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06:4606:46, 3 December 2017 diff hist +3,552 N His nose is prominent, and His crystal-clear cheeks are illuminated by the oscillation of His glittering alligator-shaped earrings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His nose is prominent, and His crystal-clear cheeks are illuminated by the oscillation of His glittering alligator-shaped earr..."
06:3706:37, 3 December 2017 diff hist +3,723 N The yogi should then meditate on the lotuslike countenance of the Lord, who presents His different forms in this world out of compassion for the anxious devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogi should then meditate on the lotuslike countenance of the Lord, who presents His different forms in this world out of..."
06:3406:34, 3 December 2017 diff hist +4,140 N One should meditate upon the pearl necklace on the Lord's neck, which is considered to represent the pure living entities who are always engaged in His service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogī should meditate upon His club, which is named Kaumodakī and is very dear to Him. This club smashes the demons, who..."
06:3206:32, 3 December 2017 diff hist +4,104 N One should also concentrate on the nice garland on the neck of the Lord, which is always surrounded by bumblebees, with their nice buzzing sound Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogī should meditate upon His club, which is named Kaumodakī and is very dear to Him. This club smashes the demons, who..."
06:2406:24, 3 December 2017 diff hist +2,994 N He should also duly contemplate the Lord's discus, the Sudarsana cakra, which contains one thousand spokes and a dazzling luster, as well as the conch, which looks like a swan in His lotuslike palm Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should also duly contemplate the Lord's discus, the Sudarsana cakra, which contains one thousand spokes and a dazzling lust..."
06:1906:19, 3 December 2017 diff hist +2,897 N The yogi should further meditate upon the Lord's four arms, which are the source of all the powers of the demigods who control the various functions of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogi should further meditate upon the Lord's four arms, which are the source of all the powers of the demigods who control..."
06:1506:15, 3 December 2017 diff hist +4,284 N The yogi should then imprint on his mind the neck of the Personality of Godhead, who is adored by the entire universe. The neck of the Lord serves to enhance the beauty of the Kaustubha gem, which hangs on His chest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogi should then imprint on his mind the neck of the Personality of Godhead, who is adored by the entire universe. The nec..."
06:0606:06, 3 December 2017 diff hist +4,320 N The yogi should then meditate on the chest of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the abode of goddess Maha-Laksmi. The Lord's chest is the source of all transcendental pleasure for the mind and full satisfaction for the eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogi should then meditate on the chest of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the abode of goddess Maha-Laksmi. The Lord's..."
06:0206:02, 3 December 2017 diff hist +3,804 N In the same way, the yogi should concentrate his mind on the Lord's nipples, which resemble a pair of most exquisite emeralds and which appear whitish because of the rays of the milk-white pearl necklaces adorning His chest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the same way, the yogi should concentrate his mind on the Lord's nipples, which resemble a pair of most exquisite emeralds..."
05:5905:59, 3 December 2017 diff hist +3,786 N The yogi should then meditate on His moonlike navel in the center of His abdomen. From His navel, which is the foundation of the entire universe, sprang the lotus stem containing all the different planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogi should then meditate on His moonlike navel in the center of His abdomen. From His navel, which is the foundation of t..."
05:5405:54, 3 December 2017 diff hist +2,932 N The Lord's thighs are whitish blue, like the luster of the linseed flower, and appear most graceful when the Lord is carried on the shoulders of Garuda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord's thighs are whitish blue, like the luster of the linseed flower, and appear most graceful when the Lord is carried o..."
05:4905:49, 3 December 2017 diff hist +2,796 N Next, the yogi should fix his mind in meditation on the Personality of Godhead's thighs, the storehouse of all energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Next, the yogi should fix his mind in meditation on the Personality of Godhead's thighs, the storehouse of all energy"}} {{not..."
05:3805:38, 3 December 2017 diff hist +3,522 N She can always be found massaging the legs and thighs of the transcendental Lord, very carefully serving Him in this way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She can always be found massaging the legs and thighs of the transcendental Lord, very carefully serving Him in this way"}} {{..."
05:3605:36, 3 December 2017 diff hist +3,944 N The yogi should fix in his heart the activities of Laksmi, the goddess of fortune, who is worshiped by all demigods and is the mother of the supreme person, Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogi should fix in his heart the activities of Laksmi, the goddess of fortune, who is worshiped by all demigods and is the..."
05:2605:26, 3 December 2017 diff hist +2,549 N In fixing his mind on the eternal form of the Lord, the yogi should not take a collective view of all His limbs, but should fix the mind on each individual limb of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In fixing his mind on the eternal form of the Lord, the yogi should not take a collective view of all His limbs, but should fi..."
05:2105:21, 3 December 2017 diff hist +3,226 N Thus always merged in devotional service, the yogi visualizes the Lord standing, moving, lying down or sitting within him, for the pastimes of the Supreme Lord are always beautiful and attractive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus always merged in devotional service, the yogi visualizes the Lord standing, moving, lying down or sitting within him, for..."

16:2116:21, 2 December 2017 diff hist +5,523 N The glory of the Lord is always worth singing, for His glories enhance the glories of His devotees. One should therefore meditate upon the SPG and upon His devotees. One should meditate on the eternal form of the Lord until the mind becomes fixed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The glory of the Lord is always worth singing, for His glories enhance the glories of His devotees. One should therefore medit..."
16:1016:10, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,236 N He also wears around His neck a garland of attractive sylvan flowers, & a swarm of bees, intoxicated by its delicious fragrance, hums about the garland. He is further superbly adorned with a pearl necklace, a crown & pairs of armlets, bracelets & anklets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also wears around His neck a garland of attractive sylvan flowers, and a swarm of bees, intoxicated by its delicious fragra..."
15:5615:56, 2 December 2017 diff hist +2,485 N When the mind is perfectly purified by this practice of yoga, one should concentrate on the tip of the nose with half-closed eyes and see the form of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the mind is perfectly purified by this practice of yoga, one should concentrate on the tip of the nose with half-closed e..."
15:5315:53, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,769 N By restraining the senses one can free himself from material association, and by meditating on the Supreme Personality of Godhead one can become free from the three modes of material attachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By restraining the senses one can free himself from material association, and by meditating on the Supreme Personality of Godh..."
15:4915:49, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,780 N By practicing the process of pranayama, one can eradicate the contamination of his physiological condition, and by concentrating the mind one can become free from all sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By practicing the process of pranayama, one can eradicate the contamination of his physiological condition, and by concentrati..."
15:4615:46, 2 December 2017 diff hist +2,444 N The yogis who practice such breathing exercises are very soon freed from all mental disturbances, just as gold, when put into fire and fanned with air, becomes free from all impurities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogis who practice such breathing exercises are very soon freed from all mental disturbances, just as gold, when put into..."
15:4215:42, 2 December 2017 diff hist +5,382 N The yogi should clear the passage of vital air by breathing in the following manner: first he should inhale very deeply, then hold the breath in, and finally exhale. This is done so that the mind may become steady and free from external disturbances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogī should clear the passage of vital air by breathing in the following manner: first he should inhale very deeply, then..."
15:3815:38, 2 December 2017 diff hist +2,231 N After controlling one's mind and sitting postures, one should spread a seat in a secluded and sanctified place, sit there in an easy posture, keeping the body erect, and practice breath control Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After controlling one's mind and sitting postures, one should spread a seat in a secluded and sanctified place, sit there in a..."
15:3515:35, 2 December 2017 diff hist +2,826 N By these processes, or any other true process, one must control the contaminated, unbridled mind, which is always attracted by material enjoyment, and thus fix himself in thought of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By these processes, or any other true process, one must control the contaminated, unbridled mind, which is always attracted by..."
15:3215:32, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,409 N Fixing the vital air and the mind in one of the six circles of vital air circulation within the body, thus concentrating one's mind on the transcendental pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is called samadhi, or samadhana, of the mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fixing the vital air and the mind in one of the six circles of vital air circulation within the body, thus concentrating one's..."
15:2315:23, 2 December 2017 diff hist +4,241 N He should abstain from sex life, perform austerity, be clean, study the Vedas and worship the supreme form of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should abstain from sex life, perform austerity, be clean, study the Vedas and worship the supreme form of the Supreme Pers..."
15:1215:12, 2 December 2017 diff hist +4,058 N My dear mother, O daughter of the King, now I shall explain to you the system of yoga, the object of which is to concentrate the mind. By practicing this system one can become joyful and progressively advance towards the path of the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead said: My dear mother, O daughter of the King, now I shall explain to you the system of yoga, the ob..."
15:0215:02, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,129 N When a perfect yogi's attention is no longer attracted to the by-products of mystic powers, which are manifestations of the external energy, his progress towards Me becomes unlimited, and thus the power of death cannot overcome him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a perfect yogi's attention is no longer attracted to the by-products of mystic powers, which are manifestations of the ex..."
14:5814:58, 2 December 2017 diff hist +5,888 N That is the ultimate perfectional goal of the living entity. After giving up the present material body, the mystic devotee goes to that transcendental abode and never comes back Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the ultimate perfectional goal of the living entity. After giving up the present material body, the mystic devotee goe..."
14:4514:45, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,955 N When a person thus engages in DS and self-realization for many, many years and births, he becomes completely reluctant to enjoy any one of the material planets, even up to the highest planet, which is known as Brahmaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person thus engages in devotional service and self-realization for many, many years and births, he becomes completely r..."
14:4314:43, 2 December 2017 diff hist +4,201 N The influence of material nature cannot harm an enlightened soul, even though he engages in material activities, because he knows the truth of the Absolute, and his mind is fixed on the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The influence of material nature cannot harm an enlightened soul, even though he engages in material activities, because he kn..."
14:3014:30, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,455 N By discovering the faultiness of his desiring to lord it over material nature and by therefore giving it up, the living entity becomes independent and stands in his own glory Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By discovering the faultiness of his desiring to lord it over material nature and by therefore giving it up, the living entity..."
14:2614:26, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,402 N This devotional service has to be performed strongly in perfect knowledge and with transcendental vision. One must be strongly renounced and must engage in austerity and perform mystic yoga in order to be firmly fixed in self-absorption Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This devotional service has to be performed strongly in perfect knowledge and with transcendental vision. One must be strongly..."
14:2314:23, 2 December 2017 diff hist +6,530 N One can get liberation by seriously discharging devotional service unto Me and thereby hearing for a long time about Me or from Me. By thus executing one's prescribed duties, there will be no reaction, & one will be freed from the contamination of matter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: One can get liberation by seriously discharging devotional service unto Me and thereb..."
14:1214:12, 2 December 2017 diff hist +1,890 N As there is no separate existence of the earth and its aroma or of water and its taste, there cannot be any separate existence of intelligence and consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As there is no separate existence of the earth and its aroma or of water and its taste, there cannot be any separate existence..."
14:1014:10, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,029 N Sri Devahuti inquired: My dear brahmana, does material nature ever give release to the spirit soul? Since one is attracted to the other eternally, how is their separation possible? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Devahuti inquired: My dear brahmana, does material nature ever give release to the spirit soul? Since one is attracted to..."
14:0714:07, 2 December 2017 diff hist +4,018 N When, by mature understanding, one can realize his individuality, then the situation he accepts under false ego becomes manifest to him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When, by mature understanding, one can realize his individuality, then the situation he accepts under false ego becomes manife..."
14:0314:03, 2 December 2017 diff hist +3,571 N The living entity can vividly feel his existence as the seer but because of the disappearance of the ego during the state of deep sleep he falsely takes himself to be lost like a man who has lost his fortune & feels distressed thinking himself to be lost Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity can vividly feel his existence as the seer, but because of the disappearance of the ego during the state of..."
14:0014:00, 2 December 2017 diff hist +4,002 N Although a devotee appears to be merged in the five material elements, the objects of material enjoyment, the material senses and material mind and intelligence, he is understood to be awake and to be freed from the false ego Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although a devotee appears to be merged in the five material elements, the objects of material enjoyment, the material senses..."
13:5113:51, 2 December 2017 diff hist +4,126 N The self-realized soul is thus reflected first in the threefold ego and then in the body, senses and mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The self-realized soul is thus reflected first in the threefold ego and then in the body, senses and mind"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
13:4913:49, 2 December 2017 diff hist +2,668 N The presence of the Supreme Lord can be realized just as the sun is realized first as a reflection on water, and again as a second reflection on the wall of a room, although the sun itself is situated in the sky Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The presence of the Supreme Lord can be realized just as the sun is realized first as a reflection on water, and again as a se..."
13:4713:47, 2 December 2017 diff hist +2,530 N He (the Lord) is the support of the material cause and He enters into everything. He is absolute, one without a second, and He is the eyes of the illusory energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is the support of the material cause and He enters into everything. He is absolute, one without a second, and He is the eye..."
13:3713:37, 2 December 2017 diff hist +2,230 N One's seeing power should be increased through knowledge of spirit and matter, and one should not unnecessarily identify himself with the body and thus become attracted by bodily relationships Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One's seeing power should be increased through knowledge of spirit and matter, and one should not unnecessarily identify himse..."

08:2508:25, 1 December 2017 diff hist +4,586 N In executing DS, one has to see every living entity equally, without enmity towards anyone yet without intimate connections with anyone. One has to observe celibacy, be grave and execute his eternal activities, offering the results to the SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In executing devotional service, one has to see every living entity equally, without enmity towards anyone yet without intimat..."
08:1908:19, 1 December 2017 diff hist +4,798 N One has to become faithful by practicing the controlling process of the yoga system and must elevate himself to the platform of unalloyed devotional service by chanting and hearing about Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to become faithful by practicing the controlling process of the yoga system and must elevate himself to the platform o..."
08:1208:12, 1 December 2017 diff hist +4,947 N It is the duty of every conditioned soul to engage his polluted consciousness, which is now attached to material enjoyment, in very serious devotional service with detachment. Thus his mind and consciousness will be under full control Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of every conditioned soul to engage his polluted consciousness, which is now attached to material enjoyment, in..."
08:0108:01, 1 December 2017 diff hist +4,311 N Actually a living entity is transcendental to material existence, but because of his mentality of lording it over material nature, his material existential condition does not cease, and just as in a dream, he is affected by all sorts of disadvantages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually a living entity is transcendental to material existence, but because of his mentality of lording it over material nat..."
07:5807:58, 1 December 2017 diff hist +3,619 N The conditioned soul transmigrates into different species of life, higher & lower, because of his association with the modes of material nature. Unless he is relieved of material activities, he has to accept this position because of his faulty work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned soul therefore transmigrates into different species of life, higher and lower, because of his association with..."
07:5207:52, 1 December 2017 diff hist +3,457 N When the soul is under the spell of material nature and false ego, identifying his body as the self, he becomes absorbed in material activities, and by the influence of false ego he thinks that he is the proprietor of everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the soul is under the spell of material nature and false ego, identifying his body as the self, he becomes absorbed in ma..."

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