User contributions for MadhuGopaldas

17:2017:20, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,276 N This trick (piercing the eye of a fish hanging on the ceiling) was especially made because only Arjuna could do it, and he (Maharaja Drupada) was successful in his desire to hand over his equally worthy daughter (Draupadi) to Arjuna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This trick was especially made because only Arjuna could do it, and he was successful in his desire to hand over his equally wort…'
17:1717:17, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,294 N Arjuna's brothers were at that time living incognito under agreement with Duryodhana, and Arjuna and his brothers attended the meeting of Draupadi's selection in the dress of brahmanas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna's brothers were at that time living incognito under agreement with Duryodhana, and Arjuna and his brothers attended the me…'
17:1217:12, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,237 N Lord Sri Krsna made a plan to help Arjuna to kidnap Subhadra, sister of Sri Krsna, because Baladeva was inclined to hand her over to Duryodhana. Yudhisthira also agreed with Sri Krsna, and thus Subhadra was taken by force by Arjuna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Sri Krsna made a plan to help Arjuna to kidnap Subhadra, sister of Sri Krsna, because Baladeva was inclined to hand her over…'
17:0717:07, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,937 N Subhadra's son is Abhimanyu, the father of Pariksit Maharaja, the posthumous child Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Subhadra's son is Abhimanyu, the father of Pariksit Maharaja, the posthumous child"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{com…'
17:0517:05, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,985 N He (Arjuna) traveled through countries like Antagiri, Ulukpur and Modapur and brought under subjugation all the rulers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he traveled through countries like Antagiri, Ulukpur and Modapur and brought under subjugation all the rulers"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
17:0217:02, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,072 N Sometimes he (Arjuna) underwent severe types of penances, and later on he was rewarded by Indradeva. Lord Siva also wanted to try the strength of Arjuna, and in the form of an aborigine, Lord Siva met him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes he underwent severe types of penances, and later on he was rewarded by Indradeva. Lord Siva also wanted to try the stre…'
16:5916:59, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,938 N There was a great fight between the two (Siva in the form of an aborigine and Arjuna), and at last Lord Siva was satisfied with him and disclosed his identity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was a great fight between the two, and at last Lord Siva was satisfied with him and disclosed his identity"}} {{notes|}} {{…'
16:5816:58, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,128 N Arjuna prayed to the lord (Siva) in all humbleness, and the lord, being pleased with him, presented him the pasupata weapon. He acquired many other important weapons from different demigods Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna prayed to the lord in all humbleness, and the lord, being pleased with him, presented him the pasupata weapon. He acquired…'
16:5416:54, 24 September 2012 diff hist +504 N He (Arjuna) received dandastra from Yamaraja, pasastra from Varuna, and antardhana-astra from Kuvera, the treasurer of the heavenly kingdom Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He received dandastra from Yamaraja, pasastra from Varuna, and antardhana-astra from Kuvera, the treasurer of the heavenly kingdo…'
16:5216:52, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,733 N In that planet (Indraloka) he (Arjuna) was cordially received by the local residents, and he was awarded reception in the heavenly parliament of Indradeva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In that planet he was cordially received by the local residents, and he was awarded reception in the heavenly parliament of Indra…'
16:5016:50, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,965 N He (Arjuna) met Indradeva, who not only presented him with his vajra weapon, but also taught him the military and musical science as used in the heavenly planet Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he met Indradeva, who not only presented him with his vajra weapon, but also taught him the military and musical science as used …'
16:4716:47, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,229 N In one sense, Indra is the real father of Arjuna, and therefore indirectly he wanted to entertain Arjuna with the famous society girl of heaven, Urvasi, the celebrated beauty Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In one sense, Indra is the real father of Arjuna, and therefore indirectly he wanted to entertain Arjuna with the famous society …'
16:4016:40, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,282 N Arjuna sustained his unimpeachable character by closing his eyes before Urvasi, addressing her as mother of the Kuru dynasty and placing her in the category of his mothers Kunti, Madri and Sacidevi, wife of Indradeva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna sustained his unimpeachable character by closing his eyes before Urvasi, addressing her as mother of the Kuru dynasty and …'
16:3716:37, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,815 N After the Battle of Kuruksetra, he punished Asvatthama, who had killed all the five sons of Draupadi. Then all the brothers (the five Pandavas) went to Bhismadeva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the Battle of Kuruksetra, he punished Asvatthama, who had killed all the five sons of Draupadi. Then all the brothers went …'
16:3516:35, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,899 N It is due to Arjuna only that the great philosophical discourses of the Bhagavad-gita were again spoken by the Lord on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is due to Arjuna only that the great philosophical discourses of the Bhagavad-gita were again spoken by the Lord on the Battle…'
16:3416:34, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,082 N His (Arjuna's) wonderful acts on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra are vividly described in the Mahabharata. Arjuna was defeated, however, by his son Babhruvahana at Manipura and fell unconscious when Ulupi saved him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His wonderful acts on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra are vividly described in the Mahabharata. Arjuna was defeated, however, by hi…'
16:3216:32, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,814 N After the disappearance of Lord Krsna, the message was brought by Arjuna to Maharaja Yudhisthira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the disappearance of Lord Krsna, the message was brought by Arjuna to Maharaja Yudhisthira"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGo…'
16:3116:31, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,962 N Arjuna visited Dvaraka, and all the widow wives of Lord Krsna lamented before him. He took them all in the presence of Vasudeva and pacified all of them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna visited Dvaraka, and all the widow wives of Lord Krsna lamented before him. He took them all in the presence of Vasudeva a…'
16:2916:29, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,244 N When Vasudeva passed away, he (Arjuna) performed his funeral ceremony in the absence of Krsna. While Arjuna was taking all the wives of Krsna to Indraprastha, he was attacked on the way, and he could not protect the ladies in his custody Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Vasudeva passed away, he performed his funeral ceremony in the absence of Krsna. While Arjuna was taking all the wives of Kr…'
16:2616:26, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,905 N Advised by Vyasadeva, all the brothers (the five Pandavas) began their maha-prasthana. On the way, at the request of his brother (Yudhisthira), he (Arjuna) gave up all important weapons as useless, and he dropped them all in the water Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"advised by Vyasadeva, all the brothers began their maha-prasthana. On the way, at the request of his brother, he gave up all impo…'
16:1516:15, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,575 N In the heavenly planet he (Arjuna) also met the great celebrated ascetic Lomasa and prayed to him for the protection of Maharaja Yudhisthira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the heavenly planet he also met the great celebrated ascetic Lomasa and prayed to him for the protection of Maharaja Yudhisthi…'
16:0616:06, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,246 N When all the Pandavas lived incognito, he (Arjuna) presented himself in the court of King Virata as a eunuch and was employed as the musical teacher of Uttara, his future daughter-in-law, and was known in the Virata court as the Brhannala Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When all the Pandavas lived incognito, he presented himself in the court of King Virata as a eunuch and was employed as the music…'
16:0216:02, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,587 N Urvasi cursed Arjuna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Urvasi cursed Arjuna"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|24Sep12}} {{last|24Sep12}} {{totals_by_sec…' current
16:0016:00, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,957 N When his (Arjuna's) inimical cousin Duryodhana was under the clutches of the Gandharvas, he wanted to save him and requested the Gandharvas to release Duryodhana, but the Gandharvas refused, and thus he fought with them and got Duryodhana released Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When his inimical cousin Duryodhana was under the clutches of the Gandharvas, he wanted to save him and requested the Gandharvas …'
15:5215:52, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,200 N When Maharaja Yudhisthira was disappointed in defeating the King of Magadha, Jarasandha, it was Arjuna only who gave King Yudhisthira all kinds of assurances, and thus Arjuna, Bhima and Lord Krsna started for Magadha to kill Jarasandha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Maharaja Yudhisthira was disappointed in defeating the King of Magadha, Jarasandha, it was Arjuna only who gave King Yudhist…'
15:3815:38, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,175 N The demigods, the Gandharvas, the Adityas (from the sun globe), the Rudras, the Vasus, the Nagas, the different rsis (sages) of importance, and the Apsaras (the society girls of heaven), all attended the ceremony (the appearance of Arjuna) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the demigods, the Gandharvas, the Adityas (from the sun globe), the Rudras, the Vasus, the Nagas, the different rsis (sages) of i…'
15:3315:33, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,871 N Both the Arjunas (the King of Haihaya, and the other is the grandfather of the child) are famous for their bowmanship, and the child Pariksit is foretold to be equal to both of them, particularly in fighting Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the Arjunas are famous for their bowmanship, and the child Pariksit is foretold to be equal to both of them, particularly in…'
15:2415:24, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,706 N Amongst great bowmen, this child (Pariksit) will be as good as the Arjunas (Kartavirya Arjuna, the King of Haihaya, and the other is the grandfather of the child). He will be as irresistible as fire and as unsurpassable as the ocean Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Amongst great bowmen, this child will be as good as the Arjunas. He will be as irresistible as fire and as unsurpassable as the o…'
15:1915:19, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,691 N In history there are two Arjunas. One is Karttavirya Arjuna, the King of Haihaya, and the other is the grandfather of the child (Pariksit) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In history there are two Arjunas. One is Karttavirya Arjuna, the King of Haihaya, and the other is the grandfather of the child"}…'
15:1615:16, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,352 N When he (Arjuna) went out to bring all other kings of the world under the subjection of the Pandavas, as was usual after the coronation of every emperor, he conquered the country named Kelinda and brought in subjugation King Bhagdutt Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When he went out to bring all other kings of the world under the subjection of the Pandavas, as was usual after the coronation of…'
15:1215:12, 24 September 2012 diff hist +12,278 N Arjuna promised all protection to one Mayasura, and the latter presented him one valuable conchshell celebrated as the Devadatta. Similarly, he received many other valuable weapons from Indradeva when he was satisfied to see his chivalry Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna also promised all protection to one Mayasura, and the latter presented him one valuable conchshell celebrated as the Devad…'
15:0215:02, 24 September 2012 diff hist +11,781 N Arjuna satisfied the fire-god by setting fire to the Khandava Forest, and thus the fire-god gave him one weapon Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna satisfied the fire-god by setting fire to the Khandava Forest, and thus the fire-god gave him one weapon"}} {{notes|}} {{c…'
14:5214:52, 24 September 2012 diff hist +4,207 N One should remain in household life with the aim of understanding the ultimate goal of life (tattva jijnasa). Then household life is as good as the life of a yogi Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should remain in household life with the aim of understanding the ultimate goal of life (tattva jijnasa). Then household life…'
14:4914:49, 24 September 2012 diff hist +4,070 N Household life is also meant for advancement in spiritual understanding, by which one can ultimately gain liberation from the material clutches Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Household life is also meant for advancement in spiritual understanding, by which one can ultimately gain liberation from the mat…'
14:2814:28, 24 September 2012 diff hist +6,215 N Household life is actually a kind of license for a materially attached person by which to enjoy sense gratification under regulative principles. Otherwise there is no need of entering household life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Household life is actually a kind of license for a materially attached person by which to enjoy sense gratification under regulat…'
14:2514:25, 24 September 2012 diff hist +3,983 N Those who are in household life should not think that religion is meant to improve the process of the householder's sense gratification Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are in household life should not think that religion is meant to improve the process of the householder's sense gratifi…'
14:2214:22, 24 September 2012 diff hist +3,868 N The householder's lif it is said, yan maithunādi-gṛhamedhi-sukhaṁ hi tuccham: (SB 7.9.45) the householder's life is based on sense gratification, and therefoe is based on sense gratification, and therefore the happiness derived from it is very meager Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the householder's life is based on sense gratification, and therefore the happiness derived from it is very meager"}} {{notes|}} …'
14:2014:20, 24 September 2012 diff hist +4,477 N One's aim should be to achieve liberation, but because one cannot at once give up sense gratification, in the sastras there are injunctions prescribing how to follow the principles of religion, economic development and sense gratification Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One's aim should be to achieve liberation, but because one cannot at once give up sense gratification, in the sastras there are i…'
14:1414:14, 24 September 2012 diff hist +2,752 N Nondevotees, because of their meager knowledge and speculative habits, cannot understand the real nature of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although nondevotees, because of their meager knowledge and speculative habits, cannot understand the real nature of the Lord"}} …'
14:1214:12, 24 September 2012 diff hist +4,152 N Unfortunately, their (so-called philanthropists) meager efforts, either singly or together, do not solve anyone's problems Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, their meager efforts, either singly or together, do not solve anyone's problems"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopa…'
14:1014:10, 24 September 2012 diff hist +4,571 N When so-called philanthropists, who supposedly want to help the poor, are approached by members of the Krsna consciousness movement, they say, "You are simply wasting your time, while I am feeding vast masses of starving people" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When so-called philanthropists, who supposedly want to help the poor, are approached by members of the Krsna consciousness moveme…'
14:0414:04, 24 September 2012 diff hist +3,676 N Two paksas comprise one month, and twelve months comprise one calendar year, or one full orbit of the sun. A human being is expected to live up to one hundred years Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Two paksas comprise one month, and twelve months comprise one calendar year, or one full orbit of the sun. A human being is expec…'
14:0214:02, 24 September 2012 diff hist +3,858 N Above all the different branches of knowledge is the supreme control of kala, the plenary representation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"above all the different branches of knowledge is the supreme control of kala, the plenary representation of the Supreme Personali…'
13:5713:57, 24 September 2012 diff hist +3,839 N The subject matters of physics, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, time and space dealt with in the above verses of Srimad-Bhagavatam are certainly very interesting to students of the particular subject Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The subject matters of physics, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, time and space dealt with in the above verses of Srimad-Bhagav…'
13:5213:52, 24 September 2012 diff hist +3,925 N As far as we are concerned, we cannot explain them (the subject matters of physics, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, time and space) very thoroughly in terms of technical knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as far as we are concerned, we cannot explain them very thoroughly in terms of technical knowledge"|"the subject matters of physi…'
13:4113:41, 24 September 2012 diff hist +3,895 N Nothing exists without Him (the Supreme Personality of Godhead), and therefore everything, however wonderful it may appear to our meager knowledge, is but the work of the magical wand of the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nothing exists without Him, and therefore everything, however wonderful it may appear to our meager knowledge, is but the work of…'
13:3813:38, 24 September 2012 diff hist +2,852 N Even if one has no assets of favorable austerity, if he nevertheless takes shelter of the mahatmas, who are engaged in chanting and hearing the glories of the Lord, he is sure to make progress on the path back home, back to Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one has no assets of favorable austerity, if he nevertheless takes shelter of the mahatmas, who are engaged in chanting a…'
13:3213:32, 24 September 2012 diff hist +2,866 N The mahatmas are the pure devotees who are on the path to Vaikuntha, the kingdom of God, and who always chant and hear the glories of the Lord rather than talk of dry, profitless philosophy Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the mahatmas are the pure devotees who are on the path to Vaikuntha, the kingdom of God, and who always chant and hear the glorie…'
13:2813:28, 24 September 2012 diff hist +2,752 N Persons whose austerity is meager can hardly obtain the service of the pure devotees who are progressing on the path back to the kingdom of Godhead, the Vaikunthas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons whose austerity is meager can hardly obtain the service of the pure devotees who are progressing on the path back to the …'
13:2113:21, 24 September 2012 diff hist +2,685 N Pure devotees engage one hundred percent in glorifying the Supreme Lord, who is the Lord of the demigods and the controller of all living entities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotees engage one hundred percent in glorifying the Supreme Lord, who is the Lord of the demigods and the controller of al…'

24 September 2012

Vanipedia Search ×