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15:2215:22, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,779 N One should not be disturbed by the activities of the modes of nature; instead of putting his consciousness into such activities, he may transfer his consciousness to Krsna activities. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not be disturbed by the activities of the modes of nature; instead of putting his consciousness into such activities, …'
15:1915:19, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,906 N This verse is a reply to Arjuna's third question: What is the means of attaining to the transcendental position? As explained before, the material world is acting under the spell of the modes of material nature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is a reply to Arjuna's third question: What is the means of attaining to the transcendental position? As explained bef…'
15:1115:11, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,434 N One who engages in full devotional service, unfailing in all circumstances, at once transcends the modes of material nature and thus comes to the level of Brahman Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who engages in full devotional service, unfailing in all circumstances, at once transcends the modes of material nature and t…'
15:0915:09, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,851 N Unless one knows the direct means by which one can be situated always transcendentally, there is no possibility of showing the symptoms. So all these questions put by Arjuna are very important, and the Lord answers them. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one knows the direct means by which one can be situated always transcendentally, there is no possibility of showing the sy…'
15:0615:06, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,905 N In this verse (BG 14.21), Arjuna's questions are very appropriate. He wants to know the symptoms of a person who has already transcended the material modes. He first inquires of the symptoms of such a transcendental person. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse, Arjuna's questions are very appropriate. He wants to know the symptoms of a person who has already transcended the…'
15:0315:03, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,680 N Arjuna inquires of the means by which he can attain the transcendental nature. That is very important. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna inquires of the means by which he can attain the transcendental nature. That is very important"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
15:0115:01, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,935 N How can one understand that he has already transcended the influence of the modes of material nature? The second question asks how he lives and what his activities are. Are they regulated or nonregulated? BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How can one understand that he has already transcended the influence of the modes of material nature? The second question asks ho…'
14:5014:50, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,606 N Arjuna inquired: O my dear Lord, by which symptoms is one known who is transcendental to these three modes? What is his behavior? And how does he transcend the modes of nature? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna inquired: O my dear Lord, by which symptoms is one known who is transcendental to these three modes? What is his behavior?…'
14:4414:44, 22 August 2012 diff hist +17,178 N If one accepts this process (of knowledge), then the possibility of approaching the Absolute Truth exists. This is not the interaction of the twenty-four elements, as described before Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one accepts this process, then the possibility of approaching the Absolute Truth exists. This is not the interaction of the tw…'
14:4114:41, 22 August 2012 diff hist +16,731 N This (process of knowledge) is actually the means to get out of the entanglement of those (twenty-four) elements Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is actually the means to get out of the entanglement of those elements"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|A…'
14:3314:33, 22 August 2012 diff hist +17,406 N Aspiring to live in a solitary place; detachment from the general mass of people; accepting the importance of self-realization; and philosophical search for the Absolute Truth - all these I declare to be knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all these I declare to be knowledge"|"aspiring to live in a solitary place; detachment from the general mass of people; accepting…'
14:2614:26, 22 August 2012 diff hist +16,678 N Detachment; freedom from entanglement with children, wife, home and the rest; even-mindedness amid pleasant and unpleasant events; constant and unalloyed devotion to Me - all these I declare to be knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all these I declare to be knowledge"|"detachment; freedom from entanglement with children, wife, home and the rest; even-mindedne…'
14:2014:20, 22 August 2012 diff hist +17,265 N Humility; pridelessness; nonviolence; tolerance; simplicity; approaching a bona fide spiritual master; cleanliness; steadiness; self-control - all these I declare to be knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Humility; pridelessness; nonviolence; tolerance; simplicity; approaching a bona fide spiritual master; cleanliness; steadiness; s…'
14:0914:09, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,161 N For one who is a neophyte in the eightfold yoga system, work is said to be the means; and for one who is already elevated in yoga, cessation of all material activities is said to be the means Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For one who is a neophyte in the eightfold yoga system, work is said to be the means; and for one who is already elevated in yoga…'
14:0414:04, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,682 N The ways and the means for ultimate realization, ultimate attainment, are stated in the Bhagavad-gita, and the doors of this knowledge are open for everyone. No one is barred out. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ways and the means for ultimate realization, ultimate attainment, are stated in the Bhagavad-gita, and the doors of this know…'
13:5313:53, 22 August 2012 diff hist −3 The end justifies the means No edit summary current
13:4613:46, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,630 N The mild wind blowing through the gardens of fruits and flowers in Vrndavana appeared very much pleasing to all - all but the gopis, who were always overtaken by heartfelt sorrow in the absence of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mild wind blowing through the gardens of fruits and flowers in Vṛndāvana appeared very much pleasing to all"|"all but the …'
13:4213:42, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,501 N When Ravana was engaged in the battle, the trunk of the elephant which carried the King of heaven, Indra, broke in pieces, having collided with the chest of Ravana, and the scattered broken parts illuminated all directions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Ravana was engaged in the battle, the trunk of the elephant which carried the King of heaven, Indra, broke in pieces, having…'
13:3913:39, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,630 N Ravana felt proud of his prowess and began to loiter in the midst of the fighting soldiers, thinking himself the conqueror of all directions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ravana therefore felt proud of his prowess and began to loiter in the midst of the fighting soldiers, thinking himself the conque…'
13:3613:36, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,703 N His (Ravana's) laughter, overtaken by joy, along with his very air of life, suddenly ceased with the tingling sound of the bow of Ramacandra, the Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"his laughter, overtaken by joy, along with his very air of life, suddenly ceased with the tingling sound of the bow of Ramacandra…'
13:3213:32, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,783 N All the worshipable demigods are also overtaken by Him, and it is the duty of everyone to perform sacrifices with feasible goods to appease the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the worshipable demigods are also overtaken by Him, and it is the duty of everyone to perform sacrifices with feasible goods …'
13:3013:30, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,810 N The virat-purusa's face is the brahmanas, His arms are the ksatriyas, His thighs are the vaisyas, and the sudras are under the protection of His feet Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The virāṭ-puruṣa's face is the brāhmaṇas, His arms are the kṣatriyas, His thighs are the vaiśyas, and the śūdras are…'
13:2513:25, 22 August 2012 diff hist +463 N Due to my (Maharaja Pariksit) being too much attached to family life, the Lord, in order to save me, has appeared before me in such a way that only out of fear I will detach myself from the world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being"|"Due To"|"Due to my being too much attached to family life, the Lord, in order to save me, has appeared before me in such …'
13:2413:24, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,750 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, the controller of both the transcendental and mundane worlds, has graciously overtaken me (King Pariksit) in the form of a brahmana's curse Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, the controller of both the transcendental and mundane worlds, has graciously overtaken me in …'
13:1313:13, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,261 N Vidura said: Your (Dhrtarastra's) father, brother, well-wishers and sons are all dead and passed away. You yourself have expended the major portion of your life, your body is now overtaken by invalidity, and you are living in the home of another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your father, brother, well-wishers and sons are all dead and passed away. You yourself have expended the major portion of your li…'
13:1113:11, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,723 N Mahatma Vidura knew all this, and therefore he addressed Dhrtarastra, saying: My dear King, please get out of here immediately. Do not delay. Just see how fear has overtaken you Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahatma Vidura knew all this, and therefore he addressed Dhrtarastra, saying: My dear King, please get out of here immediately. D…'
13:0813:08, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,818 N Those who are artists, overtaken by the beautiful creation, should better see to the beautiful face of the Lord for complete satisfaction. The face of the Lord is the embodiment of beauty Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are artists, overtaken by the beautiful creation, should better see to the beautiful face of the Lord for complete sati…'
13:0613:06, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,957 N The government opens wine shops, but this does not mean that the government encourages the drinking of wine Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The government opens wine shops, but this does not mean that the government encourages the drinking of wine"}} {{notes|}} {{compi…'
13:0413:04, 22 August 2012 diff hist +6,022 N Men who are not satisfied at home require such concessions, and if there is no prostitute, then such low men will induce others into prostitution Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"men who are not satisfied at home require such concessions, and if there is no prostitute, then such low men will induce others i…'
12:5212:52, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,506 N Devotional service to the Lord is uncheckable in all circumstances Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service to the Lord is uncheckable in all circumstances"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi…'
12:5112:51, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,903 N By tricks of chance one may be obliged to adopt a profession which is not very adorable in society, but that does not hamper one in executing devotional service to the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By tricks of chance one may be obliged to adopt a profession which is not very adorable in society, but that does not hamper one …'
12:4812:48, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,962 N Even the low-born candalas and those who are born in a family of unbelievers, and even the prostitutes, shall attain perfection of life if they take shelter of unalloyed devotional service to Me Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even the low-born candalas and those who are born in a family of unbelievers, and even the prostitutes, shall attain perfection o…'
12:3312:33, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,774 N In the path of devotional service there are no impediments due to degraded birth and occupation. The path is open for everyone who agrees to follow it Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the path of devotional service there are no impediments due to degraded birth and occupation. The path is open for everyone wh…'
12:3012:30, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,901 N Many hundreds of well-known prostitutes began to proceed on various vehicles. They were all very eager to meet the Lord, and their beautiful faces were decorated with dazzling earrings, which enhanced the beauty of their foreheads Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"many hundreds of well-known prostitutes began to proceed on various vehicles. They were all very eager to meet the Lord, and thei…'
12:2712:27, 22 August 2012 diff hist +6,024 N The only reformation that is necessary in society is to make an organized effort to turn the citizens into devotees of the Lord, and thus all good qualities of the denizens of heaven will overtake them in their own way Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the only reformation that is necessary in society is to make an organized effort to turn the citizens into devotees of the Lord, …'
12:2512:25, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,847 N O descendant of Bhrgu (Saunaka), after performing funeral rituals for the dead body of Bhismadeva, Maharaja Yudhisthira was momentarily overtaken with grief Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O descendant of Bhrgu"|"after performing funeral rituals for the dead body of Bhismadeva, Maharaja Yudhisthira was momentarily ov…'
12:2212:22, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,267 N The sons of Maharaja Pandu were sitting silently nearby, overtaken with affection for their dying grandfather. Seeing this, Bhismadeva congratulated them with feeling. There were tears of ecstasy in his eyes, for he was overwhelmed by love and affection Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sons of Maharaja Pandu were sitting silently nearby, overtaken with affection for their dying grandfather. Seeing this, Bhism…'
12:1912:19, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,066 N Lord Krsna killed the demon Madhu, and now Arjuna wanted Krsna to kill the demon of misunderstanding that had overtaken him in the discharge of his duty. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Krsna killed the demon Madhu, and now Arjuna wanted Krsna to kill the demon of misunderstanding that had overtaken him in th…'
12:1312:13, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,713 N O Janardana, although these men, their hearts overtaken by greed, see no fault in killing one's family or quarreling with friends, why should we (Arjuna and Krsna), who can see the crime in destroying a family, engage in these acts of sin? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Janardana, although these men, their hearts overtaken by greed, see no fault in killing one's family or quarreling with friends…'
12:0912:09, 22 August 2012 diff hist +12,341 N A pure devotee never asks the Lord for wealth, followers, or even a beautiful wife. He simply prays for uninterrupted engagement in the Lord's service. That should be the motto of life for all prospective students in devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee therefore never asks the Lord for wealth, followers, or even a beautiful wife. He simply prays for uninterrupted e…'
11:2411:24, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,442 N When one attains this stage (varana-dasa), he becomes attached to the hearing of krsna-katha. When one is able to chant in ecstasy, he attains the stage of smaranavastha, the stage of remembering Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one attains this stage, he becomes attached to the hearing of krsna-katha. When one is able to chant in ecstasy, he attains …'
11:2211:22, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,445 N By constantly hearing the transcendental holy name of Krsna and hearing of His transcendental form, qualities and pastimes, one can attain to the stage of acceptance called varana-dasa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By constantly hearing the transcendental holy name of Krsna and hearing of His transcendental form, qualities and pastimes, one c…'
11:1911:19, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,349 N In the neophyte stage one should always engage in hearing krsna-katha. This is called sravana-dasa, the stage of hearing Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the neophyte stage one should always engage in hearing krsna-katha. This is called sravana-dasa, the stage of hearing"}} {{not…'
11:1711:17, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,700 N One who has not yet developed interest in Krsna consciousness should give up all material motives and train his mind by following the progressive regulative principles Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has not yet developed interest in Krsna consciousness should give up all material motives and train his mind by following…'
11:1511:15, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,719 N When remembrance is uninterrupted, it becomes concentrated and is called meditation. When meditation expands and becomes constant, it is called anusmrti. By uninterrupted and unceasing anusmrti one enters the stage of samadhi, or spiritual trance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When remembrance is uninterrupted, it becomes concentrated and is called meditation. When meditation expands and becomes constant…'
11:1211:12, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,800 N After developing a taste for such things (chanting and remembering Krsna), one should try to live in Vrndavana and pass his time constantly remembering Krsna's name, fame, pastimes and qualities under the direction and protection of an expert devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after developing a taste for such things, one should try to live in Vrndavana and pass his time constantly remembering Krsna's na…'
11:0611:06, 22 August 2012 diff hist +2,533 N Everything was Krsna. The calves, the cowherd boys and their maintainer Himself were all Krsna. In other words, Krsna expanded Himself in varieties of calves and cowherd boys and continued His pastimes uninterrupted for one year Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything was Krsna. The calves, the cowherd boys and their maintainer Himself were all Krsna. In other words, Krsna expanded Hi…'
11:0311:03, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,771 N Happiness and distress do not hamper the process of devotional service. Therefore Srimad-Bhagavatam says that devotional service is ahaituky apratihata, unmotivated and uninterrupted Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Happiness and distress do not hamper the process of devotional service. Therefore Srimad-Bhagavatam says that devotional service …'
10:5410:54, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,403 N If one does not try to study the eternal element of time, what benefit can he derive from performing temporary material activities? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one does not try to study the eternal element of time, what benefit can he derive from performing temporary material activitie…'
10:5210:52, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,428 N Eternal time moves very sharply, as if made of razors and thunderbolts. Uninterrupted and fully independent, it drives the activities of the entire world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Eternal time moves very sharply, as if made of razors and thunderbolts. Uninterrupted and fully independent, it drives the activi…'

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