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15:0015:00, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,821 N The self-evident Vedic literatures are the highest evidence of all, but if these literatures are interpreted, their self-evident nature is lost Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The self-evident Vedic literatures are the highest evidence of all, but if these literatures are interpreted, their self-evide..."
14:4914:49, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,980 N Pranava (omkara) is the maha-vakya (maha-mantra) in the Vedas. Sankaracarya's followers cover this to stress without authority the mantra tat tvam asi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pranava (omkara) is the maha-vakya (maha-mantra) in the Vedas. Sankaracarya's followers cover this to stress without authority..."
14:4214:42, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,686 N It is the purpose of the Supreme Personality of Godhead to present pranava (omkara) as the reservoir of all Vedic knowledge. The words 'tat tvam asi' are only a partial explanation of the Vedic knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the purpose of the Supreme Personality of Godhead to present pranava (omkara) as the reservoir of all Vedic knowledge. T..."
14:3814:38, 22 June 2017 diff hist +13,868 N One should accept omkara as the sound representation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the reservoir of the cosmic manifestation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should accept omkara as the sound representation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the reservoir of the cosmic man..."
10:1410:14, 22 June 2017 diff hist +6,071 N If there is such inconceivable potency in material objects, why should we not believe in the inconceivable potency of the Supreme Personality of Godhead? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If there is such inconceivable potency in material objects, why should we not believe in the inconceivable potency of the Supr..."
10:1210:12, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,368 N Although a touchstone produces many varieties of valuable jewels, it nevertheless remains the same. It does not change its original form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although a touchstone produces many varieties of valuable jewels, it nevertheless remains the same. It does not change its ori..."
10:0910:09, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,813 N Using the example of a touchstone, which by its energy turns iron to gold and yet remains the same, we can understand that although the Supreme Personality of Godhead transforms His innumerable energies, He remains unchanged Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Using the example of a touchstone, which by its energy turns iron to gold and yet remains the same, we can understand that alt..."
10:0710:07, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,403 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is opulent in all respects. Therefore by His inconceivable energies He has transformed the material cosmic manifestation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is opulent in all respects. Therefore by His inconceivable energies He has transformed the..."
10:0410:04, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,007 N Transformation of energy is a proven fact. It is the false bodily conception of the self that is an illusion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Transformation of energy is a proven fact. It is the false bodily conception of the self that is an illusion"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
10:0110:01, 22 June 2017 diff hist +4,966 N According to Sankaracarya, by accepting the theory of the transformation of the energy of the Lord, one creates an illusion by indirectly accepting that the Absolute Truth is transformed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Sankaracarya, by accepting the theory of the transformation of the energy of the Lord, one creates an illusion by..."
09:5809:58, 22 June 2017 diff hist +11,471 N In his Vedanta-sutra Srila Vyasadeva has described that everything is but a transformation of the energy of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his Vedanta-sutra Srila Vyasadeva has described that everything is but a transformation of the energy of the Lord"}} {{note..."
09:4709:47, 22 June 2017 diff hist +7,098 N Besides these inferior energies, O mighty-armed Arjuna, there is another superior energy of Mine, which comprises the living entities who are exploiting the resources of this material, inferior nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Besides these inferior energies, O mighty-armed Arjuna, there is another superior energy of Mine, which comprises the living e..."
09:4409:44, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,816 N The living entities are energies, not the energetic. The energetic is Krsna. This is very vividly described in the Bhagavad-gita, the Visnu Purana and other Vedic literatures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entities are energies, not the energetic. The energetic is Krsna. This is very vividly described in the Bhagavad-gi..."
09:4109:41, 22 June 2017 diff hist +5,159 N The Lord is like a great blazing fire, and the living entities are like small sparks of that fire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is like a great blazing fire, and the living entities are like small sparks of that fire"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Isw..."
09:3009:30, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,537 N According to direct understanding, the Absolute Truth is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who has all spiritual opulences. No one can be equal to or greater than Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to direct understanding, the Absolute Truth is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who has all spiritual opulences...."
09:2509:25, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,322 N Sripada Sankaracarya has described all the Vedic literatures in terms of indirect meanings. One who hears such explanations is ruined Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sripada Sankaracarya has described all the Vedic literatures in terms of indirect meanings. One who hears such explanations is..."
09:2309:23, 22 June 2017 diff hist +6,648 N The Absolute Truth is described in the Upanisads and Brahma-sutra, but one must understand the verses as they are. That is the supreme glory in understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Absolute Truth is described in the Upanisads and Brahma-sutra, but one must understand the verses as they are. That is the..."
09:2009:20, 22 June 2017 diff hist +3,208 N The material defects of mistakes, illusions, cheating and sensory inefficiency do not exist in the words of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material defects of mistakes, illusions, cheating and sensory inefficiency do not exist in the words of the Supreme Person..."
09:1709:17, 22 June 2017 diff hist +8,690 N The Lord said, "Vedanta philosophy consists of words spoken by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Narayana in the form of Vyasadeva" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord said, "Vedanta philosophy consists of words spoken by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Narayana in the form of Vyas..."
09:1409:14, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,647 N Dear Sir, by Your influence our minds are greatly satisfied, and we believe that Your words will never be unreasonable. Therefore You may speak on the Vedanta-sutra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dear Sir, by Your influence our minds are greatly satisfied, and we believe that Your words will never be unreasonable. Theref..."
09:1109:11, 22 June 2017 diff hist +3,029 N They said, "Dear Caitanya Mahaprabhu" "to tell You the truth, we are greatly pleased to hear Your words, and furthermore Your bodily features are so pleasing that we feel extraordinary satisfaction in seeing You" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They said, "Dear Caitanya Mahaprabhu" "to tell You the truth, we are greatly pleased to hear Your words, and furthermore Your..."
09:0809:08, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,666 N Hearing this, the Mayavadi sannyasis became somewhat humble and addressed Caitanya Mahaprabhu as Narayana Himself, who they all agreed He was Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hearing this, the Mayavadi sannyasis became somewhat humble and addressed Caitanya Mahaprabhu as Narayana Himself, who they al..."
09:0209:02, 22 June 2017 diff hist +9,441 N After hearing the Mayavadi sannyasis speak in that way, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu smiled slightly and said, "My dear sirs, if you don't mind I can say something to you regarding Vedanta philosophy" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing the Mayavadi sannyasis speak in that way, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu smiled slightly and said, "My dear sirs, if y..."
08:5808:58, 22 June 2017 diff hist +4,339 N Dear Sir, there is no objection to Your being a great devotee of Lord Krsna. Everyone is satisfied with this. But why do You avoid discussion on the Vedanta-sutra? What is the fault in it? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dear Sir, there is no objection to Your being a great devotee of Lord Krsna. Everyone is satisfied with this. But why do You a..."
08:1808:18, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,588 N Dear Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, what You have said is all true. Only one who is favored by fortune attains love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dear Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, what You have said is all true. Only one who is favored by fortune attains love of Godhead"}} {{..."
08:1508:15, 22 June 2017 diff hist +4,757 N After hearing Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, all the Mayavadi sannyasis were moved. Their minds changed, and thus they spoke with pleasing words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, all the Mayavadi sannyasis were moved. Their minds changed, and thus they spoke wi..."
08:1308:13, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,941 N Being situated in that ocean, I now realize all other so-called happiness to be like the water contained in the hoofprint of a calf Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being situated in that ocean, I now realize all other so-called happiness to be like the water contained in the hoofprint of a..."
08:0608:06, 22 June 2017 diff hist +6,468 N That holy name of Lord Krsna sometimes causes Me to chant and dance, and therefore I chant and dance. Please do not think that I intentionally do it. I do it automatically Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That holy name of Lord Krsna sometimes causes Me to chant and dance, and therefore I chant and dance. Please do not think that..."
08:0308:03, 22 June 2017 diff hist +6,521 N I firmly believe in these words of My spiritual master, and therefore I always chant the holy name of the Lord, alone and in the association of devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I firmly believe in these words of My spiritual master, and therefore I always chant the holy name of the Lord, alone and in t..."
07:5807:58, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,995 N Saying this, My spiritual master taught Me a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam. It is the essence of all the Bhagavatam's instructions; therefore he recited this verse again and again Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saying this, My spiritual master taught Me a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam. It is the essence of all the Bhagavatam’s instruc..."
07:5507:55, 22 June 2017 diff hist +5,546 N My dear child, continue dancing, chanting and performing sankirtana in association with devotees. Furthermore, go out and preach the value of chanting krsna-nama, for by this process You will be able to deliver all fallen souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear child, continue dancing, chanting and performing sankirtana in association with devotees. Furthermore, go out and prea..."
07:5107:51, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,578 N It is very good, my dear child, that You have attained the supreme goal of life by developing love of Godhead. Thus You have pleased me very much, and I am very much obliged to You Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is very good, my dear child, that You have attained the supreme goal of life by developing love of Godhead. Thus You have p..."
07:4607:46, 22 June 2017 diff hist +4,254 N Various natural symptoms of ecstatic love of Godhead causes a devotee to dance and float in an ocean of transcendental bliss while chanting the Hare Krsna mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Various natural symptoms of ecstatic love of Godhead causes a devotee to dance and float in an ocean of transcendental bliss w..."
07:4207:42, 22 June 2017 diff hist +4,461 N Perspiration, trembling, standing on end of one's bodily hairs, tears, faltering voice, fading complexion, madness, melancholy, patience, pride, joy & humility - these are various natural symptoms of ecstatic love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Perspiration, trembling, standing on end of one's bodily hairs, tears, faltering voice, fading complexion, madness, melancholy..."
07:3607:36, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,278 N When one actually develops love of Godhead, he naturally sometimes cries, sometimes laughs, sometimes chants and sometimes runs here and there just like a madman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one actually develops love of Godhead, he naturally sometimes cries, sometimes laughs, sometimes chants and sometimes run..."
07:3407:34, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,589 N It is a characteristic of love of Godhead that by nature it induces transcendental symptoms in one's body and makes one more and more greedy to achieve the shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a characteristic of love of Godhead that by nature it induces transcendental symptoms in one's body and makes one more a..."
07:3107:31, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,424 N The conclusion of all revealed scriptures is that one should awaken his dormant love of Godhead. You are greatly fortunate to have already done so Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion of all revealed scriptures is that one should awaken his dormant love of Godhead. You are greatly fortunate to..."
07:2807:28, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,463 N For a devotee who has actually developed bhava, the pleasure derived from dharma, artha, kama and moksa appears like a drop in the presence of the sea Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a devotee who has actually developed bhava, the pleasure derived from dharma, artha, kama and moksa appears like a drop in..."
07:2507:25, 22 June 2017 diff hist +4,070 N Religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and liberation are known as the four goals of life, but before love of Godhead, the fifth and highest goal, these appear as insignificant as straw in the street Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and liberation are known as the four goals of life, but before love of..."
07:1907:19, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,919 N Chanting the holy name in ecstasy causes Me to dance, laugh and cry. When My spiritual master heard all this, he smiled and then began to speak Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Chanting the holy name in ecstasy causes Me to dance, laugh and cry.’ When My spiritual master heard all this, he smiled and..."
07:1607:16, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,343 N My dear lord, what kind of mantra have you given Me? I have become mad simply by chanting this maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear lord, what kind of mantra have you given Me? I have become mad simply by chanting this maha-mantra"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
07:1007:10, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,124 N I saw that I had become mad by chanting the holy name, and I immediately submitted this at the lotus feet of my spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I saw that I had become mad by chanting the holy name, and I immediately submitted this at the lotus feet of my spiritual mast..."
07:0507:05, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,713 N Collecting My patience, therefore, I began to consider that chanting the holy name of Krsna had covered all My spiritual knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Collecting My patience, therefore, I began to consider that chanting the holy name of Krsna had covered all My spiritual knowl..."
07:0007:00, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,435 N While chanting the holy name of the Lord in pure ecstasy, I lose Myself, and thus I laugh, cry, dance and sing just like a madman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While chanting the holy name of the Lord in pure ecstasy, I lose Myself, and thus I laugh, cry, dance and sing just like a mad..."
06:5506:55, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,532 N Since I received this order from My spiritual master, I always chant the holy name, but I thought that by chanting and chanting the holy name I had been bewildered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since I received this order from My spiritual master, I always chant the holy name, but I thought that by chanting and chantin..."
06:5006:50, 22 June 2017 diff hist +7,057 N For spiritual progress in this Age of Kali, there is no alternative, there is no alternative, there is no alternative to the holy name, the holy name, the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For spiritual progress in this Age of Kali, there is no alternative, there is no alternative, there is no alternative to the h..."
06:4806:48, 22 June 2017 diff hist +1,470 N After describing the potency of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, My spiritual master taught Me another verse, advising Me to always keep it within My throat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After describing the potency of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, My spiritual master taught Me another verse, advising Me to always..."
06:4006:40, 22 June 2017 diff hist +7,017 N Simply by chanting the holy name of Krsna one can obtain freedom from material existence. Indeed, simply by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra one will be able to see the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply by chanting the holy name of Krsna one can obtain freedom from material existence. Indeed, simply by chanting the Hare..."
06:3506:35, 22 June 2017 diff hist +9,122 N He said, "You are a fool" "You are not qualified to study Vedanta philosophy, and therefore You must always chant the holy name of Krsna. This is the essence of all mantras, or Vedic hymns" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He said, "You are a fool" "You are not qualified to study Vedanta philosophy, and therefore You must always chant the holy nam..."
06:1906:19, 22 June 2017 diff hist +2,550 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu replied to Prakasananda Sarasvati, "My dear sir, kindly hear the reason. My spiritual master considered Me a fool, and therefore he chastised Me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu replied to Prakasananda Sarasvati, "My dear sir, kindly hear the reason. My spiritual master considere..."

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