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15:4115:41, 7 April 2017 diff hist +8,286 N After rising from bed, Lord Krsna would wash His mouth, hands and feet and would immediately sit down and meditate on Himself. This does not mean, however, that we should also sit down and meditate on ourselves. We have to meditate upon Radha-Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After rising from bed, Lord Kṛṣṇa would wash His mouth, hands and feet and would immediately sit down and meditate on Hi..."
15:3815:38, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,803 N An ideal householder should learn from the behavior of Lord Krsna how to rise early in the morning, however comfortably he may be lying in bed embraced by his wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An ideal householder should learn from the behavior of Lord Kṛṣṇa how to rise early in the morning, however comfortably..."
15:2415:24, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,628 N Despite Srimati Rukminidevi's disgust (at the appearance of brahma-muhurta), Lord Krsna would immediately get up from bed exactly on the appearance of brahma-muhurta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Despite Śrīmatī Rukmiṇīdevī’s disgust, Lord Kṛṣṇa would immediately get up from bed exactly on the appearance o..."
15:2215:22, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,264 N Although Rukminidevi, the first queen of Lord Krsna, knew that brahma-muhurta is the most auspicious time in the entire day, she would feel disgusted at the appearance of brahma-muhurta because she was not very happy to have Krsna leave her side in bed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Śrīmatī Rukmiṇīdevī, the first queen of Lord Kṛṣṇa, knew that brāhma-muhūrta is the most auspicious ti..."
15:1915:19, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,315 N Due to aroma of the parijata flower, the honeybees would begin their humming vibration, & the birds also would begin their sweet chirping sounds. All together it would sound like the singing of professional chanters engaged in offering prayers to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to this aroma, the honeybees would begin their humming vibration, and the birds also would begin their sweet chirping soun..."
15:1615:16, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,744 N Early in the morning, a mild breeze would carry the aroma of the parijata flower, and Krsna would smell it just after rising from bed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Early in the morning, a mild breeze would carry the aroma of the pārijāta flower, and Kṛṣṇa would smell it just after..."
15:1415:14, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,068 N In the garden within the compound of each palace there were parijata flowers. The parijata is not an artificial flower. We remember that Krsna brought the parijata trees from heaven and implanted them in all His palaces Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the garden within the compound of each palace there were pārijāta flowers. The pārijāta is not an artificial flower. We..."
15:1115:11, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,784 N We can follow Lord Krsna's dealings with His wives as an ordinary human being, but His dealings with more than sixteen thousand wives at one time cannot be imitated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We can follow Lord Kṛṣṇa’s dealings with His wives as an ordinary human being, but His dealings with more than sixteen..."
15:0915:09, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,788 N We should always remember, therefore, that Lord Krsna, although playing the part of a human being, simultaneously maintains the position of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should always remember, therefore, that Lord Kṛṣṇa, although playing the part of a human being, simultaneously mainta..."
15:0715:07, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,940 N For example, Krsna's ideal life as a householder can be followed, but if one wants to imitate Krsna by expanding into many forms, that is not possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For example, Kṛṣṇa’s ideal life as a householder can be followed, but if one wants to imitate Kṛṣṇa by expanding..."
15:0515:05, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,060 N From the previous chapter it is clear that no one can act the way Lord Krsna does. We should clearly note this fact: the activities of the Lord should be followed, but they cannot be imitated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the previous chapter it is clear that no one can act the way Lord Kṛṣṇa does. We should clearly note this fact: the..."
15:0315:03, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,857 N From the Vedic mantras we learn that the Supreme Personality of Godhead has nothing to do: na tasya karyam karanam ca vidyate. But if the Supreme Lord has nothing to do, how can we speak of the activities of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the Vedic mantras we learn that the Supreme Personality of Godhead has nothing to do: na tasya kāryaṁ karaṇaṁ ca v..."
14:5814:58, 7 April 2017 diff hist +4,762 N Anyone who hears the narrations of the His pastimes in Dvaraka will certainly find it very easy to traverse the path of liberation and taste the nectar of the lotus feet of Lord Krsna. And thus he will be engaged in Lord Krsna's devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who attentively hears the narrations of the Lord’s pastimes in Dvārakā or supports a preacher of the Kṛṣṇa co..."
14:5614:56, 7 April 2017 diff hist +4,643 N One should know definitely that such pastimes cannot be performed by anyone but Lord Sri Krsna, who is the original cause of the creation, maintenance and dissolution of the whole cosmic manifestation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should know definitely that such pastimes cannot be performed by anyone but Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, who is the original ca..."
14:5314:53, 7 April 2017 diff hist +4,816 N More than sixteen thousand queens in Dvaraka, engaged their feminine attractive features in the transcendental service of the Lord by smiling & serving, and the Lord was pleased to behave with them exactly like a perfect husband enjoying household life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the queens in Dvārakā, more than sixteen thousand in number, engaged their feminine attractive features in the transcend..."
14:4914:49, 7 April 2017 diff hist +5,782 N Lord Krsna satisfied the sage Narada in every way. Narada was very much pleased by seeing the Lord's activities in Dvaraka, and thus he departed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa satisfied the sage Nārada in every way. Nārada was very much pleased by seeing the Lord’s activities in D..."
14:4714:47, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,144 N Four principles of material existence are necessary for the spiritual advancement of human society, and although Lord Krsna had no need to do so, He exhibited His household activities so that people might follow in His footsteps for their own interest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These four principles of material existence are necessary for the spiritual advancement of human society, and although Lord K..."
14:4414:44, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,943 N Lord Krsna has unlimited power, and Narada's astonishment was boundless upon observing again and again the demonstration of Lord Krsna's internal energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa has unlimited power, and Nārada’s astonishment was boundless upon observing again and again the demonstrat..."
14:4214:42, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,904 N The life of a Krsna conscious householder is transcendental to Vedic injunctions and is automatically sanctified because Krsna is the center of all activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Kṛṣṇa is the center of all activities, the life of a Kṛṣṇa conscious householder is transcendental to Vedi..."
14:4014:40, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,926 N Actually, one is obliged to continue the term of material existence because of household life. But the Lord, being very kind upon householders, demonstrated the path of sanctifying ordinary household life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, one is obliged to continue the term of material existence because of household life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj..."
14:3714:37, 7 April 2017 diff hist +8,475 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead was engaged in His so-called household affairs in order to teach people how one can sanctify one's household life although one may be attached to the imprisonment of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead was engaged in His so-called household affairs in order to teach people how one can sanctif..."
14:3514:35, 7 April 2017 diff hist +8,949 N Krsna replied to Narada: "I am the supreme instructor. Therefore I'm personally executing religious principles in order to teach the whole world how to act. It is My desire that you not be bewildered by such demonstrations of My internal energy" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa, replied to Nārada as follows"|"My dear Nārada, O sage among the demigods, you know that I am the supreme i..."
14:3014:30, 7 April 2017 diff hist +8,311 N Narada addressed the Lord as follows: "My dear Lord (Krsna), Now please give me Your blessings so that I may be able to travel all over the universes singing the glories of Your transcendental activities" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now please give me Your blessings so that I may be able to travel all over the universes singing the glories of Your transcend..."
14:2814:28, 7 April 2017 diff hist +8,705 N Narada addressed the Lord as follows: "My dear Lord (Krsna), You are worshipable by all, and demigods and predominating deities of all fourteen planetary systems are completely aware of Your transcendental fame" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, You are worshipable by all, and demigods and predominating deities of all fourteen planetary systems are complet..."
14:2614:26, 7 April 2017 diff hist +8,653 N Narada addressed the Lord as follows: "By Your (Krsna's) mercy, because of my being always engaged in the transcendental loving service of Your lotus feet, Your Lordship has very kindly revealed to me the actions of Your internal potency" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by Your mercy, because of my being always engaged in the transcendental loving service of Your lotus feet, Your Lordship has v..."
14:2314:23, 7 April 2017 diff hist +8,513 N Smiling within himself, Narada addressed the Lord as follows: "My dear Lord of all mystic powers, object of the meditation of great mystics, the extent of Your mystic power is certainly inconceivable, even to mystics like Lord Brahma and Lord Siva" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Smiling within himself, Nārada addressed the Lord as follows"|"My dear Lord of all mystic powers, object of the meditation of..."
14:2014:20, 7 April 2017 diff hist +8,443 N Saint Narada saw all these activities of the Lord, who is the Supersoul of all living entities but who played the role of an ordinary human being to manifest the activities of His internal potency Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saint Nārada saw all these activities of the Lord, who is the Supersoul of all living entities but who played the role of an..."
14:1714:17, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,950 N In one situation the great sage Narada saw Lord Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead and master of mystic powers, acting as a spy by changing His usual dress in order to understand the motives of different citizens in the city and the palaces Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In one situation the great sage Nārada saw Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead and master of mystic powers,..."
14:1414:14, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,667 N Ksatriyas are allowed to practice this killing (animal) art because they have to kill their enemies mercilessly to maintain peace in society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṣatriyas are allowed to practice this killing art because they have to kill their enemies mercilessly to maintain peace in..."
14:0914:09, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,972 N According to Vedic regulations, the ksatriyas were allowed to kill prescribed animals on certain occasions, either to maintain peace in the forests or to offer the animals in the sacrificial fire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Vedic regulations, the kṣatriyas were allowed to kill prescribed animals on certain occasions, either to mainta..."
14:0714:07, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,683 N Somewhere Krsna was found as a ksatriya king engaged in hunting animals in the forest and riding on a very beautiful Sindhi horse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Somewhere Kṛṣṇa was found as a kṣatriya king engaged in hunting animals in the forest and riding on a very beautiful S..."
14:0514:05, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,909 N Somewhere He (Krsna) was seen engaged in public welfare activities, establishing deep wells for the water supply, rest houses and gardens for unknown guests, and great monasteries and temples for saintly persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Somewhere He was seen engaged in public welfare activities, establishing deep wells for the water supply, rest houses and gard..."
10:4310:43, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,599 N Somewhere Lord Krsna was seen performing different types of sacrifices to satisfy the demigods, who are only His qualitative expansions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Somewhere the Lord was seen performing different types of sacrifices to satisfy the demigods, who are only His qualitative exp..."
10:4110:41, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,778 N In one palace the Lord was found bidding farewell to His daughters, and in another He was found receiving a daughter-in-law. People throughout the whole city were astonished to see such pomp and ceremonies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In one palace the Lord was found bidding farewell to His daughters, and in another He was found receiving a daughter-in-law. P..."
10:3910:39, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,815 N Narada saw Lord Krsna engaged in getting His sons and daughters married with suitable brides and bridegrooms in due course of time, and the marriage ceremonies were being performed with great pomp Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada saw Lord Kṛṣṇa engaged in getting His sons and daughters married with suitable brides and bridegrooms in due cou..."
10:3610:36, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,819 N Somewhere Lord Krsna was found discussing the ultimate auspicious activity for the entire human society with His elder brother, Lord Balarama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Somewhere Lord Kṛṣṇa was found discussing the ultimate auspicious activity for the entire human society with His elder b..."
10:3410:34, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,746 N Somewhere else Naradaji found that Lord Krsna was engaged in discussing topics of fighting, and somewhere else in making peace with enemies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Somewhere else Nāradajī found that Lord Kṛṣṇa was engaged in discussing topics of fighting, and somewhere else in maki..."
10:3110:31, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,550 N Somewhere Lord Krsna was found satisfying elderly superiors by supplying them things they needed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Somewhere Lord Kṛṣṇa was found satisfying elderly superiors by supplying them things they needed"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
10:2910:29, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,777 N Lord Krsna is Himself the original Visnu, but because He played the part of a human being, He taught us definitely by His personal behavior what is meant by meditation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa is Himself the original Viṣṇu, but because He played the part of a human being, He taught us definitely b..."
10:2610:26, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,575 N Meditation, as recommended in authorized scripture, is meant for concentrating one's mind on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Meditation, as recommended in authorized scripture, is meant for concentrating one’s mind on the Supreme Personality of Godh..."
10:2410:24, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,645 N In one palace He (Krsna) was found sitting in meditation as if concentrating His mind on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is beyond these material universes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In one palace He was found sitting in meditation as if concentrating His mind on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is be..."
10:2110:21, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,918 N Somewhere else He (Krsna) was found enjoying family life according to the regulative principles of the sastras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Somewhere else He was found enjoying family life according to the regulative principles of the śāstras"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
09:0509:05, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,136 N Since it is necessary for householders to increase their financial assets for various expenditures, Krsna was found somewhere engaged in matters of economic development Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since it is necessary for householders to increase their financial assets for various expenditures, Kṛṣṇa was found some..."
09:0209:02, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,399 N Somewhere Lord Krsna was found enjoying the company of a particular wife by exchanging joking words with her. Somewhere else He was found engaged with His wife in religious ritualistic functions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Somewhere Lord Kṛṣṇa was found enjoying the company of a particular wife by exchanging joking words with her. Somewhere..."
08:5808:58, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,761 N In another palace He (Krsna) was found hearing the narrations of the Puranas & of histories such as the Mahabharata, which are supplementary scriptures for disseminating Vedic knowledge to common people by narrating important instances in the history Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in another palace He was found hearing the narrations of the Purāṇas and of histories such as the Mahābhārata, which are..."
08:4708:47, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,137 N In another palace He (Krsna) was found (by Narada) giving well-decorated cows in charity to the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In another palace He was found giving well-decorated cows in charity to the brāhmaṇas"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{..."
08:4508:45, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,145 N In one palace He (Krsna) was found (by Narada) surrounded by many young society girls, enjoying in a swimming pool Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In one palace He was found surrounded by many young society girls, enjoying in a swimming pool"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswara..."
08:4308:43, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,262 N In some of the palaces He (Krsna) was found (by Narada) consulting with ministers like Uddhava on important matters of business Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In some of the palaces He was found consulting with ministers like Uddhava on important matters of business"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
08:4108:41, 7 April 2017 diff hist +8,093 N In some palace He (Krsna) was found (by Narada) lying down on His bedstead taking rest, and somewhere else He was found sitting in His chair, being praised by the prayers of His different devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Elsewhere He was found lying down on His bedstead taking rest, and somewhere else He was found sitting in His chair, being pra..."
08:3808:38, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,888 N In some palaces Lord Krsna was found (by Narada) riding on horses, elephants or chariots and wandering hither and thither Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In some palaces Lord Kṛṣṇa was found riding on horses, elephants or chariots and wandering hither and thither"}} {{notes..."

7 April 2017

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