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15:5515:55, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,063 N This time Krsna took out His sharp sword and was about to kill him (Rukmi) immediately Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This time Kṛṣṇa took out His sharp sword and was about to kill him immediately"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{co..."
15:5115:51, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,561 N Being repeatedly baffled in his attempts, Rukmi took his sword and ran swiftly toward Krsna, just as a fly proceeds toward a fire. But as soon as Rukmi reached Krsna, Krsna cut his weapon to pieces Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being repeatedly baffled in his attempts, Rukmī took his sword and ran swiftly toward Kṛṣṇa, just as a fly proceeds tow..."
15:4615:46, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,201 N Krsna shot another eight arrows chopping off the upper portion of Rukmi's chariot, including the flag, with the remaining three arrows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Chopping off the upper portion of Rukmī’s chariot, including the flag, with the remaining three arrows"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
15:4215:42, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,860 N This time, to teach Rukmi a lesson, Krsna shot six arrows at him and then shot another eight arrows, killing four horses with four arrows, killing the chariot driver with another arrow Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This time, to teach Rukmī a lesson, Kṛṣṇa shot six arrows at him and then shot another eight arrows, killing four horse..."
15:3615:36, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,012 N Rukmi immediately took another bow and shot another five arrows at Krsna. Being attacked for the second time, Krsna again severed Rukmi's bowstring. Rukmi took a third bow, and Krsna again cut its string Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rukmī immediately took another bow and shot another five arrows at Kṛṣṇa. Being attacked for the second time, Kṛṣ..."
15:3115:31, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,872 N Rukmi continued, "You (Krsna) have stolen my sister (Rukmini); now I shall relieve You of Your false prestige. You can keep my sister in Your possession only until I beat You to the ground for good with my arrows" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have stolen my sister; now I shall relieve You of Your false prestige. You can keep my sister in Your possession only unti..."
13:4113:41, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,153 N Rukmi continued, "You (Krsna) are carrying away my sister (Rukmini) just like a crow stealing clarified butter meant for use in a sacrifice. You are proud of Your military strength, but You cannot fight according to regulative principles" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are carrying away my sister just like a crow stealing clarified butter meant for use in a sacrifice. You are proud of Your..."
13:3713:37, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,014 N He (Rukmi) condemned Krsna as the most abominable descendant of the Yadu dynasty and asked Him to stand before him for a minute so that he could teach Him a good lesson Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then he condemned Kṛṣṇa as the most abominable descendant of the Yadu dynasty and asked Him to stand before him for a mi..."
13:3413:34, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,086 N Thus this unintelligent man, Rukmi, ignorant of the extent of the strength and activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, voiced his impudent threats Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus this unintelligent man, Rukmī, ignorant of the extent of the strength and activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
13:3013:30, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,489 N Rukmi said, "This cowherd boy (Krsna) has become proud of His tricky way of fighting with ksatriyas, today I shall teach Him a good lesson. Because He had the impudence to kidnap my sister, I, with my sharp arrows, shall teach Him good lessons indeed" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This cowherd boy has become proud of His tricky way of fighting with kṣatriyas, but today I shall teach Him a good lesson. B..."
13:2613:26, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,187 N After thus vibrating all these boasting words, Rukmi immediately got on his chariot and told his chariot driver to pursue Krsna. He said, "I want to fight with Him immediately" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After thus vibrating all these boasting words, Rukmī immediately got on his chariot and told his chariot driver to pursue K..."
13:2213:22, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,897 N Rukmi vowed before all the princes, "I make this vow before you all, and you will see that I shall fulfill it" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I make this vow before you all, and you will see that I shall fulfill it"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
13:1913:19, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,290 N He (Rukmi) presented himself as a big commander and vowed before all the princes, "Unless I kill Krsna in the fight and bring back my sister from His clutches, I shall not return to my capital city, Kundina" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He presented himself as a big commander and vowed before all the princes, “Unless I kill Kṛṣṇa in the fight and bring..."
13:1513:15, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,418 N To show his prestige, Rukmi promised all the returning kings, "You could not help Sisupala marry my sister, Rukmini, but I cannot allow Rukmini to be taken away by Krsna. I shall teach Him a lesson. Now I am going to follow Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To show his prestige, Rukmī promised all the returning kings, “You could not help Śiśupāla marry my sister, Rukmiṇī,..."
13:1113:11, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,307 N He (Rukmi) called for his own soldiers - a military phalanx consisting of several thousand elephants, horses, chariots and infantry - and equipped with this military strength, he began to follow Krsna to Dvaraka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He called for his own soldiers—a military phalanx consisting of several thousand elephants, horses, chariots and infantry—..."
13:0613:06, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,068 N So after Sisupala, his friend and intended brother-in-law, returned home, Rukmi, very much agitated, was determined to teach Krsna a lesson personally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So after Śiśupāla, his friend and intended brother-in-law, returned home, Rukmī, very much agitated, was determined to tea..."
13:0313:03, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,115 N Having seen his sister (Rukmini) forcibly taken away by Krsna after he had planned to marry her to Sisupala, Rukmi was frustrated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having seen his sister forcibly taken away by Kṛṣṇa after he had planned to marry her to Śiśupāla, Rukmī was frustra..."
12:5912:59, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,201 N Thus Sisupala, instead of marrying Rukmini, had to be satisfied with the flattering words of his friends, and he returned home in disappointment. The kings who had come to assist him, also disappointed, then returned to their respective kingdoms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Śiśupāla, instead of marrying Rukmiṇī, had to be satisfied with the flattering words of his friends, and he returne..."
12:5512:55, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,105 N Although in the beginning the princes (Jarasandha party) had been full of hope for success in their heroic action, after their defeat they could only try to encourage Sisupala with flattering words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although in the beginning the princes had been full of hope for success in their heroic action, after their defeat they could..."
12:5012:50, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,179 N Opposing princes continued, "As puppets dance in the hands of a magician, we are all dancing by the will of the Supreme, and according to His plan alone we suffer distress or enjoy happiness. We should therefore be equipoised in all circumstances" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As puppets dance in the hands of a magician, we are all dancing by the will of the Supreme, and according to His plan alone we..."
12:4612:46, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,227 N Opposing princes continued, "There is no question of distress or happiness for a person like you because neither of these conditions is everlasting. Take courage. Don't be disappointed by this temporary reversal. After all, we are not the final actors" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no question of distress or happiness for a person like you because neither of these conditions is everlasting. Take c..."
12:4212:42, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,874 N They (opposing princes) addressed Sisupala thus, "Our dear Sisupala, don't be discouraged in this way. You belong to the royal order and are the chief amongst the fighters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They addressed Śiśupāla thus: “Our dear Śiśupāla, don’t be discouraged in this way. You belong to the royal order an..."
12:3812:38, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,148 N Some of the princes, as a matter of etiquette, appeared before Sisupala. They saw that Sisupala was discouraged, like one who has lost his wife. His face appeared dried up, he had lost all his energy, and all the luster of his body had disappeared Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of the princes, as a matter of etiquette, appeared before Śiśupāla. They saw that Śiśupāla was discouraged, like on..."
12:3312:33, 9 April 2017 diff hist +4,740 N Sisupala himself should have fought to rescue Rukmini from the hands of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śiśupāla himself should have fought to rescue Rukmiṇī from the hands of Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}}..."
12:3012:30, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,084 N When the enemy, headed by Jarasandha, found that they were gradually being defeated by the soldiers of Krsna, they thought it unwise to risk losing their armies in the battle for the sake of Sisupala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the enemy, headed by Jarāsandha, found that they were gradually being defeated by the soldiers of Kṛṣṇa, they thou..."
12:2612:26, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,212 N Similarly, other animals, such as camels, elephants and asses, as well as infantry soldiers, all fell with severed heads Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, other animals, such as camels, elephants and asses, as well as infantry soldiers, all fell with severed heads"}} {{..."
12:2312:23, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,311 N The soldiers' (Jarasandha's party) hands were severed along with their bows and arrows and clubs; arms were piled upon arms, thighs upon thighs, and horses upon horses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The soldiers’ hands were severed along with their bows and arrows and clubs; arms were piled upon arms, thighs upon thighs,..."
12:1812:18, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,519 N As the fighting progressed, the princes and soldiers of the enemy began to fall from their horses, elephants and chariots. Within a short time, millions of severed heads, decorated with helmets and earrings, had fallen on the battlefield Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"s the fighting progressed, the princes and soldiers of the enemy began to fall from their horses, elephants and chariots. With..."
12:1512:15, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,642 N As Krsna was speaking with Rukmini, the commanders of the Yadu dynasty's soldiers, headed by Balarama, known as Sankarsana, by Gada, not tolerating the opposing soldiers' defiant attitude, began to strike their horses, elephants, & chariots with arrows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Kṛṣṇa was speaking with Rukmiṇī, the commanders of the Yadu dynasty’s soldiers, headed by Lord Balarāma, who is..."
12:1012:10, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,305 N Krsna encouraged Rukmini, "My dear Rukmini, don't worry. Please rest assured that the soldiers of the Yadu dynasty will kill all the opposing soldiers without delay" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Rukmiṇī, don’t worry. Please rest assured that the soldiers of the Yadu dynasty will kill all the opposing soldie..."
12:0812:08, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,260 N Her (Rukmini's) eyes moving, she appeared sorry, and Krsna, who could immediately understand her mind, encouraged her with these words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Her eyes moving, she appeared sorry, and Kṛṣṇa, who could immediately understand her mind, encouraged her with these wor..."
12:0512:05, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,362 N In a fearful attitude, she (Rukmini) looked upon Krsna's face, expressing her gratefulness that He had taken such a great risk for her sake only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In a fearful attitude, she looked upon Kṛṣṇa’s face, expressing her gratefulness that He had taken such a great risk f..."
12:0112:01, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,646 N The opposing princes were determined to defeat Krsna, recapture Rukmini from His custody, they fought with Him as severely as possible. Rukmini, seated by the side of Krsna, saw arrows raining from the opposing party onto the faces of the Yadu soldiers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The opposing princes were determined to defeat Kṛṣṇa and recapture Rukmiṇī from His custody, and they fought with Him..."
11:5611:56, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,321 N Gathered on the face of a mountain, a cloud does not move very much, and therefore the force of rain is much more severe on a mountain than anywhere else Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gathered on the face of a mountain, a cloud does not move very much, and therefore the force of rain is much more severe on a..."
11:5211:52, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,531 N Picking up their bows and arrows, they (Jarasandha and other princes) began to chase Krsna on their chariots, horses and elephants. To check their progress, the soldiers of the Yadu dynasty turned and faced them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Picking up their bows and arrows, they began to chase Kṛṣṇa on their chariots, horses and elephants. To check their prog..."
07:0307:03, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,601 N Jarasandha and all the other princes were very angry at Krsna for having kidnapped Rukmini. Struck by Rukmini's beauty, they had fallen from the backs of their horses and elephants, but now they began to stand up and properly arm themselves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jarāsandha and all the other princes were very angry at Kṛṣṇa for having kidnapped Rukmiṇī. Struck by Rukmiṇī’s..."
06:3206:32, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,130 N Jarasandha roared, "What is the use of our being chivalrous fighters with arrows? My dear princes, just look! We are losing our reputation. He is just like a jackal taking booty from a lion" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What is the use of our being chivalrous fighters with arrows? My dear princes, just look! We are losing our reputation. He is..."
06:2806:28, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,005 N Jarasandha, who had many times experienced defeat by Krsna, roared, "How is this? Krsna is taking Rukmini away from us without opposition" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jarāsandha, who had many times experienced defeat by Kṛṣṇa, roared, “How is this? Kṛṣṇa is taking Rukmiṇī aw..."
06:2406:24, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,416 N He (Krsna) then proceeded slowly, without fear, taking Rukmini away exactly as a lion takes a deer from the midst of jackals. Meanwhile, Balarama appeared on the scene with the soldiers of the Yadu dynasty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He then proceeded slowly, without fear, taking Rukmiṇī away exactly as a lion takes a deer from the midst of jackals. Meanw..."
06:1906:19, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,136 N Although Rukmini had never before seen Krsna, she was always thinking of Him; thus she had no difficulty recognizing Him amongst the princely order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Rukmiṇī had never before seen Kṛṣṇa, she was always thinking of Him; thus she had no difficulty recognizing..."
06:1606:16, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,044 N Srimati Rukmini, however, was not interested in any of them (the princes); in her heart she was simply expecting Krsna to come and carry her away Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmatī Rukmiṇī, however, was not interested in any of them; in her heart she was simply expecting Kṛṣṇa to come a..."
06:1206:12, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,453 N The chivalrous princes assembled there were so overwhelmed by Rukmini's beauty that they became almost unconscious and fell from their horses and elephants. Full of lust, they hopelessly desired Rukmini's hand, comparing their own beauty to hers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The chivalrous princes assembled there were so overwhelmed by Rukmiṇī’s beauty that they became almost unconscious and fe..."
06:0706:07, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,226 N Expecting Krsna to take her away at any moment, she (Rukmini) proceeded slowly toward her home. Her legs moved just like a full-grown swan, and her ankle bells tinkled mildly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Expecting Kṛṣṇa to take her away at any moment, she proceeded slowly toward her home. Her legs moved just like a full-gr..."
06:0306:03, 9 April 2017 diff hist +5,955 N Although the princes gazed upon her (Rukmini's) beautiful features, she was not at all proud Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the princes gazed upon her beautiful features, she was not at all proud"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{comple..."
06:0106:01, 9 April 2017 diff hist +6,024 N Her (Rukmini's) body was well constructed, the middle portion being thin. Her high hips were adorned with a jeweled locket Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Her body was well constructed, the middle portion being thin. Her high hips were adorned with a jeweled locket"}} {{notes|}} {..."
05:5705:57, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,365 N All the princes and visitors who came to Kundina for the marriage had assembled outside the temple to see Rukmini. The princes were especially eager to see her because they all actually thought that they would have Rukmini as their wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the princes and visitors who came to Kuṇḍina for the marriage had assembled outside the temple to see Rukmiṇī. The..."
05:5305:53, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,314 N After the business of deity worship was finished, Rukmini caught hold of the hand of one of her girlfriends in her own hand, which was decorated with a jeweled ring, and left the temple in the company of the others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the business of deity worship was finished, Rukmiṇī caught hold of the hand of one of her girlfriends in her own hand..."
05:5005:50, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,237 N After this ritualistic ceremony, the ladies offered the remnants of the food to Rukmini as prasadam, which she accepted with great respect. Then Rukmini offered her obeisances to the ladies and to goddess Durga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After this ritualistic ceremony, the ladies offered the remnants of the food to Rukmiṇī as prasādam, which she accepted wi..."
05:4605:46, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,288 N She (Rukmini) also offered fruits, sugarcane, betel nuts and spices. With great devotion, Rukmini offered them to the deity (Durga) according to the regulative principles, directed by the old brahmana ladies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She also offered fruits, sugarcane, betel nuts and spices. With great devotion, Rukmiṇī offered them to the deity according..."
05:4205:42, 9 April 2017 diff hist +7,416 N While Rukmini was praying, she presented a variety of items before the deity (Durga), chief of which were water, different kinds of flames, incense, garments, garlands and various foods prepared with ghee, such as puris and kachoris Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Rukmiṇī was praying, she presented a variety of items before the deity, chief of which were water, different kinds of..."

9 April 2017

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