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31 July 2012

• 14:2914:29, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,178 N One might argue that since you (Bali) have already promised, how can you refuse? O best of the demons, just take from me (Sukracarya) the evidence of the Bahvrca-sruti, which says that a promise is truthful preceded by the word om and untruthful if not Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One might argue that since you have already promised, how can you refuse? O best of the demons, just take from me the evidence of…'
• 14:1814:18, 31 July 2012 diff hist +3,100 N In subduing others, in joking, in responding to danger, in acting for the welfare of others, and so on, one could refuse to fulfill one's promise, and there would be no fault. By this philosophy, Sukracarya tried to dissuade Bali Maharaja from giving land Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in subduing others, in joking, in responding to danger, in acting for the welfare of others, and so on, one could refuse to fulfi…'
• 14:1314:13, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,388 N The hill known as Meru is fixed in the universe as a universal pivot, and no one can move it an inch from its position; similarly, no one could ever dissuade Maharaja Prthu when he was determined Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The hill known as Meru is fixed in the universe as a universal pivot, and no one can move it an inch from its position; similarly…'
• 14:0514:05, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,454 N It appears that Kasyapa was already inclined to have sexual enjoyment with his wife (Diti), and because he was not a strong man he tried to dissuade her only with pacifying words Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that Kasyapa was already inclined to have sexual enjoyment with his wife, and because he was not a strong man he tried…'
• 14:0214:02, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,464 N He (Kasyapa Muni) could have refused her (Diti) with strong words expressing impossibility, but he was not as spiritually strong as Vidura Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He could have refused her with strong words expressing impossibility, but he was not as spiritually strong as Vidura"}} {{notes|}…'
• 13:5813:58, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,467 N Kasyapa was engaged in his spiritual activities, but he did not have sufficient strength to refuse his wife, who was thus afflicted (by the lust of sex desire) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kasyapa was engaged in his spiritual activities, but he did not have sufficient strength to refuse his wife, who was thus afflict…'
• 13:5413:54, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,400 N It is only by the grace of the Supreme Lord that one can be protected from the allurement of lusty material desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is only by the grace of the Supreme Lord that one can be protected from the allurement of lusty material desires"}} {{notes|}}…'
• 13:5213:52, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,554 N Lust for sexual intercourse is so strong that it appears herein (SB 3.12.32) that Brahma could not be dissuaded from his determination in spite of the appeal by his great sons like Marici Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lust for sexual intercourse is so strong that it appears herein that Brahma could not be dissuaded from his determination in spit…'
• 13:4813:48, 31 July 2012 diff hist +4,921 N This book incarnation of the Lord (the Srimad-Bhagavatam) gives much fascinating information of the transcendental pastimes of the Lord, like His rasa-lila with the spiritual cowherd damsels of Vrajabhumi Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam"|"This book incarnation of the Lord gives much fascinating information of the transcendental pastimes of the Lo…'
• 13:4513:45, 31 July 2012 diff hist +4,928 N This specific pastime of the Lord (the rasa-lila) has a special significance because anyone who properly learns about this particular pastime of the Lord will certainly 1) be dissuaded from mundane sex desire Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This specific pastime of the Lord has a special significance because anyone who properly learns about this particular pastime of …'
• 13:3713:37, 31 July 2012 diff hist +4,910 N Factually no one is master here in the material world, and therefore the servants of the senses have a very bad experience of servitude. They shudder at the thought of service because they have no knowledge of the transcendental position Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Factually no one is master here in the material world, and therefore the servants of the senses have a very bad experience of ser…'
• 13:3013:30, 31 July 2012 diff hist +3,164 N The present life is repeated birth and death, but if we seek the path of liberation, we may be saved from repeated suffering Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The present life is repeated birth and death, but if we seek the path of liberation, we may be saved from repeated suffering"}} {…'
• 13:2813:28, 31 July 2012 diff hist +3,198 N We should learn to despise all the causes of devastation, beginning from irreligion and cheating, and then we shall be able to make advancement in a life of piety Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should learn to despise all the causes of devastation, beginning from irreligion and cheating, and then we shall be able to ma…'
• 13:2513:25, 31 July 2012 diff hist +6,773 N A pure devotee, as will be explained by Kapila Muni, does not aspire for any of the five liberations. He especially despises as hellish the idea of becoming one with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee, as will be explained by Kapila Muni, does not aspire for any of the five liberations. He especially despises as h…'
• 13:2013:20, 31 July 2012 diff hist +5,626 N One may be angry with Yamaraja for his thankless task of punishing sinful souls, but Yamaraja is one of the authorized devotees of the Lord, and so are all the other demigods Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may be angry with Yamaraja for his thankless task of punishing sinful souls, but Yamaraja is one of the authorized devotees o…'
• 13:1613:16, 31 July 2012 diff hist +5,900 N The demigods should not be despised by the controlled living beings. They are all great devotees of the Lord entrusted to execute certain functions of universal affairs Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods should not be despised by the controlled living beings. They are all great devotees of the Lord entrusted to execute…'
• 13:1313:13, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,359 N In the material world, one who is unaffected by whatever good or evil he may obtain, neither praising it nor despising it, is firmly fixed in perfect knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, one who is unaffected by whatever good or evil he may obtain, neither praising it nor despising it, is fir…'
• 13:0913:09, 31 July 2012 diff hist +9,597 N The Lord is so kind to the devotee who is fully surrendered to His lotus feet that even though the devotee sometimes falls into the entanglement of vikarma - acts against the Vedic directions - the Lord at once rectifies such mistakes from within Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is so kind to the devotee who is fully surrendered to His lotus feet that even though the devotee sometimes falls into t…'
• 13:0513:05, 31 July 2012 diff hist +9,378 N Vikarma is enacted by the illusioned living entity simply for sense gratification, and thus such activities become hindrances on the path of self-realization Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"vikarma is enacted by the illusioned living entity simply for sense gratification, and thus such activities become hindrances on …'
• 13:0313:03, 31 July 2012 diff hist +9,354 Vikarma, or acts against the interest of the actor No edit summary current
• 12:1212:12, 31 July 2012 diff hist +8,572 N Vikarma, or acts against the interest of the actor Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"vikarma, or acts against the interest of the actor"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|31Jul12}} {{…'
• 12:1112:11, 31 July 2012 diff hist +9,901 N Fruitive activities, or the karma-kanda path of self-realization, is the lowest stage in this endeavor. As soon as such activities even slightly deviate from the regulative principles of the Vedas, they are transformed into vikarma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fruitive activities, or the karma-kanda path of self-realization, is the lowest stage in this endeavor. As soon as such activitie…'
• 11:1911:19, 31 July 2012 diff hist +8,075 N Of these three types of action (karma, akarma and vikarma), that which frees one from the bondage to karma is preferred by intelligent men Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of these three types of action, that which frees one from the bondage to karma is preferred by intelligent men"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
• 11:1611:16, 31 July 2012 diff hist +8,067 N Actions that are performed through the misuse of one's freedom and that direct one to the lower life forms are called vikarma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"actions that are performed through the misuse of one's freedom and that direct one to the lower life forms are called vikarma"}} …'
• 11:1411:14, 31 July 2012 diff hist +7,887 N Actions that free one from the cycle of birth and death are called akarma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actions that free one from the cycle of birth and death are called akarma"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL…'
• 11:1311:13, 31 July 2012 diff hist +8,009 N Actions that are performed in terms of one's prescribed duties, as mentioned in the revealed scriptures, are called karma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actions that are performed in terms of one's prescribed duties, as mentioned in the revealed scriptures, are called karma"}} {{no…'
• 11:1111:11, 31 July 2012 diff hist +7,742 N Karma, akarma and vikarma are very clearly described in the Bhagavad-gita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karma, akarma and vikarma are very clearly described in the Bhagavad-gita"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL…'
• 11:0811:08, 31 July 2012 diff hist +8,590 N Spirit soul in his original condition is joyful, blissful, eternal and full of knowledge. Only by his implication in material activities has he become miserable, temporary and full of ignorance. This is due to vikarma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Spirit soul in his original condition is joyful, blissful, eternal and full of knowledge. Only by his implication in material act…'
• 11:0411:04, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,558 N Irresponsible persons, surcharged with passion and ignorance, foolishly do things that are not to be done (nunam pramattah kurute vikarma). But one should know the results of irresponsible actions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But one should know the results of irresponsible actions"|"Irresponsible persons, surcharged with passion and ignorance, foolishl…'
• 11:0011:00, 31 July 2012 diff hist +6,299 N One should not endeavor for ugra-karma, or unnecessary work for sense gratification. Nunam pramattah kurute vikarma yad indriya-pritaya aprnoti. Simply for sense gratification, people make plans for material happiness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not endeavor for ugra-karma, or unnecessary work for sense gratification. Nunam pramattah kurute vikarma yad indriya-p…'
• 10:5210:52, 31 July 2012 diff hist +4,609 N Nunam pramattah kurute vikarma. Because of uncontrolled senses, people fully engage in sinful activities by which they get a body full of suffering Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of uncontrolled senses, people fully engage in sinful activities by which they get a body full of suffering"|"Nunam prama…'
• 10:4910:49, 31 July 2012 diff hist +6,252 N Nunam pramattah kurute vikarma: a human being who is mad after sense gratification does not hesitate to act sinfully Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"nunam pramattah kurute vikarma: a human being who is mad after sense gratification does not hesitate to act sinfully"}} {{notes|}…'
• 10:4510:45, 31 July 2012 diff hist +4,117 N In spite of repeated punishment by Yamaraja, they (the conditioned souls) do not come to their senses, but continue to live within the material condition, committing sinful activities again and again Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In spite of repeated punishment by Yamaraja, they do not come to their senses, but continue to live within the material condition…'
• 10:4010:40, 31 July 2012 diff hist +686 N He (Yamaraja) brings them (the conditioned souls) to the hellish planets and properly chastises them to bring them back to Krsna consciousness. By the influence of maya, however, the conditioned souls remain infatuated with the mode of ignorance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He brings them (the conditioned souls) to the hellish planets and properly chastises them to bring them back to Krnna consciousne…'
• 10:3610:36, 31 July 2012 diff hist +3,599 N The intricacies of action are very hard to understand. Therefore one should know properly what action is, what forbidden action is, and what inaction is Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The intricacies of action are very hard to understand. Therefore one should know properly what action is, what forbidden action i…'
• 10:3310:33, 31 July 2012 diff hist +3,619 N One should understand the nature of karma, vikarma and akarma, and one must act accordingly. This is the law of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should understand the nature of karma, vikarma and akarma, and one must act accordingly. This is the law of the Supreme Perso…'
• 10:3010:30, 31 July 2012 diff hist +3,264 N Any other action devoid of Krsna consciousness, is binding upon the worker, and that is the real aspect of vikarma, as explained hereinbefore Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any other action, therefore, devoid of Krsna consciousness, is binding upon the worker, and that is the real aspect of vikarma, a…'
• 10:2710:27, 31 July 2012 diff hist +4,594 N Anything performed without the direction of the Vedas is called vikarma, or unauthorized or sinful work. Therefore, one should always take direction from the Vedas to be saved from the reaction of work Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anything performed without the direction of the Vedas is called vikarma, or unauthorized or sinful work. Therefore, one should al…'
• 10:1610:16, 31 July 2012 diff hist +11,560 N Any person who has developed even a small amount of devotional service doesn't care a fig for any kind of happiness derived from religiousness, economic development, sense gratification or the five kinds of liberation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"any person who has developed even a small amount of devotional service doesn't care a fig for any kind of happiness derived from …'
• 10:1410:14, 31 July 2012 diff hist +1,523 N By the plural word 'vrksah' ('trees'), all trees, such as banyan trees, fig trees, kapittha trees and mango trees, are indicated Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the plural word"|"all trees, such as banyan trees, fig trees, kapittha trees and mango trees, are indicated"|"vrksah"}} {{note…'
• 10:0810:08, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,398 N As a big fig tree bears fruits all over its body, each part of the tree of devotional service bore fruit Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a big fig tree bears fruits all over its body, each part of the tree of devotional service bore fruit"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler…'
• 10:0710:07, 31 July 2012 diff hist +6,174 N For a Krsna conscious person who is cultivating Krsna consciousness favorably, the happiness conceived by the karmis, jnanis and yogis is treated as less than a fig Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a Krsna conscious person who is cultivating Krsna consciousness favorably, the happiness conceived by the karmis, jnanis and …'
• 09:5909:59, 31 July 2012 diff hist +3,694 N The much advertised bliss of brahmananda is like a fig for the devotee who is in the midst of the transcendental ocean of bliss Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the much advertised bliss of brahmananda is like a fig for the devotee who is in the midst of the transcendental ocean of bliss"}…'
• 09:5509:55, 31 July 2012 diff hist +4,000 N If endowment of powers and withdrawal of powers by the Lord are possible even for a great devotee like Arjuna, or even the demigods in heaven, then what to speak of the ordinary living beings who are but figs compared to such great souls Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If endowment of powers and withdrawal of powers by the Lord are possible even for a great devotee like Arjuna, or even the demigo…'
• 09:5209:52, 31 July 2012 diff hist +2,669 N The forces of the Pandavas are limited, being protected by a less experienced general, Bhima, who is like a fig in the presence of Bhisma. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the forces of the Pandavas are limited, being protected by a less experienced general, Bhima, who is like a fig in the presence o…'
• 09:5009:50, 31 July 2012 diff hist +7,584 N There is no estimation of our circumambulation and the concomitant distress resulting from such travel life after life for illusory, material happiness, which is compared to the will o' the wisp Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no estimation of our circumambulation and the concomitant distress resulting from such travel life after life for illuso…'
• 09:4309:43, 31 July 2012 diff hist +5,901 N Karmis hanker to be promoted to the heavenly planets, but a Krsna conscious person considers such promotion a will-o'- the-wisp, good for nothing Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmis hanker to be promoted to the heavenly planets, but a Krsna conscious person considers such promotion a will-o'-the-wisp, g…'
• 09:4009:40, 31 July 2012 diff hist +5,172 N As far as the heavenly planets are concerned, to a devotee they are like a phantasmagoria or will-o'-the-wisp, and as far as yogic perfection is concerned, a devotee does not care a fig for such perfection Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the heavenly planets are concerned, to a devotee they are like a phantasmagoria or will-o'-the-wisp, and as far as yogi…'
• 09:3409:34, 31 July 2012 diff hist +9,304 N Vikarma refers to illusory activities, which are something like the will-o'-the-wisp. These are activities that have no meaning Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vikarma, however, refers to illusory activities, which are something like the will-o'-the-wisp. These are activities that have no…'
• 09:3009:30, 31 July 2012 diff hist +9,164 N The categories of emanations from the nonsubstance are two - activities and forbidden activities (karma and vikarma) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The categories of emanations from the nonsubstance are two"|"activities and forbidden activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGo…'