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02:4902:49, 19 May 2017 diff hist +1,744 N The forceful restraint of sense activities by the eight principles of yoga is recommended for inferior men. Being engaged in the superior activities of Krsna consciousness, superior men naturally retire from the inferior activities of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, the forceful restraint of sense activities by the eight principles of yoga is recommended for inferior men; superio..."
02:4502:45, 19 May 2017 diff hist +1,678 N The intelligent man who is situated in Krsna consciousness does not try to forcibly stop his senses from acting. Rather, he engages his senses in the service of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The intelligent man situated in Kṛṣṇa consciousness does not try to forcibly stop his senses from acting. Rather, he eng..."
02:4302:43, 19 May 2017 diff hist +1,393 N The eight principles of sankhya-yoga - observing the regulative principles are meant for those who are too much engrossed in the bodily conception of life - CC Preface Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"are meant for those who are too much engrossed in the bodily conception of life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|..."

17:1417:14, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,891 N The eight principles of sankhya-yoga - observing the regulative principles, following the rules, practicing the various sitting postures, performing the breathing exercises, withdrawing one's senses from the sense objects - CC Preface Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The eight principles of sāṅkhya-yoga—observing the regulative principles, following the rules, practicing the various sit..."
17:1117:11, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,892 N Without knowing the actual process by which the mind and senses can be controlled, less intelligent men either try to stop the mind and senses by force, or they give in to them and are carried away by the waves of sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without knowing the actual process by which the mind and senses can be controlled, less intelligent men may try to stop the mi..."
17:0617:06, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,870 N Krsna tells Arjuna of the knowledge of yoga whereby one can work without fruitive results. "O son of Prtha, when you act by such intelligence, you can free yourself from the bondage of works" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa tells Arjuna of the knowledge of yoga whereby one can work without fruitive results"|"O son of Pṛthā, when you..."
17:0417:04, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,384 N No one can bring the activities of the mind and senses to a stop, but one can purify these activities through a change in consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can bring the activities of the mind and senses to a stop, but one can purify these activities through a change in cons..."
16:3116:31, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,664 N Fixing one's mind on Krsna by seeing the beautiful transcendental form of the Lord nicely decorated, hearing His transcendental glories, tasting food offered to Him, associating with His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"seeing the beautiful transcendental form of the Lord nicely decorated, hearing His transcendental glories, tasting food offere..."
16:2716:27, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,595 N The Bhagavad-gita's process of purifying consciousness is the process of fixing one's mind on Krsna by talking of His transcendental activities, cleansing His temple, going to His temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Bhagavad-gītā’s process of purifying consciousness is the process of fixing one’s mind on Kṛṣṇa by talking of..."
16:2516:25, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,855 N If one's mind is fixed on Krsna (His name, quality, form, pastimes, entourage and paraphernalia), all one's activities - both subtle and gross - become favorable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one’s mind is fixed on Kṛṣṇa (His name, qualities, form, pastimes, entourage and paraphernalia), all one’s activi..."
16:2016:20, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,441 N The gross activities of the mind are expressed through the external senses, either for the acquiring of knowledge or the functioning of the senses in accordance to the will Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gross activities of the mind are expressed through the external senses, either for the acquisition of knowledge or for the..."
16:1816:18, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,574 N Yoga practice is essentially meant for controlling the senses. The central controlling factor of all the senses is the mind; therefore one first has to practice controlling the mind by engaging it in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yoga practice is essentially meant for controlling the senses. The central controlling factor of all the senses is the mind; t..."
16:1616:16, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,162 N Lord Caitanya taught that this (the stage of loving God) is the highest stage of perfection for human beings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya taught that this is the highest stage of perfection for human beings"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{comple..."
16:1316:13, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,403 N In the offensive stage (of chanting the holy name) one may desire all kinds of material happiness, but in the second stage one becomes clear of all material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the offensive stage of chanting one may desire all kinds of material happiness, but in the second stage one becomes clear o..."
16:1116:11, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,352 N As one practices this (chanting the holy name of the Lord) sound vibration, he passes through three stages of development: the offensive stage, the clearing stage and the transcendental stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As one practices chanting this sound vibration, one passes through three stages of development: the offensive stage, the clear..."
16:0816:08, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,404 N By chanting the holy name of the Lord one can directly associate with the Supreme Lord by sound vibration Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus by chanting the holy name of the Lord one can directly associate with the Supreme Lord by sound vibration"}} {{notes|}} {..."
16:0616:06, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,607 N Lord Caitanya taught that the holy name of the Lord is the sound incarnation of the Lord and that since the Lord is the absolute whole, there is no difference between His holy name and His transcendental form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He taught that the holy name of the Lord is the sound incarnation of the Lord and that since the Lord is the absolute whole, t..."
16:0316:03, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,481 N The impersonalist Mayavadi philosophers do not accept that the ultimate aspect of the Absolute Truth is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalist Māyāvādī philosophers do not accept that the ultimate aspect of the Absolute Truth is the Supreme Person..."
15:5915:59, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,571 N Lord Caitanya taught that the most practical way for the mass of people to practice sankhya-yoga meditation is simply to chant the holy name of the Lord - CC Preface Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya taught that the most practical way for the mass of people to practice sānkhya-yoga meditation is simply to chan..."
15:5415:54, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,896 N That this kind of meditation is perfect samadhi is confirmed at the end of Chapter 6 of the BG, where Krsna says that of all yogis, the greatest is the one who constantly thinks of the Lord within the core of his heart with love and devotion - CC Preface Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That this kind of meditation is perfect samādhi is confirmed at the end of the Sixth Chapter of the Bhagavad-gītā, where Lo..."
15:4915:49, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,743 N There is no question of meditating on something void or impersonal. One can meditate on the transcendental form of Lord Visnu even without practicing involved sitting postures. Such meditation is called perfect samadhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no question of meditating on something void or impersonal. When one can meditate on the transcendental form of Lord V..."
15:4715:47, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,964 N Lord Caitanya's teachings are identical to those given by Lord Kapila, the original propounder of sankhya-yoga, the sankhya system of philosophy. This authorized system of yoga recommends meditation on the transcendental form of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya’s teachings are identical to those given by Lord Kapila, the original propounder of sāṅkhya-yoga, the sā..."
15:4415:44, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,583 N Lord Caitanya also teaches that Srimad-Bhagavatam is the spotless narration of transcendental knowledge and that the highest goal in human life is to develop unalloyed love for Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead - CC Preface Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya also teaches that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the spotless narration of transcendental knowledge and that the highes..."
15:3915:39, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,713 N He (Lord Caitanya) also teaches that the place known as Vrndavana is as good as Lord Krsna because, Lord Krsna being the Absolute Truth, there is no difference between Him and His name, qualities, form, pastimes, entourage and paraphernalia - CC Preface Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also teaches that the place known as Vṛndāvana is as good as Lord Kṛṣṇa because, Lord Kṛṣṇa being the Absolu..."
15:3215:32, 18 May 2017 diff hist +1,720 N If one desires to understand the sun as it is, one must first face the sunshine, then the sun globe and, after entering into that globe, come face to face with the predominating deity of the sun Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one desires to understand the sun as it is, one must first face the sunshine and then the sun globe, and then, if one is ab..."
14:5714:57, 18 May 2017 diff hist +13,755 N At the conclusion of chapter 9 of the BG, Krsna directly orders, "Always think of Me, become My devotee, worship Me alone, & offer obeisances unto Me alone." By so doing, the Lord says, one is sure to go to Him in His transcendental abode - CC Preface Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the conclusion of the Ninth Chapter of the Bhagavad-gītā, Lord Kṛṣṇa directly orders"|"Always think of Me, become M..."
14:4214:42, 18 May 2017 diff hist +13,398 N The Lord (Krsna) demands that one surrender unto Him by following these six guidelines, but the unintelligent so-called scholars of the world misunderstand these demands and urge the general mass of people to reject them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord demands that one surrender unto Him by following these six guidelines, but the unintelligent so-called scholars of th..."
14:3614:36, 18 May 2017 diff hist +4,009 N In the surrendering process, one should (4) feel exclusively dependent on the mercy of the Lord, (5) have no interest separate from the interest of the Lord, and (6) always feel oneself meek and humble Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"feel exclusively dependent on the mercy of the Lord, (5) have no interest separate from the interest of the Lord, and (6) alwa..."
14:3314:33, 18 May 2017 diff hist +4,053 N In the surrendering process, one should (1) accept things favorable for discharging devotional service, (2) reject things unfavorable, (3) always believe firmly in the Lord's protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the surrendering process, one should (1) accept things favorable for discharging devotional service, (2) reject things unfa..."
14:3114:31, 18 May 2017 diff hist +4,041 N A pure devotee is a soul who is forever surrendered to the Lord (Krsna), just as a child is surrendered to his parents or an animal to its master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee is a soul who is forever surrendered to the Lord, just as a child is surrendered to his parents or an animal to..."
14:2614:26, 18 May 2017 diff hist +4,085 N Lord Krsna's ultimate instruction in the Bhagavad-gita is that everyone should surrender unto Him, Lord Krsna. Krsna promises to take immediate charge of such a surrendered soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa’s ultimate instruction in the Bhagavad-gītā is that everyone should surrender unto Him, Lord Kṛṣṇa...."
14:2414:24, 18 May 2017 diff hist +4,023 N There is no difference between the teachings of Lord Caitanya presented here and the teachings of Lord Krsna in the Bhagavad-gita. The teachings of Lord Caitanya are practical demonstrations of Lord Krsna’s teachings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no difference between the teachings of Lord Caitanya presented here and the teachings of Lord Kṛṣṇa in the Bhag..."

14:4814:48, 17 May 2017 diff hist +4,551 N Sri Rupa Gosvami advises, that devotees who have already tasted the nectar of devotion should be very careful to protect devotional service from such dry speculators, formal ritualistic elevationists and impersonal salvationists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī advises, therefore, that devotees who have already tasted the nectar of devotion should be very careful..."
14:4314:43, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,978 N Srila Rupa Gosvami mourns in this connection for persons who are in the fire of false renunciation, the dry speculative habit, and who neglect devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī mourns in this connection for persons who are in the fire of false renunciation, the dry speculative h..."
14:4114:41, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,988 N The fact is that in any of the above-mentioned twelve transcendental humors of devotional service, everything is transcendentally pleasing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fact is that in any of the above-mentioned twelve transcendental humors of devotional service, everything is transcendenta..."
14:3914:39, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,616 N All of these subjects in the Ramayana seem very pitiable, and they may appear to be very distressing to the reciter, but actually this is not so Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of these subjects in the Rāmāyaṇa seem very pitiable, and they may appear to be very distressing to the reciter, but a..."
14:3414:34, 17 May 2017 diff hist +4,061 N For example, the subject matter of the Ramayana is sometimes considered to be pitiable and distressing to the heart, but actually that is not the fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For example, the subject matter of the Rāmāyaṇa is sometimes considered to be pitiable and distressing to the heart, but a..."
14:3114:31, 17 May 2017 diff hist +4,360 N In the devotional service of neutrality there is sustenance; there is expansion in chivalrous devotional service; there is reflection in compassionate devotional service; in angry devotional service there is lamentation, and so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the devotional service of neutrality there is sustenance; there is expansion in chivalrous devotional service; there is ref..."
14:2714:27, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,800 N Devotional service can therefore be divided into twelve types, each of which has a different color. The colors are white, multicolored, orange, red, light green, grey, yellow, off-whitish, smoky, pink, black and cloudy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service can therefore be divided into twelve types, each of which has a different color. The colors are white, mult..."
14:2514:25, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,579 N Direct devotional services are as follows: neutrality, servitude, fraternity, paternity and conjugal love. Indirect devotional service is divided into laughter, compassion, anger, chivalry, dread, astonishment and ghastliness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Direct devotional services are as follows: neutrality, servitude, fraternity, paternity and conjugal love. Indirect devotional..."
14:2014:20, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,923 N The pleasure potency of Krsna is compared with the ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the pleasure potency of Kṛṣṇa is compared with the ocean"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|201..."
14:1914:19, 17 May 2017 diff hist +4,358 N In this connection Sri Rupa Gosvami gives an example of the clouds in the sky: the clouds in the sky arise from the ocean, and when the clouds become water again and fall to the ground, they glide back to the ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī gives an example of the clouds in the sky: the clouds in the sky arise from the ocean..."
14:1814:18, 17 May 2017 diff hist +4,102 N Understanding the exchanges of transcendental loving service with Krsna is possible only when one is actually in touch with the pleasure potency of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Understanding the exchanges of transcendental loving service with Kṛṣṇa is possible only when one is actually in touch w..."
14:1414:14, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,285 N In the Mahabharata Udyama-parva it is warned that things which are inconceivable should not be subjected to arguments Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Mahābhārata Udyama-parva it is warned that things which are inconceivable should not be subjected to arguments"}} {{n..."
14:1314:13, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,462 N One should simply try to understand that on the spiritual platform, there are many varieties of reciprocal love. Such loving exchanges should never be considered to be material Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should simply try to understand that on the spiritual platform, there are many varieties of reciprocal love. Such loving e..."
14:1014:10, 17 May 2017 diff hist +2,989 N Such manifestations are displays of the transcendental pleasure potency of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such manifestations are displays of the transcendental pleasure potency of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{compl..."
14:0714:07, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,396 N No one, while remaining on the material platform, should discuss these different descriptions of bhava and anubhava by quoting different statements of transcendental literatures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one, while remaining on the material platform, should discuss these different descriptions of bhāva and anubhāva by quoti..."
14:0514:05, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,531 N Whenever there is a recitation of poetry or a dramatic play on the different pastimes of Krsna, the audience develops different kinds of transcendental loving service for the Lord. They enjoy different types of vibhava, anubhava and sancari-bhava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whenever there is a recitation of poetry or a dramatic play on the different pastimes of Kṛṣṇa, the audience develops di..."
14:0314:03, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,071 N The different causes for developing anubhava and vibhava are called steady ecstasy, or sancari-bhava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The different causes for developing anubhāva and vibhāva are called steady ecstasy, or sañcāri-bhāva"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
14:0214:02, 17 May 2017 diff hist +3,254 N The resultant manifestations such as moving the eyebrows, fear, astonishment and smiling, which have been explained hereinbefore, are called anubhava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the resultant manifestations such as moving the eyebrows, fear, astonishment and smiling, which have been explained hereinbefo..."

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