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09:3009:30, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,661 N By addition of some chemical, a small reservoir of water like that of a metropolitan waterworks tank can be cleared, but by such a tiny effort it is not possible to clear up all the reservoirs of water like the river Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By addition of some chemical, a small reservoir of water like that of a metropolitan waterworks tank can be cleared, but by such …'
09:2209:22, 28 November 2012 diff hist +3,718 N Because of forgetfulness of this object (the only lovable object for everyone), people are suffering in this material world, but if one fortunately revives his old consciousness of loving Krsna and connects with Visvatma, one becomes perfect Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of forgetfulness of this object"|"people are suffering in this material world, but if one fortunately revives his old con…'
09:1109:11, 28 November 2012 diff hist +3,226 N The word visvatma refers to one who is situated in everyone's heart (isvarah sarva-bhutanam hrd-dese 'rjuna tisthati). Another meaning of visvatma is "the only lovable object for everyone" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another meaning of visvatma is"|"The word visvatma refers to one who is situated in everyone's heart"|"isvarah sarva-bhutanam hrd…'
09:0809:08, 28 November 2012 diff hist +5,980 N The Lord's potency is called yogamaya. Since the Lord is Visvatma, He immediately ordered Yogamaya to give protection to Devaki Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord's potency is called yogamaya. Since the Lord is Visvatma, He immediately ordered Yogamaya to give protection to Devaki"}…'

14:5814:58, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,391 N Out of affection for His devotees, the Lord always stays in spiritual touch with them, although otherwise His maya potency is so strong that she bewilders even exalted demigods like Brahma. Therefore the Lord's potency is called yogamaya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yogamaya is the spiritual potency of the Lord. Out of affection for His devotees, the Lord always stays in spiritual touch with t…'
14:4714:47, 27 November 2012 diff hist +5,851 N Bhagavan svayam is Krsna (krsnas tu bhagavan svayam). He is Visvatma, the original Supersoul of everyone, because his plenary portion expands as the Supersoul Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavan svayam is Krsna"|"He is Visvatma, the original Supersoul of everyone, because his plenary portion expands as the Superso…'
14:1014:10, 27 November 2012 diff hist +5,811 N To protect the Yadus, His personal devotees, from Kamsa's attack, the Personality of Godhead, Visvatma, the Supreme Soul of everyone, ordered Yogamaya - SB 10.2.6 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To protect the Yadus, His personal devotees, from Kamsa's attack, the Personality of Godhead, Visvatma, the Supreme Soul of every…'
14:0514:05, 27 November 2012 diff hist +3,890 N There is no possibility of happiness if the government or citizenry have no idea of Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the original cause of the cosmic manifestation, or if they have no knowledge of bhuta-bhavana, who is visvatma Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no possibility of happiness if the government or citizenry have no idea of Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead,…'
13:5213:52, 27 November 2012 diff hist +1,775 N When the sun passes through Mesa (Aries) and Tula (Libra), the durations of day and night are equal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the sun passes through Mesa"|"and Tula"|"the durations of day and night are equal"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {…'
13:5013:50, 27 November 2012 diff hist +2,228 N When it (the sun) passes through the five signs headed by Vrsabha (Taurus), the duration of the days increases (until Cancer), and then it gradually decreases by half an hour each month, until day and night again become equal (in Libra) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When it passes through the five signs headed by Vrsabha"|"and then it gradually decreases by half an hour each month, until day a…'
13:4313:43, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,046 N Our dear husbands (Kamsa and his eight brothers), you treated persons ill who were faultless, and as a result you have been killed. This is inevitable because a person who torments an innocent person must be punished by the laws of nature Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our dear husbands, you treated persons ill who were faultless, and as a result you have been killed. This is inevitable because a…'
12:3012:30, 27 November 2012 diff hist +2,289 N Since Hiranyakasipu was now inclined to chastise his most exalted devotee son, Prahlada Maharaja, his opulences began dwindling Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Hiranyakasipu was now inclined to chastise his most exalted devotee son, Prahlada Maharaja, his opulences began dwindling"}…'
12:2712:27, 27 November 2012 diff hist +2,436 N When a demon like Hiranyakasipu, despite his elevated position due to severe austerities, begins to tease a devotee, he begins falling down, and the results of his austerities dwindle Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a demon like Hiranyakasipu, despite his elevated position due to severe austerities, begins to tease a devotee, he begins fa…'
12:2112:21, 27 November 2012 diff hist +3,130 N Apparently Prahlada Maharaja was placed in circumstances in which he was always tortured by his father (Hiranyakasipu). In such material conditions, one cannot have an undisturbed mind Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Apparently Prahlada Maharaja was placed in circumstances in which he was always tortured by his father. In such material conditio…'
12:1912:19, 27 November 2012 diff hist +3,049 N The bodily symptoms of his (Prahlada's) ecstatic love for the Supreme Personality of Godhead turned the minds of his friends, who had also been born in atheistic families Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the bodily symptoms of his ecstatic love for the Supreme Personality of Godhead turned the minds of his friends, who had also bee…'
12:1312:13, 27 November 2012 diff hist +3,084 N Instead of being disturbed by the torments of his father (Hiranyakasipu), Prahlada influenced these friends and cleansed their minds Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instead of being disturbed by the torments of his father, Prahlada influenced these friends and cleansed their minds"}} {{notes|}…'
12:0512:05, 27 November 2012 diff hist +3,911 N Lord Visnu informed the demigods that they and the other living entities would be saved from the fearful conditions created by Hiranyakasipu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Visnu informed the demigods that they and the other living entities would be saved from the fearful conditions created by Hi…'
11:5311:53, 27 November 2012 diff hist +3,990 N Hiranyakasipu's last exploit would be to torment his own son Prahlada, who was a maha-bhagavata, an exalted Vaisnava. Then his life would end Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiranyakasipu's last exploit would be to torment his own son Prahlada, who was a maha-bhagavata, an exalted Vaisnava. Then his li…'
11:4611:46, 27 November 2012 diff hist +4,275 N They (birds, beasts, reptiles, mosquitoes, lice, worms, flies, and any other creatures he tormented during his life) attack him (who, endowed with knowledge, killed or tormented insignificant creatures) from all sides, robbing him of the pleasure of sleep Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They attack him from all sides, robbing him of the pleasure of sleep"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{…'
11:4111:41, 27 November 2012 diff hist +4,211 N Unable to rest, he (who, endowed with knowledge, killed or tormented insignificant creatures) constantly wanders about in the darkness. Thus in Andhakupa his suffering is just like that of a creature in the lower species Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unable to rest, he constantly wanders about in the darkness. Thus in Andhakupa his suffering is just like that of a creature in t…'
11:3611:36, 27 November 2012 diff hist +4,213 N The Supreme Lord punishes such a man by putting him into the hell known as Andhakupa, where he is attacked by all the birds and beasts, reptiles, mosquitoes, lice, worms, flies, and any other creatures he tormented during his life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord punishes such a man by putting him into the hell known as Andhakupa, where he is attacked by all the birds and b…'
11:2911:29, 27 November 2012 diff hist +1,898 N The animalistic person who lives simply in the bodily concept of life is not excused. He is put into the hell known as Maharaurava and attacked by ruru animals known as kravyadas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The animalistic person who lives simply in the bodily concept of life is not excused. He is put into the hell known as Maharaurav…'
11:2611:26, 27 November 2012 diff hist +1,899 N His (a person who was engaged in criminal sense gratification) entrails are pulled out by the hounds and vultures of hell, even though he is still alive to see it, and he is subjected to torment by serpents, scorpions, gnats and other creatures that bite Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His entrails are pulled out by the hounds and vultures of hell, even though he is still alive to see it, and he is subjected to t…'
11:1811:18, 27 November 2012 diff hist +2,573 N Brahma's township is known as Manovati, and those of his assistants such as Indra and Agni are known as Amaravati, Tejovati, Samyamani, Krsnangana, Sraddhavati, Gandhavati, Mahodaya and Yasovati Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahma's township is known as Manovati, and those of his assistants such as Indra and Agni are known as Amaravati, Tejovati, Samy…'
11:1611:16, 27 November 2012 diff hist +2,736 N Surrounding Brahmapuri in all directions are the residences of the eight principal governors of the planetary systems, beginning with King Indra. These abodes are similar to Brahmapuri but are one fourth the size Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Surrounding Brahmapuri in all directions are the residences of the eight principal governors of the planetary systems, beginning …'
11:1111:11, 27 November 2012 diff hist +4,190 N On the summit of Mount Sumeru is Brahmapuri, the residence of Lord Brahma. Each of its four sides is 10,000 yojanas long. Surrounding Brahmapuri are the cities of King Indra and seven other demigods. These cities are one fourth the size of Brahmapuri Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the summit of Mount Sumeru is Brahmapuri, the residence of Lord Brahma. Each of its four sides is 10,000 yojanas long. Surroun…'
10:5610:56, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,844 N Conjugal love is divided into two classifications - namely, conjugal love as husband and wife and conjugal love as lover and beloved Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Conjugal love is divided into two classifications"|"namely, conjugal love as husband and wife and conjugal love as lover and belo…'
10:5310:53, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,862 N One who develops conjugal love for Krsna as a wife is promoted to Dvaraka, where the devotee becomes the queen of the Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who develops conjugal love for Krsna as a wife is promoted to Dvaraka, where the devotee becomes the queen of the Lord"}} {{n…'
10:2310:23, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,340 N If someone simply desires conjugal love, but does not follow in the footsteps of the gopis, he is promoted to association with the Lord at Dvaraka Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If someone simply desires conjugal love, but does not follow in the footsteps of the gopis, he is promoted to association with th…'
10:2010:20, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,195 N Great sages who were the sons of fire-gods rigidly followed the regulative principles in their desire to have conjugal love for Krsna. As such, in their next lives they were able to associate with the Lord, the origin of all creation Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great sages who were the sons of fire-gods rigidly followed the regulative principles in their desire to have conjugal love for K…'
10:1710:17, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,977 N All of them (great sages who were the sons of fire-gods and rigidly followed the regulative principles in their desire to have conjugal love for Krsna) got Him as their husband Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all of them got Him as their husband"|"great sages who were the sons of fire-gods rigidly followed the regulative principles in t…'
10:0610:06, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,103 N The perfection of their (the sages of Dandakaranya's) human form of life was achieved by their generating a transcendental sentiment to share conjugal love with Lord Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The perfection of their human form of life was thus achieved by their generating a transcendental sentiment to share conjugal lov…'
09:2909:29, 27 November 2012 diff hist +302 N Lord Ramacandra remained silent, and His silence shows that He accepted the prayers of the sages (they desired conjugal love in the manner of the gopis). Thus they were blessed by Lord Ramacandra to have association with Lord Krsna in their future lives Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they desired conjugal love in the manner of the gopis"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|}} {{goal|1}} {{first|2…'
09:2609:26, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,125 N It is clear that the sages of Dandakaranya desired conjugal love in the manner of the gopis, although they were well aware of the Supreme Lord as both Krsna and Lord Ramacandra Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is clear that the sages of Dandakaranya desired conjugal love in the manner of the gopis, although they were well aware of the…'
09:2409:24, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,435 N They (the sages of Dandakaranya) knew that although Ramacandra was an ideal king and could not accept more than one wife, Lord Krsna, being the full-fledged Personality of Godhead, could fulfill the desires of all of them in Vrndavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They knew that although Ramacandra was an ideal king and could not accept more than one wife, Lord Krsna, being the full-fledged …'
09:2109:21, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,590 N These sages (the sages of Dandakaranya) also concluded that the form of Lord Krsna is more attractive than that of Lord Ramacandra, and so they prayed to become gopis in their future lives to be associated with Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These sages also concluded that the form of Lord Krsna is more attractive than that of Lord Ramacandra, and so they prayed to bec…'
09:1709:17, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,528 N When Lord Ramacandra was residing in Dandakaranya, the sages who were engaged in devotional service there became attracted by His beauty and immediately thought of the gopis at Vrndavana, who enjoyed conjugal loving affection with Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Ramacandra was residing in Dandakaranya, the sages who were engaged in devotional service there became attracted by His…'
09:0909:09, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,391 N There were many advanced sages who were captivated by the beauty of Lord Ramacandra and who desired to become women in order to embrace the Lord. Later on, these sages appeared in Gokula Vrndavana when Krsna advented Himself there Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there were many advanced sages who were captivated by the beauty of Lord Ramacandra and who desired to become women in order to e…'
09:0609:06, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,402 N They (advanced sages who were captivated by the beauty of Lord Ramacandra and who desired to become women in order to embrace the Lord) were born as gopis, or girl friends of Krsna. In this way they attained the perfection of spiritual life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"advanced sages who were captivated by the beauty of Lord Ramacandra and who desired to become women in order to embrace the Lord"…'
09:0109:01, 27 November 2012 diff hist +7,242 N In days gone by there were many sages in Dandakaranya. Dandakaranya is the name of the forest where Lord Ramacandra lived after being banished by His father for fourteen years Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In days gone by there were many sages in Dandakaranya. Dandakaranya is the name of the forest where Lord Ramacandra lived after b…'
08:5808:58, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,749 N How a devotee in the form of a man can desire to become a gopi is stated in the Padma Purana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How a devotee in the form of a man can desire to become a gopi is stated in the Padma Purana"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopald…'
08:5708:57, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,789 N A woman may develop an attitude for becoming a friend of Krsna, and, similarly, a man may develop the feature of becoming a gopi in Vrndavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A woman may develop an attitude for becoming a friend of Krsna, and, similarly, a man may develop the feature of becoming a gopi …'
08:5508:55, 27 November 2012 diff hist +6,770 N Development of conjugal love for Krsna is not manifested in women only. The material body has nothing to do with spiritual loving affairs Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"development of conjugal love for Krsna is not manifested in women only. The material body has nothing to do with spiritual loving…'

16:3316:33, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,122 N After spontaneous attraction becomes highly developed, the devotee is placed in either of the above-mentioned categories (one is indirect conjugal love, the other direct) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After this spontaneous attraction becomes highly developed, the devotee is placed in either of the above-mentioned categories"|"O…'
16:2216:22, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,203 N Devotees gradually develop a spontaneous love for the Deity, and by hearing of the Lord's exchange of loving affairs with the gopis, they gradually become attracted to these pastimes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotees gradually develop a spontaneous love for the Deity, and by hearing of the Lord's exchange of loving affairs with the gop…'
16:1916:19, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,138 N Development of conjugal love can be possible only with those who are already engaged in following the regulative principles of devotional service, specifically in the worship of Radha and Krsna in the temple Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"development of conjugal love can be possible only with those who are already engaged in following the regulative principles of de…'
16:1216:12, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,246 N There are devotees who do not wish direct contact with the Supreme Person, but who relish the conjugal love affairs of the Lord with the gopis. Such devotees enjoy simply by hearing of the activities of the Lord with the gopis Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are other devotees who do not wish direct contact with the Supreme Person, but who relish the conjugal love affairs of the …'
16:0616:06, 26 November 2012 diff hist +6,992 N To be directly attached to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in conjugal love is technically called keli. This keli performance means to directly join with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To be directly attached to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in conjugal love is technically called keli. This keli performance …'
16:0316:03, 26 November 2012 diff hist +7,150 N Devotional service in conjugal love can be divided into two categories. One is indirect conjugal love, the other direct. In both of these categories, one has to follow the particular gopi who is engaged in such service in Goloka Vrndavana Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotional service in conjugal love can be divided into two categories. One is indirect conjugal love, the other direct. In both …'
15:5715:57, 26 November 2012 diff hist +6,819 N Devotional service following in the footsteps of the gopis of Vrndavana or the queens at Dvaraka is called devotional service in conjugal love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service following in the footsteps of the gopis of Vrndavana or the queens at Dvaraka is called devotional service in …'

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