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24 March 2017
- 15:2915:29, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,875 N He (Aniruddha) was dressed in yellow garments & had eyes just like lotus petals. His arms were very long, & he had nice, curling, bluish hair. The glaring rays of his glittering earrings & the beautiful smile on his lips were certainly captivating Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was dressed in yellow garments and had eyes just like lotus petals. His arms were very long, and he had nice, curling, blui..."
- 15:2515:25, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,580 N He (Banasura) appreciated the fact that Usa could not have selected anyone in the three worlds more beautiful. Aniruddha's complexion was brilliant and swarthy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He appreciated the fact that Ūṣā could not have selected anyone in the three worlds more beautiful. Aniruddha’s complexi..."
- 15:2315:23, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,668 N Banasura saw his daughter (Usa) and Aniruddha as a suitable match, yet for family prestige he did not like the combination at all. Banasura could not understand who the boy actually was Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bāṇāsura saw his daughter and Aniruddha as a suitable match, yet for family prestige he did not like the combination at al..."
- 15:1915:19, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,501 N He (Banasura) saw that Usa and Aniruddha were sitting together and talking. They looked very beautiful together, Aniruddha being the son of Pradyumna, who was Cupid himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There he saw that Ūṣā and Aniruddha were sitting together and talking. They looked very beautiful together, Aniruddha bein..."
- 15:1615:16, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,755 N Banasura was shocked to understand that his daughter Usa was no longer a virgin maiden. This weighed heavily on his heart, and without delay he rushed toward the palace where Usa was living Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bāṇāsura was shocked to understand that his daughter Ūṣā was no longer a virgin maiden. This weighed heavily on his he..."
- 15:1215:12, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,874 N The servants were so careful that a male could not even see what was going on there, & so they were surprised that she (Usa) had become contaminated. Since they could not trace out the reason for it, they submitted the whole situation before their master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They were so careful that a male could not even see what was going on there, and so they were surprised that she had become co..."
- 15:0815:08, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,432 N The caretakers (of Usa) cautiously informed their master that Usa was showing symptoms indicating a disgraceful association Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the caretakers cautiously informed their master that Ūṣā was showing symptoms indicating a disgraceful association"}} {{no..."
- 15:0615:06, 24 March 2017 diff hist +5,761 N The housekeeper and the guards of the palace could guess very easily that she was having relations with a male friend, and without waiting for further developments, all of them informed their master, Banasura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The housekeeper and the guards of the palace could guess very easily that she was having relations with a male friend, and wit..."
- 15:0215:02, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,231 N In such an atmosphere of love and service, Aniruddha practically forgot himself and could not recall how many days he had been away from his real home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In such an atmosphere of love and service, Aniruddha practically forgot himself and could not recall how many days he had been..."
- 15:0015:00, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,333 N Usa worshiped Aniruddha as if he were the Supreme Personality of Godhead. By her excellent service, Usa made Aniruddha forget all other things and was able to draw his attention and love to her without deviation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ūṣā worshiped Aniruddha as if he were the Supreme Personality of Godhead. By her excellent service, Ūṣā made Aniruddha..."
- 14:5714:57, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,602 N By his (Aniruddha's) bedside sitting place were other paraphernalia for residential purposes - nice drinks such as milk & sherbet and nice eatables which could be chewed or swallowed. Above all, she pleased him with sweet words and very obliging service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By his bedside sitting place were other paraphernalia for residential purposes—nice drinks such as milk and sherbet and nice..."
- 14:5314:53, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,359 N Usa and Aniruddha lived together in the palace, and day after day Usa's love for Aniruddha grew four times upon four. Usa pleased Aniruddha with valuable garments, flowers, garlands, scents and incense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ūṣā and Aniruddha lived together in the palace, and day after day Ūṣā’s love for Aniruddha grew four times upon four..."
- 14:5014:50, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,109 N The palace in which Usa and Citralekha lived was so well fortified that it was impossible for any male to either enter or see inside Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The palace in which Ūṣā and Citralekhā lived was so well fortified that it was impossible for any male to either enter or..."
- 14:4414:44, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,395 N Citralekha, by her mystic power, immediately brought Aniruddha, in that sleeping condition, to the city of Sonitapura so that Usa might see her desired husband. Usa immediately bloomed in happiness & began to enjoy the company of Aniruddha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citralekhā, by her mystic power, immediately brought Aniruddha, in that sleeping condition, to the city of Śoṇitapura so t..."
- 14:4114:41, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,481 N That very night, she (Citralekha) traveled in outer space and within a very short time reached the city of Dvaraka, which was well protected by Lord Krsna. She entered the palace and found Aniruddha sleeping in his bedroom on a very opulent bed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That very night, she traveled in outer space and within a very short time reached the city of Dvārakā, which was well protec..."
- 14:3814:38, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,535 N Citralekha was a great mystic yogini, and as soon as Usa identified the picture, Citralekha could immediately understand that it was of Aniruddha, a grandson of Krsna's, although neither she nor Usa had previously known his name or ever seen him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citralekhā was a great mystic yoginī, and as soon as Ūṣā identified the picture, Citralekhā could immediately understan..."
- 14:3514:35, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,381 N She (Usa) identified the picture to Citralekha as that of the man (Aniruddha) who had stolen her heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She identified the picture to Citralekhā as that of the man who had stolen her heart"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{com..."
- 14:3214:32, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,657 N When Usa saw the picture of Pradyumna, she became a little bashful, but when she saw the picture of Aniruddha, she became so bashful that she immediately lowered her head and smiled, having found the man she was seeking Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Ūṣā saw the picture of Pradyumna, she became a little bashful, but when she saw the picture of Aniruddha, she became..."
- 11:0711:07, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,920 N Citralekha painted many pictures. Among those of the human beings were the members of the Vrsni dynasty, including Vasudeva, the father of Krsna; Surasena, the grandfather of Krsna; Sri Balaramaji; Lord Krsna; and many others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citralekhā painted many pictures. Among those of the human beings were the members of the Vṛṣṇi dynasty, including Vasu..."
- 11:0511:05, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,960 N The statements of Srimad-Bhagavatam and other Vedic literatures prove definitely that on each and every planet there are living entities of different varieties. Therefore, it is foolish to assert that there are no living entities but those on this earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The statements of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and other Vedic literatures prove definitely that on each and every planet there are li..."
- 11:0211:02, 24 March 2017 diff hist +6,946 N Citralekha, while talking, began to draw many pictures of the demigods inhabiting the higher planetary systems, then pictures of the Gandharvas, Siddhas, Caranas, Pannagas, Daityas, Vidyadharas and Yaksas, as well as many pictures of human beings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citralekhā, while talking, began to draw many pictures of the demigods inhabiting the higher planetary systems, then pictures..."
- 10:5710:57, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,235 N If you (Usa) can identify him from your dream, I (Citralekha) shall bring you peace of mind. Now, let me draw some pictures for you to inspect, and as soon as you find the picture of your desired husband, let me know Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you can identify him from your dream, I shall bring you peace of mind. Now, let me draw some pictures for you to inspect, a..."
- 10:4710:47, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,396 N After hearing Usa's words, Citralekha immediately replied, "I can understand your bereavement, and I assure you that if this boy is within these three worlds - the upper, middle and lower planetary systems - I must find him for your satisfaction" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing Ūṣā’s words, Citralekhā immediately replied, “I can understand your bereavement, and I assure you that..."
- 10:4410:44, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,454 N I (Usa) am sorry to inform you (Citralekha) that just after this he disappeared, and I have been thrown into the whirlpool of disappointment. My dear friend, I am very anxious to find this wonderful young man, the desired lord of my heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am sorry to inform you that just after this he disappeared, and I have been thrown into the whirlpool of disappointment. My..."
- 10:4010:40, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,507 N Usa replied, "Aniruddha's arms are very long, & his general bodily features are so pleasing that any young girl would be attracted. I feel much pride in saying that this beautiful young man was kissing me, & I was enjoying the nectar of his kissing" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His arms are very long, and his general bodily features are so pleasing that any young girl would be attracted. I feel much pr..."
- 10:3610:36, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,475 N On hearing Citralekha's inquiries, Usa replied, "My dear friend, in my dream I saw a nice young man (Aniruddha) who is very, very beautiful. His complexion is swarthy, his eyes are just like lotus petals, and he is dressed in yellow garments" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On hearing Citralekhā’s inquiries, Ūṣā replied, “My dear friend, in my dream I saw a nice young man who is very, very..."
- 10:2910:29, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,584 N Out of great curiosity Citralekha asked Usa: "Who are you searching after? Who is your suitable match" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Who are you searching after"|"Who is your suitable match"|"out of great curiosity Citralekhā asked"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|I..."
- 10:2110:21, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,829 N Citralekha and Usa were intimate friends, and out of great curiosity Citralekha asked, "My dear beautiful princess, as of yet you are not married to any young boy, nor have you seen any boys until now; I am surprised that you are exclaiming like this" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Citralekhā and Ūṣā were intimate friends, and out of great curiosity Citralekhā asked, “My dear beautiful princess, as..."
- 10:1710:17, 24 March 2017 diff hist +8,138 N She (Usa) awoke from her dream exclaiming very loudly, "My dear beloved, where are you?" Being exposed to her friends in this way, she became a little bit ashamed. One of Usa's girlfriends was Citralekha, who was the daughter of Banasura's prime minister Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She awoke from her dream exclaiming very loudly, “My dear beloved, where are you?” Being exposed to her friends in this wa..."
- 10:0910:09, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,948 N When she (Usa) had attained the age of marriage & was sleeping amongst her many girlfriends, she dreamt that Aniruddha was by her side & that she was enjoying a conjugal relationship with him, although she had never actually seen him or heard of him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When she had attained the age of marriage and was sleeping amongst her many girlfriends, she dreamt one night that Aniruddha w..."
- 10:0510:05, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,289 N Banasura had a very beautiful daughter, whose name was Usa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bāṇāsura had a very beautiful daughter, whose name was Ūṣā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first..."
- 10:0110:01, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,852 N The non-Krsna conscious persons utilize everything for sense gratification, and Banasura is a perfect example of such a person. For his own satisfaction he was very eager to utilize his extraordinary power to fight Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The non-Kṛṣṇa conscious persons utilize everything for sense gratification, and Bāṇāsura is a perfect example of suc..."
- 09:5309:53, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,770 N The non-Krsna conscious men are generally devoted to the demigods, whereas the Krsna conscious men are devoted to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Krsna conscious persons utilize everything for the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The non-Kṛṣṇa conscious men are generally devoted to the demigods, whereas the Kṛṣṇa conscious men are devoted to..."
- 08:3108:31, 24 March 2017 diff hist +8,097 N The idea is that they (demoniac human beings) do not know how to expend their energy for right causes, being unaware of the benefit of Krsna consciousness. Actually, there are two classes of men - one is Krsna conscious, the other is non-Krsna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The idea is that they do not know how to expend their energy for right causes, being unaware of the benefit of Kṛṣṇa con..."
- 08:2708:27, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,821 N It appears that foolish, demoniac human beings, when unnecessarily overpowered with material opulences, want to exhibit these opulences, and such foolish people feel satisfaction when these opulences are exhausted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that foolish, demoniac human beings, when unnecessarily overpowered with material opulences, want to exhibit these..."
- 08:2408:24, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,525 N He (Banasura) always waited for the day when the suitable fighter would come to cut down his strength. He was such a foolish demon Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he always waited for the day when the suitable fighter would come to cut down his strength. He was such a foolish demon"}} {{n..."
- 08:2108:21, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,773 N After hearing Lord Siva's statement, Banasura, who was very much puffed up with his power, became elated that he would meet someone able to smash him to pieces. Banasura then returned home with great pleasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing Lord Śiva’s statement, Bāṇāsura, who was very much puffed up with his power, became elated that he would..."
- 08:1808:18, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,576 N Siva said: At that time your (Banasura) days will come to an end, and your flag of victory will no longer fly. Then you will see your false prestige smashed to pieces Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that time your days will come to an end, and your flag of victory will no longer fly. Then you will see your false prestige..."
- 08:1608:16, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,891 N Lord Siva realized that his benediction had become troublesome for Banasura and addressed him, "You rascal! You are very eager to fight, but since you have no one to fight with, you are distressed" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva realized that his benediction had become troublesome for Bāṇāsura and addressed him, “You rascal! You are ver..."
- 08:1208:12, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,658 N Being baffled at not finding a match, I (Banasura) satisfy the itching of my arms by beating them against the mountains. In this way, I tear many great mountains to pieces Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being baffled at not finding a match, I satisfy the itching of my arms by beating them against the mountains. In this way, I t..."
- 08:0408:04, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,636 N Sometimes I (Banasura) feel a great tendency to fight with my arms, and I go out to find a suitable warrior. Unfortunately, everyone flees, knowing my extraordinary power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes I feel a great tendency to fight with my arms, and I go out to find a suitable warrior. Unfortunately, everyone flee..."
- 07:5807:58, 24 March 2017 diff hist +7,957 N My dear lord (Siva), you have given me (Banasura) one thousand arms, but I do not know what to do with them. They are simply a burden; I cannot use them properly in fighting, since I cannot find anyone competent to fight with me except your lordship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear lord, you have given me one thousand arms, but I do not know what to do with them. They are simply a burden; I cannot..."
- 07:4807:48, 24 March 2017 diff hist +8,088 N Offering his respectful obeisances, Banasura said, "My dear lord (Siva), anyone who has not fulfilled his ambition will be able to do so by taking shelter of your lotus feet, which are just like a desire tree from which one can take anything he desires" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While offering his respectful obeisances, Bāṇāsura said, “My dear lord, anyone who has not fulfilled his ambition will b..."
20 March 2017
- 15:3615:36, 20 March 2017 diff hist +5,275 N Once upon a time, Banasura came to offer his respects to Lord Siva. By touching the lotus feet of Lord Siva with his helmet, which was shining like the sun globe, he offered his obeisances unto him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once upon a time, Bāṇāsura came to offer his respects to Lord Śiva. By touching the lotus feet of Lord Śiva with his hel..."
- 15:2815:28, 20 March 2017 diff hist +5,381 N Being pleased with Banasura, he (Siva) said, "Whatever you desire you can have from me, for I am very much pleased with you." Banasura replied, "My dear lord, if you please, you can remain in my city just to protect me from the hands of my enemies" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being pleased with Bāṇāsura, he said"|"Whatever you desire you can have from me, for I am very much pleased with you.” B..."
- 15:2415:24, 20 March 2017 diff hist +5,344 N Lord Siva is well known as Asutosa ("very easily pleased"), and he is also very affectionate to his devotees. He is a great protector for persons who take shelter of him and is the master of all living entities in this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is well known as Āśutoṣa (“very easily pleased”), and he is also very affectionate to his devotees. He is a..."
- 15:2115:21, 20 March 2017 diff hist +5,252 N Long ago, when Lord Siva was dancing in his celebrated fashion called tandava-nrtya, for which he is known as Nataraja, Banasura helped Lord Siva in his dancing by rhythmically beating drums with his one thousand hands Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Long ago, when Lord Śiva was dancing in his celebrated fashion called tāṇḍava-nṛtya, for which he is known as Naṭar..."
- 15:1815:18, 20 March 2017 diff hist +5,224 N By the grace of Lord Siva, Banasura had one thousand arms, and he became so powerful that even demigods like King Indra were serving him most obediently Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the grace of Lord Śiva, Bāṇāsura had one thousand arms, and he became so powerful that even demigods like King Indra w..."
- 15:1515:15, 20 March 2017 diff hist +5,341 N He (Banasura) was very intelligent and liberal also, and his activities are all praiseworthy because he never deviated from his promise and word of honor; he was very truthful & fixed in his vow. In those days, he was ruling over the city of Sonitapura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was very intelligent and liberal also, and his activities are all praiseworthy because he never deviated from his promise a..."
- 15:1215:12, 20 March 2017 diff hist +5,359 N This great hero Banasura, born of Maharaja Bali, was a great devotee of Lord Siva and was always ready to render service unto him. Because of his devotion, Banasura achieved a great position in society, and he was honored in every respect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This great hero Bāṇāsura, born of Mahārāja Bali, was a great devotee of Lord Śiva and was always ready to render servic..."