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07:5207:52, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,723 N Sometimes an impersonalist may gradually elevate himself to the personal conception of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes an impersonalist may gradually elevate himself to the personal conception of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Hanum..."
07:4907:49, 7 May 2017 diff hist +6,006 N The Lord is so kind, however, that even though they are His enemies, they are still allowed to enter into the spiritual kingdom and remain in the impersonal brahma-jyoti, the undifferentiated light of the absolute Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is so kind, however, that even though they are His enemies, they are still allowed to enter into the spiritual kingdo..."
07:4507:45, 7 May 2017 diff hist +6,049 N They (the impersonalists) try always to place themselves on the same level with the Lord. That is due to their envious attitude. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has proclaimed the impersonalists to be offenders of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They try always to place themselves on the same level with the Lord. That is due to their envious attitude. Śrī Caitanya Mah..."
07:4207:42, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,953 N So it is to be understood that they are of similar classification. And actually the impersonalists are enemies of God because they cannot tolerate the unparallelled opulence of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So it is to be understood that they are of similar classification. And actually the impersonalists are enemies of God because..."
07:3807:38, 7 May 2017 diff hist +6,041 N The impersonalist philosophers are in one sense like the enemies of the Lord because the out-and-out enemies of the Lord and the impersonalists are both allowed to enter only into the impersonal effulgence of the brahma-jyoti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalist philosophers are in one sense like the enemies of the Lord because the out-and-out enemies of the Lord and t..."
07:3507:35, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,979 N Generally, those who are impersonalists and inimical to the Supreme Personality of Godhead get entrance only into the impersonal Brahman, when and if they reach spiritual perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, those who are impersonalists and inimical to the Supreme Personality of Godhead get entrance only into the imperson..."
07:3107:31, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,636 N To enter the kingdom and to enter the king's palace are not the same thing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To enter the kingdom and to enter the king's palace are not the same thing"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|ALL..."
07:2907:29, 7 May 2017 diff hist +6,019 N Impersonalists and the enemies of the Lord are, because of attraction to God, allowed to enter into His kingdom, but they are not allowed to enter into the Vaikuntha planets or the Goloka Vrndavana planet of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Impersonalists and the enemies of the Lord are, because of attraction to God, allowed to enter into His kingdom, but they are..."
07:2307:23, 7 May 2017 diff hist +6,089 N The absolute truth and His bodily effulgence are in the same way simultaneously one and different. Kamsa and Sisupala attained to the absolute truth, but they were not allowed to enter into the Goloka Vrndavana abode Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The absolute truth and His bodily effulgence are in the same way simultaneously one and different. Kaṁsa and Śiśupāla att..."
06:2506:25, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,819 N Although the sunshine and the sun globe are actually one and the same, still there is a distinction, for one is the energy and one is the energetic source Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the sunshine and the sun globe are actually one and the same, still there is a distinction, for one is the energy and..."
06:2206:22, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,782 N One who has gone through the sunshine in jet planes or in space ships has not necessarily gone to the sun globe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has gone through the sunshine in jet planes or in space ships has not necessarily gone to the sun globe"}} {{notes|}}..."
06:1906:19, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,824 N An analogy can be given with the sun globe and the sunshine: to remain in the sunshine does not mean one has gone to the sun globe. The temperature of the sun globe is different from the temperature of the sunshine Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An analogy can be given with the sun globe and the sunshine: to remain in the sunshine does not mean one has gone to the sun g..."
06:1606:16, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,838 N Although Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan are the same and one absolute truth, still devotees like Kamsa or Sisupala could attain only to the Brahman effulgence. They could not have realization of Paramatma or Bhagavan. That is the distinction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Brahman, Paramātmā and Bhagavān are the same and one absolute truth, still devotees like Kaṁsa or Śiśupāla co..."
06:1206:12, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,991 N In the First Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam it is said that the absolute truth is one, and He is manifested as impersonal Brahman, Paramatma (supersoul), and Bhagavan (the Supreme Personality of Godhead). Here is a spiritual distinction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the First Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it is said that the absolute truth is one, and He is manifested as impersonal Brahm..."
06:0606:06, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,380 N There may be some difficulty in understanding that both the gopis and Kamsa achieved the same goal, so this point should be clearly understood, because the attitudes of Kamsa and Sisupala were different from that of the gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There may be some difficulty in understanding that both the gopīs and Kaṁsa achieved the same goal, so this point should be..."
06:0206:02, 7 May 2017 diff hist +4,993 N And only when affection comes to the platform of spontaneous love is it counted in the category of pure devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And only when affection comes to the platform of spontaneous love is it counted in the category of pure devotional service"}}..."
06:0006:00, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,131 N Again, he (Rupa Gosvami) analyzes the affection of the Yadus: If it is on the platform of friendship, then it is spontaneous love, but if it is on the platform of regulative principles, then it is not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Again, he analyzes the affection of the Yadus: If it is on the platform of friendship, then it is spontaneous love, but if it..."
05:5505:55, 7 May 2017 diff hist +4,921 N According to Srila Rupa Gosvami, such attractions are not considered to be in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, such attractions are not considered to be in devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
05:4905:49, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,026 N The attraction of the gopis for Krsna and the affection of the members of the Yadu dynasty are both accepted as spontaneous, or raganuga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The attraction of the gopīs for Kṛṣṇa and the affection of the members of the Yadu dynasty are both accepted as spontan..."
05:4605:46, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,253 N All of these different kinds of devotees have a spontaneous attraction for Krsna, in different categories, and they achieve the same desired goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of these different kinds of devotees have a spontaneous attraction for Kṛṣṇa, in different categories, and they achi..."
05:4305:43, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,154 N And the descendants of King Yadu, due to their family relationship with Krsna, are always thinking of Him as one of their members Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And the descendants of King Yadu, due to their family relationship with Kṛṣṇa, are always thinking of Him as one of thei..."
05:3905:39, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,451 N King Kamsa was attracted to Krsna because of fearfulness. Kamsa was always fearful of Krsna because it had been foretold that his sister's son, Krsna, would kill him. Sisupala was also always envious of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Kaṁsa was attracted to Kṛṣṇa because of fearfulness. Kaṁsa was always fearful of Kṛṣṇa because it had bee..."
05:3505:35, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,348 N The gopis may be considered to be examples of spontaneous love in sensual attraction. The gopis are young girls, and Krsna is a young boy. Superficially it seems that the gopis are attracted to Krsna on grounds of sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs may be considered to be examples of spontaneous love in sensual attraction. The gopīs are young girls, and Kṛṣ..."
05:3205:32, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,365 N Narada says, "Ultimately these attractions become freed from all material contamination, and gradually the worshiper develops spiritual love and achieves that ultimate goal of life which is desired by the pure devotee" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ultimately these attractions become freed from all material contamination, and gradually the worshiper develops spiritual love..."
05:2805:28, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,491 N Narada says, "My dear King, there are many devotees who first become attracted to the Personality of Godhead for purposes of sense gratification, from being envious of Him, out of fear of Him, or from desiring to associate affectionately with Him" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King, there are many devotees who first become attracted to the Personality of Godhead for purposes of sense gratifica..."
05:2405:24, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,167 N Devotional service under the heading of raganuga can be further divided into two categories: one category is called sensuous attraction, and the other is called relationship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service under the heading of rāgānugā can be further divided into two categories: one category is called sensuou..."
05:2105:21, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,402 N Rupa Gosvami has defined raganuga-bhakti as spontaneous attraction for something while completely absorbed in thoughts of it, with an intense desire of love. Devotional service executed with such feelings of spontaneous love is called raganuga-bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī has defined rāgānugā-bhakti as spontaneous attraction for something while completely absorbed in thou..."
05:1505:15, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,058 N For example, the cowherd boys who are playing with Krsna do not have to learn by austerities or penances or yogic practice how to play with Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For example, the cowherd boys who are playing with Kṛṣṇa do not have to learn by austerities or penances or yogic practi..."
05:1205:12, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,167 N These beings don't have to learn anything about devotional service; they are already perfect in all regulative principles and have achieved the spontaneous loving service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These beings don't have to learn anything about devotional service; they are already perfect in all regulative principles and..."
05:0905:09, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,220 N The examples of spontaneous devotional service can be easily seen in Krsna's direct associates in Vrndavana. The spontaneous dealings of the residents of Vrndavana in relationship with Krsna are called raganuga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The examples of spontaneous devotional service can be easily seen in Kṛṣṇa's direct associates in Vṛndāvana. The spon..."
05:0005:00, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,100 N One who has already developed spontaneous attachment for Krsna does not require to execute the duties prescribed in the scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has already developed spontaneous attachment for Kṛṣṇa does not require to execute the duties prescribed in the..."
04:5704:57, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,305 N All of these things are recommended for persons who have not developed Krsna consciousness; in fact, all such activities are recommended in the revealed scriptures only to bring one to the point of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of these things are recommended for persons who have not developed Kṛṣṇa consciousness; in fact, all such activities..."
04:5404:54, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,247 N In other words, the prescribed forms of varna and asrama are ritualistic ceremonies of religion intended for economic development, sense gratification or for salvation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, the prescribed forms of varṇa and āśrama are ritualistic ceremonies of religion intended for economic deve..."
04:5204:52, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,246 N One should execute the prescribed duties of varna and asrama as long as he has not developed spontaneous attachment for hearing about My pastimes and activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should execute the prescribed duties of varṇa and āśrama as long as he has not developed spontaneous attachment for he..."
04:4904:49, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,501 N There is a higher principle. In the Bhagavad-gita also the Lord says that one has to give up all other principles of elevation and take simply to the method of Krsna consciousness. That will help him in achieving the highest perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a higher principle. In the Bhagavad-gītā also the Lord says that one has to give up all other principles of elevati..."
04:4504:45, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,338 N He (Caitanya) rejected the idea of the importance of varnasrama-dharma when it was put forward by Ramananda Rai. He said that this advancement of varna and asrama is merely external Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He rejected the idea of the importance of varṇāśrama-dharma when it was put forward by Rāmānanda Rai. He said that this..."
04:4204:42, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,260 N Lord Caitanya also condemned this idea while He was talking with Ramananda Rai about the gradual development of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya also condemned this idea while He was talking with Rāmānanda Rai about the gradual development of devotional s..."
03:4203:42, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,411 N Some scholars argue that simply by following the principles of varna and asrama one can gradually rise up to the perfections reached by practicing devotional service, but this argument is not accepted by the great authorities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some scholars argue that simply by following the principles of varṇa and āśrama one can gradually rise up to the perfectio..."
03:3803:38, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,084 N And for a person who is already in contact with Krsna consciousness, the described results are not unusual Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And for a person who is already in contact with Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the described results are not unusual"}} {{notes|}}..."
03:3403:34, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,273 N These descriptions, even if considered overestimations, must be taken as they are in order to divert our attention from the fleeting material beauty to the eternal beauty of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These descriptions, even if considered overestimations, must be taken as they are in order to divert our attention from the fl..."
03:2903:29, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,319 N So these statements are not overestimations, nor are they stories. They are actual facts, but are true for certain devotees and do not necessarily apply to all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So these statements are not overestimations, nor are they stories. They are actual facts, but are true for certain devotees an..."
03:2403:24, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,253 N Bilvamangala Thakur simply heard about Krsna and then immediately gave up his beautiful girl friend and started out for Mathura and Vrndavana, where he became a perfect Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bilvamaṅgala Thākur simply heard about Kṛṣṇa and then immediately gave up his beautiful girl friend and started out f..."
03:2003:20, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,491 N Some devotees, as is evidenced from revealed scriptures, have had immediate results by such association, although this is not possible for all. For example, the Kumaras immediately became devotees simply by smelling the incense in the temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some devotees, as is evidenced from revealed scriptures, have had immediate results by such association, although this is not..."
03:1603:16, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,203 N In these statements about devotional service, sometimes it may appear that the results have been overestimated; but actually there is no overestimation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In these statements about devotional service, sometimes it may appear that the results have been overestimated; but actually t..."
03:1303:13, 7 May 2017 diff hist +4,963 N Otherwise, there is no possibility of invoking our transcendental sentiments in these places. Such transcendental feelings are aroused immediately and without fail after one arrives in Mathura or Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Otherwise, there is no possibility of invoking our transcendental sentiments in these places. Such transcendental feelings are..."
03:0903:09, 7 May 2017 diff hist +4,973 N These statements by Rupa Gosvami are factually realized descriptions of Mathura and Vrndavana. All these qualities prove that Mathura and Vrndavana are situated transcendentally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These statements by Rūpa Gosvāmī are factually realized descriptions of Mathurā and Vṛndāvana. All these qualities prov..."
03:0603:06, 7 May 2017 diff hist +5,102 N The places in the eighty-four-square-mile district of Mathura are so beautifully situated on the banks of the River Yamuna that anyone who goes there will never want to return to this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The places in the eighty-four-square-mile district of Mathurā are so beautifully situated on the banks of the River Yamunā t..."
03:0303:03, 7 May 2017 diff hist +4,725 N This feeling about Mathura-mandala and Vrndavana by Rupa Gosvami can actually be felt even by nondevotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This feeling about Mathurā-maṇḍala and Vṛndāvana by Rūpa Gosvāmī can actually be felt even by nondevotees"}} {{note..."
03:0003:00, 7 May 2017 diff hist +4,984 N I remember the Lord standing by the banks of the Yamuna River, so beautiful amidst the kadamba trees, where many birds are chirping in the gardens. And these impressions are always giving me transcendental realization of beauty and bliss Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I remember the Lord standing by the banks of the Yamunā River, so beautiful amidst the kadamba trees, where many birds are ch..."
02:5602:56, 7 May 2017 diff hist +4,788 N Now this same sound vibration has entered my ears, and I am always feeling the presence of the Supreme Personality. Gradually I am becoming bereft of all attachment for material enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now this same sound vibration has entered my ears, and I am always feeling the presence of the Supreme Personality. Gradually..."

7 May 2017

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