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14:4514:45, 18 April 2017 diff hist +8,185 N Sahadeva said, "Krsna, the best amongst the members of the Yadus & the protector of His devotees, is the most exalted personality in this assembly. Therefore I think that He should without any objection be offered the honor of being worshiped first" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa, the best amongst the members of the Yadu dynasty and the protector of His devotees, is the most exalted pers..."
14:4214:42, 18 April 2017 diff hist +7,366 N When the matter remained undecided, Sahadeva began to speak in favor of Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the matter remained undecided, Sahadeva began to speak in favor of Lord Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{..."
14:4014:40, 18 April 2017 diff hist +7,872 N In the sacrificial assembly, all the members were very exalted. Some proposed to elect one person as the perfect candidate for accepting Agra-puja, and others proposed someone else Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the sacrificial assembly, all the members were very exalted. Some proposed to elect one person as the perfect candidate for..."
14:3814:38, 18 April 2017 diff hist +7,423 N Agra means "first," and puja means "worship." This Agra-puja is similar to the election of a president Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Agra means"|"and pūjā means"|"This Agra-pūjā is similar to the election of a president"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}}..."
14:3714:37, 18 April 2017 diff hist +7,949 N After all arrangements were made for Yudhisthira's sacrifice, the next consideration was who should be worshiped first in the ceremony. This particular ceremony is called Agra-puja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After all arrangements were made for Yudhiṣṭhira’s sacrifice, the next consideration was who should be worshiped first i..."
14:3514:35, 18 April 2017 diff hist +7,731 N Another important procedure is that the most exalted personality in the assembly of such a sacrificial ceremony is first offered worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another important procedure is that the most exalted personality in the assembly of such a sacrificial ceremony is first offer..."
14:3314:33, 18 April 2017 diff hist +7,973 N In this Age of Kali there is no such learned brahmana or priest available; therefore, all such sacrifices are forbidden. The only sacrifice recommended in the sastras is the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this Age of Kali there is no such learned brāhmaṇa or priest available; therefore, all such sacrifices are forbidden. Th..."

17:1917:19, 17 April 2017 diff hist +8,172 N On the day for extracting the soma juice, King Yudhisthira very respectfully received the special priest who had been engaged to detect any mistake in the formalities of the sacrificial procedure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the day for extracting the soma juice, King Yudhiṣṭhira very respectfully received the special priest who had been enga..."
17:1717:17, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,958 N According to the Vedic system, whenever there is an arrangement for sacrifice, the members participating are offered the juice of the soma plant, which is a kind of life-giving beverage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic system, whenever there is an arrangement for sacrifice, the members participating are offered the juice..."
17:1517:15, 17 April 2017 diff hist +8,123 N The learned brahmanas and priests saw to it that the sacrifice by Maharaja Yudhisthira was performed in exactly the same way as it had been in bygone ages by the demigod Varuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The learned brāhmaṇas and priests saw to it that the sacrifice by Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira was performed in exactly the s..."
17:1317:13, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,956 N Everyone thoroughly knew the position of King Yudhisthira; because he was a great devotee of Lord Krsna, no accomplishment was extraordinary for him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone thoroughly knew the position of King Yudhiṣṭhira; because he was a great devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa, no accompli..."
17:1217:12, 17 April 2017 diff hist +8,100 N All the respectable sages, kings and demigods who assembled there agreed unanimously that King Yudhisthira was quite competent to take the responsibility of performing the Rajasuya sacrifice; no one was in disagreement on this fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the respectable sages, kings and demigods who assembled there agreed unanimously that King Yudhiṣṭhira was quite compe..."
17:0917:09, 17 April 2017 diff hist +8,367 N Predominating deities of the higher planetary systems came to participate in the sacrifice, including Gandharvaloka, Siddhaloka, Janaloka, Tapoloka, Nagaloka, Yaksaloka, Raksasaloka, Paksiloka and Caranaloka, as well as famous kings and their queens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as well as the predominating deities of the higher planetary systems, including Gandharvaloka, Siddhaloka, Janaloka, Tapoloka,..."
17:0717:07, 17 April 2017 diff hist +5,751 N Present by the invitation of King Yudhisthira to participate in the great sacrifice were all the exalted demigods, including Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and Indra, the King of heaven, accompanied by their associates Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Present by the invitation of King Yudhiṣṭhira to participate in the great sacrifice were all the exalted demigods, includi..."
17:0517:05, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,471 N Long years ago, when Varuna performed a similar sacrifice, all the sacrificial utensils were made of gold. Similarly, in the Rajasuya sacrifice of King Yudhisthira, all the utensils required for the sacrifice were golden Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Long years ago, when Varuṇa performed a similar sacrifice, all the sacrificial utensils were made of gold. Similarly, in the..."
17:0317:03, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,577 N The brahmana priests and sages in charge of the sacrificial ceremony constructed the sacrificial arena as usual with a plow of gold, and they initiated King Yudhisthira as the performer of the great sacrifice, in accordance with Vedic rituals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa priests and sages in charge of the sacrificial ceremony constructed the sacrificial arena as usual with a plow..."
17:0117:01, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,916 N Kings from different parts of the world were invited to see the great sacrifice performed by King Yudhisthira, and the citizens, comprising learned brahmanas, chivalrous ksatriyas, well-to-do vaisyas and faithful sudras, all visited the ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kings from different parts of the world, along with their ministers and secretaries, were also invited to see the great sacrif..."
16:5916:59, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,187 N He (Yudhisthira) also invited all the sons of Dhrtarastra, headed by Duryodhana, and also the great devotee Vidura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also invited all the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra, headed by Duryodhana, and also the great devotee Vidura"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
16:5716:57, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,224 N Besides all these brahmanas and sages, he (Yudhisthira) invited such respectable old men as Dronacarya, Bhisma (the grandfather of the Kurus), Krpacarya and Dhrtarastra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Besides all these brāhmaṇas and sages, he invited such respectable old men as Droṇācārya, Bhīṣma"|"the grandfather o..."
16:5516:55, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,714 N He (Yudhisthira) invited the most expert brahmanas & sages, as follows: Vamadeva, Sumati, Jaimini, Kratu, Paila, Parasara, Garga, Vaisampayana, Atharva, Kasyapa, Dhaumya, Parasurama, Sukracarya, Asuri, Vitihotra, Madhucchanda, Virasena and Akrtavrana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vāmadeva, Sumati, Jaimini, Kratu, Paila, Parāśara, Garga, Vaiśampāyana, Atharvā, Kaśyapa, Dhaumya, Paraśurāma, Śukr..."
16:4816:48, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,495 N He (Yudhisthira) invited the most expert brahmanas & sages, whose names are as follows: Krsna-dvaipayana Vyasadeva, Bharadvaja, Sumantu, Gautama, Asita, Vasistha, Cyavana, Kanva, Maitreya, Kavasa, Trita, Visvamitra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He invited the most expert brāhmaṇas and sages, whose names are as follows: Kṛṣṇa-dvaipāyana Vyāsadeva, Bharadvāja..."
16:4516:45, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,801 N After satisfying Krsna in this way, King Yudhisthira arranged to perform the Rajasuya sacrifice. He invited all the qualified brahmanas and sages to take part and appointed them to different positions as priests in charge of the sacrificial arena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After satisfying Kṛṣṇa in this way, King Yudhiṣṭhira arranged to perform the Rājasūya sacrifice. He invited all th..."
16:4316:43, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,566 N Yudhisthira said, "Such material distinctions are visible in the lives of everyone, even the animals, but pure devotees are freed from these false distinctions. Since these distinctions are absent in Your devotees, they cannot possibly be present in You" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such distinctions are visible in the lives of everyone, even the animals, but pure devotees are freed from these false distinc..."
16:4116:41, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,196 N Yudhisthira said, "Material distinctions - 'This is me,' 'This is you,' 'This is mine,' 'This is yours' - are all conspicuous by dint of their absence in You (Krsna)" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material distinctions"|"This is me"|"This is you"|"This is mine"|"This is yours"|"are all conspicuous by dint of their absence..."
16:3916:39, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,065 N Yudhisthira said, "My dear Madhava, You (Krsna) are never defeated by anyone" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Mādhava, You are never defeated by anyone"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2017-04-17T16:3..."
16:3716:37, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,599 N Yudhisthira said, "You (Krsna) are always transcendentally equipoised, neither pleased nor disturbed by any condition of material affairs. You are the Supreme Brahman, the Personality of Godhead, and for You there are no relativities" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are always transcendentally equipoised, neither pleased nor disturbed by any condition of material affairs. You are the Su..."
16:3516:35, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,163 N Yudhisthira said, "Although we feel the difference in temperature between the rising and the setting sun, the temperature of the sun never changes" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although we feel the difference in temperature between the rising and the setting sun, the temperature of the sun never change..."
16:3016:30, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,440 N Yudhisthira said, "Your (Krsna's) real position is always exalted, exactly like that of the sun, which always remains at the same temperature during both the time of its rising and the time of its setting. But we feel the difference" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your real position is always exalted, exactly like that of the sun, which always remains at the same temperature during both t..."
16:2816:28, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,588 N Yudhisthira said, "We are all very much surprised that Your Lordship (Krsna) can play the part of an ordinary human being, but we can understand that You are performing these activities just like a dramatic artist" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are all very much surprised that Your Lordship can play the part of an ordinary human being, but we can understand that You..."
16:2516:25, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,560 N Yudhisthira said, "Actually, we are fit to be punished by You (Krsna), but the wonder is that instead of punishing us You so kindly and mercifully accept our orders and carry them out properly" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, we are fit to be punished by You, but the wonder is that instead of punishing us You so kindly and mercifully accept..."
16:2316:23, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,608 N Yudhisthira said, "O Krsna, You are unlimited, and although we sometimes think of ourselves as royal kings and rulers of the world and become puffed up over our paltry positions, we are very poor in heart" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Kṛṣṇa, You are unlimited, and although we sometimes think of ourselves as royal kings and rulers of the world and beco..."
16:2116:21, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,583 N Yudhisthira said, "Whenever they (Brahma, Siva & Indra) are fortunate enough to receive such orders, they immediately take them and keep them on their heads" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whenever they are fortunate enough to receive such orders, they immediately take them and keep them on their heads"}} {{notes|..."
16:1916:19, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,818 N Yudhisthira said, "My dear Krsna, O eternal form of bliss and knowledge, all the exalted directors of the affairs of this material world, including Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and King Indra, are always eager to receive and carry out orders from You" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Kṛṣṇa, O eternal form of bliss and knowledge, all the exalted directors of the affairs of this material world, i..."
16:1716:17, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,209 N King Yudhisthira became very happy after hearing the details of the Jarasandha episode, and he spoke as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Yudhiṣṭhira became very happy after hearing the details of the Jarāsandha episode, and he spoke as follows"}} {{note..."
16:1516:15, 17 April 2017 diff hist +5,575 N The King (Yudhisthira) was naturally affectionate toward Krsna, but after hearing the story he became even more bound to Him in love; tears of ecstasy glided from his eyes, and he was so stunned that he was almost unable to speak Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King was naturally affectionate toward Kṛṣṇa, but after hearing the story he became even more bound to Him in love;..."
16:1316:13, 17 April 2017 diff hist +5,269 N King Yudhisthira attentively heard the narration of the killing of Jarasandha and the setting free of the kings. He also heard of the tactics adopted by Krsna to kill Jarasandha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Yudhiṣṭhira attentively heard the narration of the killing of Jarāsandha and the setting free of the kings. He also..."
16:1116:11, 17 April 2017 diff hist +5,279 N Bhimasena, Arjuna and Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, arrived before King Yudhisthira and offered their respects to the King Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhīmasena, Arjuna and Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, arrived before King Yudhiṣṭhira and offered their..."
16:1016:10, 17 April 2017 diff hist +5,770 N The citizens of Indraprastha felt their hearts become joyful simply by hearing the vibration of Krsna's conchshell because they could understand that Jarasandha had been killed. Now the Rajasuya sacrifice by King Yudhisthira was almost certain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The citizens of Indraprastha felt their hearts become joyful simply by hearing the vibration of Kṛṣṇa’s conchshell bec..."
16:0716:07, 17 April 2017 diff hist +5,618 N When Krsna, Arjuna & Bhima reached Hastinapura, they blew their respective conchshells, & by hearing the sound vibrations, everyone immediately became cheerful. But the enemies of Krsna, upon hearing the conchshells, were very sorry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When they reached the precincts of Hastināpura, they blew their respective conchshells, and by hearing the sound vibrations a..."
16:0516:05, 17 April 2017 diff hist +5,480 N After thus causing the annihilation of Jarasandha by Bhimasena and after being properly honored by Sahadeva, the son of Jarasandha, Lord Krsna, accompanied by Bhimasena and Arjuna, returned to the city of Hastinapura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After thus causing the annihilation of Jarāsandha by Bhīmasena and after being properly honored by Sahadeva, the son of Jar..."
16:0316:03, 17 April 2017 diff hist +5,414 N If people divide the whole society into four orders for spiritual progress & material progress, centering these orders on Krsna & following the instructions of Krsna as stated in the Bhagavad-gita, the entire human society will undoubtedly be happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"four orders for spiritual progress, centering these orders on Kṛṣṇa and following the instructions of Kṛṣṇa as sta..."
16:0116:01, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,660 N If the people of the world, taking into account their respective material qualities, divide the whole society into four orders for material progress, the entire human society will undoubtedly be happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the people of the world, taking into account their respective material qualities, divide the whole society into four orders..."
15:5915:59, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,784 N The kings began to manage the affairs of their kingdoms in accordance with the instructions of Lord Krsna, and all those kings and their subjects passed their days very happily. This is a vivid example of a Krsna conscious society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kings began to manage the affairs of their kingdoms in accordance with the instructions of Lord Kṛṣṇa, and all those..."
15:5615:56, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,329 N The citizens of their kingdoms were greatly pleased to see them return, and when they heard of the kind dealings of Lord Krsna, they were all very happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The citizens of their kingdoms were greatly pleased to see them return, and when they heard of the kind dealings of Lord Kṛ..."
15:5515:55, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,891 N By His liberal behavior, Krsna released all the kings who had been in the clutches of Jarasandha, & the kings, being fully satisfied, began to chant His holy name, think of His holy form, glorify His transcendental pastimes as the SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By His liberal behavior, unparalleled in the history of the world, Lord Kṛṣṇa released all the kings who had been in the..."
15:5115:51, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,430 N After seeing that each was taken care of, Lord Krsna, in a sweet voice, asked them (Kings) to return to their respective kingdoms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After seeing that each was taken care of, Lord Kṛṣṇa, in a sweet voice, asked them to return to their respective kingdom..."
15:5015:50, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,635 N All nicely dressed and ornamented, their (King's) earrings glittering, they were then seated on chariots bedecked with gold and jewels and drawn by decorated horses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All nicely dressed and ornamented, their earrings glittering, they were then seated on chariots bedecked with gold and jewels..."
15:4815:48, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,536 N After taking their baths and dressing very nicely, the kings appeared happy and gentle. Then they were supplied nice food. Lord Krsna supplied everything for their comfort, as befitting their royal positions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After taking their baths and dressing very nicely, the kings appeared happy and gentle. Then they were supplied nice food. Lor..."
15:4515:45, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,966 N Krsna requested Sahadeva, son of Jarasandha, to supply all necessities to the kings & show them all respect & honor. In pursuance of the order of Krsna, he offered them all honor & presented them with ornaments, garments, garlands & other paraphernalia Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa requested Sahadeva, the son of King Jarāsandha, to supply all necessities to the kings and show them all res..."
15:4315:43, 17 April 2017 diff hist +7,505 N After delivering His instructions to the kings and princes, Lord Krsna immediately arranged for their comfort and asked many servants and maidservants to take care of them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After delivering His instructions to the kings and princes, Lord Kṛṣṇa immediately arranged for their comfort and asked..."

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