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10:1010:10, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,396 N As explained in the Bhagavad-gita, the separated material energy of the Personality of Godhead is covered by eight kinds of material coverings: earth, water, fire, air, sky, mind, intelligence and false ego Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As explained in the Bhagavad-gita"|"the separated material energy of the Personality of Godhead is covered by eight kinds of mate…'
10:0610:06, 25 October 2012 diff hist +9,825 N Out of all kinds of perfections attained by the process of knowledge, yoga perfection in devotional service is the highest of all and the most mysterious also, even more mysterious than the eight kinds of mystic perfection Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of all kinds of perfections attained by the process of knowledge, yoga perfection in devotional service is the highest of all…'
10:0210:02, 25 October 2012 diff hist +6,643 N The mystic yogis, who practice different types of austerities for attainment of eight kinds of material perfection and who ultimately meet the Supersoul (Paramatma) in trance, are called siddhi-kami Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mystic yogis, who practice different types of austerities for attainment of eight kinds of material perfection and who ultima…'
09:5909:59, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,265 N Maharaja Dusmanta's acceptance of Sakuntala as his wife was sanctioned by Vedic culture Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Dusmanta's acceptance of Sakuntala as his wife was sanctioned by Vedic culture"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} …'
09:5809:58, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,506 N As far as Maharaja Dusmanta was concerned, he desired Sakuntala as his wife from the very beginning, as soon as he saw her, so the agreement to unite as husband and wife was natural Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He desired Sakuntala as his wife from the very beginning, as soon as he saw her"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{comple…'
09:5609:56, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,915 N Divorce by disagreement took place among low-class men, but marriage by agreement was found even in the very highest classes, especially in the royal ksatriya families Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"divorce by disagreement took place among low-class men, but marriage by agreement was found even in the very highest classes, esp…'
09:5309:53, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,632 N Although marriage by personal selection or by agreement took place in the past, we find no such thing as divorce by disagreement Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although marriage by personal selection or by agreement took place in the past, we find no such thing as divorce by disagreement"…'
09:5109:51, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,698 N There are eight kinds of marriage, of which marriage by agreement is called gandharva marriage. Generally the parents select the husband or wife for their daughter or son, but gandharva marriage takes place by personal selection Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are eight kinds of marriage, of which marriage by agreement is called gandharva marriage. Generally the parents select the …'
09:4809:48, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,926 N In the history of Aryan civilization there have been many instances in which famous princesses have selected their husbands in open competitions. For example, it was in such a competition that Sitadevi accepted Lord Ramacandra as her husband Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the history of Aryan civilization there have been many instances in which famous princesses have selected their husbands in op…'
09:4509:45, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,884 N To induce Sakuntala to accept the marriage, Maharaja Dusmanta reminded her that as the daughter of a king she could select her husband in an open assembly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To induce Sakuntala to accept the marriage, Maharaja Dusmanta reminded her that as the daughter of a king she could select her hu…'
09:4209:42, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,712 N In her reception of Maharaja Dusmanta, Sakuntala clearly said, "Your Majesty may stay here, and you may accept whatever reception I can offer." Thus she indicated that she wanted Maharaja Dusmanta as her husband Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In her reception of Maharaja Dusmanta, Sakuntala clearly said"|"Thus she indicated that she wanted Maharaja Dusmanta as her husba…'
09:3909:39, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,309 N The daughters of a king generally select their own husbands Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the daughters of a king generally select their own husbands"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|25O…'
09:3709:37, 25 October 2012 diff hist +3,658 N King Dusmanta replied: O Sakuntala, with beautiful eyebrows, you have taken your birth in the family of the great saint Visvamitra, and your reception is quite worthy of your family Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Dusmanta replied: O Sakuntala, with beautiful eyebrows, you have taken your birth in the family of the great saint Visvamitr…'
09:3209:32, 25 October 2012 diff hist +419 N Sakuntala said: O King (Dusmanta) with eyes like the petals of a lotus, kindly come sit down and accept whatever reception we can offer Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King with eyes like the petals of a lotus, kindly come sit down and accept whatever reception we can offer"}} {{notes|}} {{comp…'

14:1014:10, 24 October 2012 diff hist +1,729 N Sakuntala said: We (Sakuntala and Kanva Muni) have a supply of nivara rice that you (King Dusmanta) may kindly take. And if you so desire, stay here without hesitation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have a supply of nivara rice that you may kindly take. And if you so desire, stay here without hesitation"}} {{notes|}} {{comp…'
14:0414:04, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,096 N King Dusmanta said: O most beautiful one (Sakuntala), it appears to my mind that you must be the daughter of a ksatriya. Because I belong to the Puru dynasty, my mind never endeavors to enjoy anything irreligiously Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O most beautiful one, it appears to my mind that you must be the daughter of a ksatriya. Because I belong to the Puru dynasty, my…'
14:0014:00, 24 October 2012 diff hist +1,880 N Maharaja Dusmanta indirectly expressed his desire to marry Sakuntala, for she appeared to his mind to be the daughter of some ksatriya king Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Dusmanta indirectly expressed his desire to marry Sakuntala, for she appeared to his mind to be the daughter of some ksa…'
13:5813:58, 24 October 2012 diff hist +1,726 N King Dusmanta said: O beautiful lotus-eyed woman (Sakuntala), who are you? Whose daughter are you? What purpose do you have in this solitary forest? Why are you staying here? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O beautiful lotus-eyed woman, who are you? Whose daughter are you? What purpose do you have in this solitary forest? Why are you …'
13:5413:54, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,032 N Seeing the beautiful woman, the King (Dusmanta) was very much enlivened, and the fatigue of his hunting excursion was relieved. He was of course very much attracted because of lusty desires, and thus he inquired from her as follows, in a joking mood Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing the beautiful woman, the King was very much enlivened, and the fatigue of his hunting excursion was relieved. He was of co…'
13:5013:50, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,090 N The King (Dusmanta) was naturally attracted by her (Sakuntala's) beauty, and therefore he approached her, accompanied by some of his soldiers, and spoke to her Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King was naturally attracted by her beauty, and therefore he approached her, accompanied by some of his soldiers, and spoke t…'
13:4813:48, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,021 N Once when King Dusmanta went to the forest to hunt and was very much fatigued, he approached the residence of Kanva Muni Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once when King Dusmanta went to the forest to hunt and was very much fatigued, he approached the residence of Kanva Muni"}} {{not…'
13:4713:47, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,249 N There (in the residence of Kanva Muni) King Dusmanta saw a most beautiful woman (Sakuntala) who looked exactly like the goddess of fortune and who sat there illuminating the entire asrama by her effulgence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There King Dusmanta saw a most beautiful woman who looked exactly like the goddess of fortune and who sat there illuminating the …'
13:4313:43, 24 October 2012 diff hist +1,738 N The son of Kanva was Medhatithi, whose sons, all brahmanas, were headed by Praskanna. The son of Rantinava named Sumati had a son named Rebhi. Maharaja Dusmanta is well known as the son of Rebhi Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The son of Kanva was Medhatithi, whose sons, all brahmanas, were headed by Praskanna. The son of Rantinava named Sumati had a son…'
13:3213:32, 24 October 2012 diff hist +6,971 N Maharaja Dusyanta fell in love with Sakuntala in the forest, and Bharata was conceived. After that, Maharaja forgot his wife Sakuntala by the curse of Kanva Muni, and the child Bharata was brought up in the forest by his mother Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Dusyanta fell in love with Sakuntala in the forest, and Bharata was conceived. After that, Maharaja forgot his wife Saku…'
13:2913:29, 24 October 2012 diff hist +7,006 N Even in his (Bharata's - son of Dusyanta) childhood he was so powerful that he challenged the lions and elephants in the forest and would fight with them as little children play with cats and dogs Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even in his childhood he was so powerful that he challenged the lions and elephants in the forest and would fight with them as li…'
13:2013:20, 24 October 2012 diff hist +6,768 N This child (Pariksit) will be a munificent donor of charity and protector of the surrendered, like the famous King Sibi of the Usinara country. And he will expand the name and fame of his family like Bharata, the son of Maharaja Dusyanta Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This child will be a munificent donor of charity and protector of the surrendered, like the famous King Sibi of the Usinara count…'
12:5612:56, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,591 N It is at Govardhana Hill that Krsna tends the cows with His cowherd friends, and there also He had His rendezvous with His most beloved Sri Radha and engaged in loving pastimes with Her Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also at Govardhana Hill that Krsna tends the cows with His cowherd friends, and there also He had His rendezvous with His m…'
12:5112:51, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,247 N Radha-kunda, at the foot of Govardhana, is superior to all because it is there that love of Krsna overflows Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Radha-kunda, at the foot of Govardhana, is superior to all because it is there that love of Krsna overflows"}} {{notes|}} {{compi…'
12:4412:44, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,765 N The King, (Dusmanta) who knew the laws of marriage, immediately married her (Sakuntala) by chanting the Vedic pranava (omkara), in accordance with the marriage ceremony as performed among the Gandharvas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King, who knew the laws of marriage, immediately married her by chanting the Vedic pranava (omkara), in accordance with the m…'
12:3212:32, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,721 N The interior Vrndavana forest is considered superior to Mathura, but superior to these forests is the divine Govardhana Hill because Krsna lifted Govardhana Hill like an umbrella, raising it with His lotuslike beautiful hand to protect His associates Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the interior Vrndavana forest is considered superior to Mathura, but superior to these forests is the divine Govardhana Hill beca…'
12:2312:23, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,813 N The interior forests of Vrndavana are considered superior to Mathura because of the presence of the twelve forests (dvadasa-vana), such as Talavana, Madhuvana and Bahulavana, which are famous for the various pastimes of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The interior forests of Vrndavana are considered superior to Mathura because of the presence of the twelve forests (dvadasa-vana)…'
12:2012:20, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,809 N Where is that intelligent person who is unwilling to serve this divine Radha-kunda, which is situated at the foot of Govardhana Hill? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Where, then, is that intelligent person who is unwilling to serve this divine Radha-kunda, which is situated at the foot of Govar…'
12:1712:17, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,495 N Superior to the forest of Vrndavana is Govardhana Hill, for it was raised by the divine hand of Sri Krsna and was the site of His various loving pastimes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"superior to the forest of Vrndavana is Govardhana Hill, for it was raised by the divine hand of Sri Krsna and was the site of His…'
12:1512:15, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,664 N Above all, the superexcellent Sri Radha-kunda stands supreme, for it is overflooded with the ambrosial nectarean prema of the Lord of Gokula, Sri Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"above all, the superexcellent Sri Radha-kunda stands supreme, for it is overflooded with the ambrosial nectarean prema of the Lor…'
11:2911:29, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,658 N The holy place known as Mathura is spiritually superior to Vaikuntha, the transcendental world, because the Lord appeared there. Superior to Mathura-puri is the transcendental forest of Vrndavana because of Krsna's rasa-lila pastimes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Puri is the transcendental forest of Vrndavana because of Krsna's rasa-lila pastimes"|"The holy place known as Mathura is spiritu…'
11:2511:25, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,566 N The spiritual world is naturally superior to the material world; however, Mathura and the adjoining areas, although appearing in the material world, are considered superior to the spiritual world because the SP of God Himself appeared at Mathura Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mathura and the adjoining areas, although appearing in the material world, are considered superior to the spiritual world because…'
11:2111:21, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,536 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu visited the different forests, including Madhuvana, Talavana, Kumudavana and Bahulavana. Wherever He went, He took His bath with great ecstatic love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu visited the different forests, including Madhuvana, Talavana, Kumudavana and Bahulavana. Wherever He went…'
11:1811:18, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,451 N They (those who visit the Vrndavana area) start at Mathura, where there is Kamyavana. From there they go to Talavana, Tamalavana, Madhuvana, Kusumavana, Bhandiravana, Bilvavana, Bhadravana, Khadiravana, Lohavana, Kumudavana and Gokulamahavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They start at Mathura, where there is Kamyavana. From there they go to Talavana, Tamalavana, Madhuvana, Kusumavana, Bhandiravana,…'
11:1311:13, 24 October 2012 diff hist +1,939 N In the month of Karttika, after observing that vow for one year, after observing a fast for three nights and after bathing in the Yamuna, Maharaja Ambarisa worshiped the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, in Madhuvana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the month of Karttika, after observing that vow for one year, after observing a fast for three nights and after bathing in the…'
11:0811:08, 24 October 2012 diff hist +836 N While Dhruva Maharaja was absent from his home, not only did he undergo severe austerities in the forest of Madhuvana, but at home also his mother (Queen Suniti) prayed to the Supreme Lord for his safety and good fortune Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Dhruva Maharaja was absent from his home, not only did he undergo severe austerities in the forest of Madhuvana, but at hom…'
11:0311:03, 24 October 2012 diff hist +751 N Dhruva was very much ashamed to think that although he had gone to Madhuvana, giving up the kingdom of his father (Uttanapada), and he had gotten a spiritual master like Narada Muni, he was still thinking of revenge against his stepmother Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva was very much ashamed to think that although he had gone to Madhuvana, giving up the kingdom of his father, and he had got…'
11:0011:00, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,719 N The Lord, who is nondifferent from the Sahasrasirsa incarnation, got on the back of Garuda, who carried Him to the Madhuvana Forest to see His servant Dhruva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord, who is nondifferent from the Sahasrasirsa incarnation, got on the back of Garuda, who carried Him to the Madhuvana Fore…'
10:5810:58, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,979 N Dhruva Maharaja, having arrived at Madhuvana, took his bath in the River Yamuna and observed fasting in the night with great care and attention. After that, as advised by the great sage Narada, he engaged himself in worshiping the Supreme Person Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Maharaja, having arrived at Madhuvana, took his bath in the River Yamuna and observed fasting in the night with great care…'
10:5310:53, 24 October 2012 diff hist +1,998 N After Dhruva entered Madhuvana Forest to execute devotional service, the great sage Narada thought it wise to go to the King (Uttanapada) to see how he was faring within the palace Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After Dhruva entered Madhuvana Forest to execute devotional service, the great sage Narada thought it wise to go to the King to s…'
10:5110:51, 24 October 2012 diff hist +2,163 N Dhruva circumambulated Narada, his spiritual master, and offered him respectful obeisances. Then he started for Madhuvana, which is always imprinted with the lotus footprints of Lord Krsna and which is therefore especially auspicious Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He circumambulated Narada, his spiritual master, and offered him respectful obeisances. Then he started for Madhuvana, which is a…'
10:4510:45, 24 October 2012 diff hist +5,299 N Narada Muni recommends that Dhruva Maharaja go to the bank of the Yamuna, where there is a forest of the name Madhuvana, and begin his meditation and worship there Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He recommends that Dhruva Maharaja go to the bank of the Yamuna, where there is a forest of the name Madhuvana, and begin his med…'
10:4110:41, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,825 N In place of one king or supreme executive officer, in a democracy there are so many quasi-kings: the president, the ministers, the deputy ministers, the secretaries, the assistant secretaries, the private secretaries, and the undersecretaries Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In place of one king or supreme executive officer, in a democracy there are so many quasi-kings: the president, the ministers, th…'
10:3910:39, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,304 N In a monarchy, one man sufficiently trained was competent enough to conduct alone the business of the state Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In a monarchy, one man sufficiently trained was competent enough to conduct alone the business of the state"}} {{notes|}} {{compi…'
10:3810:38, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,430 N In a democracy no one is trained like a prince; instead, politicians are voted to responsible posts of administration by diplomatic arrangements Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in a democracy no one is trained like a prince; instead, politicians are voted to responsible posts of administration by diplomat…'
10:3210:32, 24 October 2012 diff hist +4,158 N When such a prince (who was rigidly trained in politics, economics, the military arts, ethics and morality, the sciences, and, above all, devotional service to the Lord) became king, then too he was guided by the advice of good brahmanas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Princes were rigidly trained in politics, economics, the military arts, ethics and morality, the sciences, and, above all, devoti…'

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