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07:4607:46, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,417 N According to Srila Rupa Gosvami, any book which gives enlightenment in the matter of advancing devotional service is considered to be revealed scripture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, any book which gives enlightenment in the matter of advancing devotional service is cons..."
07:3807:38, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,142 N Srila Rupa Gosvami says that the regulative principles of devotional service are sometimes described by authorities as the path of serving the Lord in opulence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī says that the regulative principles of devotional service are sometimes described by authorities as th..."
07:3407:34, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,150 N This idea is confirmed by Bilvamangala Thakur: If one develops unalloyed devotion to the Lord, liberation will follow the devotee as his maidservant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This idea is confirmed by Bilvamaṅgala Thākur: If one develops unalloyed devotion to the Lord, liberation will follow the d..."
07:2807:28, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,136 N With the first complete engagement, one becomes automatically detached from material contamination, and liberation becomes the maidservant of the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With the first complete engagement, one becomes automatically detached from material contamination, and liberation becomes the..."
07:2007:20, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,436 N The idea is that we should follow in the footsteps of great devotees. If we are unable to execute all the different items of devotional service, we must try to execute at least one of them, as exemplified by previous acaryas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The idea is that we should follow in the footsteps of great devotees. If we are unable to execute all the different items of d..."
04:4904:49, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,100 N Sukadeva Gosvami said, "So everything was available, and his (Ambarisa's) engagement was always completely in Krsna consciousness" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So everything was available, and his engagement was always completely in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ha..."
04:4504:45, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,219 N Sukadeva Gosvami said, "There was no scarcity in his royal style because he had a very beautiful temple wherein the Deity of the Lord was decorated with costly paraphernalia and offered high grade food" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was no scarcity in his royal style because he had a very beautiful temple wherein the Deity of the Lord was decorated wi..."
04:4104:41, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,374 N Sukadeva Gosvami said, "Maharaj Ambarisa was able to offer very nice prasadam to Krsna because he was a king and had no scarcity of finance. He used to offer Krsna the most royal dishes and would then taste the remnants as Krsna-prasadam" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāj Ambarīṣa was able to offer very nice prasādam to Kṛṣṇa because he was a king and had no scarcity of financ..."
04:3804:38, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,939 N Prasadam, Food prepared specifically for offering to the Lord, the remnants of which are taken by the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Food prepared specifically for offering to the Lord, the remnants of which are taken by the devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
04:3404:34, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,058 N Sukadeva Gosvami said, "He (Ambarisa) engaged his nostrils in smelling the flowers and tulasi which were offered to Krsna, and he engaged his tongue in tasting Krsna-prasadam" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He engaged his nostrils in smelling the flowers and tulasī which were offered to Kṛṣṇa, and he engaged his tongue in ta..."
04:3004:30, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,984 N Sukadeva Gosvami said, "Ambarisa Maharaj made his association only with pure devotees and did not allow his body to be touched by anyone else" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ambarīṣa Mahārāj made his association only with pure devotees and did not allow his body to be touched by anyone else"}}..."
04:2704:27, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,228 N Sukadeva said, "He (Ambarisa) engaged his body in associating with the pure devotees of the Lord. - When you associate with someone you have to sit down together, eat together, etc. - and in this way the touch of your body with their body is inevitable" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He engaged his body in associating with the pure devotees of the Lord. (When you associate with someone you have to sit down t..."
04:2304:23, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,168 N Sukadeva Gosvami said, "He (Ambarisa) engaged his hands in washing the temple of the Lord. He engaged his ears in hearing of the transcendental glories of the Lord. He engaged his eyes in seeing the beautiful Deity in the temple" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He engaged his hands in washing the temple of the Lord. He engaged his ears in hearing of the transcendental glories of the Lo..."
04:1904:19, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,083 N Sukadeva Gosvami says, "King Ambarisa first of all concentrated his mind on the lotus feet of Lord Krsna and then engaged his speech in describing the pastimes and activities of the Lord" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Ambarīṣa first of all concentrated his mind on the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa and then engaged his speech in descr..."
04:1604:16, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,965 N There is a statement about Maharaj Ambarisa, who followed every one of the devotional processes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a statement about Mahārāj Ambarīṣa, who followed every one of the devotional processes"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
04:1204:12, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,971 N There are also examples of devotees who discharged all the different items together Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are also examples of devotees who discharged all the different items together"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{com..."
04:0804:08, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,191 N Laksmi, the goddess of fortune, was successful by engaging herself in massaging the lotus feet of the Lord. King Prthu became successful by worshiping in the temple. Akrura became successful by offering prayers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lakṣmī, the goddess of fortune, was successful by engaging herself in massaging the lotus feet of the Lord. King Pṛthu be..."
04:0504:05, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,347 N Sukadeva Gosvami achieved the desired goal of life simply by reciting Srimad-Bhagavatam. Prahlada Maharaj became successful in his devotional service by always remembering the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukadeva Gosvāmī achieved the desired goal of life simply by reciting Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Prahlāda Mahārāj became succ..."
04:0204:02, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,360 N There are concrete examples of how a devotee discharged one of these services and achieved perfection. King Pariksit achieved the desired goal of life simply by hearing Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are concrete examples of how a devotee discharged one of these services and achieved perfection. King Parīkṣit achiev..."
03:5903:59, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,358 N One may execute one, two, three or all the different processes of devotional service, and at the ultimate end he will achieve the desired goal of being established in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may execute one, two, three or all the different processes of devotional service, and at the ultimate end he will achieve..."
03:5303:53, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,500 N For example, if one is attached simply to hearing about the Lord, and another is attached to chanting the glories of the name, both will achieve their desired goal in devotional service. In the Caitanya-caritamrta this has been explained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For example, if one is attached simply to hearing about the Lord, and another is attached to chanting the glories of the name,..."
03:4903:49, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,340 N Each and every one of these processes is so powerful that if anyone follows even one single one of them, he can achieve the desired perfection without fail Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Each and every one of these processes is so powerful that if anyone follows even one single one of them, he can achieve the de..."
03:4503:45, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,546 N There are nine different kinds of devotional service, which are listed as hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worshiping the Deity in the temple, praying, carrying out orders, serving Him as a friend and sacrificing everything for Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are nine different kinds of devotional service, which are listed as hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worshiping..."
03:1403:14, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,882 N Sri Rupa Gosvami affirms herein that purification of consciousness, purification of bodily activities, austerities, peace of mind, etc., all become automatically manifest in the person who is engaged in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī affirms herein that purification of consciousness, purification of bodily activities, austerities, peace..."
03:0903:09, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,687 N Parvata Muni said, "Any person who develops the devotional attitude has all the good qualities automatically manifested in his person. A devotee is never a cause of distress to anyone" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any person who develops the devotional attitude has all the good qualities automatically manifested in his person. A devotee i..."
03:0603:06, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,615 N Parvata Muni, a friend of Narada's, saw the wonderful transformation of the hunter by devotional service, and remarked, "My dear hunter, your unwillingness to kill even an ant is not very astonishing" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear hunter, your unwillingness to kill even an ant is not very astonishing"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete..."
03:0203:02, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,929 N In this connection, there is a story in the Skanda Purana about a hunter who was converted into a great devotee under the instruction of Narada Muni. When the hunter became a perfect devotee, he was not prepared even to kill an ant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection, there is a story in the Skanda Purāṇa about a hunter who was converted into a great devotee under the i..."
02:5502:55, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,390 N A vegetarian is not necessarily a devotee, nor is a nonviolent person. But a devotee is automatically both vegetarian and nonviolent. We must conclude, therefore, that vegetarianism or nonviolence is not the cause of devotion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A vegetarian is not necessarily a devotee, nor is a nonviolent person. But a devotee is automatically both vegetarian and nonv..."
02:5202:52, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,429 N Those who are intentionally practicing to be vegetarians or to become nonviolent may have good qualifications by a material estimation, but these qualifications are not sufficient to make them devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are intentionally practicing to be vegetarians or to become nonviolent may have good qualifications by a material es..."
02:4802:48, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,301 N There are many other instances showing that a devotee needn't practice anything but Krsna consciousness; all the good qualities of the demigods automatically develop within him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many other instances showing that a devotee needn't practice anything but Kṛṣṇa consciousness; all the good qu..."
02:4502:45, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,889 N He (a devotee) doesn't need to practice separately in this matter or to join any society for vegetarians. He is automatically a vegetarian Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He doesn't need to practice separately in this matter or to join any society for vegetarians. He is automatically a vegetarian..."
02:3902:39, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,092 N Such rules are automatically practiced by the devotees. A concrete example is the quality of nonviolence, which is considered a good qualification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such rules are automatically practiced by the devotees. A concrete example is the quality of nonviolence, which is considered..."
02:3502:35, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,040 N On account of his being highly elevated in Krsna consciousness, he has already acquired all the good qualities and is following the rules and regulations prescribed for the mystic yogic process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On account of his being highly elevated in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he has already acquired all the good qualities and is fo..."
02:2902:29, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,605 N If a person is carried away by such achievements, then his devotional service becomes slackened. One should, therefore, strictly adhere to the principles of disciplic succession Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a person is carried away by such achievements, then his devotional service becomes slackened. One should, therefore, strict..."
02:2302:23, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,504 N The spiritual master must never be carried away by an accumulation of wealth or a large number of followers. A bona fide spiritual master will never become like that Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master must never be carried away by an accumulation of wealth or a large number of followers. A bona fide spiri..."
02:2002:20, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,901 N The spiritual master as the visible manifestation of Krsna is necessary, therefore, to direct the devotee on behalf of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master as the visible manifestation of Kṛṣṇa is necessary, therefore, to direct the devotee on behalf of t..."
02:1502:15, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,794 N In the neophyte stage of devotion one must follow all the principles, regulated by the authority of the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the neophyte stage of devotion one must follow all the principles, regulated by the authority of the spiritual master"}} {{..."
02:1202:12, 6 May 2017 diff hist +6,049 N This does not mean, however, that we should give up the principles of discharging devotional service or neglect abiding by the rules and regulations prescribed therein Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This does not mean, however, that we should give up the principles of discharging devotional service or neglect abiding by the..."
02:0902:09, 6 May 2017 diff hist +6,383 N Similarly, the dictaphone or any other machine must be used. Our vision is that Krsna is everything. Krsna is the cause and effect, and nothing belongs to us. Krsna's things must be used in the service of Krsna. That is our vision Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, the dictaphone or any other machine must be used. Our vision is that Kṛṣṇa is everything. Kṛṣṇa is the..."
02:0502:05, 6 May 2017 diff hist +6,206 N With such sentiment for Krsna, or Krsna consciousness, we can accept everything. If the typewriter can be utilized for advancing our Krsna consciousness movement, we must accept it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With such sentiment for Kṛṣṇa, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness, we can accept everything. If the typewriter can be utilized..."
02:0202:02, 6 May 2017 diff hist +6,155 N This is the same principle on which, in the Bhagavad-gita, Krsna advised Arjuna to utilize his fighting abilities in devotional service. Similarly, we are utilizing these machines for Krsna's service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the same principle on which, in the Bhagavad-gītā, Kṛṣṇa advised Arjuna to utilize his fighting abilities in d..."
01:5901:59, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,940 N Actually we do not condemn. We simply ask people to do whatever they are doing in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually we do not condemn. We simply ask people to do whatever they are doing in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
01:5501:55, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,934 N Sometimes people ask us, "Why are you utilizing material products if you condemn the advancement of material civilization" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why are you utilizing material products if you condemn the advancement of material civilization"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Hanum..."
00:2800:28, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,273 N For instance, we are using many machines for the advancement of our present Krsna consciousness movement, machines like typewriters, dictaphones, tape recorders, microphones and airplanes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For instance, we are using many machines for the advancement of our present Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, machines like..."
00:2500:25, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,330 N One should not give up anything which can be utilized in the service of the Lord. That is a secret of devotional service. Anything that can be utilized in advancing Krsna consciousness and devotional service should be accepted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not give up anything which can be utilized in the service of the Lord. That is a secret of devotional service. Anyt..."
00:2200:22, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,508 N There are many instances of so-called sannyasis who gave up the world as untruth, but again came to the material world because they were not seeking their real repose at the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many instances of so-called sannyāsīs who gave up the world as untruth, but again came to the material world becau..."
00:1900:19, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,508 N However, because they (so-called renouncers) cannot reach the point of devotional service, they fail to achieve the goal and again come back to material activities, such as philanthropic work, political agitation, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, because they cannot reach the point of devotional service, they fail to achieve the goal and again come back to mater..."
00:1500:15, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,248 N In this way, artificially they (so-called renouncers) make a show of renunciation of the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way, artificially they make a show of renunciation of the material world"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{comple..."
00:1200:12, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,494 N There are many supposed renouncers even at the present moment who officially become sannyasis or renouncers and outwardly claim that spiritual existence is truth and material existence untruth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many supposed renouncers even at the present moment who officially become sannyāsīs or renouncers and outwardly cl..."
00:0800:08, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,489 N There are many instances where, following such artificial renunciation without any contact with devotional service, the impersonalist again fell down and became attracted to the material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many instances where, following such artificial renunciation without any contact with devotional service, the impers..."

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