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09:5509:55, 3 May 2017 diff hist +5,017 N Practically, if one very carefully reads the BG, SB, Teachings of Lord Caitanya and this Nectar of Devotion, that will give him sufficient knowledge to understand the science of Krsna consciousness. One need not take the trouble of reading other books Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Practically, if one very carefully reads the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Teachings of Lord Caitanya and this Nectar..."
09:4709:47, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,653 N Another stricture is that a person may have many disciples, but he should not act in such a way that he will be obliged to any of them for some particular action or some favor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another stricture is that a person may have many disciples, but he should not act in such a way that he will be obliged to any..."
09:4309:43, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,675 N So in the Visnu-rahasya these demigod worshipers are forcefully condemned by the statement that it is better to live with the most dangerous animals than to associate with these persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So in the Viṣṇu-rahasya these demigod worshipers are forcefully condemned by the statement that it is better to live with..."
09:4009:40, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,544 N It is described that due to their lusty desires they have lost their intelligence, and therefore they have taken to worshiping the different demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is described that due to their lusty desires they have lost their intelligence, and therefore they have taken to worshiping..."
09:3709:37, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,418 N Actually these persons who are worshipers of demigods have been condemned in the Gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually these persons who are worshipers of demigods have been condemned in the Gītā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {..."
09:3509:35, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,376 N It is clearly stated in the Bhagavad-gita that those who are worshipers of the demigods will ultimately reach only the planets of those demigods, while those who are devotees of the Lord Himself will be promoted to the Lord's abode, the kingdom of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is clearly stated in the Bhagavad-gītā that those who are worshipers of the demigods will ultimately reach only the plane..."
09:3009:30, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,238 N The mayavadis (impersonalists) say that one can worship any form of the Lord and that it doesn't matter because one reaches the same destination anyway Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The māyāvādīs (impersonalists) say that one can worship any form of the Lord and that it doesn't matter because one reache..."
09:2709:27, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,336 N All of these worshipers, although they appear to be very good devotees of the demigods, are still considered to be nondevotees. They cannot be accepted as devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of these worshipers, although they appear to be very good devotees of the demigods, are still considered to be nondevotees..."
09:2409:24, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,704 N Similarly, there is a list in the Srimad-Bhagavatam for worshipers of all demigods, according to different material desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, there is a list in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam for worshipers of all demigods, according to different material desires..."
09:2109:21, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,699 N For a beautiful wife, one can worship Uma, the wife of Lord Siva, and for advanced education one may worship Sarasvati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a beautiful wife, one can worship Umā, the wife of Lord Śiva, and for advanced education one may worship Sarasvatī"}} {..."
09:1809:18, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,714 N For example, one is advised to worship the sun god if he is desirous of getting rid of a diseased condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For example, one is advised to worship the sun god if he is desirous of getting rid of a diseased condition"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
09:1609:16, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,603 N In the scriptures it is instructed that one may worship a certain demigod if he is desirous of achieving some material gain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the scriptures it is instructed that one may worship a certain demigod if he is desirous of achieving some material gain"}}..."
09:1109:11, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,444 N It is stated that even if one is forced to live within a cage of iron or in the midst of a blazing fire, he should accept this position rather than live with nondevotees who are through and through against the supremacy of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated that even if one is forced to live within a cage of iron or in the midst of a blazing fire, he should accept this..."
09:0709:07, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,151 N In other words, those who are after material enjoyment and those who are against the supremacy of the Lord are called avaisnava, and their company should be strictly avoided Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, those who are after material enjoyment and those who are against the supremacy of the Lord are called avaiṣ..."
09:0309:03, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,066 N Then He (Lord Caitanya) explained that there are two kinds of nondevotees: one class is against the supremacy of Krsna, and another class is too materialistic Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then He explained that there are two kinds of nondevotees: one class is against the supremacy of Kṛṣṇa, and another clas..."
08:2808:28, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,386 N In this connection, Lord Caitanya replied that a Vaisnava should always give up the company of nondevotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection, Lord Caitanya replied that a Vaiṣṇava should always give up the company of nondevotees"}} {{notes|}} {..."
08:2508:25, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,589 N To Give Up the Company of Nondevotees. Lord Caitanya was once asked by one of His householder devotees what the general behavior of a Vaisnava should be Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To Give Up the Company of Nondevotees. Lord Caitanya was once asked by one of His householder devotees what the general behavi..."
08:2108:21, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,622 N All of these processes will help the devotee to diminish the reactions to his past sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of these processes will help the devotee to diminish the reactions to his past sinful activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
08:1908:19, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,757 N He (a devotee) should offer respect to the cows and to the brahmanas and should serve the Vaisnavas by offering them respectful obeisances and meditating upon them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should offer respect to the cows and to the brāhmaṇas and should serve the Vaiṣṇavas by offering them respectful obe..."
08:1508:15, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,211 N To Offer Respect to the Banyan Trees. In the Skanda Purana it is directed that a devotee should offer water to the tulasi plant and amalaka trees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To Offer Respect to the Banyan Trees. In the Skanda Purāṇa it is directed that a devotee should offer water to the tulasī..."
08:1108:11, 3 May 2017 diff hist +3,669 N The best thing to do on fasting days is to remember the pastimes of Govinda and to hear His holy name constantly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best thing to do on fasting days is to remember the pastimes of Govinda and to hear His holy name constantly"}} {{notes|}}..."
08:0708:07, 3 May 2017 diff hist +3,875 N The real reason for observing fasting on Ekadasi is to minimize the demands of the body and to engage our time in the service of the Lord by chanting or performing similar service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The real reason for observing fasting on Ekādaśī is to minimize the demands of the body and to engage our time in the servi..."
08:0408:04, 3 May 2017 diff hist +3,653 N The basic principle is not just to fast, but to increase one's faith and love for Govinda, or Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The basic principle is not just to fast, but to increase one's faith and love for Govinda, or Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
08:0108:01, 3 May 2017 diff hist +3,982 N Observing Fasting on Ekadasi. In the Brahma-vaivarta Purana it is said that one who observes fasting on Ekadasi day is freed from all kinds of reactions to sinful activities and advances in pious life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Observing Fasting on Ekādaśī. In the Brahma-vaivarta Purāṇa it is said that one who observes fasting on Ekādaśī day i..."
07:5607:56, 3 May 2017 diff hist +3,907 N It is better if one fixes up a regulative principle according to his own ability and then follows that vow without fail. That will make him advanced in spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is better if one fixes up a regulative principle according to his own ability and then follows that vow without fail. That..."
07:5107:51, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,093 N If one is not even able to chant 16 rounds, then he must make it up the next day. He must be sure to keep his vow. If he does not strictly follow this out, then he is sure to be negligent. That is offensive in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is not even able to chant 16 rounds, then he must make it up the next day. He must be sure to keep his vow. If he does..."
07:4607:46, 3 May 2017 diff hist +3,778 N Generally, we recommend our disciples to chant at least 16 rounds on their japa beads daily, and this should be completed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, we recommend our disciples to chant at least 16 rounds on their japa beads daily, and this should be completed"}} {..."
07:4307:43, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,471 N For example, it may be said that one should chant the Hare Krsna mantra at least 100,000 times daily on his beads. But if this is not possible, then one must minimize his chanting according to his own capacity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For example, it may be said that one should chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra at least 100,000 times daily on his beads. But i..."
07:4007:40, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,381 N The purport is that one should not neglect following the principles of devotional service, nor should one accept the rulings of devotional service which are more than what he can easily perform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purport is that one should not neglect following the principles of devotional service, nor should one accept the rulings o..."
07:3507:35, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,802 N To Accept Only What is Necessary. In the Naradiya Purana it is directed, "One should not accept more than necessary if he is serious about discharging devotional service" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To Accept Only What is Necessary. In the Nāradīya Purāṇa it is directed, One should not accept more than necessary if he..."
07:3007:30, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,556 N Wherever the waters of the Ganges are flowing, all will be sanctified, both externally and internally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wherever the waters of the Ganges are flowing, all will be sanctified, both externally and internally"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
07:2807:28, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,785 N The waters of the Ganges are always carrying the flavor of tulasi offered at the lotus feet of Sri Krsna, and as such the waters of the Ganges are ever flowing, spreading the glories of Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The waters of the Ganges are always carrying the flavor of tulasī offered at the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and as such..."
07:2107:21, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,803 N When there was a meeting of great sages at Naimisaranya, Suta Gosvami was reciting Srimad-Bhagavatam, and the importance of the Ganges was stated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there was a meeting of great sages at Naimiṣāraṇya, Sūta Gosvāmī was reciting Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and the impor..."
07:1707:17, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,640 N Brahma Purana states, "That is, the demigods see the inhabitants of Jagannatha Puri as being four-handed" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is, the demigods see the inhabitants of Jagannātha Purī as being four-handed"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{com..."
07:1407:14, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,922 N Brahma Purana said, "Even the demigods from higher planetary systems see the inhabitants of this Jagannatha Puri as having exactly the same features of body as are possessed by one in Vaikuntha" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the demigods from higher planetary systems see the inhabitants of this Jagannātha Purī as having exactly the same featu..."
07:1007:10, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,853 N In the Brahma Purana it is said, "The transcendental significance of Purusottama-ksetra, which is the 80-square-mile field of Lord Jagannatha, cannot be properly described" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The transcendental significance of Puruṣottama-kṣetra, which is the 80-square-mile field of Lord Jagannātha, cannot be pr..."
07:0507:05, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,318 N A person who has lived in Dvaraka for six months, for one month, or even for one fortnight, there is awaiting elevation to the Vaikuntha-lokas and all the profits of sarupya-mukti (the privilege of having the same four-handed bodily features as Narayana) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who has lived in Dvārakā for six months, for one month, or even for one fortnight, there is awaiting elevation to t..."
06:5806:58, 3 May 2017 diff hist +5,290 N Residing in a Sacred Place. In the Padma Purana it is stated, "For one who has given up his material sense enjoyment and has accepted the principles of devotional service, the opulence of Visnu-loka (the kingdom of God) is awaiting" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Residing in a Sacred Place. In the Padma Purāṇa it is stated, For one who has given up his material sense enjoyment and has..."
06:5206:52, 3 May 2017 diff hist +5,139 N Inquiring about External Religious Principles. In the Naradiya Purana it is said, "If one is actually very serious about devotional service, then all of his purposes will be served without any delay" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Inquiring about External Religious Principles In the Nāradīya Purāṇa it is said, If one is actually very serious about..."
06:3706:37, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,945 N For the atheist class, Lord Buddha preached atheism so that they would follow him and thus be tricked into devotional service to Lord Buddha, or Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For the atheist class, Lord Buddha preached atheism so that they would follow him and thus be tricked into devotional service..."
06:3406:34, 3 May 2017 diff hist +5,089 N The so-called religionists were falsely using the Vedas to justify such violent acts as meat-eating, and Lord Buddha came to lead the fallen people away from such a false interpretation of the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The so-called religionists were falsely using the Vedas to justify such violent acts as meat-eating, and Lord Buddha came to l..."
06:3106:31, 3 May 2017 diff hist +5,021 N The answer is that it was the desire of the Supreme Personality of Godhead to end the violence which was then being committed in the name of the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The answer is that it was the desire of the Supreme Personality of Godhead to end the violence which was then being committed..."
06:2606:26, 3 May 2017 diff hist +5,249 N His (Lord Buddha's) philosophy is meant for bewildering the atheists and should not be accepted. If someone asks, "Why should Krsna propagate atheistic principles" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His philosophy is meant for bewildering the atheists and should not be accepted. If someone asks, "Why should Kṛṣṇa prop..."
06:2106:21, 3 May 2017 diff hist +5,278 N Lord Buddha is accepted as an incarnation of Krsna in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, but in the same Srimad-Bhagavatam it is stated that Lord Buddha appeared in order to bewilder the atheist class of men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Buddha is accepted as an incarnation of Kṛṣṇa in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, but in the same Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it..."
06:1606:16, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,752 N To study the Vedas means to come to the conclusion of the supremacy of the Personality of Godhead. Therefore any religious principle which denies the supremacy of the Personality of Godhead is not accepted and is called atheism Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To study the Vedas means to come to the conclusion of the supremacy of the Personality of Godhead. Therefore any religious pri..."
04:4504:45, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,761 N Although Lord Buddha is accepted as an incarnation of Krsna, the followers of such incarnations are not very advanced in their knowledge of the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Lord Buddha is accepted as an incarnation of Kṛṣṇa, the followers of such incarnations are not very advanced in..."
04:4104:41, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,633 N In answer to this argument, Rupa Gosvami says that the followers of Buddha cannot be accepted as devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In answer to this argument, Rūpa Gosvāmī says that the followers of Buddha cannot be accepted as devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
04:3704:37, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,821 N However, after the appearance of the great stalwart teacher, Sankaracarya, this Buddhism was driven out beyond the border of India Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, after the appearance of the great stalwart teacher, Śaṅkarācārya, this Buddhism was driven out beyond the border..."
04:3004:30, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,679 N In this connection, an objection may be raised by those who are not in devotional service and who do not care for the revealed scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection, an objection may be raised by those who are not in devotional service and who do not care for the revealed..."
04:2704:27, 3 May 2017 diff hist +4,357 N Such persons (sahajiyas) are simply creating disturbances in the discharge of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such persons are simply creating disturbances in the discharge of devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{co..."

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