User contributions for MadhuGopaldas

28 August 2012

• 16:5016:50, 28 August 2012 diff hist +2,791 N The demoniac person thinks: "He is my enemy, and I have killed him, and my other enemies will also be killed. I am the lord of everything. I am the enjoyer. I am perfect, powerful and happy. I am the richest man, surrounded by aristocratic relatives" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is my enemy, and I have killed him, and my other enemies will also be killed. I am the lord of everything. I am the enjoyer. I…'
• 16:4416:44, 28 August 2012 diff hist +2,409 N One who neither rejoices nor grieves, who neither laments nor desires, and who renounces both auspicious and inauspicious things - such a devotee is very dear to Me Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who neither rejoices nor grieves, who neither laments nor desires, and who renounces both auspicious and inauspicious things"…'
• 16:4016:40, 28 August 2012 diff hist +7,995 N In the stage of perfection called trance, or samadhi, one's mind is completely restrained from material mental activities by practice of yoga Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the stage of perfection called trance, or samadhi, one's mind is completely restrained from material mental activities by prac…'
• 16:3816:38, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,140 N This perfection (where one's mind is completely restrained from material mental activities by practice of yoga) is characterized by one's ability to see the Self by the pure mind and to relish and rejoice in the Self Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This perfection is characterized by one's ability to see the Self by the pure mind and to relish and rejoice in the Self"}} {{not…'
• 16:2916:29, 28 August 2012 diff hist +2,410 N One whose happiness is within, who is active and rejoices within, and whose aim is inward is actually the perfect mystic. He is liberated in the Supreme, and ultimately he attains the Supreme Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One whose happiness is within, who is active and rejoices within, and whose aim is inward is actually the perfect mystic. He is l…'
• 16:2516:25, 28 August 2012 diff hist +5,613 N There was no cause for lamentation by Arjuna on account of death, neither for Bhisma or for Drona, for whom he was so much concerned. Rather, he should rejoice for their changing bodies from old to new ones, thereby rejuvenating their energy. BG 1972 pur Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there was no cause for lamentation by Arjuna on account of death, neither for Bhisma nor for Drona, for whom he was so much conce…'
• 16:2116:21, 28 August 2012 diff hist +6,507 N Often he (Dvivida) would go to the hermitages of great saintly persons and sages and cause a great disturbance by smashing their beautiful gardens and orchards Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Often he would go to the hermitages of great saintly persons and sages and cause a great disturbance by smashing their beautiful …'
• 16:1816:18, 28 August 2012 diff hist +7,387 N Vrndavana's natural atmosphere, with the presence of the river Yamuna, its nice orchards of trees decorated with various fruits, Govardhana Hill, caves, blooming flowers - all combined to inspire Uddhava to narrate Krsna's pastimes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vrndavana's natural atmosphere, with the presence of the river Yamuna, its nice orchards of trees decorated with various fruits, …'
• 16:1316:13, 28 August 2012 diff hist +7,085 N The gate of Mathura was made of first-class marble, very well constructed, and the doors were made of pure gold. There were gorgeous orchards and gardens all around, and the whole city was encircled by canals so that no enemy could enter very easily Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the gate of Mathura was made of first-class marble, very well constructed, and that the doors were made of pure gold. There were …'
• 16:0716:07, 28 August 2012 diff hist +4,619 N Anything that is beautiful and opulent in the material sense is enjoyed by those living entities who are like crows Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anything that is beautiful and opulent in the material sense is enjoyed by those living entities who are like crows"}} {{notes|}}…'
• 16:0516:05, 28 August 2012 diff hist +5,002 N Crows always engage in picking at rejected garbage, whereas the white ducks do not mix with the crows. Rather, they take pleasure in transparent lakes with lotus flowers, surrounded by beautiful orchards Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Crows always engage in picking at rejected garbage, whereas the white ducks do not mix with the crows. Rather, they take pleasure…'
• 15:5715:57, 28 August 2012 diff hist +3,131 N He (Vidura) traveled where the air, hill, orchard, river and lake are all pure and sinless and where the forms of the Unlimited decorate the temples. Thus he performed the pilgrim's progress Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He traveled where the air, hill, orchard, river and lake are all pure and sinless and where the forms of the Unlimited decorate t…'
• 15:5415:54, 28 August 2012 diff hist +4,422 N The city of Dvarakapuri was filled with the opulences of all seasons. There were hermitages, orchards, flower gardens, parks and reservoirs of water breeding lotus flowers all over Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The city of Dvarakapuri was filled with the opulences of all seasons. There were hermitages, orchards, flower gardens, parks and …'
• 15:5115:51, 28 August 2012 diff hist +6,840 N When the part-and-parcel living entity forgets his particular activities under the Lord's will, he is considered to be in maya, illusion Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the part-and-parcel living entity forgets his particular activities under the Lord's will, he is considered to be in maya, i…'
• 15:4815:48, 28 August 2012 diff hist +5,582 N The Lord is the center of all the affection of all living beings, who are all His parts and parcels. When the flow of natural affection for the Lord is clogged by desires to imitate His Lordship, one is said to be in maya, or illusion Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is the center of all the affection of all living beings, who are all His parts and parcels. When the flow of natural aff…'
• 15:3415:34, 28 August 2012 diff hist +3,121 N If we do not act to satisfy the Supreme Lord, we engage in maya's activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we do not act to satisfy the Supreme Lord, we engage in maya's activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|…'
• 15:3115:31, 28 August 2012 diff hist +6,491 N The more one is affected by the principle of maya, the more he is detached from the basic principle of love. One cannot factually love anything unless he is fully developed in the loving service of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The more one is affected by the principle of maya, the more he is detached from the basic principle of love. One cannot factually…'
• 15:2715:27, 28 August 2012 diff hist +1,691 N The chief branches of Sri Gadadhara Pandita were (1) Sri Dhruvananda, (2) Sridhara Brahmacari, (3) Haridasa Brahmacari and (4) Bhagavata Acarya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The chief branches of Sri Gadadhara Pandita were"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|28Aug12}} {{la…'
• 15:2415:24, 28 August 2012 diff hist +2,688 N The sixth verse of Sakha-nirnayamrta, a book written by Yadunandana dasa, states that Bhagavata Acarya compiled a famous book of the name Prema-tarangini Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sixth verse of Sakha-nirnayamrta, a book written by Yadunandana dasa, states that Bhagavata Acarya compiled a famous book of …'
• 15:2015:20, 28 August 2012 diff hist +2,452 N Bhagavata Acarya, Visnudasa Acarya, Cakrapani Acarya and Ananta Acarya were the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth branches of Advaita Acarya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavata Acarya, Visnudasa Acarya, Cakrapani Acarya and Ananta Acarya were the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth branches of Adva…'
• 15:1715:17, 28 August 2012 diff hist +5,165 N His (Bhagavata Acarya's) monastery, which is situated in Varahanagara, about three and a half miles north of Calcutta on the bank of the Ganges, still exists, and it is managed by the initiated disciples of the late Sri Ramadasa Babaji Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His monastery, which is situated in Varahanagara, about three and a half miles north of Calcutta on the bank of the Ganges, still…'
• 15:1615:16, 28 August 2012 diff hist +4,770 N Presently it (Bhagavata Acarya's monastery) is not as well managed as in the presence of (Sri Ramadasa) Babaji Maharaja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Presently, however, it is not as well managed as in the presence of Babaji Maharaja"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{co…'
• 15:0715:07, 28 August 2012 diff hist +486 N Lord Caitanya later said - I have never heard such a nice explanation of Srimad-Bhagavatam. I therefore designate you Bhagavata Acarya. Your only duty is to recite Srimad-Bhagavatam. That is My injunction. His real name was Raghunatha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya later said, ‘I have never heard such a nice explanation of Srimad-Bhagavatam. I therefore designate you Bhagavata…'
• 15:0615:06, 28 August 2012 diff hist +5,059 N As soon as this brahmana (Bhagavata Acarya) saw Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, he began to read Srimad-Bhagavatam. When Mahaprabhu heard his explanation, which expounded bhakti-yoga, He immediately became unconscious in ecstasy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as this brahmana saw Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, he began to read Srimad-Bhagavatam. When Mahaprabhu heard his explanation,…'
• 15:0015:00, 28 August 2012 diff hist +247 N When Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu visited Varahanagara, now a suburb of Calcutta, He stayed in the house of a most fortunate brahmana (Bhagavata Acarya) who was a very learned scholar in Bhagavata literature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|28Aug12}} {{last|28Aug12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=0…'
• 14:5914:59, 28 August 2012 diff hist +4,584 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura writes in his Anubhasya - In the Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika (203) it is said, Bhagavata Acarya compiled a book entitled Krsna-prema-tarangini, and he was the most beloved devotee of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavata Acarya compiled a book entitled Krsna-prema-tarangini, and he was the most beloved devotee of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu"…'
• 14:5414:54, 28 August 2012 diff hist +4,852 N The seventy-third branch of the original tree was Ramadasa, the seventy-fourth was Kavicandra, the seventy-fifth was Sri Gopala dasa, the seventy-sixth was Bhagavata Acarya, and the seventy-seventh was Thakura Saranga dasa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The seventy-third branch of the original tree was Ramadasa, the seventy-fourth was Kavicandra, the seventy-fifth was Sri Gopala d…'
• 14:4614:46, 28 August 2012 diff hist +5,401 N According to Vedic civilization, right hand is the superior hand, and left hand is the inferior hand. When you want to give somebody something, you must give it with the right hand. If you give it by the left hand, it is insult Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Vedic civilization, right hand is the superior hand, and left hand is the inferior hand. When you want to give someb…'
• 14:4414:44, 28 August 2012 diff hist +5,974 N After hearing the appeal from His sons, He personally went to the well and easily got the great lizard out simply by extending His left hand Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after hearing the appeal from His sons, He personally went to the well and easily got the great lizard out simply by extending Hi…'
• 14:4114:41, 28 August 2012 diff hist +7,667 N As she (Rukmini) was adjusting the ornaments on a finger of her left hand, she happened to look upon the princes and suddenly saw that Krsna was present amongst them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As she was adjusting the ornaments on a finger of her left hand, she happened to look upon the princes and suddenly saw that Krsn…'
• 14:2214:22, 28 August 2012 diff hist +6,866 N The gopis used to discuss Krsna amongst themselves, and their talks were as follows. "My dear friends," one gopi said, "do you know that when Krsna lies on the ground He rests on His left elbow, and His head rests on His left hand?" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear friends"|"The gopis used to discuss Krsna amongst themselves, and their talks were as follows"|"do you know that when Krs…'
• 14:1314:13, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,644 N My dear girls (gopis), you have committed a great offense by going naked in the river Yamuna. Because of this, the predominating deity of the Yamuna, Varunadeva, has become displeased with you Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear girls, you have committed a great offense by going naked in the river Yamuna. Because of this, the predominating deity of…'
• 14:0614:06, 28 August 2012 diff hist +470 N Please just touch your (the gopis') foreheads with folded palms and bow down before the demigod Varuna in order to be excused from this offensive act - going naked in the river Yamuna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please just touch your foreheads with folded palms and bow down before the demigod Varuna in order to be excused from this offens…'
• 14:0314:03, 28 August 2012 diff hist +654 N In order to be freed from the wrath of Varunadeva, as well as to fulfill the desired end of their (the gopis') vows and ultimately to please their worshipable Lord, Krsna, they immediately abided by His order Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to be freed from the wrath of Varunadeva, as well as to fulfill the desired end of their vows and ultimately to please t…'
• 14:0014:00, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,428 N The gopis were all simple souls, and whatever Krsna said they took to be true Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopis were all simple souls, and whatever Krsna said they took to be true"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete…'
• 13:5813:58, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,664 N They (the gopis) became the greatest lovers of Krsna, and His most obedient servitors. Nothing can compare with the Krsna consciousness of the gopis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nothing can compare with the Krsna consciousness of the gopis"|"they became the greatest lovers of Krsna, and His most obedient s…'
• 13:5313:53, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,537 N Krsna became very ingratiated and satisfied by the simple dealings of the gopis, and He immediately delivered their respective garments, one after another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna became very ingratiated and satisfied by the simple dealings of the gopis, and He immediately delivered their respective ga…'
• 13:3213:32, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,390 N Actually, the gopis did not care for Varuna or any other demigod; they only wanted to satisfy Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, the gopis did not care for Varuna or any other demigod; they only wanted to satisfy Krsna"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Madh…'
• 13:2813:28, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,947 N Anyone whose full consciousness is always absorbed in Me (Krsna), even if in lust, is elevated. As a fried seed cannot fructify, so any desire in connection with My loving service cannot produce any fruitive result, as in ordinary karma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone whose full consciousness is always absorbed in Me, even if in lust, is elevated. As a fried seed cannot fructify, so any d…'
• 13:2213:22, 28 August 2012 diff hist +984 N Although Krsna cheated the young unmarried gopis and made them stand naked before Him and enjoyed joking words with them, and although He treated them just like dolls and stole their garments, they were still pleased with Him and never lodged complaints Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Krsna cheated the young unmarried gopis and made them stand naked before Him and enjoyed joking words with them, and alt…'
• 13:1413:14, 28 August 2012 diff hist +528 N One after another they (gopis) came out of the water, but because they were completely naked, they tried to cover their nakedness by placing their left hand over their pubic area. In that posture they were all shivering Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One after another they came out of the water, but because they were completely naked, they tried to cover their nakedness by plac…'
• 13:1413:14, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,600 N Early in the morning, the gopis used to go to the bank of the Yamuna to take a bath. They would assemble together and, holding one another's hands, loudly sing of the wonderful pastimes of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Early in the morning, the gopis used to go to the bank of the Yamuna to take a bath. They would assemble together and, holding on…'
• 13:0413:04, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,702 N It is an old system among Indian girls and women that when they take a bath in the river they place their garments on the bank and dip into the water completely naked Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is an old system among Indian girls and women that when they take a bath in the river they place their garments on the bank an…'
• 13:0113:01, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,619 N The portion of the river where the girls and women bathe was strictly prohibited to any male, and this is still the system Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The portion of the river where the girls and women bathe was strictly prohibited to any male, and this is still the system"}} {{n…'
• 12:5912:59, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,812 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, knowing the minds of the unmarried young gopis, blessed them with their desired objective. They had prayed for Krsna to become their husband, and Krsna wanted to fulfill their desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, knowing the minds of the unmarried young gopis, blessed them with their desired objective. Th…'
• 12:5412:54, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,736 N Appearing on the scene, Krsna immediately collected all the garments of the gopis, climbed up into a nearby tree, and with a smiling face began to speak to them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Appearing on the scene, Krsna immediately collected all the garments of the gopis, climbed up into a nearby tree, and with a smil…'
• 12:5012:50, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,840 N My dear girls (the gopis), He (Krsna) said, please come here one after another and pray for your garments and then take them away. I'm not joking with you. I'm just telling the truth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear girls"|"please come here one after another and pray for your garments and then take them away. I'm not joking with you. I…'
• 12:4812:48, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,835 N I (Krsna) have no desire to play any joke with you (the Gopis), for you are tired from observing the regulative principles for one month by worshiping Goddess Katyayani Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have no desire to play any joke with you, for you are tired from observing the regulative principles for one month by worshipin…'
• 11:3111:31, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,950 N Please do not come here all at once. Come alone; I (Krsna) want to see each of you (the gopis) in your complete beauty, for you all have thin waists. I have requested you to come alone. Now please comply Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please do not come here all at once. Come alone; I want to see each of you in your complete beauty, for you all have thin waists.…'
• 11:2811:28, 28 August 2012 diff hist +8,941 N When the girls (the gopis) in the water heard such joking words from Krsna, they began to look at one another and smile. They were very joyous to hear such a request from Krsna because they were already in love with Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the girls in the water heard such joking words from Krsna, they began to look at one another and smile. They were very joyou…'