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09:0809:08, 5 March 2017 diff hist +4,804 N One should not wrongly think that the body belongs to him. To maintain a false possession, why should one indulge in killing? Why should one kill innocent animals to maintain the body? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not wrongly think that the body belongs to him. To maintain a false possession, why should one indulge in killing?..."
09:0109:01, 5 March 2017 diff hist +4,736 N Ultimately it is concluded that the body is a product of material nature, and at the end it merges into material nature; therefore, the conclusion should be that the body belongs to material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ultimately it is concluded that the body is a product of material nature, and at the end it merges into material nature; there..."
08:4108:41, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,248 N Before committing all kinds of sins to maintain the body, one should understand to whom the body belongs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before committing all kinds of sins to maintain the body, one should understand to whom the body belongs"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
08:3408:34, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,415 N At the end of life the body belongs to the fire, because the body is given to the fire and burned to ashes. Or the body is thrown into the street to be eaten by the dogs and vultures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at the end of life the body belongs to the fire, because the body is given to the fire and burned to ashes. Or the body is thr..."
08:2008:20, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,109 N Sometimes a slave’s body is sold to a master, and from that day on the body belongs to the master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes a slave’s body is sold to a master, and from that day on the body belongs to the master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|I..."
08:1108:11, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,531 N Sometimes a father gives his daughter in charity to a person with a view of getting back the daughter’s child as a son. The body may also belong to a stronger man who forces it to work for him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes a father gives his daughter in charity to a person with a view of getting back the daughter’s child as a son. The..."
07:4607:46, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,631 N Foolish persons are engaged in committing all sorts of sins due to the misconception of identifying the material body with the self. But one should be intelligent enough to understand to whom the body belongs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish persons are engaged in committing all sorts of sins due to the misconception of identifying the material body with the..."
07:3707:37, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,603 N The master claims full right to the bodies of slaves because the master feeds them. It may also be questioned whether the body belongs to the father, who is the seed-giving master of the body, or to the mother, who develops the child’s body in her womb Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The master of slaves claims full right to the bodies of the slaves because the master feeds the slaves. It may also be questio..."
07:2207:22, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,104 N Generally it is said that the body belongs to the persons who feed it. One might therefore consider whether the body belongs to one personally or to the master to whom one renders service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally it is said that the body belongs to the persons who feed it. One might therefore consider whether the body belongs t..."
07:1107:11, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,015 N Foolish persons commit all kinds of sinful activities on account of the temporary body, and they are even unable to consider whether the body actually belongs to them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"foolish persons commit all kinds of sinful activities on account of the temporary body, and they are even unable to consider w..."
07:0107:01, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,257 N Being engaged in jealousy and violence to other bodies, materialists cannot understand the ultimate goal of life, and without knowing this goal of life, they generally glide down to a hellish condition in their next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"being engaged in jealousy and violence to other bodies, materialists cannot understand the ultimate goal of life, and without..."
06:4606:46, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,026 N While one is living, whatever the external condition of the body may be, within there is only stool, urine and various kinds of worms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"while one is living, whatever the external condition of the body may be, within there is only stool, urine and various kinds o..."
06:3806:38, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,525 N The attraction for material enjoyment is due to an increase of the mode of passion. A person in the material world, when favored by the material opulence of riches, generally becomes addicted to three things - intoxication, sex and gambling Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the attraction for material enjoyment is due to an increase of the mode of passion. A person in the material world, when favor..."
06:3406:34, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,426 N Because the great sage (Narada) was compassionate upon them (Nalakuvara and Manigriva), he wanted to finish their false enjoyment of intoxication and association with young girls and wanted them to see Lord Krsna face to face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the great sage was compassionate upon them, he wanted to finish their false enjoyment of intoxication and association..."
06:0506:05, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,336 N On seeing the two demigods (Nalakuvara and Manigriva) so degraded by intoxication, Narada desired their welfare, and therefore he exhibited his causeless mercy upon them by cursing them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On seeing the two demigods so degraded by intoxication, Nārada desired their welfare, and therefore he exhibited his causeles..."
05:3905:39, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,357 N The two demigod sons of Kuvera (Nalakuvara and Manigriva) were so much intoxicated that they could not appreciate the presence of the sage Narada and therefore did not cover their bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two demigod sons of Kuvera were so much intoxicated that they could not appreciate the presence of the sage Nārada and th..."
05:3505:35, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,502 N The young girls, however, were not so much intoxicated as the demigods (Nalakuvara and Manigriva), and they at once became ashamed at being naked before the great sage Narada. They began to cover themselves with all haste Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The young girls, however, were not so much intoxicated as the demigods, and they at once became ashamed at being naked before..."
05:2805:28, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,600 N While they were thus enjoying themselves in the water, all of a sudden Narada, the great sage, happened to pass that way. He could understand that the demigods Nalakuvara and Manigriva were too much intoxicated and could not even see that he was passing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While they were thus enjoying themselves in the water, all of a sudden Nārada, the great sage, happened to pass that way. He..."
05:0905:09, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,507 N In an intoxicated condition, the two demigods entered the water of the Ganges, which was filled with lotus flowers, and there they began to enjoy the company of the young girls exactly as a male elephant enjoys female elephants within the water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In an intoxicated condition, the two demigods entered the water of the Ganges, which was filled with lotus flowers, and there..."
04:5404:54, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,305 N They (Nalakuvara and Manigriva) drank much and engaged in hearing the sweet singing of the beautiful women who accompanied them in that garden of fragrant flowers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There they drank much and engaged in hearing the sweet singing of the beautiful women who accompanied them in that garden of f..."
04:5104:51, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,200 N Once, these two demigods (Nalakuvara and Manigriva), desiring to enjoy, entered the garden of Lord Siva in the province of Kailasa on the bank of the Mandakini Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once, these two demigods, desiring to enjoy, entered the garden of Lord Śiva in the province of Kailāsa on the bank of the M..."
04:3904:39, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,132 N As a rich man’s sons often become addicted to wine and women, so these two sons of Kuvera (Nalakuvara and Manigriva) were also addicted to wine and sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a rich man’s sons often become addicted to wine and women, so these two sons of Kuvera were also addicted to wine and sex..."
04:3004:30, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,331 N The two great demigods Nalakuvara and Manigriva were sons of the treasurer of the demigods, Kuvera, who was a great devotee of Lord Siva. By the grace of Lord Siva, Kuvera’s material opulences had no limit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two great demigods Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva were sons of the treasurer of the demigods, Kuvera, who was a great devote..."
04:2204:22, 5 March 2017 diff hist +5,091 N The story of the cursing of Nalakuvara and Manigriva and their deliverance by Krsna, under the all-blissful desire of the great sage Narada, is here described Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The story of the cursing of Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva and their deliverance by Kṛṣṇa, under the all-blissful desire o..."
04:1204:12, 5 March 2017 diff hist +4,394 N Srila Sukadeva Gosvami has given a blessing to all persons who hear the narration of the killing of Putana by Krsna: they will surely attain the favor of Govinda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Śukadeva Gosvāmī has given a blessing to all persons who hear the narration of the killing of Pūtanā by Kṛṣ..."
04:0604:06, 5 March 2017 diff hist +4,818 N After the burning of Putana, Nanda Maharaja came home and immediately took up the child on his lap and began to smell His head. In this way, he was quite satisfied that his little child was saved from this great calamity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the burning of Pūtanā, Nanda Mahārāja came home and immediately took up the child on his lap and began to smell His..."
04:0004:00, 5 March 2017 diff hist +4,594 N They (the inhabitants of Vrndavana) were very fond of Krsna, and as soon as they heard that the demon Putana had been killed by Krsna, they offered blessings to the little child out of affection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They were very fond of Kṛṣṇa, and as soon as they heard that the demon Pūtanā had been killed by Kṛṣṇa, they off..."
03:4803:48, 5 March 2017 diff hist +4,900 N When all the inhabitants of Vrndavana smelled the good aroma from the smoke of the burning Putana, they inquired from each other, "Where is this good fragrance coming from?" While conversing, they understood that it was the fumes of the burning Putana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When all the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana smelled the good aroma from the smoke of the burning Pūtanā, they inquired from eac..."

17:3617:36, 4 March 2017 diff hist +4,300 N How can there be any doubt about the salvation of the gopis, who were so fond of Krsna? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"how can there be any doubt about the salvation of the gopīs, who were so fond of Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj..."
17:1617:16, 4 March 2017 diff hist +4,728 N Krsna can offer anyone anything, from liberation to anything materially conceivable. Therefore, there cannot be any doubt of the salvation of Putana, whose bodily milk was sucked by Krsna for such a long time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa can offer anyone anything, from liberation to anything materially conceivable. Therefore, there cannot be any doub..."
17:0517:05, 4 March 2017 diff hist +4,804 N Although Putana was an evil spirit, she gained elevation just like the mother of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. It is clear that the cows and the elder gopis who offered milk to Krsna were also elevated to the transcendental position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Pūtanā was an evil spirit, she gained elevation just like the mother of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. It is c..."
16:5416:54, 4 March 2017 diff hist +4,712 N Devotees pray that if simply by offering something as an enemy Putana got so much benefit, then who can measure the benefit of worshiping Krsna in love and affection? Therefore only Krsna should be worshiped, for so much benefit awaits the worshiper Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees therefore pray that if simply by offering something as an enemy Pūtanā got so much benefit, then who can measure th..."
16:3716:37, 4 March 2017 diff hist +5,450 N People worship Krsna and offer food with great reverence and devotion, but automatically He sucked the milk from the body of Putana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People worship Kṛṣṇa and offer food with great reverence and devotion, but automatically He sucked the milk from the bod..."
16:3216:32, 4 March 2017 diff hist +5,760 N Krsna is worshipable by great demigods like Brahma & Lord Siva, & Putana was so fortunate that the same Krsna played in her lap as a little child. The lotus feet of Krsna, which are worshiped by great sages & devotees, were placed on the body of Putana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is worshipable by great demigods like Brahmā and Lord Śiva, and Pūtanā was so fortunate that the same Kṛṣ..."
16:2316:23, 4 March 2017 diff hist +5,206 N The arcana process, or worshiping procedure, is therefore beneficial for everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The arcana process, or worshiping procedure, is therefore beneficial for everyone"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complet..."
16:1316:13, 4 March 2017 diff hist +5,623 N Even a little energy expended in the service of the Lord gives one immense transcendental profit. This is explained in the Bhagavad-gita: sv-alpam apy asya dharmasya trayate mahato bhayat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even a little energy expended in the service of the Lord gives one immense transcendental profit. This is explained in the Bha..."
15:5915:59, 4 March 2017 diff hist +5,415 N Putana came to kill Krsna, but because He sucked her milk, she was immediately purified, and her dead body attained a transcendental quality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pūtanā came to kill Kṛṣṇa, but because He sucked her milk, she was immediately purified, and her dead body attained a..."
15:5215:52, 4 March 2017 diff hist +5,688 N Nanda Maharaja recalled the prophecy of Vasudeva and considered him a great sage and mystic yogi; otherwise, how could he have foretold an incident that happened during his absence from Vrndavana? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nanda Mahārāja recalled the prophecy of Vasudeva and considered him a great sage and mystic yogī; otherwise, how could he h..."
15:4215:42, 4 March 2017 diff hist +5,432 N All the cowherd men who had gone to Mathura to pay tax returned home and were struck with wonder at seeing the gigantic dead body of Putana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the cowherd men who had gone to Mathurā to pay tax returned home and were struck with wonder at seeing the gigantic dead..."

16:2816:28, 3 March 2017 diff hist +4,995 N After performing the formalities to protect the child, mother Yasoda took Krsna and let Him suck her breast. When the child was protected by visnu-mantra, mother Yasoda felt that He was safe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After performing the formalities to protect the child, mother Yaśodā took Kṛṣṇa and let Him suck her breast. When the..."
16:2216:22, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,191 N The elder gopis of Vrndavana were so absorbed in affection for Krsna that they wanted to save Him, although there was no need to, for He had already protected Himself. They could not understand Krsna was the Supreme Personality of God playing as a child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The elder gopīs of Vṛndāvana were so absorbed in affection for Kṛṣṇa that they wanted to save Him, although there wa..."
16:0816:08, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,011 N Persons who are advancing in Krsna consciousness should take instruction from this pastime (of mother Yasoda praying for protection of Krsna) and also be very much interested in cows and the holy name of Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons who are advancing in Kṛṣṇa consciousness should take instruction from this pastime and also be very much interes..."
15:5615:56, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,961 N Vedic culture has taken advantage of keeping cows & chanting the holy name of Visnu since the beginning of history, and persons who are still following the Vedic ways, especially the householders, keep at least one dozen cows & worship the Deity of Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vedic culture has taken advantage of keeping cows and chanting the holy name of Viṣṇu since the beginning of history, and..."
15:3815:38, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,241 N Mother Yasoda recited all the holy names of Visnu so that He might save the child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She recited all the holy names of Viṣṇu so that He might save the child"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}..."
15:3115:31, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,605 N Mother Yasoda was firmly convinced of the Vedic injunctions about the importance of cows and the holy name of Visnu; therefore she took all shelter in the cows and the name of Visnu just to protect her child Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mother Yaśodā was firmly convinced of the Vedic injunctions about the importance of cows and the holy name of Viṣṇu; the..."
15:1915:19, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,829 N Evil spirits, who cause persons to forget their own existence and give trouble to the life airs and the senses. Sometimes they appear in dreams and cause much perturbation; sometimes they appear as old women and suck the blood of small children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"evil spirits, who cause persons to forget their own existence and give trouble to the life airs and the senses. Sometimes they..."
15:0215:02, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,781 N Mother Yasoda chanted different names of Visnu to protect child Krsna’s different bodily parts. Mother Yasoda was firmly convinced that she should protect her child from different kinds of evil spirits and ghosts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"mother Yaśodā chanted different names of Viṣṇu to protect child Kṛṣṇa’s different bodily parts. Mother Yaśodā..."
14:5114:51, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,416 N Yasoda and Rohini chanted: When You (Krsna) are sitting, may Lord Narayana give You all protection; and while You are eating, may the Lord of all sacrifices give You all protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when You are sitting, may Lord Nārāyaṇa give You all protection; and while You are eating, may the Lord of all sacrifices..."
14:3514:35, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,716 N Yasoda and Rohini chanted: While You (Krsna) are playing, may Lord Govinda protect You from all sides, and when You are sleeping, may Lord Madhava protect You from all danger; when You are walking, may the Lord of Vaikuntha protect You from falling down Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While You are playing, may Lord Govinda protect You from all sides, and when You are sleeping, may Lord Mādhava protect You f..."
14:3114:31, 3 March 2017 diff hist +5,737 N Yasoda and Rohini chanted: My dear Krsna, may the Lord of Svetadvipa, Narayana, protect the core of Your heart; may Lord Yogesvara protect Your mind; may Lord Prsnigarbha protect Your intelligence; and may the Supreme Personality of God protect Your soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"may the Lord of Śvetadvīpa, Nārāyaṇa, protect the core of Your heart; may Lord Yogeśvara protect Your mind; may Lord P..."

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