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09:0409:04, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,394 N When King Bhismaka learned that Damaghosa and his party were arriving, he left the city to receive them. Outside the city gate were many gardens where guests were welcome to stay Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When King Bhīṣmaka learned that Damaghoṣa and his party were arriving, he left the city to receive them. Outside the city..."
09:0009:00, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,675 N It appeared that Damaghosa, along with his son and other companions, was going to Kundina not exactly to get Sisupala married but mainly to fight Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appeared that Damaghoṣa, along with his son and other companions, was going to Kuṇḍina not exactly to get Śiśupāla..."
08:5608:56, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,833 N After performing the various auspicious ceremonies, Damaghosa gathered his military divisions. He took many elephants garlanded with golden necklaces, and many similarly decorated chariots and horses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, after performing the various auspicious ceremonies, Damaghoṣa gathered his military divisions. He took many eleph..."
08:5108:51, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,869 N Dama means curbing down, and ghosa means famous; so he was famous for controlling the citizens. Damaghosa thought that if Krsna came to disturb the marriage ceremony, he would certainly cut Him down with his military power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dama means curbing down, and ghoṣa means famous; so he was famous for controlling the citizens. Damaghoṣa thought that if..."
08:4508:45, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,754 N Damaghosa, Sisupala's father, executed all kinds of ritualistic performances to invoke good fortune for his son. Sisupala's father was known as Damaghosa due to his superior ability to cut down unregulated citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Damaghoṣa, Śiśupāla’s father, executed all kinds of ritualistic performances to invoke good fortune for his son. Śiśu..."
08:4108:41, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,432 N King Bhismaka was experienced in dealing with brahmanas and priests when such ceremonies were held Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Bhīṣmaka was experienced in dealing with brāhmaṇas and priests when such ceremonies were held"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
08:3508:35, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,897 N She (Rukmini) was given various types of jewelry to wear and long silken cloth to cover the upper and lower parts of her body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She was given various types of jewelry to wear and long silken cloth to cover the upper and lower parts of her body"}} {{notes..."
08:3108:31, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,048 N Priests and brahmanas were sumptuously fed and, according to ritualistic ceremony, were given sufficient wealth and cows in charity. In this way, they were engaged in chanting Vedic hymns Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Priests and brāhmaṇas were sumptuously fed and, according to ritualistic ceremony, were given sufficient wealth and cows in..."
08:2608:26, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,362 N The beauty of the city was enhanced by the inhabitants, both men & women, who were dressed in fresh, washed clothes & decorated with sandalwood pulp, pearl necklaces and flower garlands. Incense burned everywhere, fragrances like aguru scented the air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The beauty of the city was enhanced by the inhabitants, both men and women, who were dressed in fresh, washed clothes and deco..."
07:1307:13, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,991 N The roads of Kundina were arrayed with colored flags and festoons, and gates were constructed at particular crossings. The whole city was decorated very nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The roads of Kuṇḍina were arrayed with colored flags and festoons, and gates were constructed at particular crossings. The..."
07:0807:08, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,149 N Since India is situated in the tropical zone, the atmosphere is always dry. Dust always accumulates on the streets and roads, so they must be sprinkled with water at least once a day, and in big cities like Calcutta twice a day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since India is situated in the tropical zone, the atmosphere is always dry. Dust always accumulates on the streets and roads,..."
06:5506:55, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,562 N As a matter of duty, the King (Bhismaka) was decorating the city for the marriage ceremony and acting in great earnestness to make it very successful. Water was sprinkled all over the streets, and the city was cleansed very nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a matter of duty, the King was decorating the city for the marriage ceremony and acting in great earnestness to make it ver..."
06:5006:50, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,540 N King Bhismaka was not enthusiastic about handing his daughter (Rukmini) over to Sisupala, but he was obliged to accept the marriage settlement due to his affectionate attachment for his eldest son (Rukmi), who had negotiated it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Bhīṣmaka was not enthusiastic about handing his daughter over to Śiśupāla, but he was obliged to accept the marriag..."
06:4606:46, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,606 N They (Dvaraka and Vidarbha) are separated by a distance of not less than one thousand miles, but the horses were so fast that they reached their destination, a town called Kundina, within one night or, at most, twelve hours Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are separated by a distance of not less than one thousand miles, but the horses were so fast that they reached their dest..."
06:2806:28, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,165 N The kingdom of Dvaraka is situated in the western part of India, and Vidarbha is situated in the northern part Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kingdom of Dvārakā is situated in the western part of India, and Vidarbha is situated in the northern part"}} {{notes|}}..."
06:2506:25, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,732 N When the horses were yoked and the chariot was ready to go, Krsna helped the brahmana up and gave him a seat by His side. Immediately they started from Dvaraka and within one night arrived at the province of Vidarbha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the horses were yoked and the chariot was ready to go, Kṛṣṇa helped the brāhmaṇa up and gave him a seat by His s..."
06:2006:20, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,371 N The names and descriptions of the horses of Krsna's chariot, the first one, Saibya, was greenish; the second, Sugriva, was grayish like ice; the third, Meghapuspa, was the color of a new cloud; and the last, Balahaka, was of ashen color Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first one, Śaibya, was greenish; the second, Sugrīva, was grayish like ice; the third, Meghapuṣpa, was the color of a..."
06:1506:15, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,261 N After hearing this order, the driver brought Krsna's four special horses. The names and descriptions of these horses are mentioned in the Padma Purana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing this order, the driver brought Kṛṣṇa’s four special horses. The names and descriptions of these horses a..."
06:1206:12, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,491 N Krsna continued, "Just as one extracts and uses fire after manipulating ordinary wood, after dealing with these demoniac princes I shall bring forth Rukmini, like fire, from their midst" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as one extracts and uses fire after manipulating ordinary wood, after dealing with these demoniac princes I shall bring f..."
06:0806:08, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,543 N Krsna continued, "I can understand that the marriage of Rukmini with Sisupala has been arranged by her elder brother in a spirit of animosity toward Me; so I am determined to give a good lesson to all of these princes" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I can understand that the marriage of Rukmiṇī with Śiśupāla has been arranged by her elder brother in a spirit of animos..."
06:0306:03, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,281 N Krsna continued, "My mind is always absorbed in thoughts of the daughter of Bhismaka, and sometimes I cannot sleep at night because I am thinking of her" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My mind is always absorbed in thoughts of the daughter of Bhīṣmaka, and sometimes I cannot sleep at night because I am thin..."
05:5905:59, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,677 N After hearing Rukmini's statement, Lord Krsna was very much pleased. He immediately shook hands with the brahmana and said, "My dear brahmana, I am very glad to hear that Rukmini is eager to marry Me, since I am also eager to get her hand" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing Rukmiṇī’s statement, Lord Kṛṣṇa was very much pleased. He immediately shook hands with the brāhmaṇ..."
05:3205:32, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,688 N The brahmana continued, "After due deliberation, You (Krsna) may act as You please, but if You want to do something, You must do it immediately. There is not much time left for action" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After due deliberation, You may act as You please, but if You want to do something, You must do it immediately. There is not m..."
05:2505:25, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,857 N After relaying Rukmini-devi's statement to Krsna, the brahmana said, "My dear Krsna, chief of the Yadu dynasty, I have brought this confidential message for You from Rukmini; now it is placed before You for Your consideration" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After relaying Rukmiṇī-devī’s statement to Kṛṣṇa, the brāhmaṇa said, “My dear Kṛṣṇa, chief of the Yadu..."
05:2005:20, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,486 N One should be strongly determined in Krsna consciousness, and that is the way to ultimate success Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be strongly determined in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and that is the way to ultimate success"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
05:1705:17, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,799 N In the Bhagavad-gita it is said that pure devotees of the Lord execute devotional service with great determination. Such determination, as exhibited by Rukmini-devi, is the only price for purchasing Krsna's favor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhagavad-gītā it is said that pure devotees of the Lord execute devotional service with great determination. Such det..."
05:1405:14, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,827 N If it were not possible in this lifetime to gain Krsna's favor by these activities, she (Rukmini) was prepared to die from such austerities and to undergo similar difficulties lifetime after lifetime Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If it were not possible in this lifetime to gain Kṛṣṇa’s favor by these activities, she was prepared to die from such..."
05:0805:08, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,547 N Thus she (Rukmini) desired to dedicate her life to observing severe austerities and penances, such as fasting and going without bodily comforts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus she desired to dedicate her life to observing severe austerities and penances, such as fasting and going without bodily c..."
05:0505:05, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,946 N Rukmini knew very well that obtaining the favor of Krsna was not easy. Since even Lord Siva must purify himself for this purpose, surely it would be difficult for Rukmini, who was only the daughter of a ksatriya king Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī knew very well that obtaining the favor of Kṛṣṇa was not easy. Since even Lord Śiva must purify himself for..."
05:0005:00, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,703 N Lord Siva is in charge of the material quality of ignorance, and to keep himself in a transcendental position he always meditates on Lord Visnu, or Krsna, and always tries to purify himself with the water of the Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is in charge of the material quality of ignorance, and to keep himself in a transcendental position he always medit..."
04:5604:56, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,458 N Lord Siva also seeks the pleasure of Lord Krsna in order to be delivered from his entanglement in the quality of ignorance within the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva also seeks the pleasure of Lord Kṛṣṇa in order to be delivered from his entanglement in the quality of ignora..."
04:5304:53, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,629 N Rukmini said that she did not think anyone was greater than Krsna, not even Lord Siva, who is known as Mahadeva, the greatest of all demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī said that she did not think anyone was greater than Kṛṣṇa, not even Lord Śiva, who is known as Mahādeva, th..."
04:5004:50, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,761 N She (Rukmini) also explained to Krsna why she was anxious to marry Him, even though her marriage was to take place with Sisupala, who was also qualified, being the son of a great king Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She also explained to Kṛṣṇa why she was anxious to marry Him, even though her marriage was to take place with Śiśupāl..."
04:4604:46, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,844 N To avoid the unnecessary killing of her relatives, Rukmini suggested that it would be easiest for Him (Krsna) to kidnap her while she was either going from the palace to the temple or else returning home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To avoid the unnecessary killing of her relatives, Rukmiṇī suggested that it would be easiest for Him to kidnap her while s..."
04:4204:42, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,500 N They (Ksatriya kings) never made the mistake, however, of accepting the demigods as the Supreme Lord on the level of visnu-tattva, as do some less intelligent men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They never made the mistake, however, of accepting the demigods as the Supreme Lord on the level of viṣṇu-tattva, as do so..."
04:3604:36, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,720 N The ksatriya kings were mostly staunch Vaisnavas, worshiping Lord Visnu in either the Radha-Krsna or Laksmi-Narayana form; still, for their material welfare they used to worship goddess Durga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kṣatriya kings were mostly staunch Vaiṣṇavas, worshiping Lord Viṣṇu in either the Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa or Lakṣm..."
04:1904:19, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,591 N She (Rukmini) explained that it was the custom of her family to visit the temple of goddess Durga, their family deity, before a marriage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She explained that it was the custom of her family to visit the temple of goddess Durgā, their family deity, before a marriag..."
04:1404:14, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,653 N As the king of a country thinks of diplomatic ways to achieve his object, Rukmini, being the daughter of a king, was diplomatic in suggesting how this unnecessary and undesirable killing could be avoided Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the king of a country thinks of diplomatic ways to achieve his object, Rukmiṇī, being the daughter of a king, was diplom..."
04:0904:09, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,768 N Rukmini told Krsna not to be concerned that the fighting would take place within the palace and that many of her family members, including other women, might thus be wounded or even killed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī told Kṛṣṇa not to be concerned that the fighting would take place within the palace and that many of her fami..."
04:0504:05, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,537 N Knowing that no one could conquer Krsna, who would certainly emerge victorious, she (Rukmini) addressed Him as Ajita, "the unconquerable Lord" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Knowing that no one could conquer Kṛṣṇa, who would certainly emerge victorious, she addressed Him as Ajita, “the uncon..."
04:0204:02, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,635 N This sort of marriage, in which the girl is kidnapped by force, is known as raksasa and is practiced among ksatriyas, or men with an administrative, martial spirit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This sort of marriage, in which the girl is kidnapped by force, is known as rākṣasa and is practiced among kṣatriyas, or..."
03:5503:55, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,712 N Rukmini's marriage with Sisupala was already settled; therefore she suggested that Krsna kidnap her so that this might be changed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī’s marriage with Śiśupāla was already settled; therefore she suggested that Kṛṣṇa kidnap her so that this..."
03:5103:51, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,938 N Rukmini continued, 'By these activities, perhaps I have pleased the S P of God, Narayana. If this be so, I wish that You, Krsna, the brother of Balarama, please come here, catch hold of my hand so that I shall not be touched by Sisupala & his company'" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By these activities, perhaps I have pleased the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa. If this be so, then I wish that..."
03:4603:46, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,868 N Rukmini continued, 'My dear Lord, in my previous life I may have done public welfare work, digging wells & planting trees, or pious activities such as performing ritualistic ceremonies & sacrifices & serving the spiritual master, brahmanas & Vaisnavas' Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, in my previous life I may have done public welfare work like digging wells and planting trees, or pious activiti..."
03:4103:41, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,790 N Rukmini continued, 'If that which is enjoyable for the lion to eat is taken away by the jackal, it will be a ludicrous affair; therefore I request You (Krsna) to immediately take care of me before I am taken away by Sisupala and other princes like him' Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If that which is enjoyable for the lion to eat is taken away by the jackal, it will be a ludicrous affair; therefore I request..."
03:3503:35, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,509 N Rukmini continued, 'I have selected Your Lordship as my husband, and I therefore request You (Krsna) to accept me as Your wife. You are the supreme powerful, O lotus-eyed one. Now I belong to You' Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have selected Your Lordship as my husband, and I therefore request You to accept me as Your wife. You are the supreme powerf..."
03:2903:29, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,641 N Rukmini continued, 'I know that You (Krsna) are the husband of the goddess of fortune and are very kind toward Your devotees; therefore I have decided to become Your eternal maidservant. My dear Lord, I dedicate my life and soul unto Your lotus feet' Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I know that You are the husband of the goddess of fortune and are very kind toward Your devotees; therefore I have decided to..."
03:2503:25, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,630 N Rukmini continued, 'Any girl, though not yet having left her home, or even any woman of the highest chastity, would desire to marry You (Krsna), being captivated by Your unprecedented character, knowledge, opulence and position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any girl, though not yet having left her home, or even any woman of the highest chastity, would desire to marry You, being cap..."
03:2003:20, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,842 N Rukmini continued, 'You (Krsna) may doubt my steadiness of character, since how could an unmarried young girl like me approach You without any shame? But my dear Mukunda, You are the supreme lion among human beings, the supreme person among persons' Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You may doubt my steadiness of character, since how could an unmarried young girl like me approach You without any shame? But..."
03:1503:15, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,560 N These are the words of Princess Rukmini, 'Similarly, I have heard of Your transcendental qualities. I may be shameless in expressing myself directly, but You have captivated me and taken my heart' Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, I have heard of Your transcendental qualities. I may be shameless in expressing myself directly, but You have capti..."

8 April 2017

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