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09:0409:04, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,914 N He (Indra) thought himself, at least for the time being, as powerful as Krsna. Indra said, "Just see the impudence of the inhabitants of Vrndavana" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He thought himself, at least for the time being, as powerful as Kṛṣṇa. Indra said"|"Just see the impudence of the inhabi..."
09:0209:02, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,065 N The Samvartaka was ordered by Indra to go over Vrndavana and inundate the whole area with an extensive flood. Demonically, Indra thought himself to be the all-powerful supreme personality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Sāṁvartaka was ordered by Indra to go over Vṛndāvana and inundate the whole area with an extensive flood. Demonicall..."
09:0009:00, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,007 N As the director of different kinds of clouds, Indra called for the Samvartaka. This cloud is invited when there is a need to devastate the whole cosmic manifestation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the director of different kinds of clouds, Indra called for the Sāṁvartaka. This cloud is invited when there is a need t..."
08:5708:57, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,207 N He (Indra) vented his anger upon the inhabitants of Vrndavana, who were headed by Nanda Maharaja, although Indra knew perfectly well that Krsna was personally protecting them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he vented his anger upon the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, who were headed by Nanda Mahārāja, although Indra knew perfectly w..."
08:5508:55, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,062 N When Indra understood that the sacrifice which was to be offered by the cowherd men in Vrndavana had been stopped by Krsna, he became angry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Indra understood that the sacrifice which was to be offered by the cowherd men in Vṛndāvana had been stopped by Kṛ..."
08:5108:51, 9 April 2017 diff hist +3,181 N Thus performing the Govardhana-puja sacrifice, all the inhabitants of Vrndavana followed the instructions of Krsna, the son of Vasudeva, and afterwards they returned to their respective homes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus performing the Govardhana-pūjā sacrifice, all the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana followed the instructions of Kṛṣṇa,..."
08:4908:49, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,606 N Krsna also declared at that meeting, "In order to assure the good fortune of the cows and themselves, all people of Vrndavana near Govardhana must worship the hill, as prescribed by Me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to assure the good fortune of the cows and themselves, all people of Vṛndāvana near Govardhana must worship the hi..."
08:4708:47, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,495 N Krsna said, "There are many snakes on Govardhana Hill, and persons neglecting the prescribed duty of Govardhana-puja will be bitten by these snakes and killed" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many snakes on Govardhana Hill, and persons neglecting the prescribed duty of Govardhana-pūjā will be bitten by th..."
08:4508:45, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,658 N Krsna also declared at that meeting, "One who neglects the worship of Govardhana-puja, as I am personally conducting it, will not be happy" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa also declared at that meeting"|"One who neglects the worship of Govardhana-pūjā, as I am personally conducting i..."
08:4208:42, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,778 N In offering obeisances to the huge form of Krsna and Govardhana Hill, Krsna declared, "Just see how Govardhana Hill has assumed this huge form and is favoring us by accepting all the offerings!" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In offering obeisances to the huge form of Kṛṣṇa and Govardhana Hill, Kṛṣṇa declared"|"Just see how Govardhana Hil..."
08:4008:40, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,937 N The form of Krsna who began to eat the offerings was separately constituted, and Krsna Himself, along with the other inhabitants of Vrndavana, offered obeisances to the Deity as well as Govardhana Hill Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The form of Kṛṣṇa who began to eat the offerings was separately constituted, and Kṛṣṇa Himself, along with the oth..."
08:3708:37, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,752 N The followers of the Krsna consciousness movement may therefore collect small rocks or pebbles from Govardhana Hill and worship them at home, because this worship is as good as Deity worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The followers of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement may therefore collect small rocks or pebbles from Govardhana Hill and..."
08:2208:22, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,903 N Then Krsna began to eat all the food offered there. The identity of Krsna and Govardhana Hill is still honored, and great devotees take rocks from Govardhana Hill and worship them exactly as they worship the Deity of Krsna in the temples Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then Kṛṣṇa began to eat all the food offered there. The identity of Kṛṣṇa and Govardhana Hill is still honored, an..."
08:1908:19, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,978 N When everything was complete, Krsna assumed a great transcendental form and declared to the inhabitants of Vrndavana that He was Himself Govardhana Hill in order to convince the devotees that Govardhana Hill and Krsna Himself are identical Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When everything was complete, Kṛṣṇa assumed a great transcendental form and declared to the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana..."
08:1508:15, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,898 N The gopis dressed themselves very luxuriantly and sat in bull-driven carts, chanting the glories of Krsna's pastimes. The brahmanas, assembled there to act as priests for Govardhana-puja, offered their blessings to the cowherd men and their wives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs dressed themselves very luxuriantly and sat in bull-driven carts, chanting the glories of Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes...."
08:1208:12, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,901 N The inhabitants of Vrndavana assembled together, decorated their cows and gave them grass. Keeping the cows in front, they began to circumambulate Govardhana Hill Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inhabitants of Vṛndāvana assembled together, decorated their cows and gave them grass. Keeping the cows in front, they..."
08:1108:11, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,993 N According to the instruction of Lord Krsna, Nanda Maharaja and the cowherd men called in learned brahmanas and began to worship Govardhana Hill by chanting Vedic hymns and offering prasadam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the instruction of Lord Kṛṣṇa, Nanda Mahārāja and the cowherd men called in learned brāhmaṇas and bega..."
08:0808:08, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,966 N Following the inauguration of Govardhana-puja, people in Vrndavana still dress nicely and assemble near Govardhana Hill to offer worship and circumambulate the hill, leading their cows all around Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Following the inauguration of Govardhana-pūjā, people in Vṛndāvana still dress nicely and assemble near Govardhana Hill t..."
08:0608:06, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,128 N The honest and simple cowherd men, headed by Nanda Maharaja, accepted Krsna's proposal and executed in detail everything He advised. They performed Govardhana worship and circumambulation of the hill Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The honest and simple cowherd men, headed by Nanda Mahārāja, accepted Kṛṣṇa’s proposal and executed in detail everyt..."
08:0308:03, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,302 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, therefore advised the cowherd men to stop the Indra-yajna and begin the Govardhana-puja in order to chastise Indra, who was very much puffed up at being the supreme controller of the heavenly planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, therefore advised the cowherd men to stop the Indra-yajña and begin the Gova..."
08:0008:00, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,951 N Sometimes the food (from Govardhana-puja) is thrown to the crowds, and they enjoy collecting it off the ground. From this we can understand that prasadam offered to Krsna never becomes polluted or contaminated, even if it is thrown on the ground Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the food is thrown to the crowds, and they enjoy collecting it off the ground. From this we can understand that pras..."
07:5507:55, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,088 N In all the temples of Vrndavana or outside of Vrndavana, huge quantities of food are prepared in this ceremony (of Govardhana-puja) and are very sumptuously distributed to the general population Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In all the temples of Vṛndāvana or outside of Vṛndāvana, huge quantities of food are prepared in this ceremony and are v..."
07:5207:52, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,121 N Lord Krsna said that Govardhana-puja is as good as worship of Him. From that day, Govardhana-puja has been going on and is known as Annakuta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa said that Govardhana-pūjā is as good as worship of Him. From that day, Govardhana-pūjā has been going on..."
07:5007:50, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,299 N The sacrifice known as Govardhana-puja is observed in the Krsna consciousness movement. Lord Caitanya has recommended that since Krsna is worshipable, so His land - Vrndavana and Govardhana Hill - is also worshipable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sacrifice known as Govardhana-pūjā is observed in the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. Lord Caitanya has recommended..."
07:4607:46, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,392 N Everyone is important, but some are directly responsible for the advancement of human society and some are only indirectly responsible. However, when Krsna consciousness is there, then everyone's total benefit is taken care of Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is important, but some are directly responsible for the advancement of human society and some are only indirectly res..."
07:4407:44, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,228 N Another hint we get from this statement (of Krsna) is that the candalas, or the untouchables, are also not to be neglected by the higher classes and should be given necessary protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another hint we get from this statement is that the caṇḍālas, or the untouchables, are also not to be neglected by the hi..."
07:4007:40, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,235 N From this statement (of Krsna) we learn also that although the cats and dogs, which have now become so important, are not to be neglected, cow protection is actually more important than protection of cats and dogs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From this statement we learn also that although the cats and dogs, which have now become so important, are not to be neglected..."
07:3807:38, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,569 N The vaisya community is specifically responsible for the economic improvement of the society by producing grain, by giving protection to the cows, by transporting food when needed, and by banking and finance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vaiśya community is specifically responsible for the economic improvement of the society by producing grain, by giving pr..."
07:3407:34, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,169 N Each (community in human society and in the animal kingdom) is to work in cooperation for the total benefit of all society, which includes not only animate objects but also inanimate objects like hills and land Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Each is to work in cooperation for the total benefit of all society, which includes not only animate objects but also inanimat..."
07:3007:30, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,092 N In all communities in human society - including the brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas, sudras, candalas, etc. - and in the animal kingdom - including the cows, dogs, goats, etc. - everyone has his part to play Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In all communities in human society"|"including the brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas, śūdras, caṇḍālas, etc"|"and in..."
07:2707:27, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,746 N In this statement (to Nanda Maharaja about worshiping Govardhana Hill), Lord Krsna practically described the whole economy of the vaisya community Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this statement, Lord Kṛṣṇa practically described the whole economy of the vaiśya community"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
07:2507:25, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,563 N Krsna said, "After nice grasses have been given to the cows, the sacrifice known as Govardhana-puja may immediately begin. This sacrifice will very much satisfy Me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After nice grasses have been given to the cows, the sacrifice known as Govardhana-pūjā may immediately begin. This sacrifice..."
07:0907:09, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,894 N Krsna said, "As far as the lower animals are concerned, such as the dogs, and the lower grades of people, such as the candalas, or the fifth class of men, who are considered untouchable, they also may be given sumptuous prasadam" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the lower animals are concerned, such as the dogs, and the lower grades of people, such as the caṇḍālas, or the..."
07:0607:06, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,815 N Krsna said, "The brahmanas should be given all kinds of grain in charity. Then decorate all the cows and feed them well. After performing this, give money in charity to the brahmanas" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas should be given all kinds of grain in charity. Then decorate all the cows and feed them well. After performin..."
07:0407:04, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,009 N Krsna said, "Prepare rice, dhal, then halava, pakora, puri & all kinds of milk preparations, such as sweet rice, rabri, sweetballs, sandesa, rasagulla & laddu, and invite the learned brahmanas who can chant the Vedic hymns & offer oblations to the fire" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prepare rice, dhal, then halavā, pakorā, purī and all kinds of milk preparations, such as sweet rice, rabrī, sweetballs, s..."
07:0107:01, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,942 N Maharaja Nanda finally relented. The cowherd men then inquired from Krsna how He wanted the yajna performed, and Krsna gave them the following directions. "Prepare very nice foods of all descriptions from the grain and ghee collected for the yajna" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Nanda finally relented. The cowherd men then inquired from Kṛṣṇa how He wanted the yajña performed, and Kṛ..."
06:5806:58, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,614 N But Krsna replied, "Better take the arrangement and paraphernalia you have already made for the Indra-yajna and immediately engage them to satisfy Govardhana Hill and the local brahmanas" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Better take the arrangement and paraphernalia you have already made for the Indra-yajña and immediately engage them to satisf..."
06:5506:55, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,514 N But Krsna replied, "My dear father, don't delay. The sacrifice you propose for Govardhana and the local brahmanas will take much time" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But Kṛṣṇa replied"|"My dear father, don’t delay. The sacrifice you propose for Govardhana and the local brāhmaṇas w..."
06:5306:53, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,834 N After hearing this statement by Krsna, Nanda Maharaja replied, "My dear boy, since You are asking, I shall arrange for a separate sacrifice for the local brahmanas & Govardhana Hill. But for the present let me execute this sacrifice known as Indra-yajna" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing this statement by Kṛṣṇa, Nanda Mahārāja replied"|"My dear boy, since You are asking, I shall arrange for..."
06:5006:50, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,477 N Krsna said, "I therefore request you, My dear father (Nanda), to begin a sacrifice which will satisfy the local brahmanas and Govardhana Hill, and let us have nothing to do with Indra" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I therefore request you, My dear father, to begin a sacrifice which will satisfy the local brāhmaṇas and Govardhana Hill, a..."
06:4706:47, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,465 N Krsna said, "There are palatial buildings in the cities, but we are satisfied living in this forest of Vrndavana. Our specific relationship is with Govardhana Hill and Vrndavana forest and nothing more" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are palatial buildings in the cities, but we are satisfied living in this forest of Vṛndāvana. Our specific relations..."
06:4506:45, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,487 N Krsna said, "He (Indra) is pouring water on the ocean or on the land; it does not depend on our worshiping him. As far as we are concerned, we do not need to go to another city or village or foreign country" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he is pouring water on the ocean or on the land; it does not depend on our worshiping him. As far as we are concerned, we do n..."
06:4206:42, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,700 N Krsna said, "What, then, has Indra to do with this affair? Even if you (Nanda) do not please Indra, what can he do? We do not derive any special benefit from Indra. Even if he is there, he pours water on the ocean also, where there is no need of water" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What, then, has Indra to do with this affair"|"Even if you do not please Indra, what can he do? We do not derive any special b..."
06:3906:39, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,591 N Krsna explained to His father, "The cloud is caused by the action of the mode of passion; therefore it is the mode of passion which causes the rainfall. And after the rainfall, the living entities derive the result - success in agricultural work" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cloud is caused by the action of the mode of passion; therefore it is the mode of passion which causes the rainfall. And a..."
06:3706:37, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,599 N Krsna further explained to His father, "This cosmic manifestation is going on under the influence of three modes of material nature - goodness, passion and ignorance. These three modes are the causes of creation, maintenance and destruction" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa further explained to His father"|"This cosmic manifestation is going on under the influence of three modes of mate..."
06:3306:33, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,867 N Although the vaisyas can take to any of these occupations (agriculture, trade, protection of cows and banking), the men of Vrndavana were engaged primarily in the protection of cows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the vaiśyas can take to any of these occupations, the men of Vṛndāvana were engaged primarily in the protection o..."
06:3106:31, 9 April 2017 diff hist +8,196 N Krsna identified Himself with the vaisya community because Nanda was protecting many cows & Krsna was taking care of them. He enumerated four kinds of business engagements for the vaisya community, namely agriculture, trade, protection of cows & banking Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa identified Himself with the vaiśya community because Nanda Mahārāja was protecting many cows and Kṛṣṇa wa..."
06:2806:28, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,972 N Lord Krsna said, "We belong to the vaisya community, and our proper duty is to farm, to trade with the agricultural produce, to protect cows or to take to banking" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We belong to the vaiśya community, and our proper duty is to farm, to trade with the agricultural produce, to protect cows or..."
06:2606:26, 9 April 2017 diff hist +8,097 N Lord Krsna said, "The proper duty of the vaisya community is agriculture, trade and protection of the cows; and the proper duty of the sudras is service to the higher classes, namely the brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the proper duty of the vaiśya community is agriculture, trade and protection of the cows"|"and the proper duty of the śūdra..."
06:2406:24, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,823 N Lord Krsna said, "The proper prescribed duty of the brahmanas is the study of the Vedas; the proper duty of the royal order, and the ksatriyas, is engagement in protecting the citizens" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The proper prescribed duty of the brāhmaṇas is the study of the Vedas; the proper duty of the royal order, the kṣatriyas,..."

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