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09:3209:32, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,808 N It is according to the body, past, present, and future. But there is a life where there is no existence of this material body of past, present, and future. Therefore in the eternal world means there is no past, present and future Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is according to the body, past, present, and future. But there is a life where there is no existence of this material body of …'
09:3009:30, 30 October 2012 diff hist +8,142 N All the senses, they are, being material. So constitutionally, they cannot see God, they cannot hear of God, they cannot chant of the holy name of God. But it is possible. The sastra gives you indication Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the senses, they are, being material. So constitutionally, they cannot see God, they cannot hear of God, they cannot chant of…'
09:2709:27, 30 October 2012 diff hist +6,814 N Everything in the material world, they're made of five elements: ether, air, and fire, water, and earth. So in somewhere the earth is predominant, somewhere the air is predominant, somewhere the fire is predominant Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything in the material world, they're made of five elements: ether, air, and fire, water, and earth. So in somewhere the eart…'
09:2409:24, 30 October 2012 diff hist +8,115 N He is the supreme individual personality, and we are subordinate personalities. That is the difference. Otherwise, in quality, God, you and me, are all the same Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is the supreme individual personality, and we are subordinate personalities. That is the difference. Otherwise, in quality, Go…'
09:2009:20, 30 October 2012 diff hist +10,806 N The eternal world means there is no past, present and future. Because there is not this material body. This is the difference between past, present, and future. Therefore it is called nitya. Nitya means eternal, where there is no influence of this time Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the eternal world means there is no past, present and future. Because there is no, not this material body. This is the difference…'
09:1509:15, 30 October 2012 diff hist +8,503 N We cannot remember what was, what I was in my past life. Neither I know what I am going to be in the next life. But there is. I was in the past, I am in the present, and I shall remain in the future. That is my position Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we cannot remember what was, what I was in my past life. Neither I know what I am going to be in the next life. But there is. I w…'
09:1209:12, 30 October 2012 diff hist +8,113 N All people are working hard, day and night, for pleasure. Because by constitution, he is pleasureful, joyful. As soon as there is little hindrance to the process of his joyfulness he becomes sorry. This is my nature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All people are working hard, day and night, for pleasure. Because by constitution, he is pleasureful, joyful. As soon as there is…'
09:1009:10, 30 October 2012 diff hist +8,157 N God or the living entities, they're appearing and disappearing. Just try to understand the same example, sun. Sun is always existing, but it is appearing and disappearing. Similarly, we also appear and disappear Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God or the living entities, they're appearing and disappearing. Just try to understand the same example, sun. Sun is always exist…'
09:0709:07, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,781 N If you have love of God, then you are qualified to see God every moment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you have love of God, then you are qualified to see God every moment"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi…'
09:0309:03, 30 October 2012 diff hist +11,099 N If someone becomes attached to the principles of salvation or to merging into the existence of the brahmajyoti, his ecstasies gradually diminish into shadow and para attachment or else transform into the principles of ahangrahopasana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If someone becomes attached to the principles of salvation or to merging into the existence of the brahmajyoti, his ecstasies gra…'
09:0109:01, 30 October 2012 diff hist +10,941 N If the offense unto a pure devotee of the lord is very serious, then one's attachment for Krsna becomes almost nil, and if the offense is not very serious, one's attachment can become second class or third class Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the offense is very serious, then one's attachment becomes almost nil, and if the offense is not very serious, one's attachmen…'
08:5908:59, 30 October 2012 diff hist +10,779 N Transcendental attachment, either shadow or para, can be nullified by different degrees of offenses at the lotus feet of pure devotees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Transcendental attachment, either shadow or para, can be nullified by different degrees of offenses at the lotus feet of pure dev…'
08:5708:57, 30 October 2012 diff hist +11,017 N By the association of pure devotees attachment for Krsna can be aroused, but if one commits offenses at the lotus feet of a devotee, one's shadow attachment or para attachment can be extinguished Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by the association of pure devotees attachment for Krsna can be aroused, but if one commits offenses at the lotus feet of a devot…'
08:5308:53, 30 October 2012 diff hist +11,135 N If someone, without undergoing the regulative principles of devotional service or without being guided by a bona fide spiritual master, shows such imitative attachment, this is called shadow attachment Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If someone, without undergoing the regulative principles of devotional service or without being guided by a bona fide spiritual m…'
08:5108:51, 30 October 2012 diff hist +11,361 N Simply by the association of such pure devotees, the moonlike rays from their hearts reflect on him, and by the influence of the pure devotees he may show some likeness of attachment caused by inquisitiveness, but this is very flickering Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"simply by the association of such pure devotees, the moonlike rays from their hearts reflect on him, and by the influence of the …'
08:4708:47, 30 October 2012 diff hist +10,854 N If one can gradually advance his status in devotional service, this is understood to be due to the causeless mercy of Krsna Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one can gradually advance his status in devotional service, this is understood to be due to the causeless mercy of Krsna Himse…'
08:4608:46, 30 October 2012 diff hist +11,262 N On the full moon there are some spots which may appear to be pockmarks. Still, the illumination spread by the full moon cannot be checked. Similarly, a little fault in the midst of volumes of devotional service is not at all to be counted as a fault Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"on the full moon there are some spots which may appear to be pockmarks. Still, the illumination spread by the full moon cannot be…'
08:4008:40, 30 October 2012 diff hist +11,139 N A pretender is sometimes seen possessing imitative attachment to Krsna, that will not be accepted as real attachment. It may be said that such attachment gives the pretender hope that he may eventually rise onto the platform of pure devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a pretender is sometimes seen possessing imitative attachment to Krsna, that will not be accepted as real attachment. It may be s…'
08:1208:12, 30 October 2012 diff hist +11,317 N Even ordinary devotees cannot have such pure attachment for Krsna. Therefore, how is it possible for success to be achieved by persons whose hearts are contaminated by the actions and reactions of fruitive activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even ordinary devotees cannot have such pure attachment for Krsna. Therefore, how is it possible for success to be achieved by pe…'
08:0908:09, 30 October 2012 diff hist +11,134 N Liberation from material contamination is the stage at which devotional service can be achieved. For a person who simply wants to have liberation and to merge into the impersonal brahmajyoti, attachment to Krsna is not possible to acquire Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"liberation from material contamination is the stage at which devotional service can be achieved. For a person who simply wants to…'
08:0408:04, 30 October 2012 diff hist +10,954 N A pure devotee of Lord Krsna resides in the district of Mathura or Vrndavana and visits all the places where Krsna's pastimes were performed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee of Lord Krsna resides in the district of Mathura or Vrndavana and visits all the places where Krsna's pastimes wer…'
08:0208:02, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,975 N It is stated in the Vedic literature that to purchase the most valuable thing, Krsna consciousness, one has to develop intense eagerness for achieving success. This intense eagerness is very nicely expressed by Bilvamangala Thakura Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated in the Vedic literature that to purchase the most valuable thing, Krsna consciousness, one has to develop intense ea…'
08:0008:00, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,794 N When one is sufficiently eager to achieve success in devotional service, that eagerness is called samutkantha. This means "complete eagerness." Actually this eagerness is the price for achieving success in Krsna consciousness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is sufficiently eager to achieve success in devotional service, that eagerness is called samutkantha"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
07:5707:57, 30 October 2012 diff hist +3,122 N Asa-bandha means to continue to think, "Because I'm trying my best to follow the routine principles of devotional service, I am sure that I will go back to Godhead, back to home" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because I'm trying my best to follow the routine principles of devotional service, I am sure that I will go back to Godhead, back…'
07:5507:55, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,971 N The strong conviction that one will certainly receive the favor of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is called in Sanskrit asa-bandha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The strong conviction that one will certainly receive the favor of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is called in Sanskrit asa-b…'
07:5407:54, 30 October 2012 diff hist +2,990 N One should continue to hope against hope that some way or other he will be able to approach the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should continue to hope against hope that some way or other he will be able to approach the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord"}}…'
07:5207:52, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,450 N All these various speculative philosophers are one in denying the existence of the Supreme Lord Visnu, and they are very much enthused to propagate their own theories and be recognized by the people Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these various speculative philosophers are one in denying the existence of the Supreme Lord Visnu, and they are very much ent…'
07:5007:50, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,477 N The Vedanta-sutra asserts that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is not only transcendental to the material modes of nature but that He also has innumerable transcendental qualities and energies Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedanta-sutra asserts that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is not only transcendental to the material modes of nature but …'
07:4707:47, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,654 N Gautama and Kanada have given stress to this theory that the creation resulted from a fortunate combination of material elements, and they have tried to establish that atomic energy is the origin of creation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gautama and Kanada have given stress to this theory that the creation resulted from a fortunate combination of material elements,…'
06:2706:27, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,499 N Since everyone is trying to present his own point of view and reject others, it is very difficult to understand the necessity for religious principles. Therefore it is better to follow in the footsteps of the great mahajanas, great souls Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since everyone is trying to present his own point of view and reject others, it is very difficult to understand the necessity for…'
06:2506:25, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,343 N Lord Caitanya's teachings are just like nectar, and they hold whatever is needed. The best way is to take to this path and follow it Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya's teachings are just like nectar, and they hold whatever is needed. The best way is to take to this path and follow…'
06:2306:23, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,569 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam Vyasadeva establishes from the very beginning that the supreme source of everything is a cognizant, transcendental person Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Srimad-Bhagavatam Vyasadeva establishes from the very beginning that the supreme source of everything is a cognizant, transcen…'
06:2106:21, 30 October 2012 diff hist +4,751 N According to the Mahabharata, there is no point in arguing about the Absolute Truth because there are so many different Vedic scriptures and philosophical understandings that no one philosopher can agree with another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Mahabharata, there is no point in arguing about the Absolute Truth because there are so many different Vedic scr…'
06:1806:18, 30 October 2012 diff hist +8,701 N It is their (followers of Jaimini) opinion that if there is a God, He will be pleased with man and give man all desired results if man simply performs his material activities nicely Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is their opinion that if there is a God, He will be pleased with man and give man all desired results if man simply performs h…'
06:1406:14, 30 October 2012 diff hist +6,102 N Mayavadi philosophers who are serious about attaining benediction should engage in the devotional service of Krsna, but instead they take pleasure in useless argument only Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mayavadi philosophers who are serious about attaining benediction should engage in the devotional service of Krsna, but instead t…'
06:1006:10, 30 October 2012 diff hist +5,920 N Once one accepts the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the doctrine of monism cannot be established. Therefore by mundane scholarship Sankaracarya has tried to obscure the actual meaning of the Vedanta-sutra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once one accepts the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the doctrine of monism cannot be established. Therefore by mundane scholarsh…'
06:0706:07, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,408 N The doctrine of by-products, parinama-vada, is asserted from the very beginning of Vedanta-sutra, but Sankaracarya has superficially tried to hide it and establish the doctrine of transformation, vivarta-vada Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The doctrine of by-products, parinama-vada, is asserted from the very beginning of Vedanta-sutra, but Sankaracarya has superficia…'
06:0506:05, 30 October 2012 diff hist +8,466 N Foolish people misinterpret the transcendental body of Krsna to be a creation of material nature, and this is considered to be the greatest offense and greatest sin Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"misinterpret the transcendental body of Krsna to be a creation of material nature, and this is considered to be the greatest offe…'
06:0306:03, 30 October 2012 diff hist +7,513 N All the Vedas and Puranas affirm that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is full of spiritual energies, but foolish people simply reject this and deride His activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the Vedas and Puranas affirm that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is full of spiritual energies, but foolish people simply…'
06:0006:00, 30 October 2012 diff hist +9,135 N The Supreme Brahman cannot be accepted as impersonal, otherwise the six opulences, which belong to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, cannot be attributed to Brahman Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Brahman cannot be accepted as impersonal, otherwise the six opulences, which belong to the Supreme Personality of God…'
05:5605:56, 30 October 2012 diff hist +4,277 N The Pandavas were not less fortunate; they were as good as Prahlada Maharaja because although Lord Nrsimhadeva appeared for Prahlada, the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His original form as Krsna was always living with the Pandavas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Pandavas were not less fortunate; they were as good as Prahlada Maharaja because although Lord Nrsimhadeva appeared for Prahl…'
05:5305:53, 30 October 2012 diff hist +4,057 N Although the Pandavas, because of the influence of Krsna's yogamaya, could not think of their fortunate position, every saintly person, including the great sage Narada, could understand it, and therefore they constantly visited Maharaja Yudhisthira Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Pandavas, because of the influence of Krsna's yogamaya, could not think of their fortunate position, every saintly p…'
05:4905:49, 30 October 2012 diff hist +4,463 N We should not disregard the regulative principles given by our spiritual master, for they make it easier for the conditioned soul Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we should not disregard the regulative principles given by our spiritual master, for they make it easier for the conditioned soul…'
05:3905:39, 30 October 2012 diff hist +5,155 N If we do not follow even the liberal instructions of Lord Caitanya, how can we expect to discharge our regular duties in devotional service? It is not possible in this age to follow Dhruva Maharaja in his austerity, but the principles must be followed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we do not follow even the liberal instructions of Lord Caitanya, how can we expect to discharge our regular duties in devotion…'
05:3505:35, 30 October 2012 diff hist +4,622 N For the first month Dhruva Maharaja ate only fruits and berries on every third day, only to keep his body and soul together, and in this way he progressed in his worship of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For the first month Dhruva Maharaja ate only fruits and berries on every third day, only to keep his body and soul together, and …'
05:3305:33, 30 October 2012 diff hist +4,694 N Dhruva Maharaja is an acarya, and by undergoing severe austerities and penances he teaches us how one should execute devotional service. We must carefully know the process of Dhruva Maharaja's service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Maharaja is an acarya, and by undergoing severe austerities and penances he teaches us how one should execute devotional s…'
05:3105:31, 30 October 2012 diff hist +5,026 N The body needs food, but a devotee should not accept foodstuff to satisfy the tongue in sense gratification. It is recommended in Bhagavad-gita that one should accept as much food as necessary to keep the body fit, but one should not eat for luxury Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body needs food, but a devotee should not accept foodstuff to satisfy the tongue in sense gratification. It is recommended in…'
05:2805:28, 30 October 2012 diff hist +5,232 N The Lord should be given foodstuff which is as nice as possible. But we should not make it a point to satisfy our own tongues. As far as possible we should accept simple foodstuff, just to keep the body and soul together to execute devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord should be given foodstuff which is as nice as possible. But we should not make it a point to satisfy our own tongues. As…'
05:2305:23, 30 October 2012 diff hist +5,055 N By Lord Caitanya's mercy we have been given all concessions possible for this age, so at least we should always remember that neglect of our prescribed duties in devotional service will not make us successful in the mission we have undertaken Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by Lord Caitanya's mercy we have been given all concessions possible for this age, so at least we should always remember that neg…'
05:1905:19, 30 October 2012 diff hist +9,472 N The highest perfection of life is to enjoy life constantly in the association of the Lord, and one who can relish this does not aspire after any temporary enjoyment of the material world via other media Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The highest perfection of life is to enjoy life constantly in the association of the Lord, and one who can relish this does not a…'

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