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11:1211:12, 23 August 2012 diff hist +2,904 N If one is a little intelligent he can cultivate Krsna consciousness and be freed from the miserable conditions of material life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is a little intelligent he can cultivate Krsna consciousness and be freed from the miserable conditions of material life"}…'
11:1011:10, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,181 N Although unfortunate people also get this opportunity (association with devotees), due to their great misfortune they cannot take shelter of pure devotees, and consequently they continuously suffer Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although unfortunate people also get this opportunity, due to their great misfortune they cannot take shelter of pure devotees, a…'
11:0611:06, 23 August 2012 diff hist +4,771 N For further advancement, you (Rsabhadeva's sons) should also give up the means. That is, you should not become attached to the process of liberation itself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For further advancement, you should also give up the means. That is, you should not become attached to the process of liberation …'
11:0011:00, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,039 N The four sinful activities are illicit sex, meat-eating, intoxication and gambling. These are the means by which one gets another material body that is full of miseries Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four sinful activities are illicit sex, meat-eating, intoxication and gambling. These are the means by which one gets another…'
10:5610:56, 23 August 2012 diff hist +2,979 N Both mother (Queen Suniti) and son (Dhruva Maharaja) decided to take shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord because that is the only solution to all material problems Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"both mother and son decided to take shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord because that is the only solution to all material probl…'
10:5310:53, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,435 N Both the mother and the son were lamenting Dhruva Maharaja's having been insulted by his stepmother and his father's not having taken any step on this issue. But mere lamentation is useless - one should find out the means to mitigate one's lamentation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the mother and the son were lamenting Dhruva Maharaja's having been insulted by his stepmother and his father's not having t…'
10:4910:49, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,908 N One should work honestly according to his qualification. He should not earn his livelihood unfairly, by means for which he is not qualified Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should work honestly according to his qualification. He should not earn his livelihood unfairly, by means for which he is not…'
10:4610:46, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,741 N The same (one should work honestly according to his qualification) is applicable to a ksatriya or to a vaisya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The same is applicable to a ksatriya or to a vaisya"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|23Aug12}} {…'
10:4110:41, 23 August 2012 diff hist +616 N The means of livelihood of those who are trying to advance in Krsna consciousness must be very fair and uncomplicated. Here it is mentioned that he who earns his livelihood by unfair means (kevalena) is sent to the darkest hellish region Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"is sent to the darkest hellish region"|"the means of livelihood of those who are trying to advance in Krsna consciousness must be…'
10:3810:38, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,370 N She (Devahuti) had not married before; she was a virgin girl. All these considerations convinced Kardama Muni to accept her Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She had not married before; she was a virgin girl. All these considerations convinced Kardama Muni to accept her"}} {{notes|}} {{…'
10:3610:36, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,309 N Female psychology dictates that when a woman offers her heart to a man for the first time, it is very difficult for her to take it back Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"female psychology dictates that when a woman offers her heart to a man for the first time, it is very difficult for her to take i…'
10:3510:35, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,106 N She (Devahuti) did not choose to have any other man as her husband (Kardama Muni) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She did not choose to have any other man as her husband"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|23Aug12…'
10:3210:32, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,427 N There were many considerations by Kardama Muni before accepting the daughter of Svayambhuva Manu. Most important is that Devahuti had first of all fixed her mind on marrying him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There were many considerations by Kardama Muni before accepting the daughter of Svayambhuva Manu. Most important is that Devahuti…'
10:2810:28, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,310 N The great sage (Kardama Muni) replied (to Syamabhuva Manu): Certainly I have a desire to marry, and your daughter (Devahuti) has not yet married or given her word to anyone. Therefore our marriage according to the Vedic system can take place Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage replied: Certainly I have a desire to marry, and your daughter has not yet married or given her word to anyone. Th…'
10:2310:23, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,555 N There are other kinds of marriage, such as gandharva marriage and marriage by love, which are also accepted as marriage. Even if one is forcibly kidnapped and later on accepted as a wife, that is also accepted Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are other kinds of marriage, such as gandharva marriage and marriage by love, which are also accepted as marriage. Even if …'
10:2010:20, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,378 N The first-class marriage is held by inviting a suitable bridegroom for the daughter and giving her in charity, well dressed and well decorated with ornaments, along with a dowry according to the means of the father Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the first-class marriage is held by inviting a suitable bridegroom for the daughter and giving her in charity, well dressed and w…'
10:1810:18, 23 August 2012 diff hist +4,966 N This transcendental method (hearing and chanting) practiced by the mahatmas gives them sufficient knowledge of the Lord because if the Lord can at all be known to some extent, it is only through the means of devotional service and no other way Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This transcendental method practiced by the mahatmas gives them sufficient knowledge of the Lord because if the Lord can at all b…'
10:0610:06, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,999 N The means of livelihood of all persons, namely production of grains and their distribution to the prajas, was generated from the thighs of the Lord's gigantic form. The mercantile men who take charge of such execution are called vaisyas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The means of livelihood of all persons, namely production of grains and their distribution to the prajas, was generated from the …'
09:5409:54, 23 August 2012 diff hist +5,232 N Narada is not only well behaved, meek and obedient, but also self-controlled. One who is not self-controlled, specifically in sex life, can become neither a disciple nor a spiritual master Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada is not only well behaved, meek and obedient, but also self-controlled. One who is not self-controlled, specifically in sex…'
09:5009:50, 23 August 2012 diff hist +5,355 N Arjuna was advised to receive transcendental knowledge from the realized person by surrender, questions and service. Receiving transcendental knowledge is not like exchanging dollars; such knowledge has to be received by service to the spiritual master Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna was advised to receive transcendental knowledge from the realized person by surrender, questions and service. Receiving tr…'
09:3909:39, 23 August 2012 diff hist +4,762 N One should not think of Brahmaji as a dead great-grandfather, as we have experience on this planet. He is the oldest great-grandfather, and he is still living, and Narada is also living Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not think of Brahmaji as a dead great-grandfather, as we have experience on this planet. He is the oldest great-grandf…'
09:3609:36, 23 August 2012 diff hist +5,142 N The spiritual master's satisfaction is the means of assimilating transcendental knowledge. One cannot understand transcendental knowledge simply by becoming a grammarian Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master's satisfaction is the means of assimilating transcendental knowledge. One cannot understand transcendental k…'
09:3309:33, 23 August 2012 diff hist +13,845 N Any living being, beginning from the Brahmas (there are innumerable Brahmas in innumerable universes) to the insignificant ant, are all born in darkness, and they require factual light from the Lord to see Him directly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any living being, beginning from the Brahmas"|"to the insignificant ant, are all born in darkness, and they require factual light…'
09:3009:30, 23 August 2012 diff hist +13,513 N No lamp or man-made torchlight, however powerful it may be, can help one see the sun. The sun reveals itself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No lamp or man-made torchlight, however powerful it may be, can help one see the sun. The sun reveals itself"}} {{notes|}} {{comp…'
09:2809:28, 23 August 2012 diff hist +13,791 N The action of different energies of the Lord, or the Personality of Godhead Himself, can be realized by the light manifested by the causeless mercy of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the action of different energies of the Lord, or the Personality of Godhead Himself, can be realized by the light manifested by t…'
09:2509:25, 23 August 2012 diff hist +13,922 N The impersonalists say that God cannot be seen. God can be seen by the light of God and not by man-made speculations. Here this light is specifically mentioned as vidyat, which is an order by the Lord to Brahma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalists say that God cannot be seen. God can be seen by the light of God and not by man-made speculations. Here this l…'
09:1909:19, 23 August 2012 diff hist +13,740 N This direct order of the Lord (vidyat) is a manifestation of His internal energy, and this particular energy is the means of seeing the Lord face to face Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This direct order of the Lord is a manifestation of His internal energy, and this particular energy is the means of seeing the Lo…'
09:1609:16, 23 August 2012 diff hist +13,750 N Not only Brahma but anyone who may be graced by the Lord to see such merciful direct internal energy can also realize the Personality of Godhead without any mental speculation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only Brahma but anyone who may be graced by the Lord to see such merciful direct internal energy can also realize the Persona…'
09:0609:06, 23 August 2012 diff hist +4,584 N Taking the path of tapa is the second birth of the desiring disciple Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Taking the path of tapa is the second birth of the desiring disciple"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{…'
09:0309:03, 23 August 2012 diff hist +6,196 N Since the Lord is very kind to everyone, the impersonalists, who accept bhakti as the means of merging in the existence of the Lord in His impersonal brahma-jyotir, are also awarded their desired destination Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Lord is very kind to everyone, the impersonalists, who accept bhakti as the means of merging in the existence of the Lo…'
08:5908:59, 23 August 2012 diff hist +4,894 N Narayana, the Personality of Godhead, is known as kaivalya, and the means which enables one to approach the Lord is called the kaivalya-pantha, or the only means of attainment of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narayana, the Personality of Godhead, is known as kaivalya, and the means which enables one to approach the Lord is called the ka…'
08:4908:49, 23 August 2012 diff hist +3,995 N Either direct bhakti-yoga or the means which ultimately culminate in bhakti-yoga, without any tinge of fruitive activity, constitutes the highest form of religion. Everything else is simply a waste of time for the performer Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"either direct bhakti-yoga or the means which ultimately culminate in bhakti-yoga, without any tinge of fruitive activity, constit…'
08:4608:46, 23 August 2012 diff hist +5,038 N Those who are attached to the means of bhakti-yoga are factually self-controlled and can all of a sudden give up their homely or bodily attachment for the service of the Lord. This is called the paramahaṁsa stage Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are attached to the means of bhakti-yoga are factually self-controlled and can all of a sudden give up their homely or …'
08:2608:26, 23 August 2012 diff hist +8,218 N Lord Caitanya has recommended only one yajna, or sacrifice, called the sankirtana-yajna, the chanting of Hare Krsna, in which everyone can take part Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya, however, has recommended only one yajña, or sacrifice, called the saṅkīrtana-yajña, the chanting of Hare Kṛ…'
08:2408:24, 23 August 2012 diff hist +8,002 N Both devotees and fruitive workers can derive equal benefit from the performances of sankirtana-yajna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"both devotees and fruitive workers can derive equal benefit from the performances of sankirtana-yajna"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
08:2208:22, 23 August 2012 diff hist +8,257 N Persons who are engaged in fruitive activities for sense enjoyment must perform the prescribed sacrifices because that is the only means to get free from the reaction of all sins committed by fruitive workers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"persons who are engaged in fruitive activities for sense enjoyment must perform the prescribed sacrifices because that is the onl…'

16:1416:14, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,773 Krti, the wife of Samhlada, bore a son named Pancajana No edit summary current
16:1316:13, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,641 N Krti, the wife of Samhlada, bore a son named Pancajana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krti, the wife of Samhlada, bore a son named Pancajana"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|22Aug12}…'
15:5615:56, 22 August 2012 diff hist +8,769 N Sacrifice is the means for counteracting such accumulated sins (committed by fruitive workers). The demigods are pleased when such sacrifices are performed, just as prison officers are satisfied when the prisoners are turned into obedient subjects Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sacrifice is the means for counteracting such accumulated sins. The demigods are pleased when such sacrifices are performed, just…'
15:4915:49, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,756 N Dhrtarastra was advised by Vidura at least to become a dhira in the beginning if it were impossible for him to become a sannyasi or a narottama Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhrtarastra was advised by Vidura at least to become a dhira in the beginning if it were impossible for him to become a sannyasi …'
15:4715:47, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,538 N Persistently endeavoring on the line of self-realization helps a person to rise to the conditions of a narottama from the stage of a dhira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persistently endeavoring on the line of self-realization helps a person to rise to the conditions of a narottama from the stage o…'
15:4515:45, 22 August 2012 diff hist +3,865 N The dhira stage is attained after prolonged practice of the yoga system, but by the grace of Vidura one can attain the stage immediately simply by willing to adopt the means of the dhira stage, which is the preparatory stage for sannyasa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The dhira stage is attained after prolonged practice of the yoga system, but by the grace of Vidura one can attain the stage imme…'
15:4215:42, 22 August 2012 diff hist +409 N The sannyasa stage is the preparatory stage of paramahamsa, or the first-grade devotee of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sannyasa stage is the preparatory stage of paramahamsa, or the first-grade devotee of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Madhu…'
15:4015:40, 22 August 2012 diff hist +7,061 N As Brahman and Paramatma realization are imperfect realizations of the Absolute Truth, so the means of realizing Brahman and Paramatma, i.e., the paths of jnana and yoga, are also imperfect means of realizing the Absolute Truth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Brahman and Paramatma realization are imperfect realizations of the Absolute Truth, so the means of realizing Brahman and Para…'
15:3715:37, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,816 N The living entity's spiritual position is as good as gold, as good as Krsna in quality. The difference of individuality continues, otherwise there is no question of bhakti-yoga. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living entity, in his spiritual position, is as good as gold, as good as Krsna in quality. The difference of individuality co…'
15:3515:35, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,998 N The Lord says that His nature is eternal, blissful and full of knowledge, and the living entities are part and parcel of the Supreme, as gold particles are part of a gold mine. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says that His nature is eternal, blissful and full of knowledge, and the living entities are part and parcel of the Supr…'
15:3315:33, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,790 N One who surrenders unto Krsna at once surmounts the influence of the modes of material nature. To be in Krsna consciousness or in devotional service means to acquire the equality of Krsna. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who surrenders unto Krsna at once surmounts the influence of the modes of material nature. To be in Krsna consciousness or in…'
15:3015:30, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,059 N If one engages himself in the service of Krsna or His plenary expansions with unfailing determination, although these modes of material nature are very difficult to overcome, he can overcome them easily. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one engages himself in the service of Krsna or His plenary expansions with unfailing determination, although these modes of ma…'
15:2715:27, 22 August 2012 diff hist +4,761 N One who is engaged in the service of any of the forms of Krsna, or of His plenary expansions, is considered to be transcendentally situated Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is engaged in the service of any of the forms of Krsna, or of His plenary expansions, is considered to be transcendentall…'
15:2515:25, 22 August 2012 diff hist +5,108 N Krsna activities are known as bhakti-yoga-always acting for Krsna. This includes not only Krsna, but His different plenary expansions such as Rama and Narayana. He has innumerable expansions. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna activities are known as bhakti-yoga"|"always acting for Krsna. This includes not only Krsna, but His different plenary expa…'

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