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08:4808:48, 16 April 2017 diff hist +7,703 N Lord Visnu in the dress of a brahmana appeared as a beggar before Bali and snatched away all of his opulence and his kingdom. He did this for the benefit of Indra, who, having been defeated by Bali Maharaja, was bereft of his kingdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu in the dress of a brāhmaṇa appeared as a beggar before Bali and snatched away all of his opulence and his ki..."
08:4508:45, 16 April 2017 diff hist +7,495 N He (Jarasandha) thought, "Under the circumstances, I am prepared to give them (Krsna, Arjuna and Bhima) anything. Even if they ask for my body, I shall not hesitate to offer it to them." In this regard, he began to think of Bali Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the circumstances"|"I am prepared to give them anything. Even if they ask for my body, I shall not hesitate to offer it..."
08:4308:43, 16 April 2017 diff hist +7,344 N He (Jarasandha) decided that he would fulfill their (Krsna's, Arjuna's and Bhima's) desires in spite of their being ksatriyas, because they had already diminished their position by appearing before him as beggars Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore he decided that he would fulfill their desires in spite of their being kṣatriyas, because they had already diminis..."
08:4108:41, 16 April 2017 diff hist +7,487 N He (Jarasandha) also thought that he had seen them (Krsna, Arjuna and Bhima) somewhere before. But although these three persons were ksatriyas, they had come to his door begging alms like brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also thought that he had seen them somewhere before. But although these three persons were kṣatriyas, they had come to hi..."
08:3908:39, 16 April 2017 diff hist +7,463 N Their (Krsna's, Arjuna's and Bhima's) shoulders were marked with impressions due to carrying bows, they had beautiful bodily structure, and their voices were grave and commanding. Thus he definitely concluded that they were not brahmanas but ksatriyas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their shoulders were marked with impressions due to carrying bows, they had beautiful bodily structure, and their voices were..."
08:3508:35, 16 April 2017 diff hist +6,828 N There were signs on their (Krsna's, Arjuna's and Bhima's) bodies by which Jarasandha could understand that they were ksatriyas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There were signs on their bodies by which Jarāsandha could understand that they were kṣatriyas"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Isw..."
08:3208:32, 16 April 2017 diff hist +7,247 N While Lord Krsna was speaking in the garb of a brahmana along with Arjuna and Bhima, Jarasandha marked that the three of them did not appear to be actual brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Lord Kṛṣṇa was speaking in the garb of a brāhmaṇa along with Arjuna and Bhīma, Jarāsandha marked that the thr..."

15:1015:10, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,072 N Lord Krsna, in the garb of a brahmana, thus convinced Jarasandha that fame is imperishable but the body is perishable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa, in the garb of a brāhmaṇa, thus convinced Jarāsandha that fame is imperishable but the body is perishabl..."
15:0815:08, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,221 N Krsna said, "These great personalities (Hariscandra, Rantideva and Mudgala) have attained immortal fame simply by sacrificing the temporary and perishable body" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These great personalities have attained immortal fame simply by sacrificing the temporary and perishable body"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
15:0515:05, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,309 N Krsna said, "A person who does not become abominable in the eyes of great persons cannot be condemned enough, and his refusal to give charity is lamentable throughout his whole life" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a person cannot be condemned enough, and his refusal to give charity is lamentable throughout his whole life"}} {{notes|}..."
15:0215:02, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,642 N Krsna said, "Any person who is completely fit and able to execute acts which will perpetuate his good name and fame and yet does not do so becomes abominable in the eyes of great persons" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"any person who is completely fit and able to execute acts which will perpetuate his good name and fame and yet does not do so..."
14:5914:59, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,046 N Krsna said, "For a great personality like you (King Jarasandha), there is no distinction between relatives and outsiders" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a great personality like you, there is no distinction between relatives and outsiders"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {..."
14:5714:57, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,715 N Krsna said, "A person who is tolerant is always prepared to tolerate everything, even though distressful. Just as a criminal can perform the most abominable acts, a greatly charitable person like you can give anything & everything for which he is asked" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is tolerant is always prepared to tolerate everything, even though distressful. Just as a criminal can perform th..."
14:4614:46, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,582 N Krsna said, "We three (Krsna, Arjuna & Bhima) guests at your royal palace have come from a great distance to ask you for charity, and we hope that you will kindly bestow upon us whatever we ask from you. We know about your good qualities" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We three guests at your royal palace have come from a great distance to ask you for charity, and we hope that you will kindly..."
14:4114:41, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,010 N Lord Krsna, in the dress of a brahmana, said to the King, "We wish all glories to Your Majesty" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa, in the dress of a brāhmaṇa, said to the King"|"We wish all glories to Your Majesty"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
14:3814:38, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,470 N Lord Krsna, Arjuna and Bhimasena were actually ksatriyas, but they dressed themselves as brahmanas, and at the time when King Jarasandha was to give charity to the brahmanas and receive them as guests, they approached him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa, Arjuna and Bhīmasena were actually kṣatriyas, but they dressed themselves as brāhmaṇas, and at the tim..."
14:3614:36, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,074 N According to the Vedic injunctions, the brahmanas are considered to be the spiritual masters of all other castes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic injunctions, the brāhmaṇas are considered to be the spiritual masters of all other castes"}} {{notes..."
14:3314:33, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,548 N King Jarasandha was a very dutiful householder, and he had great respect for the brahmanas. He was a great fighter, a ksatriya king, but he was never neglectful of the Vedic injunctions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Jarāsandha was a very dutiful householder, and he had great respect for the brāhmaṇas. He was a great fighter, a kṣ..."
14:3114:31, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,326 N Bhimasena, Arjuna & Krsna then started together for Girivraja, the capital city of Jarasandha, dressing themselves in the garb of brahmanas. This was the plan devised by Uddhava before He started for Hastinapura, & now it was given practical application Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhīmasena, Arjuna and Lord Kṛṣṇa then started together for Girivraja, the capital city of Jarāsandha, dressing themsel..."
14:2814:28, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,054 N King Yudhisthira was very anxious, however, when he heard that King Jarasandha of Magadha did not accept his sovereignty. Seeing King Yudhisthira's anxiety, Lord Krsna informed him of the plan explained by Uddhava for conquering King Jarasandha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Yudhiṣṭhira was very anxious, however, when he heard that King Jarāsandha of Magadha did not accept his sovereignty...."
14:2614:26, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,013 N Thus by their influence and strength the brothers conquered all the kings in different directions, and they were able to bring in sufficient taxes and presentations, which they brought before King Yudhisthira Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus by their influence and strength the brothers conquered all the kings in different directions, and they were able to bring..."
14:2314:23, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,518 N In case of a king's refusal to act accordingly (paying taxes), there was certainly a fight Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In case of a king’s refusal to act accordingly, there was certainly a fight"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|AL..."
14:2214:22, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,139 N The kings were thus informed by the Pandava brothers that they were required to pay taxes for the execution of the Rajasuya sacrifice. This payment of taxes to Emperor Yudhisthira meant that the king accepted subjugation before him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kings were thus informed that they were required to pay taxes for the execution of the sacrifice. This payment of taxes to..."
14:1914:19, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,772 N The Pandava brothers started for different directions to inform the respective kings about King Yudhisthira's intention to perform the Rajasuya sacrifice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the brothers started for different directions to inform the respective kings about King Yudhiṣṭhira’s intention to perfo..."
14:1814:18, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,954 N It may be noted that by dispatching his younger brothers to conquer in different directions, King Yudhisthira did not actually intend that they declare war upon the kings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It may be noted that by dispatching his younger brothers to conquer in different directions, King Yudhiṣṭhira did not actu..."
14:1614:16, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,775 N He (Yudhisthira) sent Arjuna, accompanied by the soldiers of Kekayadesa, to conquer the kings of the northern side, and he ordered Bhimasena, accompanied by the soldiers of Madradesa (Madras), to conquer the kings on the eastern side Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He sent Arjuna, accompanied by the soldiers of Kekayadeśa, to conquer the kings of the northern side, and he ordered Bhīmase..."
14:1414:14, 15 April 2017 diff hist +8,047 N King Yudhisthira, being thus assured by the indication of Lord Krsna, ordered his youngest brother, Sahadeva, accompanied by soldiers of the Srnjaya tribe, to conquer the southern countries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Yudhiṣṭhira, being thus assured by the indication of Lord Kṛṣṇa, ordered his youngest brother, Sahadeva, accomp..."
14:1114:11, 15 April 2017 diff hist +8,085 N By bugling with the conchshell and offering blessings with the lotus flower, He (Krsna) always assures the devotees that no one can vanquish them, even in the greatest calamity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by bugling with the conchshell and offering blessings with the lotus flower, He always assures the devotees that no one can va..."
13:5313:53, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,877 N With the club and the disc He (Krsna) chastises the miscreants so that they may come to their senses and know that they are not all in all, for above them there is the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With the club and the disc He chastises the miscreants so that they may come to their senses and know that they are not all in..."
13:4513:45, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,809 N In His Visnu form, the Lord carries four weapons in His four hands - a lotus flower and a conchshell in two hands, and in the other two hands a club and a disc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In His Viṣṇu form, the Lord carries four weapons in His four hands—a lotus flower and a conchshell in two hands, and in..."
13:4213:42, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,805 N Lord Krsna empowered the Pandavas to execute His great mission of chastising the infidel miscreants of the world and giving protection to His faithful devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa empowered the Pāṇḍavas to execute His great mission of chastising the infidel miscreants of the world an..."
13:4013:40, 15 April 2017 diff hist +8,038 N When Lord Krsna thus encouraged King Yudhisthira, the King's face brightened like a blossoming flower because of transcendental happiness, and thus he ordered his younger brothers to conquer all the worldly kings in all directions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Kṛṣṇa thus encouraged King Yudhiṣṭhira, the King’s face brightened like a blossoming flower because of t..."
11:0811:08, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,545 N Lord Krsna continued: "If you (Yudhisthira) want to conquer the worldly kings, there is no possibility of their emerging victorious" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, if you want to conquer the worldly kings, there is no possibility of their emerging victorious"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
11:0611:06, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,867 N Lord Krsna continued: "There is no one in the three worlds of the universe, including the powerful demigods, who can surpass My devotees in any of the six opulences, namely wealth, strength, reputation, beauty, knowledge and renunciation" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no one in the three worlds of the universe, including the powerful demigods, who can surpass My devotees in any of th..."
10:3810:38, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,712 N One who thus engages his senses becomes purified, and with purified senses the devotee can actually render transcendental loving service to the Lord and conquer Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who thus engages his senses becomes purified, and with purified senses the devotee can actually render transcendental lovi..."
10:3310:33, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,517 N The specific qualification of all the Pandava brothers was that they always engaged their senses in the Lord's service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The specific qualification of all the Pāṇḍava brothers was that they always engaged their senses in the Lord’s service"..."
10:2910:29, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,432 N To conquer the senses means to engage them constantly in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To conquer the senses means to engage them constantly in the service of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete..."
10:2310:23, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,874 N Lord Krsna told King Yudhisthira that He is conquered by the love of one who has conquered his senses. One who has not conquered his senses cannot conquer the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is the secret of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa told King Yudhiṣṭhira that He is conquered by the love of one who has conquered his senses. One who has n..."
10:2010:20, 15 April 2017 diff hist +7,060 N Krsna replied, "Your (Yudhisthira's) brothers are great heroes & you are the most pious & self-controlled king & are therefore known as Dharmaraja. All of you are so qualified in devotional service to Me that I have automatically been conquered by you" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As such, your brothers are great heroes, and you are the most pious and self-controlled king and are therefore known as Dharma..."
10:1710:17, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,706 N Krsna replied, "It is said that Bhima was born of the demigod Vayu and that Arjuna was born of the demigod Indra, whereas King Yudhisthira himself was born of the demigod Yamaraja" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that Bhīma was born of the demigod Vāyu and that Arjuna was born of the demigod Indra, whereas King Yudhiṣṭhi..."
10:1510:15, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,775 N Krsna replied, "My dear King Yudhisthira, your four brothers are direct representatives of important demigods like Vayu and Indra" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King Yudhiṣṭhira, your four brothers are direct representatives of important demigods like Vāyu and Indra"}} {{no..."
10:1210:12, 15 April 2017 diff hist +6,929 N Krsna replied, "But I request that you (Yudhisthira) first conquer all the kings of the world and collect all the requisite paraphernalia for executing this great sacrifice" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But I request that you first conquer all the kings of the world and collect all the requisite paraphernalia for executing this..."

11:0811:08, 14 April 2017 diff hist +6,600 N Krsna replied, "Dear King (Yudhisthira), I may inform you that all the great sages, your forefathers, the demigods & your relatives and friends, including Me, desire that you perform this sacrifice, and I think that it will satisfy every living entity" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King, I may inform you that all the great sages, your forefathers, the demigods and your relatives and friends, includ..."
11:0511:05, 14 April 2017 diff hist +6,279 N Krsna replied, "After you (Yudhisthira) perform this great sacrifice (Rajasuya), your good name will remain well established forever in the history of human civilization" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After you perform this great sacrifice, your good name will remain well established forever in the history of human civilizati..."
11:0411:04, 14 April 2017 diff hist +6,367 N On hearing this statement by King Yudhisthira, Lord Krsna replied as follows: "My dear King Yudhisthira, O killer of enemies, O ideal justice personified, I completely support your decision to perform the Rajasuya sacrifice" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On hearing this statement by King Yudhiṣṭhira, Lord Kṛṣṇa replied as follows"|"My dear King Yudhiṣṭhira, O kille..."
11:0211:02, 14 April 2017 diff hist +6,580 N You are like the desire tree in the heavenly planets which awards benedictions according to one's desires. Everyone's free to achieve the highest perfection but if one does not so desire, then Your awarding of lesser benedictions is not due to partiality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are like the desire tree in the heavenly planets, which awards benedictions according to one’s desires. Everyone is free..."
10:5910:59, 14 April 2017 diff hist +6,260 N Yudhisthira said, "(You (Krsna) said one should surrender unto You, and you will take care of him) Still, the living entity remains attached to material activities and suffers or enjoys the reactions without Your interference" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Still, the living entity remains attached to material activities and suffers or enjoys the reactions without Your interference..."
10:5710:57, 14 April 2017 diff hist +6,219 N Yudhisthira said, "You (Krsna) openly declare that one should surrender unto You, giving up all other engagements, and that You will take charge of him, giving him relief from the reactions of all sins" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You openly declare that one should surrender unto You, giving up all other engagements, and that You will take charge of him,..."
10:5510:55, 14 April 2017 diff hist +6,509 N Yudhisthira said, "As the Supersoul, You (Krsna) sit in the body with the living entity, giving him the results of his own actions as well as opportunities to turn toward Your devotional service by developing Krsna consciousness" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the Supersoul, You sit in the body with the living entity, giving him the results of his own actions as well as opportuniti..."
10:5210:52, 14 April 2017 diff hist +5,893 N Yudhisthira said, "You (Krsna) give every living entity the chance to enjoy this material world as he desires" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You give every living entity the chance to enjoy this material world as he desires"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{comple..."

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