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14:3614:36, 20 November 2017 diff hist +5,063 N During that period of penance, the sage Kardama, by worship through devotional service in trance, propitiated the Personality of Godhead, who is the quick bestower of all blessings upon those who flee to Him for protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During that period of penance, the sage Kardama, by worship through devotional service in trance, propitiated the Personality..."
14:3214:32, 20 November 2017 diff hist +3,034 N The great sage Maitreya replied: Commanded by Lord Brahma to beget children in the worlds, the worshipful Kardama Muni practiced penance on the bank of the River Sarasvati for a period of ten thousand years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya replied: Commanded by Lord Brahma to beget children in the worlds, the worshipful Kardama Muni practic..."
14:2914:29, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,225 N O holy sage (Maitreya), tell me how the worshipful Ruci and Daksa, the son of Brahma, generated children after securing as their wives the other two daughters of Svayambhuva Manu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O holy sage, tell me how the worshipful Ruci and Daksa, the son of Brahma, generated children after securing as their wives th..."
14:2714:27, 20 November 2017 diff hist +3,043 N How many offspring did that great yogi beget through the princess, who was endowed with eightfold perfection in the yoga principles? Oh, pray tell me this, for I am eager to hear it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How many offspring did that great yogi beget through the princess, who was endowed with eightfold perfection in the yoga princ..."
14:1914:19, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,052 N O holy brahmana, O sinless one, you have spoken of his daughter, known by the name Devahuti, as the wife of the sage Kardama, the lord of created beings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O holy brahmana, O sinless one, you have spoken of his daughter, known by the name Devahuti, as the wife of the sage Kardama,..."
14:1514:15, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,230 N The two great sons of Svayambhuva Manu - Priyavrata and Uttanapada - ruled the world, consisting of seven islands, just according to religious principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two great sons of Svayambhuva Manu - Priyavrata and Uttanapada - ruled the world, consisting of seven islands, just accord..."
14:1114:11, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,409 N Vidura said: The line of Svayambhuva Manu was most esteemed. O worshipful sage (Maitreya), I beg you - give me an account of this race, whose progeny multiplied through sexual intercourse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura said: The line of Svayambhuva Manu was most esteemed. O worshipful sage, I beg you - give me an account of this race, w..."
14:0714:07, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,708 N To each one of these sons the unborn creator of the universe gave a part of his own body, which was characterized by deep meditation, mental concentration, supernatural power, austerity, adoration and renunciation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To each one of these sons the unborn creator of the universe gave a part of his own body, which was characterized by deep medi..."
14:0214:02, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,744 N Having equipped himself with austere penance, adoration, mental concentration and absorption in devotion, accompanied by dispassion, and having controlled his senses, Brahma, the self-born living creature, evolved great sages as his beloved sons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having equipped himself with austere penance, adoration, mental concentration and absorption in devotion, accompanied by dispa..."
13:5713:57, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,851 N They prayed: O creator of the universe, we are glad; what you have produced is well done. Since ritualistic acts have now been established soundly in this human form, we shall all share the sacrificial oblations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They prayed: O creator of the universe, we are glad; what you have produced is well done. Since ritualistic acts have now been..."
13:5313:53, 20 November 2017 diff hist +1,666 N The self-possessed creator gave them his own human form. On seeing the Manus, those who had been created earlier - the demigods, the Gandharvas and so on - applauded Brahma, the lord of the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The self-possessed creator gave them his own human form. On seeing the Manus, those who had been created earlier - the demigod..."
13:4613:46, 20 November 2017 diff hist +1,795 N One day Brahma, the self-born, the first living creature, felt as if the object of his life had been accomplished. At that time he evolved from his mind the Manus, who promote the welfare activities of the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One day Brahma, the self-born, the first living creature, felt as if the object of his life had been accomplished. At that tim..."
13:3813:38, 20 November 2017 diff hist +1,609 N Once Brahma lay down with his body stretched at full length. He was very concerned that the work of creation had not proceeded apace, and in a sullen mood he gave up that body too Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once Brahma lay down with his body stretched at full length. He was very concerned that the work of creation had not proceeded..."
13:2813:28, 20 November 2017 diff hist +1,631 N Then Lord Brahma, by his ability to be hidden from vision, created the Siddhas and Vidyadharas and gave them that wonderful form of his known as the Antardhana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then Lord Brahma, by his ability to be hidden from vision, created the Siddhas and Vidyadharas and gave them that wonderful fo..."
13:2613:26, 20 November 2017 diff hist +3,980 N It is through the medium of this invisible body that those well versed in the rituals offer oblations to the Sadhyas and Pitas (in the form of their departed ancestors) on the occasion of sraddha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is through the medium of this invisible body that those well versed in the rituals offer oblations to the Sadhyas and Pitas..."
13:2413:24, 20 November 2017 diff hist +3,590 N The Pitas themselves took possession of the invisible body, the source of their existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Pitas themselves took possession of the invisible body, the source of their existence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {..."
13:2113:21, 20 November 2017 diff hist +1,830 N Recognizing himself to be full of desire and energy, the worshipful Brahma, the creator of the living entities, evolved from his own invisible form, from his navel, the hosts of Sadhyas and Pitas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Recognizing himself to be full of desire and energy, the worshipful Brahma, the creator of the living entities, evolved from h..."
03:3003:30, 20 November 2017 diff hist +1,726 N The glorious Brahma next evolved from his sloth the ghosts and fiends, but he closed his eyes when he saw them stand naked with their hair scattered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The glorious Brahma next evolved from his sloth the ghosts and fiends, but he closed his eyes when he saw them stand naked wit..."
03:2103:21, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,203 N Oppressed by the weight of your full-grown breasts, your waist becomes fatigued, and your clear vision grows dull, as it were. Pray braid your comely hair Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Oppressed by the weight of your full-grown breasts, your waist becomes fatigued, and your clear vision grows dull, as it were...."
03:1803:18, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,166 N O beautiful woman, when you strike the bouncing ball against the ground with your hand again and again, your lotus feet do not stay in one place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O beautiful woman, when you strike the bouncing ball against the ground with your hand again and again, your lotus feet do not..."
03:1303:13, 20 November 2017 diff hist +3,504 N Whosoever you may be, O beautiful girl, we are fortunate in being able to see you. While playing with a ball, you have agitated the minds of all onlookers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whosoever you may be, O beautiful girl, we are fortunate in being able to see you. While playing with a ball, you have agitate..."
03:0603:06, 20 November 2017 diff hist +1,760 N The demons praised her: Oh, what a beauty! What rare self-control! What a budding youth! In the midst of us all, who are passionately longing for her, she is moving about like one absolutely free from passion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demons praised her: Oh, what a beauty! What rare self-control! What a budding youth! In the midst of us all, who are passi..."
03:0203:02, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,586 N Adorned with dark tresses, she hid herself, as it were, out of shyness. Upon seeing that girl, the asuras were all infatuated with an appetite for sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Adorned with dark tresses, she hid herself, as it were, out of shyness. Upon seeing that girl, the asuras were all infatuated..."
02:5902:59, 20 November 2017 diff hist +1,959 N Her breasts projected upward because of their clinging to each other, and they were too contiguous to admit any intervening space. She had a shapely nose and beautiful teeth; a lovely smile played on her lips, and she cast a sportful glance at the asuras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Her breasts projected upward because of their clinging to each other, and they were too contiguous to admit any intervening sp..."
02:5502:55, 20 November 2017 diff hist +2,800 N The asuras, who are passionate by nature, dominated as they are by the element of rajas, took it for a damsel, whose lotus feet resounded with the tinkling of anklets, whose eyes were wide with intoxication and whose hips were covered by fine cloth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The asuras, who are passionate by nature, dominated as they are by the element of rajas, took it for a damsel, whose lotus fee..."

16:2016:20, 19 November 2017 diff hist +3,881 N The Lord, who can distinctly see the minds of others, perceived Brahma's distress and said to him: "Cast off this impure body of yours." Thus commanded by the Lord, Brahma cast off his body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, who can distinctly see the minds of others, perceived Brahma's distress and said to him: "Cast off this impure body..."
16:0416:04, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,163 N Lord Brahma, approaching the Lord, addressed Him thus: My Lord, please protect me from these sinful demons, who were created by me under Your order. They are infuriated by an appetite for sex and have come to attack me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahma, approaching the Lord, addressed Him thus: My Lord, please protect me from these sinful demons, who were created b..."
16:0116:01, 19 November 2017 diff hist +4,641 N He approached the Personality of Godhead, who bestows all boons and who dispels the agony of His devotees and of those who take shelter of His lotus feet. He manifests His innumerable transcendental forms for the satisfaction of His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He approached the Personality of Godhead, who bestows all boons and who dispels the agony of His devotees and of those who tak..."
15:5515:55, 19 November 2017 diff hist +1,896 N He then created the chief demigods, who were shining with the glory of goodness. He dropped before them the effulgent form of daytime, and the demigods sportingly took possession of it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He then created the chief demigods, who were shining with the glory of goodness. He dropped before them the effulgent form of..."
15:4415:44, 19 November 2017 diff hist +1,615 N Overpowered by hunger and thirst, they ran to devour Brahma from all sides and cried, "Spare him not! Eat him up!" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Overpowered by hunger and thirst, they ran to devour Brahma from all sides and cried, "Spare him not! Eat him up"}} {{notes|}}..."
15:4115:41, 19 November 2017 diff hist +1,865 N Out of disgust, Brahma threw off the body of ignorance, and taking this opportunity, Yaksas and Raksasas sprang for possession of the body, which continued to exist in the form of night. Night is the source of hunger and thirst Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of disgust, Brahma threw off the body of ignorance, and taking this opportunity, Yaksas and Raksasas sprang for possession..."
15:2415:24, 19 November 2017 diff hist +1,439 N Separately unable to produce the material universe, they combined with the help of the energy of the Supreme Lord and were able to produce a shining egg Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Separately unable to produce the material universe, they combined with the help of the energy of the Supreme Lord and were abl..."
15:2215:22, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,556 N As impelled by the destiny of the jiva, the false ego, which is of three kinds, evolved from the mahat-tattva, in which the element of rajas predominates. From the ego, in turn, evolved many groups of five principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As impelled by the destiny of the jiva, the false ego, which is of three kinds, evolved from the mahat-tattva, in which the el..."
15:1815:18, 19 November 2017 diff hist +4,183 N Maitreya said: When the equilibrium of the combination of the three modes of nature was agitated by the unseen activity of the living entity, by Maha-Visnu and by the force of time, the total material elements were produced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maitreya said: When the equilibrium of the combination of the three modes of nature was agitated by the unseen activity of the..."
15:1415:14, 19 November 2017 diff hist +1,452 N Did they evolve the creation in conjunction with their respective wives, did they remain independent in their action, or did they all jointly produce it? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Did they evolve the creation in conjunction with their respective wives, did they remain independent in their action, or did t..."
15:1215:12, 19 November 2017 diff hist +1,690 N Vidura inquired: How did the Prajapatis (such progenitors of living entities as Marici and Svayambhuva Manu) create according to the instruction of Brahma, and how did they evolve this manifested universe? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura inquired: How did the Prajapatis (such progenitors of living entities as Marici and Svayambhuva Manu) create according..."
15:0915:09, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,460 N Vidura said: Since you know of matters inconceivable to us, tell me, O holy sage, what did Brahma do to create living beings after evolving the Prajapatis, the progenitors of living beings? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura said: Since you know of matters inconceivable to us, tell me, O holy sage, what did Brahma do to create living beings a..."
15:0415:04, 19 November 2017 diff hist +3,476 N Suta Gosvami continued: Vidura, the descendant of Bharata, was delighted to hear the story of the Lord, who, having assumed by His own divine potency the form of a boar, had enacted the sport of lifting the earth from the bottom of the ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sūta Gosvāmī continued: Vidura, the descendant of Bharata, was delighted to hear the story of the Lord, who, having assumed..."
15:0015:00, 19 November 2017 diff hist +1,732 N On being asked to speak by the great sages of Naimisaranya, the son of Romaharsana, Suta Gosvami, whose mind was absorbed in the transcendental pastimes of the Lord, said: Please hear what I shall now speak Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On being asked to speak by the great sages of Naimisaranya, the son of Romaharsana, Suta Gosvami, whose mind was absorbed in t..."
14:5614:56, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,368 N O Suta Gosvami, all good fortune to you! Please narrate the activities of the Lord, which are all magnanimous and worth glorifying. What sort of devotee can be satiated by hearing the nectarean pastimes of the Lord? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Suta Gosvami, all good fortune to you! Please narrate the activities of the Lord, which are all magnanimous and worth glorif..."
14:5214:52, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,419 N The hearing of such narrations is exactly like bathing in the water of the Ganges, for it can free one from all sinful reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The hearing of such narrations is exactly like bathing in the water of the Ganges, for it can free one from all sinful reactio..."
14:5014:50, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,504 N Saunaka inquired about the conversation between Vidura and Maitreya: There must have been many narrations of the spotless pastimes of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saunaka inquired about the conversation between Vidura and Maitreya: There must have been many narrations of the spotless past..."
14:4714:47, 19 November 2017 diff hist +4,505 N Saunaka Rsi therefore asked: What more did Vidura inquire from Maitreya? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saunaka Rsi therefore asked: What more did Vidura inquire from Maitreya"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}} {{..."
14:4414:44, 19 November 2017 diff hist +4,929 N Vidura was purified of all passion by wandering in sacred places, and at last he reached Hardwar, where he met the great sage (Maitreya) who knew the science of spiritual life, and he inquired from him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura was purified of all passion by wandering in sacred places, and at last he reached Hardwar, where he met the great sage..."
14:3214:32, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,904 N Saunaka Rsi inquired about Vidura, who was a great devotee and friend of Lord Krsna and who gave up the company of his elder brother because the latter, along with his sons, played tricks against the desires of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saunaka Rsi inquired about Vidura, who was a great devotee and friend of Lord Krsna and who gave up the company of his elder b..."
14:2214:22, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,798 N One who listens to it (the narration of Lord Varaha killing Hiranaksya) at the last moment of his life is transferred to the supreme abode of the Lord, O dear Saunaka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who listens to it at the last moment of his life is transferred to the supreme abode of the Lord, O dear Śaunaka"}} {{not..."
14:1914:19, 19 November 2017 diff hist +3,063 N This most sacred narrative confers extraordinary merit, wealth, fame, longevity, and all the objects of one's desire. On the field of battle it promotes the strength of one's vital organs and organs of action Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This most sacred narrative confers extraordinary merit, wealth, fame, longevity, and all the objects of one's desire. On the f..."
14:1514:15, 19 November 2017 diff hist +3,340 N Anyone who hears, chants or takes pleasure in the narration of the killing of the Hiranyaksa by the Lord who appeared as the first boar in order to deliver the world, is at once relieved of the results of sinful activities, even the killing of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O brāhmaṇas, anyone who hears, chants, or takes pleasure in the wonderful narration of the killing of the Hiraṇyākṣa d..."
13:5713:57, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,251 N The PG delivered the king of the elephants, who was attacked by an alligator and who meditated upon the lotus feet of the Lord. At that time the female elephants who accompanied him were crying, and the Lord saved them from the impending danger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead delivered the king of the elephants, who was attacked by an alligator and who meditated upon the lo..."
13:5413:54, 19 November 2017 diff hist +2,297 N What to speak of hearing the pastimes of the Lord, whose chest is marked with Srivatsa, people may take transcendental pleasure even in hearing of the works and deeds of the devotees, whose fame is immortal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What to speak of hearing the pastimes of the Lord, whose chest is marked with Srivatsa, people may take transcendental pleasur..."

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