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17:2417:24, 5 November 2017 diff hist +3,386 N Lord Brahma's great swan then arrived at the border of Gandhamadana Hill and approached Prince Priyavrata, who was sitting there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā's great swan then arrived at the border of Gandhamādana Hill and approached Prince Priyavrata, who was sitting t..."
17:2117:21, 5 November 2017 diff hist +3,458 N As he received respect and adoration from the residents of the various planets, Lord Brahma appeared just like the full moon surrounded by illuminating stars Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As he received respect and adoration from the residents of the various planets, Lord Brahmā appeared just like the full moon..."
15:1315:13, 5 November 2017 diff hist +5,670 N Born directly from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he dedicates his activities to the welfare of the entire universe, for he knows the purpose of the universal creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Born directly from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he dedicates his activities to the welfare of the entire universe, for..."
15:0815:08, 5 November 2017 diff hist +5,725 N Sri Sukadeva Gosvami continued: The first created being and most powerful demigod in this universe is Lord Brahma, who is always responsible for developing universal affairs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: The first created being and most powerful demigod in this universe is Lord Brahmā, who i..."
14:5814:58, 5 November 2017 diff hist +6,401 N Although the order of his father could not be rejected, the Prince did not welcome it. Thus he very conscientiously raised the question of whether he might be diverted from devotional service by accepting the responsibility of ruling over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the order of his father could not be rejected, the Prince did not welcome it. Thus he very conscientiously raised the..."
14:2614:26, 5 November 2017 diff hist +6,255 N Prince Priyavrata, however, was continuously practicing bhakti-yoga by constantly remembering the Supreme Personality of Godhead, thus engaging all his senses in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prince Priyavrata, however, was continuously practicing bhakti-yoga by constantly remembering the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
13:3813:38, 5 November 2017 diff hist +5,942 N He (Priyavrata's Father) tried to convince Priyavrata that this was his duty as indicated in the revealed scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He tried to convince Priyavrata that this was his duty as indicated in the revealed scriptures"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Anurag..."
13:3313:33, 5 November 2017 diff hist +6,273 N With advanced knowledge, he (Priyavrata) always engaged in discussing spiritual subjects and did not divert his attention to anything else. The Prince's father then asked him to take charge of ruling the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With advanced knowledge, he always engaged in discussing spiritual subjects and did not divert his attention to anything else...."
13:2913:29, 5 November 2017 diff hist +6,287 N Sukadeva Gosvami continued: My dear King, Prince Priyavrata was a great devotee because he sought the lotus feet of Narada, his spiritual master, and thus achieved the highest perfection in transcendental knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: My dear King, Prince Priyavrata was a great devotee because he sought the lotus feet of Nārada..."
13:1313:13, 5 November 2017 diff hist +7,660 N One who is attached to the nectarean honey of the Lord's lotus feet, and whose mind is always absorbed in His glories, may sometimes be checked by some impediment, but he still never gives up the exalted position he has acquired Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is attached to the nectarean honey of the Lord's lotus feet, and whose mind is always absorbed in His glories, may som..."
13:0413:04, 5 November 2017 diff hist +7,722 N Sukadeva Gosvami said: What you have said is correct. The glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is praised in eloquent, transcendental verses by such exalted personalities as Brahma, are very pleasing to great devotees and liberated persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: What you have said is correct. The glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is prais..."
12:4212:42, 5 November 2017 diff hist +2,736 N Elevated mahatmas who have taken shelter of the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead are fully satiated by the shade of those lotus feet. Their consciousness cannot possibly become attached to family members Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Elevated mahātmās who have taken shelter of the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead are fully satiated by the s..."
12:3412:34, 5 November 2017 diff hist +2,561 N Devotees are certainly liberated persons. Therefore, O greatest of the brahmanas, they cannot possibly be absorbed in family affairs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees are certainly liberated persons. Therefore, O greatest of the brāhmaṇas, they cannot possibly be absorbed in famil..."
12:2812:28, 5 November 2017 diff hist +5,849 N O great sage (Sukadeva Gosvami), why did King Priyavrata, who was a great, self-realized devotee of the Lord, remain in household life, which is the root cause of the bondage of karma (fruitive activities) and which defeats the mission of human life? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Parīkṣit inquired from Śukadeva Gosvāmī: O great sage, why did King Priyavrata, who was a great, self-realized devo..."
08:1008:10, 5 November 2017 diff hist +8,222 N From different parts of the universe there arrived great sages like Medhatithi, Devala, Arstisena, Bharadvaja, Gautama, Pippalada, Maitreya, Aurva, Kavasa, Kumbhayoni, Dvaipayana and the great personality Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From different parts of the universe there arrived great sages like"|"Medhātithi, Devala, Ārṣṭiṣeṇa, Bhāradvāja, G..."
08:0708:07, 5 November 2017 diff hist +8,229 N From different parts of the universe there arrived great sages like Atri, Cyavana, Saradvan, Aristanemi, Bhrgu, Vasistha, Parasara, Visvamitra, Angira, Parasurama, Utathya,Indrapramada, Idhmavahu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From different parts of the universe there arrived great sages like Atri, Cyavana, Śaradvān, Ariṣṭanemi, Bhṛgu, Vasi..."
07:5807:58, 5 November 2017 diff hist +3,224 N Those who have dedicated their lives to the transcendental topics of the Personality of Godhead, of whom the Vedic hymns sing, and who are constantly engaged in remembering the lotus feet of the Lord, do not run the risk of having misconceptions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This was so because those who have dedicated their lives to the transcendental topics of the Personality of Godhead, of whom t..."
07:3007:30, 5 November 2017 diff hist +2,185 N He (Vyasadeva) had a very attractive face, and his neck was well formed and beautiful like a conchshell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had a very attractive face, and his neck was well formed and beautiful like a conchshell"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Anurag}}..."
07:2707:27, 5 November 2017 diff hist +2,603 N This son of Vyasadeva was only sixteen years old. His legs, hands, thighs, arms, shoulders, forehead and the other parts of his body were all delicately formed. His eyes were beautifully wide, and his nose and ears were highly raised Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This son of Vyāsadeva was only sixteen years old. His legs, hands, thighs, arms, shoulders, forehead and the other parts of h..."
07:0807:08, 5 November 2017 diff hist +3,411 N At that moment there appeared the powerful son of Vyasadeva, who traveled over the earth disinterested and satisfied with himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that moment there appeared the powerful son of Vyāsadeva, who traveled over the earth disinterested and satisfied with him..."
07:0207:02, 5 November 2017 diff hist +3,498 N O trustworthy brahmanas, I now ask you about my immediate duty. Please, after proper deliberation, tell me of the unalloyed duty of everyone in all circumstances, and specifically of those who are just about to die Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O trustworthy brāhmaṇas, I now ask you about my immediate duty. Please, after proper deliberation, tell me of the unalloyed..."
06:5606:56, 5 November 2017 diff hist +3,766 N Consequently you are naturally inclined to do good to others, and but for this you have no interest, either in this life or in the next Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Consequently you are naturally inclined to do good to others, and but for this you have no interest, either in this life or in..."
06:5206:52, 5 November 2017 diff hist +4,016 N The King said: O great sages, you have all very kindly assembled here, having come from all parts of the universe. You are all as good as supreme knowledge personified, who resides in the planet above the three worlds (Satyaloka) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King said: O great sages, you have all very kindly assembled here, having come from all parts of the universe. You are all..."
06:4506:45, 5 November 2017 diff hist +2,142 N All that was spoken by the great sages was very sweet to hear, full of meaning and appropriately presented as perfectly true. So after hearing them, Maharaja Pariksit, desiring to hear of the activities of Lord Krsna, the P of G, congratulated the sages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All that was spoken by the great sages was very sweet to hear, full of meaning and appropriately presented as perfectly true...."
06:3606:36, 5 November 2017 diff hist +3,574 N We shall all wait here until the foremost devotee of the Lord, Maharaja Pariksit, returns to the supreme planet, which is completely free from all mundane contamination and all kinds of lamentation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We shall all wait here until the foremost devotee of the Lord, Mahārāja Parīkṣit, returns to the supreme planet, which is..."
06:3106:31, 5 November 2017 diff hist +4,623 N O chief of all the saintly kings of the Pandu dynasty who are strictly in the line of Lord Krsna! It is not at all astonishing that you give up your throne, which is decorated with the helmets of many kings, to achieve eternal association with the P of G Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O chief of all the saintly kings of the Pāṇḍu dynasty who are strictly in the line of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa! It is not a..."
06:2306:23, 5 November 2017 diff hist +2,797 N They were very much pleased to see Maharaja Pariksit, a devotee of the Lord, and they spoke as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore they were very much pleased to see Mahārāja Parīkṣit, a devotee of the Lord, and they spoke as follows"}} {{not..."
06:1706:17, 5 November 2017 diff hist +3,190 N All the sages who were assembled there also praised the decision of Maharaja Pariksit and they expressed their approval by saying, "Very good." Naturally the sages are inclined to do good to common men, for they have all the qualitative powers of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the great sages who were assembled there also praised the decision of Mahārāja Parīkṣit and they expressed their appr..."
06:0306:03, 5 November 2017 diff hist +2,432 N In perfect self-control, Maharaja Pariksit sat down on a seat of straw, with straw-roots facing the east, placed on the southern bank of the Ganges, and he himself faced the north. Just previously he had given charge of his kingdom over to his son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In perfect self-control, Mahārāja Parīkṣit sat down on a seat of straw, with straw-roots facing the east, placed on the s..."
05:5005:50, 5 November 2017 diff hist +2,054 N Let the snake-bird-or whatever magical thing the brahmana created-bite me at once. I (Pariksit) only desire that you all continue singing the deeds of Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Let the snake-bird-or whatever magical thing the brāhmaṇa created-bite me at once. I only desire that you all continue sing..."
05:4705:47, 5 November 2017 diff hist +2,110 N O brahmanas (Sages at the Ganges), just accept me as a completely surrendered soul, and let mother Ganges, the representative of the Lord, also accept me in that way, for I (Pariksit) have already taken the lotus feet of the Lord into my heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O brāhmaṇas, just accept me as a completely surrendered soul, and let mother Ganges, the representative of the Lord, also a..."

17:5817:58, 4 November 2017 diff hist +3,892 N The fortunate King said: Indeed, we are the most grateful of all the kings who are trained to get favors from the great souls. Generally you (sages) consider royalty as refuse to be rejected and left in a distant place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fortunate King said: Indeed, we are the most grateful of all the kings who are trained to get favors from the great souls...."
17:4717:47, 4 November 2017 diff hist +2,221 N After all the rsis and others had seated themselves comfortably, the King, humbly standing before them with folded hands, told them of his decision to fast until death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After all the ṛṣis and others had seated themselves comfortably, the King, humbly standing before them with folded hands,..."
17:4117:41, 4 November 2017 diff hist +2,811 N There were also many other saintly demigods, kings and special royal orders called arunadayas from different dynasties of sages. When they all assembled together to meet the Emperor (Pariksit), he received them properly and bowed his head to the ground Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There were also many other saintly demigods, kings and special royal orders called aruṇādayas"|"a special rank of rājarṣ..."
17:2817:28, 4 November 2017 diff hist +2,859 N At that time all the great minds and thinkers, accompanied by their disciples, and sages who could verily sanctify a place of pilgrimage just by their presence, arrived there on the plea of making a pilgrim's journey Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that time all the great minds and thinkers, accompanied by their disciples, and sages who could verily sanctify a place of..."
08:2408:24, 4 November 2017 diff hist +3,761 N Freeing himself from all kinds of associations and attachments, he (Pariksit) accepted the vows of a sage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So, freeing himself from all kinds of associations and attachments, he accepted the vows of a sage"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|An..."
08:1808:18, 4 November 2017 diff hist +4,155 N The King, the worthy descendant of the Pandavas, decided once and for all and sat on the Ganges' bank to fast until death and give himself up to the lotus feet of Lord Krsna, who alone is able to award liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the King, the worthy descendant of the Pāṇḍavas, decided once and for all and sat on the Ganges' bank to fast until..."
08:1108:11, 4 November 2017 diff hist +4,097 N That water (of the Ganges) sanctifies the three worlds inside and outside and even sanctifies Lord Siva and other demigods. Consequently everyone who is destined to die must take shelter of this river Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore that water sanctifies the three worlds inside and outside and even sanctifies Lord Śiva and other demigods. Consequ..."
08:0308:03, 4 November 2017 diff hist +4,243 N The river (Ganges, by which the King sat to fast) carries the most auspicious water, which is mixed with the dust of the lotus feet of the Lord and tulasi leaves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The river"|"Ganges, by which the King sat to fast"|"carries the most auspicious water, which is mixed with the dust of the lot..."
07:4907:49, 4 November 2017 diff hist +5,616 N The King accepted this as good news, for it would be the cause of his indifference toward worldly things Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King accepted this as good news, for it would be the cause of his indifference toward worldly things"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
07:4507:45, 4 November 2017 diff hist +5,856 N While the King was thus repenting, he received news of his imminent death, which would be due to the bite of a snake-bird, occasioned by the curse spoken by the sage's son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While the King was thus repenting, he received news of his imminent death, which would be due to the bite of a snake-bird, occ..."
07:3407:34, 4 November 2017 diff hist +3,428 N I wish that my kingdom, strength and riches burn up immediately by the fire of the brahmana's wrath so that in the future I may not be guided by such inauspicious attitudes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore I wish that my kingdom, strength and riches burn up immediately by the fire of the brāhmaṇa's wrath so that in th..."
07:3007:30, 4 November 2017 diff hist +3,216 N I (Suta) am uncivilized and sinful due to my neglect of brahminical culture, God consciousness and cow protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am uncivilized and sinful due to my neglect of brahminical culture, God consciousness and cow protection"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
07:2107:21, 4 November 2017 diff hist +2,960 N I now desire without reservation that the calamity come now, for in this way I may be freed of the sinful action and not commit such an offense again Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I now desire without reservation that the calamity come now, for in this way I may be freed of the sinful action and not commi..."
07:1507:15, 4 November 2017 diff hist +3,120 N King Pariksit thought: Due to my neglecting the injunctions of the Supreme Lord I must certainly expect some difficulty to overcome me in the near future Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Parīkṣit thought"|"Due to my neglecting the injunctions of the Supreme Lord I must certainly expect some difficulty to..."
07:1007:10, 4 November 2017 diff hist +2,293 N Sri Suta Gosvami said: While returning home, the King (Maharaja Pariksit) felt that the act he had committed against the faultless and powerful brahmana was heinous and uncivilized. Consequently he was distressed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Sūta Gosvāmī said: While returning home, the King"|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit"|"felt that the act he had committed again..."
06:5706:57, 4 November 2017 diff hist +2,306 N The sage thus regretted the sin committed by his own son. He did not take the insult paid by the King very seriously Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sage thus regretted the sin committed by his own son. He did not take the insult paid by the King very seriously."}} {{not..."
06:4406:44, 4 November 2017 diff hist +3,133 N He is a saint amongst royalty, and he has performed many horse sacrifices. When such a king is tired and fatigued, being stricken with hunger and thirst, he does not at all deserve to be cursed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is a saint amongst royalty, and he has performed many horse sacrifices. When such a king is tired and fatigued, being stric..."
06:3906:39, 4 November 2017 diff hist +2,900 N The Emperor Pariksit is a pious king. He is highly celebrated and is a first-class devotee of the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Emperor Parīkṣit is a pious king. He is highly celebrated and is a first-class devotee of the Personality of Godhead."}..."
06:3206:32, 4 November 2017 diff hist +3,400 N Thus they will be more attracted to economic development for sense gratification, and as a result there will be an unwanted population on the level of dogs and monkeys Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus they will be more attracted to economic development for sense gratification, and as a result there will be an unwanted po..."

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