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07:4407:44, 1 December 2017 diff hist +4,605 N When the living entity is thus unaffected by the modes of material nature, because he is unchanging and does not claim proprietorship, he remains apart from the reactions of the modes, just as the sun remains aloof from its reflection on water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead Kapila continued: When the living entity is thus unaffected by the modes of material nature, becaus..."
07:3607:36, 1 December 2017 diff hist +4,320 N Therefore, through devotion, detachment and advancement in spiritual knowledge acquired through concentrated devotional service, one should contemplate that Supersoul as present in this very body although simultaneously apart from it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, through devotion, detachment and advancement in spiritual knowledge acquired through concentrated devotional servic..."
07:3207:32, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,640 N When a man is sleeping, all his material assets - namely the vital energy, the senses for recording knowledge, the senses for working, the mind and the intelligence - cannot arouse him. He can be aroused only when the Supersoul helps him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a man is sleeping, all his material assets - namely the vital energy, the senses for recording knowledge, the senses for..."
07:2707:27, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,617 N However, when the inner controller, the deity presiding over consciousness, entered the heart with reason, at that very moment the Cosmic Being arose from the causal waters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, when the inner controller, the deity presiding over consciousness, entered the heart with reason, at that very moment..."
07:2507:25, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,683 N Brahma also entered His heart with intelligence, but even then the Cosmic Being could not be prevailed upon to get up. Lord Rudra also entered His heart with the ego, but even then the Cosmic Being did not stir Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahma also entered His heart with intelligence, but even then the Cosmic Being could not be prevailed upon to get up. Lord Ru..."
07:2307:23, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,628 N The ocean entered His abdomen with hunger and thirst, but the Cosmic Being refused to rise even then. The moon-god entered His heart with the mind, but the Cosmic Being would not be roused Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ocean entered His abdomen with hunger and thirst, but the Cosmic Being refused to rise even then. The moon-god entered His..."
07:0807:08, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,751 N The predominating deities of the skin, herbs and seasoning plants entered the skin of the virat-purusa with the hair of the body, but the Cosmic Being refused to get up even then Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The predominating deities of the skin, herbs and seasoning plants entered the skin of the virat-purusa with the hair of the bo..."
04:2804:28, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,849 N The sun-god entered the eyes of the virat-purusa with the sense of sight, but still the virat-purusa did not get up. Similarly, the predominating deities of the directions entered through His ears with the sense of hearing, but still He did not get up Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sun-god entered the eyes of the virat-purusa with the sense of sight, but still the virat-purusa did not get up. Similarly..."
04:2004:20, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,781 N The god of fire entered His mouth with the organ of speech, but the virat-purusa could not be aroused. Then the god of wind entered His nostrils with the sense of smell, but still the virat-purusa refused to be awakened Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The god of fire entered His mouth with the organ of speech, but the virat-purusa could not be aroused. Then the god of wind en..."
04:1704:17, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,215 N When the demigods and presiding deities of the various senses were thus manifested, they wanted to wake their origin of appearance. But upon failing to do so, they reentered the body of the virat-purusa one after another in order to wake Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the demigods and presiding deities of the various senses were thus manifested, they wanted to wake their origin of appear..."
04:1104:11, 1 December 2017 diff hist +4,270 N After the mind, the moon appeared. Intelligence appeared next, and after intelligence, Lord Brahma appeared. Then the false ego appeared and then Lord Siva, & after the appearance of Lord Siva came consciousness and the deity presiding over consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the mind, the moon appeared. Intelligence appeared next, and after intelligence, Lord Brahmā appeared. Then the false e..."
04:0804:08, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,780 N Next grew feelings of hunger and thirst, and in their wake came the manifestation of the oceans. Then a heart became manifest, and in the wake of the heart the mind appeared Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Next grew feelings of hunger and thirst, and in their wake came the manifestation of the oceans. Then a heart became manifest,..."
04:0304:03, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,079 N The veins of the universal body became manifested and thereafter the red corpuscles, or blood. In their wake came the rivers (the deities presiding over the veins), and then appeared an abdomen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The veins of the universal body became manifested and thereafter the red corpuscles, or blood. In their wake came the rivers (..."
04:0004:00, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,709 N Next the legs became manifested, and with them the process of movement, and after that Lord Visnu appeared Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Next the legs became manifested, and with them the process of movement, and after that Lord Visnu appeared"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
03:5503:55, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,918 N Thereafter the two hands of the universal form of the Lord became manifested, and with them the power of grasping and dropping things, and after that Lord Indra appeared Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thereafter the two hands of the universal form of the Lord became manifested, and with them the power of grasping and dropping..."
03:4803:48, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,042 N Then the universal form of the Lord, the virat-purusa, manifested His skin, and thereupon the hair, mustache and beard appeared. After this all the herbs and drugs became manifested, and then His genitals also appeared Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then the universal form of the Lord, the virat-purusa, manifested His skin, and thereupon the hair, mustache and beard appeare..."
03:4503:45, 1 December 2017 diff hist +3,169 N In the wake of this sense came the sun-god, who presides over it. Next there appeared in Him a pair of ears, and in them the auditory sense and in its wake the Dig-devatas, or the deities who preside over the directions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the wake of this sense came the sun-god, who presides over it. Next there appeared in Him a pair of ears, and in them the a..."
03:4103:41, 1 December 2017 diff hist +3,070 N In the wake of the olfactory sense came the wind-god, who presides over that sense. Thereafter a pair of eyes appeared in the universal form, and in them the sense of sight Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the wake of the olfactory sense came the wind-god, who presides over that sense. Thereafter a pair of eyes appeared in the..."
03:3803:38, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,177 N First of all a mouth appeared in Him, and then came forth the organ of speech, and with it the god of fire, the deity who presides over that organ. Then a pair of nostrils appeared, & in them appeared the olfactory sense, as well as prana, the vital air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First of all a mouth appeared in Him, and then came forth the organ of speech, and with it the god of fire, the deity who pres..."
03:3603:36, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,516 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, the virat-purusa, situated Himself in that golden egg, which was lying on the water, and He divided it into many departments Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, the virat-purusa, situated Himself in that golden egg, which was lying on the water, and H..."
03:2603:26, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,549 N From these seven principles, roused into activity and united by the presence of the Lord, an unintelligent egg arose, from which appeared the celebrated Cosmic Being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From these seven principles, roused into activity and united by the presence of the Lord, an unintelligent egg arose, from whi..."
03:2203:22, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,743 N When all these elements were unmixed, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the origin of creation, along with time, work, and the qualities of the modes of material nature, entered into the universe with the total material energy in seven divisions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When all these elements were unmixed, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the origin of creation, along with time, work, and t..."
03:1903:19, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,317 N Since the cause exists in its effect as well, the characteristics of the former are observed in the latter. That is why the peculiarities of all the elements exist in the earth alone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the cause exists in its effect as well, the characteristics of the former are observed in the latter. That is why the pe..."
03:1603:16, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,542 N Finally, the sense whose object of perception is odor, the distinctive characteristic of earth, is called the sense of smell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Finally, the sense whose object of perception is odor, the distinctive characteristic of earth, is called the sense of smell"}..."
03:1303:13, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,782 N The sense whose object of perception is form, the distinctive characteristic of fire, is the sense of sight. The sense whose object of perception is taste, the distinctive characteristic of water, is known as the sense of taste Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sense whose object of perception is form, the distinctive characteristic of fire, is the sense of sight. The sense whose o..."
03:0803:08, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,560 N The sense whose object of perception is sound is called the auditory sense, and that whose object of perception is touch is called the tactile sense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sense whose object of perception is sound is called the auditory sense, and that whose object of perception is touch is ca..."
03:0503:05, 1 December 2017 diff hist +3,345 N The characteristics of the functions of earth can be perceived by modeling forms of the Supreme Brahman, by constructing places of residence, by preparing pots to contain water, etc. In other words, the earth is the place of sustenance for all elements Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The characteristics of the functions of earth can be perceived by modeling forms of the Supreme Brahman, by constructing place..."
02:5602:56, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,870 N Due to the interaction of water with the taste perception, the subtle element odor evolves under superior arrangement. Thence the earth and the olfactory sense, by which we can variously experience the aroma of the earth, become manifest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to the interaction of water with the taste perception, the subtle element odor evolves under superior arrangement. Thence..."
02:5302:53, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,694 N The characteristics of water are exhibited by its moistening other substances, incessantly supplying itself to reservoirs of water, and refreshing by slaking thirst Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The characteristics of water are exhibited by its moistening other substances, coagulating various mixtures, causing satisfact..."
02:5002:50, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,777 N The characteristics of water are exhibited by its moistening other substances, coagulating various mixtures, causing satisfaction, maintaining life, softening things, driving away heat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The characteristics of water are exhibited by its moistening other substances, coagulating various mixtures, causing satisfact..."
02:4702:47, 1 December 2017 diff hist +1,429 N Although originally one, taste becomes manifold as astringent, sweet, bitter, pungent, sour and salty due to contact with other substances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although originally one, taste becomes manifold as astringent, sweet, bitter, pungent, sour and salty due to contact with othe..."
02:4102:41, 1 December 2017 diff hist +2,289 N Fire is appreciated by its light and by its ability to cook, to digest, to destroy cold, to evaporate, and to give rise to hunger, thirst, eating and drinking Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fire is appreciated by its light and by its ability to cook, to digest, to destroy cold, to evaporate, and to give rise to hun..."

15:3115:31, 30 November 2017 diff hist +2,203 N My dear mother, the characteristics of form are understood by dimension, quality and individuality. The form of fire is appreciated by its effulgence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear mother, the characteristics of form are understood by dimension, quality and individuality. The form of fire is apprec..."
15:2215:22, 30 November 2017 diff hist +2,264 N By interactions of the air and the sensations of touch, one receives different forms according to destiny. By evolution of such forms, there is fire, and the eye sees different forms in color Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By interactions of the air and the sensations of touch, one receives different forms according to destiny. By evolution of suc..."
15:2015:20, 30 November 2017 diff hist +2,967 N The action of the air is exhibited in movements, mixing, allowing approach to the objects of sound and other sense perceptions, and providing for the proper functioning of all other senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The action of the air is exhibited in movements, mixing, allowing approach to the objects of sound and other sense perceptions..."
15:1815:18, 30 November 2017 diff hist +1,698 N Softness and hardness and cold and heat are the distinguishing attributes of touch, which is characterized as the subtle form of air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Softness and hardness and cold and heat are the distinguishing attributes of touch, which is characterized as the subtle form..."
15:0915:09, 30 November 2017 diff hist +3,410 N The activities and characteristics of the ethereal element can be observed as accommodation for the room for the external and internal existences of all living entities, namely the field of activities of the vital air, the senses and the mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The activities and characteristics of the ethereal element can be observed as accommodation for the room for the external and..."
15:0215:02, 30 November 2017 diff hist +4,507 N Persons who are learned and who have true knowledge define sound as that which conveys the idea of an object, indicates the presence of a speaker screened from our view and constitutes the subtle form of ether Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons who are learned and who have true knowledge define sound as that which conveys the idea of an object, indicates the pr..."
14:5414:54, 30 November 2017 diff hist +2,226 N By transformation of the false ego in passion, intelligence takes birth, O virtuous lady. The functions of intelligence are to help in ascertaining the nature of objects when they come into view, and to help the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By transformation of the false ego in passion, intelligence takes birth, O virtuous lady. The functions of intelligence are to..."
14:4814:48, 30 November 2017 diff hist +2,730 N The mind of the living entity is known by the name of Lord Aniruddha, the supreme ruler of the senses. He possesses a bluish-black form resembling a lotus flower growing in the autumn. He is found slowly by the yogis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mind of the living entity is known by the name of Lord Aniruddha, the supreme ruler of the senses. He possesses a bluish-b..."
14:4514:45, 30 November 2017 diff hist +2,330 N From the false ego of goodness, another transformation takes place. From this evolves the mind, whose thoughts and reflections give rise to desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the false ego of goodness, another transformation takes place. From this evolves the mind, whose thoughts and reflections..."
14:1614:16, 30 November 2017 diff hist +2,843 N Thus, after manifesting variegatedness, the effulgent mahat-tattva, which contains all the universes within itself, which is the root of all cosmic manifestations, swallows the darkness that covered the effulgence at the time of dissolution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus, after manifesting variegatedness, the effulgent mahat-tattva, which contains all the universes within itself, which is t..."
14:1214:12, 30 November 2017 diff hist +4,476 N After the SPG impregnates material nature with His internal potency, material nature delivers the sum total of the cosmic intelligence (Hiranmaya). This takes place in material nature when she is agitated by the destinations of the conditioned souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the Supreme Personality of Godhead impregnates material nature with His internal potency, material nature delivers the s..."
14:0414:04, 30 November 2017 diff hist +4,603 N By exhibiting His potencies, the Supreme Personality of Godhead adjusts all these different elements, keeping Himself within as the Supersoul and without as time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By exhibiting His potencies, the Supreme Personality of Godhead adjusts all these different elements, keeping Himself within a..."
14:0114:01, 30 November 2017 diff hist +3,387 N My dear mother, O daughter of Svayambhuva Manu, the time factor, as I have explained, is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, from whom the creation begins as a result of the agitation of the neutral, unmanifested nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear mother, O daughter of Svayambhuva Manu, the time factor, as I have explained, is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, f..."
13:5213:52, 30 November 2017 diff hist +3,518 N The influence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is felt in the time factor, which causes fear of death due to the false ego of the deluded soul who has contacted material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The influence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is felt in the time factor, which causes fear of death due to the false eg..."
13:4913:49, 30 November 2017 diff hist +2,368 N All these are considered the qualified Brahman. The mixing element, which is known as time, is counted as the twenty-fifth element Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these are considered the qualified Brahman. The mixing element, which is known as time, is counted as the twenty-fifth ele..."
13:4513:45, 30 November 2017 diff hist +1,875 N The senses for acquiring knowledge and the organs for action number ten, the active organ for speaking, the active organs for working, and those for traveling, generating and evacuating Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The senses for acquiring knowledge and the organs for action number ten, namely the auditory sense, the sense of taste, the ta..."
13:4113:41, 30 November 2017 diff hist +1,831 N The senses for acquiring knowledge and the organs for action number ten, namely the auditory sense, the sense of taste, the tactile sense, the sense of sight, the sense of smell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The senses for acquiring knowledge and the organs for action number ten, namely the auditory sense, the sense of taste, the ta..."
13:3513:35, 30 November 2017 diff hist +3,410 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: The unmanifested eternal combination of the three modes is the cause of the manifest state and is called pradhana. It is called prakrti when in the manifested stage of existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: The unmanifested eternal combination of the three modes is the cause of the manifest..."

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