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13:3113:31, 30 November 2017 diff hist +5,118 N Devahuti said: O Supreme Personality of Godhead, kindly explain the characteristics of the Supreme Person and His energies, for both of these are the causes of this manifest and unmanifest creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahuti said: O Supreme Personality of Godhead, kindly explain the characteristics of the Supreme Person and His energies, fo..."
13:2113:21, 30 November 2017 diff hist +3,279 N The feelings of happiness and distress of the soul, who is transcendental by nature, are caused by the spirit soul himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The feelings of happiness and distress of the soul, who is transcendental by nature, are caused by the spirit soul himself"}}..."
13:1913:19, 30 November 2017 diff hist +3,420 N The cause of the conditioned soul's material body and senses, and the senses' presiding deities, the demigods, is the material nature. This is understood by learned men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The cause of the conditioned soul's material body and senses, and the senses' presiding deities, the demigods, is the material..."
13:1513:15, 30 November 2017 diff hist +3,655 N Although the spirit soul does not do anything and is transcendental to such activities, he is thus affected by conditional life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the spirit soul does not do anything and is transcendental to such activities, he is thus affected by conditional lif..."
13:0213:02, 30 November 2017 diff hist +2,663 N The transcendental living entity accepts the influence of material energy as his field of activities because of his forgetfulness, and thus actuated, he wrongly applies the activities to himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of his forgetfulness, the transcendental living entity accepts the influence of material energy as his field of activi..."
12:5712:57, 30 November 2017 diff hist +7,122 N Divided into varieties by her threefold modes, material nature creates the forms of the living entities, and the living entities, seeing this, are illusioned by the knowledge - covering feature of the illusory energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Divided into varieties by her threefold modes, material nature creates the forms of the living entities, and the living entiti..."
12:5412:54, 30 November 2017 diff hist +4,522 N As His pastime, that Supreme Personality of Godhead, the greatest of the great, accepted the subtle material energy, which is invested with three material modes of nature and which is related with Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As His pastime, that Supreme Personality of Godhead, the greatest of the great, accepted the subtle material energy, which is..."
12:5112:51, 30 November 2017 diff hist +8,039 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the Supreme Soul, and He has no beginning. He is transcendental to the material modes of nature and beyond the existence of this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the Supreme Soul, and He has no beginning. He is transcendental to the material modes of..."
12:4612:46, 30 November 2017 diff hist +4,066 N Knowledge is the ultimate perfection of self-realization. I shall explain that knowledge unto you by which the knots of attachment to the material world are cut Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Knowledge is the ultimate perfection of self-realization. I shall explain that knowledge unto you by which the knots of attach..."
12:4412:44, 30 November 2017 diff hist +3,779 N The Personality of Godhead, Kapila, continued: My dear mother, now I shall describe unto you the different categories of the Absolute Truth, knowing which any person can be released from the influence of the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead, Kapila, continued: My dear mother, now I shall describe unto you the different categories of the A..."
12:3812:38, 30 November 2017 diff hist +3,175 N Therefore persons whose minds are fixed on the Lord engage in the intensive practice of devotional service. That is the only means for attainment of the final perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore persons whose minds are fixed on the Lord engage in the intensive practice of devotional service. That is the only m..."

15:3015:30, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,898 N The yogis, equipped with transcendental knowledge & renunciation and engaged in devotional service for their eternal benefit, take shelter of My lotus feet, and since I am the Lord, they are thus eligible to enter into the kingdom of Godhead without fear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogīs, equipped with transcendental knowledge and renunciation and engaged in devotional service for their eternal benefi..."
15:2115:21, 29 November 2017 diff hist +4,644 N It is because of My supremacy that the wind blows, out of fear of Me; the sun shines out of fear of Me, and Indra, sends forth showers out of fear of Me. Fire burns out of fear of Me, and death goes about taking its toll out of fear of Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is because of My supremacy that the wind blows, out of fear of Me; the sun shines out of fear of Me, and the lord of the cl..."
15:1515:15, 29 November 2017 diff hist +6,944 N Thus the devotee who worships Me, gives up all aspirations to be promoted to heavenly planets or to become happy in this world with wealth, children, cattle, home or anything in relationship with the body. I take him to the other side of birth and death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the devotee who worships Me, the all-pervading Lord of the universe, in unflinching devotional service, gives up all aspi..."
15:0915:09, 29 November 2017 diff hist +7,678 N Their (devotees) relative, son, preceptor, benefactor and Supreme Deity, they cannot be deprived of their possessions at any time because they accept Me as their friend Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the devotees accept Me as their friend, their relative, their son, preceptor, benefactor and Supreme Deity, they canno..."
15:0515:05, 29 November 2017 diff hist +7,775 N The Lord continued: My dear mother, devotees who receive such transcendental opulences are never bereft of them; neither weapons nor the change of time can destroy such opulences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord continued: My dear mother, devotees who receive such transcendental opulences are never bereft of them; neither weapo..."
14:5914:59, 29 November 2017 diff hist +4,073 N He does not desire the eight material perfections obtained from mystic yoga, nor does he desire to be elevated to the kingdom of God. Yet even without desiring them, the devotee enjoys, even in this life, all the offered benedictions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He does not desire the eight material perfections obtained from mystic yoga, nor does he desire to be elevated to the kingdom..."
14:5714:57, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,945 N Thus because he is completely absorbed in thought of Me, the devotee does not desire even the highest benediction obtainable in the upper planetary systems, including Satyaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus because he is completely absorbed in thought of Me, the devotee does not desire even the highest benediction obtainable i..."
14:5314:53, 29 November 2017 diff hist +6,188 N Upon seeing the charming forms of the Lord, smiling and attractive, and hearing His very pleasing words, the pure devotee almost loses all other consciousness. His senses are freed from all other engagements, and he becomes absorbed in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon seeing the charming forms of the Lord, smiling and attractive, and hearing His very pleasing words, the pure devotee almo..."
14:4714:47, 29 November 2017 diff hist +6,719 N A pure devotee, who is attached to the activities of devotional service and who always engages in the service of My lotus feet, never desires to become one with Me. Such a devotee, who is unflinchingly engaged, always glorifies My pastimes and activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee, who is attached to the activities of devotional service and who always engages in the service of My lotus feet..."
14:3914:39, 29 November 2017 diff hist +4,868 N Kapila said: The senses are symbolic representations of the demigods, and their natural inclination is to work under the direction of the Vedic injunctions. As the senses are representatives of the demigods, so the mind is the representative of the SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kapila said: The senses are symbolic representations of the demigods, and their natural inclination is to work under the..."
14:3614:36, 29 November 2017 diff hist +1,630 N He described the Sankhya system of philosophy, which is a combination of devotional service and mystic realization, as received by disciplic succession Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He described the Sankhya system of philosophy, which is a combination of devotional service and mystic realization, as receive..."
14:3314:33, 29 November 2017 diff hist +1,767 N Sri Maitreya said: After hearing the statement of His mother, Kapila could understand her purpose, and He became compassionate towards her because of being born of her body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Maitreya said: After hearing the statement of His mother, Kapila could understand her purpose, and He became compassionate..."
14:3014:30, 29 November 2017 diff hist +2,844 N I am a woman. It is very difficult for me to understand the AT because my intelligence is not very great. But if You will kindly explain it to me, even though I am not very intelligent, I can understand it and thereby feel transcendental happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear son, Kapila, after all, I am a woman. It is very difficult for me to understand the Absolute Truth because my intellig..."
14:2514:25, 29 November 2017 diff hist +4,570 N The mystic yoga system, as You have explained, aims at the Supreme Personality of Godhead and is meant for completely ending material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mystic yoga system, as You have explained, aims at the Supreme Personality of Godhead and is meant for completely ending m..."
14:1414:14, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,366 N This process of Krsna consciousness is the easiest process of mystic power; when one is actually situated on that path of devotional service, he is able to control the mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This process of Krsna consciousness is the easiest process of mystic power; when one is actually situated on that path of devo..."
14:1214:12, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,786 N Thus consciously engaged in devotional service in the association of devotees, a person gains distaste for sense gratification, both in this world and in the next, by constantly thinking about the activities of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus consciously engaged in devotional service in the association of devotees, a person gains distaste for sense gratification..."
14:0814:08, 29 November 2017 diff hist +2,155 N On hearing this statement of the Lord, Devahuti inquired: What kind of devotional service is worth developing and practicing to help me easily and immediately attain the service of Your lotus feet? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On hearing this statement of the Lord, Devahuti inquired: What kind of devotional service is worth developing and practicing t..."
14:0114:01, 29 November 2017 diff hist +4,357 N Thus by not engaging in the service of the modes of material nature but by developing KC, knowledge in renunciation, & by practicing yoga, in which the mind is always fixed in DS unto the SPG, one achieves My association in this very life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus by not engaging in the service of the modes of material nature but by developing Kṛṣṇa consciousness, knowledge in..."
13:4813:48, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,883 N By cultivating such knowledge one gradually becomes advanced on the path of liberation, and thereafter he is freed, and his attraction becomes fixed. Then real devotion and devotional service begin Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By cultivating such knowledge one gradually becomes advanced on the path of liberation, and thereafter he is freed, and his at..."
13:4513:45, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,744 N In the association of pure devotees, discussion of the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is very pleasing and satisfying to the ear and the heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the association of pure devotees, discussion of the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is very p..."
13:4113:41, 29 November 2017 diff hist +5,445 N O My mother, O virtuous lady, these are the qualities of great devotees who are free from all attachment. You must seek attachment to such holy men, for this counteracts the pernicious effects of material attachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O My mother, O virtuous lady, these are the qualities of great devotees who are free from all attachment. You must seek attach..."
13:3513:35, 29 November 2017 diff hist +2,931 N Engaged constantly in chanting and hearing about Me, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the sadhus do not suffer from material miseries because they are always filled with thoughts of My pastimes and activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Engaged constantly in chanting and hearing about Me, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the sadhus do not suffer from materia..."
07:4607:46, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,049 N Such a sadhu engages in staunch devotional service to the Lord without deviation. For the sake of the Lord he renounces all other connections, such as family relationships and friendly acquaintances within the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a sadhu engages in staunch devotional service to the Lord without deviation. For the sake of the Lord he renounces all ot..."
07:3007:30, 29 November 2017 diff hist +5,335 N The symptoms of a sadhu are that he is tolerant, merciful and friendly to all living entities. He has no enemies, he is peaceful, he abides by the scriptures, and all his characteristics are sublime Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The symptoms of a sadhu are that he is tolerant, merciful and friendly to all living entities. He has no enemies, he is peacef..."
07:2707:27, 29 November 2017 diff hist +5,249 N Every learned man knows very well that attachment for the material is the greatest entanglement of the spirit soul. But that same attachment, when applied to the self-realized devotees, opens the door of liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every learned man knows very well that attachment for the material is the greatest entanglement of the spirit soul. But that s..."
07:1307:13, 29 November 2017 diff hist +4,506 N Perfection in self-realization cannot be attained by any kind of yogi unless he engages in devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, for that is the only auspicious path Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Perfection in self-realization cannot be attained by any kind of yogi unless he engages in devotional service to the Supreme P..."
07:0807:08, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,750 N In that position of self-realization, by practice of knowledge and renunciation in devotional service, one sees everything in the right perspective; he becomes indifferent to material existence, and the material influence acts less powerfully upon him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In that position of self-realization, by practice of knowledge and renunciation in devotional service, one sees everything in..."
06:5906:59, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,658 N At that time the soul can see himself to be transcendental to material existence and always self-effulgent, never fragmented, although very minute in size Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that time the soul can see himself to be transcendental to material existence and always self-effulgent, never fragmented,..."
06:4906:49, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,322 N When one is completely cleansed of the impurities of lust and greed produced from the false identification of the body as "I" and bodily possessions as "mine," one's mind becomes purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is completely cleansed of the impurities of lust and greed produced from the false identification of the body as "I"..."
06:4506:45, 29 November 2017 diff hist +2,558 N The stage in which the consciousness of the living entity is attracted by the three modes of material nature is called conditional life. But when that same consciousness is attached to the SPG, one is situated in the consciousness of liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The stage in which the consciousness of the living entity is attracted by the three modes of material nature is called conditi..."
06:4006:40, 29 November 2017 diff hist +2,366 N O most pious mother, I shall now explain unto you the ancient yoga system, which I explained formerly to the great sages. It is serviceable and practical in every way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O most pious mother, I shall now explain unto you the ancient yoga system, which I explained formerly to the great sages. It i..."
06:3706:37, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,329 N The yoga system which relates to the Lord and the individual soul, which is meant for the ultimate benefit of the living entity, and which causes detachment from all happiness and distress in the material world, is the highest yoga system Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead answered: The yoga system which relates to the Lord and the individual soul, which is meant for the..."
05:4005:40, 29 November 2017 diff hist +3,857 N After hearing of His mother's uncontaminated desire for transcendental realization, the Lord thanked her within Himself for her questions, and thus, His face smiling, He explained the path of the transcendentalists, who are interested in self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maitreya said: After hearing of His mother's uncontaminated desire for transcendental realization, the Lord thanked her within..."

14:2514:25, 28 November 2017 diff hist +5,144 N I therefore offer my obeisances unto You, who are the greatest of all transcendentalists, and I inquire from You as to the relationship between man and woman and between spirit and matter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I therefore offer my obeisances unto You, who are the greatest of all transcendentalists, and I inquire from You as to the rel..."
14:2314:23, 28 November 2017 diff hist +5,153 N Devahuti continued: I have taken shelter of Your lotus feet because You are the only person of whom to take shelter. You are the ax which can cut the tree of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahuti continued: I have taken shelter of Your lotus feet because You are the only person of whom to take shelter. You are t..."
14:2014:20, 28 November 2017 diff hist +4,583 N Now be pleased, my Lord, to dispel my great delusion. Due to my feeling of false ego, I have been engaged by Your maya and have identified myself with the body and consequent bodily relations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now be pleased, my Lord, to dispel my great delusion. Due to my feeling of false ego, I have been engaged by Your maya and hav..."
14:1714:17, 28 November 2017 diff hist +2,489 N You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the origin and Supreme Lord of all living entities. You have arisen to disseminate the rays of the sun in order to dissipate the darkness of the ignorance of the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the origin and Supreme Lord of all living entities. You have arisen to disseminate..."
14:1414:14, 28 November 2017 diff hist +3,165 N Your Lordship is my only means of getting out of this darkest region of ignorance because You are my transcendental eye, which, by Your mercy only, I have attained after many, many births Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your Lordship is my only means of getting out of this darkest region of ignorance because You are my transcendental eye, which..."
14:1014:10, 28 November 2017 diff hist +2,952 N Devahuti said: I am very sick of the disturbance caused by my material senses, for because of this sense disturbance, my Lord, I have fallen into the abyss of ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahuti said: I am very sick of the disturbance caused by my material senses, for because of this sense disturbance, my Lord,..."

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