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02:3902:39, 25 May 2017 diff hist +2,256 N Caitanya continued, "If one considers the Supreme Personality of Godhead in both features, he can actually understand the Absolute Truth. He knows that the personal understanding is stronger because we see that everything is full of variety" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one considers the Supreme Personality of Godhead in both features, he can actually understand the Absolute Truth. He knows..."
02:3202:32, 25 May 2017 diff hist +2,828 N Wherever there is an impersonal description in the Vedas, the Vedas mean to establish that everything belonging to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is transcendental and free of mundane characteristics Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wherever there is an impersonal description in the Vedas, the Vedas mean to establish that everything belonging to the Supreme..."
02:2902:29, 25 May 2017 diff hist +2,506 N Actually, the Supreme Absolute Truth is a person, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, full with all opulences. You are trying to explain Him as impersonal and formless Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, the Supreme Absolute Truth is a person, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, full with all opulences. You are trying..."
02:2602:26, 25 May 2017 diff hist +2,098 N All the Vedas and literature that strictly follows the Vedic principles explain that the Supreme Brahman is the Absolute Truth, the greatest of all, and a feature of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the Vedas and literature that strictly follows the Vedic principles explain that the Supreme Brahman is the Absolute Truth..."
02:2202:22, 25 May 2017 diff hist +1,655 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu continued, "The Brahma-sutra, compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, is as radiant as the sun. One who tries to interpret its meaning simply covers that sunshine with a cloud" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Brahma-sūtra, compiled by Śrīla Vyāsadeva, is as radiant as the sun. One who tries to interpret its meaning simply cov..."
02:1202:12, 25 May 2017 diff hist +1,555 N For each sutra the direct meaning must be accepted without interpretation. However, you simply abandon the direct meaning and proceed with your imaginative interpretation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For each sūtra the direct meaning must be accepted without interpretation. However, you simply abandon the direct meaning and..."
02:0802:08, 25 May 2017 diff hist +1,773 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu continued, "The Vedanta-sutra is the summary of all the Upanisads; therefore whatever direct meaning is there in the Upanisads is also recorded in the Vedanta-sutra, or Vyasa-sutra" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedānta-sūtra is the summary of all the Upaniṣads; therefore whatever direct meaning is there in the Upaniṣads is al..."
02:0502:05, 25 May 2017 diff hist +2,449 N You do not explain the direct meaning of the Brahma-sutras. Indeed, it appears that your business is to cover their real meaning Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You do not explain the direct meaning of the Brahma-sūtras. Indeed, it appears that your business is to cover their real mean..."
02:0202:02, 25 May 2017 diff hist +1,645 N The meaning of the aphorisms in the Vedanta-sutra contain clear purports in themselves, but other purports you presented simply covered the meaning of the sutras like a cloud Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The meaning of the aphorisms in the Vedānta-sūtra contain clear purports in themselves, but other purports you presented sim..."
01:2801:28, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,700 N I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the contribution made by my beloved disciple Sriman Jayananda brahmacari. My thanks are due as well to the directors of ISKCON Press, who have taken so much care in publishing this great literature. Hare Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the contribution made by my beloved disciple Śrīman Jayānanda brahmacārī. My thanks ar..."
01:2301:23, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,479 N I (Srlia Prabhupada) beg to offer my sincere thanks to all my friends and disciples who are helping me to push forward the Krsna consciousness movement in the Western countries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I beg to offer my sincere thanks to all my friends and disciples who are helping me to push forward the Kṛṣṇa consciousn..."
01:1901:19, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,277 N The Nectar of Devotion is specifically presented for persons who are now engaged in the Krsna consciousness movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Nectar of Devotion is specifically presented for persons who are now engaged in the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement"}}..."
01:1501:15, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,092 N Unless one has realized Krsna there is no question of self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one has realized Kṛṣṇa there is no question of self-realization"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{complete|A..."
01:1201:12, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,410 N Real self-realization and realization of Krsna go together simultaneously. For example, seeing oneself in the morning means seeing the sunrise also; without seeing the sunshine no one can see himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Real self-realization and realization of Kṛṣṇa go together simultaneously. For example, seeing oneself in the morning me..."
01:0701:07, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,571 N We are watering all parts of the tree, but missing the tree's root. We are trying to keep our body fit by all means, but we are neglecting to supply foodstuffs to the stomach. Missing Krsna means missing one's self also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are watering all parts of the tree, but missing the tree's root. We are trying to keep our body fit by all means, but we ar..."
01:0301:03, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,611 N One may live without material discomfiture, but at the same time he should learn the art of loving Krsna. At the present moment we are inventing so many ways to utilize our propensity to love, but factually we are missing the real point: Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may live without material discomfiture, but at the same time he should learn the art of loving Kṛṣṇa. At the present..."
00:5800:58, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,503 N The Nectar of Devotion is not presented to condemn any way of materialistic life, but the attempt is to give information to religionists, philosophers and people in general how to love Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Nectar of Devotion is not presented to condemn any way of materialistic life, but the attempt is to give information to re..."
00:5400:54, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,462 N The Nectar of Devotion will give us practical hints how we can live in this material world perfectly engaged in devotional service and thus fulfill all our desires in this life and the next Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Nectar of Devotion will give us practical hints how we can live in this material world perfectly engaged in devotional ser..."
00:4700:47, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,457 N As far as material necessities are concerned, the human civilization at the present moment is very much advanced in living comfortably, but still we are not happy, because we are missing the point Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as material necessities are concerned, the human civilization at the present moment is very much advanced in living com..."
00:4300:43, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,378 N The Nectar of Devotion will teach us how to turn the one switch that will immediately brighten everything, everywhere. One who does not know this method is missing the point of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Nectar of Devotion will teach us how to turn the one switch that will immediately brighten everything, everywhere. One who..."
00:3900:39, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,519 N When we pour water on the root, the energy thus created is immediately distributed throughout the entirety of even the largest tree. It is not possible to water the tree part by part, nor is it possible to feed the different parts of the body separately Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we pour water on the root, the energy thus created is immediately distributed throughout the entirety of even the largest..."
00:3500:35, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,476 N Everyone knows well that when we eat something, or in other words, when we put foodstuffs in the stomach, the energy created by such action is immediately distributed throughout the whole body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone knows well that when we eat something, or in other words, when we put foodstuffs in the stomach, the energy created b..."
00:3000:30, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,453 N It is like pouring water on the root of a tree or supplying food to one's stomach. The method of pouring water on the root of a tree or supplying foodstuffs to the stomach is universally scientific and practical, as every one of us has experienced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is like pouring water on the root of a tree or supplying food to one's stomach. The method of pouring water on the root of..."
00:2600:26, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,598 N The Nectar of Devotion teaches all men how to perform the simple and natural method of loving Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. If we learn how to love Krsna, then it is very easy to immediately and simultaneously love every living being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Nectar of Devotion teaches all men how to perform the simple and natural method of loving Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Persona..."
00:2200:22, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,478 N We have failed to create peace and harmony in human society, even by such great attempts as the United Nations, because we do not know the right method. The method is very simple, but one has to understand it with a cool head Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have failed to create peace and harmony in human society, even by such great attempts as the United Nations, because we do..."
00:1600:16, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,141 N Our loving propensity expands just as a vibration of light or air expands, but we do not know where it ends Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our loving propensity expands just as a vibration of light or air expands, but we do not know where it ends"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
00:1200:12, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,225 N This theme (Loving Krsna) is the sum and substance of The Nectar of Devotion, which teaches us how to love Krsna in five different transcendental mellows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This theme is the sum and substance of The Nectar of Devotion, which teaches us how to love Kṛṣṇa in five different tran..."
00:0700:07, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,276 N The loving propensity is not satisfied even by loving all human society; that loving propensity remains imperfectly fulfilled until we know who is the supreme beloved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The loving propensity is not satisfied even by loving all human society; that loving propensity remains imperfectly fulfilled..."
00:0300:03, 25 May 2017 diff hist +18,449 N In the primary stage a child loves his parents, then his brothers and sisters, and as he daily grows up he begins to love his family, society, community, country, nation, or even the whole human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the primary stage a child loves his parents, then his brothers and sisters, and as he daily grows up he begins to love his..."

23:5923:59, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,394 N That missing point is Krsna, and The Nectar of Devotion teaches us how to stimulate our original love for Krsna and how to be situated in that position where we can enjoy our blissful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That missing point is Kṛṣṇa, and The Nectar of Devotion teaches us how to stimulate our original love for Kṛṣṇa an..."
16:1116:11, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,440 N At the present moment the human society teaches one to love his country or family or his personal self, but there is no information where to repose the loving propensity so that everyone can become happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment the human society teaches one to love his country or family or his personal self, but there is no inform..."
16:0116:01, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,601 N Any action performed for the satisfaction of Krsna in this transcendental bhakti-rasa stage of life can be relished perpetually. When one is thus engaged in devotional service, all varieties of rasas, or mellows, turn into eternity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any action performed for the satisfaction of Kṛṣṇa in this transcendental bhakti-rasa stage of life can be relished perp..."
15:5515:55, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,408 N The senses can then become uncontaminated, being constantly in touch with bhakti-rasa. When the purified senses are employed in the service of the Lord, one becomes situated in bhakti-rasa life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The senses can then become uncontaminated, being constantly in touch with bhakti-rasa. When the purified senses are employed i..."
15:5115:51, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,641 N The process of devotional service as it is recommended in The Nectar of Devotion will gradually elevate one from the material condition of life to the spiritual status, wherein the devotee becomes purified of all designations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process of devotional service as it is recommended in The Nectar of Devotion will gradually elevate one from the material..."
15:4615:46, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,206 N Generally, neophyte devotees are anxious to see Krsna, or God, but God cannot be seen or known by our present materially blunt senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, neophyte devotees are anxious to see Kṛṣṇa, or God, but God cannot be seen or known by our present materially..."
15:4215:42, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,250 N Bhakti-rasa itself is sufficient to produce a feeling of liberation, because it attracts the attention of the Supreme Lord, Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhakti-rasa itself is sufficient to produce a feeling of liberation, because it attracts the attention of the Supreme Lord, K..."
15:2915:29, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,489 N Daiva supervision gives us a body selected from 8,400,000 forms; the choice does not depend on our selection, but is awarded to us according to our destiny Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Daiva supervision gives us a body selected from 8,400,000 forms; the choice does not depend on our selection, but is awarded t..."
15:0615:06, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,382 N An ordinary family man who works very hard day and night and is successful in giving comforts to the members of his family thereby relishes a kind of mellow Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An ordinary family man who works very hard day and night and is successful in giving comforts to the members of his family the..."
14:5714:57, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,497 N Then, after the weekend is spent in forgetfulness, he again changes his position and resumes his actual business activities. Material engagement means accepting a particular status for some time and then changing it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then, after the weekend is spent in forgetfulness, he again changes his position and resumes his actual business activities. M..."
14:5014:50, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,329 N The relish or taste of the mundane rasa does not long endure, and therefore mundane workers are always apt to change their position of enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The relish or taste of the mundane rasa does not long endure, and therefore mundane workers are always apt to change their pos..."
12:0212:02, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,277 N Persons engaged in the Krsna consciousness movement may take advantage of this great literature and be very solidly situated in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons engaged in the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement may take advantage of this great literature and be very solidly situ..."
11:5811:58, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,420 N It is only for our guidance that Srila Rupa Gosvami prepared his book Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu, which is now presented in the form of The Nectar of Devotion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is only for our guidance that Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī prepared his book Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu, which is now presented i..."
11:4711:47, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,474 N Later, Srila Rupa Gosvami Prabhupada elaborated the teachings of the Lord with profound knowledge of revealed scriptures and authoritative references from various Vedic literatures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Later, Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī Prabhupāda elaborated the teachings of the Lord with profound knowledge of revealed scriptures..."
11:4411:44, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,317 N The Lord particularly instructed Rupa Gosvami on the science of Krsna consciousness. These teachings of Lord Caitanya to Srila Rupa Gosvami Prabhupada are narrated in our book Teachings of Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord particularly instructed Rūpa Gosvāmī on the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. These teachings of Lord Caitanya..."
11:4011:40, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,319 N Rupa Gosvami first met Lord Caitanya at Prayaga (Allahabad, India), and on the Dasasvamedha bathing ghata of that holy city the Lord instructed him continually for ten days Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rūpa Gosvāmī first met Lord Caitanya at Prayāga (Allahabad, India), and on the Daśāśvamedha bathing ghāṭa of that ho..."
11:3611:36, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,551 N Sakara Mallika, who was later to become Srila Sanatana Gosvami, took advantage of his brother's personal money, which had been deposited with a village banker, and escaped from the prison of Hussain Shah. In this way both brothers joined Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sākara Mallika, who was later to become Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī, took advantage of his brother's personal money, which ha..."
11:3111:31, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,174 N Later on, when Sakara Mallika also proposed to retire, the Nawab was very much agitated and put him into jail Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Later on, when Sākara Mallika also proposed to retire, the Nawab was very much agitated and put him into jail"}} {{notes|}} {..."
11:2811:28, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,507 N Fifty percent of his accumulated wealth was distributed to the KC persons, namely the brahmanas & the Vaisnavas; twenty-five percent was distributed to relatives; and twenty-five percent was kept against emergency expenditures, personal difficulties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fifty percent of his accumulated wealth was distributed to the Kṛṣṇa conscious persons, namely the brāhmaṇas and the..."
10:4510:45, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,253 N He (Rupa Gosvami) divided the money in a very exemplary manner, which should be followed by devotees in particular and by humanity in general Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He divided the money in a very exemplary manner, which should be followed by devotees in particular and by humanity in general..."
10:3910:39, 24 May 2017 diff hist +18,395 N It is described in the Caitanya-caritamrta that his accumulated savings in gold coins equaled millions of dollars and filled a large boat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is described in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta that his accumulated savings in gold coins equaled millions of dollars and fille..."

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