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16:0616:06, 28 July 2012 diff hist +1,989 N Within the waters of the Mandakini Ganges, which were crowded with gardens of lotus flowers, the two sons of Kuvera would enjoy young girls, just like two male elephants enjoying in the water with female elephants - SB 10.10.4 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Within the waters of the Mandakini Ganges, which were crowded with gardens of lotus flowers, the two sons of Kuvera would enjoy y…'
16:0216:02, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,509 N Nalakuvara and Manigriva were great devotees of Lord Siva, but because of material opulence they became so extravagant and senseless that one day they were enjoying with naked girls in a lake and shamelessly walking here and there Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nalakuvara and Manigriva were great devotees of Lord Siva, but because of material opulence they became so extravagant and sensel…'
15:5815:58, 28 July 2012 diff hist +5,531 N Engaged in external activities, they (offenders) kill the internal vision Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Engaged in external activities, they kill the internal vision"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2…'
15:5515:55, 28 July 2012 diff hist +5,864 N The offenders Nalakuvara and Manigriva, even though living amongst the demigods, had to undergo the punishment of becoming trees in their next lives, although by the grace of a devotee they were later delivered by the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But the offenders Nalakuvara and Manigriva, even though living amongst the demigods, had to undergo the punishment of becoming tr…'
15:5015:50, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,309 N They (Nalakuvara and Manigriva) used to drink a kind of liquor called Varuni. Accompanied by women singing after them, they would wander in that garden of flowers, their eyes always rolling in intoxication - SB 10.10.2-3 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They used to drink a kind of liquor called Varuni. Accompanied by women singing after them, they would wander in that garden of f…'
15:4715:47, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,173 N Because the two sons of Kuvera had been elevated to the association of Lord Siva, of which they were very much proud, they were allowed to wander in a garden attached to Kailasa Hill, on the bank of the Mandakini River - SB 10.10.2-3 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because the two sons of Kuvera had been elevated to the association of Lord Siva, of which they were very much proud, they were a…'
15:4415:44, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,926 N After mother Yasoda bound Krsna and became engaged in other household affairs, Krsna observed two yamala-arjuna trees, which were actually Nalakuvara and Manigriva, two sons of Kuvera who had been condemned by Narada Muni Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After mother Yasoda bound Krsna and became engaged in other household affairs, Krsna observed two yamala-arjuna trees, which were…'
15:3815:38, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,428 N Karna was equal to Arjuna, and therefore Arjuna was in crisis when fighting with Karna. It was felt by Arjuna, and therefore Karna was killed even by crooked means. Such are the engagements of the ksatriyas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karna was equal to Arjuna, and therefore Arjuna was in crisis when fighting with Karna. It was felt by Arjuna, and therefore Karn…'
15:3415:34, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,653 N It is abominable for a ksatriya to be defeated by one who is inferior in strength or equal in strength. If one is defeated at all, he should be defeated by some superior power Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is abominable for a kṣatriya to be defeated by one who is inferior in strength or equal in strength. If one is defeated at a…'
15:3115:31, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,519 N There are so many examples of contacts with woman, but in all cases the contacts were not abominable nor were the results of such contacts bad Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are so many examples of contacts with woman, but in all cases the contacts were not abominable nor were the results of such…'
15:2815:28, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,888 N Vyasadeva, a brahmana, was called to beget Pandu and Dhrtarastra. Satyavati belonged to a family of fishermen, but Parasara, a great brahmana, begot in her Vyasadeva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vyasadeva, a brahmana, was called to beget Pandu and Dhrtarastra. Satyavati belonged to a family of fishermen, but Parasara, a gr…'
15:0615:06, 28 July 2012 diff hist +3,874 N Bhima was approached by Hidimbi from a community lower than the sudras, and Yayati refused to marry the daughter of Sukracarya because of Sukracarya's being a brahmana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhima was approached by Hidimbi from a community lower than the sudras, and Yayati refused to marry the daughter of Sukracarya be…'
15:0215:02, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,385 N A woman approaching a man for contact should never be refused, but at the same time the discretion as above mentioned may also be considered Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A woman approaching a man for contact should never be refused, but at the same time the discretion as above mentioned may also be…'
14:5914:59, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,619 N Contact between man and woman was known as uttama and adhama. Contact of a brahmana with a ksatriya woman is uttama, but the contact of a ksatriya with a brahmana woman is adhama and therefore condemned Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"contact between man and woman was known as uttama and adhama. Contact of a brāhmaṇa with a kṣatriya woman is uttama, but the…'
14:5614:56, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,295 N The wife of a brahmana is considered one of the seven mothers (namely one's own mother, the wife of the spiritual master or teacher, the wife of a brahmana, the wife of a king, the cow, the nurse, and the earth) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The wife of a brahmana is considered one of the seven mothers"|"namely one's own mother, the wife of the spiritual master or teac…'
14:5114:51, 28 July 2012 diff hist +505 N The higher-caste men, namely the brahmanas and ksatriyas, could accept a woman of the vaisya or the sudra community, but a man from the lower castes could not contact a woman of the higher caste Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The higher-caste men, namely the brshmanas and ksatriyas, could accept a woman of the vaisya or the surd community, but a man fro…'
14:4914:49, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,263 N During the time of the Pandavas free contact between man and woman was allowed in certain conditions only Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"during the time of the Pandavas free contact between man and woman was allowed in certain conditions only"}} {{notes|}} {{compile…'
14:4714:47, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,330 N Have you (Arjuna) contacted a woman of impeachable character, or have you not properly treated a deserving woman? Or have you been defeated on the way by someone who is inferior or equal to you? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Have you contacted a woman of impeachable character, or have you not properly treated a deserving woman? Or have you been defeate…'
14:3914:39, 28 July 2012 diff hist +3,880 N Once Narada became angry with the two sons of Kuvera, Nalakuvara and Manigriva, and he chastised them by turning them into trees. The result was that later they were liberated by Lord Sri Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once Narada became angry with the two sons of Kuvera, Nalakuvara and Manigriva, and he chastised them by turning them into trees.…'
14:3614:36, 28 July 2012 diff hist +6,505 N In the case of felling the gigantic arjuna trees, the Lord's mission was to deliver the two sons of Kuvera, who were condemned to become trees by the curse of Narada, as well as to play like a crawling child in the yard of Yasoda Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the case of felling the gigantic arjuna trees, the Lord's mission was to deliver the two sons of Kuvera, who were condemned to…'
14:1914:19, 28 July 2012 diff hist +1,886 N Ants generally crawl about here, there and everywhere, but Ramacandra Puri, imagining faults, criticized Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu by alleging that there had been sweetmeats in His room Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ants generally crawl about here, there and everywhere, but Ramacandra Puri, imagining faults, criticized Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu …'
14:1614:16, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,140 N If the Lord gives enlightenment from within, how can one be in ignorance? Therefore the allegation of the Mayavadis that the devotional path is for the unintelligent or uneducated is untrue Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the Lord gives enlightenment from within, how can one be in ignorance? Therefore the allegation of the Mayavadis that the devo…'
14:0414:04, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,039 N Mayavadis generally allege that the bhakti path is for women and illiterates. This is a groundless accusation. The bhakti path is followed by the most learned scholars, such as the Gosvamis, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Ramanujacarya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mayavadis generally allege that the bhakti path is for women and illiterates. This is a groundless accusation. The bhakti path is…'
13:5913:59, 28 July 2012 diff hist +2,773 N Kardama Muni did not discover any imaginary form of God, as alleged by rascals; he actually saw the eternal, blissful and transcendental form of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni did not discover any imaginary form of God, as alleged by rascals; he actually saw the eternal, blissful and transce…'
13:5613:56, 28 July 2012 diff hist +6,144 N The Lord, when He comes here, has not a material body, but a spiritual body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord, when He comes here, has not a material body, but a spiritual body"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|A…'
13:5213:52, 28 July 2012 diff hist +6,362 N When the Lord descends from that world to this world, He descends in His spiritual body of atma-maya, or internal potency, without any touch of the bahiranga-maya, or external, material energy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the Lord descends from that world to this world, He descends in His spiritual body of atma-maya, or internal potency, withou…'
13:4813:48, 28 July 2012 diff hist +7,358 N The confectioner, who is always manufacturing sweetmeats, has very little desire to eat them; similarly, the Lord, by His pleasure potential powers, can produce innumerable spiritual beauties and not be the least attracted Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The confectioner, who is always manufacturing sweetmeats, has very little desire to eat them; similarly, the Lord, by His pleasur…'
13:4413:44, 28 July 2012 diff hist +6,865 N There is a common proverb that a confectioner is never attracted by sweetmeats Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a common proverb that a confectioner is never attracted by sweetmeats"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complet…'
13:4013:40, 28 July 2012 diff hist +7,098 N One who does not know alleges foolishly that Lord Krsna enjoyed women in His rasa-lila in Vrndavana, or with His sixteen thousand married wives at Dvaraka Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who does not know alleges foolishly that Lord Krsna enjoyed women in His rasa-lila in Vrndavana, or with His sixteen thousand…'
13:3713:37, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,534 N The poor foolish materialist can just imagine how ignorantly he puts forward an insignificant creature to become His rival incarnation, simply on the allegations of a dying man Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The poor foolish materialist can just imagine how ignorantly he puts forward an insignificant creature to become His rival incarn…'
13:2413:24, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,140 N Duryodhana criticized Bhismadeva, alleging that he was reluctant to kill Arjuna because of paternal affection Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Duryodhana criticized Bhismadeva, alleging that he was reluctant to kill Arjuna because of paternal affection"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
13:2213:22, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,200 N The Battle of Kuruksetra was fought on military principles but at the same time in a sporting spirit, like a friend's fight with another friend Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Battle of Kuruksetra was fought on military principles but at the same time in a sporting spirit, like a friend's fight with …'
13:1913:19, 28 July 2012 diff hist +5,315 N The Lord is merciful even to the women, sudras and dvija-bandhus, provided they agree to visit the temple of worship in different forms made for them. Such temple visitors are not idolaters, as alleged by some men with a poor fund of knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord is merciful even to the women, sudras and dvija-bandhus, provided they agree to visit the temple of worship in different…'
13:1513:15, 28 July 2012 diff hist +7,714 N The Lord (Caitanya) heard the story of Saksi-gopala with great pleasure because He wanted to impress upon the atheists that the worshipable Deities in the temples approved by the great acaryas are not idols, as alleged by men with a poor fund of knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord heard the story of Saksi-gopala with great pleasure because He wanted to impress upon the atheists that the worshipable …'
13:1213:12, 28 July 2012 diff hist +14,563 N By showing extraordinary mercy one is called daya-vira. And when one is munificent in executing religious rites, he is called dharma-vira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By showing extraordinary mercy one is called daya-vira. And when one is munificent in executing religious rites, he is called dha…'
13:1013:10, 28 July 2012 diff hist +14,451 N By performing chivalrous activities in fighting, one is called yuddha-vira. By charitable activities one is called dana-vira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By performing chivalrous activities in fighting, one is called yuddha-vira. By charitable activities one is called dana-vira"}} {…'
13:0813:08, 28 July 2012 diff hist +14,299 N Chivalrous activities can be manifested in the acts of mock-fighting, giving charity, showing mercy and executing religious principles Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"chivalrous activities can be manifested in the acts of mock-fighting, giving charity, showing mercy and executing religious princ…'
13:0613:06, 28 July 2012 diff hist +14,337 N When on account of love and devotional service for the Lord there is special valorous enthusiasm, the resultant activities are called chivalrous Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When on account of love and devotional service for the Lord there is special valorous enthusiasm, the resultant activities are ca…'
13:0313:03, 28 July 2012 diff hist +2,928 N The inhabitants of Gandharvaloka prayed: Your Lordship, we ever engage in Your service by dancing and singing in dramatic performances, but this Hiranyakasipu, by the influence of his bodily strength and valor, brought us under his subjugation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inhabitants of Gandharvaloka prayed: Your Lordship, we ever engage in Your service by dancing and singing in dramatic perform…'
12:5912:59, 28 July 2012 diff hist +5,002 N Everything is being directed by the Supersoul within the body; therefore the better part of valor is to take His direction and be happy. To take His directions, one needs to be a devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything is being directed by the Supersoul within the body; therefore the better part of valor is to take His direction and be…'
12:5012:50, 28 July 2012 diff hist +445 N His (Hiranyaksa's) valor thus frustrated, the great demon felt humiliated and was put out of countenance. He was reluctant to take back the mace when it was offered by the Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His valor thus frustrated, the great demon felt humiliated and was put out of countenance. He was reluctant to take back the mace…'
11:1811:18, 28 July 2012 diff hist +2,797 N Happiness in the world depends proportionately on the maintenance of the religious principles, individually or collectively. The best part of valor is to maintain the principles despite all kinds of odds Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Happiness in the world depends proportionately on the maintenance of the religious principles, individually or collectively. The …'
11:1511:15, 28 July 2012 diff hist +3,546 N According to the anthropologists, there is nature's law of struggle for existence and survival of the fittest. But they do not know that behind the law of nature is the supreme direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the anthropologists, there is nature's law of struggle for existence and survival of the fittest. But they do not kn…'
11:1011:10, 28 July 2012 diff hist +3,530 N Whenever there is disobedience of the established rules enacted by the Lord, there is war between men and nations Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not a blade of grass moves without the will of the Lord. Whenever, therefore, there is disobedience of the established rules enac…'
11:0811:08, 28 July 2012 diff hist +3,374 N No one should do anything, eat anything, sacrifice anything or give anything in charity against the will of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one should do anything, eat anything, sacrifice anything or give anything in charity against the will of the Lord"}} {{notes|}…'
11:0611:06, 28 July 2012 diff hist +3,532 N The established rule is that whatever we do, whatever we eat, whatever we sacrifice or whatever we give in charity must be done to the full satisfaction of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The established rule is that whatever we do, whatever we eat, whatever we sacrifice or whatever we give in charity must be done t…'
11:0311:03, 28 July 2012 diff hist +3,853 N Discretion is the better part of valor, and one must learn how to discriminate between actions which may be pleasing to the Lord and those which may not be pleasing to the Lord. An action is thus judged by the Lord's pleasure or displeasure Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Discretion is the better part of valor, and one must learn how to discriminate between actions which may be pleasing to the Lord …'
10:5910:59, 28 July 2012 diff hist +5,580 N The highest achievement of perfect civilization is to work with valor but at the same time depend completely on the Lord. The Pandavas were the ideal executors of this standard of civilization Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The highest achievement of perfect civilization is to work with valor but at the same time depend completely on the Lord. The Pan…'
10:5710:57, 28 July 2012 diff hist +4,174 N Even today in India, this festival (the incident of Krsna's breaking the pot of yogurt and being bound by mother Yasoda) is generally celebrated very gorgeously in the month of Karttika by fireworks and lights, especially in Bombay Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even today in India, this festival is generally celebrated very gorgeously in the month of Karttika by fireworks and lights, espe…'
10:5410:54, 28 July 2012 diff hist +3,789 N The incident of Krsna's breaking the pot of yogurt and being bound by mother Yasoda took place on the Dipavali Day, or Dipa-malika Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the incident of Krsna's breaking the pot of yogurt and being bound by mother Yasoda took place on the Dipavali Day, or Dipa-malik…'

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