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09:0509:05, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,883 N When the Lord married 16,108 wives at Dvaraka, He expanded Himself into many forms. These expansions and the expansions at the rasa dance are called prabhava-prakasa, according to the directions of revealed scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord married 16,108 wives at Dvārakā, He expanded Himself into many forms. These expansions and the expansions at t..."
08:5908:59, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,636 N In His original form, Krsna manifests Himself in two features - prabhava and vaibhava. He expands His one original form into many, as He did during the rasa-lila dance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In His original form, Kṛṣṇa manifests Himself in two features—prābhava and vaibhava. He expands His one original form..."
08:5508:55, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,696 N The original form of the Lord (svayam-rupa) is exhibited in two forms - svayam-rupa and svayam-prakasa. In His original form as svayam-rupa, Krsna is observed as a cowherd boy in Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The original form of the Lord [svayaṁ-rūpa] is exhibited in two forms—svayaṁ-rūpa and svayaṁ-prakāśa. In His origi..."
08:4108:41, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,782 N Only by devotional activity can one understand the transcendental form of the Lord, which is perfect in all respects. Although His form is one, He can expand His form into unlimited numbers by His supreme will Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only by devotional activity can one understand the transcendental form of the Lord, which is perfect in all respects. Although..."
08:2408:24, 19 June 2017 diff hist +4,075 N You should know Krsna to be the original soul of all atmas (living entities). For the benefit of the whole universe, He has, out of His causeless mercy, appeared as an ordinary human being. He has done this by the strength of His own internal potency Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You should know Kṛṣṇa to be the original soul of all ātmās [living entities]. For the benefit of the whole universe, H..."
08:1808:18, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,671 N The Paramatma, the Supersoul feature, is a plenary portion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the original soul of all living entities. Krsna is the source of the Paramatma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Paramātmā, the Supersoul feature, is a plenary portion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the original soul o..."
08:0908:09, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,087 N Learned transcendentalists who know the Absolute Truth call this nondual substance Brahman, Paramatma or Bhagavan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Learned transcendentalists who know the Absolute Truth call this nondual substance Brahman, Paramātmā or Bhagavān"}} {{note..."
08:0508:05, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,904 N There are three kinds of spiritual processes for understanding the Absolute Truth - the processes of speculative knowledge, mystic yoga & bhakti-yoga. According to these three processes, the Absolute Truth is manifested as Brahman, Paramatma or Bhagavan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are three kinds of spiritual processes for understanding the Absolute Truth—the processes of speculative knowledge, my..."
07:3307:33, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,592 N The original Supreme Personality of Godhead is Krsna. His original name is Govinda. He is full of all opulences, and His eternal abode is known as Goloka Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The original Supreme Personality of Godhead is Kṛṣṇa. His original name is Govinda. He is full of all opulences, and His..."
07:2607:26, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,325 N Krsna is the original source of everything and the sum total of everything. He appears as the supreme youth, and His whole body is composed of spiritual bliss. He is the shelter of everything and master of everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is the original source of everything and the sum total of everything. He appears as the supreme youth, and His who..."
07:2107:21, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,680 N O Sanatana, please hear about the eternal form of Lord Krsna. He is the Absolute Truth, devoid of duality but present in Vrndavana as the son of Nanda Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Sanātana, please hear about the eternal form of Lord Kṛṣṇa. He is the Absolute Truth, devoid of duality but present i..."
06:4806:48, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,803 N The material and the spiritual world are transformations of Krsna's external and internal potencies respectively. Therefore Krsna is the original source of both the material and the spiritual manifestations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material and the spiritual world are transformations of Kṛṣṇa’s external and internal potencies respectively. Ther..."
06:3406:34, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,276 N By considering the illusory energy, one comes to the platform of understanding Me. In this way one becomes free from speculation about the Vedas and comes to Me as the conclusion. Thus one is satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By considering the illusory energy, one comes to the platform of understanding Me. In this way one becomes free from speculati..."
06:3006:30, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,301 N The purpose of the Vedic literatures is to know Me by different speculations, either by indirect understanding or by dictionary understanding. Everyone is speculating about Me. The essence of all Vedic literatures is to distinguish Me from maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of the Vedic literatures is to know Me by different speculations, either by indirect understanding or by dictionar..."
06:2506:25, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,232 N What is the purpose of all Vedic literatures? On whom do they focus? Who is the object of all speculation? Outside of Me no one knows these things. Now you should know that all these activities are aimed at ordaining and setting forth Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What is the purpose of all Vedic literatures? On whom do they focus? Who is the object of all speculation? Outside of Me no on..."
06:2006:20, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,646 N When one accepts the Vedic literature by interpretation or even by dictionary meaning, directly or indirectly the ultimate declaration of Vedic knowledge points to Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one accepts the Vedic literature by interpretation or even by dictionary meaning, directly or indirectly the ultimate dec..."
05:1205:12, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,366 N Let them perpetually engage in such imaginations. However, when one analytically studies all these Vedic literatures collectively, he comes to the conclusion that Lord Visnu is the one and only Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Let them perpetually engage in such imaginations. However, when one analytically studies all these Vedic literatures collectiv..."
05:0805:08, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,418 N There are many types of Vedic literatures and supplementary Puranas. In each of them there are particular demigods who are spoken of as the chief demigods. This is just to create an illusion for moving and nonmoving living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many types of Vedic literatures and supplementary Purāṇas. In each of them there are particular demigods who are..."
05:0405:04, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,804 N In all revealed scriptures, beginning with the Vedas, the central point of attraction is Krsna. When complete knowledge of Him is realized, the bondage of maya, the illusory energy, is automatically broken Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In all revealed scriptures, beginning with the Vedas, the central point of attraction is Kṛṣṇa. When complete knowledge..."
05:0005:00, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,992 N In the Vedic literatures, Krsna is the central point of attraction, and His service is our activity. To attain the platform of love of Krsna is life's ultimate goal. Therefore Krsna, Krsna's service and love of Krsna are the three great riches of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic literatures, Kṛṣṇa is the central point of attraction, and His service is our activity. To attain the platf..."
04:5504:55, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,366 N The goal of love of Godhead is not to become materially rich or free from material bondage. The real goal is to be situated in devotional service to the Lord and to enjoy transcendental bliss Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goal of love of Godhead is not to become materially rich or free from material bondage. The real goal is to be situated in..."
04:5204:52, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,839 N Similarly, as a result of bhakti, one's dormant love for Krsna awakens. When one is so situated that he can taste the association of Lord Krsna, material existence, the repetition of birth and death, comes to an end Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, as a result of bhakti, one’s dormant love for Kṛṣṇa awakens. When one is so situated that he can taste the..."
04:2904:29, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,780 N When one actually becomes rich, he naturally enjoys all kinds of happiness. When one is actually in a happy mood, all distressful conditions go away by themselves. No extraneous endeavor is needed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one actually becomes rich, he naturally enjoys all kinds of happiness. When one is actually in a happy mood, all distress..."
04:2204:22, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,672 N Everyone can be elevated to the spiritual platform by the process of bhakti-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone can be elevated to the spiritual platform by the process of bhakti-yoga"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{comple..."
04:1904:19, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,166 N Being very dear to the devotees and sadhus, I am attained through unflinching faith and devotional service. This bhakti-yoga system, which gradually increases attachment for Me, purifies even a human being born among dog-eaters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being very dear to the devotees and sādhus, I am attained through unflinching faith and devotional service. This bhakti-yoga..."
04:1104:11, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,759 N The revealed scriptures conclude that one should give up fruitive activity, speculative knowledge and the mystic yoga system and instead take to devotional service, by which Krsna can be fully satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The revealed scriptures conclude that one should give up fruitive activity, speculative knowledge and the mystic yoga system a..."
04:0804:08, 19 June 2017 diff hist +5,243 N If you dig up a small quantity of dirt on the eastern side, your hands will immediately touch the pot of treasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you dig up a small quantity of dirt on the eastern side, your hands will immediately touch the pot of treasure"}} {{notes|}..."
04:0404:04, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,400 N If you dig on the northern side, there is a big black snake that will devour you if you attempt to dig up the treasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you dig on the northern side, there is a big black snake that will devour you if you attempt to dig up the treasure"}} {{no..."
04:0104:01, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,512 N If you dig on the western side, there is a ghost who will create such a disturbance that your hands will not even touch the treasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If you dig on the western side, there is a ghost who will create such a disturbance that your hands will not even touch the tr..."
03:5803:58, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,559 N The astrologer said, The treasure is in this place, but if you dig toward the southern side, the wasps and drones will rise, and you will not get your treasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The astrologer said, ‘The treasure is in this place, but if you dig toward the southern side, the wasps and drones will rise..."
03:5203:52, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,306 N By the words of the astrologer, the poor man's connection with the treasure was established. Similarly, the Vedic literature advises us that our real connection is with Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the words of the astrologer, the poor man’s connection with the treasure was established. Similarly, the Vedic literature..."
03:4603:46, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,860 N Just as the words of the astrologer Sarvajna gave news of the poor man's treasure, the Vedic literatures advise one about Krsna consciousness when one is inquisitive to know why he is in a distressed material condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as the words of the astrologer Sarvajñā gave news of the poor man’s treasure, the Vedic literatures advise one about..."
03:4103:41, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,530 N The astrologer asked, 'Why are you unhappy? Your father was very wealthy, but he did not disclose his wealth to you because he died elsewhere'" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The astrologer asked, ‘Why are you unhappy? Your father was very wealthy, but he did not disclose his wealth to you because..."
03:3703:37, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,534 N The following parable may be given. Once a learned astrologer came to the house of a poor man and, seeing his distressed condition, questioned him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The following parable may be given. Once a learned astrologer came to the house of a poor man and, seeing his distressed condi..."
03:3403:34, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,529 N When one attains the transcendental bliss of an intimate relationship with Krsna, he renders service to Him and tastes the mellows of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one attains the transcendental bliss of an intimate relationship with Kṛṣṇa, he renders service to Him and tastes t..."
03:3103:31, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,862 N This goal is the living entity's topmost interest and greatest wealth. Thus one attains the platform of transcendental loving service unto the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This goal is the living entity’s topmost interest and greatest wealth. Thus one attains the platform of transcendental lovin..."
03:0003:00, 19 June 2017 diff hist +1,643 N Returning home, back to Godhead, is the ultimate goal of life and is called prayojana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Returning home, back to Godhead, is the ultimate goal of life and is called prayojana"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|HanumanIC}} {{c..."
02:5602:56, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,011 N The Vedic literatures give information about the living entity's eternal relationship with Krsna, which is called sambandha. The living entity's understanding of this relationship and his acting accordingly is called abhidheya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic literatures give information about the living entity’s eternal relationship with Kṛṣṇa, which is called samb..."
02:5102:51, 19 June 2017 diff hist +4,271 N Through these, he can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead as He is, and he can understand that Lord Krsna is his eternal master and deliverer from the clutches of maya. In this way one can acquire real knowledge of his conditioned life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Through these, he can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead as He is, and he can understand that Lord Kṛṣṇa is h..."
02:4602:46, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,928 N The forgetful conditioned soul is educated by Krsna through the Vedic literatures, the realized spiritual master and the Supersoul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The forgetful conditioned soul is educated by Kṛṣṇa through the Vedic literatures, the realized spiritual master and the..."
02:4202:42, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,606 N The conditioned soul cannot revive his Krsna consciousness by his own effort. But out of causeless mercy, Lord Krsna compiled the Vedic literature and its supplements, the Puranas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned soul cannot revive his Kṛṣṇa consciousness by his own effort. But out of causeless mercy, Lord Kṛṣ..."
02:3602:36, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,478 N If the conditioned soul becomes Krsna conscious by the mercy of saintly persons who voluntarily preach scriptural injunctions and help him to become Krsna conscious, the conditioned soul is liberated from the clutches of maya, who gives him up Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the conditioned soul becomes Kṛṣṇa conscious by the mercy of saintly persons who voluntarily preach scriptural injunc..."
02:3202:32, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,873 N To nullify this mistake, one who is actually learned and advanced worships the Supreme Personality of Godhead as his spiritual master, worshipful Deity and source of life. He thus worships the Lord by the process of unalloyed devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To nullify this mistake, one who is actually learned and advanced worships the Supreme Personality of Godhead as his spiritual..."
02:2902:29, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,633 N In other words, instead of being the eternal servant of Krsna, he becomes Krsna's competitor. This is called viparyayo smrtih Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, instead of being the eternal servant of Kṛṣṇa, he becomes Kṛṣṇa’s competitor. This is called vip..."
02:2502:25, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,840 N When the living entity is attracted by the material energy, which is separate from Krsna, he is overpowered by fear. Because he is separated from the Supreme Personality of Godhead by the material energy, his conception of life is reversed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the living entity is attracted by the material energy, which is separate from Kṛṣṇa, he is overpowered by fear. Bec..."
02:2202:22, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,969 N His (the living entity's) state is exactly like that of a criminal whom a king punishes by submerging him in water and then raising him again from the water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His state is exactly like that of a criminal whom a king punishes by submerging him in water and then raising him again from t..."
02:1902:19, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,980 N In the material condition, the living entity is sometimes raised to higher planetary systems and material prosperity and sometimes drowned in a hellish situation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material condition, the living entity is sometimes raised to higher planetary systems and material prosperity and somet..."
02:1502:15, 19 June 2017 diff hist +3,241 N Forgetting Krsna, the living entity has been attracted by the external feature from time immemorial. Therefore the illusory energy (maya) gives him all kinds of misery in his material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Forgetting Kṛṣṇa, the living entity has been attracted by the external feature from time immemorial. Therefore the illus..."
02:0102:01, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,233 N O King, the ksetra-jna-sakti is the living entity. Although he has the facility to live in either the material or the spiritual world, he suffers the threefold miseries of material existence because he is influenced by the avidya (nescience) potency Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, the kṣetra-jña-śakti is the living entity. Although he has the facility to live in either the material or the spir..."
01:5701:57, 19 June 2017 diff hist +2,204 N O chief of the ascetics, just as there are two energies possessed by fire - namely heat and light - these inconceivable creative energies are the natural characteristics of the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O chief of the ascetics, just as there are two energies possessed by fire—namely heat and light—these inconceivable creati..."

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