 diff hist +3,597 N Upon accepting sannyasa, Purusottama Acarya followed the regulative principles by giving up his tuft of hair and sacred thread, but he did not accept the saffron-colored dress Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon accepting sannyasa, Purusottama Acarya followed the regulative principles by giving up his tuft of hair and sacred thread, b…'
10:3710:37, 25 July 2012 diff hist +3,318 N He (Purusottama Acarya) did not accept a sannyasi title but remained as a naisthika-brahmacari Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Purusottama Acarya"|"he did not accept a sannyasi title but remained as a naisthika-brahmacari"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopa…'
10:3310:33, 25 July 2012 diff hist +3,879 N Sundarananda Prabhu was a naisthika-brahmacari: he never married in his life. Therefore he had no direct descendants except his disciples, but the descendants of his family still reside in the village known as Mangaladihi in the district of Birbhum Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sundarananda Prabhu was a naisthika-brahmacari: he never married in his life. Therefore he had no direct descendants except his d…'
10:3010:30, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,932 N King Pariksit was thus astonished that the great King Priyavrata, although trained in the principles of naisthika-brahmacarya, entered household life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Pariksit was thus astonished that the great King Priyavrata, although trained in the principles of naisthika-brahmacarya, en…'
10:2710:27, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,634 N The great sage Narada Muni was a naisthika-brahmacari - that is, he never had sex life. He was consequently an ever-green youth. Old age, jara, could not attack him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Narada Muni was a naisthika-brahmacari"|"that is, he never had sex life. He was consequently an ever-green youth. …'
10:2510:25, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,750 N The Kumaras are called naisthika-brahmacari, meaning they are never to marry Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kumaras are called naisthika-brahmacari, meaning they are never to marry"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|…'
10:2210:22, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,966 N The four Kumaras and Narada are naisthika-brahmacaris. Naisthika-brahmacari refers to one who never wastes his semen at any time Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four Kumaras and Narada are naisthika-brahmacaris. Naisthika-brahmacari refers to one who never wastes his semen at any time"…'
10:1910:19, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,913 N Svayambhuva Manu requested Kardama Muni to accept his daughter, since Kardama had not taken the vow of naisthika-brahmacarya. He was willing to marry, and the suitable daughter of a high royal family was presented Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svayambhuva Manu requested Kardama Muni to accept his daughter, since Kardama had not taken the vow of naisthika-brahmacarya. He …'
10:1710:17, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,956 N The principle of brahmacarya is celibacy. There are two kinds of brahmacaris. One is called naisthika-brahmacari, which means one who takes a vow of celibacy for his whole life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of brahmacaris. One is called naisthika-brahmacari, which means one who takes a vow of celibacy for his whole…'
09:5709:57, 25 July 2012 diff hist +6,289 N Maharaja Bharata, despite a life of severe penances, thought of a stag at the time of his death and thus became a stag after death. However, he did retain a clear consciousness of his past life and realized his mistake Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Bharata, despite a life of severe penances, thought of a stag at the time of his death and thus became a stag after deat…'
09:5409:54, 25 July 2012 diff hist +1,797 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu performed many pastimes at Jagannatha Puri. Seeing the severe penances performed by Raghunatha dasa in the renounced order, the Lord was greatly satisfied Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu performed many pastimes at Jagannatha Puri. Seeing the severe penances performed by Raghunatha dasa in th…'
09:5109:51, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,458 N One who is spiritually situated does not think that he is the body. Therefore he can transcendentally execute severe penances in the renounced order of life. The best example of such renunciation is Raghunatha dasa Gosvami Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is spiritually situated does not think that he is the body. Therefore he can transcendentally execute severe penances in …'
09:4809:48, 25 July 2012 diff hist +17,426 N A purified materialist who has performed many sacrifices, undergone severe penances and given the major portion of his wealth in charity can reach such planets as Dhruvaloka Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A purified materialist who has performed many sacrifices, undergone severe penances and given the major portion of his wealth in …'
09:4009:40, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,492 N In contrast to Sutapa and Prsnigarbha, they (Drona and Dhara) did not undergo severe penances and austerities to become the father and mother of Krsna. This is the difference between nitya-siddha and sadhana-siddha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In contrast to Sutapa and Prsnigarbha, they (Drona and Dhara) did not undergo severe penances and austerities to become the fathe…'
09:1909:19, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,975 N One need not undergo severe penances for many thousands of years; one need only learn how to love Krsna and be always engaged in His service (sevonmukhe hi jihvadau svayam eva sphuraty adah). Then one can very easily go back home, back to Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one need not undergo severe penances for many thousands of years; one need only learn how to love Krsna and be always engaged in …'
09:1309:13, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,323 N Scorched and extremely disturbed because of Hiranyakasipu's severe penances, all the demigods left the planets where they reside and went to the planet of Lord Brahma, where they informed the creator Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Scorched and extremely disturbed because of Hiranyakasipu's severe penances, all the demigods left the planets where they reside …'
08:5908:59, 25 July 2012 diff hist +4,888 N When they become absorbed in thoughts of material enjoyment, Lord Brahma and Lord Siva, as well as other demigods and demons, undergo severe penances and austerities to receive my (Laksmidevi) benedictions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when they become absorbed in thoughts of material enjoyment, Lord Brahma and Lord Siva, as well as other demigods and demons, und…'
08:5308:53, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,207 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita, kamais tais tair hrta jnanah: when one becomes lusty, he loses his intelligence. Therefore Agnidhra, having lost his intelligence, could not distinguish whether Purvacitti was male or female Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one becomes lusty, he loses his intelligence. Therefore Agnidhra, having lost his intelligence, could not distinguish whethe…'
08:4908:49, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,402 N While undergoing severe penances in the forest, Agnidhra was captivated by the movements of Purvacitti, the girl sent by Lord Brahma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While undergoing severe penances in the forest, Agnidhra was captivated by the movements of Purvacitti, the girl sent by Lord Bra…'
08:3908:39, 25 July 2012 diff hist +3,348 N In the beginning of life, as a brahmacari, one has to undergo severe penances and austerities in order to be educated in spiritual values Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of life, as a brahmacari, one has to undergo severe penances and austerities in order to be educated in spiritua…'
08:3708:37, 25 July 2012 diff hist +4,292 N Daksa underwent severe penances up to the fifth manvantara. Thus at the beginning of the sixth manvantara, known as the Caksusa manvantara, Daksa regained his former opulence by the blessings of Lord Siva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Daksa underwent severe penances up to the fifth manvantara. Thus at the beginning of the sixth manvantara, known as the Caksusa m…'
08:3408:34, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,516 N A responsible man in any establishment is always alert to keep peace and harmony within the establishment. Similarly, Lord Brahma is also allowed to keep peace and harmony within this universe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A responsible man in any establishment is always alert to keep peace and harmony within the establishment. Similarly, Lord Brahma…'
08:3208:32, 25 July 2012 diff hist +2,303 N Lord Brahma also came when Hiranyakasipu underwent severe penances and austerities and made the whole universe tremble Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahma also came when Hiranyakasipu underwent severe penances and austerities and made the whole universe tremble"}} {{notes…'
06:0206:02, 25 July 2012 diff hist +559 N According to the statement of Narada Muni, Madhuvana, which is still existing in the Vrndavana area, in the district of Mathura, is a most sacred place. Many saintly persons still live there and engage in the devotional service of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the statement of Narada Muni, Madhuvana, which is still existing in the Vrndavana area, in the district of Mathura, …'
05:5805:58, 25 July 2012 diff hist +1 In those twelve forests (in the area of Vrndavana) there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows:(17) Catuh-samudrika-kupa, (18) Akrura-tirtha, (19) Yajnika-vipra-sthana No edit summary current
05:5805:58, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,866 N In those twelve forests (in the area of Vrndavana) there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows:(17) Catuh-samudrika-kupa, (18) Akrura-tirtha, (19) Yajnika-vipra-sthana <div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In those twelve forests there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|A
05:5605:56, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,897 N In those twelve forests (in the area of Vrndavana) there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows: (20) Kubja-kupa, (21) Ranga-sthala, (22) Mancha-sthala, (23) Mallayuddha-sthana, and (24) Dasasvamedha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In those twelve forests there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuG…'
05:5105:51, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,936 N When Krsna and Balarama were going to Mathura in the chariot driven by Akrura, all of them took baths in this (Akrura-tirtha, in one of the twelve forest of Vrndavana) ghata Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Akrura-tirtha"|"When Krsna and Balarama were going to Mathura in the chariot driven by Akrura, all of them took baths in this gha…'
05:4205:42, 25 July 2012 diff hist +5,887 N In those twelve forests (in the area of Vrndavana) there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows: (10) Rsi-tirtha, (11) Moksa-tirtha, (12) Budha-tirtha, (13) Gokarna, (14) Krsnaganga, (15) Vaikuntha, (16) Asi-kunda Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In those twelve forests there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuG…'
05:3705:37, 25 July 2012 diff hist +247 N In those twelve forests (in the area of Vrndavana) there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows: (6) Tinduka-tirtha, (7) Surya-tirtha, (8) Vatasvami, (9) Dhruva-ghata Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|25Jul12}} {{last|25Jul12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=0…'

22:0622:06, 24 July 2012 diff hist +6,014 N In those twelve forests (in the area of Vrndavana) there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows: (1) Avimukta, (2) Adhirudha, (3) Guhya-tirtha, (4) Prayaga-tirtha, (5) Kanakhala Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In those twelve forests (in the area of Vrndavana) there are different ghatas, or bathing places. They are listed as follows: (1)…'
22:0122:01, 24 July 2012 diff hist +5,716 N There are five forests on the eastern bank of the Yamuna: Bhadravana, Bilvavana, Lauhavana, Bhandiravana and Mahavana. On the western side of the bank there are seven: Madhuvana, Talavana, Kumudavana, Bahulavana, Kamyavana, Khadiravana and Vrndavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are five forests on the eastern bank of the Yamuna: Bhadravana, Bilvavana, Lauhavana, Bhandiravana and Mahavana. On the wes…'
21:5721:57, 24 July 2012 diff hist +5,455 N There are twelve forests in the area of Vrndavana, and Madhuvana is one of them. Pilgrims from all parts of India assemble together and visit all twelve of these forests Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are twelve forests in the area of Vrndavana, and Madhuvana is one of them. Pilgrims from all parts of India assemble togeth…'
21:5021:50, 24 July 2012 diff hist +659 N Dhruva-ghata, where there are many nice trees of fruits and flowers, is famous because Dhruva Maharaja meditated and underwent severe penances and austerities there in an elevated spot Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva-ghata, where there are many nice trees of fruits and flowers, is famous because Dhruva Maharaja meditated and underwent se…'
21:4821:48, 24 July 2012 diff hist +2,767 N To become successful in any attempt, one not only has to undergo severe penances and austerities, but also must be dependent on the mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To become successful in any attempt, one not only has to undergo severe penances and austerities, but also must be dependent on t…'
21:4421:44, 24 July 2012 diff hist +3,212 N The Lord wants every one of His parts and parcels to attain eternal life and bliss by coming home to Godhead, and the whole material creation is meant for that objective Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord wants every one of His parts and parcels to attain eternal life and bliss by coming home to Godhead, and the whole mater…'
21:3921:39, 24 July 2012 diff hist +3,191 N There are many pseudo mystics who undergo severe penances for their own satisfaction, and there are others who undergo severe penances for the satisfaction of the senses of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many pseudo mystics who undergo severe penances for their own satisfaction, and there are others who undergo severe pen…'
21:3521:35, 24 July 2012 diff hist +4,583 N These girls (the damsels of Vraja), as well as the queens (of Dvaraka), underwent severe penances by taking vows, bathing and offering sacrifices in the fire, as prescribed in the scriptures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dvaraka"|"These girls, as well as the queens, underwent severe penances by taking vows, bathing and offering sacrifices in the fi…'
21:3021:30, 24 July 2012 diff hist +2,469 N All the brothers (Trita, Ekat and Dvita the three sons of Prajapati Gautama) were great sages and strict followers of the principles of religion. By dint of severe penances they were promoted to Brahmaloka Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the brothers were great sages and strict followers of the principles of religion. By dint of severe penances they were promot…'

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