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15:0115:01, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,007 N The gopis continued, "Krsna, however, is not coming to Her. He must be watching Her from a distant place and enjoying Her sorrow" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa, however, is not coming to Her. He must be watching Her from a distant place and enjoying Her sorrow"}} {{notes|}}..."
14:5714:57, 23 April 2017 diff hist +3,903 N After seeing the young gopis bathe in the Yamuna, Krsna passed the rest of the morning with the boys Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After seeing the young gopīs bathe in the Yamunā, Kṛṣṇa passed the rest of the morning with the boys"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
14:5514:55, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,306 N While passing through the forest of Vrndavana on the bank of the Yamuna, Krsna sat down at a beautiful spot and allowed the cows to drink the cold and transparent water of the Yamuna. Being fatigued, the cowherd boys, Krsna and Balarama also drank Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While passing through the forest of Vṛndāvana on the bank of the Yamunā, Kṛṣṇa sat down at a beautiful spot and allo..."
14:5214:52, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,291 N The toleration of the tree is explained by Lord Krsna Himself, and those who are engaged in the preaching of Krsna consciousness should learn lessons from the teachings of Lord Krsna and Lord Caitanya through Their direct disciplic succession Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The toleration of the tree is explained by Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself, and those who are engaged in the preaching of Kṛṣṇa..."
14:5014:50, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,186 N Everyone should be prepared to propagate this movement (of Krsna consciousness). As instructed by Lord Caitanya, one should be humbler than the grass on the ground and more tolerant than the tree Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone should be prepared to propagate this movement. As instructed by Lord Caitanya, one should be humbler than the grass o..."
14:4814:48, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,433 N Different people may accept certain welfare activities to be beneficial for human society, according to their own views, but the welfare activity that can be rendered to people in general, for eternal benefit, is the spreading of the KC movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Different people may accept certain welfare activities to be beneficial for human society, according to their own views, but t..."
14:4414:44, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,199 N Thus the Supreme Personality of Godhead walked on the bank of the Yamuna, touching the leaves of the trees and their fruits, flowers and twigs and praising their glorious welfare activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the Supreme Personality of Godhead walked on the bank of the Yamunā, touching the leaves of the trees and their fruits,..."
14:4214:42, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,156 N Krsna said, "They (the trees of Vrndavana) are like a noble person who has sacrificed everything possible - his body, mind, activities, intelligence and words - for the welfare of all living entities" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are like a noble person who has sacrificed everything possible"|"his body, mind, activities, intelligence and words"|"for..."
14:3914:39, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,371 N Krsna said, "No one is denied shelter by these trees (in Vrndavana). They supply various kinds of facilities to human society, such as leaves, flowers, fruit, shade, roots, bark, flavor extracts and fuel. They are the perfect example of noble life" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one is denied shelter by these trees. They supply various kinds of facilities to human society, such as leaves, flowers, fr..."
14:2714:27, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,104 N She (a woman) should concentrate her devotional activities in chanting and meditating upon Krsna, as is advised herein. One should not follow the men called sahajiyas, the so-called devotees who take everything very lightly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She should concentrate her devotional activities in chanting and meditating upon Kṛṣṇa, as is advised herein. One should..."
14:2314:23, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,605 N As a warning, Lord Krsna has herein hinted that what was possible for the gopis is not possible for ordinary women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a warning, Lord Kṛṣṇa has herein hinted that what was possible for the gopīs is not possible for ordinary women"}} {..."
14:2214:22, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,309 N Sometimes a rascal, following the philosophy of monism, or oneness, very irresponsibly takes advantage of this rasa-lila to imitate the behavior of Krsna with the gopis, entice many innocent women and mislead them in the name of spiritual realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sometimes a rascal, following the philosophy of monism, or oneness, very irresponsibly takes advantage of this rāsa-līlā to..."
14:1914:19, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,011 N This (transcending all Vedic injunctions) was possible for the gopis because they saw Krsna face to face. This is not possible for any women in the conditioned state Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This was possible for the gopīs because they saw Kṛṣṇa face to face. This is not possible for any women in the conditio..."
14:1614:16, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,022 N Krsna is the center of all affection for all living creatures. When this affection is developed for Krsna, one surpasses and transcends all Vedic injunctions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is the center of all affection for all living creatures. When this affection is developed for Kṛṣṇa, one sur..."
14:1314:13, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,107 N The chastity of women is specifically stressed herein by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore this principle should be followed by any serious woman who wants to be elevated to a higher status of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The chastity of women is specifically stressed herein by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore this principle should b..."
14:1114:11, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,242 N The instruction given herein by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to the gopis was not at all sarcastic. Such instructions should be taken very seriously by all honest women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The instruction given herein by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to the gopīs was not at all sarcastic. Such instructions s..."
14:0814:08, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,842 N It is better for you to go home, simply talk about Me (Krsna) & think of Me, & by this process of constantly remembering Me & chanting My names you will surely be elevated to the spiritual platform. There is no need to stand near Me. Please go back home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is better for you to go home, simply talk about Me and think of Me, and by this process of constantly remembering Me and ch..."
14:0514:05, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,981 N Krsna said, "If you think that you are very much attached to Me and you want My association, I advise you not to personally try to enjoy Me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you think that you are very much attached to Me and you want My association, I advise you not to personally try to enjoy Me..."
14:0214:02, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,553 N Krsna said, "If she (a woman) actually desires to be elevated to the higher planetary systems after leaving this body. Besides that, it is considered abominable in society if a woman is unfaithful and goes searching for another man" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if she actually desires to be elevated to the higher planetary systems after leaving this body. Besides that, it is considered..."
13:5913:59, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,211 N Krsna said, "And most importantly, a woman must take care of her children" In this way, Krsna explained the duty of a woman. He also stressed the point of serving the husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And most importantly, a woman must take care of her children"|"In this way, Kṛṣṇa explained the duty of a woman. He also..."
13:5713:57, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,856 N Krsna said, "So this affection for Me is very welcome, and I congratulate you for this. Now you can go back to your homes" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So this affection for Me is very welcome, and I congratulate you for this. Now you can go back to your homes"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
13:5513:55, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,330 N Krsna said, "Your (the gopis) feelings of love and affection for Me are very appropriate because I am the Supreme Personality of Godhead. All living creatures are My parts and parcels, and naturally they are affectionate to Me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your feelings of love and affection for Me are very appropriate because I am the Supreme Personality of Godhead. All living cr..."
13:3813:38, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,237 N Krsna said, "I can also understand that you (the gopis) have very great affection for Me, and out of that transcendental affection you have come here, hearing My playing on the flute" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I can also understand that you have very great affection for Me, and out of that transcendental affection you have come here,..."
13:3613:36, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,481 N Krsna said, "Some of you (the gopis) must have babies by this time, although you are very young. You must have left your small babies at home, and they must be crying. Please immediately go back home and just feed them with your breast milk" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of you must have babies by this time, although you are very young. You must have left your small babies at home, and they..."
13:3413:34, 23 April 2017 diff hist +5,397 N Krsna said, "I understand that you (the gopis) are all very chaste women, so now that you have seen the beautiful atmosphere of the Vrndavana forest, please return home and engage in the faithful service of your respective husbands" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I understand that you are all very chaste women, so now that you have seen the beautiful atmosphere of the Vṛndāvana forest..."
13:3113:31, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,814 N Krsna took the opportunity of their looking at the forest to advise them. "I think you have come out to see the beautiful Vrndavana forest on this night," He said, "but you must now be satisfied. So return to your homes without delay" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa took the opportunity of their looking at the forest to advise them"|"I think you have come out to see the beautifu..."
13:2713:27, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,497 N At that time the whole forest was illuminated by the bright shining of the moon, and the air was blowing very silently over the blooming flowers, and the green leaves of the trees were moving in the breeze Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that time the whole forest was illuminated by the bright shining of the moon, and the air was blowing very silently over th..."
13:2513:25, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,446 N When the gopis appeared to be a little bit disturbed and angry from hearing the free advice of Krsna, they diverted their attention to looking at the beauty of the forest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the gopīs appeared to be a little bit disturbed and angry from hearing the free advice of Kṛṣṇa, they diverted the..."
13:2313:23, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,552 N Krsna said, "As long as you are here, they must be searching in different places, and their minds must be very agitated. So don’t tarry. Please go back and make them peaceful" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as you are here, they must be searching in different places, and their minds must be very agitated. So don’t tarry...."
13:2113:21, 23 April 2017 diff hist +4,469 N Krsna said, "Therefore I think your mothers, your fathers, your elder brothers and even your sons, and what to speak of your husbands, must be very anxious to find you" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"therefore I think your mothers, your fathers, your elder brothers and even your sons, and what to speak of your husbands, must..."
13:1913:19, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,030 N Krsna said, "My dear friends, I can understand that you have left your homes without the permission of your guardians" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear friends, I can understand that you have left your homes without the permission of your guardians"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
13:1713:17, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,032 N After hearing this advice, the gopis did not seem very happy; therefore Krsna began to stress the point in a different way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing this advice, the gopīs did not seem very happy; therefore Kṛṣṇa began to stress the point in a different..."
13:1513:15, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,082 N Krsna also indicated that He was young and that they were young girls. "It does not look very well for young girls and boys to remain together in the dead of night" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa also indicated that He was young and that they were young girls"|"It does not look very well for young girls and b..."
13:1213:12, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,252 N Krsna wanted to impress on them that they were not old enough to take care of themselves. Actually, they required protection. It was not very wise for them to come in the dead of night to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa wanted to impress on them that they were not old enough to take care of themselves. Actually, they required protec..."
13:1013:10, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,217 N When He (Krsna) saw that they continued to smile, He said, "I very much appreciate your bodily features. All of you have nice, very thin waists." All of the gopis there were exquisitely beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When He saw that they continued to smile, He said"|"I very much appreciate your bodily features. All of you have nice, very th..."
12:5312:53, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,470 N Krsna said, "Everywhere you (the gopis) go you will find that all these animals are loitering to find their prey. I think, therefore, that you are taking a great risk in coming here in the dead of night. Please turn back immediately, without delay" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everywhere you go you will find that all these animals are loitering to find their prey. I think, therefore, that you are taki..."
12:5012:50, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,984 N Krsna said, "At this time all the ferocious jungle animals - the tigers, bears, jackals and wolves - are prowling in the forest. Therefore it is very dangerous for you (the gopis). You cannot select a secure place now" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At this time all the ferocious jungle animals"|"the tigers, bears, jackals and wolves"|"are prowling in the forest. Therefore..."
12:4812:48, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,891 N Then Krsna began to instruct them (the gopis): "My dear friends, you must know that it is now the dead of night and the forest is very dangerous" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then Kṛṣṇa began to instruct them"|"My dear friends, you must know that it is now the dead of night and the forest is ve..."
12:4612:46, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,892 N He (Krsna) was treating them (the gopis) like ordinary society women. Therefore they began to smile among themselves, and though they very eagerly listened to Krsna talk in that way, they were surprised Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was treating them like ordinary society women. Therefore they began to smile among themselves, and though they very eagerly..."
12:4412:44, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,826 N Krsna said, "Now please order Me. What can I do for you? What is the purpose of your coming here in the dead of night? Kindly take your seats and let Me know what I can do for you" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now please order Me. What can I do for you"|"What is the purpose of your coming here in the dead of night? Kindly take your se..."
12:4212:42, 23 April 2017 diff hist +7,814 N Krsna said, "O ladies of Vrndavana, you are very fortunate, and you are very dear to Me. I am very much pleased that you have come here, and I hope everything is well in Vrndavana" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O ladies of Vṛndāvana"|"you are very fortunate, and you are very dear to Me. I am very much pleased that you have come here..."
12:4012:40, 23 April 2017 diff hist +8,079 N He (Krsna) can speak on the highest elevated subjects of philosophy, politics, economics - everything. And He also spoke before the gopis, who were so dear to Him. He wanted to enchant them by word jugglery, and thus He began to speak as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He can speak on the highest elevated subjects of philosophy, politics, economics"|"everything. And He also spoke before the go..."
12:3812:38, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,770 N When all the gopis assembled, as described, before Krsna, He began to speak to them, welcoming them as well as discouraging them by word jugglery. Krsna is the supreme speaker; He is the speaker of the Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When all the gopīs assembled, as described, before Kṛṣṇa, He began to speak to them, welcoming them as well as discoura..."
12:3612:36, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,594 N Such preachers never care for salvation, because factually one who is engaged in Krsna consciousness, devotional service, has already achieved salvation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But such preachers never care for salvation, because factually one who is engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, devotional ser..."
12:3412:34, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,682 N The conclusion should be that the salvation of those who are engaged in preaching Krsna consciousness in the world is guaranteed in all circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion should be that the salvation of those who are engaged in preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness in the world is gu..."
12:3312:33, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,641 N If Krsna's enemies can expect salvation simply by concentrating their minds on Him, then what to speak of persons who are so dear to Krsna? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If Kṛṣṇa’s enemies can expect salvation simply by concentrating their minds on Him, then what to speak of persons who..."
12:3112:31, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,926 N Sometimes he (a preacher in Krsna Conciousness) has to suffer bodily injuries, and sometimes he has to meet death also. All this is taken as a great austerity on behalf of Krsna. Krsna therefore has said that such a preacher is very, very dear to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes he has to suffer bodily injuries, and sometimes he has to meet death also. All this is taken as a great austerity on..."
12:2912:29, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,743 N In the Bhagavad-gita, Eighteenth Chapter, the Lord states that one who is engaged in preaching Krsna consciousness is very dear to Him. A preacher has to face many difficulties in his struggle to preach pure Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhagavad-gītā, Eighteenth Chapter, the Lord states that one who is engaged in preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness is..."
12:2612:26, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,622 N If one becomes attached to Krsna even through lust, anger or fear, then one's salvation and freedom from material contamination are assured Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even through lust, anger or fear, then one’s salvation and freedom from material contamination are assured"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
12:2412:24, 23 April 2017 diff hist +6,795 N The conclusion is that if one somehow or other becomes attached to Krsna or attracted to Him, either because of His qualities of beauty, opulence, fame, strength, renunciation or knowledge, through affection or friendship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that if one somehow or other becomes attached to Kṛṣṇa or attracted to Him, either because of His qual..."

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