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02:2502:25, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,382 N Rukmini desired to have Krsna for her husband and therefore prayed that the deity (Durga) be pleased with her and bless her with that benediction. Since she desired only Krsna, her worship of the demigods is not condemned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī, however, desired to have Kṛṣṇa for her husband and therefore prayed that the deity be pleased with her and b..."
02:2002:20, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,665 N Since goddess Durga is always worshiped with her famous children (Laksmi, Sarasvati, Ganesa, Karttikeya), Rukmini specifically offered her respectful obeisances to the deity in that way; however, her prayers were special Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since goddess Durgā is always worshiped with her famous children, Rukmiṇī specifically offered her respectful obeisances t..."
02:1502:15, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,588 N Goddess Durga has four famous children: two daughters - the goddess of fortune, Laksmi, and the goddess of learning, Sarasvati - and two sons, Lord Ganesa and Lord Karttikeya. They are all considered demigods and goddesses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Goddess Durgā has four famous children: two daughters—the goddess of fortune, Lakṣmī, and the goddess of learning, Saras..."
02:1102:11, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,380 N Rukmini offered her prayers to the deity by saying, "My dear goddess Durga, I offer my respectful obeisances unto you as well as to your children" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī offered her prayers to the deity by saying, “My dear goddess Durgā, I offer my respectful obeisances unto you as..."
02:0802:08, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,640 N Some of these ladies were very old and knew perfectly well how to chant prayers to goddess Durga and Lord Siva; so, followed by Rukmini and others, they led these prayers before the deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of these ladies were very old and knew perfectly well how to chant prayers to goddess Durgā and Lord Śiva; so, followed..."
02:0302:03, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,896 N Thousands of wives of respectable brahmanas were present, all dressed very nicely with suitable ornaments. They presented Rukmini with flower garlands, sandalwood pulp & a variety of colorful garments to assist her in worshiping Siva & goddess Durga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thousands of wives of respectable brāhmaṇas were present, all dressed very nicely with suitable ornaments. They presented R..."

16:2516:25, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,537 N Conchshells, drums such as panavas, and bugles of different sizes, such as turyas and bheris, combined to make a sound which was not only auspicious but very sweet to hear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Conchshells, drums such as paṇavas, and bugles of different sizes, such as tūryas and bherīs, combined to make a sound whi..."
16:2116:21, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,049 N This custom of a would-be bride's going to the temple of a demigod is still practiced in India. As the procession continued, various musical sounds were heard Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This custom of a would-be bride’s going to the temple of a demigod is still practiced in India.) As the procession continued..."
16:1716:17, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,564 N As Rukmini proceeded toward the temple, she was silent and grave. Her mother and her girlfriends were by her side, and the wife of a brahmana was in the center; surrounding her were royal bodyguards Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Rukmiṇī proceeded toward the temple, she was silent and grave. Her mother and her girlfriends were by her side, and the..."
16:1416:14, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,593 N When Rukmini went to the temple it was not with the intention of an ordinary person, who goes to beg for material benefits; her only goal was Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore when Rukmiṇī went to the temple it was not with the intention of an ordinary person, who goes to beg for material..."
16:1116:11, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,584 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam it is stated that as Rukmini proceeded toward the temple of goddess Durga, within her heart she always thought of the lotus feet of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it is stated that as Rukmiṇī proceeded toward the temple of goddess Durgā, within her heart she al..."
16:0816:08, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,544 N On the other hand, even though Rukmini was the goddess of fortune, she went to the temple of goddess Durga because the family deity was worshiped there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the other hand, even though Rukmiṇī was the goddess of fortune, she went to the temple of goddess Durgā because the fam..."
16:0516:05, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,404 N In the Bhagavad-gita the worship of demigods is condemned but not forbidden; there it is clearly stated that less intelligent men worship the demigods for material benefit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhagavad-gītā the worship of demigods is condemned but not forbidden; there it is clearly stated that less intelligen..."
16:0116:01, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,427 N As far as the brahmanas and Vaisnavas are concerned, they simply worship Lord Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas are concerned, they simply worship Lord Viṣṇu, the Supreme Personality of God..."
15:5915:59, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,320 N The system of demigod worship was directed mainly to Lord Brahma, Lord Siva, Lord Ganesa, the sun-god and goddess Durga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The system of demigod worship was directed mainly to Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva, Lord Gaṇeśa, the sun-god and goddess Durgā"..."
15:4515:45, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,607 N In the Bhagavad-gita the Lord says, yanti deva-vrata devan, (BG 9.25) "The worshipers of the demigods attain the abodes of the demigods." There were many people who worshiped the demigods & many who directly worshiped the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhagavad-gītā the Lord says, yānti deva-vratā devān: (BG 9.25) “The worshipers of the demigods attain the abodes..."
15:4115:41, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,118 N Such foolish people may here take note that although this marriage of Krsna and Rukmini took place more than five thousand years ago, there were arrangements for temple worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such foolish people may here take note that although this marriage of Kṛṣṇa and Rukmiṇī took place more than five tho..."
15:3615:36, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,121 N Deity worship in the temple has been in existence since the beginning of Vedic culture. There is a class of men described in the Bhagavad-gita as veda-vada-rata: they believe only in the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies but not in temple worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Deity worship in the temple has been in existence since the beginning of Vedic culture. There is a class of men described in t..."
15:3315:33, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,921 N In the meantime, Rukmini, being very nicely dressed and protected by bodyguards, came out of the palace to visit the temple of Ambika, goddess Durga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the meantime, Rukmiṇī, being very nicely dressed and protected by bodyguards, came out of the palace to visit the temple..."
15:2915:29, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,978 N It appears that Rukmini was a very popular princess, and all the citizens, out of intense love for her, prayed for her best fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that Rukmiṇī was a very popular princess, and all the citizens, out of intense love for her, prayed for her best..."
15:2615:26, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,167 N They (the people of Kundina) prayed to the Personality of Godhead, "Our dear Lord, if we have performed any pious activities with which You are satisfied, kindly be merciful upon us and accept the hand of Rukmini" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They prayed to the Personality of Godhead: “Our dear Lord, if we have performed any pious activities with which You are sati..."
15:2115:21, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,974 N They (the people of Kundina) were very much pleased, considering Lord Krsna the suitable match for Rukmini. They were so eager to unite Krsna and Rukmini Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They were very much pleased, considering Lord Kṛṣṇa the suitable match for Rukmiṇī. They were so eager to unite Kṛ..."
15:1715:17, 8 April 2017 diff hist +7,202 N Out of curiosity and eagerness, the people of Kundina assembled before Krsna and Balarama to drink the nectar of Their beauty. With tearful eyes, they offered Krsna and Balarama their silent respects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of curiosity and eagerness, the people of Kuṇḍina assembled before Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma to drink the nectar of Th..."
15:0815:08, 8 April 2017 diff hist +12,538 N When King Bhismaka heard that Krsna and Balarama had come, he invited Them to see the marriage ceremony of his daughter (Rukmini). Immediately he arranged to receive Them, along with Their soldiers, in a suitable garden house Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When King Bhīṣmaka heard that Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma had come, he invited Them to see the marriage ceremony of his daugh..."
15:0315:03, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,378 N Anyone who gets the favor of the goddess of fortune, as did this brahmana, is without a doubt always happy in material opulence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who gets the favor of the goddess of fortune, as did this brāhmaṇa, is without a doubt always happy in material opul..."
14:5914:59, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,708 N The significance of offering respectful obeisances to a superior is that the one offering obeisances is obliged to the respected person. In other words, Rukmini implied that she would remain ever grateful to the brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The significance of offering respectful obeisances to a superior is that the one offering obeisances is obliged to the respect..."
11:4511:45, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,742 N Rukmini was so elated by the brahmana's message that she wanted to give him in charity everything she possessed. However, finding nothing suitable for presentation, she simply offered him her respectful obeisances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī was so elated by the brāhmaṇa’s message that she wanted to give him in charity everything she possessed. Howev..."
11:3911:39, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,576 N The brahmana replied that the son of the Yadu dynasty, Sri Krsna, had arrived; he further encouraged her (Rukmini) by saying that Krsna had promised to carry her away without fail Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa replied that the son of the Yadu dynasty, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, had arrived; he further encouraged her by saying..."
11:3511:35, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,283 N When Rukmini saw the brahmana, she could understand the auspicious trembling of her body and immediately became elated. She smiled and inquired whether Krsna had already come Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Rukmiṇī saw the brāhmaṇa, she could understand the auspicious trembling of her body and immediately became elated...."
11:3111:31, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,488 N Just then, Rukmini, full of anxiety, saw the brahmana messenger. Krsna, being the Supersoul of all living beings, could understand Rukmini's anxiety; therefore He sent the brahmana inside the palace to let her know that He had arrived Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just then, Rukmiṇī, full of anxiety, saw the brāhmaṇa messenger. Kṛṣṇa, being the Supersoul of all living beings,..."
11:2611:26, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,214 N When trembling occurs in these parts of the body (left eyelid, arm and thigh), it is an auspicious sign indicating that something lucrative can be expected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When trembling occurs in these parts of the body, it is an auspicious sign indicating that something lucrative can be expected..."
11:2111:21, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,253 N While Rukmini was in such deep thought, auspicious symptoms appeared in different parts of her body. Trembling began to occur in her left eyelid, arm and thigh Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Rukmiṇī was in such deep thought, auspicious symptoms appeared in different parts of her body. Trembling began to occ..."
11:1711:17, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,264 N Not expressing her (Rukmini's) mind to anyone, she simply shed tears, unobserved by others, and when her tears became more forceful, she closed her eyes in helplessness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not expressing her mind to anyone, she simply shed tears, unobserved by others, and when her tears became more forceful, she c..."
11:1311:13, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,208 N Even though she pacified herself by thinking that the time for Govinda to arrive had not yet expired, Rukmini felt that she was hoping against hope Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though she pacified herself by thinking that the time for Govinda to arrive had not yet expired, Rukmiṇī felt that she..."
11:0811:08, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,474 N Praying to the demigods to achieve the favor of Krsna is not irregular, and Rukmini was fully absorbed in thoughts of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Praying to the demigods to achieve the favor of Kṛṣṇa is not irregular, and Rukmiṇī was fully absorbed in thoughts of..."
11:0511:05, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,725 N The Himalayan Mountains are very cold and hard, and she thought of goddess Durga as hardhearted and cold. In her anxiety to see Krsna, Rukmini, who was after all still a child, thought this way about the different demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Himalayan Mountains are very cold and hard, and she thought of goddess Durgā as hardhearted and cold. In her anxiety to s..."
11:0011:00, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,814 N Lord Siva is known as Rudra, and his wife is known as Rudrani. Rudrani and Rudra refer to those who are accustomed to putting others in distress to cry forever. Rukmini was thinking of goddess Durga as Girija, the daughter of the Himalayan Mountains Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is known as Rudra, and his wife is known as Rudrāṇī. Rudrāṇī and Rudra refer to those who are accustomed to..."
10:5610:56, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,807 N Thus Rukmini thought that since she did not worship Siva or Brahma very much, they might have become angry and tried to frustrate her plan. Similarly she thought that goddess Durga, the wife of Siva, might have taken the side of her husband (Sisupala) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Rukmiṇī thought that since she did not worship Lord Śiva or Lord Brahmā very much, they might have become angry and..."
10:4910:49, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,849 N For instance, when Indra found that the inhabitants of Vrndavana were not worshiping him, he became angry and wanted to chastise them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For instance, when Indra found that the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana were not worshiping him (Kṛṣṇa having stopped the In..."
10:4510:45, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,906 N Rukmini further thought that demigods such as Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and goddess Durga might have been displeased. It is generally said that the demigods become angry when not properly worshiped Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmiṇī further thought that demigods such as Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and goddess Durgā might have been displeased. It is..."
10:3910:39, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,747 N Although she (Rukmini) was thinking of various causes for the delay, she expected them both (Krsna and the brahmana) at any moment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although she was thinking of various causes for the delay, she expected them both at any moment"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Hanum..."
10:3610:36, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,950 N Having little hope, she (Rukmini) thought that perhaps Krsna had found reason to become dissatisfied and had rejected her fair proposal. As a result, the brahmana might have become disappointed and not come back Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having little hope, she thought that perhaps Kṛṣṇa had found reason to become dissatisfied and had rejected her fair pro..."
10:3210:32, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,937 N Rukmini began to think, "There is only one night between today and my marriage day, and still neither the brahmana nor Syamasundara has returned. I cannot ascertain any reason for this" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is only one night between today and my marriage day, and still neither the brāhmaṇa nor Śyāmasundara has returned...."
10:2810:28, 8 April 2017 diff hist +5,984 N Meanwhile, inside the palace, Rukmini was expecting Krsna to arrive, but when neither He nor the brahmana who took her message appeared, she was full of anxiety and began to think how unfortunate she was Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Meanwhile, inside the palace, Rukmiṇī was expecting Kṛṣṇa to arrive, but when neither He nor the brāhmaṇa who took..."
10:2410:24, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,458 N Balarama suspected that they would attack Krsna, and thus out of great affection for His brother He took strong military divisions of chariots, infantry, horses and elephants and went to the precincts of Kundina Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Balarāma suspected that they would attack Kṛṣṇa, and thus out of great affection for His brother He took strong militar..."
10:1910:19, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,440 N Sri Balarama received the news that Krsna had left for Kundina accompanied only by a brahmana and that Sisupala was there with a large number of soldiers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Balarāma received the news that Kṛṣṇa had left for Kuṇḍina accompanied only by a brāhmaṇa and that Śiśup..."
09:2109:21, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,413 N Even though they (the soldiers of Sisupala) were not without fear, they were all prepared to give Krsna a good fight to prevent the girl (Rukmini) from being taken away Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though they were not without fear, they were all prepared to give Kṛṣṇa a good fight to prevent the girl from being..."
09:1709:17, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,301 N It was an open secret that Rukmini was meant to be married to Krsna but that her elder brother Rukmi had arranged her marriage to Sisupala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was an open secret that Rukmiṇī was meant to be married to Kṛṣṇa but that her elder brother Rukmī had arranged he..."
09:1209:12, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,295 N The party led by Damaghosa contained thousands of men, among whom the prominent kings and personalities were Jarasandha, Dantavakra, Viduratha and Paundraka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The party led by Damaghoṣa contained thousands of men, among whom the prominent kings and personalities were Jarāsandha, Da..."
09:0909:09, 8 April 2017 diff hist +6,511 N In the Vedic system of marriage, the bride's father receives the large party of the bridegroom and accommodates them in a suitable place for two or three days until the marriage ceremony is performed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic system of marriage, the bride’s father receives the large party of the bridegroom and accommodates them in a su..."

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