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2 April 2017
- 06:3306:33, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,471 N Moonlight filled the sky and spread everywhere, and thus the banks of the Yamuna appeared very bright and pleasing, and Lord Balarama enjoyed the company of the gopis there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Moonlight filled the sky and spread everywhere, and thus the banks of the Yamunā appeared very bright and pleasing, and Lord..."
- 06:2706:27, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,200 N Since the season was springtime, the breeze on the bank of the Yamuna was blowing very mildly, carrying the aroma of different flowers, especially the flower known as kaumudi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the season was springtime, the breeze on the bank of the Yamunā was blowing very mildly, carrying the aroma of differen..."
- 06:2406:24, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,690 N For those two (Caitra & Vaishaka) months He kept Himself among the gopis & He passed every night with them in the forest of Vrndavana to satisfy their desire for conjugal love. Thus Balarama also enjoyed the rasa dance with the gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For those two months He kept Himself among the gopīs, and He passed every night with them in the forest of Vṛndāvana to sa..."
- 06:1506:15, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,402 N He (Balarama) was expert in presenting an appeal, and thus, treating the gopis very respectfully, He began to narrate the stories of Krsna so tactfully that the gopis became satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was expert in presenting an appeal, and thus, treating the gopīs very respectfully, He began to narrate the stories of K..."
- 06:0606:06, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,156 N Lord Balarama, of course, could understand the ecstatic feelings of the gopis, and therefore He wanted to pacify them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarāma, of course, could understand the ecstatic feelings of the gopīs, and therefore He wanted to pacify them"}} {{n..."
- 06:0506:05, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,631 N By the force of their (the gopis) ecstatic feelings, it appeared to them that Krsna was personally present and dancing before them. Because of their sweet remembrance of Krsna, they could not check their tears, and they cried without consideration Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the force of their ecstatic feelings, it appeared to them that Kṛṣṇa was personally present and dancing before them...."
- 06:0206:02, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,604 N When the gopis were talking in this way, their feelings for Krsna became more and more intense, and they were experiencing Krsna's smiling, Krsna's words of love, Krsna's attractive features, Krsna's characteristics and Krsna's embraces Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the gopīs were talking in this way, their feelings for Kṛṣṇa became more and more intense, and they were experienc..."
- 05:5805:58, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,294 N Another gopi said, "If cruel Krsna can pass His time without us, why can't we pass our time without Krsna? Of course, Krsna is passing His days without us very happily, but we cannot pass our days happily without Him" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If cruel Kṛṣṇa can pass His time without us, why can’t we pass our time without Kṛṣṇa? Of course, Kṛṣṇa is..."
- 05:5505:55, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,348 N Another gopi said, "My dear friends, what is the use of talking about Krsna? If you are at all interested in passing time by talking, let us talk on some subject other than Him" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another gopī, after hearing this, said"|"My dear friends, what is the use of talking about Kṛṣṇa"|"If you are at all in..."
- 05:5205:52, 2 April 2017 diff hist +8,081 N Another gopi began to speak. "My dear friend," she said, "He (Krsna) has perfected the art of smiling very attractively, and by seeing His smile women become mad after Him and give themselves to Him without hesitation" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He has perfected the art of smiling very attractively, and by seeing His smile women become mad after Him and give themselves..."
- 05:3505:35, 2 April 2017 diff hist +8,274 N Another gopi began to speak. "My dear friend," she said, "Krsna is very clever in using words. No one can compete with Him in that art. He can manufacture such colorful words and talk so sweetly that the heart of any woman would be misled" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then another gopī began to speak"|"Kṛṣṇa is very clever in using words. No one can compete with Him in that art. He can..."
- 05:3105:31, 2 April 2017 diff hist +8,174 N Gopis said, "We village women might be misled by Krsna, but the women in the city of Dvaraka are very clever and intelligent. Therefore I would be surprised if such city women could be misled by Krsna and could believe His words" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We village women might be misled by Kṛṣṇa, but the women in the city of Dvārakā are very clever and intelligent. There..."
- 05:2705:27, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,866 N Gopis said, "After all, we are women, so how could we disbelieve Him (Krsna)? Now we can understand that His sweet words were simply for cheating us" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After all, we are women, so how could we disbelieve Him? Now we can understand that His sweet words were simply for cheating u..."
- 05:2505:25, 2 April 2017 diff hist +7,961 N Gopis said, "He (Krsna) was so clever and cunning that He manufactured very nice words. He said, 'My dear gopis, please do not worry. The service you have rendered Me is impossible for Me to repay" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was so clever and cunning that He manufactured very nice words. He said, ‘My dear gopīs, please do not worry. The servic..."
- 05:2205:22, 2 April 2017 diff hist +8,173 N Gopis said, "Krsna, without caring a pinch for our renunciation, all of a sudden renounced us and went away. He broke off our intimate relationship without serious consideration and left for a foreign country" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa, without caring a pinch for our renunciation, all of a sudden renounced us and went away. He broke off our intimat..."
1 April 2017
- 07:1807:18, 1 April 2017 diff hist +8,277 N Gopis said, "Even in great distress one cannot give up the connection of family members, but although it might be impossible for others, we gave up our fathers, mothers, sisters and relatives (for Krsna's friendship)" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even in great distress one cannot give up the connection of family members, but although it might be impossible for others, we..."
- 07:1507:15, 1 April 2017 diff hist +8,232 N Gopis said, "If only He would come here and accept these garlands we have made. Dear Lord Balarama, descendant of Dasarha, You know that we would give up everything for Krsna's friendship" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If only He would come here and accept these garlands we have made. Dear Lord Balarāma, descendant of Dāśārha, You know tha..."
- 07:1107:11, 1 April 2017 diff hist +8,639 N Gopis said, "Krsna may have forgotten us in the midst of the cultured women of Dvaraka, but as far as we are concerned, we still remember Him by collecting flowers & sewing them into garlands. When He does not come, we simply pass our time by crying" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa may have forgotten us in the midst of the cultured women of Dvārakā, but as far as we are concerned, we still re..."
- 07:0707:07, 1 April 2017 diff hist +8,102 N Gopis inquired from Balarama, "Does Krsna have any plans to come here to see His mother, Yasoda, and does He remember us gopis, who are now pitiably bereft of His company" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Does Kṛṣṇa have any plans to come here to see His mother, Yaśodā, and does He remember us gopīs, who are now pitiably..."
- 07:0307:03, 1 April 2017 diff hist +8,245 N Gopis inquired from Balarama, "Does He (Krsna) sometimes remember His father Nanda and His mother Yasoda and the other friends with whom He so intimately behaved while in Vrndavana" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Does He sometimes remember His father Nanda and His mother Yaśodā and the other friends with whom He so intimately behaved w..."
- 06:5906:59, 1 April 2017 diff hist +8,207 N They (the gopis) specifically asked Balarama whether Krsna was enjoying His life surrounded by the enlightened women of Dvaraka Puri Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They specifically asked Balarāma whether Kṛṣṇa was enjoying His life surrounded by the enlightened women of Dvārakā P..."
- 06:5706:57, 1 April 2017 diff hist +8,382 N When the gopis arrived, Lord Balarama glanced over them with loving eyes. Being overjoyed, the gopis, who had so long been mortified on account of Krsna's and Balarama's absence, began to ask about the welfare of the two brothers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the gopīs arrived, Lord Balarāma glanced over them with loving eyes. Being overjoyed, the gopīs, who had so long been..."
- 06:5406:54, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,690 N Nanda Maharaja and Yasodamayi said, "It is also very good news that You (Balarama) and Krsna defeated Jarasandha and Kalayavana, who is now dead, and that You are now living in a fortified residence in Dvaraka" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also very good news that You and Kṛṣṇa defeated Jarāsandha and Kālayavana, who is now dead, and that You are now..."
- 06:5206:52, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,557 N Nanda Maharaja and Yasodamayi said, "It is very good news that the most sinful King Kamsa has been killed by You (Balarama) and that our friends like Vasudeva and the others who had been harassed have now been relieved" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is very good news that the most sinful King Kaṁsa has been killed by You and that our friends like Vasudeva and the other..."
- 06:4906:49, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,663 N Nanda Maharaja and Yasodamayi inquired, "Now You and Krsna are grown-up married men with children. In the happiness of family life, do You sometimes remember Your poor father and mother, Nanda Maharaja and Yasodadevi" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now You and Kṛṣṇa are grown-up married men with children. In the happiness of family life, do You sometimes remember You..."
- 06:4606:46, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,518 N First Nanda Maharaja and Yasodamayi inquired, "My dear Balarama, are our friends like Vasudeva and others in the family doing well" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First Nanda Mahārāja and Yaśodāmāyī inquired"|"My dear Balarāma, are our friends like Vasudeva and others in the family..."
- 06:4306:43, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,355 N They (the inhabitants of Vrndavana) were not even interested in enjoying a life of opulence, but were satisfied in living a simple life in the village as cowherds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They were not even interested in enjoying a life of opulence, but were satisfied in living a simple life in the village as cow..."
- 06:4106:41, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,750 N Inhabitants of Vrndavana never desired anything like elevation to the heavenly planets or merging into the effulgence of Brahman to become one with the Absolute Truth because of their great desire to love Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of their great desire to love Kṛṣṇa, they never desired anything like elevation to the heavenly planets or mergi..."
- 06:3806:38, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,406 N The inhabitants of Vrndavana had sacrificed everything for Krsna, simply being captivated by the lotus eyes of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inhabitants of Vṛndāvana had sacrificed everything for Kṛṣṇa, simply being captivated by the lotus eyes of the Lo..."
- 06:2906:29, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,737 N First Lord Balarama inquired from them (the cowherd men and boys, the gopis, and King Nanda and Yasoda) about their welfare, and then, since they had not seen Him for such a long time, they began to ask Him different questions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First Lord Balarāma inquired from them about their welfare, and then, since they had not seen Him for such a long time, they..."
- 06:2706:27, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,526 N After being received by the cowherd men and boys, the gopis, and King Nanda and Yasoda, Lord Balarama sat down, feeling satisfied, and they all surrounded Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After being received by the cowherd men and boys, the gopīs, and King Nanda and Yaśodā, Lord Balarāma sat down, feeling sa..."
- 06:2506:25, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,422 N He (Balarama) shook hands with those who were His equals in age and friendship and with loud laughing embraced each one of them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He shook hands with those who were His equals in age and friendship and with loud laughing embraced each one of them"}} {{note..."
- 06:1806:18, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,617 N Lord Balarama then offered His respectful obeisances to the elderly cowherd men and accepted the obeisances of the younger cowherd men. Thus, according to their different ages and relationships, Lord Balarama exchanged feelings of friendship with them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarāma then offered His respectful obeisances to the elderly cowherd men and accepted the obeisances of the younger co..."
- 06:1506:15, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,558 N They (Nanda and Yasoda) embraced Balarama and, seating Him on their laps, began their perpetual crying, wetting Balarama with their tears Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they embraced Balarāma and, seating Him on their laps, began their perpetual crying, wetting Balarāma with their tears"}} {{..."
- 06:1206:12, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,835 N They addressed Him as Jagadisvara, or the Lord of the universe who maintains everyone. The reason for this was that Krsna and Balarama maintain all living entities. And yet Nanda and Yasoda were put into such difficulties on account of Their absence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They addressed Him as Jagadīśvara, or the Lord of the universe who maintains everyone. The reason for this was that Kṛṣ..."
- 06:0906:09, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,413 N He (Balarama) came before Maharaja Nanda and Yasoda and offered His respectful obeisances. In response, mother Yasoda and Nanda Maharaja offered their blessings unto Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He came before Mahārāja Nanda and Yaśodā and offered His respectful obeisances. In response, mother Yaśodā and Nanda Mah..."
- 06:0606:06, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,638 N When Lord Balarama returned to Vrndavana, all the cowherd boys and the gopis had grown up; but still, on His arrival, they all embraced Him, and Balarama embraced them in reciprocation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Balarāma returned to Vṛndāvana, all the cowherd boys and the gopīs had grown up; but still, on His arrival, the..."
- 06:0406:04, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,233 N The inhabitants of Vrndavana had been anxious to see Krsna and Balarama for a very long time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inhabitants of Vṛndāvana had been anxious to see Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma for a very long time"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
- 05:5805:58, 1 April 2017 diff hist +6,568 N Lord Balarama became very anxious to see His father and mother in Vrndavana. Therefore, with great enthusiasm He started on a chariot for Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Balarāma became very anxious to see His father and mother in Vṛndāvana. Therefore, with great enthusiasm He started o..."
27 March 2017
- 15:4315:43, 27 March 2017 diff hist +6,010 N Nrga said, "Lord Krsna, who is always engaged in purifying the conditioned living entities, gave instruction not only to His family members & the inhabitants of Dvaraka but to all the members of human society. After this, the Lord entered His palace" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Lord Kṛṣṇa, who is always engaged in purifying the conditioned living entities, gave instruction not only to His fa..."
- 15:4115:41, 27 March 2017 diff hist +5,651 N Krsna said, "You (Krsna's boys and family members) should learn from the example of King Nrga that even if someone unknowingly usurps the property of a brahmana, he is put into a miserable condition of life" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You should learn from the example of King Nṛga that even if someone unknowingly usurps the property of a brāhmaṇa, he is..."
- 15:3915:39, 27 March 2017 diff hist +5,865 N Krsna said, "You know very well that even I Myself offer My obeisances to the brahmanas with great respect three times daily. You should therefore follow My instruction & example. I shall not forgive anyone who does not follow them & I shall punish him" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You know very well that even I Myself offer My obeisances to the brāhmaṇas with great respect three times daily. You should..."
- 15:3615:36, 27 March 2017 diff hist +5,890 N My (Krsna) dear boys & relatives, I therefore advise you that even if a brahmana becomes angry with you & calls you by ill names or curses you, still you should not retaliate. On the contrary, you should smile, tolerate him & offer your respects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear boys and relatives, I therefore advise you that even if a brāhmaṇa becomes angry with you and calls you by ill name..."
- 15:3315:33, 27 March 2017 diff hist +5,808 N Lord Krsna said, "He (who even wishes to possess property of Brahmana) will be defeated by his enemies, and after being bereft of his royal position, when he gives up his body he will become a serpent, giving trouble to all other living entities" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He will be defeated by his enemies, and after being bereft of his royal position, when he gives up his body he will become a s..."
- 15:3115:31, 27 March 2017 diff hist +5,658 N Lord Krsna said, "If someone even wishes to possess such property (of Brahmana), let alone attempts to take it away by force, the duration of his life will be reduced" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If someone even wishes to possess such property, let alone attempts to take it away by force, the duration of his life will be..."
- 15:2715:27, 27 March 2017 diff hist +5,744 N Lord Krsna said, "I instruct you, all My boys and relatives present here, do not, even by mistake, take the possession of a brahmana and thereby pollute your whole family" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I instruct you, all My boys and relatives present here, do not, even by mistake, take the possession of a brāhmaṇa and ther..."
- 15:2015:20, 27 March 2017 diff hist +7,505 N Lord Krsna said, "A person who takes away a brahmana's property, whether it was originally given by him or by someone else, is condemned to live for at least sixty thousand years as a miserable insect in stool" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who takes away a brāhmaṇa’s property, whether it was originally given by him or by someone else, is condemned to..."
- 15:1215:12, 27 March 2017 diff hist +7,415 N Lord Krsna said, "Not only is he (someone who takes away the property of a very liberal brahmana) put into this hell known as Kumbhipaka, but his family members also have to accept such a miserable condition of life" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"not only is he put into this hell, but his family members also have to accept such a miserable condition of life"}} {{notes|}}..."
- 15:0615:06, 27 March 2017 diff hist +7,417 N Lord Krsna said, "If someone takes away the property of a very liberal brahmana who is encumbered by a large dependent family, then such a usurper is put into the hell known as Kumbhipaka" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If someone takes away the property of a very liberal brāhmaṇa who is encumbered by a large dependent family, then such a us..."
- 15:0315:03, 27 March 2017 diff hist +7,760 N Lord Krsna continued, "If some foolish king who is puffed up by his wealth, prestige & power wants to usurp a brahmana's property, he should be understood to be clearing his path to hell; he does not know how much he has to suffer for such an unwise act" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa continued"|"If some foolish king who is puffed up by his wealth, prestige and power wants to usurp a brāhma..."