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18:1518:15, 27 September 2012 diff hist +6,040 N The gold ring and the gold necklace are qualitatively one with the gold in the mine, but quantitatively the gold in the mine is different. Therefore, the Absolute Truth is simultaneously one and different Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gold ring and the gold necklace are qualitatively one with the gold in the mine, but quantitatively the gold in the mine is d…'
18:0718:07, 27 September 2012 diff hist +8,647 N Generally the karmis, who are attached to increasing descendants, have to perform so many sacrifices and worship so many demigods for future generations, as well as to satisfy so many leaders, politicians, philosophers and scientists Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally the karmis, who are attached to increasing descendants, have to perform so many sacrifices and worship so many demigods…'
18:0318:03, 27 September 2012 diff hist +8,359 N Being an associate of Lord Krsna, Arjuna was above all ignorance. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being an associate of Lord Krsna, Arjuna was above all ignorance"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs…'
18:0118:01, 27 September 2012 diff hist +8,839 N Arjuna was put into ignorance on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra just to question Krsna about the problems of life so that the Lord could explain them for the benefit of future generations of human beings & chalk out the plan of life. BG 1972 Introduction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna was put into ignorance on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra just to question Lord Krsna about the problems of life so that the…'
17:5617:56, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,159 N When one is situated in his spiritual body, which is beyond this gross and subtle material body, he is fit to serve Radha and Krsna. That body is called siddha-deha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is situated in his spiritual body, which is beyond this gross and subtle material body, he is fit to serve Radha and Krs…'
17:3517:35, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,396 N The mind, intelligence and false ego are always engaged in an attempt to dominate material nature. According to that subtle astral body, one attains a gross body to enjoy the objects of one's desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mind, intelligence and false ego are always engaged in an attempt to dominate material nature. According to that subtle astra…'
17:3217:32, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,076 N According to the activities of the present body, one prepares another subtle body. And according to the subtle body, one attains another gross body. This is the process of material existence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the activities of the present body, one prepares another subtle body. And according to the subtle body, one attains …'
17:3017:30, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,084 N When one is spiritually situated and does not desire a gross or subtle body, he attains his original spiritual body. As confirmed by the Bhagavad-gita: tyaktva deham punar janma naiti mam eti so 'rjuna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"tyaktva deham punar janma naiti mam eti so 'rjuna"|"when one is spiritually situated and does not desire a gross or subtle body, …'
17:2717:27, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,010 N One attains a completely spiritual body fit to render service to the transcendental couple Radha and Krsna: sarvopadhi-vinirmuktam tat-paratvena nirmalam Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one attains a completely spiritual body fit to render service to the transcendental couple Radha and Krsna: sarvopadhi-vinirmukta…'
17:2117:21, 27 September 2012 diff hist +640 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura comments that the word siddha-deha, "perfected spiritual body," refers to a body beyond the material gross body composed of five elements and the subtle astral body composed of mind, intelligence and false ego Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura comments that the word siddha-deha, perfected spiritual body, refers to a body beyond the…'
17:1817:18, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,241 N After thinking of Radha & Krsna and Their pastimes for a long time & after getting completely free from material contamination, one is transferred to the spiritual world. There the devotee attains an opportunity to serve Radha & Krsna as one of the gopis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After thinking of Radha and Krsna and Their pastimes for a long time and after getting completely free from material contaminatio…'
17:1217:12, 27 September 2012 diff hist +3,959 N King Pariksit said: What is the basic knowledge of the Vedic literatures, including the branches of history and the supplementary Puranas? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What is the basic knowledge of the Vedic literatures, including the branches of history and the supplementary Puranas"}} {{notes|…'
17:1017:10, 27 September 2012 diff hist +4,215 N King Pariksit said: What are the opulences of the great mystics, and what is their ultimate realization? How does the perfect mystic become detached from the subtle astral body? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What are the opulences of the great mystics, and what is their ultimate realization? How does the perfect mystic become detached …'
17:0417:04, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,077 N The specific intelligent class of men who were devoted particularly to the knowledge of the Vedas were called the vipras, or the graduates of the Vedic knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The specific intelligent class of men who were devoted particularly to the knowledge of the Vedas were called the vipras, or the …'
17:0217:02, 27 September 2012 diff hist +4,983 N There are different branches of knowledge in the Vedas, of which astrology and pathology are two important branches necessary for the common man Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different branches of knowledge in the Vedas, of which astrology and pathology are two important branches necessary for…'
17:0117:01, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,113 N Even the department of military education (Dhanur-veda) was also taken up by such intelligent men (brahmanas), and the vipras were also teachers of this section of knowledge, as were Dronacarya, Krpacarya, etc Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the department of military education (Dhanur-veda) was also taken up by such intelligent men, and the vipras were also teach…'
16:5616:56, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,091 N The Vedas are the storehouse of knowledge, both material and spiritual. But such knowledge aims at perfection of self-realization. In other words, the Vedas are the guides for the civilized man in every respect Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedas are the storehouse of knowledge, both material and spiritual. But such knowledge aims at perfection of self-realization…'
16:5416:54, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,054 N Those who were expert in astrological knowledge and in performance of the birth ceremony instructed King Yudhisthira about the future history of the child. Then, being sumptuously remunerated, they all returned to their respective homes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who were expert in astrological knowledge and in performance of the birth ceremony instructed King Yudhisthira about the fu…'
16:5116:51, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,065 N Amongst the karma-kanda experts, the expert jataka-vipras were good astrologers who could tell all the future history of a born child simply by the astral calculations of the time (lagna) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Amongst the karma-kanda experts, the expert jataka-vipras were good astrologers who could tell all the future history of a born c…'
16:4616:46, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,177 N Maharaja Pariksit was not only a great ksatriya emperor, but also a great devotee of the Lord. Thus he cannot take his birth at any inauspicious moment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Pariksit was not only a great ksatriya emperor, but also a great devotee of the Lord. Thus he cannot take his birth at a…'
16:4416:44, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,005 N He (Maharaja Pariksit) took his birth just to be known as the great hero of Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he took his birth just to be known as the great hero of Srimad-Bhagavatam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL…'
16:4316:43, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,746 N Suitable arrangement of astral influences is never a creation of man's will, but is the arrangement of the superior management of the agency of the Supreme Lord. Of course, the arrangement is made according to the good or bad deeds of the living being Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"suitable arrangement of astral influences is never a creation of man's will, but is the arrangement of the superior management of…'
16:3816:38, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,293 N Only by pious acts can one be allowed to get good wealth, good education and beautiful features Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only by pious acts can one be allowed to get good wealth, good education and beautiful features"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGop…'
16:3616:36, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,103 N The samskaras of the school of sanatana-dharma (man's eternal engagement) are highly suitable for creating an atmosphere for taking advantage of good stellar influences Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The samskaras of the school of sanatana-dharma (man's eternal engagement) are highly suitable for creating an atmosphere for taki…'
16:3416:34, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,249 N Garbhadhana-samskara, or the first seedling purificatory process prescribed for the higher castes, is the beginning of all pious acts to receive a good pious and intelligent class of men in human society Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"garbhadhana-samskara, or the first seedling purificatory process prescribed for the higher castes, is the beginning of all pious …'
16:2816:28, 27 September 2012 diff hist +4,781 N There will be peace and prosperity in the world due to good and sane population only; there is hell and disturbance only because of the unwanted, insane populace addicted to sex indulgence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There will be peace and prosperity in the world due to good and sane population only; there is hell and disturbance only because …'
16:2416:24, 27 September 2012 diff hist +4,982 N Our actions are judged by the higher authorities, the agents of the Lord, and thus we are awarded bodies according to our activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our actions are judged by the higher authorities, the agents of the Lord, and thus we are awarded bodies according to our activit…'
16:2216:22, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,093 N As stated in the Bhagavad-gita, every action of life produces another reaction, which is binding upon us, and only those who are acting on behalf of Yajna (Visnu) are not bound by reactions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"every action of life produces another reaction, which is binding upon us, and only those who are acting on behalf of Yajna (Visnu…'
16:2016:20, 27 September 2012 diff hist +4,855 N Every living being is controlled by the laws of nature at every minute, just as a citizen is controlled by the influence of the state Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living being is controlled by the laws of nature at every minute, just as a citizen is controlled by the influence of the s…'
16:1816:18, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,040 N The state laws are grossly observed, but the laws of material nature, being subtle to our gross understanding, cannot be experienced grossly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The state laws are grossly observed, but the laws of material nature, being subtle to our gross understanding, cannot be experien…'
16:1616:16, 27 September 2012 diff hist +4,879 N Astronomical calculations of stellar influences upon a living being are not suppositions, but are factual, as confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Astronomical calculations of stellar influences upon a living being are not suppositions, but are factual, as confirmed in Srimad…'
16:1416:14, 27 September 2012 diff hist +4,831 N Thereupon, when all the good signs of the zodiac gradually evolved, the heir apparent of Pandu (Pariksit), who would be exactly like him in prowess, took birth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thereupon, when all the good signs of the zodiac gradually evolved, the heir apparent of Pandu, who would be exactly like him in …'
16:1016:10, 27 September 2012 diff hist +5,160 N To receive such a personality as Maharaja Pariksit, who was especially cared for by the Supreme Lord, a suitable moment is chosen when all good stars assembled together to exert their influence upon the King Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to receive such a personality as Maharaja Pariksit, who was especially cared for by the Supreme Lord, a suitable moment is chosen…'
16:0716:07, 27 September 2012 diff hist +4,690 N A proper place and time is selected to receive a respectable personage Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a proper place and time is selected to receive a respectable personage"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} …'
16:0216:02, 27 September 2012 diff hist +1,668 N All the devotees engaged in the cleansing ceremony of the Gundica temple and danced in front of the Ratha-yatra chariot, just as they had done in the past Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the devotees engaged in the cleansing ceremony of the Gundica temple and danced in front of the Ratha-yatra chariot, just as …'
16:0116:01, 27 September 2012 diff hist +1,511 N Accompanied by His personal associates, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu washed and swept the Gundica temple, cleansing it as usual Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Accompanied by His personal associates, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu washed and swept the Gundica temple, cleansing it as usual"}} {{n…'
15:5915:59, 27 September 2012 diff hist +3,918 N As previously, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu performed the cleansing ceremony at Gundica and chanted the famous verse jagamohana-pari-munda yau. After kirtana ended, He distributed prasadam to all the devotees and also took some Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As previously, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu performed the cleansing ceremony at Gundica and chanted the famous verse jagamohana-pari-m…'
15:5415:54, 27 September 2012 diff hist +2,006 N After Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, taking all His devotees with Him, performed the Gundica-marjana (washing and cleansing of the Gundica temple), He went to the garden known as Aitota and accepted prasadam at a picnic within the garden Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, taking all His devotees with Him, performed the Gundica-marjana (washing and cleansing of the Gund…'
15:5115:51, 27 September 2012 diff hist +1,975 N In the Eleventh Chapter I (Krsnadas Kaviraja) have described the great chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra that surrounded the Lord. In the Twelfth Chapter I have given a narration of the cleansing and washing of the Gundica temple Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Eleventh Chapter I have described the great chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra that surrounded the Lord. In the Twelft…'
15:2915:29, 27 September 2012 diff hist +1,705 N Bidding farewell to all the devotees, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu requested them to return to Jagannatha Puri every year to see Him and then see the cleansing of the Gundica temple Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bidding farewell to all the devotees, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu requested them to return to Jagannatha Puri every year to see Him a…'
15:2115:21, 27 September 2012 diff hist +1,668 N Sundaracala is the Gundica temple. The temple of Jagannatha at Jagannatha Puri is called Nilacala, and the temple at Gundica is called Sundaracala Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sundaracala is the Gundica temple. The temple of Jagannatha at Jagannatha Puri is called Nilacala, and the temple at Gundica is c…'
15:1915:19, 27 September 2012 diff hist +1,691 N In the morning, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu took His personal associates with Him to see Lord Jagannatha at Sundaracala Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the morning, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu took His personal associates with Him to see Lord Jagannatha at Sundaracala"}} {{notes|}}…'
15:1715:17, 27 September 2012 diff hist +2,540 N The word pancami means "the fifth day" and is used because this (the Hera-pancami festival in the Gundica temple, five days after the Ratha-yatra festival) takes place on the fifth day of the moon Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word pancami means"|"and is used because this takes place on the fifth day of the moon"|"the fifth day"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
15:1315:13, 27 September 2012 diff hist +2,672 N The coming of the goddess of fortune to Gundica is celebrated as Hera-pancami. Sometimes this is misspelled as Hara-pancami among the ativadis. The word hera means "to see" and refers to the goddess of fortune going to see Lord Jagannatha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The coming of the goddess of fortune to Gundica is celebrated as Hera-pancami. Sometimes this is misspelled as Hara-pancami among…'
15:0915:09, 27 September 2012 diff hist +2,729 N Lord Jagannatha has left His wife, the goddess of fortune, and gone to Vrndavana, which is the Gundica temple. Due to separation from the Lord, the goddess of fortune decides to come to see the Lord at Gundica Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Jagannatha has left His wife, the goddess of fortune, and gone to Vrndavana, which is the Gundica temple. Due to separation …'
15:0115:01, 27 September 2012 diff hist +2,105 N For nine continuous days His Lordship Sri Jagannatha-deva stayed at the Gundica temple. During this time Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu also stayed there and performed the pastimes with His devotees that have already been described Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For nine continuous days His Lordship Sri Jagannatha-deva stayed at the Gundica temple. During this time Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu …'
14:4914:49, 27 September 2012 diff hist +1,574 N In the afternoon, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu went to the Gundica temple to visit the Lord (Jagannatha) and dance. At night He went to the garden to take rest Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the afternoon, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu went to the Gundica temple to visit the Lord and dance. At night He went to the garden …'
14:4714:47, 27 September 2012 diff hist +1,968 N There were many gardens near the Gundica temple, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His devotees used to perform the pastimes of Vrndavana in each of them. In the lake named Indradyumna, He sported in the water Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There were many gardens near the Gundica temple, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His devotees used to perform the pastimes of Vrn…'
14:4414:44, 27 September 2012 diff hist +1,942 N Sometimes Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu engaged Vakresvara and other devotees in chanting and dancing. Three times daily - morning, noon and evening - He would perform sankirtana in the yard of the Gundica temple Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He would perform sankirtana in the yard of the Gundica temple"|"Sometimes Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu engaged Vakresvara and other de…'
14:3514:35, 27 September 2012 diff hist +497 N In the evening, after finishing His (Caitanya's) dancing in the yard of the Gundica temple, the Lord observed the arati ceremony. Thereafter He went to a place called Aitota and took rest for the night Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the evening, after finishing His dancing in the yard of the Gundica temple, the Lord observed the arati ceremony. Thereafter H…'

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