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31 October 2012

• 16:2016:20, 31 October 2012 diff hist +9,279 N Krsna always tries to please His devotees as much as the devotees try to please Krsna. As the devotees always think of Krsna within their hearts, Krsna also thinks of His devotees within Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna always tries to please His devotees as much as the devotees try to please Krsna. As the devotees always think of Krsna with…'
• 16:1716:17, 31 October 2012 diff hist +9,133 N Lord Krsna decided to go to the house of Kubja, the hunchback woman who had pleased Him by offering Him sandalwood pulp when He was entering the city of Mathura Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Krsna then decided to go to the house of Kubja, the hunchback woman who had pleased Him by offering Him sandalwood pulp when…'
• 16:1316:13, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,817 N When Kubja caught hold of Krsna's yellow garment because she was feeling almost lusty with sex urge, Krsna simply bowed down His head with His cheeks glowing in front of the many people who were standing there and laughing Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Kubja caught hold of Krsna's yellow garment because she was feeling almost lusty with sex urge, Krsna simply bowed down His …'
• 16:1016:10, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,150 N Unfortunately, persons who cannot understand the transcendental nature of the love affairs of the gopis and Krsna take it for granted that Krsna's love affairs with the gopis are mundane transactions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, persons who cannot understand the transcendental nature of the love affairs of the gopis and Krsna take it for gra…'
• 16:0816:08, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,897 N Because it (the relationship of the gopis with Krsna) appears to be just like ordinary dealings of young boys and girls, it is sometimes misinterpreted to be like the ordinary sex of this material world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because it appears to be just like ordinary dealings of young boys and girls, it is sometimes misinterpreted to be like the ordin…'
• 16:0516:05, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,641 N Unless one is fully situated in the transcendental position, the relationship of the gopis with Krsna is very difficult to understand Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is fully situated in the transcendental position, the relationship of the gopis with Krsna is very difficult to unders…'
• 15:5315:53, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,719 N Although the attraction of the gopis for Krsna appears to be lusty, it is not in the least bit material Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although the attraction of the gopis for Krsna appears to be lusty, it is not in the least bit material"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|…'
• 15:5115:51, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,893 N The gopis' method of worshiping the Lord as if impelled by lusty desire was praised very highly even by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the gopis' method of worshiping the Lord as if impelled by lusty desire was praised very highly even by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu"}…'
• 15:4715:47, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,967 N After accepting the sannyasa order of life, He (Lord Caitanya) was very, very strict about avoiding association with women, but still He taught that there is no better method of worshiping Krsna than that conceived by the gopis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After accepting the sannyasa order of life, He was very, very strict about avoiding association with women, but still He taught t…'
• 15:0615:06, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,139 N Great devotees up to the standard of Uddhava are very dear friends of the Lord, and they desire to follow in the footsteps of the gopis. So the gopis' love for Krsna is certainly not material lusty desire Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great devotees up to the standard of Uddhava are very dear friends of the Lord, and they desire to follow in the footsteps of the…'
• 15:0415:04, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,974 N The gopis wanted nothing at all but to gratify the senses of the Lord, and there is no instance of this in the material world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopis, however, wanted nothing at all but to gratify the senses of the Lord, and there is no instance of this in the material…'
• 14:5914:59, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,387 N The gopis' ecstatic love for Krsna is sometimes described by scholars as being like the "lusty desire" of the material world, but actually this should not be taken as a literal fact. It is simply a way of trying to understand the transcendental situation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"of the material world, but actually this should not be taken as a literal fact. It is simply a way of trying to understand the tr…'
• 14:5414:54, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,176 N In the material world there is no such thing as a lover's wanting to please the senses of his beloved. Actually, in the material world, everyone wants mainly to gratify his own personal senses Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world there is no such thing as a lover's wanting to please the senses of his beloved. Actually, in the material …'
• 14:5114:51, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,738 N Lusty desire' refers to the desire to gratify one's personal senses, and 'transcendental desire' refers to the desire for serving the senses of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lusty desire' refers to the desire to gratify one's personal senses, and 'transcendental desire' refers to the desire for serving…'
• 14:4414:44, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,973 N Extreme desire to serve the Lord is manifest in the transcendental land of Vraja. And it is specifically manifested among the gopis. The gopis' love for Krsna is so elevated that for our understanding it is sometimes explained as being "lusty desire" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"extreme desire to serve the Lord is manifest in the transcendental land of Vraja. And it is specifically manifested among the gop…'
• 14:3914:39, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,625 N The lusty desire of Kubja is described by learned scholars as being "almost lusty desire" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"almost lusty desire"|"the lusty desire of Kubja is described by learned scholars as being"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}…'
• 14:3814:38, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,661 N Her (Kubja's) loving affection for Krsna is called kama-praya, or almost like the gopis' love for Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Her loving affection for Krsna is called kama-praya, or almost like the gopis' love for Krsna"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopal…'
• 14:3614:36, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,007 N Kubja was a hunchbacked woman who also wanted Krsna with a great ecstatic love. But her desire for Krsna was almost mundane, and so her love cannot be compared to the love of the gopis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kubja was a hunchbacked woman who also wanted Krsna with a great ecstatic love. But her desire for Krsna was almost mundane, and …'
• 14:3014:30, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,897 N Even personalities like Lord Brahma, Lord Siva, Manu, the Prajapatis (headed by Daksa), the four Kumaras, Marici, Atri, Angira, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, Bhrgu, Vasistha and even Narada himself could not properly receive the causeless mercy of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even personalities like Lord Brahma, Lord Siva, Manu, the Prajapatis (headed by Daksa), the four Kumaras, Marici, Atri, Angira, P…'
• 14:2514:25, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,238 N In the beginning of creation, Brahma was concerned more or less with increasing the population Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of creation, Brahma was concerned more or less with increasing the population"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopa…'
• 14:2014:20, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,820 N When he (Brahma) saw that Kardama Muni had already begotten nine nice daughters, he was hopeful that through the daughters many children would come who would take charge of the creative principle of the material world. He was therefore happy to see them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when he saw that Kardama Muni had already begotten nine nice daughters, he was hopeful that through the daughters many children w…'
• 14:1514:15, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,258 N If she has a thin waist, a woman is considered very beautiful. All the daughters of Kardama Muni were of the same beautiful feature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If she has a thin waist, a woman is considered very beautiful. All the daughters of Kardama Muni were of the same beautiful featu…'
• 14:1114:11, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,561 N Lord Brahma praised Kardama Muni's nine daughters, saying: All your thin-waisted daughters are certainly very chaste. I am sure they will increase this creation by their own descendants in various ways Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahma then praised Kardama Muni's nine daughters, saying: All your thin-waisted daughters are certainly very chaste. I am s…'
• 14:0514:05, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,953 N Kardama Muni handed over his daughter Kala to Marici, and another daughter, Anasuya, to Atri. He delivered Sraddha to Angira, and Havirbhu to Pulastya. He delivered Gati to Pulaha, the chaste Kriya to Kratu, Khyati to Bhrgu, and Arundhati to Vasistha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni handed over his daughter Kala to Marici, and another daughter, Anasuya, to Atri. He delivered Sraddha to Angira, and…'
• 13:5713:57, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,938 N Prahlada Maharaja had taken birth in the family of Hiranyakasipu, who was the topmost materialist, and since Prahlada was the bona fide heir of his father, the Supreme Lord allowed him to enjoy the kingdom created by his father Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlada Maharaja had taken birth in the family of Hiranyakasipu, who was the topmost materialist, and since Prahlada was the bon…'
• 13:5113:51, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,881 N As ksatriyas, the proper livelihood of the Pandavas was only to rule, and not to accept any other occupation. A brahmana, ksatriya or vaisya will not accept employment for his livelihood under any circumstances Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As ksatriyas, the proper livelihood of the Pandavas was only to rule, and not to accept any other occupation. A brahmana, ksatriy…'
• 13:4613:46, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,274 N At last the Pandavas demanded only five villages, one for each of the five brothers, but that was also refused by the usurpers. This incident led to the War of Kuruksetra. The Battle of Kuruksetra, therefore, was induced by the Kurus, and not the Pandavas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At last the Pandavas demanded only five villages, one for each of the five brothers, but that was also refused by the usurpers. T…'
• 13:4213:42, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,074 N Maharaja Yudhisthira was the rightful heir to his father's kingdom. But just to favor his own sons, headed by Duryodhana, Dhrtarastra, Maharaja Yudhisthira's uncle, adopted various unfair means to cheat his nephews of their rightful share of the kingdom Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Yudhisthira was the rightful heir to his father's kingdom. But just to favor his own sons, headed by Duryodhana, Dhrtara…'
• 13:3913:39, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,231 N The reigning king should be a pious, chivalrous devotee of the Lord and fear personified for the upstarts. He must also leave an heir apparent equally qualified to rule over the innocent citizens Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The reigning king should be a pious, chivalrous devotee of the Lord and fear personified for the upstarts. He must also leave an …'
• 12:3012:30, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,957 N There are two kinds of particular ecstasies (vibhava). One is called the support, and the other is called the awakening. The vibration of Krsna's flute is an example of the awakening, and Lord Krsna Himself is an example of the support Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is called the support, and the other is called the awakening. The vibration of Krsna's flute is an example of the awakening, …'
• 12:2712:27, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,019 N By means of vibhava, anubhava, sattvika and vyabhicari, hearing and chanting are activated, and the devotee is able to taste love for Krsna. Then attachment for Krsna, or permanent ecstasy (sthayi-bhava), becomes the mellow of devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By means of vibhava, anubhava, sattvika and vyabhicari, hearing and chanting are activated, and the devotee is able to taste love…'
• 12:2312:23, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,069 N All these stages (of the gradual development of prema) combined are called sthayibhava, or continuous love of Godhead in devotional service. In addition to these stages, there are vibhava and anubhava Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these stages combined are called sthayibhava, or continuous love of Godhead in devotional service. In addition to these stage…'
• 12:1912:19, 31 October 2012 diff hist +10,316 N There (in the daksina-vibhaga (southern division), of the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu) are also descriptions of the stages known as vibhava, anubhava, sattvika, vyabhicari and sthayi-bhava, all on this high platform of devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are also descriptions of the stages known as vibhava, anubhava, sattvika, vyabhicari and sthayi-bhava, all on this high pla…'
• 12:1412:14, 31 October 2012 diff hist +10,318 N In the daksina-vibhaga (southern division of the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu) there is a general description of the mellow (relationship) called bhakti-rasa, which is derived from devotional service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the daksina-vibhaga (southern division) there is a general description of the mellow (relationship) called bhakti-rasa, which …'
• 12:1112:11, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,660 N To feel the pleasure of the asraya category, Lord Krsna appeared as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to feel the pleasure of the asraya category, Lord Krsna appeared as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopalda…'
• 12:0912:09, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,869 N The transcendental consciousness of the Lord tells Him, "I am Krsna, and I experience pleasure as the visaya. The pleasure enjoyed by Radharani, the asraya, is many times greater than the pleasure I feel" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am Krsna, and I experience pleasure as the visaya. The pleasure enjoyed by Radharani, the asraya, is many times greater than th…'
• 12:0412:04, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,741 N Vibhava is divided into the two categories alambana and uddipana. Alambana may be further divided into asraya and visaya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vibhava is divided into the two categories alambana and uddipana. Alambana may be further divided into asraya and visaya"}} {{not…'
• 12:0112:01, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,724 N Different ingredients are involved in the exchange of love between the asraya (devotee) and visaya (Krsna), which are known as vibhava, anubhava, sattvika and vyabhicari Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Different ingredients are involved in the exchange of love between the asraya and visaya, which are known as vibhava, anubhava, s…'
• 11:5811:58, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,837 N Visaya and asraya are two very significant words relating to the reciprocation between Krsna and His devotee. The devotee is called the asraya, and his beloved, Krsna, is the visaya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Visaya and asraya are two very significant words relating to the reciprocation between Krsna and His devotee. The devotee is call…'
• 11:4211:42, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,566 N The influence of the modes of nature is very strong. The living entity entangled in different types of fruitive activity is like a silkworm trapped in a cocoon. Getting free is very difficult unless he is helped by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the influence of the modes of nature is very strong. The living entity entangled in different types of fruitive activity is like …'
• 11:3911:39, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,577 N The foolish embodied living entity, inept at controlling his senses and mind, is forced to act according to the influence of the modes of material nature, against his desires Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The foolish embodied living entity, inept at controlling his senses and mind, is forced to act according to the influence of the …'
• 11:3811:38, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,694 N He (the foolish embodied living entity, inept at controlling his senses and mind) is like a silkworm that uses its own saliva to create a cocoon and then becomes trapped in it, with no possibility of getting out Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is like a silkworm that uses its own saliva to create a cocoon and then becomes trapped in it, with no possibility of getting …'
• 11:3211:32, 31 October 2012 diff hist +4,979 N The shameless husbands of lowborn sudra women live exactly like animals, and therefore they have no good behavior, cleanliness or regulated life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The shameless husbands of lowborn sudra women live exactly like animals, and therefore they have no good behavior, cleanliness or…'
• 11:2811:28, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,066 N Sudras who could not improve themselves fall into that ocean (filled with pus, stool, urine, mucus, saliva and similar things) and are forced to eat those disgusting things Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sudras who could not improve themselves fall into that ocean and are forced to eat those disgusting things"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
• 11:2511:25, 31 October 2012 diff hist +5,278 N After death, such persons (who have no good behavior, cleanliness or regulated life) are thrown into the hell called Puyoda, where they are put into an ocean filled with pus, stool, urine, mucus, saliva and similar things Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After death, such persons are thrown into the hell called Puyoda, where they are put into an ocean filled with pus, stool, urine,…'
• 11:1711:17, 31 October 2012 diff hist +1,807 N The tongue is described here as the instrument for acquiring knowledge of taste. Because taste is a product of water, there is always saliva on the tongue Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The tongue is described here as the instrument for acquiring knowledge of taste. Because taste is a product of water, there is al…'
• 11:1511:15, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,070 N By the interaction of fire and the visual sensation, the subtle element taste evolves under a superior arrangement. From taste, water is produced, and the tongue, which perceives taste, is also manifested Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the interaction of fire and the visual sensation, the subtle element taste evolves under a superior arrangement. From taste, w…'
• 11:1211:12, 31 October 2012 diff hist +3,079 N When the cobweb is manufactured by the saliva of the spider, the spider does not become impersonal. Similarly, the creation and manifestation of the material or spiritual energy does not render the creator impersonal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the cobweb is manufactured by the saliva of the spider, the spider does not become impersonal. Similarly, the creation and m…'
• 11:0711:07, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,327 N When a man is fast asleep and saliva flows from his mouth and he remains unclean, ghosts then take advantage of his unclean state and haunt his body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a man is fast asleep and saliva flows from his mouth and he remains unclean, ghosts then take advantage of his unclean state…'
• 11:0611:06, 31 October 2012 diff hist +2,150 N The disease of insanity or being haunted by ghosts takes place in an unclean state of existence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The disease of insanity or being haunted by ghosts takes place in an unclean state of existence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGop…'