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03:2503:25, 16 March 2017 diff hist +7,082 N This age, Kali-yuga, is compared to the cloudy season of the living entities. In this age, real knowledge is covered by the influence of the material advancement of civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This age, Kali-yuga, is compared to the cloudy season of the living entities. In this age, real knowledge is covered by the in..."
03:2103:21, 16 March 2017 diff hist +7,276 N During the rainy season, in the evening, there are many glowworms visible about the tops of trees, hither and thither, and they glitter just like lights. But the luminaries of the sky - the stars and the moon - are not visible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the rainy season, in the evening, there are many glowworms visible about the tops of trees, hither and thither, and the..."
03:1703:17, 16 March 2017 diff hist +6,376 N This temporary profit (giving oneself generous salaries) is like the flourishing of the earth in the rainy season Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This temporary profit is like the flourishing of the earth in the rainy season"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete..."
03:1303:13, 16 March 2017 diff hist +6,824 N Here, a comparison is made to the person undergoing austerities for fulfillment of a material desire. The flourishing condition of the earth after the rainy season is compared to the fulfillment of material desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here, a comparison is made to the person undergoing austerities for fulfillment of a material desire. The flourishing conditio..."
03:0903:09, 16 March 2017 diff hist +6,764 N It is like a charitable person who opens his treasury for distribution and who does not discriminate whether the charity is needed or not. He gives in charity openhandedly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is like a charitable person who opens his treasury for distribution and who does not discriminate whether the charity is ne..."
03:0303:03, 16 March 2017 diff hist +6,514 N The clouds' downpour is so profuse that the rains even fall on rocks and hills and on the oceans and seas, where there is no need for water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The clouds’ downpour is so profuse that the rains even fall on rocks and hills and on the oceans and seas, where there is no..."
02:5902:59, 16 March 2017 diff hist +6,900 N And when there was need of giving charity, he used to distribute money exactly as the cloud distributes rain. The distribution of rain by clouds is so sumptuous that it is compared to the distribution of wealth by a great, munificent person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there was need of giving charity, he used to distribute money exactly as the cloud distributes rain. The distribution of..."
02:5402:54, 16 March 2017 diff hist +6,719 N When Maharaja Dasaratha, the father of Lord Ramacandra, used to fight with his enemies, it was said that he approached them just like a farmer uprooting unnecessary plants and trees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Mahārāja Daśaratha, the father of Lord Rāmacandra, used to fight with his enemies, it was said that he approached the..."

11:5511:55, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,927 N The clouds exhaust themselves by distributing water all over the surface of the globe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The clouds exhaust themselves by distributing water all over the surface of the globe"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{c..."
11:4711:47, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,900 N Water is urgently needed after the summer season, and thus the clouds are just like a rich man who, in times of need, distributes his money even to the point of exhausting his whole treasury Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Water is urgently needed after the summer season, and thus the clouds are just like a rich man who, in times of need, distribu..."
11:4111:41, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,689 N Out of that unlimited expansion of minute portions of the Supreme Lord, some are covered by the influence of material nature, whereas others are free Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of that unlimited expansion of minute portions of the Supreme Lord, some are covered by the influence of material nature,..."
11:3711:37, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,766 N The brahmajyoti - spiritual effulgence - is just like the sunshine; as the sunshine is full of molecular shining particles, so the brahmajyoti is full of minute portions of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brahmajyoti—spiritual effulgence—is just like the sunshine; as the sunshine is full of molecular shining particles, so..."
11:3211:32, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,630 N This portion is covered by the modes of material nature, and therefore the living entities are residing within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This portion is covered by the modes of material nature, and therefore the living entities are residing within this material w..."
11:2811:28, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,042 N The Supreme Brahman, or the unlimited sky, can never be covered by a cloud, but a portion of it can be covered. As stated in the BG, the living entities are part and parcel of the SP of God. But they are only an insignificant portion of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Brahman, or the unlimited sky, can never be covered by a cloud, but a portion of it can be covered. As stated in t..."
11:2311:23, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,745 N The unlimited sky is like the Supreme Brahman, and the tiny living entities are like the covered sky, or Brahman covered by the three modes of material nature. Originally, everyone is part and parcel of Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The unlimited sky is like the Supreme Brahman, and the tiny living entities are like the covered sky, or Brahman covered by th..."
11:1911:19, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,620 N The symptoms of the rainy season may be compared to the symptoms of the living entities who are covered by the three modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The symptoms of the rainy season may be compared to the symptoms of the living entities who are covered by the three modes of..."
11:1611:16, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,946 N In India, after the scorching heat of the summer, the rainy season is very welcome. The clouds accumulating in the sky, covering the sun and the moon, become very pleasing to the people, and they expect rainfall at every moment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, after the scorching heat of the summer, the rainy season is very welcome. The clouds accumulating in the sky, coveri..."
11:1011:10, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,977 N They (the cowherd men and their wives) concluded that Krsna and Balarama were demigods who had kindly come to Vrndavana to become their children. In this way, the rainy season ensued Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They concluded that Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma were demigods who had kindly come to Vṛndāvana to become their children. In t..."
11:0211:02, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,887 N The killing of Pralambasura & the devouring of the devastating forest fire by Krsna and Balarama became household topics in Vrndavana. The cowherd men described these wonderful activities to their wives and to everyone else, & all were struck with wonder Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The killing of Pralambāsura and the devouring of the devastating forest fire by Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma became household to..."
09:3609:36, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,887 N As they (Krsna and the cowherd boys) approached the village, all the gopis became very joyous. Throughout the day the gopis used to think of Krsna while He was in the forest, and in His absence they were considering one moment to be like twelve years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As they approached the village, all the gopīs became very joyous. Throughout the day the gopīs used to think of Kṛṣṇa..."
09:2609:26, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,529 N In the evening, Krsna and Balarama, along with the boys and cows, returned to Vrndavana, playing Their flutes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the evening, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma, along with the boys and cows, returned to Vṛndāvana, playing Their flutes"}} {{n..."
09:2309:23, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,910 N They (the cowherd boys) were astonished to see that they were completely free from the attack of the blazing fire and that the cows were saved. They secretly thought that Krsna must be not an ordinary boy but some demigod Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They were astonished to see that they were completely free from the attack of the blazing fire and that the cows were saved. T..."
09:1809:18, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,739 N Then Krsna, the supreme mystic, the powerful Personality of Godhead, immediately swallowed up all the flames of the fire. The cows and boys were thus saved from imminent danger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then Kṛṣṇa, the supreme mystic, the powerful Personality of Godhead, immediately swallowed up all the flames of the fire..."
09:0109:01, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,137 N Krsna heard the appealing voices of His friends, and casting a pleasing glance over them, He began to answer. By speaking through His eyes, He impressed upon His friends that there was no cause for fear, and He assured them, "Don't worry" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead heard the appealing voices of His friends, and casting a pleasing glance over them, He began to ans..."
08:5508:55, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,942 N They (the cows and boys) said, "Our dear friend Krsna, we are Your intimate friends. It is not right that we should suffer in this way. We are all completely dependent on You, & You are the knower of all religious life. We do not know anyone except You" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our dear friend Kṛṣṇa, we are Your intimate friends. It is not right that we should suffer in this way. We are all compl..."
08:4808:48, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,014 N They (the cows and boys) said, "My dear Krsna! My dear Krsna! You and Balarama are very powerful. We are now burning from the heat of this blazing fire. Let us take shelter of Your lotus feet. We know You can protect us from this great danger" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They said, “My dear Kṛṣṇa! My dear Kṛṣṇa! You and Balarāma are very powerful. We are now burning from the heat..."
08:4208:42, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,107 N The flames increased as the wind blew very quickly, & it appeared that everything movable & immovable would be devoured. All the cows & boys became very frightened, and they looked toward Balarama & Krsna the way a dying man looks at the picture of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The flames increased as the wind blew very quickly, and it appeared that everything movable and immovable would be devoured. A..."
08:0908:09, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,182 N Krsna began to call the cows by their respective names, with great noise. Upon hearing Krsna calling, the cows immediately replied with joy. But by this time the forest fire had surrounded all of them, and the situation appeared to be very fearful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa began to call the cows by their respective names, with great noise. Upon hearing Kṛṣṇa calling, the cows imm..."
08:0208:02, 15 March 2017 diff hist +5,083 N All of the boys were fearing that their very means of livelihood, the cows, were now lost. When searching out the cows in the forest, they themselves became very tired and thirsty. Soon, however, they heard the crying of their cows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of the boys were fearing that their very means of livelihood, the cows, were now lost. When searching out the cows in the..."
07:5607:56, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,996 N On the other side Balarama and Krsna, along with Their friends, could not find their animals, and they became very much aggrieved. They began to trace the cows by following their footprints, as well as the path of eaten grass Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the other side Balarāma and Kṛṣṇa, along with Their friends, could not find their animals, and they became very much..."
07:5007:50, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,977 N The goats, cows & buffalo traveled from one forest to another & entered the forest known as Isikatavi. This forest was full of green grass, & therefore they were allured; but when they entered, they saw that there was a forest fire, & they began to cry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goats, cows and buffalo traveled from one forest to another and entered the forest known as Īṣīkāṭavī. This forest..."
07:4307:43, 15 March 2017 diff hist +4,988 N While Krsna and Balarama and Their friends were engaged in the pastimes described above, the cows, being unobserved, began to wander off on their own, entering farther and farther into the deepest part of the forest, allured by fresh grasses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma and Their friends were engaged in the pastimes described above, the cows, being unobserved, be..."
07:2707:27, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,494 N This (swallowing up the whole forest fire) was not impossible for Krsna, because He is unlimited. He has unlimited power to do anything He desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This was not impossible for Kṛṣṇa, because He is unlimited. He has unlimited power to do anything He desires"}} {{notes|..."
07:2207:22, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,797 N Thus they (the inhabitants of Vrndavana) prayed to Krsna, saying that they could not take any shelter other than His lotus feet. Lord Krsna, being compassionate upon His own townspeople, immediately swallowed up the whole forest fire and saved them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus they prayed to Kṛṣṇa, saying that they could not take any shelter other than His lotus feet. Lord Kṛṣṇa, bein..."
07:1607:16, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,970 N They began to say, "Our dear Krsna! O S. Personality of God! Our dear Balarama, reservoir of all strength! Please try to save us from this all-devouring and devastating fire. We have no shelter other than You. This devastating fire will swallow us all" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They began to say, “Our dear Kṛṣṇa! O Supreme Personality of Godhead! Our dear Balarāma, reservoir of all strength! P..."
07:1007:10, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,727 N As soon as they felt the warmth of the fire, they (the inhabitants of Vrndavana) immediately took shelter of Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, although He was playing just like their child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as they felt the warmth of the fire, they immediately took shelter of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead,..."
07:0607:06, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,546 N In the middle of the night, while they were taking rest, there was suddenly a great forest fire, and it quickly appeared that the fire would soon devour all the inhabitants of Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the middle of the night, while they were taking rest, there was suddenly a great forest fire, and it quickly appeared that..."
06:5706:57, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,446 N Since it was almost night and all the inhabitants of Vrndavana, including the cows and calves, were very tired, they decided to take their rest on the riverbank Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since it was almost night and all the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, including the cows and calves, were very tired, they decide..."
06:5106:51, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,738 N Being so pleased by Krsna's return, Maharaja Nanda gave many cows and much gold in charity to the brahmanas. While Nanda Maharaja was thus engaged, mother Yasoda simply embraced Krsna and made Him sit on her lap while she shed tears continuously Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being so pleased by Kṛṣṇa’s return, Mahārāja Nanda gave many cows and much gold in charity to the brāhmaṇas. Whil..."
06:4506:45, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,751 N Because brahmanas are considered to be the spiritual masters of society, they offered their blessings to Krsna and His family on account of Krsna's release. They also asked Maharaja Nanda to give them some charity on that occasion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because brāhmaṇas are considered to be the spiritual masters of society, they offered their blessings to Kṛṣṇa and Hi..."
06:3506:35, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,891 N The trees on the bank of the Yamuna, along with all the cows, bulls & calves, were full of pleasure because of Krsna's appearance there. The brahmana inhabitants of Vrndavana immediately came with their wives to congratulate Krsna and His family members Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The trees on the bank of the Yamunā, along with all the cows, bulls and calves, were full of pleasure because of Kṛṣṇa..."
06:1906:19, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,632 N Balarama also embraced Krsna, but He was laughing because when everyone else had been so overwhelmed with anxiety, He had known what would happen to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Balarāma also embraced Kṛṣṇa, but He was laughing because when everyone else had been so overwhelmed with anxiety, He h..."
06:1206:12, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,567 N When a person regains his life, naturally he becomes absorbed in pleasure and joyfulness. They (the inhabitants of Vrndavana) each in turn pressed Krsna to their chests, and thus they felt a great relief Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person regains his life, naturally he becomes absorbed in pleasure and joyfulness. They each in turn pressed Kṛṣṇ..."
06:0706:07, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,702 N The inhabitants of Vrndavana, including the cowherd boys and men, the gopis, mother Yasoda, Maharaja Nanda and all the cows and calves, saw Krsna coming from the Yamuna, and it was as though they had recovered their very life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, including the cowherd boys and men, the gopīs, mother Yaśodā, Mahārāja Nanda and all the..."
06:0006:00, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,571 N He (Krsna) appeared before them (the inhabitants of Vrndavana) nicely decorated, smeared all over with candana pulp, bedecked with valuable jewels and stones, and almost completely covered with gold Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He appeared before them nicely decorated, smeared all over with candana pulp, bedecked with valuable jewels and stones, and al..."
05:5505:55, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,572 N When Krsna finally came out of Kaliya’s lake, He was seen by all His friends and relatives on the bank of the Yamuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Kṛṣṇa finally came out of Kāliya’s lake, He was seen by all His friends and relatives on the bank of the Yamunā..."
05:4905:49, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,462 N The falldown of Saubhari Muni, who was supposed to be absorbed in spiritual bliss by meditation, is an instruction to the offender of Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The falldown of Saubhari Muni, who was supposed to be absorbed in spiritual bliss by meditation, is an instruction to the offe..."
05:4305:43, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,542 N Thinking of their protection, he (Saubhari Muni) cursed Garuda with the following words: "Henceforward, from this day, if Garuda comes here to catch fish, then - I say this with all my strength - he will be immediately killed" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thinking of their protection, he cursed Garuḍa with the following words: “Henceforward, from this day, if Garuḍa comes h..."
05:3705:37, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,162 N Saubhari Muni was sorry that one of the leaders of the fish was taken away by Garuda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saubhari Muni was sorry that one of the leaders of the fish was taken away by Garuḍa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{..."
05:3105:31, 15 March 2017 diff hist +6,736 N Although Garuda was not under anyone’s order, being the carrier of Lord Visnu, he did not disobey the order of the great yogi. Instead of staying and eating many fish, he carried off one big fish, who was their leader Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Garuḍa was not under anyone’s order, being the carrier of Lord Viṣṇu, he did not disobey the order of the gre..."

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