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05:0705:07, 9 December 2017 diff hist +5,617 N These sins are like the dried leaves of creepers beneath a bamboo tree, which may be burned by fire although their roots remain to grow again at the first opportunity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These sins are like the dried leaves of creepers beneath a bamboo tree, which may be burned by fire although their roots remai..."
05:0505:05, 9 December 2017 diff hist +5,438 N Thus a sober and faithful person who knows the religious principles is temporarily purified of all sins performed with his body, words and mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus a sober and faithful person who knows the religious principles is temporarily purified of all sins performed with his bod..."
04:5004:50, 9 December 2017 diff hist +2,995 N If one follows the regulative principles of knowledge, he gradually progresses toward liberation from material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, if one follows the regulative principles of knowledge, he gradually progresses toward liberation from material cont..."
04:4804:48, 9 December 2017 diff hist +3,171 N My dear King, if a diseased person eats the pure, uncontaminated food prescribed by a physician, he is gradually cured, and the infection of disease can no longer touch him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King, if a diseased person eats the pure, uncontaminated food prescribed by a physician, he is gradually cured, and th..."
04:4604:46, 9 December 2017 diff hist +3,909 N Therefore real atonement is enlightenment in perfect knowledge, Vedanta, by which one understands the Supreme Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore real atonement is enlightenment in perfect knowledge, Vedanta, by which one understands the Supreme Absolute Truth"}..."
04:4004:40, 9 December 2017 diff hist +4,198 N Sukadeva Gosvami, the son of Vedavyasa, answered: My dear King, since acts meant to neutralize impious actions are also fruitive, they will not release one from the tendency to act fruitively Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami, the son of Vedavyasa, answered: My dear King, since acts meant to neutralize impious actions are also fruiti..."

11:5611:56, 8 December 2017 diff hist +2,306 N It is like the bathing of an elephant, for an elephant cleanses itself by taking a full bath, but then throws dust over its head and body as soon as it returns to the land Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is like the bathing of an elephant, for an elephant cleanses itself by taking a full bath, but then throws dust over its he..."
11:5411:54, 8 December 2017 diff hist +2,395 N Sometimes one who is very alert so as not to commit sinful acts is victimized by sinful life again. I therefore consider this process of repeated sinning and atoning to be useless Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes one who is very alert so as not to commit sinful acts is victimized by sinful life again. I therefore consider this..."
11:4611:46, 8 December 2017 diff hist +3,036 N Nevertheless, in spite of such knowledge, one is forced to commit sins again and again, even after performing acts of atonement. Therefore, what is the value of such atonement? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nevertheless, in spite of such knowledge, one is forced to commit sins again and again, even after performing acts of atonemen..."
11:4011:40, 8 December 2017 diff hist +3,007 N As an expert physician diagnoses and treats a disease according to its gravity, one should undergo atonement according to the severity of one's sins Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As an expert physician diagnoses and treats a disease according to its gravity, one should undergo atonement according to the..."
11:3511:35, 8 December 2017 diff hist +3,353 N Before one's next death comes, as long as one's body is strong enough, one should quickly adopt the process of atonement according to sastra; otherwise one's time will be lost, and the reactions of his sins will increase Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, before one's next death comes, as long as one's body is strong enough, one should quickly adopt the process of aton..."
11:2711:27, 8 December 2017 diff hist +3,596 N O greatly fortunate and opulent Sukadeva Gosvami, now kindly tell me how human beings may be saved from having to enter hellish conditions in which they suffer terrible pains Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O greatly fortunate and opulent Sukadeva Gosvami, now kindly tell me how human beings may be saved from having to enter hellis..."
11:1411:14, 8 December 2017 diff hist +4,072 N These are divided among this planet earth, the luminaries in the sky and the lower planetary systems. You (Sukadeva) have very clearly described these planets and the living entities who live on them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are divided among this planet earth, the luminaries in the sky and the lower planetary systems. You have very clearly de..."
11:0911:09, 8 December 2017 diff hist +1,952 N You have also described (at the end of the Fifth Canto) the varieties of hellish life that result from impious activities & you have described (in the Fourth Canto) the first manvantara, which was presided over by Svayambhuva Manu, the son of Lord Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have also described (at the end of the Fifth Canto) the varieties of hellish life that result from impious activities, and..."
11:0311:03, 8 December 2017 diff hist +4,467 N By following these inclinations he traverses the path called pravrtti-marga, by which one may be elevated to the heavenly planets, as you have already described (in the Third Canto) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By following these inclinations he traverses the path called pravṛtti-mārga, by which one may be elevated to the heavenly p..."
10:5910:59, 8 December 2017 diff hist +6,148 N By following that path, one is certainly elevated gradually to the highest planetary system, Brahmaloka, from which one is promoted to the spiritual world along with Lord Brahma. Thus one's repetition of birth and death in the material world ceases Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By following that path, one is certainly elevated gradually to the highest planetary system, Brahmaloka, from which one is pro..."
10:5510:55, 8 December 2017 diff hist +5,686 N Maharaja Pariksit said: O my lord, O Sukadeva Gosvami, you have already described (in the Second Canto) the path of liberation (nivrtti-marga) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit said: O my lord, O Śukadeva Gosvāmī, you have already described [in the Second Canto] the path of li..."
10:4510:45, 8 December 2017 diff hist +2,586 N The description of the dealings of Kapiladeva and His mother is very confidential, and anyone who hears or reads this narration becomes a devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is carried by Garuda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The description of the dealings of Kapiladeva and His mother is very confidential, and anyone who hears or reads this narratio..."
10:4010:40, 8 December 2017 diff hist +1,652 N My dear son, since you (Vidura) have inquired from me (Maitreya), I have answered. O sinless one, the descriptions of Kapiladeva and His mother and their activities are the purest of all pure discourses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear son, since you have inquired from me, I have answered. O sinless one, the descriptions of Kapiladeva and His mother an..."
10:3610:36, 8 December 2017 diff hist +1,705 N Even now Kapila Muni is staying there in trance for the deliverance of the conditioned souls in the three worlds, and all the acaryas, or great teachers, of the system of Sankhya philosophy are worshiping Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even now Kapila Muni is staying there in trance for the deliverance of the conditioned souls in the three worlds, and all the..."
03:2903:29, 8 December 2017 diff hist +2,784 N While He was passing in the northern direction all the celestial denizens known as Caranas & Gandharvas, as well as the munis & the damsels of the heavenly planets, prayed & offered Him all respects. The ocean offered Him oblations & a place of residence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While He was passing in the northern direction, all the celestial denizens known as Cāraṇas and Gandharvas, as well as the..."
03:2103:21, 8 December 2017 diff hist +1,519 N My dear Vidura, the great sage Kapila, the Personality of Godhead, left His father's hermitage with the permission of His mother and went towards the northeast Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Vidura, the great sage Kapila, the Personality of Godhead, left His father's hermitage with the permission of His moth..."
03:1203:12, 8 December 2017 diff hist +1,959 N Dear Vidura, the material elements of her body have melted into water & are now a flowing river, which is the most sacred of all rivers. Anyone who bathes in that river also attains perfection, & therefore all persons who desire perfection go bathe there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dear Vidura, the material elements of her body have melted into water and are now a flowing river, which is the most sacred of..."
03:0903:09, 8 December 2017 diff hist +1,498 N The place where Devahuti achieved her perfection, my dear Vidura, is understood to be a most sacred spot. It is known all over the three worlds as Siddhapada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The place where Devahuti achieved her perfection, my dear Vidura, is understood to be a most sacred spot. It is known all over..."
03:0503:05, 8 December 2017 diff hist +3,329 N My dear Vidura, by following the principles instructed by Kapila, Devahuti soon became liberated from material bondage, and she achieved the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as Supersoul, without difficulty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Vidura, by following the principles instructed by Kapila, Devahuti soon became liberated from material bondage, and sh..."
03:0203:02, 8 December 2017 diff hist +2,307 N She was not aware that her hair was sometimes loosened or her garments were disarrayed, because she was always absorbed in the thought of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because she was always absorbed in the thought of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, she was not aware that her hair was some..."
02:5702:57, 8 December 2017 diff hist +2,763 N Her body was being taken care of by the spiritual damsels created by her husband, Kardama, and since she had no mental anxiety at that time, her body did not become thin. She appeared just like a fire surrounded by smoke Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Her body was being taken care of by the spiritual damsels created by her husband, Kardama, and since she had no mental anxiety..."
02:5202:52, 8 December 2017 diff hist +8,665 N As a Brahman-realized soul, she was freed from the designations of the materialistic concept of life. Thus all material pangs disappeared, and she attained transcendental bliss Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a Brahman-realized soul, she was freed from the designations of the materialistic concept of life. Thus all material pangs..."
02:4902:49, 8 December 2017 diff hist +8,421 N Her mind became completely engaged in the Supreme Lord, and she automatically realized the knowledge of the impersonal Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Her mind became completely engaged in the Supreme Lord, and she automatically realized the knowledge of the impersonal Brahman..."
02:4602:46, 8 December 2017 diff hist +2,035 N She became situated in knowledge due to realization of the Absolute Truth, her heart became purified, she became fully absorbed in meditation upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and all misgivings due to the modes of material nature disappeared Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She became situated in knowledge due to realization of the Absolute Truth, her heart became purified, she became fully absorbe..."
02:4302:43, 8 December 2017 diff hist +1,661 N She did so with serious engagement in devotional service. Because she was strong in renunciation, she accepted only the necessities of the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She did so with serious engagement in devotional service. Because she was strong in renunciation, she accepted only the necess..."
02:4002:40, 8 December 2017 diff hist +1,780 N Thereafter, having heard with great eagerness and in all detail from her son, Kapiladeva, the eternally smiling Personality of Godhead, Devahuti began to meditate constantly upon the Visnu form of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thereafter, having heard with great eagerness and in all detail from her son, Kapiladeva, the eternally smiling Personality of..."
02:3702:37, 8 December 2017 diff hist +3,172 N O Vidura, thus always meditating upon her son, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Kapiladeva, she very soon became unattached to her nicely decorated home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Vidura, thus always meditating upon her son, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Kapiladeva, she very soon became unattached..."

16:2516:25, 7 December 2017 diff hist +3,647 N Although she knew all the truths of life and death, and although her heart was cleansed of all dirt, she was very aggrieved at the loss of her son, just as a cow is affected when her calf dies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although she knew all the truths of life and death, and although her heart was cleansed of all dirt, she was very aggrieved at..."
16:2216:22, 7 December 2017 diff hist +3,324 N Devahuti's husband had already left home and accepted the renounced order of life, and then her only son, Kapila, left home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahuti's husband had already left home and accepted the renounced order of life, and then her only son, Kapila, left home"}}..."
16:1816:18, 7 December 2017 diff hist +2,878 N Although her position was unique from all points of view, saintly Devahuti, in spite of all her possessions, which were envied even by the ladies of the heavenly planets, gave up all such comforts. She was only sorry that her son was separated from her Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although her position was unique from all points of view, saintly Devahūti, in spite of all her possessions, which were envie..."
16:0716:07, 7 December 2017 diff hist +1,782 N The compound of the main household was surrounded by beautiful gardens, with sweet, fragrant flowers and many trees which produced fresh fruit and were tall and beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The compound of the main household was surrounded by beautiful gardens, with sweet, fragrant flowers and many trees which prod..."
15:5415:54, 7 December 2017 diff hist +2,913 N The walls of the house were made of first-class marble, decorated with valuable jewels. There was no need of light, for the household was illuminated by the rays of these jewels. The female members of the household were all amply decorated with jewelry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The walls of the house were made of first-class marble, decorated with valuable jewels. There was no need of light, for the ho..."
15:4915:49, 7 December 2017 diff hist +1,897 N The bedsheets and mattresses were all as white as the foam of milk, the chairs and benches were made of ivory and were covered by cloths of lace with golden filigree, and the couches were made of gold and had very soft pillows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The opulence of the household of Kardama Muni is described herein. The bedsheets and mattresses were all as white as the foam..."
15:4115:41, 7 December 2017 diff hist +2,931 N The home and household paraphernalia of Kardama, who was one of the Prajapatis, was developed in such a way, by dint of his mystic powers of austerity and yoga, that his opulence was sometimes envied by those who travel in outer space in airplanes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The home and household paraphernalia of Kardama, who was one of the Prajapatis, was developed in such a way, by dint of his my..."
15:3815:38, 7 December 2017 diff hist +2,830 N She began to bathe three times daily, and thus her curling black hair gradually became gray. Due to austerity, her body gradually became thin, and she wore old garments Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She began to bathe three times daily, and thus her curling black hair gradually became gray. Due to austerity, her body gradua..."
15:3615:36, 7 December 2017 diff hist +2,761 N As instructed by her son, Devahuti also began to practice bhakti-yoga in that very asrama. She practiced samadhi in the house of Kardama Muni, which was so beautifully decorated with flowers that it was considered the flower crown of the River Sarasvati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As instructed by her son, Devahuti also began to practice bhakti-yoga in that very asrama. She practiced samadhi in the house..."
15:3215:32, 7 December 2017 diff hist +2,757 N Sri Maitreya said: The Supreme Personality of Godhead Kapila, after instructing His beloved mother, took permission from her and left His home, His mission having been fulfilled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Maitreya said: The Supreme Personality of Godhead Kapila, after instructing His beloved mother, took permission from her a..."
15:2415:24, 7 December 2017 diff hist +2,162 N You may rest assured that if you traverse this path of self-realization perfectly, surely you shall be freed from fearful material contamination and shall ultimately reach Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You may rest assured that if you traverse this path of self-realization perfectly, surely you shall be freed from fearful mate..."
15:1815:18, 7 December 2017 diff hist +1,949 N My dear mother, those who are actually transcendentalists certainly follow My instructions, as I have given them to you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear mother, those who are actually transcendentalists certainly follow My instructions, as I have given them to you"}} {{n..."
15:1415:14, 7 December 2017 diff hist +4,266 N Lord Kapila said: My dear mother, the path of self-realization which I have already instructed to you is very easy. You can execute this system without difficulty, and by following it you shall very soon be liberated, even within your present body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead said: My dear mother, the path of self-realization which I have already instructed to you is very e..."
15:1015:10, 7 December 2017 diff hist +1,693 N Thus the Supreme Personality of Godhead Kapila, satisfied by the words of His mother, towards whom He was very affectionate, replied with gravity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus the Supreme Personality of Godhead Kapila, satisfied by the words of His mother, towards whom He was very affectionate, r..."
15:0615:06, 7 December 2017 diff hist +2,934 N The saints and sages, being freed from all the disturbances of the senses and mind, meditate upon You, for by Your mercy only can one become free from the clutches of the three modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The saints and sages, being freed from all the disturbances of the senses and mind, meditate upon You, for by Your mercy only..."
15:0215:02, 7 December 2017 diff hist +2,506 N I believe, my Lord, that You are Lord Visnu Himself under the name of Kapila, and You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supreme Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I believe, my Lord, that You are Lord Visnu Himself under the name of Kapila, and You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead,..."
14:5014:50, 7 December 2017 diff hist +8,290 N Persons who chant the holy name of Your Lordship must have executed all kinds of austerities and fire sacrifices and achieved all the good manners of the Aryans Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons who chant the holy name of Your Lordship must have executed all kinds of austerities and fire sacrifices and achieved..."

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