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10:5910:59, 17 November 2017 diff hist +2,028 N It is in order to exterminate wicked fellows like you and to show His grace to the virtuous that He assumes His various incarnations like Varaha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is in order to exterminate wicked fellows like you and to show His grace to the virtuous that He assumes His various incarn..."
10:5410:54, 17 November 2017 diff hist +2,059 N Varuna continued: On reaching Him you will be rid of your pride at once and will lie down on the field of battle, surrounded by dogs, for eternal sleep Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Varuna continued: On reaching Him you will be rid of your pride at once and will lie down on the field of battle, surrounded b..."
10:5110:51, 17 November 2017 diff hist +2,319 N You are so skilled in war that I do not see anyone else but the most ancient person, Lord Visnu, who can give satisfaction in battle to you. Therefore, O chief of the asuras, approach Him, whom even heroes like you mention with praise Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are so skilled in war that I do not see anyone else but the most ancient person, Lord Visnu, who can give satisfaction in..."
10:4110:41, 17 November 2017 diff hist +1,865 N There Hiranyaksa fell at Varuna's feet like a lowborn man, and to make fun of him he said with a smile, "Give me battle, O Supreme Lord!" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There Hiranyaksa fell at Varuna's feet like a lowborn man, and to make fun of him he said with a smile, "Give me battle, O Sup..."
10:3910:39, 17 November 2017 diff hist +1,839 N Vibhavari is the home of Varuna, lord of the aquatic creatures and guardian of the lower regions of the universe, where the demons generally reside Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vibhavari is the home of Varuna, lord of the aquatic creatures and guardian of the lower regions of the universe, where the de..."
10:3010:30, 17 November 2017 diff hist +2,156 N On his entering the ocean, the aquatic animals who formed the host of Varuna were stricken with fear and ran far away. Thus Hiranyaksa showed his splendor without dealing a blow Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On his entering the ocean, the aquatic animals who formed the host of Varuna were stricken with fear and ran far away. Thus Hi..."
10:2810:28, 17 November 2017 diff hist +1,644 N After returning from the heavenly kingdom, the mighty demon, who was like an elephant in wrath, for the sake of sport dived into the deep ocean, which was roaring terribly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After returning from the heavenly kingdom, the mighty demon, who was like an elephant in wrath, for the sake of sport dived in..."
10:2410:24, 17 November 2017 diff hist +1,695 N On not finding Indra and the other demigods, who had previously been intoxicated with power, the chief of the Daityas, seeing that they had all vanished before his might, roared loudly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On not finding Indra and the other demigods, who had previously been intoxicated with power, the chief of the Daityas, seeing..."
10:2110:21, 17 November 2017 diff hist +1,974 N The gods, therefore, were seized with fear at his very sight, and they hid themselves even as snakes hide themselves for fear of Garuda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gods, therefore, were seized with fear at his very sight, and they hid themselves even as snakes hide themselves for fear..."
10:1910:19, 17 November 2017 diff hist +2,058 N His mental and bodily strength as well as the boon conferred upon him had made him proud. He feared death at the hands of no one, and there was no checking him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His mental and bodily strength as well as the boon conferred upon him had made him proud. He feared death at the hands of no o..."
10:1210:12, 17 November 2017 diff hist +2,385 N His younger brother, Hiranyaksa, was always ready to satisfy his elder brother by his activities. Hiranyaksa took a club on his shoulder and traveled all over the universe with a fighting spirit just to satisfy Hiranyakasipu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His younger brother, Hiranyaksa, was always ready to satisfy his elder brother by his activities. Hiranyaksa took a club on hi..."
10:0910:09, 17 November 2017 diff hist +3,235 N Hiranyakasipu, was unafraid of death from anyone within the three worlds because he received a benediction from Lord Brahma. He was proud and puffed up due to this benediction and was able to bring all three planetary systems under his control Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The elder child, Hiraṇyakaśipu, was unafraid of death from anyone within the three worlds because he received a benediction..."

15:2115:21, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,267 N Their bodies became so tall that they seemed to kiss the sky with the crests of their gold crowns. They blocked the view of all directions and while walking shook the earth at every step Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their bodies became so tall that they seemed to kiss the sky with the crests of their gold crowns. They blocked the view of al..."
15:1915:19, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,623 N These two demons who appeared in ancient times soon began to exhibit uncommon bodily features; they had steellike frames which began to grow just like two great mountains Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These two demons who appeared in ancient times soon began to exhibit uncommon bodily features; they had steellike frames which..."
15:1615:16, 16 November 2017 diff hist +3,569 N They did not know the secrets of these portents and thought that the dissolution of the universe was at hand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They did not know the secrets of these portents and thought that the dissolution of the universe was at hand"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
15:1415:14, 16 November 2017 diff hist +3,971 N Marking these and many other omens of evil times, everyone but the four sage - sons of Brahma, who were aware of the fall of Jaya and Vijaya and of their birth as Diti's sons, was seized with fear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Marking these and many other omens of evil times, everyone but the four sage - sons of Brahma, who were aware of the fall of J..."
15:0215:02, 16 November 2017 diff hist +1,913 N Misty halos appeared around the sun and the moon during solar and lunar eclipses again and again. Claps of thunder were heard even without clouds, and sounds like those of rattling chariots emerged from the mountain caves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Misty halos appeared around the sun and the moon during solar and lunar eclipses again and again. Claps of thunder were heard..."
14:5814:58, 16 November 2017 diff hist +1,730 N The ocean with its high waves wailed aloud as if stricken with sorrow, and there was a commotion among the creatures inhabiting the ocean. The rivers and lakes were also agitated, and lotuses withered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ocean with its high waves wailed aloud as if stricken with sorrow, and there was a commotion among the creatures inhabitin..."
14:5614:56, 16 November 2017 diff hist +1,611 N The luminaries in the heavens were screened by masses of clouds, in which lightning sometimes flashed as though laughing. Darkness reigned everywhere, and nothing could be seen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The luminaries in the heavens were screened by masses of clouds, in which lightning sometimes flashed as though laughing. Dark..."
14:5314:53, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,319 N There blew winds which were most uninviting to the touch, hissing again and again and uprooting gigantic trees. They had storms for their armies and clouds of dust for their ensigns Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There blew winds which were most uninviting to the touch, hissing again and again and uprooting gigantic trees. They had storm..."
14:4814:48, 16 November 2017 diff hist +1,815 N The virtuous lady Diti had been very apprehensive of trouble to the gods from the children in her womb, and her husband predicted the same. She brought forth twin sons after a full one hundred years of pregnancy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The virtuous lady Diti had been very apprehensive of trouble to the gods from the children in her womb, and her husband predic..."
14:4514:45, 16 November 2017 diff hist +3,315 N Sri Maitreya said: The demigods, the inhabitants of the higher planets, were freed from all fear upon hearing the cause of the darkness explained by Brahma, who was born from Visnu. Thus they all returned to their respective planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Maitreya said: The demigods, the inhabitants of the higher planets, were freed from all fear upon hearing the cause of the..."
14:2814:28, 16 November 2017 diff hist +3,430 N That most ancient person, the Personality of Godhead, will alone come to our rescue. What purpose can we serve on His behalf by deliberating on the subject? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That most ancient person, the Personality of Godhead, will alone come to our rescue. What purpose can we serve on His behalf b..."
14:2314:23, 16 November 2017 diff hist +5,831 N It is the prowess of these twin asuras (demons) that has disturbed you, for it has minimized your power. There is no remedy within my power, however, for it is the Lord Himself who desires to do all this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the prowess of these twin asuras [demons] that has disturbed you, for it has minimized your power. There is no remedy wi..."
14:1814:18, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,760 N Lord Brahma continued: Those two principal doorkeepers (Jaya and Vijaya) of the Personality of Godhead have now entered the womb of Diti, the powerful semen of Kasyapa Muni having covered them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahma continued: Those two principal doorkeepers of the Personality of Godhead have now entered the womb of Diti, the po..."
14:0914:09, 16 November 2017 diff hist +1,625 N Then, as Jaya and Vijaya fell from the Lord's abode, a great roar of disappointment arose from all the demigods, who were sitting in their splendid airplanes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then, as Jaya and Vijaya fell from the Lord's abode, a great roar of disappointment arose from all the demigods, who were sitt..."
13:5813:58, 16 November 2017 diff hist +4,660 N The Lord assured the two Vaikuntha inhabitants, Jaya and Vijaya: By practicing the mystic yoga system in anger, you will be cleansed of the sin of disobeying the brahmanas and within a very short time return to Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord assured the two Vaikuntha inhabitants, Jaya and Vijaya: By practicing the mystic yoga system in anger, you will be cl..."
13:5613:56, 16 November 2017 diff hist +1,837 N This departure from Vaikuntha was foretold by Laksmi, the goddess of fortune. She was very angry because when she left My abode and then returned, you stopped her at the gate while I was sleeping Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This departure from Vaikuntha was foretold by Laksmi, the goddess of fortune. She was very angry because when she left My abod..."
13:5013:50, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,737 N The Lord then said to His attendants, Jaya and Vijaya: Depart this place, but fear not. All glories unto you. Though I am capable of nullifying the brahmanas' curse, I would not do so. On the contrary, it has My approval Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord then said to His attendants, Jaya and Vijaya: Depart this place, but fear not. All glories unto you. Though I am capa..."
13:4513:45, 16 November 2017 diff hist +1,760 N The sages circumambulated the Supreme Lord, offered their obeisances and returned, extremely delighted at learning of the divine opulences of the Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sages circumambulated the Supreme Lord, offered their obeisances and returned, extremely delighted at learning of the divi..."
13:4313:43, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,274 N Lord Brahma said: After seeing the Lord of Vaikuntha, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in the self-illuminated Vaikuntha planet, the sages left that transcendental abode Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahma said: After seeing the Lord of Vaikuntha, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in the self-illuminated Vaikuntha pl..."
13:4013:40, 16 November 2017 diff hist +4,671 N They will be firmly united with Me in thought through mental concentration intensified by anger, and they will return to My presence shortly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They will be firmly united with Me in thought through mental concentration intensified by anger, and they will return to My pr..."
13:3813:38, 16 November 2017 diff hist +4,687 N The Lord replied: O brahmanas, know that the punishment you inflicted on them was originally ordained by Me, and therefore they will fall to a birth in a demoniac family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord replied: O brahmanas, know that the punishment you inflicted on them was originally ordained by Me, and therefore the..."
13:3513:35, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,878 N O Lord, whatever punishment You wish to award to these two innocent persons or also to us we shall accept without duplicity. We understand that we have cursed two faultless persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Lord, whatever punishment You wish to award to these two innocent persons or also to us we shall accept without duplicity. W..."
13:3113:31, 16 November 2017 diff hist +3,541 N Dear Lord, You never want the auspicious path to be destroyed, for You are the reservoir of all goodness. Just to benefit people in general, You destroy the evil element by Your mighty potency Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dear Lord, You never want the auspicious path to be destroyed, for You are the reservoir of all goodness. Just to benefit peop..."
13:2513:25, 16 November 2017 diff hist +5,302 N You are the protector of the highest of the twice-born. If You do not protect them by offering worship & mild words, then certainly the auspicious path of worship will be rejected by people in general, who act on the strength & authority of Your Lordship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Lord, You are the protector of the highest of the twice-born. If You do not protect them by offering worship and mild words,..."
13:1913:19, 16 November 2017 diff hist +4,798 N By Your grace, which is of pure goodness and is the bestower of all blessings, kindly drive away the elements of rajas and tamas for the sake of the demigods and twice-born Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By Your grace, which is of pure goodness and is the bestower of all blessings, kindly drive away the elements of rajas and tam..."
13:1613:16, 16 November 2017 diff hist +4,880 N O Lord, You are the personification of all religion. Therefore You manifest Yourself in three millenniums, and thus You protect this universe, which consists of animate and inanimate beings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Lord, You are the personification of all religion. Therefore You manifest Yourself in three millenniums, and thus You protec..."
13:1313:13, 16 November 2017 diff hist +3,535 N How can You be purified, therefore, by the dust of the path traversed by the brahmanas, and how can You be glorified or made fortunate by the marks of Srivatsa on Your chest? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How can You be purified, therefore, by the dust of the path traversed by the brahmanas, and how can You be glorified or made f..."
13:1113:11, 16 November 2017 diff hist +3,556 N O Lord, You are exceedingly attached to the activities of Your pure devotees, yet You are never attached to the goddesses of fortune who constantly engage in Your transcendental loving service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Lord, You are exceedingly attached to the activities of Your pure devotees, yet You are never attached to the goddesses of f..."
13:0813:08, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,776 N Laksmi, the dust of whose feet is worn on the head by others, waits upon You, as appointed, for she is anxious to secure a place in the abode of the king of bees who hovers on the fresh wreath of tulasi leaves offered at Your feet by some blessed devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goddess of fortune, Lakṣmī, the dust of whose feet is worn on the head by others, waits upon You, as appointed, for she..."
13:0413:04, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,957 N Mystics and transcendentalists, by the mercy of the Lord, cross beyond nescience by ceasing all material desires. It is not possible, therefore, that the Supreme Lord can be favored by others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mystics and transcendentalists, by the mercy of the Lord, cross beyond nescience by ceasing all material desires. It is not po..."
12:5412:54, 16 November 2017 diff hist +3,342 N You are the supreme objective of religious principles, and in our opinion You are inexhaustible and unchangeable eternally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are the supreme objective of religious principles, and in our opinion You are inexhaustible and unchangeable eternally"}}..."
12:5212:52, 16 November 2017 diff hist +3,507 N You are the source of the eternal occupation of all living entities, and by Your multimanifestations of Personalities of Godhead, You have always protected religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are the source of the eternal occupation of all living entities, and by Your multimanifestations of Personalities of Godhe..."
12:4912:49, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,767 N You are the supreme director of the brahminical culture. Your considering the brahmanas to be in the highest position is Your example for teaching others. Actually You are the supreme worshipable Deity, not only for the gods but for the brahmanas also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Lord, You are the supreme director of the brahminical culture. Your considering the brāhmaṇas to be in the highest positi..."
12:4612:46, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,173 N The sages said: O Supreme Personality of Godhead, we are unable to know what You intend for us to do, for even though You are the supreme ruler of all, You speak in our favor as if we had done something good for You Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sages said: O Supreme Personality of Godhead, we are unable to know what You intend for us to do, for even though You are..."
12:4212:42, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,682 N The four brahmana sages were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him, and they experienced a thrill throughout their bodies. They then spoke as follows to the Lord, who had revealed the multiglories of the SP through His internal potency, yogamaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four brāhmaṇa sages were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him, and they experienced a thrill throughout their..."
12:3712:37, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,707 N The Lord's excellent speech was difficult to comprehend because of its momentous import & its most profound significance. The sages heard it with wide-open ears & pondered it as well. But although hearing, they could not understand what He intended to do Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord's excellent speech was difficult to comprehend because of its momentous import and its most profound significance. Th..."
09:2409:24, 16 November 2017 diff hist +1,815 N Brahma continued: Even though the sages had been bitten by the serpent of anger, their souls were not satiated with hearing the Lord's lovely and illuminating speech, which was like a series of Vedic hymns Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahma continued: Even though the sages had been bitten by the serpent of anger, their souls were not satiated with hearing th..."
09:2009:20, 16 November 2017 diff hist +2,853 N I shall therefore deem it a favor done to Me if you order that, although reaping the fruit of their transgression, they may return to My presence soon and the time of their exile from My abode may expire before long Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I shall therefore deem it a favor done to Me if you order that, although reaping the fruit of their transgression, they may re..."

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