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12:3712:37, 13 December 2012 diff hist +4,514 N There are methods of prayascitta, or atonement, but they are inadequate to cleanse one of sinful reactions. One can be cleansed of sinful reactions only by devotional service, as stated in regard to the history of Ajamila Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are methods of prayascitta, or atonement, but they are inadequate to cleanse one of sinful reactions. One can be cleansed o…'
12:3212:32, 13 December 2012 diff hist +3,356 N The upper planetary system and its opulences is to be understood from authoritative scriptures like the Vedic literatures. Telescopes and the other imperfect instruments of scientists are inadequate for evaluating the upper planetary system Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the upper planetary system and its opulences is to be understood from authoritative scriptures like the Vedic literatures. Telesc…'
12:2512:25, 13 December 2012 diff hist +6,144 N One is prone to commit sinful activities even after atonement, which is therefore very inadequate for purification. On the path of speculative knowledge one becomes free from sinful life by understanding things as they are Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one is prone to commit sinful activities even after atonement, which is therefore very inadequate for purification. On the path o…'
12:1412:14, 13 December 2012 diff hist +2,516 N In this way (when Mercury does not move along with the sun, it forbodes cyclones, dust, irregular rainfall, and waterless clouds) it creates fearful conditions due to inadequate or excessive rainfall Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way it creates fearful conditions due to inadequate or excessive rainfall"|"when it does not move along with the sun, it …'
11:5011:50, 13 December 2012 diff hist +3,572 N The reciters said to King Prthu: Whatever we speak, however, is always inadequate and very insignificant. Dear King, because you are a direct incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, all your activities are liberal and ever laudable Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever we speak, however, is always inadequate and very insignificant. Dear King, because you are a direct incarnation of the S…'
11:4211:42, 13 December 2012 diff hist +3,641 N Although we (the reciters) are unable to glorify you (Prthu) adequately, we nonetheless have a transcendental taste for glorifying your activities. We shall try to glorify you according to the instructions received from authoritative sages and scholars Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although we are unable to glorify you adequately, we nonetheless have a transcendental taste for glorifying your activities. We s…'
11:3411:34, 13 December 2012 diff hist +4,706 N If the demigods cannot find adequate language to express the glories of the Lord, then what to speak of others? Consequently reciters like the suta and magadha felt inadequate to speak about King Prthu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the demigods cannot find adequate language to express the glories of the Lord, then what to speak of others? Consequently reci…'
11:2511:25, 13 December 2012 diff hist +5,670 N Visuva, or Visuva-sankranti, means Mesa-sankranti, or the day on which the sun enters the sign Aries. Tula-sankranti is the day on which the sun enters the sign Libra. Both of these days occur only once within a year Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Visuva, or Visuva-sankranti, means Mesa-sankranti, or the day on which the sun enters the sign Aries. Tula-sankranti is the day o…'
11:1511:15, 13 December 2012 diff hist +10,165 N Protesting Krsna's absence from Vrndavana, another gopi said, "My dear Balaramaji, we are of course village girls, so Krsna could cheat us in that way, but what about the women of Dvaraka? Don't think they are as foolish as we are!" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Balaramaji, we are of course village girls, so Krsna could cheat us in that way, but what about the women of Dvaraka? Don…'
11:0911:09, 13 December 2012 diff hist +4,934 N One may argue that His (the Personality of Godhead) relation with the goddesses of fortune may be transcendental, but what about His relation with the Yadu dynasty, being born in that family, or His killing the nonbelievers like Jarasandha Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may argue that His relation with the goddesses of fortune may be transcendental, but what about His relation with the Yadu dy…'
11:0111:01, 13 December 2012 diff hist +6,382 N After the discussion of the importance of bhakti-yoga, one may question, "What about the Vedas?" It is explained in this chapter (of BG 15) that the purpose of Vedic study is to understand Krsna. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the discussion of the importance of bhakti-yoga, one may question"|"It is explained in this chapter that the purpose of Ved…'
10:5310:53, 13 December 2012 diff hist +10,461 N The force of the club on Pradyumna's chest was very severe, and it appeared as though his chest had been torn asunder Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The force of the club on Pradyumna's chest was very severe, and it appeared as though his chest had been torn asunder"}} {{notes|…'
10:4510:45, 13 December 2012 diff hist +4,890 N Sinful dacoits were about to kill a great devotee of the Lord. Suddenly the deity's body burst asunder, and the goddess Kali personally emerged from it in a body burning with an intense and intolerable effulgence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sinful dacoits were about to kill a great devotee of the Lord. Suddenly the deity's body burst asunder, and the goddess Kali pers…'
10:3710:37, 13 December 2012 diff hist +4,814 N After personally talking with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, King Citraketu enjoyed life in his airplane with the women of the Vidyadhara planet. Engaging in the congregational chanting of the glories of the Lord, he began flying his plane Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After personally talking with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, King Citraketu enjoyed life in his airplane with the women of t…'
10:2810:28, 13 December 2012 diff hist +4,287 N While traveling along the public way, Ajamila came upon a fourth-class man and a prostitute, who are vividly described here. Drunkenness was sometimes manifest even in bygone ages, although not very frequently Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While traveling along the public way, Ajamila came upon a fourth-class man and a prostitute, who are vividly described here. Drun…'
10:2410:24, 13 December 2012 diff hist +2,783 N Lord Krsna's capital, Dvaraka, was well planned, and similar other cities - Mathura and Hastinapura (now New Delhi) - were also well planned. Thus the planning of cities and towns is not a modern innovation but was existing in bygone ages Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Krsna's capital, Dvaraka, was well planned, and similar other cities"|"Mathura and Hastinapura"|"were also well planned. Thu…'
10:1810:18, 13 December 2012 diff hist +4,403 N Krsna's grandsons kidnapped Duryodhana's daughter, which caused a fight between the Kuru and Yadu families. Afterward, an adjustment was made by the elderly members of the Kuru family Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna's grandsons kidnapped Duryodhana's daughter, which caused a fight between the Kuru and Yadu families. Afterward, an adjustm…'
10:0410:04, 13 December 2012 diff hist +4,120 N There are many others (incarnations of the Lord), such as Sri Hayagriva, Hari, Hamsa, Prsnigarbha, Vibhu, Satyasena, Vaikuntha, Sarvabhauma, Visvaksena, Dharmasetu, Sudhama, Yogesvara, Brhadbhanu and others of the bygone ages Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many others, such as Sri Hayagriva, Hari, Hamsa, Prsnigarbha, Vibhu, Satyasena, Vaikuntha, Sarvabhauma, Visvaksena, Dha…'
10:0010:00, 13 December 2012 diff hist +3,941 N The Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and the Puranas are histories of bygone ages recorded in connection with the pastimes of the incarnations of the Lord and therefore remain fresh even after repeated readings Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and the Puranas are histories of bygone ages recorded in connection with the pastimes of the incar…'
09:4909:49, 13 December 2012 diff hist +3,621 N The Puranas are histories of bygone ages that relate the pastimes of the various incarnations of the Lord. In this way the reading matter remains forever fresh, despite repeated readings. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Puranas are histories of bygone ages that relate the pastimes of the various incarnations of the Lord. In this way the readin…'
09:3109:31, 13 December 2012 diff hist +3,629 N An expert physician treats his patient with a therapeutic diet. For example, milk preparations sometimes cause disorder of the bowels, but the very same milk converted into curd and mixed with some other remedial ingredients cures such disorders Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An expert physician treats his patient with a therapeutic diet. For example, milk preparations sometimes cause disorder of the bo…'
09:2309:23, 13 December 2012 diff hist +5,462 N He (The Lord) manifests His particular form as the devotee demands. This demand of the devotee is satisfied by the Lord because He is pliable in terms of the transcendental loving service of the devotee Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"so much so that He manifests His particular form as the devotee demands. This demand of the devotee is satisfied by the Lord beca…'

16:2216:22, 12 December 2012 diff hist +3,653 N Due to bad association one often forgets that his prestigious position has been given to him by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and he misuses it by performing various kinds of so-called yajnas like kali-puja or durga-puja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"due to bad association one often forgets that his prestigious position has been given to him by the Supreme Personality of Godhea…'
16:1716:17, 12 December 2012 diff hist +2,592 N After the killing of the (calf) demon, Krsna and Balarama finished Their breakfast in the morning, and while continuing to take care of the calves, They wandered here and there - SB 10.11.45 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the killing of the demon, Krsna and Balarama finished Their breakfast in the morning, and while continuing to take care of …'
16:1316:13, 12 December 2012 diff hist +2,782 N Under the instructions of qualified brahmanas, in the morning she (a woman) should wash her teeth, bathe, and dress herself with white cloth and ornaments, and before taking breakfast she should worship Lord Visnu and Laksmi Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the instructions of qualified brahmanas, in the morning she should wash her teeth, bathe, and dress herself with white clot…'
16:0116:01, 12 December 2012 diff hist +4,101 N Uddhava was one who even in his childhood, at the age of five years, was so absorbed in the service of Lord Krsna that when he was called by his mother for morning breakfast, he did not wish to have it Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was one who even in his childhood, at the age of five years, was so absorbed in the service of Lord Krsna that when he was cal…'
15:5315:53, 12 December 2012 diff hist +16,767 N In the Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika (180) Sri Rupa Gosvami is described to be the gopi named Sri Rupa-manjari Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika"|"Sri Rupa Gosvami is described to be the gopi named Sri Rupa-manjari"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Madh…'
15:4715:47, 12 December 2012 diff hist +2,524 N Prthu Maharaja's talks before the Kumaras were very laudable because of so many qualifications Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prthu Maharaja's talks before the Kumaras were very laudable because of so many qualifications"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopa…'
15:3215:32, 12 December 2012 diff hist +5,882 N The basic principle for the existence of the living entities is called cid-vilasa, or spiritual pleasure. The omnipotent Lord displays His pleasure potency as the living entities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The basic principle for the existence of the living entities is called cid-vilasa, or spiritual pleasure. The omnipotent Lord dis…'
15:2815:28, 12 December 2012 diff hist +2,388 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, by stating that although no one is equal to or greater than Him and He is the reservoir of all spiritual pleasure, He nevertheless appears as the son of Maharaja Nanda and Yasodamayi Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead, by stating that although no one is equal to or greater than Him and He is the reservoir of al…'
15:2315:23, 12 December 2012 diff hist +5,061 N Ignorant persons cannot understand the distinction between impersonal spiritual bliss and the variegatedness of the spiritual pleasure potency Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"ignorant persons cannot understand the distinction between impersonal spiritual bliss and the variegatedness of the spiritual ple…'
14:5814:58, 12 December 2012 diff hist +3,407 N Srila Nityananda Prabhu was born in the village of Ekacakra, in the district of Birbhum, as the son of Padmavati and Hadai Pandita Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Nityananda Prabhu was born in the village of Ekacakra, in the district of Birbhum, as the son of Padmavati and Hadai Pandit…'
14:5514:55, 12 December 2012 diff hist +9,014 N Here (in CC Adi 13.61) radha-dese refers to the village of the name Ekacakra, in the district of Birbhum, next to Burdwan Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here radha-dese refers to the village of the name Ekacakra, in the district of Birbhum, next to Burdwan"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|…'
14:1114:11, 12 December 2012 diff hist +3,889 N In the family of Purusottama Cakravarti there are famous persons like Kunjavihari Cakravarti and Radhavallabha Cakravarti, who now live in the district of Birbhum. They professionally recite songs from Caitanya-mangala Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the family of Purusottama Cakravarti there are famous persons like Kunjavihari Cakravarti and Radhavallabha Cakravarti, who no…'
14:0314:03, 12 December 2012 diff hist +5,593 N Milk, butter and similar products give animal fat in a form which rules out any need for the killing of innocent creatures. It is only through brute mentality that this killing goes on. The civilized method of obtaining needed fat is by milk. BG 1972 pur Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Milk, butter, cheese and similar products give animal fat in a form which rules out any need for the killing of innocent creature…'
12:3312:33, 12 December 2012 diff hist +8,979 N Another great acarya, Sri Rasikananda, accepted Sri Syamananda as his spiritual master, although Syamananda was not born in a brahmana family Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"another great acarya, Sri Rasikananda, accepted Sri Syamananda as his spiritual master, although Syamananda was not born in a bra…'
12:2912:29, 12 December 2012 diff hist +9,707 N Advaita Acarya, although a grhastha, was initiated by Madhavendra Puri, and many devotees born in caste brahmana familes were initiated by Sri Rasikananda (a disciple of Sri Syamananda Prabhu), although Rasikananda was not born in a brahmana family Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advaita Acarya, although a grhastha, was initiated by Madhavendra Puri, and many devotees born in caste brahmana familes were ini…'
12:2212:22, 12 December 2012 diff hist +2,278 N The temple of Ksira-cora-gopinatha still exists in this village, and within the temple the samadhi tomb of Rasikananda Prabhu, the chief disciple of Syamananda Gosvami, can still be found Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The temple of Ksira-cora-gopinatha still exists in this village, and within the temple the samadhi tomb of Rasikananda Prabhu, th…'
12:1312:13, 12 December 2012 diff hist +1,948 N Because Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was repeatedly glancing at this valuable woolen blanket, Sanatana Gosvami could understand that the Lord did not approve of it. He then began to consider a way to give it up Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was repeatedly glancing at this valuable woolen blanket, Sanatana Gosvami could understand that t…'
12:0412:04, 12 December 2012 diff hist +1,940 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu felt unlimited happiness to observe Sanatana Gosvami's strict following of the principles of sannyasa. However, He repeatedly glanced at the woolen blanket Sanatana Gosvami was wearing Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu felt unlimited happiness to observe Sanatana Gosvami’s strict following of the principles of sannyasa. …'
11:5911:59, 12 December 2012 diff hist +5,055 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu called him (Sanatana Gosvami) in and ordered him to change his dress so that he would look like a gentleman. For his garment, he used an old cloth of Tapana Misra's. Later, he exchanged his valuable blanket for a torn quilt Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu called him in and ordered him to change his dress so that he would look like a gentleman. For his garment, he…'
11:4911:49, 12 December 2012 diff hist +3,178 N By Krsna's will, I am now residing at the Los Angeles temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This purport (on Sri Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu) is finished today, the 30th of June, 1969 Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By Krsna's will, I am now residing at the Los Angeles temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This purport…'
11:3711:37, 12 December 2012 diff hist +2,978 N When Lord Caitanya returned from Gaya after initiation, He stayed with Suklambara Brahmacari because He wanted to hear from this devotee about the pastimes of Lord Krsna Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya returned from Gaya after initiation, He stayed with Suklambara Brahmacari because He wanted to hear from this …'
11:3411:34, 12 December 2012 diff hist +2,668 N It is stated that Suklambara Brahmacari, an inhabitant of Navadvipa, was Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu's first companion in the sankirtana movement Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated that Suklambara Brahmacari, an inhabitant of Navadvipa, was Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu's first companion in the sankir…'
11:3111:31, 12 December 2012 diff hist +5,336 N Pundarika Vidyanidhi's father was known as Banesvara or, according to another opinion, Suklambara Brahmacari, and his mother's name was Gangadevi. According to one opinion, Banesvara was a descendant of Sri Sivarama Gangopadhyaya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pundarika Vidyanidhi's father was known as Banesvara or, according to another opinion, Suklambara Brahmacari, and his mother's na…'
11:1811:18, 12 December 2012 diff hist +1,748 N The wife of Anuhlada was named Surya. She gave birth to two sons, named Baskala and Mahisa. Prahlada had one son, Virocana, whose wife gave birth to Bali Maharaja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The wife of Anuhlada was named Surya. She gave birth to two sons, named Baskala and Mahisa. Prahlada had one son, Virocana, whose…'
11:1011:10, 12 December 2012 diff hist +3,986 N Below the planet Vitala is another planet, known as Sutala, where the great son of Maharaja Virocana, Bali Maharaja, who is celebrated as the most pious king, resides even now Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Below the planet Vitala is another planet, known as Sutala, where the great son of Maharaja Virocana, Bali Maharaja, who is celeb…'
11:0611:06, 12 December 2012 diff hist +3,672 N Prahlada Maharaja had four sons, and the eldest son, Virocana, is the father of Bali Maharaja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had four sons, and the eldest son, Virocana, is the father of Bali Maharaja"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complet…'
11:0011:00, 12 December 2012 diff hist +3,240 N Although every living entity is a part of the Supreme Being, because of lusty desires one continuously struggles for so-called betterment of one's economic condition Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although every living entity is a part of the Supreme Being, because of lusty desires one continuously struggles for so-called be…'
10:5110:51, 12 December 2012 diff hist +8,958 N Among the brahmanas, some are householders and are mostly attached to fruitive activities or the betterment of social conditions. Above them, however, are brahmanas who are very much attracted by austerities and penances and who retire from family life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among the brahmanas, some are householders and are mostly attached to fruitive activities or the betterment of social conditions.…'

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