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14 May 2017

• 05:0605:06, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,490 N Out of many such Vaisnavas, one may be found to be very seriously engaged in the service of the Lord and strictly following all the regulative principles, chanting the prescribed number of rounds on japa beads Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of many such Vaiṣṇavas, one may be found to be very seriously engaged in the service of the Lord and strictly followin..."
• 05:0005:00, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,418 N When we see that someone is actually interested in Krsna consciousness and wants to be initiated, we accept him as a disciple for the chanting of the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we see that someone is actually interested in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and wants to be initiated, we accept him as a dis..."
• 04:5504:55, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,267 N In this Krsna consciousness movement a chance is given to everyone without discrimination of caste, creed or color Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement a chance is given to everyone without discrimination of caste, creed or color"}} {{..."
• 04:5104:51, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,117 N Those neophyte devotees who are actually initiated by the bona fide spiritual master and are seriously engaged in carrying out the orders of the spiritual master should be offered respectful obeisances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those neophyte devotees who are actually initiated by the bona fide spiritual master and are seriously engaged in carrying out..."
• 04:4604:46, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,278 N Although such persons may chant the holy name of the Lord, they are not yet properly purified. Such people should be respected within one's mind, but their association should be avoided Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although such persons may chant the holy name of the Lord, they are not yet properly purified. Such people should be respected..."
• 04:4204:42, 14 May 2017 diff hist +4,532 N The prakrta-sahajiyas generally chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, yet they are attached to women, money and intoxication Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The prākṛta-sahajiyās generally chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, yet they are attached to women, money and intoxic..."
• 04:2204:22, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,185 N This (SB 11.2.46) is the way to cultivate devotional service properly; therefore in this verse Srila Rupa Gosvami has advised us how to treat various devotees. We can see from practical experience that there are different types of Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the way to cultivate devotional service properly; therefore in this verse Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī has advised us how t..."
• 04:1804:18, 14 May 2017 diff hist +4,912 N The madhyama-adhikari is a devotee who worships the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the highest object of love, makes friends with the Lord's devotees, is merciful to the ignorant and avoids those who are envious by nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The madhyama-adhikārī is a devotee who worships the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the highest object of love, makes frie..."
• 04:1404:14, 14 May 2017 diff hist +4,996 N One therefore has to raise himself from the position of kanistha-adhikari to the platform of madhyama-adhikari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One therefore has to raise himself from the position of kaniṣṭha-adhikārī to the platform of madhyama-adhikārī"}} {{no..."
• 04:1204:12, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,306 N A person who is very faithfully engaged in the worship of the Deity in the temple, but who does not know how to behave toward devotees or people in general is called a prakrta-bhakta, or kanistha-adhikari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is very faithfully engaged in the worship of the Deity in the temple, but who does not know how to behave toward..."
• 04:0604:06, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,456 N According to Srila Rupa Gosvami, the association and service of such a maha-bhagavata, or perfect Vaisnava, are most desirable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, the association and service of such a mahā-bhāgavata, or perfect Vaiṣṇava, are mos..."
• 04:0104:01, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,665 N The madhyama-adhikari should be considered to be situated midway in devotional service. The uttama-adhikari, or highest devotee, is one who is very advanced in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The madhyama-adhikārī should be considered to be situated midway in devotional service. The uttama-adhikārī, or highest de..."
• 03:5103:51, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,483 N In this verse he (Rupa Gosvami) tells us how to deal with three types of devotees - the kanistha-adhikari, madhyama-adhikari and uttama-adhikari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse he tells us how to deal with three types of devotees—the kaniṣṭha-adhikārī, madhyama-adhikārī and utta..."
• 03:4703:47, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,540 N Srila Rupa Gosvami advises that we should meet with the Vaisnavas in an appropriate way, according to their particular status Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī therefore advises that we should meet with the Vaiṣṇavas in an appropriate way, according to their..."
• 03:4403:44, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,621 N In order to intelligently apply the sixfold loving reciprocations mentioned in the previous verse, one must select proper persons with careful discrimination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to intelligently apply the sixfold loving reciprocations mentioned in the previous verse, one must select proper pers..."
• 03:4003:40, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,657 N One should associate with and faithfully serve that pure devotee who is advanced in undeviated devotional service and whose heart is completely devoid of the propensity to criticize others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should associate with and faithfully serve that pure devotee who is advanced in undeviated devotional service and whose he..."
• 03:3603:36, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,462 N One should offer humble obeisances to the devotee who has undergone spiritual initiation (diksa) and is engaged in worshiping the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should offer humble obeisances to the devotee who has undergone spiritual initiation (dīkṣā) and is engaged in worship..."
• 03:3303:33, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,325 N One should mentally honor the devotee who chants the holy name of Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should mentally honor the devotee who chants the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{comp..."
• 03:0603:06, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,014 N In the next verse, Srila Rupa Gosvami informs us what kind of Vaisnava should be selected as a friend and how Vaisnavas should be served Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the next verse, Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī informs us what kind of Vaiṣṇava should be selected as a friend and how Vaiṣ..."
• 03:0103:01, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,166 N When he (Rupa Gosvami) decided to retire, he distributed fifty percent of his life's earnings to Krsna's service and twenty-five percent to his relatives and kept twenty-five percent for personal emergencies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When he decided to retire, he distributed fifty percent of his life's earnings to Kṛṣṇa's service and twenty-five percen..."
• 02:5402:54, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,039 N There is brief mention of the process of making loving transactions with the Supreme Personality of Godhead and making friends with the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is brief mention of the process of making loving transactions with the Supreme Personality of Godhead and making friends..."
• 02:5002:50, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,497 N The devotee who is neither a neophyte nor a maha-bhagavata but is within the middle status of devotional service is expected to love the S P of Godhead, make friends with the devotees, show favor to the ignorant and reject the jealous and demoniac Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee who is neither a neophyte nor a mahā-bhāgavata (a greatly advanced devotee) but is within the middle status of d..."
• 02:4602:46, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,934 N In this way we shall be able to develop our devotional service and dormant Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way we shall be able to develop our devotional service and dormant Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
• 02:4202:42, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,468 N The conclusion is that we should always keep company with devotees, observe the regulative devotional principles, follow in the footsteps of the acaryas and in full obedience carry out the orders of the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that we should always keep company with devotees, observe the regulative devotional principles, follow in th..."
• 02:3802:38, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,117 N Indeed, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has forbidden devotees to associate even with ordinary men who are too addicted to material sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indeed, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has forbidden devotees to associate even with ordinary men who are too addicted to material..."
• 02:3302:33, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,951 N By eating food prepared by worldly people, one s mind becomes wicked Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By eating food prepared by worldly people, one s mind becomes wicked"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..."
• 02:2702:27, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,254 N It is best to avoid association with them (Mayavadis and atheists) completely and never ask them about anything confidential because they cannot give good advice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is best to avoid association with them completely and never ask them about anything confidential because they cannot give g..."
• 02:1702:17, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,288 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura warns all devotees engaged in broadcasting the Krsna consciousness movement not to speak to the impersonalist Mayavadis who are always determined to oppose such theistic movements Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura warns all devotees engaged in broadcasting the Kṛṣṇa consciousness moveme..."
• 02:1402:14, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,945 N As soon as people do so (follow the Krsna conscious system of religion), their minds will immediately be filled with peace and tranquillity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as people do so, their minds will immediately be filled with peace and tranquillity"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC..."
• 02:1002:10, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,377 N If the members of human society actually want peace of mind, tranquillity and friendly relations between men and nations, they must follow the Krsna conscious system of religion, by which they can develop their dormant love for Krsna, the S P of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the members of human society actually want peace of mind, tranquillity and friendly relations between men and nations, they..."
• 02:0302:03, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,711 N When a religious system develops and turns into love of God, it is successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a religious system develops and turns into love of God, it is successful"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|..."
• 01:5801:58, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,912 N Religion is the special function of human society, and it constitutes the distinction between human society and animal society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Religion is the special function of human society, and it constitutes the distinction between human society and animal society..."
• 01:5301:53, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,177 N If one really wants to attain the goal of human life, he should associate with devotees of the Krsna consciousness movement because it is the only movement that teaches one how to develop love of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one really wants to attain the goal of human life, he should associate with devotees of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movem..."
• 01:4901:49, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,037 N People should give up the company of so-called yogis, jnanis, karmis and philanthropists because their association can benefit no one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People should give up the company of so-called yogīs, jñānīs, karmīs and philanthropists because their association can be..."
• 01:4501:45, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,020 N Many interested people come to honor prasada, and whenever possible they invite members of the Society to their homes and feed them sumptuously with prasada. In this way both the members of the Society and the general public are benefited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Many interested people come to honor prasāda, and whenever possible they invite members of the Society to their homes and fee..."
• 01:3901:39, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,583 N One should inquire about the Krsna consciousness movement and open his mind in order to understand the situation of this material world. Thus the guhyam akhyati prcchati principles can be served Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should inquire about the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement and open his mind in order to understand the situation of this..."
• 01:3301:33, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,341 N Contributing or distributing the holy name of the Lord is a sublime example of contributing or giving charity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Contributing or distributing the holy name of the Lord is a sublime example of contributing or giving charity"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
• 01:2701:27, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,742 N We are not powerful enough to enchant the lower animals such as tigers, snakes, cats and dogs or entice them to dance, but by chanting the holy names of the Lord we can actually convert many people throughout the world to Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are not powerful enough to enchant the lower animals such as tigers, snakes, cats and dogs or entice them to dance, but by..."
• 01:2001:20, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,393 N Of course, we cannot imitate the activities of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, but we should follow in His footsteps Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course, we cannot imitate the activities of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, but we should follow in His footsteps"}} {{notes|}}..."
• 01:1701:17, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,792 N This was actually proved by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself when He passed through the forest of Jharikhanda. At that time the tigers, snakes, deer and all other animals abandoned their natural animosity and began chanting and dancing in sankirtana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This was actually proved by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Himself when He passed through the forest of Jhārikhaṇḍa. At that..."
• 01:1301:13, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,536 N Haridasa Thakura said that the chanting of the holy names is so powerful that even if one chants in the remotest parts of the jungle, the trees and animals will advance in Krsna consciousness simply by hearing the vibration Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Haridāsa Ṭhākura said that the chanting of the holy names is so powerful that even if one chants in the remotest parts of..."
• 01:0701:07, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,508 N This was explained by Thakura Haridasa when Caitanya Mahaprabhu inquired from him how living entities lower than human beings can be delivered from material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This was explained by Ṭhākura Haridāsa when Caitanya Mahāprabhu inquired from him how living entities lower than human be..."
• 01:0301:03, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,528 N Even the souls embodied in lower animals, insects, trees and other species of life also become purified and prepared to become fully Krsna conscious simply by hearing the transcendental vibration Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the souls embodied in lower animals, insects, trees and other species of life also become purified and prepared to become..."
• 00:2500:25, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,477 N It (the sankirtana movement) increases the ocean of transcendental bliss, and it enables us to fully taste the nectar for which we are always anxious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It increases the ocean of transcendental bliss, and it enables us to fully taste the nectar for which we are always anxious"}}..."
• 00:2200:22, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,530 N This sankirtana movement is the prime benediction for humanity at large because it spreads the rays of the benediction moon. It is the life of all transcendental knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This saṅkīrtana movement is the prime benediction for humanity at large because it spreads the rays of the benediction moon..."
• 00:1900:19, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,565 N All glories to the Sri Krsna sankirtana, which cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years and extinguishes the fire of conditional life, of repeated birth and death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All glories to the Śrī Kṛṣṇa saṅkīrtana, which cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years and extingu..."
• 00:1500:15, 14 May 2017 diff hist +5,564 N Krsna consciousness is not artificially imposed upon the heart, it is already there. When one chants the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the heart is cleansed of all mundane contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not artificially imposed upon the heart, it is already there. When one chants the holy name of th..."
• 00:1100:11, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,388 N Since Krsna consciousness is inherent in every living entity, everyone should be given a chance to hear about Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Kṛṣṇa consciousness is inherent in every living entity, everyone should be given a chance to hear about Kṛṣṇ..."
• 00:0800:08, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,734 N Pure love for Krsna is eternally established in the hearts of living entities. It is not something to be gained from another source. When the heart is purified by hearing and chanting, the living entity naturally awakens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure love for Kṛṣṇa is eternally established in the hearts of living entities. It is not something to be gained from ano..."
• 00:0200:02, 14 May 2017 diff hist +6,459 N It is often said that a man is known by his company, and if an ordinary man associates with devotees, he will certainly develop his dormant Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is often said that a man is known by his company, and if an ordinary man associates with devotees, he will certainly develo..."