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11:5011:50, 9 November 2012 diff hist +1,802 N Nadvala, the wife of Caksusa Manu, gave birth to the following faultless sons: Puru, Kutsa, Trita, Dyumna, Satyavan, Rta, Vrata, Agnistoma, Atiratra, Pradyumna, Sibi and Ulmuka Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nadvala, the wife of Caksusa Manu, gave birth to the following faultless sons: Puru, Kutsa, Trita, Dyumna, Satyavan, Rta, Vrata, …'
11:4711:47, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,232 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti has also supported Srila Jiva Gosvami (that there is always a devastation after the end of each and every Manu), and he (Sri Cakravarti) has also quoted from Bhagavatamrta about this inundation after each Manu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti has also supported Srila Jiva Gosvami, and he (Sri Cakravarti) has also quoted from Bhagavatamrta abo…'
11:4211:42, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,035 N Sri Jiva Gosvami has given definite proofs from authoritative scriptures (like Visnu-dharmottara, Markandeya Purana, Harivamsa, etc.) that there is always a devastation after the end of each and every Manu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Jiva Gosvami has given definite proofs from authoritative scriptures (like Visnu-dharmottara, Markandeya Purana, Harivamsa, e…'
11:3911:39, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,760 N This inundation after the period of Caksusa Manu took place in order to show some wonders to Satyavrata Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this inundation after the period of Caksusa Manu took place in order to show some wonders to Satyavrata"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|…'
11:3811:38, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,859 N According to Sripada Sridhara Svami, the original commentator on the Bhagavatam, there is not always a devastation after the change of every Manu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Sripada Sridhara Svami, the original commentator on the Bhagavatam, there is not always a devastation after the chan…'
11:3211:32, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,785 N When there was a complete inundation after the period of the Caksusa Manu and the whole world was deep within water, the Lord (Matsya) accepted the form of a fish and protected Vaivasvata Manu, keeping him up on a boat Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there was a complete inundation after the period of the Caksusa Manu and the whole world was deep within water, the Lord acc…'
11:2611:26, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,834 N In the mediocre category - the human form of life - spiritual consciousness is comparatively awakened. In the superior life forms, spiritual consciousness is fully awakened Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the mediocre category - the human form of life - spiritual consciousness is comparatively awakened. In the superior life forms…'
11:2211:22, 9 November 2012 diff hist +8,722 N Another class of men cannot ascertain what the actual form of the Supreme is, but they agree that there is a Supreme who controls the activities of the ordinary living being. Such philosophers are accepted as mediocre Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another class of men cannot ascertain what the actual form of the Supreme is, but they agree that there is a Supreme who controls…'
11:1711:17, 9 November 2012 diff hist +10,464 N Although he was a great outlaw in the city, Satadhanva was still very much afraid of Krsna's power, and thus when Krsna arrived he became most afraid Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he was a great outlaw in the city, Satadhanva was still very much afraid of Krsna's power, and thus when Krsna arrived h…'
11:1111:11, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,743 N Harsa is described in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu. Harsa is experienced when one finally attains the desired goal of life and consequently becomes very glad Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Harsa is described in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu. Harsa is experienced when one finally attains the desired goal of life and cons…'
11:0811:08, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,982 N When harsa is present, the body shivers, and one's bodily hairs stand on end. There are perspiration, tears and an outburst of passion and madness. The mouth becomes swollen, and one experiences inertia and illusion Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When harsa is present, the body shivers, and one's bodily hairs stand on end. There are perspiration, tears and an outburst of pa…'
11:0411:04, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,056 N When a person attains his desired object and feels very fortunate, the luster of his body increases. Because of his own qualities and feelings of greatness, he does not care for anyone else, and this is called garva, or pride Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person attains his desired object and feels very fortunate, the luster of his body increases. Because of his own qualities…'
11:0111:01, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,226 N In this condition (of garva) one utters prayers and does not reply to others' inquiries. Looking at one's own body, concealing one's desires and not heeding the words of others are symptoms visible in the ecstasy of garva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this condition one utters prayers and does not reply to others' inquiries. Looking at one's own body, concealing one's desires…'
10:4910:49, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,420 N The caste system has a specific purpose. If this scientific system is followed, human society will get the greatest benefit. Heeding this instruction by the Lord, people should serve cows and calves and in return get ample quantities of milk Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The caste system has a specific purpose. If this scientific system is followed, human society will get the greatest benefit. Heed…'
10:4210:42, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,199 N Simply to protect their lives, they hastily fled from their homes, wives, children, animals and household paraphernalia. Paying no heed to all these, the demons simply fled Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply to protect their lives, they hastily fled from their homes, wives, children, animals and household paraphernalia. Paying n…'
10:3910:39, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,466 N A person who in this life is proud of his eminent position, and who heedlessly sacrifices animals simply for material prestige, is put into the hell called Visasana after death. There the assistants of Yamaraja kill him after giving him unlimited pain Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who in this life is proud of his eminent position, and who heedlessly sacrifices animals simply for material prestige, i…'
10:3510:35, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,268 N If his (the foolish materialist 's) father dies, he wants to enjoy his father's property, and if his son dies, he wants to enjoy his son's possessions as well. In either case, he heedlessly tries to enjoy material happiness with the acquired money Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If his father dies, he wants to enjoy his father's property, and if his son dies, he wants to enjoy his son's possessions as well…'
10:3010:30, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,240 N Alas! How wonderful it is that the foolish materialist does not heed the great danger of impending death! He knows that death will surely come, yet he is nevertheless callous and neglectful Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Alas! How wonderful it is that the foolish materialist does not heed the great danger of impending death! He knows that death wil…'
10:2710:27, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,635 N The proud and falsely glorious Daitya paid little heed to the words of Varuna. O dear Vidura, he learned from Narada the whereabouts of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and hurriedly betook himself to the depths of the ocean Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The proud and falsely glorious Daitya paid little heed to the words of Varuna. O dear Vidura, he learned from Narada the whereabo…'
10:2110:21, 9 November 2012 diff hist +8,242 N Today we have got two functions. One function is initiation of a brahmacari, and another function is marriage ceremony of our one disciple Satsvarupa brahmacari and Jadurani brahmacarini Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Today we have got two functions. One function is initiation of a brahmacari, and another function is marriage ceremony of our one…'
10:1810:18, 9 November 2012 diff hist +11,090 N Especially in India, there is no brahmacarini. But here, in your country (America), the boys and girls mix very freely, but just to restrict such free mixing, we think that the unmarried girls should remain separately. That is the contemplation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Especially in India, there is no brahmacarini. But here, in your country, the boys and girls mix very freely, but just to restric…'
10:1310:13, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,678 N Woman, children, brahmana, cow, old men, diseased men, they are to be protected. That is the social order Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"woman, children, brahmana, cow, old men, diseased men, they are to be protected. That is the social order"}} {{notes|}} {{compile…'
10:1110:11, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,987 N Just like there are some nation still now, protectorate. America is protecting. America is a big nation, and protecting another small nation. That does not mean they have no independence. They are also independent. They are acting like that Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just like there are some nation still now, protectorate. America is protecting. America is a big nation, and protecting another s…'
10:0610:06, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,424 N No independence does not meant that he has no independence to act. No. She has got. But under the protection Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No independence does not meant that he has no independence to act. No. She has got. But under the protection"}} {{notes|}} {{comp…'
09:4309:43, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,705 N According to Vedic system, there is no independent life of woman. Na stri svatantryam arhati. Manu-samhita, that "Stri" - stri means woman - "should not be allowed independence." They should be given all protection. That's a very nice system Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Stri"|"They should be given all protection. That's a very nice system"|"according to Vedic system, there is no independent life o…'
09:3909:39, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,877 N When he is old enough, then the husband leaves the home and gives charge to the elderly son: "My dear boys, take charge of your mother." So she is always in charge of somebody Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear boys, take charge of your mother"|"So she is always in charge of somebody"|"when he is old enough, then the husband leave…'
09:3509:35, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,839 N He (the father) should find out some suitable boys and give in charity: "My dear boy, take charge of this girl. So long she was under my charge. Now it is under your charge." So where is the brahmacarini? There is no question of brahmacarini Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should find out some suitable boys and give in charity"|"My dear boy, take charge of this girl. So long she was under my charg…'
09:3309:33, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,746 N Striyah sudras tatha vaisyah. A woman is meant for being protected. So long she is not young, she is under the protection of the father. And as soon as she is young, she is given in charge, in charity. Kanya-dana. Dana means charity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Striyah sudras tatha vaisyah. A woman is meant for being protected. So long she is not young, she is under the protection of the …'
09:2809:28, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,641 N According to Vedic system, no girl should be allowed remaining unmarried. So there is no question of brahmacarini. Every girl is supposed to be married. That is the Vedic system Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Vedic system, no girl should be allowed remaining unmarried. So there is no question of brahmacarini. Every girl is …'
09:2609:26, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,793 N Brahmacarini is not allowed in the sastra. Where is the question of brahmacarini? Because according to Vedic system, as soon as a girl is fourteen years old or sixteen years old, she is at once married Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmacarini is not allowed in the sastra. Where is the question of brahmacarini? Because according to Vedic system, as soon as a…'
09:2009:20, 9 November 2012 diff hist +6,501 N By nature they (women) are not very pure, nor are they very much attached to auspicious activities. Therefore, how wonderful it is that these women have developed transcendental love for Krsna, the Lord of all mystic yogis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by nature they are not very pure, nor are they very much attached to auspicious activities. Therefore, how wonderful it is that t…'
09:0909:09, 9 November 2012 diff hist +5,976 N According to Vedic injunction, women are not allowed to undergo the purificatory process of initiation by the sacred thread, nor are they advised to undergo the strict disciplinary procedures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Vedic injunction, women are not allowed to undergo the purificatory process of initiation by the sacred thread"}} {{…'
09:0809:08, 9 November 2012 diff hist +5,664 N According to Vedic injunction, women are not allowed to undergo the purificatory process of initiation by the sacred thread, nor are they very expert in discussing the philosophy of self-realization Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Vedic injunction, women are not allowed to undergo the purificatory process of initiation by the sacred thread"|"nor…'

16:2616:26, 8 November 2012 diff hist +4,341 N At the end of Brahma's life, selected personalities go back home, back to Godhead. Dhruva Maharaja is one of them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the end of Brahma's life, selected personalities go back home, back to Godhead. Dhruva Maharaja is one of them"}} {{notes|}} {…'
16:2316:23, 8 November 2012 diff hist +4,535 N No one has ever ruled this planet (the polestar), which is surrounded by all the solar systems, planets and stars Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one has ever ruled this planet, which is surrounded by all the solar systems, planets and stars"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Madhu…'
16:2116:21, 8 November 2012 diff hist +4,727 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead continued: My dear Dhruva, I shall award you the glowing planet known as the polestar, which will continue to exist even after the dissolution at the end of the millennium Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead continued: My dear Dhruva, I shall award you the glowing planet known as the polestar, which w…'
16:1716:17, 8 November 2012 diff hist +4,508 N All the luminaries in the sky circumambulate this planet (the polestar), just as bulls tread around a central pole for the purpose of crushing grains Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the luminaries in the sky circumambulate this planet, just as bulls tread around a central pole for the purpose of crushing g…'
16:1416:14, 8 November 2012 diff hist +2,420 N In the North and South Poles of this planet there are sometimes no divisions of day and night; similarly, when the sunlight does not approach the different planets within the universe, there is no distinction between day and night Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the North and South Poles of this planet there are sometimes no divisions of day and night; similarly, when the sunlight does …'
16:1116:11, 8 November 2012 diff hist +2,714 N By such mercy (krpa-siddha), even if a devotee is dumb he can speak or write to glorify the Lord splendidly, even if lame he can cross mountains, and even if blind he can see the stars in the sky Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By such mercy, even if a devotee is dumb he can speak or write to glorify the Lord splendidly, even if lame he can cross mountain…'
16:0616:06, 8 November 2012 diff hist +4,573 N Sadhana-siddha refers to one who has become a devotee by regular execution of the regulative principles mentioned in the sastras, as ordered and directed by the spiritual master Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sadhana-siddha refers to one who has become a devotee by regular execution of the regulative principles mentioned in the sastras,…'
16:0316:03, 8 November 2012 diff hist +4,203 N There are two kinds of highly elevated devotees, called sadhana-siddha and krpa-siddha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of highly elevated devotees, called sadhana-siddha and krpa-siddha"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {…'
15:5815:58, 8 November 2012 diff hist +2,619 N In order to follow in his (Prahlada's) footsteps, saintly persons will try to emulate his character by practicing freedom from animosity, just as the purifying processes rectify gold of inferior quality Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to follow in his footsteps, saintly persons will try to emulate his character by practicing freedom from animosity, just…'
15:5315:53, 8 November 2012 diff hist +2,210 N The demigods and demons worked almost madly for the nectar, encouraged by the Lord, who was above and below the mountain and who had entered the demigods, the demons, Vasuki and the mountain itself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods and demons worked almost madly for the nectar, encouraged by the Lord, who was above and below the mountain and who …'
15:5115:51, 8 November 2012 diff hist +2,281 N Because of the strength of the demigods and demons, the ocean of milk was so powerfully agitated that all the alligators in the water were very much perturbed. Nonetheless the churning of the ocean continued Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of the strength of the demigods and demons, the ocean of milk was so powerfully agitated that all the alligators in the w…'
15:4815:48, 8 November 2012 diff hist +2,127 N Even a demigod cannot approach the Supreme Person unless he is a devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even if one is an animal he can approach the Personality of Godhead in devotional service, whereas even a demigod cannot approach…'
15:3915:39, 8 November 2012 diff hist +10,692 N He (Nimai Pandita) then resolved to be a citizen of the world by cutting His connection with His particular family, caste and creed, and with this resolution He embraced the position of a sannyasi at Katwa, under the guidance of Kesava Bharati Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He then resolved to be a citizen of the world by cutting His connection with His particular family, caste and creed, and with thi…'
15:3415:34, 8 November 2012 diff hist +1,934 N Junior Haridasa had made his resolution and had thus entered the waters at the confluence of the Yamuna and Ganges. Hearing these details, Srivasa Thakura and the other devotees were very surprised Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Junior Haridasa had made his resolution and had thus entered the waters at the confluence of the Yamuna and Ganges. Hearing these…'
15:3115:31, 8 November 2012 diff hist +2,116 N Lord Nityananda Svarupa formerly appeared as Laksmana and served Lord Ramacandra as His younger brother Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Nityananda Svarupa formerly appeared as Laksmana and served Lord Ramacandra as His younger brother"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|…'
15:2815:28, 8 November 2012 diff hist +1,467 N The activities of Lord Rama were full of suffering, but Laksmana, of His own accord, tolerated that suffering Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The activities of Lord Rama were full of suffering, but Laksmana, of His own accord, tolerated that suffering"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
15:2615:26, 8 November 2012 diff hist +1,577 N As a younger brother He (Laksmana) could not stop Lord Rama from His resolution, and so He remained silent, although unhappy in His mind Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a younger brother He could not stop Lord Rama from His resolution, and so He remained silent, although unhappy in His mind"}} …'

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