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16:4916:49, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,602 N It was admitted by Sukadeva Gosvami that although he was liberated from within the very womb of his mother, it was only after relishing Srimad-Bhagavatam that he became a great devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was admitted by Śukadeva Gosvāmī that although he was liberated from within the very womb of his mother, it was only aft..."
16:4616:46, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,644 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommended that in order to relish the real taste of Srimad-Bhagavatam, one should take instruction from the person bhagavatam. Srimad-Bhagavatam is relishable even by a liberated person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu recommended that in order to relish the real taste of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, one should take instruc..."
16:4316:43, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,480 N So the devotee is sometimes called bhagavatam, and the book which is in relationship with devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is also called Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So the devotee is sometimes called bhāgavatam, and the book which is in relationship with devotional service to the Supreme P..."
16:3816:38, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,368 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommended that one learn Srimad-Bhagavatam from the mouth of the self realized person called bhagavatam. Bhagavata means "in relationship with the Personality of Godhead" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu recommended that one learn Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from the mouth of the self realized person called b..."
16:3516:35, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,746 N Such knowledge must come down through the disciplic succession, through authorized persons who know the real purpose of the sastra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such knowledge must come down through the disciplic succession, through authorized persons who know the real purpose of the ś..."
16:3216:32, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,677 N It is stated in the Bhagavad-gita that the disciplic succession, or parampara, is the way of receiving transcendental knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated in the Bhagavad-gītā that the disciplic succession, or paramparā, is the way of receiving transcendental knowl..."
16:3016:30, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,668 N Srimad-Bhagavatam, when received in the parampara system, or disciplic succession, will likewise remain unbroken Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, when received in the paramparā system, or disciplic succession, will likewise remain unbroken"}} {{note..."
16:2816:28, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,864 N When a ripened fruit comes from the upper part of the tree onto the ground by the process of being handed down from a higher branch to a lower branch by persons in the tree, the fruit does not break Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a ripened fruit comes from the upper part of the tree onto the ground by the process of being handed down from a higher b..."
16:2516:25, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,637 N Srimad-Bhagavatam should be received in disciplic succession without any breakage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam should be received in disciplic succession without any breakage"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{co..."
16:2316:23, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,250 N As ripened fruit becomes more relishable when first touched by the beak of a parrot, or suka, so Srimad-Bhagavatam has become more relishable by being delivered through the transcendental mouth of Sukadeva Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And, as ripened fruit becomes more relishable when first touched by the beak of a parrot, or śuka, so Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam ha..."
16:1916:19, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,093 N When the mango fruit becomes ripened it is the greatest gift of that tree, and Srimad-Bhagavatam is similarly held to be the ripened fruit of the Vedic tree Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the mango fruit becomes ripened it is the greatest gift of that tree, and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is similarly held to be th..."
16:1716:17, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,185 N A tree is honored by the production of its fruit. For example, a mango tree is considered very valuable because it produces the king of all fruits, the mango Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A tree is honored by the production of its fruit. For example, a mango tree is considered very valuable because it produces th..."
16:1416:14, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,120 N So, as far as spiritual knowledge is concerned, that is also perfectly described there, and Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered to be the ripened fruit of this desire-fulfilling tree of the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So, as far as spiritual knowledge is concerned, that is also perfectly described there, and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is considered..."
16:1116:11, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,277 N There are different branches of knowledge in the Vedic writings, including sociology, politics, medicine and military art. All these and other branches of knowledge are perfectly described in the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different branches of knowledge in the Vedic writings, including sociology, politics, medicine and military art. All..."
16:0516:05, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,519 N In other words, anyone who is engaged in devotional service is not in the material condition of life, although he may appear so Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, anyone who is engaged in devotional service is not in the material condition of life, although he may appear s..."
16:0316:03, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,750 N From the statement of the Adi Purana it appears that a devotee is satisfied simply with being engaged in devotional service. He does not aspire for any liberation from material conditional life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the statement of the Ādi Purāṇa it appears that a devotee is satisfied simply with being engaged in devotional servic..."
16:0016:00, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,232 N The normal condition of every living entity is to be engaged in the devotional service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The normal condition of every living entity is to be engaged in the devotional service of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ha..."
15:5815:58, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,690 N The impersonalists desire to merge into the spiritual existence, to end their individual existence, but according to Srimad-Bhagavatam, mukti is only the beginning of one's becoming situated in his normal condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalists desire to merge into the spiritual existence, to end their individual existence, but according to Śrīmad-..."
15:5515:55, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,328 N Mukti means liberation from material contamination; when liberated, one does not have to take birth again in the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mukti means liberation from material contamination; when liberated, one does not have to take birth again in the material worl..."
15:4915:49, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,676 N A person who is constantly engaged in chanting the holy name and who feels transcendental pleasure, being engaged in devotional service, is certainly awarded the facilities of devotional service, and is never given just mukti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is constantly engaged in chanting the holy name and who feels transcendental pleasure, being engaged in devotiona..."
15:4515:45, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,508 N This statement of the Bhavisya Purana gives evidence that by observing different functions in relationship with the Lord one is sure to become pleasing to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This statement of the Bhaviṣya Purāṇa gives evidence that by observing different functions in relationship with the Lord..."
15:4115:41, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,107 N O killer of Kesi, we are souls one hundred percent surrendered unto Your lotus feet, and we wish only to please You with our ceremonies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O killer of Keśī, we are souls one hundred percent surrendered unto Your lotus feet, and we wish only to please You with our..."
15:3815:38, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,323 N It is said, "My Lord Janardana (Krsna), please let us know the date when Your mother Devaki devi gave birth to You. If You kindly inform us about this, then we shall observe a great celebration on this date" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My Lord Janārdana (Kṛṣṇa), please let us know the date when Your mother Devakī devī gave birth to You. If You kindly..."
15:3515:35, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,176 N In the Bhavisya Purana there is a statement about observing different ceremonies celebrating the Lord's appearance (birthday) and other transcendental activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhaviṣya Purāṇa there is a statement about observing different ceremonies celebrating the Lord's appearance (birth..."
15:3015:30, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,523 N The purport is that the Lord does not award devotional service to ordinary persons who are not serious about it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purport is that the Lord does not award devotional service to ordinary persons who are not serious about it"}} {{notes|}}..."
15:2715:27, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,208 N The Lord may offer liberation or material happiness to a devotee, but after some devotional service has been executed, particularly in Mathura during the month of Karttika, the devotees want only to attain pure devotional service unto the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord may offer liberation or material happiness to a devotee, but after some devotional service has been executed, particu..."
15:2415:24, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,996 N This system is still followed by many devotees. They go to Mathura or Vrndavana and stay there during the month of Karttika specifically to perform devotional services during this period Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This system is still followed by many devotees. They go to Mathurā or Vṛndāvana and stay there during the month of Kārtti..."
15:2115:21, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,716 N The execution of devotional service during Urja-vrata in the month of Karttika is especially recommended to be performed at Mathura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The execution of devotional service during Ūrja-vrata in the month of Kārttika is especially recommended to be performed at..."
15:1815:18, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,000 N Damodara refers to Krsna's being bound with rope by His mother, Yasoda. It is said that just as Lord Damodara is very dear to His devotees so the month known as Damodara or Karttika is also very dear to them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dāmodara refers to Kṛṣṇa's being bound with rope by His mother, Yaśodā. It is said that just as Lord Dāmodara is ver..."
14:2514:25, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,845 N Urja-vrata is observed in the month of Karttika (October-November); especially in Vrndavana, there is a specific program for temple worship of the Lord in His Damodara form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ūrja-vrata is observed in the month of Kārttika (October-November); especially in Vṛndāvana, there is a specific program..."
14:2114:21, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,011 N Everyone should observe the different ceremonies and celebrations of the Lord by all means. One of the most important of these ceremonial functions is called Urja-vrata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone should observe the different ceremonies and celebrations of the Lord by all means. One of the most important of these..."
14:1714:17, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,711 N In the Padma Purana there is a statement that one should perform the ceremonies for the Lord according to one's financial position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Padma Purāṇa there is a statement that one should perform the ceremonies for the Lord according to one's financial p..."
14:1214:12, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,672 N In the system of Vaisnava activities, the first duty is to accept a devotee as spiritual master and then to render service unto him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the system of Vaiṣṇava activities, the first duty is to accept a devotee as spiritual master and then to render service..."
14:0914:09, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,634 N No one can approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead directly. One must approach Him through His pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead directly. One must approach Him through His pure devotees"}} {{notes|}}..."
14:0714:07, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,590 N Krsna addressed to Arjuna, "My dear Partha, one who claims to be My devotee is not so. Only a person who claims to be the devotee of My devotee is actually My devotee" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Pārtha, one who claims to be My devotee is not so. Only a person who claims to be the devotee of My devotee is actual..."
11:0511:05, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,203 N Even by remembering the activities of such Vaisnavas, one becomes purified, along with his whole family. And what, then, can be said of rendering direct service to him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even by remembering the activities of such Vaiṣṇavas, one becomes purified, along with his whole family. And what, then, c..."
11:0211:02, 6 May 2017 diff hist +5,150 N There is no doubt about one's becoming freed from all reactions to sinful activities after visiting a devotee or touching his lotus feet or giving him a sitting place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no doubt about one's becoming freed from all reactions to sinful activities after visiting a devotee or touching his..."
10:5910:59, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,731 N Persons whose bodies are marked with tilaka, symbolizing the conchshell, wheel, club and lotus - who keep the leaves of tulasi on their heads, whose bodies are always decorated with gopi-candana, can help the seer be relieved from all sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons whose bodies are marked with tilaka, symbolizing the conchshell, wheel, club and lotus—and who keep the leaves of tu..."
10:5210:52, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,891 N The service of devotees diminishes all miserable material conditions and develops within one a deep devotional love for the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The service of devotees diminishes all miserable material conditions and develops within one a deep devotional love for the Su..."
08:3208:32, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,853 N Let me become a sincere servant of the devotees because by serving them one can achieve unalloyed devotional service unto the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Let me become a sincere servant of the devotees because by serving them one can achieve unalloyed devotional service unto the..."
08:2608:26, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,694 N In the Padma Purana, there is a nice statement praising the service of the Vaisnavas or devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Padma Purāṇa, there is a nice statement praising the service of the Vaiṣṇavas or devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
08:2408:24, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,897 N In many sastras (scriptures) it is said that simply by hearing, remembering, glorifying, desiring, seeing, or touching the land of Mathura, one can achieve all desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In many śāstras (scriptures) it is said that simply by hearing, remembering, glorifying, desiring, seeing, or touching the l..."
08:2108:21, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,884 N In the Brahmanda Purana it is said that all the results of traveling on all the pilgrimages within the three worlds can be achieved simply by touching the holy land of Mathura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa it is said that all the results of traveling on all the pilgrimages within the three worlds ca..."
08:1408:14, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,712 N Any person who becomes attracted to places other than Mathura will certainly be captivated by the illusory energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any person who becomes attracted to places other than Mathurā will certainly be captivated by the illusory energy"}} {{notes|..."
08:0908:09, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,190 N In the Varaha Purana there is a statement praising the residential quarters of Mathura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Varāha Purāṇa there is a statement praising the residential quarters of Mathurā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC..."
08:0708:07, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,364 N In other words, a person who has relished the transcendental bliss of Srimad-Bhagavatam cannot be satisfied with mundane writings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, a person who has relished the transcendental bliss of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam cannot be satisfied with mundane wr..."
08:0408:04, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,582 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is the essence of all Vedanta philosophy. Any person who has become attached in some way or other to the reading of Srimad-Bhagavatam cannot have any taste for reading any other literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the essence of all Vedānta philosophy. Any person who has become attached in some way or other to the..."
08:0008:00, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,396 N It is also said to Narada Muni, "My dear Narada, a person who writes Vaisnava literature and keeps such literature at home has Lord Narayana always residing in his house" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Nārada, a person who writes Vaiṣṇava literature and keeps such literature at home has Lord Nārāyaṇa always re..."
07:5607:56, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,573 N A person who very carefully keeps such literature (enunciating the cultivation of Vaisnava devotional service) at home and offers respectful obeisances to it becomes freed from all sinful reactions and ultimately becomes worshipable by the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who very carefully keeps such literature at home and offers respectful obeisances to it becomes freed from all sinful..."
07:5007:50, 6 May 2017 diff hist +4,589 N Srila Madhvacarya has also defined revealed scriptures as referring to books such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas, Upanisads, Vedanta - and any other literature which is written in pursuance of such revealed scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Madhvācārya has also defined revealed scriptures as referring to books such as the Rāmāyaṇa, Mahābhārata, Pur..."

6 May 2017

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