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03:1103:11, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,787 N These are the words of Princess Rukmini, 'All his material pangs subside, and he fixes Your form in his heart. Through such transcendental love for You, he always sees You within himself; and by this process all his desires are fulfilled' Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All his material pangs subside, and he fixes Your form in his heart. Through such transcendental love for You, he always sees..."
03:0603:06, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,983 N The Brahmana said, "These are the words of Princess Rukmini, 'My dear Krsna, O infallible, most beautiful one, any human being who happens to hear about Your transcendental form, pastimes immediately absorbs through his ears Your name, fame & qualities" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Said, “These are the words of Princess Rukmiṇī: ‘My dear Kṛṣṇa, O infallible and most beautiful one, any human be..."
03:0003:00, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,782 N Being very much satisfied by these transcendental pastimes with the Lord, the brahmana narrated the whole story of his mission in coming to see Krsna. He got out the letter Rukmini had written to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus, being very much satisfied by these transcendental pastimes with the Lord, the brāhmaṇa narrated the whole story of hi..."
02:5502:55, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,644 N Of course, Krsna could understand that the brahmana had come with a confidential message; therefore He said, "If you have no objection, I give you liberty to speak about your mission" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course, Kṛṣṇa could understand that the brāhmaṇa had come with a confidential message; therefore He said, “If yo..."
02:5202:52, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,692 N If they (citizens) are happy in all respects, it is to be understood that the king is honest and is executing his duties rightly. Krsna said that the king in whose kingdom the citizens are happy is very dear to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If they are happy in all respects, it is to be understood that the king is honest and is executing his duties rightly. Kṛṣ..."
02:4802:48, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,835 N Lord Krsna then desired to know about the rulers (ksatriyas) in the brahmana's kingdom, so He inquired whether the citizens of the kingdom were all happy. A king's qualification is judged by the temperament of the people in the kingdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa then desired to know about the rulers (kṣatriyas) in the brāhmaṇa’s kingdom, so He inquired whether th..."
02:4302:43, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,567 N Krsna said, "They (the brahmanas and Vaisnavas) are the best friends of the people in general; they are free from false egoism and are always in a peaceful condition of mind" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are the best friends of the people in general; they are free from false egoism and are always in a peaceful condition of..."
02:3902:39, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,588 N In conclusion, Lord Sri Krsna said, "I offer My respectful obeisances to the brahmanas and Vaisnavas, for the brahmanas are always self-satisfied and the Vaisnavas are always engaged in actual welfare activities for human society" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In conclusion, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa said, “I offer My respectful obeisances to the brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas, for the..."
02:3602:36, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,604 N It is advised in the authorized scriptures that a brahmana may, under awkward circumstances, accept the profession of a ksatriya or even a vaisya, but never is he to accept the profession of a sudra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is advised in the authorized scriptures that a brāhmaṇa may, under awkward circumstances, accept the profession of a k..."
02:3102:31, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,852 N Actually, a qualified brahmana always sticks to his own duties and never accepts those of a sudra or of one less than a sudra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, a qualified brāhmaṇa always sticks to his own duties and never accepts those of a śūdra or of one less than a..."
02:2802:28, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,383 N Krsna continued, "Such a person can never be happy under any circumstances; but if one's mind is satisfied, even if he is bereft of all possessions, he can be happy living anywhere" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a person can never be happy under any circumstances; but if one’s mind is satisfied, even if he is bereft of all posses..."
02:2302:23, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,196 N Krsna continued, "Even if a person is as opulent as the King of heaven, Indra, if he is not satisfied he inevitably has to transmigrate from one planet to another" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if a person is as opulent as the King of heaven, Indra, if he is not satisfied he inevitably has to transmigrate from one..."
02:2002:20, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,334 N Krsna continued, "Simply by sticking to one's prescribed duties, everyone, especially a brahmana, can attain the highest perfection of all desires" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by sticking to one’s prescribed duties, everyone, especially a brāhmaṇa, can attain the highest perfection of all..."
02:1602:16, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,435 N Lord Krsna continued, "O best of all the brahmanas, you should always remain satisfied, for if a brahmana is always self-satisfied he will not deviate from his prescribed duties" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa continued: “O best of all the brāhmaṇas, you should always remain satisfied, for if a brāhmaṇa is alw..."
02:1302:13, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,470 N Lord Sri Krsna was playing just like a human being. Because He belonged to the ksatriya division of the social system and was a young boy, it was His duty to show respect to such a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa was playing just like a human being. Because He belonged to the kṣatriya division of the social syste..."
02:0802:08, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,274 N The brahmana knew Krsna to be the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and still he accepted the respectful service of the Lord on the grounds of Vedic social convention Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa knew Kṛṣṇa to be the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and still he accepted the respectful service of the..."

15:5315:53, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,280 N By attaining knowledge and knowing its practical application in life, one becomes convinced about the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By attaining knowledge and knowing its practical application in life, one becomes convinced about the Absolute Truth"}} {{note..."
15:5015:50, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,546 N When one inquires as to the welfare of a brahmana, the questions should be worded according to his condition of life so as not to disturb him. A peaceful mind is the basis for becoming truthful, clean, equipoised, self-controlled and tolerant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one inquires as to the welfare of a brāhmaṇa, the questions should be worded according to his condition of life so as..."
15:4515:45, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,383 N Different classes of people in the social system are engaged in various professions, and when one inquires as to the well-being of a particular person, he should do so on the basis of that person's occupation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Different classes of people in the social system are engaged in various professions, and when one inquires as to the well-bein..."
15:4115:41, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,444 N In this way, Krsna appeared before the brahmana and said, "My dear brahmana, I hope that you are executing the religious principles without difficulty and that your mind is always peaceful" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way, Kṛṣṇa appeared before the brāhmaṇa and said, “My dear brāhmaṇa, I hope that you are executing the r..."
15:3715:37, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,855 N In due time, the brahmana took his bath, accepted his meals & lay down to rest on a bedstead completely bedecked with soft silk. As he was resting, Krsna silently approached, with great respect, put the brahmana's legs on His lap & began to massage them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In due time, the brāhmaṇa took his bath, accepted his meals and lay down to rest on a bedstead completely bedecked with sof..."
15:3215:32, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,624 N When the brahmana was seated on the golden throne, Lord Sri Krsna began to worship him exactly as the demigods worship Krsna. In this way, He taught everyone that worshiping His devotee is more valuable than worshiping Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the brāhmaṇa was seated on the golden throne, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa began to worship him exactly as the demigods wors..."
15:2815:28, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,341 N Lord Sri Krsna, in order to teach everyone the Vedic etiquette of how to respect a brahmana, immediately got up and offered him His throne Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, in order to teach everyone the Vedic etiquette of how to respect a brāhmaṇa, immediately got up and..."
15:2415:24, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,420 N Since the brahmana had the opportunity to be Rukmini's messenger, he was fortunate enough to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead Krsna, the original cause of all causes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the brāhmaṇa had the opportunity to be Rukmiṇī’s messenger, he was fortunate enough to see the Supreme Personali..."
15:2115:21, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,338 N Reaching the gate of Dvaraka, the brahmana informed the doorkeeper of his arrival, and the doorkeeper led him to the place where Krsna was sitting on a golden throne Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Reaching the gate of Dvārakā, the brāhmaṇa informed the doorkeeper of his arrival, and the doorkeeper led him to the plac..."
15:1815:18, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,647 N Such a qualified brahmana is always truthful and is a devotee of Visnu. Without delay, she (Rukmini) sent the brahmana to Dvaraka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a qualified brāhmaṇa is always truthful and is a devotee of Viṣṇu. Without delay, she sent the brāhmaṇa to Dvā..."
15:1515:15, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,904 N Some steps should be taken immediately. After some deliberation, she (Rukmini) decided to send a message to Krsna, and so that she might not be deceived, she selected a qualified brahmana as her messenger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some steps should be taken immediately. After some deliberation, she decided to send a message to Kṛṣṇa, and so that she..."
15:1015:10, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,971 N When the black-eyed, beautiful Rukmini heard of the settlement, she immediately became very morose. However, being a king's daughter, she understood political diplomacy and decided that there was no use in simply being morose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the black-eyed, beautiful Rukmiṇī heard of the settlement, she immediately became very morose. However, being a king..."
15:0615:06, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,061 N Naturally Rukmini had a chance to talk with them, & in this way she obtained information about Krsna. She was informed about the six opulences of Krsna, & simply by hearing about Him she desired to surrender herself to His lotus feet & become His wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Naturally Rukmiṇī had a chance to talk with them, and in this way she obtained information about Kṛṣṇa. She was infor..."
15:0115:01, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,401 N The brothers had one young sister, Rukmini. She was beautiful and chaste and was meant to be married to Lord Krsna. Many saintly persons and sages like Narada Muni used to visit the palace of King Bhismaka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brothers had one young sister, Rukmiṇī. She was beautiful and chaste and was meant to be married to Lord Kṛṣṇa. M..."
14:5514:55, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,367 N All the transcendental pastimes of Krsna described in Srimad-Bhagavatam are relished by pure devotees through submissive aural reception. They do not reject even a drop Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"ll the transcendental pastimes of Kṛṣṇa described in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam are relished by pure devotees through submissi..."
14:5214:52, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,291 N They (prakrta-sahajiyas) do not know that His (Krsna's) bellicose activities and His friendly activities with the gopis are equally transcendental, being on the absolute platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They do not know that His bellicose activities and His friendly activities with the gopīs are equally transcendental, being o..."
14:4714:47, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,472 N There is a class of so-called devotees known as prakrta-sahajiyas who are very much interested in hearing about Krsna's rasa-lila with the gopis but not about His fighting with His enemies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is, however, a class of so-called devotees known as prākṛta-sahajiyās who are very much interested in hearing about..."
14:4314:43, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,391 N Devotees take a transcendental interest in hearing of them (Krsna's activities). The pure devotee does not make the distinction that some activities of the Lord should be heard and others avoided Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees take a transcendental interest in hearing of them. The pure devotee does not make the distinction that some activitie..."
14:3814:38, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,338 N Devotees of Krsna are always eager to hear about the transcendental activities of the Lord. His activities of fighting, kidnapping and running away from the battlefield are all transcendental, being on the absolute platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees of Kṛṣṇa are always eager to hear about the transcendental activities of the Lord. His activities of fighting,..."
14:3414:34, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,280 N Rukmini, the only daughter of King Bhismaka, was exquisitely beautiful. She was known as Ruciranana, which means "one who has a beautiful face expanded like a lotus flower" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī, the only daughter of King Bhīṣmaka, was exquisitely beautiful. She was known as Rucirānanā, which means “on..."
14:3114:31, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,141 N While Rukmini was being given in charity to Sisupala, Krsna snatched her from the marriage arena exactly as Garuda snatched a pot of nectar from the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Rukmiṇī was being given in charity to Śiśupāla, Kṛṣṇa snatched her from the marriage arena exactly as Garu..."
14:2814:28, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,234 N Krsna married Rukmini according to the raksasa system, kidnapping her in the presence of His many rivals, like Sisupala, Jarasandha and Salva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa married Rukmiṇī according to the rākṣasa system, kidnapping her in the presence of His many rivals, like Śi..."
14:2514:25, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,446 N In royal style, the bridegroom goes to the house of the bride, and in the presence of brahmanas, priests and relatives, the bride is given in charity to the bridegroom. Besides this, there are other systems, such as the gandharva and raksasa marriages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then, in royal style, the bridegroom goes to the house of the bride, and in the presence of brāhmaṇas, priests and relative..."
14:2114:21, 7 April 2017 diff hist +7,413 N According to Vedic convention, there are eight kinds of marriage. In the first-class marriage system, the parents of the bride and bridegroom arrange the marriage date Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Vedic convention, there are eight kinds of marriage. In the first-class marriage system, the parents of the bride..."
14:0014:00, 7 April 2017 diff hist +5,404 N According to the authority of the Caitanya-caritamrta, the expansion of Krsna and that of Srimati Radharani are simultaneous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the authority of the Caitanya-caritāmṛta, the expansion of Kṛṣṇa and that of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī..."
13:5413:54, 7 April 2017 diff hist +5,705 N Rukmini was the daughter of King Bhismaka, ruler of the province known as Vidarbha. Just as Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vasudeva, Rukmini is the supreme goddess of fortune, Maha-Laksmi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī was the daughter of King Bhīṣmaka, ruler of the province known as Vidarbha. Just as Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme P..."
13:4913:49, 7 April 2017 diff hist +5,666 N Following this, Sri Balarama married Revati, daughter of King Raivata, ruler of Anarta Province. This is explained in the Ninth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam. After the marriage of Baladeva, Krsna married Rukmini Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Following this, Śrī Balarāma married Revatī, daughter of King Raivata, ruler of Ānarta Province. This is explained in the..."
13:4413:44, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,518 N Thinking himself successful in his efforts, he (Jarasandha) left the city of Mathura and returned to his home in the kingdom of Magadha. Gradually Krsna and Balarama reached the city of Dvaraka, which was surrounded by the sea Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thinking himself successful in his efforts, he left the city of Mathurā and returned to his home in the kingdom of Magadha. G..."
13:4013:40, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,119 N Jarasandha concluded that the two brothers (Krsna and Balarama) had burned to ashes and that there was no need of further fighting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jarāsandha concluded that the two brothers had burned to ashes and that there was no need of further fighting"}} {{notes|}} {..."
13:3513:35, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,455 N As the fire spread more and more, Krsna and Balarama jumped from the top of the mountain down to the ground - a distance of eighty-eight miles. Thus, while the peak was burning up, Krsna and Balarama escaped, unseen by Jarasandha or his men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the fire spread more and more, Krsna and Balarama jumped from the top of the mountain down to the ground - a distance of ei..."
12:3012:30, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,459 N First he (Jarasandha) tried to find Them (Krsna and Balarama), searching for a long time, but when he failed he decided to trap and kill Them by setting fires around the peak. He therefore surrounded the peak with firewood and set it ablaze Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First he tried to find Them, searching for a long time, but when he failed he decided to trap and kill Them by setting fires a..."
12:2412:24, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,240 N Jarasandha took it for granted that the two brothers (Krsna and Balarama) were afraid of his military power and had hidden Themselves at the top of the mountain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jarāsandha took it for granted that the two brothers were afraid of his military power and had hidden Themselves at the top o..."
12:2112:21, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,267 N This mountain was called Pravarsana due to constant rain, for the peak was always covered with clouds sent by Indra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This mountain was called Pravarṣaṇa due to constant rain, for the peak was always covered with clouds sent by Indra"}} {{n..."
12:1812:18, 7 April 2017 diff hist +6,420 N After traversing a very long distance, the brothers (Krsna and Balarama) pretended to become tired. To mitigate Their weariness, They climbed up a mountain many miles above sea level Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After traversing a very long distance, the brothers pretended to become tired. To mitigate Their weariness, They climbed up a..."

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