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10:4210:42, 22 November 2012 diff hist +4,978 N The Ganges River is known by many names, such as the Bhagirathi and the Jahnavi. It purifies Dhruvaloka and the planets of the seven sages because both Dhruva and the sages have no other desire than to serve the Lord's lotus feet Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Ganges River is known by many names, such as the Bhagirathi and the Jahnavi. It purifies Dhruvaloka and the planets of the se…'
10:3910:39, 22 November 2012 diff hist +4,992 N These drops of water (on the head of Lord Siva) are the sacred Ganges River. It first flows onto the heavenly planets, which are located on the soles of Lord Visnu's feet Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These drops of water are the sacred Ganges River. It first flows onto the heavenly planets, which are located on the soles of Lor…'
10:3510:35, 22 November 2012 diff hist +5,357 N With two steps, Lord Vamana covered all three planetary systems Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With two steps, Lord Vamana covered all three planetary systems and pierced the covering of the universe with the toes of His lef…'
10:3110:31, 22 November 2012 diff hist +4,715 N The Seventeenth Chapter (of the fifth canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam) describes the origin of the Ganges River and how it flows in and around Ilavrta-varsa Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Seventeenth Chapter describes the origin of the Ganges River and how it flows in and around Ilavrta-varsa"}} {{notes|}} {{com…'
10:2710:27, 22 November 2012 diff hist +5,064 N Lord Visnu once approached Bali Maharaja while the King was performing a sacrifice. The Lord appeared before him as Trivikrama, or Vamana, and begged alms from the King in the form of three steps of land Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Visnu once approached Bali Maharaja while the King was performing a sacrifice. The Lord appeared before him as Trivikrama, o…'
10:2410:24, 22 November 2012 diff hist +5,035 N The Ganges River, emanating from the lotus feet of the Lord, inundates the heavenly planets, especially the moon, and then flows through Brahmapuri atop Mount Meru Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Ganges River, emanating from the lotus feet of the Lord, inundates the heavenly planets, especially the moon, and then flows …'
10:1910:19, 22 November 2012 diff hist +5,573 N Bhadrasva: It is a tract of land near Meru Parvata, and it extends from Gandha-madana Parvata to the saltwater ocean. There is a description of this varsa in the Mahabharata. The description was narrated by Sanjaya to Dhrtarastra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhadrasva: It is a tract of land near Meru Parvata, and it extends from Gandha-madana Parvata to the saltwater ocean. There is a …'
10:1410:14, 22 November 2012 diff hist +3,748 N Association with pounds-and-shillings men, or visayis, materialists who are simply interested in sense gratification, pollutes one's mind and hampers continuous remembrance of Lord Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"association with pounds-and-shillings men, or visayis, materialists who are simply interested in sense gratification, pollutes on…'
10:0610:06, 22 November 2012 diff hist +3,600 N The sastras state, smartavyah satatam visnuh: in devotional life one should always remember Lord Visnu. Srila Sukadeva Gosvami also advised Maharaja Pariksit, smartavyo nityasah Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sastras state, smartavyah satatam visnuh: in devotional life one should always remember Lord Visnu. Srila Sukadeva Gosvami al…'
10:0010:00, 22 November 2012 diff hist +3,239 N Formerly brahmanas would not accept charity from a person unless he were very pious. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu gave this instruction for all spiritual masters Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, therefore, brahmanas would not accept charity from a person unless he were very pious. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu gave th…'
09:5709:57, 22 November 2012 diff hist +2,954 N According to the Vedic system, one should give charity to sannyasis and brahmanas because one who thus gives charity becomes free from sinful activities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic system, one should give charity to sannyasis and brahmanas because one who thus gives charity becomes free…'
09:5409:54, 22 November 2012 diff hist +3,253 N In fact, a Vaisnava should not even accept charity or food from persons who do not follow the rules and regulations of the Vaisnava principles Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In fact, a Vaisnava should not even accept charity or food from persons who do not follow the rules and regulations of the Vaisna…'
09:5209:52, 22 November 2012 diff hist +2,929 N Advaita Acarya, My spiritual master, should never accept charity from rich men or kings, because if a spiritual master accepts money or grains from such materialists his mind becomes polluted Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advaita Acarya, My spiritual master, should never accept charity from rich men or kings, because if a spiritual master accepts mo…'
09:3909:39, 22 November 2012 diff hist +355 N Thus (when one's mind is polluted, it is very difficult to remember Krsna, and when remembrance of Lord Krsna is hampered, one's life is unproductive) one becomes unpopular in the eyes of the people in general, for this damages his religiosity and fame Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus one becomes unpopular in the eyes of the people in general, for this damages his religiosity and fame"}} {{notes|}} {{compil…'
09:3809:38, 22 November 2012 diff hist +3,371 N When one's mind is polluted, it is very difficult to remember Krsna, and when remembrance of Lord Krsna is hampered, one's life is unproductive Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one's mind is polluted, it is very difficult to remember Krsna, and when remembrance of Lord Krsna is hampered, one's life i…'
09:3309:33, 22 November 2012 diff hist +5,882 N Krsna is actually present everywhere. The Vaisnava, therefore, marks his body with temples of Visnu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is actually present everywhere. The Vaisnava, therefore, marks his body with temples of Visnu"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Madh…'
09:3109:31, 22 November 2012 diff hist +4,082 N Mayavadi philosophers, being educated in paltry knowledge, think all sorts of Brahman realization one and the same and do not consider varieties. But although Krsna is everywhere, by His inconceivable potency He is simultaneously not everywhere Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mayavadi philosophers, being educated in paltry knowledge, think all sorts of Brahman realization one and the same and do not con…'
09:2609:26, 22 November 2012 diff hist +2,396 N Lord Krsna is always present everywhere, but when He is not present before our eyes, He is said to be aprakata, or unmanifested Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Krsna is always present everywhere, but when He is not present before our eyes, He is said to be aprakata, or unmanifested"}…'
09:1409:14, 22 November 2012 diff hist +3,026 N Maya tatam idam sarvam jagad avyakta-murtina: Krsna is everywhere in His impersonal form, and everything rests upon Him. Nonetheless, na caham tesv avasthitah: Krsna is not everywhere Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"maya tatam idam sarvam jagad avyakta-murtina: Krsna is everywhere in His impersonal form, and everything rests upon Him. Nonethel…'
09:0909:09, 22 November 2012 diff hist +11,655 N It is said in the Vedic literature that innumerable universes issue forth when Maha-Visnu exhales in His yoga-nidra and that innumerable universes enter His body when He inhales Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the Vedic literature that innumerable universes issue forth when Maha-Visnu exhales in His yoga-nidra and that innu…'

14:5314:53, 21 November 2012 diff hist +7,739 N When Yogamaya, the supreme power of the supremely powerful Personality of Godhead, transferred Lord Sesa from the womb of Devaki to the womb of Rohini, both Devaki and Rohini were under Yogamaya's spell, which is called yoga-nidra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Yogamaya, the supreme power of the supremely powerful Personality of Godhead, transferred Lord Sesa from the womb of Devaki …'
14:4714:47, 21 November 2012 diff hist +3,395 N The stage of self-realization is called yoga-nidra. All material activities appear to be a dream when one is spiritually awakened. Thus yoga-nidra may be explained to be Yogamaya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The stage of self-realization is called yoga-nidra. All material activities appear to be a dream when one is spiritually awakened…'
14:4014:40, 21 November 2012 diff hist +4,540 N The practice of yoga is similar to the yoga-nidra of Maha-visnu. Yogis are advised to keep their eyes half closed, but this state is not at all one of sleep, although imitation yogis, especially in the modern age, manifest their so-called yoga by sleeping Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The practice of yoga is similar to the yoga-nidra of Maha-visnu. Yogis are advised to keep their eyes half closed, but this state…'
14:2814:28, 21 November 2012 diff hist +4,344 N The Supreme Lord rests in yoga-nidra, as previously discussed. And because He sleeps, naturally He must breathe, and the Brahma-samhita confirms that within His breathing period innumerable Brahmas take birth and die Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Lord rests in yoga-nidra, as previously discussed. And because He sleeps, naturally He must breathe, and the Brahma-s…'
14:2414:24, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,720 N Whenever the word yoga is used it should be understood to refer to that which is transcendental. In the transcendental stage all activities are always present, and they are glorified by prayers of great sages like Bhrgu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whenever the word yoga is used it should be understood to refer to that which is transcendental. In the transcendental stage all …'
14:1914:19, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,516 N We should not understand the sleeping condition of the Lord to be the same as our sleep. Here the word yoga-nidra is specifically mentioned, which indicates that the Lord's sleeping condition is also a manifestation of His internal potency Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should not understand the sleeping condition of the Lord to be the same as our sleep. Here the word yoga-nidra is specifically…'
14:0914:09, 21 November 2012 diff hist +4,204 N In the Brahma-samhita it is said that all the material manifestations with innumerable universes appear and disappear with the breathing of Maha-visnu lying in yoga-nidra, or mystic sleep Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Brahma-samhita"|"it is said that all the material manifestations with innumerable universes appear and disappear with the …'
14:0214:02, 21 November 2012 diff hist +4,401 N The first purusa incarnation of Govinda, Lord Krsna, known as the Maha-visnu, goes into a yoga-nidra mystic sleep, and the innumerable universes are situated in potency in each and every hair hole of His transcendental body Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first purusa incarnation of Govinda, Lord Krsna, known as the Maha-visnu, goes into a yoga-nidra mystic sleep, and the innume…'
13:5413:54, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,956 N The duration of a day in the life of Brahma is 4,320,000,000 solar years. This is stated also in the Bhagavad-gita. And for this same period Brahmaji rests at night in yoga-nidra within the body of the Garbhodakasayi Visnu, the generator of Brahma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The duration of a day in the life of Brahma is 4,320,000,000 solar years. This is stated also in the Bhagavad-gita. And for this …'
11:5611:56, 21 November 2012 diff hist +247 N When Krsna approached him (the King of Kosala), he offered the Lord a suitable sitting place and articles for reception. Everything appeared very elegant. Krsna also offered him respectful obeisances, thinking him to be His future father-in-law Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|}} {{goal|1}} {{first|21Nov12}} {{last|21Nov12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=0…'
11:5511:55, 21 November 2012 diff hist +1,909 N Bali Maharaja saw his grandfather Prahlada Maharaja, the most fortunate personality, whose dark body resembled black ointment for the eyes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Maharaja saw his grandfather Prahlada Maharaja, the most fortunate personality, whose dark body resembled black ointment for…'
11:5311:53, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,058 N His (Prahlada Maharaja's) tall, elegant figure was dressed in yellow garments, he had long arms, and his beautiful eyes were like the petals of a lotus. He was very dear and pleasing to everyone Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His tall, elegant figure was dressed in yellow garments, he had long arms, and his beautiful eyes were like the petals of a lotus…'
11:4811:48, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,429 N Maharaja Pariksit is distinguished from his grandfather Arjuna, for black horses pulled his chariot instead of white horses. He marked his flag with the mark of a lion, and his grandfather marked his with the mark of Hanumanji Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Pariksit is distinguished from his grandfather Arjuna, for black horses pulled his chariot instead of white horses. He m…'
11:4611:46, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,618 N A royal procession like that of Maharaja Pariksit surrounded by well-decorated chariots, cavalry, elephants, infantry and band not only is pleasing to the eyes, but also is a sign of a civilization that is aesthetic even on the fighting front Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A royal procession like that of Maharaja Pariksit surrounded by well-decorated chariots, cavalry, elephants, infantry and band no…'
11:3911:39, 21 November 2012 diff hist +6,097 N Duryodhana was illusioned by this craftsmanship (of the demon Maya Danava), and when crossing water, thinking it to be land, he fell in. When Duryodhana, out of his foolishness, had thus fallen, the queens enjoyed the incident by laughing Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Duryodhana was illusioned by this craftsmanship, and when crossing water, thinking it to be land, he fell in. When Duryodhana, ou…'
11:3511:35, 21 November 2012 diff hist +5,949 N By the craftsmanship of the demon Maya, the palace (Yudhisthira's palace) was so decorated in different places that one who did not know the tricks would consider water to be land and land to be water Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the craftsmanship of the demon Maya, the palace was so decorated in different places that one who did not know the tricks woul…'
11:2711:27, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,095 N One who can talk and dress himself very artistically is called vidagdha. This exemplary characteristic was visible in the personality of Sri Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who can talk and dress himself very artistically is called vidagdha. This exemplary characteristic was visible in the persona…'
11:2511:25, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,382 N Radharani said: "My dear friend, just see how Krsna has nicely composed songs and how He dances and speaks funny words and plays on His flute, wearing such nice garlands" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear friend, just see how Krsna has nicely composed songs and how He dances and speaks funny words and plays on His flute, wea…'
11:1711:17, 21 November 2012 diff hist +3,097 N All important personalities from different parts of the universe upon beholding Krsna, considered that the Creator had ended all of His craftsmanship in the creation of this particular body of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All important personalities from different parts of the universe"|"considered that the Creator had ended all of His craftsmanship…'
11:0911:09, 21 November 2012 diff hist +6,665 N Krsna, the son of Devaki, is the last word in superexcellence and beauty, when He is among the gopis He appears even more beautiful - like a sublime jewel set among divine golden craftsmanship Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna, the son of Devaki, is the last word in superexcellence and beauty, when He is among the gopis He appears even more beautif…'
11:0311:03, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,085 N Konarka, generally known as Arka-tirtha, is a temple of Lord Surya, the sun-god. It is situated on the seashore, nineteen miles north of Jagannatha Puri Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Konarka, generally known as Arka-tirtha, is a temple of Lord Surya, the sun-god. It is situated on the seashore, nineteen miles n…'
11:0111:01, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,028 N It (Konarka, generally known as Arka-tirtha, a temple of Lord Surya, the sun-god) was constructed of black stone in the beginning of the thirteenth century of the Saka Era, and it shows expert craftsmanship and architecture Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was constructed of black stone in the beginning of the thirteenth century of the Saka Era, and it shows expert craftsmanship a…'
10:5610:56, 21 November 2012 diff hist +3,061 N There (in Southern Mathura) is a temple to Devi called the Minaksi-devi temple, which displays very great architectural craftsmanship. It was built under the supervision of the kings of the Pandya Dynasty Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is also a temple to Devi called the Minaksi-devi temple, which displays very great architectural craftsmanship. It was buil…'
10:4710:47, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,909 The following is a list of some of the principle Gopis, the first eight are called Astasakhi: Lalita, Visakha, Sucitra, Campakalata, Rangadevi, Sudevi, Tungavidya, Indulekha, Rupamanjari, Ratimanjari, Labangamanjari, Rasamanjari, Manjumali, Kasturika No edit summary current
10:4610:46, 21 November 2012 diff hist +2,907 N The following is a list of some of the principle Gopis, the first eight are called Astasakhi: Lalita, Visakha, Sucitra, Campakalata, Rangadevi, Sudevi, Tungavidya, Indulekha, Rupamanjari, Ratimanjari, Labangamanjari, Rasamanjari, Manjumali, Kasturika Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The following is a list of some of the principle Gopis, the first eight are called Astasakhi"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopald…'
10:3610:36, 21 November 2012 diff hist +7,298 N It is said in the Skanda Purana that out of many thousands of gopis, 16,000 are prominent, out of those 16,000 gopis, 108 are especially prominent, out of these 108 gopis, eight gopis are still more prominent Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the Skanda Purana that out of many thousands of gopis, 16,000 are prominent, out of those 16,000 gopis, 108 are esp…'
10:3310:33, 21 November 2012 diff hist +7,083 N Out of those eight gopis, Radharani and Candravali are even more prominent, and out of these two gopis, Radharani is the most prominent Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"out of those eight gopis, Radharani and Candravali are even more prominent, and out of these two gopis, Radharani is the most pro…'
10:2110:21, 21 November 2012 diff hist +10,647 N The conjugal love of Radha-Krsna is never disturbed by any personal consideration Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conjugal love of Radha-Krsna is never disturbed by any personal consideration"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{comp…'
10:2010:20, 21 November 2012 diff hist +11,131 N Just a little distance away from Krsna was mother Yasoda, and Krsna was surrounded by all of His friends. In front of His eyes was Candravali, and, at the same time, on a chunk of stone in front of the entrance to Vraja stood the demon known as Vrsasura Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just a little distance away from Krsna was mother Yasoda, and Krsna was surrounded by all of His friends. In front of His eyes wa…'
10:1710:17, 21 November 2012 diff hist +10,936 N When Krsna saw Radharani standing just behind a bush of many creepers, immediately His beautiful eyebrows moved just like lightning toward Her Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Krsna saw Radharani standing just behind a bush of many creepers, immediately His beautiful eyebrows moved just like lightni…'

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