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16:0116:01, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,497 N As He (Lord Varahadeva) shook His body, this very hair fell and turned into blades of evergreen kusa grass and kasa (another kind of grass used for mats), by means of which the sages worshiped Lord Visnu after defeating the demons Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As He shook His body, this very hair fell and turned into blades of evergreen kusa grass and kasa (another kind of grass used for…'
15:5815:58, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,953 N Any place directly connected with the Supreme Lord is called pitha-sthana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any place directly connected with the Supreme Lord is called pitha-sthana"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL…'
15:5615:56, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,162 N Barhismati, the capital of Svayambhuva Manu, was exalted not because the city was very rich in wealth and opulence, but because the hairs of Lord Varaha fell at this very spot Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Barhismati, the capital of Svayambhuva Manu, was exalted not because the city was very rich in wealth and opulence, but because t…'
15:5415:54, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,337 N These hairs of the Lord (Varahadeva) later grew as green grass, and the sages used to worship the Lord with that grass after the time when the Lord killed the demon Hiranyaksa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These hairs of the Lord later grew as green grass, and the sages used to worship the Lord with that grass after the time when the…'
15:4915:49, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,668 N The great sages had no skyscrapers, but the hermitages were so beautiful that the King (Svayambhuva Manu) was very much pleased at the sight Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sages had no skyscrapers, but the hermitages were so beautiful that the King was very much pleased at the sight"}} {{no…'
15:4815:48, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,679 N While passing through the rsi-kulas the King (Svayambhuva Manu) and his party were very much satisfied with the beauty of the cottages and hermitages Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While passing through the rsi-kulas the King and his party were very much satisfied with the beauty of the cottages and hermitage…'
15:4515:45, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,048 N In India there are still many magnificent places for spiritual understanding; there are many rsis and saintly persons living in nice cottages on the banks of the Ganges and Yamuna for purposes of spiritual cultivation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India there are still many magnificent places for spiritual understanding; there are many rsis and saintly persons living in n…'
15:4215:42, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,979 N As cities are constructed in the modern age with great engineering and architectural craftsmanship, so in days gone by there were neighborhoods called rsi-kulas, where great saintly persons resided Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As cities are constructed in the modern age with great engineering and architectural craftsmanship, so in days gone by there were…'
15:3915:39, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,868 N After asking and obtaining the great sage's (Kardama Muni's) permission to leave, the monarch (Svayambhuva Manu) mounted his chariot with his wife (Satarupa) and started for his capital, followed by his retinue Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After asking and obtaining the great sage's permission to leave, the monarch mounted his chariot with his wife and started for hi…'
15:3515:35, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,797 N Along the way he (Svayambhuva Manu) saw the prosperity of the tranquil seers' beautiful hermitages on both the charming banks of the Sarasvati, the river so agreeable to saintly persons Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Along the way he saw the prosperity of the tranquil seers' beautiful hermitages on both the charming banks of the Sarasvati, the …'
15:3115:31, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,863 N The word amba is significant. A father sometimes addresses his daughter in affection as "mother" and sometimes as "my darling." Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A father sometimes addresses his daughter in affection as"|"and sometimes as"|"my darling"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}…'
15:2915:29, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,216 N The feeling of separation occurs because until the daughter is married she remains the daughter of the father, but after her marriage she is no longer claimed as a daughter in the family; she must go to the husband's house Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The feeling of separation occurs because until the daughter is married she remains the daughter of the father, but after her marr…'
15:2715:27, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,813 N After marriage she (the daughter) becomes the property of the husband Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after marriage she becomes the property of the husband"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|09Nov12}…'
15:2615:26, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,332 N According to Manu-samhita, a woman is never independent. She must remain the property of the father while she is not married, and she must remain the property of the husband until she is elderly and has grown-up children of her own Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Manu-samhita, a woman is never independent. She must remain the property of the father while she is not married, and…'
15:2415:24, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,395 N In old age, when the husband has taken sannyasa and left home, she remains the property of the sons. A woman is always dependent, either upon the father, husband or elderly sons. That will be exhibited in the life of Devahuti Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In old age, when the husband has taken sannyasa and left home, she remains the property of the sons. A woman is always dependent,…'
15:1715:17, 9 November 2012 diff hist +472 N Devahuti's father (Svayambhuva Manu) handed over responsibility for her to the husband, Kardama Muni, and in the same way, Kardama Muni also left home, giving the responsibility to his son, Kapiladeva Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahuti's father handed over responsibility for her to the husband, Kardama Muni, and in the same way, Kardama Muni also left ho…'
15:1415:14, 9 November 2012 diff hist +628 N The Emperor (Svayambhuva Manu) was unable to bear the separation of his daughter (Devahuti). Therefore tears poured from his eyes again and again, drenching his daughter's head as he cried, "My dear mother! My dear daughter!" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear mother! My dear daughter"|"The Emperor was unable to bear the separation of his daughter. Therefore tears poured from his…'
15:0615:06, 9 November 2012 diff hist +713 N Relieved of his responsibility by handing over his daughter (Devahuti) to a suitable man (Kardama Muni), Svayambhuva Manu, his mind agitated by feelings of separation, embraced his affectionate daughter with both his arms Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"relieved of his responsibility by handing over his daughter to a suitable man, Svayambhuva Manu, his mind agitated by feelings of…'
15:0315:03, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,654 N All things befitting the marriage ceremony of an emperor's daughter were awarded to Kardama Muni, who was until now observing celibacy as a brahmacari. The bride, Devahuti, was very richly dressed with ornaments and clothing Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All things befitting the marriage ceremony of an emperor's daughter were awarded to Kardama Muni, who was until now observing cel…'
15:0015:00, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,538 N Kardama Muni was married with full opulence to a qualified wife (Devahuti) and was endowed with the necessary paraphernalia for household life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni was married with full opulence to a qualified wife and was endowed with the necessary paraphernalia for household li…'
14:5814:58, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,718 N In the Vedic way of marriage a dowry is still given to the bridegroom by the father of the bride; even in poverty-stricken India there are marriages where hundreds and thousands of rupees are spent for a dowry Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic way of marriage such a dowry is still given to the bridegroom by the father of the bride; even in poverty-stricken I…'
14:5514:55, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,705 N The dowry system is not illegal, as some have tried to prove. The dowry is a gift given to the daughter by the father to show good will, and it is compulsory Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The dowry system is not illegal, as some have tried to prove. The dowry is a gift given to the daughter by the father to show goo…'
14:5314:53, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,628 N In rare cases where the father is completely unable to give a dowry, it is enjoined that he must at least give a fruit and a flower Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In rare cases where the father is completely unable to give a dowry, it is enjoined that he must at least give a fruit and a flow…'
14:4914:49, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,923 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita, God can also be pleased even by a fruit and a flower. When there is financial inability and no question of accumulating a dowry by another means, one can give a fruit and flower for the satisfaction of the bridegroom Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gita, God can also be pleased even by a fruit and a flower. When there is financial inability and no questi…'
14:4314:43, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,423 N Empress Satarupa lovingly gave most valuable presents, suitable for the occasion, such as jewelry, clothes and household articles, in dowry to the bride (Devahuti) and bridegroom (Kardama Muni) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Empress Satarupa lovingly gave most valuable presents, suitable for the occasion, such as jewelry, clothes and household articles…'
14:3914:39, 9 November 2012 diff hist +1,826 N After having unmistakably known the decision of the Queen (Satarupa), as well as that of Devahuti, the Emperor (Svayambhuva Manu) most gladly gave his daughter to the sage (Kardama Muni), whose host of virtues was equaled by hers Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After having unmistakably known the decision of the Queen, as well as that of Devahuti, the Emperor most gladly gave his daughter…'
14:3414:34, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,595 N Kardama Muni was fully absorbed in Krsna consciousness because as soon as he became silent, he at once began to think of Lord Visnu. That is the way of Krsna consciousness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni was fully absorbed in Krsna consciousness because as soon as he became silent, he at once began to think of Lord Vis…'
14:1614:16, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,765 N The sage Kardama said this much only and then became silent, thinking of his worshipable Lord Visnu, who has a lotus on His navel. As he silently smiled, his face captured the mind of Devahuti, who began to meditate upon the great sage Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama said this much only and then became silent, thinking of his worshipable Lord Visnu, who has a lotus on His navel. As he s…'
14:1014:10, 9 November 2012 diff hist +5,746 N Kardama Muni expressed his desire for a very beautiful wife to Emperor Svayambhuva and accepted the Emperor's daughter for marriage Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni expressed his desire for a very beautiful wife to Emperor Svayambhuva and accepted the Emperor's daughter for marria…'
14:0414:04, 9 November 2012 diff hist +5,946 N Kardama Muni said: I shall accept this chaste girl (Devahuti) as my wife, on the condition that after she bears semen from my body, I shall accept the life of devotional service accepted by the most perfect human beings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I shall accept this chaste girl as my wife, on the condition that after she bears semen from my body, I shall accept the life of …'
13:5913:59, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,646 N Kardama Muni praised the beauty and qualification of Devahuti in different ways. Devahuti was actually the ornament of all ornamented beautiful girls Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni praised the beauty and qualification of Devahuti in different ways. Devahuti was actually the ornament of all orname…'
13:5313:53, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,926 N Kardama Muni, although a great sage, was not a denizen of the heavenly planets, but it is mentioned in the previous verse that Visvavasu, who came from heaven, was also attracted by the beauty of Devahuti Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni, although a great sage, was not a denizen of the heavenly planets, but it is mentioned in the previous verse that Vi…'
13:5113:51, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,030 N Besides her (Devahuti's) personal beauty, she was the daughter of Emperor Svayambhuva and sister of King Uttanapada. Who could refuse the hand of such a girl? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Besides her personal beauty, she was the daughter of Emperor Svayambhuva and sister of King Uttanapada. Who could refuse the hand…'
13:4713:47, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,752 N Kardama Muni said: Those who have not worshiped the gracious feet of the goddess of fortune cannot even perceive her (Devahuti), yet she has come of her own accord to seek my hand Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who have not worshiped the gracious feet of the goddess of fortune cannot even perceive her, yet she has come of her own ac…'
13:4013:40, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,695 N What wise man would not welcome her (Devahuti), the very ornament of womanhood, the beloved daughter of Svayambhuva Manu and sister of Uttanapada? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What wise man would not welcome her, the very ornament of womanhood, the beloved daughter of Svayambhuva Manu and sister of Uttan…'
13:3713:37, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,160 N The Gandharva Visvavasu was bewildered by her (Devahuti's) beauty and by hearing the sound of her ankle bangles, and being captivated by the sound and beauty, he fell down (from his airplane) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Gandharva Visvavasu was bewildered by her beauty and by hearing the sound of her ankle bangles, and being captivated by the s…'
13:3413:34, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,319 N She (Devahuti) was seen from the flying airplane. This indicates that the palace was very high, otherwise how could one see her from an airplane? Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"she was seen from the flying airplane. This indicates that the palace was very high, otherwise how could one see her from an airp…'
13:3213:32, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,081 N Ball playing and other such pleasures were not meant for ordinary women and girls; only princesses like Devahuti could indulge in such sports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ball playing and other such pleasures were not meant for ordinary women and girls; only princesses like Devahuti could indulge in…'
12:3412:34, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,281 N The Gandharva Visvavasu, while flying in the sky, could see Devahuti playing ball on the roof of the palace. Ball playing was also current, but aristocratic girls would not play in a public place Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Gandharva Visvavasu, while flying in the sky, could see Devahuti playing ball on the roof of the palace. Ball playing was als…'
12:3112:31, 9 November 2012 diff hist +2,808 N She (Devahuti) was indeed beautiful with her tinkling ankle bells and her eyes moving to and fro Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"she was indeed beautiful with her tinkling ankle bells and her eyes moving to and fro"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{…'
12:2912:29, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,241 N Kardama Muni said: I have heard that Visvavasu, the great Gandharva, his mind stupefied with infatuation, fell from his airplane after seeing your (Svayambhuva Manu's) daughter (Devahuti) playing with a ball on the roof of the palace Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have heard that Visvavasu, the great Gandharva, his mind stupefied with infatuation, fell from his airplane after seeing your d…'
12:2312:23, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,990 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura comments that although it was daytime for Lord Brahma, Brahma felt sleepy for a short time by the supreme will of the Lord. This short period is regarded as Lord Brahma's night Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura comments that although it was daytime for Lord Brahma, Brahma felt sleepy for a short time by…'
12:2112:21, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,698 N Brahma's night takes place when Brahma goes to sleep, but in the daytime there are fourteen Manus, one of whom is Caksusa Manu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahma's night takes place when Brahma goes to sleep, but in the daytime there are fourteen Manus, one of whom is Caksusa Manu"}}…'
12:1812:18, 9 November 2012 diff hist +3,588 N Because Agastya Muni cursed Svayambhuva Manu, during the time of Svayambhuva Manu a devastation took place. This devastation is mentioned in the Matsya Purana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Agastya Muni cursed Svayambhuva Manu, during the time of Svayambhuva Manu a devastation took place. This devastation is m…'
12:1612:16, 9 November 2012 diff hist +4,044 N At the end of Manu's time there is not necessarily a devastation, but at the end of the Caksusa-manvantara, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, by His illusory energy, wanted to show Satyavrata the effects of devastation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the end of Manu's time there is not necessarily a devastation, but at the end of the Caksusa-manvantara, the Supreme Personali…'
12:1112:11, 9 November 2012 diff hist +5,599 N King Satyavrata became the son of the sun-god and was known as Sraddhadeva. He was established as Manu by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Satyavrata later became the son of the sun-god and was known as Sraddhadeva. He was established as Manu by the Supreme Perso…'
12:0712:07, 9 November 2012 diff hist +1,803 N As soon as Caitanya Mahaprabhu heard this stanza (My (Radharani's) feeling is like this: My mind burns day and night, and I can get no rest. If there were someplace I could go to meet Krsna, I would immediately fly there), His mind went to pieces Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as Caitanya Mahaprabhu heard this stanza, His mind went to pieces"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL…'
12:0112:01, 9 November 2012 diff hist +5,596 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead took the incarnation of a fish (Matsya) at the beginning of the period of Svayambhuva Manu and saved the Vedas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead took the incarnation of a fish at the beginning of the period of Svayambhuva Manu and saved th…'
11:5711:57, 9 November 2012 diff hist +5,969 N During the reign of Caksusa Manu there was a king named Satyavrata, who was a great pious ruler. To save him, the Lord appeared as the fish incarnation (Matsya) for a second time Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the reign of Caksusa Manu there was a king named Satyavrata, who was a great pious ruler. To save him, the Lord appeared a…'
11:5211:52, 9 November 2012 diff hist +1,565 N During the reign of Caksusa Manu, the King of heaven was known as Mantradruma. Among the demigods were the Apyas, and among the great sages were Havisman and Viraka Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the reign of Caksusa Manu, the King of heaven was known as Mantradruma. Among the demigods were the Apyas, and among the g…'

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