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11:5911:59, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,729 N The sahajiya's illicit connection and their imitation of the dress of Rupa Gosvami, as well as their avoidance of the prescribed methods of revealed scriptures, will lead them to the lowest regions of hell Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their illicit connection and their imitation of the dress of Rupa Gosvami, as well as their avoidance of the prescribed methods o…'
11:5611:56, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,490 N The sahajiyas' understanding of the love affairs between Radha and Krsna is not bona fide because they do not follow the principles laid down by the six Gosvamis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sahajiyas' understanding of the love affairs between Radha and Krsna is not bona fide because they do not follow the principl…'
11:5411:54, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,656 N Unless one follows the six Gosvamis - Sri Rupa, Sanatana, Raghunatha Bhatta, Sri Jiva, Gopala Bhatta and Raghunatha dasa-one cannot be a bona fide spontaneous lover of Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Rupa, Sanatana, Raghunatha Bhatta, Sri Jiva, Gopala Bhatta and Raghunatha dasa-one cannot be a bona fide spontaneous lover of…'
11:5211:52, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,428 N Sometimes the sahajiyas imitate advanced devotees and live in their own whimsical way, avoiding the principles set down in the revealed scriptures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the sahajiyas imitate advanced devotees and live in their own whimsical way, avoiding the principles set down in the re…'
11:5011:50, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,918 N An advanced devotee has realized his eternal relationship with the Lord, and consequently he does not accept the logic and arguments of others Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An advanced devotee has realized his eternal relationship with the Lord, and consequently he does not accept the logic and argume…'
11:4811:48, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,371 N If one follows in the footsteps of the inhabitants of Vrndavana out of such transcendental covetousness, he does not care for the injunctions or reasonings of sastra. That is the way of spontaneous love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one follows in the footsteps of the inhabitants of Vrndavana out of such transcendental covetousness, he does not care for the…'
11:4611:46, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,710 N An advanced devotee situated on the platform of spontaneity is already very expert in sastric instruction, logic and argument. When he comes to the point of eternal love for Krsna, no one can deviate him from that position Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An advanced devotee situated on the platform of spontaneity is already very expert in sastric instruction, logic and argument. Wh…'
11:4411:44, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,830 N An advanced devotee is attracted by the service rendered by an eternal servitor of the Lord. This attraction is called spontaneous attraction. Technically it is called svarupa-upalabdhi. This stage is not achieved in the beginning Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An advanced devotee is attracted by the service rendered by an eternal servitor of the Lord. This attraction is called spontaneou…'
11:3811:38, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,481 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is Srila Vyasadeva's last, mature contribution, and one should read and hear it in an assembly of realized souls while engaging in devotional service. At such a time one can be liberated from all material bondage Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam is Srila Vyasadeva's last, mature contribution, and one should read and hear it in an assembly of realized soul…'
11:3411:34, 24 November 2012 diff hist +5,876 N When Krsna consciousness is aroused, it relieves one from fruitive activity, activity for economic improvement and material enjoyment. This relief is technically called naiskarmya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna consciousness is aroused, it relieves one from fruitive activity, activity for economic improvement and material enjoy…'
11:3211:32, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,204 N Knowledge and renunciation can be obtained through devotional service (bhaktya sruta-grhitaya), that is, by arousing one's dormant devotional consciousness, Krsna consciousness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that is, by arousing one's dormant devotional consciousness, Krsna consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{complete|A…'
11:3011:30, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,046 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam, devotional service is discussed to arouse the living entity to the transcendental position of jnana (knowledge) and vairagya - renunciation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Srimad-Bhagavatam, devotional service is discussed to arouse the living entity to the transcendental position of jnana (knowle…'
11:2811:28, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,073 N The subject matter found in Srimad-Bhagavatam is meant for paramahamsas. As it is said, paramo nirmatsaranam satam vedyam (SB 1.1.2). A paramahamsa is one who does not live in the material world and who does not envy others Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A paramahamsa is one who does not live in the material world and who does not envy others"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnadas}} {{c…'
11:2611:26, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,278 N Although Srimad-Bhagavatam is counted among the Puranas, it is called the spotless Purana. Because it does not discuss anything material, it is liked by transcendental Vaisnava devotees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Srimad-Bhagavatam is counted among the Puranas, it is called the spotless Purana. Because it does not discuss anything m…'
10:5110:51, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,575 N Those who aspire for liberation (mukti or moksa) and introduce themselves as vaidantika are also equal to those groups aspiring to improve religion (dharma), economic development (artha) and sense gratification - kama Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who aspire for liberation (mukti or moksa) and introduce themselves as vaidantika are also equal to those groups aspiring t…'
10:4710:47, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,358 N Srimad-Bhagavatam does not have anything to do with the materialistic way of life; it gives transcendental information to educate people in the superior system of para vidya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam does not have anything to do with the materialistic way of life; it gives transcendental information to educate…'
10:4510:45, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,176 N Dharma, artha, kama and moksa are called catur-varga. They are all within the system of inferior, material knowledge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dharma, artha, kama and moksa are called catur-varga. They are all within the system of inferior, material knowledge"}} {{notes|}…'
10:4310:43, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,109 N Any literature giving information about the spiritual world, spiritual life, spiritual identity and the spirit soul is called para vidya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any literature giving information about the spiritual world, spiritual life, spiritual identity and the spirit soul is called par…'
10:4210:42, 24 November 2012 diff hist +6,366 N Those who are karmis, jnanis or yogis are not actually fit to discuss Srimad-Bhagavatam. Only Vaisnavas, or pure devotees, are fit to discuss that literature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are karmis, jnanis or yogis are not actually fit to discuss Srimad-Bhagavatam. Only Vaisnavas, or pure devotees, are fi…'
10:3710:37, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,000 N Srimati Radharani is known as Govinda-nandini and Govinda-mohini, for She is the only source of transcendental pleasure for Sri Krsna and the only person who can enchant His mind Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimati Radharani is therefore known as Govinda-nandini and Govinda-mohini, for She is the only source of transcendental pleasure…'
10:3610:36, 24 November 2012 diff hist +3,891 N Srimati Radharani is the embodiment of spiritual energy, personified as ecstatic love for Krsna; therefore only Krsna can touch Her Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimati Radharani is the embodiment of spiritual energy, personified as ecstatic love for Krsna; therefore only Krsna can touch H…'
09:5409:54, 24 November 2012 diff hist +5,369 N The first stage of devotional service is technically called sadhana-bhakti, or devotional service in practice. The result of sadhana-bhakti must be ecstatic love, attachment for the Supreme Personality of Godhead, which is also called prema-bhakti Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"first stage is technically called sadhana-bhakti, or devotional service in practice. The result of sadhana-bhakti must be ecstati…'
09:4309:43, 24 November 2012 diff hist +5,199 N Ramananda Raya replied after hearing the last statement (CC Madhya 8.68) of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu: prema-bhakti - sarva-sadhya-sara. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu actually accepted this verse (jnane prayasam) as the basic principle of perfection Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ramananda Raya replied after hearing the last statement of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu: prema-bhakti"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Krsnada…'
09:4109:41, 24 November 2012 diff hist +5,113 N Devotional activities sometimes appear to be impure in the neophyte stage, but in the mature stage they are completely pure, or free from material activity Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional activities, however, sometimes appear to be impure in the neophyte stage, but in the mature stage they are completely …'
09:3809:38, 24 November 2012 diff hist +5,294 N Devotional service by self-realization is a different subject matter. It is untouched by fruitive activity, for one surrenders the results of activities to the Lord, abandons prescribed duties and accepts the renounced order of life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service by self-realization is a different subject matter. It is untouched by fruitive activity, for one surrenders th…'
09:3609:36, 24 November 2012 diff hist +5,062 N Pure devotional service cannot be attained by empiric philosophy, nor can perfection be attained simply by good association Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotional service cannot be attained by empiric philosophy, nor can perfection be attained simply by good association"}} {{…'
09:3309:33, 24 November 2012 diff hist +5,438 N Better than the renounced order is cultivation of knowledge mixed with devotional service. Yet all these activities are external to the activities of the spiritual world. There is no touch of pure devotional service in them Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"better than the renounced order is cultivation of knowledge mixed with devotional service. Yet all these activities are external …'
09:3109:31, 24 November 2012 diff hist +5,269 N When one gives up all fruitive activity and fully surrenders to the Lord, he attains sva-dharma-tyaga, wherein he abandons the social order and takes to the renounced order. That is certainly better Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one gives up all fruitive activity and fully surrenders to the Lord, he attains sva-dharma-tyaga, wherein he abandons the so…'
09:2909:29, 24 November 2012 diff hist +4,979 N Simply executing the duties of all varnas and asramas is not as good as offering all the results of one's activities to the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply executing the duties of all varnas and asramas is not as good as offering all the results of one's activities to the Lord"…'
08:0008:00, 24 November 2012 diff hist +3,150 N Upon seeing the sign of suddipta-sattvika, Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya could immediately understand the transcendental ecstatic transformation in the body of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon seeing the sign of suddipta-sattvika, Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya could immediately understand the transcendental ecstatic trans…'
07:5807:58, 24 November 2012 diff hist +3,176 N Nitya-siddha-bhakta indicates the eternally liberated associates of the Lord. Such devotees enjoy the company of the Lord in four relationships - as servant, friend, parent or conjugal lover Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nitya-siddha-bhakta indicates the eternally liberated associates of the Lord. Such devotees enjoy the company of the Lord in four…'
07:5307:53, 24 November 2012 diff hist +3,276 N On the strength of astrological calculations from the hora scriptures, Nilambara Cakravarti, the grandfather of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, had ascertained the auspicious moment when the Lord would appear Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the strength of astrological calculations from the hora scriptures, Nilambara Cakravarti, the grandfather of Sri Caitanya Maha…'
07:5107:51, 24 November 2012 diff hist +3,329 N In the book named Brhaj-jataka and other books there are directions for interpreting the movements of the stars and planets. One who knows the process of calculating the asta-varga (eight divisions) can predict auspicious and inauspicious events Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the book named Brhaj-jataka and other books there are directions for interpreting the movements of the stars and planets. One …'
07:4907:49, 24 November 2012 diff hist +3,249 N According to Jyotir-vedic astrology, when the relationship between the planets and the rulers of these six divisions (sad-varga) is determined, the auspiciousness of the moment of birth can be calculated Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Jyotir-vedic astrology, when the relationship between the planets and the rulers of these six divisions is determine…'
07:4607:46, 24 November 2012 diff hist +2,729 N An incarnation of the Supreme Godhead cannot be indebted to anyone in this material world. Caitanya Mahaprabhu is never satisfied by such a contradiction, which is technically called rasabhasa, or overlapping of one humor (rasa) with another Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An incarnation of the Supreme Godhead cannot be indebted to anyone in this material world. Caitanya Mahaprabhu is never satisfied…'
07:4307:43, 24 November 2012 diff hist +9,614 N Lord Caitanya definitely confirmed that the commentaries, or bhasyas, written by the Vaisnava acaryas on the basis of devotional service to Lord Visnu, and not the Sariraka-bhasya of Sankaracarya, give the actual explanation of the Vedanta-sutra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya definitely confirmed that the commentaries, or bhasyas, written by the Vaisnava acaryas on the basis of devotional …'
07:4107:41, 24 November 2012 diff hist +9,303 N Only those who follow Sankara's commentary have described the Vedanta-sutra in an impersonal way, without reference to visnu-bhakti, or devotional service to the Lord, Visnu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only those who follow Sankara's commentary have described the Vedanta-sutra in an impersonal way, without reference to visnu-bhak…'
07:3807:38, 24 November 2012 diff hist +9,553 N Srila Vyasadeva compiled the Vedanta-sutra, and in order to protect it from unauthorized commentaries, he personally composed Srimad-Bhagavatam on the instruction of his spiritual master, Narada Muni, as the original commentary on the Vedanta-sutra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Vyasadeva, a powerful incarnation of Narayana, compiled the Vedanta-sutra, and in order to protect it from unauthorized com…'
07:3507:35, 24 November 2012 diff hist +9,671 N The fourth chapter of the Vedanta-sutra describes the result of such devotional service (prayojana-jnana). This ultimate goal of life is to go back home, back to Godhead. The words anavrttih sabdat in the Vedanta-sutra indicate this ultimate goal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fourth chapter describes the result of such devotional service (prayojana-jnana). This ultimate goal of life is to go back ho…'
07:3307:33, 24 November 2012 diff hist +9,125 N The third chapter of the Vedanta-sutra describes how one can act in his relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is called abhidheya-jnana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The third chapter describes how one can act in his relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is called abhidheya…'
07:3107:31, 24 November 2012 diff hist +9,294 N The Vedanta-sutra consists of four chapters. The first two chapters discuss the relationship of the living entity with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is known as sambandha-jnana, or knowledge of the relationship Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Vedanta-sutra consists of four chapters. The first two chapters discuss the relationship of the living entity with the Suprem…'
07:2807:28, 24 November 2012 diff hist +9,175 N The Pancaratra and Vedanta-sutra express the same opinions. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu therefore confirms that there is no difference in opinion between the two Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Pancaratra and Vedanta-sutra, however, express the same opinions. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu therefore confirms that there is no…'
07:2607:26, 24 November 2012 diff hist +9,306 N The Vedanta-sutra aphorisms were compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, a powerful incarnation of Sri Narayana, although it is sometimes said that they were compiled by a great sage named Apantaratama Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedanta-sutra aphorisms were compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, a powerful incarnation of Sri Narayana, although it is sometimes sa…'
07:2307:23, 24 November 2012 diff hist +9,247 N It is said that both the Vedic knowledge and the supplement of the Vedas called the Satvata-pancaratra emanated from the breathing of Narayana, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that both the Vedic knowledge and the supplement of the Vedas called the Satvata-pancaratra emanated from the breathin…'

22:2922:29, 23 November 2012 diff hist +8,983 N All scientific knowledge of transcendence must be supported by sruti, smrti and a sound logical basis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All scientific knowledge of transcendence must be supported by sruti, smrti and a sound logical basis"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Kr…'
22:2822:28, 23 November 2012 diff hist +9,569 N According to learned scholars, there are three different sources of knowledge, which are called prasthana-traya. According to these scholars, Vedanta is one of such sources, for it presents Vedic knowledge on the basis of logic and sound arguments Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to learned scholars, there are three different sources of knowledge, which are called prasthana-traya. According to the…'
22:2522:25, 23 November 2012 diff hist +9,469 N Professor Apte, in his dictionary, describes the Brahmana portion of the Vedas as that portion which states the rules for employment of hymns at various sacrifices and gives detailed explanations of their origin, sometimes with lengthy illustrations Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Professor Apte, in his dictionary, describes the Brahmana portion of the Vedas as that portion which states the rules for employm…'
22:2222:22, 23 November 2012 diff hist +9,249 N According to the great dictionary compiler Hemacandra, also known as Kosakara, Vedanta refers to the purport of the Upanisads and the Brahmana portion of the Vedas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the great dictionary compiler Hemacandra, also known as Kosakara, Vedanta refers to the purport of the Upanisads and…'
22:1922:19, 23 November 2012 diff hist +9,545 N The solemn declaration given in the beginning of the Vedanta-sutra is athato brahma jijnasa, which indicates that this book was written with the solemn declaration to inquire about the Absolute Truth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The solemn declaration given in the beginning of the Vedanta-sutra is athato brahma jijnasa, which indicates that this book was w…'
22:1722:17, 23 November 2012 diff hist +9,378 N There are four chapters (adhyayas) in the Vedanta-sutra, and there are four divisions (padas) in each chapter. Therefore the Vedanta-sutra may be referred to as sodasa-pada, or sixteen divisions of aphorisms Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are four chapters (adhyayas) in the Vedanta-sutra, and there are four divisions (padas) in each chapter. Therefore the Veda…'

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