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15:4815:48, 13 September 2012 diff hist +8,742 N Krsna saw all the trees, overloaded with fruits and fresh twigs, bending down to touch the ground as if welcoming Him by touching His lotus feet Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna saw all the trees, overloaded with fruits and fresh twigs, bending down to touch the ground as if welcoming Him by touching…'
15:4415:44, 13 September 2012 diff hist +6,417 N While Krsna was engaged in enjoyment with the boys and girls within the forest of Vrndavana, Kamsa used to send his associates to kill Krsna, and Krsna would show His prowess by killing them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Krsna was engaged in enjoyment with the boys and girls within the forest of Vrndavana, Kamsa used to send his associates to…'
15:3915:39, 13 September 2012 diff hist +6,769 N When Krsna came before the creepers, plants and trees of Vrndavana, which were laden with flowers and fruits, because He was the Soul of their soul they all bent down in the ecstasy of love for Him and became thorny Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Krsna came before the creepers, plants and trees of Vrndavana, which were laden with flowers and fruits, because He was the …'
15:3515:35, 13 September 2012 diff hist +1,557 N The gopis then came upon many trees so laden with fruits and flowers that their branches were bent down to the ground Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopis then came upon many trees so laden with fruits and flowers that their branches were bent down to the ground"}} {{notes|…'
15:3315:33, 13 September 2012 diff hist +1,598 N When Srimati Radharani stands before Krsna, She stands bent in three places - Her neck, waist and legs - and Her eyebrows dance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Her neck, waist and legs"|"When Srimati Radharani stands before Krsna, She stands bent in three places"|"and Her eyebrows dance"}…'
15:3015:30, 13 September 2012 diff hist +3,733 N My dear friend, if you are indeed attached to your worldly friends, do not look at the smiling face of Lord Govinda as He stands on the bank of the Yamuna at Kesighata Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear friend, if you are indeed attached to your worldly friends, do not look at the smiling face of Lord Govinda as He stands …'
15:2615:26, 13 September 2012 diff hist +3,885 N Casting sidelong glances, He (Govinda) places His flute to His lips, which seem like newly blossomed twigs. His transcendental body, bending in three places, appears very bright in the moonlight Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Casting sidelong glances, He places His flute to His lips, which seem like newly blossomed twigs. His transcendental body, bendin…'
15:1515:15, 13 September 2012 diff hist +2,694 N Rising very gradually and wiping his two eyes, Lord Brahma looked up at Mukunda. Lord Brahma, his head bent low, his mind concentrated and his body trembling, very humbly began, with faltering words, to offer praises to Lord Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"rising very gradually and wiping his two eyes, Lord Brahma looked up at Mukunda. Lord Brahma, his head bent low, his mind concent…'
11:1411:14, 13 September 2012 diff hist +2,667 N In the assembly where mother Sita was to choose her husband, in the midst of the heroes of this world, He (Lord Ramacandra) broke the bow belonging to Lord Siva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the assembly where mother Sita was to choose her husband, in the midst of the heroes of this world, He broke the bow belonging…'
11:1111:11, 13 September 2012 diff hist +2,862 N This bow (belonging to Lord Siva) was so heavy that it was carried by three hundred men, but Lord Ramacandra bent and strung it and broke it in the middle, just as a baby elephant breaks a stick of sugarcane Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This bow was so heavy that it was carried by three hundred men, but Lord Ramacandra bent and strung it and broke it in the middle…'
10:5710:57, 13 September 2012 diff hist +2,140 N The parks and gardens in the artificial heavens surpass in beauty those of the upper heavenly planets Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The parks and gardens in the artificial heavens surpass in beauty those of the upper heavenly planets"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
10:5110:51, 13 September 2012 diff hist +4,373 N Seeing the Lord (Visnu) present before them, King Nabhi and his priests and associates felt just like poor people who have suddenly attained great riches. They received the Lord and respectfully bent their heads and offered Him things in worship Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing the Lord present before them, King Nabhi and his priests and associates felt just like poor people who have suddenly attai…'
10:4510:45, 13 September 2012 diff hist +2,131 N The reception given to the King (Prthu) was full of opulence, yet he did not become proud Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The reception given to the King was full of opulence, yet he did not become proud"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{comp…'
10:4110:41, 13 September 2012 diff hist +2,344 N Devahuti was so beautiful that her toenails appeared just like pearls, and as she scratched the ground it appeared as if pearls had been thrown on the ground Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahuti was so beautiful that her toenails appeared just like pearls, and as she scratched the ground it appeared as if pearls h…'
10:3910:39, 13 September 2012 diff hist +2,451 N When a woman scratches the ground with her foot, it is a sign that her mind is very disturbed. These signs were sometimes exhibited by the gopis before Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a woman scratches the ground with her foot, it is a sign that her mind is very disturbed. These signs were sometimes exhibit…'
10:3710:37, 13 September 2012 diff hist +2,455 N When the gopis came in the dead of night and Krsna asked them to return to their homes, the gopis also scratched the ground like this (like Devahuti) because their minds were very disturbed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the gopis came in the dead of night and Krsna asked them to return to their homes, the gopis also scratched the ground like …'
10:3310:33, 13 September 2012 diff hist +2,392 N She (Devahuti) stood and scratched the ground with her foot, which was radiant with the luster of her gemlike nails. Her head bent down, she spoke in slow yet charming accents, suppressing her tears Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She stood and scratched the ground with her foot, which was radiant with the luster of her gemlike nails. Her head bent down, she…'

16:5116:51, 12 September 2012 diff hist +2,428 N It is the custom - according to ksatriya fighting principles - that an unarmed and unwilling foe should not be attacked. Arjuna, however, in such an enigmatic position, decided he would not fight if he were attacked by the enemy. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the custom"|"according to ksatriya fighting principles"|"that an unarmed and unwilling foe should not be attacked. Arjuna, …'
16:4616:46, 12 September 2012 diff hist +2,463 N He (Arjuna) did not consider how much the other party was bent upon fighting. All these symptoms are due to softheartedness resulting from his being a great devotee of the Lord. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He did not consider how much the other party was bent upon fighting. All these symptoms are due to soft-heartedness resulting fro…'
16:2916:29, 12 September 2012 diff hist +2,319 N Laid down on a foul bed infested with sweat and germs, the poor child (the ten-month-old living entity) is incapable of scratching his body to get relief from his itching sensation to say nothing of sitting up, standing or even moving Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Laid down on a foul bed infested with sweat and germs, the poor child is incapable of scratching his body to get relief from his …'
16:2216:22, 12 September 2012 diff hist +6,384 N On the battlefield (where Sri Krsna attended Arjuna out of friendship), the flowing hair of Lord Krsna turned ashen due to the dust raised by the hoofs of the horses. And because of His labor, beads of sweat wetted His face Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the battlefield"|"the flowing hair of Lord Krsna turned ashen due to the dust raised by the hoofs of the horses. And because o…'
16:1416:14, 12 September 2012 diff hist +2,619 N My dear Lord (Krsna), You are just like a magnet, and all the damsels of Vraja are just like iron: in whichever direction You are moving they are following You, as iron is attracted by magnetic force Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, You are just like a magnet, and all the damsels of Vraja are just like iron: in whichever direction You are moving …'
16:1016:10, 12 September 2012 diff hist +5,352 N For iron to be attracted by a magnet is natural. Similarly, for all living entities to be attracted toward Krsna is natural, and therefore the Lord's real name is Krsna, meaning He who attracts everyone and everything Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For iron to be attracted by a magnet is natural. Similarly, for all living entities to be attracted toward Krsna is natural, and …'
16:0616:06, 12 September 2012 diff hist +5,275 N As iron attracted by a magnetic stone moves automatically toward the magnet, my (Prahlada's) consciousness, having been changed by His (Lord Visnu's) will, is attracted by Lord Visnu, who carries a disc in His hand. Thus I have no independence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as iron attracted by a magnetic stone moves automatically toward the magnet, my consciousness, having been changed by His will, i…'
15:5615:56, 12 September 2012 diff hist +3,956 N Anyone who has practiced controlling these six (the tongue, the genitals, the belly, anger, the mind and words) is permitted to make disciples all over the world. To accept such a spiritual master is the crucial point for advancement in spiritual life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who has practiced controlling these six is permitted to make disciples all over the world. To accept such a spiritual mast…'
15:4815:48, 12 September 2012 diff hist +7,743 N Bhava is the permanent characteristic of the living entity, and the crucial point of progress for bhava is called the marginal state of love of Godhead. When the bhava state becomes deeper and deeper, learned devotees call it love of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhava is the permanent characteristic of the living entity, and the crucial point of progress for bhava is called the marginal st…'
15:4415:44, 12 September 2012 diff hist +6,081 N Please put Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's mercy to your crucial test, and if you are actually a logician you will come to the right conclusion that there is no personality more merciful than Lord Caitanya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Please put Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's mercy to your crucial test, and if you are actually a logician you will come to the right co…'
15:4115:41, 12 September 2012 diff hist +4,117 N There is no difficulty in finding out who is a third-class or fourth-class man, for one's position can be understood simply by this crucial test: is he or is he not a devotee of Krsna? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is no difficulty in finding out who is a third-class or fourth-class man, for one's position can be understood simply by th…'
15:2615:26, 12 September 2012 diff hist +3,081 N When a hungry man is given food to eat, he feels satiation of hunger and the pleasure of dining simultaneously. Thus he does not have to ask whether he has actually been fed or not Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a hungry man is given food to eat, he feels satiation of hunger and the pleasure of dining simultaneously. Thus he does not …'
15:2315:23, 12 September 2012 diff hist +2,844 N The crucial test of hearing Srimad-Bhagavatam is that one should get positive enlightenment by such an act Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The crucial test of hearing Srimad-Bhagavatam is that one should get positive enlightenment by such an act"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
15:1415:14, 12 September 2012 diff hist +3,634 N The four leaders of the human society, namely the sannyasis, the brahmana, the king and the public leader, must be tested crucially by their character and qualification Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four leaders of the human society, namely the sannyasis, the brahmana, the king and the public leader, must be tested crucial…'

17:4717:47, 9 September 2012 diff hist +7,405 N Material opulence may be accepted as yukta-vairagya, that is, for renunciation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"material opulence may be accepted as yukta-vairagya, that is, for renunciation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complet…'
17:3017:30, 9 September 2012 diff hist +8,714 N One who is constantly engaged in discharging the regulative principles of devotional service in such a way as to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead develops two principles of compelling force, which come under the heading of vibhava Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who is constantly engaged in discharging the regulative principles of devotional service in such a way as to please the Supre…'
17:1617:16, 9 September 2012 diff hist +4,410 N Even if one artificially leaves home and goes to the forest, he again becomes attached to materialistic life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even if one artificially leaves home and goes to the forest, he again becomes attached to materialistic life"}} {{notes|}} {{comp…'
17:1317:13, 9 September 2012 diff hist +4,691 N Everyone is compelled to accept a certain type of body offered by the Supreme Lord and thus be allotted different grades of happiness and distress Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is compelled to accept a certain type of body offered by the Supreme Lord and thus be allotted different grades of happi…'
13:1213:12, 9 September 2012 diff hist +2,424 N If one refuses to act under the direction of the Supreme Lord, then he is compelled to act by the modes in which he is situated. Everyone is under the spell of a particular combination of the modes of nature and is acting in that way. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one refuses to act under the direction of the Supreme Lord, then he is compelled to act by the modes in which he is situated. …'
12:5812:58, 9 September 2012 diff hist +2,237 N Under illusion you (Arjuna) are now declining to act according to My (Krsna) direction. But, compelled by the work born of your own nature, you will act all the same, O son of Kunti Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under illusion you are now declining to act according to My direction. But, compelled by the work born of your own nature, you wi…'
12:4312:43, 9 September 2012 diff hist +7,445 N The change of the bodily construction of a worm into that of a butterfly and, in modern medical science, the conversion of a man's body into that of a woman (or vice versa) are more or less dependent on psychological changes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The change of the bodily construction of a worm into that of a butterfly and, in modern medical science, the conversion of a man'…'
12:3012:30, 9 September 2012 diff hist +5,038 N It does not matter whether one refers to Balarama or to Lord Ramacandra when chanting Hare Rama, for there is no difference between Them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It does not matter whether one refers to Balarama or to Lord Ramacandra when chanting Hare Rama, for there is no difference betwe…'
12:0612:06, 9 September 2012 diff hist +6,580 N The first business of the gopis is to chant the glories of both the hero (Krsna) and the heroine (Radharani). Their second business is to gradually create a situation in which the hero may be attracted to the heroine and vice versa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first business of the gopis is to chant the glories of both the hero and the heroine. Their second business is to gradually c…'
11:5711:57, 9 September 2012 diff hist +2,495 N The Supreme Visnu is Krsna. Krsna is the cause of Visnu, not vice versa. Similarly, Brahman is not the cause of Krsna; Krsna is the cause of Brahman. Therefore Krsna is the Para-brahman Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Visnu is Krsna. Krsna is the cause of Visnu, not vice versa. Similarly, Brahman is not the cause of Krsna; Krsna is t…'
11:5111:51, 9 September 2012 diff hist +4,734 N We have practical experience on this planet that when there is summer in the north there is winter in the south and vice versa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have practical experience on this planet that when there is summer in the north there is winter in the south and vice versa"}}…'
11:4411:44, 9 September 2012 diff hist +3,573 N In the material world, one can get oranges from an orange tree or mangoes from a mango tree, but there is no possibility of getting oranges from a mango tree or vice versa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, one can get oranges from an orange tree or mangoes from a mango tree, but there is no possibility of getti…'
11:3211:32, 9 September 2012 diff hist +4,367 N The beauty of the neck of the Lord enhances the beauty of the Kaustubha gem rather than vice versa. The gem itself becomes more beautiful because it is situated on the neck of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the beauty of the neck of the Lord enhances the beauty of the Kaustubha gem rather than vice versa. The gem itself becomes more b…'
11:2611:26, 9 September 2012 diff hist +3,077 N The fifth branch (of Sri Gadadhara Pandita) was Ananta Acarya; the sixth, Kavi Datta; the seventh, Nayana Misra; the eighth, Gangamantri; the ninth, Mamu Thakura; and the tenth, Kanthabharana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fifth branch was Ananta Acarya; the sixth, Kavi Datta; the seventh, Nayana Misra; the eighth, Gangamantri; the ninth, Mamu Th…'

17:4917:49, 8 September 2012 diff hist +2,649 N Although he (Ananta Acarya) was among Advaita Acarya's followers, he later became an important devotee of Gadadhara Gosvami Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he was among Advaita Acarya's followers, he later became an important devotee of Gadadhara Gosvami"}} {{notes|}} {{compi…'
17:4417:44, 8 September 2012 diff hist +1,514 N Among the disciples of Ananta Acarya was Sivananda Cakravarti, in whose heart Lord Caitanya and Nityananda constantly dwelled Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among the disciples of Ananta Acarya was Sivananda Cakravarti, in whose heart Lord Caitanya and Nityananda constantly dwelled"}} …'
17:4117:41, 8 September 2012 diff hist +3,411 N Sri Ananta Acarya is one of the eternal associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Previously, during the advent of Lord Sri Krsna, Ananta Acarya was Sudevi, one of the eight gopis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Ananta Acarya is one of the eternal associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Previously, during the advent of Lord Sri Krsna, A…'
17:3517:35, 8 September 2012 diff hist +3,747 N In Jagannatha Puri, or Purusottama-ksetra, there is a monastery known as Ganga-mata Matha that was established by Ananta Acarya. In the disciplic succession of the Ganga-mata Matha, he is known as Vinoda-manjari Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Jagannatha Puri, or Purusottama-ksetra, there is a monastery known as Ganga-mata Matha that was established by Ananta Acarya. …'
17:2517:25, 8 September 2012 diff hist +3,391 N One of his (Ananta Acarya Gosvami's) disciples was Haridasa Pandita Gosvami, who is also known as Sri Raghu Gopala and as Sri Rasa-manjari Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One of his disciples was Haridasa Pandita Gosvami, who is also known as Sri Raghu Gopala and as Sri Rasa-manjari"}} {{notes|}} {{…'

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