User contributions for MadhuGopaldas

29 July 2012

• 12:5912:59, 29 July 2012 diff hist +3,168 N After crossing these provinces (Brahmavarta, Kuruksetra, Matsya, Sarasvata, the province of the desert and the land of scanty water) He (Lord Krsna) gradually reached the Sauvira and Abhira provinces, then west of these, reached Dvaraka at last Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmavarta, Kuruksetra, Matsya, Sarasvata, the province of the desert and the land of scanty water"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Madh…'
• 12:5212:52, 29 July 2012 diff hist +5,202 N In any case, the material body is made of earth and stone in the form of feet, ankles, calves, knees, thighs, torso, throat and head. Upon the shoulders is the wooden palanquin, and within the palanquin is the so-called King of Sauvira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In any case, the material body is made of earth and stone in the form of feet, ankles, calves, knees, thighs, torso, throat and h…'
• 12:4912:49, 29 July 2012 diff hist +3,561 N Around the neck of the Personality of Godhead hung a flower garland that reached to His knees. His eight stout and elongated arms were decorated with that garland, which challenged the beauty of the goddess of fortune Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Around the neck of the Personality of Godhead hung a flower garland that reached to His knees. His eight stout and elongated arms…'
• 12:4512:45, 29 July 2012 diff hist +5,927 N A yogi is advised to meditate on the form of Lord Visnu from point to point, from the ankles to the legs to the knees to the thighs to the chest to the neck, and in this way gradually up to the face and then to the ornaments Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a yogi is advised to meditate on the form of Lord Visnu from point to point, from the ankles to the legs to the knees to the thig…'
• 12:4312:43, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,945 N Atala, is situated on the waist (of the virat form); the second, Vitala, is situated on the thighs; the third, Sutala, on the knees; the fourth, Talatala, on the shanks; and the fifth, Mahatala, on the ankles Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Atala, is situated on the waist; the second, Vitala, is situated on the thighs; the third, Sutala, on the knees; the fourth, Tal…'
• 12:3512:35, 29 July 2012 diff hist +1,804 N The knees of the universal form are the planetary system of the name Sutala, and the two thighs are the Vitala and Atala planetary systems. The hips are Mahitala, and outer space is the depression of His navel Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The knees of the universal form are the planetary system of the name Sutala, and the two thighs are the Vitala and Atala planetar…'
• 12:2012:20, 29 July 2012 diff hist +14,903 N When Lord Krsna saw the weapons of Banasura coming at Him, like water coming out of a strainer, He took His sharp-edged Sudarsana disc and began to cut off the demon's one thousand arms, one after another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Krsna saw the weapons of Banasura coming at Him, like water coming out of a strainer, He took His sharp-edged Sudarsana…'
• 12:1612:16, 29 July 2012 diff hist +1,598 N The plate was made of metal, and when its edge hit the head of the teacher, it cut him, and the teacher immediately fell to the ground unconscious Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The plate was made of metal, and when its edge hit the head of the teacher, it cut him, and the teacher immediately fell to the g…'
• 12:1412:14, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,449 N After planning how to get the she-goat out of the well, the lusty he-goat dug up the earth on the well's edge with the point of his horns in such a way that she was able to come out very easily Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After planning how to get the she-goat out of the well, the lusty he-goat dug up the earth on the well's edge with the point of h…'
• 12:1112:11, 29 July 2012 diff hist +1,575 N Because the tiger's ear had been cut by the edge of the sword, the tiger was very afraid, and it fled from that place, while bleeding on the street Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the tiger's ear had been cut by the edge of the sword, the tiger was very afraid, and it fled from that place, while blee…'
• 11:3511:35, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,681 N Licking the edge of His mouth with His tongue, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nrsimha-deva, decorated with a garland of intestines taken from Hiranyakasipu's abdomen, resembled a lion that has just killed an elephant Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Licking the edge of His mouth with His tongue, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nrsimha-deva, decorated with a garland of inte…'
• 11:2311:23, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,170 N Set into motion by the Supreme Personality of Godhead and wandering in all the four directions, the disc of the Supreme Lord has sharp edges as destructive as the fire of devastation at the end of the millennium Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Set into motion by the Supreme Personality of Godhead and wandering in all the four directions, the disc of the Supreme Lord has …'
• 11:2011:20, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,259 N Since the sun is in the middle of the universe, the distance between the sun and the edge of the universe is calculated to be twenty-five koti yojanas - two billion miles Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since the sun is in the middle of the universe, the distance between the sun and the edge of the universe is calculated to be twe…'
• 11:1711:17, 29 July 2012 diff hist +5,734 N Beyond Puskaradvipa there are two islands, one always lit by the sunshine and the other always dark. Between them is a mountain called Lokaloka, which is situated one billion miles from the edge of the universe Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Beyond Puskaradvipa there are two islands, one always lit by the sunshine and the other always dark. Between them is a mountain c…'
• 11:1411:14, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,024 N Standing on His right foot and extending His left to the edge of the universe, Lord Vamana became known as Trivikrama, the incarnation who performed three heroic deeds Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Standing on His right foot and extending His left to the edge of the universe, Lord Vamana became known as Trivikrama, the incarn…'
• 11:1111:11, 29 July 2012 diff hist +3,306 N To stop the quarreling among different peoples, Maharaja Priyavrata marked boundaries at rivers and at the edges of mountains and forests so that no one would trespass upon another's property Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To stop the quarreling among different peoples, Maharaja Priyavrata marked boundaries at rivers and at the edges of mountains and…'
• 11:0911:09, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,214 N One shaves his cheeks with a sharp razor very nicely, but as soon as his attention is diverted from the activity, he immediately cuts his cheek because he mishandles the razor Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One shaves his cheeks with a sharp razor very nicely, but as soon as his attention is diverted from the activity, he immediately …'
• 10:4910:49, 29 July 2012 diff hist +6,707 N There are ten prescribed methods on the path to liberation - to remain silent, not to speak to anyone, to observe vows, to amass all kinds of Vedic knowledge, to undergo austerities, to study the Vedas and other Vedic literatures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are ten prescribed methods on the path to liberation"|"to remain silent, not to speak to anyone, to observe vows, to amass …'
• 10:4510:45, 29 July 2012 diff hist +6,674 N There are ten prescribed methods on the path to liberation - to execute the duties of varnasrama-dharma, to explain the sastras, to stay in a solitary place, to chant mantras silently, and to be absorbed in trance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are ten prescribed methods on the path to liberation"|"to execute the duties of varnasrama-dharma, to explain the sastras, …'
• 10:4010:40, 29 July 2012 diff hist +3,552 N Many so-called students of spiritual understanding follow the ten different methods known as mauna-vrata-sruta-tapo-'dhyayana-sva-dharma-vyakhya-raho japa-samadhayah Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"many so-called students of spiritual understanding follow the ten different methods known as mauna-vrata-sruta-tapo-'dhyayana-sva…'
• 10:3610:36, 29 July 2012 diff hist +6,411 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommends, kirtaniyah sada harih: one should go on chanting the glories of the Lord twenty-four hours a day. There is no question of becoming mauna, or silent Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommends, kirtaniyah sada harih"|"one should go on chanting the glories of the Lord twenty-four hours a day…'
• 10:3210:32, 29 July 2012 diff hist +6,383 N Mauna, for example, does not mean that one should just stop speaking. The tongue is meant for speaking, although sometimes, to make a big show, a person remains silent Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mauna, for example, does not mean that one should just stop speaking. The tongue is meant for speaking, although sometimes, to ma…'
• 10:2910:29, 29 July 2012 diff hist +6,484 N Those who are vasudeva-parayana, who have fully surrendered to the lotus feet of Lord Vasudeva, Krsna, automatically achieve the results of mauna (silence), vrata (vows) and other such methods simply by discharging devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are vasudeva-parayana, who have fully surrendered to the lotus feet of Lord Vasudeva, Krsna, automatically achieve the …'
• 10:2510:25, 29 July 2012 diff hist +6,278 N I (Prahlada Maharaja) see that there are many saintly persons indeed, but they are interested only in their own deliverance. Not caring for the big cities and towns, they go to the Himalayas or the forest to meditate with vows of silence (mauna-vrata) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I see that there are many saintly persons indeed, but they are interested only in their own deliverance. Not caring for the big c…'
• 10:2110:21, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,537 N Mauna means "silence." Silence does not mean that one should not speak at all, but that he should not speak of nonsense. He should be very enthusiastic in speaking about Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mauna means"|"Silence does not mean that one should not speak at all, but that he should not speak of nonsense. He should be very…'
• 10:1210:12, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,416 N Mauna necessitates refraining from nonsensical talking, and engaging the talking facility in the pastimes of the Lord. In that way one can chant and hear about the Lord in order to perfect his life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mauna necessitates refraining from nonsensical talking, and engaging the talking facility in the pastimes of the Lord. In that wa…'
• 10:0510:05, 29 July 2012 diff hist +3,739 N One is called a muni when he remains grave and does not talk nonsense. Maharaja Ambarisa set a very good example; whenever he spoke, he spoke about the pastimes of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is called a muni when he remains grave and does not talk nonsense"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {…'
• 10:0210:02, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,465 N It is said by Canakya Pandita that a rascal appears very intelligent as long as he does not speak. But speaking is the test. The so-called silence of a silent impersonalist svami indicates that he has nothing to say; he simply wants to beg Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said by Canakya Pandita that a rascal appears very intelligent as long as he does not speak. But speaking is the test. The …'
• 09:5709:57, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,168 N It is not that because one is a fool and cannot speak nicely he therefore takes the vow of mauna. Rather, one becomes silent so that people will not disturb him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not that because one is a fool and cannot speak nicely he therefore takes the vow of mauna. Rather, one becomes silent so t…'
• 09:5409:54, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,165 N Mauna means "silence." Unless one becomes silent, he cannot think completely about the pastimes and activities of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mauna means"|"Unless one becomes silent, he cannot think completely about the pastimes and activities of the Lord"|"silence"}} {{…'
• 09:5009:50, 29 July 2012 diff hist +8,258 N After changing the body, a living entity generally forgets his previous life, but in special cases, by the grace of the Lord, as with Nalakuvara and Manigriva, one can remember Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After changing the body, a living entity generally forgets his previous life, but in special cases, by the grace of the Lord, as …'
• 09:4509:45, 29 July 2012 diff hist +7,289 N To cover the lower part of the body is a principle of human civilization, and when men or women forget this principle, they become no better than animals Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To cover the lower part of the body is a principle of human civilization, and when men or women forget this principle, they becom…'
• 09:4209:42, 29 July 2012 diff hist +17,938 N The two sons of Kuvera (the treasurer of the demigods) were puffed up on account of the opulence of their father, and so once on a heavenly planet they were enjoying themselves in a lake with some naked damsels of heaven Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the two sons of Kuvera (the treasurer of the demigods) were puffed up on account of the opulence of their father, and so once on …'
• 09:3709:37, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,116 N When the yamala-arjuna trees fell, they made a tremendous sound, like that of falling thunderbolts Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the yamala-arjuna trees fell, they made a tremendous sound, like that of falling thunderbolts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Madhu…'
• 09:3409:34, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,503 N O Nalakuvara & Manigriva, now you may both return home. Since you desire to be always absorbed in My (Krsna's) devotional service, your desire to develop love & affection for Me will be fulfilled & now you will never fall from that platform - SB 10.10.42 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Nalakuvara and Manigriva, now you may both return home. Since you desire to be always absorbed in My devotional service, your d…'
• 09:2609:26, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,520 N The two demigods Nalakuvara and Manigriva, because of their continuing memory, could understand the supremacy of Krsna by the grace of Narada Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two demigods Nalakuvara and Manigriva, because of their continuing memory, could understand the supremacy of Krsna by the gra…'
• 09:0809:08, 29 July 2012 diff hist +3,925 N Because Narada Muni desired that Nalakuvara and Manigriva see Vasudeva face to face, the Supreme Personality of Godhead wanted to fulfill the words of His very dear devotee Narada Muni Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this case, because Narada Muni desired that Nalakuvara and Manigriva see Vasudeva face to face, the Supreme Personality of God…'
• 09:0409:04, 29 July 2012 diff hist +3,651 N It is not that because one is very rich or learned or was born in an aristocratic family one will be able to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead face to face. This is impossible Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not that because one is very rich or learned or was born in an aristocratic family one will be able to see the Supreme Pers…'
• 09:0209:02, 29 July 2012 diff hist +3,559 N Nalakuvara and Manigriva actually had nothing to do with devotional service or seeing the Supreme Personality of Godhead face to face, for this is not an ordinary opportunity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nalakuvara and Manigriva actually had nothing to do with devotional service or seeing the Supreme Personality of Godhead face to …'
• 08:5708:57, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,336 N Arjuna trees are still found in many forests, and their skin is used by cardiologists to prepare medicine for heart trouble. This means that even though they are trees, they are disturbed when skinned for medical science Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna trees are still found in many forests, and their skin is used by cardiologists to prepare medicine for heart trouble. This…'
• 08:4408:44, 29 July 2012 diff hist +5,401 N Narada Muni wanted the consciousness of Nalakuvara and Manigriva to continue, so that even after being released from the life of trees, they would not forget the circumstances under which they had been punished Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni wanted the consciousness of Nalakuvara and Manigriva to continue, so that even after being released from the life of …'
• 08:4008:40, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,928 N A tree has no consciousness: when cut, it feels no pain Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A tree has no consciousness: when cut, it feels no pain"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|29Jul12…'
• 08:3608:36, 29 July 2012 diff hist +5,462 N These two young men, Nalakuvara and Manigriva, are by fortune the sons of the great demigod Kuvera, but because of false prestige & madness after drinking liquor, they are so fallen that they are naked but cannot understand that they are - SB 10.10.20-22 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These two young men, Nalakuvara and Manigriva, are by fortune the sons of the great demigod Kuvera, but because of false prestige…'
• 08:3308:33, 29 July 2012 diff hist +4,092 N Narada Muni wanted to bring Nalakuvara and Manigriva to the platform of devotional service through poverty, and thus he cursed them. Such is the mercy of a Vaisnava Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni wanted to bring Nalakuvara and Manigriva to the platform of devotional service through poverty, and thus he cursed th…'
• 08:2308:23, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,458 N Narada Muni cursed Nalakuvara and Manigriva in order to cure their disease of material blindness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni cursed Nalakuvara and Manigriva in order to cure their disease of material blindness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGo…'
• 07:5707:57, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,708 N When a father finds his child deeply asleep but the child has to take some medicine to cure some disease, the father pinches the child so that the child will get up and take the medicine Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a father finds his child deeply asleep but the child has to take some medicine to cure some disease, the father pinches the …'
• 07:5407:54, 29 July 2012 diff hist +2,807 N Although in the beginning Narada Muni appeared very angry and cursed them, at the end the two demigods Nalakuvara and Manigriva were able to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, face to face Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although in the beginning Narada Muni appeared very angry and cursed them, at the end the two demigods Nalakuvara and Manigriva w…'
• 07:4807:48, 29 July 2012 diff hist +3,654 N Narada appeared in the garden to give the two sons of Kuvera the seed of devotional service, even though they were intoxicated. Saintly persons know how to bestow mercy upon the fallen souls Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada appeared in the garden to give the two sons of Kuvera the seed of devotional service, even though they were intoxicated. S…'

28 July 2012

• 16:1016:10, 28 July 2012 diff hist +2,032 N Everything, spiritual and material, depends on one's mental condition Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything, spiritual and material, depends on one's mental condition"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {…'
• 16:0916:09, 28 July 2012 diff hist +2,432 N People generally go to the Ganges to be purified of the effects of sinful life, but here is an example of how foolish persons enter the Ganges to become involved in sinful life. It is not that everyone becomes purified by entering the Ganges Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People generally go to the Ganges to be purified of the effects of sinful life, but here is an example of how foolish persons ent…'