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08:5408:54, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,584 N If one can chant and hear Hare Krsna and always remember Lord Krsna, then he is sure to become fearless of death, which may come at any moment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one can chant and hear Hare Kṛṣṇa and always remember Lord Kṛṣṇa, then he is sure to become fearless of death,..."
08:5108:51, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,914 N Sukadeva Gosvami said, "My dear King, if you want to be fearless in meeting your death next week (for actually everyone is afraid at the point of death), then you must immediately begin the process of hearing and chanting and remembering God" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King, if you want to be fearless in meeting your death next week (for actually everyone is afraid at the point of deat..."
08:4508:45, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,461 N Many other sages also arrived there, but no one could give him (Pariksit) the proper direction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Many other sages also arrived there, but no one could give him the proper direction"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{com..."
08:3808:38, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,778 N These principles of vaidhi-bhakti are also described in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, Second Canto, 1st Chapter, verse 35, where Sukadeva Gosvami instructs the dying Maharaj Pariksit as to his course of action Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These principles of vaidhi-bhakti are also described in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Second Canto, 1st Chapter, verse 35, where..."
08:1808:18, 29 April 2017 diff hist +6,427 N When there is no attachment or no spontaneous loving service to the Lord, one is engaged in the Lord's service simply out of obedience to the spiritual master's order or in pursuance of the scriptures, such obligatory service is called vaidhi-bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is no attachment or no spontaneous loving service to the Lord, and one is engaged in the service of the Lord simply..."
08:1208:12, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,907 N Rupa Gosvami defines the first part of devotional practice, or vaidhi-bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rūpa Gosvāmī defines the first part of devotional practice, or vaidhi-bhakti"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complet..."
08:0908:09, 29 April 2017 diff hist +6,428 N Although it is within the category of practice, this offering of loving service is spontaneous. So the practice of devotional service, sadhana-bhakti, can be divided into two parts - namely, regulative and spontaneous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although it is within the category of practice, this offering of loving service is spontaneous. So the practice of devotional..."
08:0508:05, 29 April 2017 diff hist +6,293 N When he (one) gets this attachment, he automatically tries to decorate the Deity and prepare different kinds of dresses and thinks of different plans to execute his devotional service nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When he gets this attachment, he automatically tries to decorate the Deity and prepare different kinds of dresses and thinks o..."
07:5907:59, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,121 N For example, a person engaged in devotional service may be ordered to rise early in the morning and offer aratrika, which is a form of Deity worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For example, a person engaged in devotional service may be ordered to rise early in the morning and offer ārātrika, which is..."
07:5607:56, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,499 N Another part of sadhana-bhakti is called raganuga. Raganuga refers to the point at which, by following the regulative principles, one becomes a little more attached to Krsna and executes devotional service out of natural love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another part of sādhana-bhakti is called rāgānugā. Rāgānugā refers to the point at which, by following the regulative p..."
07:4807:48, 29 April 2017 diff hist +6,043 N Now this sadhana-bhakti, or practice of devotional service, can also be divided into two parts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now this sādhana-bhakti, or practice of devotional service, can also be divided into two parts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Hanum..."
07:4507:45, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,537 N The great saint Ambarisa Maharaj, although a responsible king, fixed his mind on Krsna, and similarly anyone who tries to fix his mind in this way will very rapidly make progress in successfully reviving his original Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great saint Ambarīṣa Mahārāj, although a responsible king, fixed his mind on Kṛṣṇa, and similarly anyone who tr..."
07:2307:23, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,077 N That is the beginning of sadhana-bhakti. Somehow or other, one has to fix his mind on Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the beginning of sādhana-bhakti. Somehow or other, one has to fix his mind on Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ha..."
07:2007:20, 29 April 2017 diff hist +6,273 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has given us an authorized program for this purpose, centered around the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra. This chanting has so much power that it immediately attaches one to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has given us an authorized program for this purpose, centered around the chanting of the Hare Kṛ..."
07:1507:15, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,970 N It is the duty of the acarya, the spiritual master, to find the ways and means for his disciple to fix his mind on Krsna. That is the beginning of sadhana-bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of the ācārya, the spiritual master, to find the ways and means for his disciple to fix his mind on Kṛṣ..."
07:1207:12, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,752 N Narada Muni said, "My dear King (Yudhisthira), one has to fix his mind on Krsna by any means" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King, one has to fix his mind on Kṛṣṇa by any means"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs..."
07:0807:08, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,949 N Narada Muni mentions this sadhana-bhakti in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, Seventh Canto, 1st Chapter, 30th verse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni mentions this sādhana-bhakti in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Seventh Canto, 1st Chapter, 30th verse"}} {{notes|}} {..."
07:0207:02, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,581 N Sadhana-Bhakti means, to offer obeisances to the spiritual master and to follow many other rules and regulations which will be discussed here one after another. These practices will help one to become cured of madness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To offer obeisances to the spiritual master and to follow many other rules and regulations which will be discussed here one af..."
06:5706:57, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,575 N Vikarma means actions which should not be done. Therefore, we must practice sadhana-bhakti - which means to offer mangala-aratrika (Deity worship) in the morning, to refrain from certain material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vikarma means actions which should not be done. Therefore, we must practice sādhana-bhakti—which means to offer maṅgala-..."
06:4806:48, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,338 N Srimad-Bhagavatam says, "Generally, the conditioned soul is mad because he is always engaged in activities which are the causes of bondage and suffering" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, the conditioned soul is mad because he is always engaged in activities which are the causes of bondage and sufferin..."
06:3906:39, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,778 N One who has no basic walking capacity cannot walk by practice. Similarly, Krsna consciousness cannot be aroused simply by practice. Actually there is no such practice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has no basic walking capacity cannot walk by practice. Similarly, Kṛṣṇa consciousness cannot be aroused simply b..."
06:3506:35, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,995 N There are certain prescribed methods for employing our senses and mind in such a way that our dormant consciousness for loving Krsna will be invoked, as much as the child, with a little practice, can begin to walk Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are certain prescribed methods for employing our senses and mind in such a way that our dormant consciousness for loving..."
06:3106:31, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,238 N So this consciousness, though lying dormant in those who are materially contaminated, is found in every living entity. And, when purified, this is called Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So this consciousness, though lying dormant in those who are materially contaminated, is found in every living entity. And, wh..."
06:2706:27, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,440 N Even uncivilized men like the aborigines offer their respectful obeisances to something wonderful exhibited by nature's law, and they appreciate that behind some wonderful exhibition or action there is something supreme Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even uncivilized men like the aborigines offer their respectful obeisances to something wonderful exhibited by nature's law, a..."
06:2206:22, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,583 N Devotional service to the Supreme Lord is the natural instinct of every living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service to the Supreme Lord is the natural instinct of every living entity"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{c..."
06:1806:18, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,437 N This practice is not for developing something artificial. For example, a child learns or practices to walk. This walking is not unnatural. The walking capacity is there originally in the child, and simply by a little practice he walks very nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This practice is not for developing something artificial. For example, a child learns or practices to walk. This walking is no..."
06:0806:08, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,457 N Some of the senses are meant for acquiring knowledge, and some are meant for executing the conclusions of our thinking, feeling and willing. So practice means employing both the mind and the senses in practical devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of the senses are meant for acquiring knowledge, and some are meant for executing the conclusions of our thinking, feelin..."
06:0206:02, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,040 N Now Sri Rupa Gosvami proposes to describe devotional service in practice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī proposes to describe devotional service in practice"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|..."
06:0006:00, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,335 N Previously, it has been stated that devotional service can be divided into three categories - namely, devotional service in practice, devotional service in ecstasy, and devotional service in pure love of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Previously, it has been stated that devotional service can be divided into three categories—namely, devotional service in pr..."
05:5605:56, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,121 N Here is a general description of devotional service given by Sri Rupa Gosvami in his Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is a general description of devotional service given by Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī in his Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu"}} {{notes..."
05:5405:54, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,098 N The Srimad-Bhagavatam recommends, therefore, that one follow in the footsteps of the authorities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam recommends, therefore, that one follow in the footsteps of the authorities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|H..."
05:5205:52, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,361 N Then another person, who may be a greater logician, will nullify these conclusions and establish another thesis. In this way the path of argument will never be safe or conclusive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then another person, who may be a greater logician, will nullify these conclusions and establish another thesis. In this way t..."
05:4705:47, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,616 N To support this statement there are many authoritative assertions by the learned scholars of bygone ages. According to their general opinion, a person may become governed by certain convictions derived by his own arguments and decisions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To support this statement there are many authoritative assertions by the learned scholars of bygone ages. According to their g..."
05:4305:43, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,538 N Anyway, for persons who have a natural taste for understanding books like the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam, devotional service is easier than for those who are simply accustomed to mental speculation and argumentative processes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyway, for persons who have a natural taste for understanding books like the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, devoti..."
05:3905:39, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,271 N Even if there is no continuity, if only by chance a person takes interest in a pure devotee's instruction, he can be accepted and advance in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if there is no continuity, if only by chance a person takes interest in a pure devotee's instruction, he can be accepted..."
05:3305:33, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,542 N Even though it is not one hundred percent perfectly performed, still whatever I have done will not be lost. In my next life, from the very point where I stopped in this life, I shall begin again. In this way there is always a continuity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though it is not one hundred percent perfectly performed, still whatever I have done will not be lost. In my next life, f..."
05:2805:28, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,315 N No one can take to devotional service unless he has had some previous connection with it. For example, suppose in this life I practice devotional service to some extent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can take to devotional service unless he has had some previous connection with it. For example, suppose in this life I..."
05:2205:22, 29 April 2017 diff hist +4,965 N These qualities will be explained by Srila Rupa Gosvami later on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These qualities will be explained by Srila Rupa Gosvami later on"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first..."
05:2005:20, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,341 N Generally it is understood that in the category of devotional service in practice there are two different qualities, devotional service in ecstasy has four qualities, and devotional service in pure love of Godhead has six qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally it is understood that in the category of devotional service in practice there are two different qualities, devotiona..."
05:1605:16, 29 April 2017 diff hist +4,918 N There are many sub-headings in each of these categories Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many sub-headings in each of these categories"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2017-04-..."
05:1105:11, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,447 N The three categories of devotional service which Srila Rupa Gosvami describes in Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu are listed as devotional service in practice, devotional service in ecstasy and devotional service in pure love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The three categories of devotional service which Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī describes in Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu are listed as..."
04:3904:39, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,436 N People who are not in devotional service can never understand what great value there is in rendering service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People who are not in devotional service can never understand what great value there is in rendering service to the Lord"}} {{..."
04:3604:36, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,813 N That is the proof of how great this process of devotional service is. It can attract even the Supreme Personality of Godhead. God is great, but devotional service is greater than God because it attracts Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the proof of how great this process of devotional service is. It can attract even the Supreme Personality of Godhead...."
04:3304:33, 29 April 2017 diff hist +6,051 N So that was the position of the Pandavas; although Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the greatest among all greats, still He remained with those royal brothers, being attracted by their devotion, by their friendship and by their love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So that was the position of the Pāṇḍavas; although Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the greatest among..."
04:2904:29, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,661 N Arjuna prayed, "My dear Krsna, I thought of You as my cousin-brother, and so I have shown disrespect to You in so many ways, calling You Krsna, or friend. But You are so great that I could not understand" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Kṛṣṇa, I thought of You as my cousin-brother, and so I have shown disrespect to You in so many ways, calling You..."
04:2504:25, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,795 N Narada said, "Others cannot understand that He (Krsna) is the Supreme Lord, but He is still living with you as your cousin, as your friend and even as your messenger. Therefore you must know that nobody in this world is more fortunate than you" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Others cannot understand that He is the Supreme Lord, but He is still living with you as your cousin, as your friend and even..."
04:2104:21, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,904 N Narada said, "He (Krsna) is always with you in all circumstances. He is living with you and covering Himself from the eyes of others" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is always with you in all circumstances. He is living with you and covering Himself from the eyes of others"}} {{notes|}} {..."
04:1804:18, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,878 N Narada Said, "My dear King Yudhisthira, in this world you (the Pandava brothers) are the only fortunate people. The Supreme Personality of Godhead has appeared on this planet and is presenting Himself to you as an ordinary human being" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King Yudhiṣṭhira, in this world you (the Pāṇḍava brothers) are the only fortunate people. The Supreme Persona..."
04:1304:13, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,368 N The King (Yudhisthira) was thinking, "Prahlada Maharaj is actually a devotee of the Lord, while I am nothing" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāj is actually a devotee of the Lord, while I am nothing"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|ALL}..."
04:0904:09, 29 April 2017 diff hist +5,798 N Yudhisthira Maharaj was appreciating the qualities of Prahlada, and that is one symptom of a pure devotee. A pure devotee never thinks himself as great; he always thinks that other devotees are greater than himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāj was appreciating the qualities of Prahlāda, and that is one symptom of a pure devotee. A pure devot..."

29 April 2017

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