User contributions for HanumanIC

08:2608:26, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,792 N As long as one labors under the bodily conception, he must fulfill volumes and volumes of material desires. Thus a person is called atmarama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as one labors under the bodily conception, he must fulfill volumes and volumes of material desires. Thus a person is c..."
08:2308:23, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,984 N The taste for loving service is like the water of the river Ganges, which flows from the feet of Lord Krsna. Every day that taste diminishes the results of sinful activities acquired over a period of many births by those who perform austerities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The taste for loving service is like the water of the river Ganges, which flows from the feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Every day t..."
08:1808:18, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,652 N When such persons come in contact with a devotee, they give up all those practices and engage in Lord Krsna's service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When such persons come in contact with a devotee, they give up all those practices and engage in Lord Kṛṣṇa’s service"..."
08:1508:15, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,680 N The tapasvis, those who undergo severe austerities and penances to elevate themselves to the higher planetary systems, are also in the same category Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The tapasvīs, those who undergo severe austerities and penances to elevate themselves to the higher planetary systems, are al..."
08:1108:11, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,494 N Our bodies have become black from the smoke, but we are factually pleased by the nectar of the lotus feet of the Personality of Godhead, Govinda, which you are distributing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our bodies have become black from the smoke, but we are factually pleased by the nectar of the lotus feet of the Personality o..."
08:0808:08, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,410 N We have just begun performing this fruitive activity, a sacrificial fire, but due to the many imperfections in our action, we are not certain of its result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have just begun performing this fruitive activity, a sacrificial fire, but due to the many imperfections in our action, we..."
08:0508:05, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,792 N However, when such persons come in contact with the pure devotee, they give up their fruitive activity and fully engage in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, when such persons come in contact with the pure devotee, they give up their fruitive activity and fully engage in the..."
08:0108:01, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,818 N Those who are in the bodily conception mainly engage in fruitive activity. Those who perform yajnas and ritualistic ceremonies are also considered in the same category Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are in the bodily conception mainly engage in fruitive activity. Those who perform yajñas and ritualistic ceremonie..."
07:5007:50, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,651 N One in the bodily conception worships his own body as Brahman, but when he comes in contact with a devotee, he gives up this mistaken idea and engages himself in the devotional service of Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One in the bodily conception worships his own body as Brahman, but when he comes in contact with a devotee, he gives up this m..."
07:4607:46, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,138 N I have already explained nineteen different meanings. Now please hear further meanings. The word 'atma' also refers to the body, and this can be taken in four ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have already explained nineteen different meanings. Now please hear further meanings. The word ‘ātma’ also refers to th..."
07:4207:42, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,919 N I have already spoken about thirteen meanings (of the atmarama verse). Now there are six more. Combined, these make nineteen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have already spoken about thirteen meanings [of the ātmārāma verse]. Now there are six more. Combined, these make ninetee..."
05:4205:42, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,567 N When They play on Their flutes, all moving living entities are stunned, and nonmoving living entities experience ecstatic jubilation by Their sweet music. All these things are certainly very wonderful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When They play on Their flutes, all moving living entities are stunned, and nonmoving living entities experience ecstatic jubi..."
05:3805:38, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,585 N My dear friend, Krsna and Balarama are passing through the forest leading Their cows with Their cowherd boyfriends. They both carry ropes with which, at the time of milking, They bind the rear legs of the cows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear friend, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma are passing through the forest leading Their cows with Their cowherd boyfriends. The..."
05:3405:34, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,017 N The gopis have been embraced by Your arms, and even the goddess of fortune desires this. Now all of these are glorified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs have been embraced by Your arms, and even the goddess of fortune desires this. Now all of these are glorified"}} {{..."
05:2405:24, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,764 N The devotional service of Vyasa, Suka and the four Kumaras has already been well celebrated. Now let Me explain how immovable living entities like trees and plants engage in the Lord's devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotional service of Vyāsa, Śuka and the four Kumāras has already been well celebrated. Now let Me explain how immovab..."
05:2005:20, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,392 N Living entities include great personalities like the four Kumaras, and also low-class foolish people, trees, plants, birds and beasts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Living entities include great personalities like the four Kumāras, and also low-class foolish people, trees, plants, birds an..."
05:1505:15, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,386 N In that case, by the word 'ca,' the word 'eva' is meant. The word 'api' can be taken in the sense of aggregation. Thus the verse would read atmarama eva - that is, even all kinds of living beings worship Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In that case, by the word ‘ca,’ the word ‘eva’ is meant. The word ‘api’ can be taken in the sense of aggregation...."
03:5603:56, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,702 N The original nature of every living entity is to consider himself the eternal servant of Krsna. But under the influence of maya he thinks himself to be the body, and thus his original consciousness is covered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The original nature of every living entity is to consider himself the eternal servant of Kṛṣṇa. But under the influence..."
03:5203:52, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,859 N Another meaning of the word 'atma' is 'one's characteristic nature.' Whoever enjoys his particular type of nature is called atmarama. Therefore, all living entities - be they moving or nonmoving - are also called atmarama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another meaning of the word ‘ātmā’ is ‘one’s characteristic nature.’ Whoever enjoys his particular type of nature..."
03:4303:43, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,882 N Devotional service is so strong that when one engages in it, he gradually gives up all material desires and becomes fully attracted to the lotus feet of Krsna. All this is brought about by attraction for the transcendental qualities of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service is so strong that when one engages in it, he gradually gives up all material desires and becomes fully attr..."
03:3803:38, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,593 N If a person is actually liberal and intelligent, he can advance and become perfect in devotional service even if he has material desires and serves the Lord with some motive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a person is actually liberal and intelligent, he can advance and become perfect in devotional service even if he has materi..."
03:3303:33, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,359 N One's dormant love for Krsna gradually awakens if one is a little advanced in one of these five items and is intelligent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One’s dormant love for Kṛṣṇa gradually awakens if one is a little advanced in one of these five items and is intellige..."
03:2603:26, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,994 N To be elevated to the platform of devotional service, the following five items should be observed: association with devotees, engagement in the service of Krsna, the reading of SB, the chanting of the holy names and residence at Vrndavana or Mathura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To be elevated to the platform of devotional service, the following five items should be observed: association with devotees,..."
03:2203:22, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,738 N Considering all these points, when one engages in the service of Krsna's lotus feet, Krsna gives one the intelligence by which he can gradually progress toward perfection in service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Considering all these points, when one engages in the service of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, Kṛṣṇa gives one the intelli..."
03:1903:19, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,321 N Although the ocean of nescience is vast, they can still cross over it. What, then, is the difficulty for those who are advanced in Vedic knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the ocean of nescience is vast, they can still cross over it. What, then, is the difficulty for those who are advance..."
03:1603:16, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,685 N Women, fourth-class men, uncivilized hill tribes, hunters and many others born of low families, as well as birds and beasts, can engage in the service of the S P of Godhead - who acts very wonderfully - and follow the path of the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Women, fourth-class men, uncivilized hill tribes, hunters and many others born of low families, as well as birds and beasts, c..."
03:1103:11, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,544 N I (Krsna) am the original source of everything. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who perfectly know this engage in My service with love and devotion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I [Kṛṣṇa] am the original source of everything. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who perfectly know this engage in..."
03:0803:08, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,865 N By the mercy of Krsna and by the association of devotees, one increases his attraction to and intelligence for pure devotional service; therefore one gives up everything and engages himself at the lotus feet of Krsna and His pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the mercy of Kṛṣṇa and by the association of devotees, one increases his attraction to and intelligence for pure devo..."
02:5602:56, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,860 N Everyone has some kind of intelligence, and one who utilizes his intelligence is called an atmarama. There are two types of atmaramas. One is a learned scholar and philosopher, and the other is an uneducated, illiterate, foolish person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone has some kind of intelligence, and one who utilizes his intelligence is called an ātmārāma. There are two types of..."
02:5102:51, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,519 N The word 'atma' is also used for a particular type of intelligence. Since all living entities generally have some intelligence, more or less, they are included Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ‘ātmā’ is also used for a particular type of intelligence. Since all living entities generally have some intell..."
02:4802:48, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,876 N The word 'ca' is for emphasis, and the word 'api' is used to indicate an aggregate. Thus it is to be understood that even dull creatures (birds and illiterates) can also be situated in endurance and engage in Krsna's devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ‘ca’ is for emphasis, and the word ‘api’ is used to indicate an aggregate. Thus it is to be understood that e..."
02:4302:43, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,771 N In this material world, all living entities are disturbed due to their flickering position. A devotee, however, is fixed in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, the master of the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this material world, all living entities are disturbed due to their flickering position. A devotee, however, is fixed in th..."
02:3502:35, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,673 N The lamentation that accrues from not obtaining a goal or from losing something already attained does not affect this completeness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The lamentation that accrues from not obtaining a goal or from losing something already attained does not affect this complete..."
02:2902:29, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,868 N The word 'dhrti' is also used when one is fully perfect in knowledge. When, due to having obtained the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one has no material miseries, he attains maha-purna, the highest level of perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ‘dhṛti’ is also used when one is fully perfect in knowledge. When, due to having obtained the lotus feet of the..."
02:2402:24, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,367 N Kiratas, Hunas, Andhras, Pulindas, Pukkasas, Abhiras, Sumbhas, Yavanas and members of the Khasa races, and even others who are addicted to sinful acts, can be purified by taking shelter of the devotees of the Lord, due to His being the supreme power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kirātas, Hūnas, Āndhras, Pulindas, Pukkaśas, Ābhīras, Śumbhas, Yavanas and members of the Khaśa races, and even others..."
02:1902:19, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,266 N All the cranes and swans in the water are being enchanted by the melodious song of Krsna's flute. They have approached and are worshiping the S P of Godhead with full attention. Alas, they are closing their eyes and are becoming completely silent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the cranes and swans in the water are being enchanted by the melodious song of Kṛṣṇa’s flute. They have approached..."
02:1502:15, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,379 N Actually they are all saintly persons, but now they have taken the form of bees. Although You are playing like a human being, they could not forget that You are their worshipable Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually they are all saintly persons, but now they have taken the form of bees. Although You are playing like a human being,..."
02:1202:12, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,522 N O good fortune personified! O original Personality of Godhead, all these bees are chanting about Your transcendental fame, which will purify the entire universe. Indeed, they are following Your path in the forest and are worshiping You Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O good fortune personified! O original Personality of Godhead, all these bees are chanting about Your transcendental fame, whi..."
02:0802:08, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,219 N My dear mother, in this forest, all the birds, after rising on the beautiful branches of the trees, are closing their eyes and, not being attracted by any other sound, are simply listening to the vibration of Krsna's flute Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear mother, in this forest, all the birds, after rising on the beautiful branches of the trees, are closing their eyes and..."
02:0302:03, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,800 N The word 'muni' also means 'bird' and 'bumblebee.' The word 'nirgrantha' refers to foolish people. By the mercy of Krsna, such creatures contact a sadhu (spiritual master) and thus engage in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ‘muni’ also means ‘bird’ and ‘bumblebee.’ The word ‘nirgrantha’ refers to foolish people. By the merc..."
01:5901:59, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,472 N Another meaning of 'atma' is dhrti, or endurance. A person who endeavors with endurance is atmarama. With endurance, such a person engages in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another meaning of ‘ātmā’ is dhṛti, or endurance. A person who endeavors with endurance is ātmārāma. With endurance..."
01:5401:54, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,514 N Unless one is attached to Krsna, he cannot attain devotional perfection even if he renders devotional service for a long time. Krsna does not easily deliver perfection in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional perfection is very difficult to attain for two reasons. First, unless one is attached to Kṛṣṇa, he cannot att..."
01:4701:47, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,642 N The word 'ca' may be used in place of 'api,' which gives emphasis to something. Thus it means that without sincere endeavor in devotional service, one cannot attain love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ‘ca’ may be used in place of ‘api,’ which gives emphasis to something. Thus it means that without sincere end..."
01:3801:38, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,578 N Atma also means 'endeavor.' Being attracted by Krsna's transcendental qualities, some saints make a great endeavor to come to the point of rendering service to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ātmā’ also means ‘endeavor.’ Being attracted by Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities, some saints make a great end..."
01:3301:33, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,658 N Being attracted by the transcendental qualities of Krsna, such yogis become great saints. At that time, not being hampered by the yogic process, they engage in unalloyed devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being attracted by the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa, such yogīs become great saints. At that time, not being hampe..."
01:2801:28, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,462 N O unlimited Ananta! Better than these persons are the mystic yogis who worship You from the top of their heads Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O unlimited Ananta! Better than these persons are the mystic yogīs who worship You from the top of their heads"}} {{notes|}}..."
01:2101:21, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,775 N Such people are called sarkaraksa, which means that they are situated in the gross bodily conception. There are also followers of the rsi known as Aruna. Following his path, they observe the activities of the arteries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such people are called śārkarākṣa, which means that they are situated in the gross bodily conception. There are also foll..."
01:1801:18, 25 June 2017 diff hist +2,631 N Those who follow the path of great, saintly mystic yogis take to the yogic gymnastic process and begin worshiping from the abdomen, where it is said that Brahman is located Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who follow the path of great, saintly mystic yogīs take to the yogic gymnastic process and begin worshiping from the ab..."
01:1301:13, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,902 N The word 'atma' sometimes means 'the mind.' In this case the word 'atmarama' means 'a person who is satisfied by mental speculation.' When such a person associates with a pure devotee, he takes to devotional service at the lotus feet of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ‘ātmā’ sometimes means ‘the mind.’ In this case the word ‘ātmārāma’ means ‘a person who is satisfi..."
01:0801:08, 25 June 2017 diff hist +1,575 N These thirteen types of yogis and munis are called santa-bhaktas, for they render transcendental loving service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the neutral stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These thirteen types of yogīs and munis are called śānta-bhaktas, for they render transcendental loving service to the Supr..."

25 June 2017

Vanipedia Search ×