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15:0215:02, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,874 N Simply because I chanted the holy name of the Lord in the association of devotees, my heart is now becoming purified. Therefore I shall not fall victim again to the false lures of material sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply because I chanted the holy name of the Lord in the association of devotees, my heart is now becoming purified. Therefor..."
14:5914:59, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,883 N I shall become a merciful, well-wishing friend to all living entities and always absorb myself in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I shall become a merciful, well-wishing friend to all living entities and always absorb myself in Krsna consciousness"}} {{not..."
14:5514:55, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,270 N Being a most fallen soul, I was victimized by the illusory energy and have become like a dancing dog led around by a woman's hand. Now I shall give up all lusty desires and free myself from this illusion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being a most fallen soul, I was victimized by the illusory energy and have become like a dancing dog led around by a woman's h..."
14:5114:51, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,312 N One is subjected to desires for sense gratification because of identifying oneself with the body, and thus one engages in many different types of pious and impious action. This is what constitutes material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of identifying oneself with the body, one is subjected to desires for sense gratification, and thus one engages in man..."
14:4614:46, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,321 N I am such a sinful person, but since I have now gotten this opportunity, I must completely control my mind, life and senses and always engage in devotional service so that I may not fall again into the deep darkness and ignorance of material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am such a sinful person, but since I have now gotten this opportunity, I must completely control my mind, life and senses an..."
14:4014:40, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,543 N Ajamila continued: I am a shameless cheater who has killed his brahminical culture. Indeed, I am sin personified. Where am I in comparison to the all-auspicious chanting of the holy name of Lord Narayana? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ajamila continued: I am a shameless cheater who has killed his brahminical culture. Indeed, I am sin personified. Where am I i..."
14:3814:38, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,336 N Were it not for my past devotional service, how could I, a most unclean keeper of a prostitute, have gotten an opportunity to chant the holy name of Vaikunthapati when I was just ready to die? Certainly it could not have been possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Were it not for my past devotional service, how could I, a most unclean keeper of a prostitute, have gotten an opportunity to..."
14:3014:30, 10 December 2017 diff hist +4,214 N I am certainly most abominable and unfortunate to have merged in an ocean of sinful activities, but nevertheless, because of my previous spiritual activities, I could see those four exalted personalities who came to rescue me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am certainly most abominable and unfortunate to have merged in an ocean of sinful activities, but nevertheless, because of m..."
14:2714:27, 10 December 2017 diff hist +1,845 N And where have those four liberated and very beautiful persons gone who released me from arrest and saved me from being dragged down to the hellish regions? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And where have those four liberated and very beautiful persons gone who released me from arrest and saved me from being dragge..."
14:2414:24, 10 December 2017 diff hist +1,474 N Was this a dream I saw, or was it reality? I saw fearsome men with ropes in their hands coming to arrest me and drag me away. Where have they gone? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Was this a dream I saw, or was it reality? I saw fearsome men with ropes in their hands coming to arrest me and drag me away...."
14:2114:21, 10 December 2017 diff hist +1,845 N It is now clear that as a consequence of such activities, a sinful person like me must be thrown into hellish conditions meant for those who have broken religious principles and must there suffer extreme miseries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is now clear that as a consequence of such activities, a sinful person like me must be thrown into hellish conditions meant..."
14:1914:19, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,247 N My father and mother were old and had no other son or friend to look after them. Because I did not take care of them, they lived with great difficulty. Alas, like an abominable lower-class man, I ungratefully left them in that condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My father and mother were old and had no other son or friend to look after them. Because I did not take care of them, they liv..."
14:1514:15, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,611 N Alas, all condemnation upon me! I acted so sinfully that I degraded my family tradition. Indeed, I gave up my chaste and beautiful young wife to have sexual intercourse with a fallen prostitute accustomed to drinking wine. All condemnation upon me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Alas, all condemnation upon me! I acted so sinfully that I degraded my family tradition. Indeed, I gave up my chaste and beaut..."
14:1014:10, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,680 N Ajamila said: Alas, being a servant of my senses, how degraded I became! I fell down from my position as a duly qualified brahmana and begot children in the womb of a prostitute Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ajamila said: Alas, being a servant of my senses, how degraded I became! I fell down from my position as a duly qualified brah..."
14:0514:05, 10 December 2017 diff hist +4,442 N Ajamila heard glorification of the name, fame, qualities and pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He thus became a perfectly pure devotee. He could then remember his past sinful activities, which he greatly regretted having performed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Furthermore, Ajāmila heard glorification of the name, fame, qualities and pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He..."
14:0114:01, 10 December 2017 diff hist +4,197 N He could also understand the transcendental religious principles, which are above the modes of material nature and which concern the relationship between the living being and the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He could also understand the transcendental religious principles, which are above the modes of material nature and which conce..."
13:5913:59, 10 December 2017 diff hist +4,264 N After hearing the discourses between the Yamadutas and the Visnudutas, Ajamila could understand the religious principles that act under the three modes of material nature. These principles are mentioned in the three Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing the discourses between the Yamadutas and the Visnudutas, Ajamila could understand the religious principles that..."
13:5413:54, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,700 N O sinless Maharaja Pariksit, the order carriers of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Visnudutas, saw that Ajamila was attempting to say something, and thus they suddenly disappeared from his presence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O sinless Maharaja Pariksit, the order carriers of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Visnudutas, saw that Ajamila was at..."
13:5213:52, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,168 N He (Ajamila) was extremely pleased by their (Visnudutas) presence, for he had seen them save his life from the hands of the servants of Yamaraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was extremely pleased by their presence, for he had seen them save his life from the hands of the servants of Yamaraja"}} {..."
13:4913:49, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,461 N Having been released from the nooses of Yamaraja's servants, the brahmana Ajamila, now free from fear, came to his senses and immediately offered obeisances to the Visnudutas by bowing his head at their lotus feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having been released from the nooses of Yamaraja's servants, the brahmana Ajamila, now free from fear, came to his senses and..."
13:4313:43, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,137 N My dear Maharaja Pariksit, O subduer of all enemies, after the servants of Yamaraja had been answered by the order carriers of Lord Visnu, they went to Yamaraja and explained to him everything that had happened Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Maharaja Pariksit, O subduer of all enemies, after the servants of Yamaraja had been answered by the order carriers of..."
13:4013:40, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,070 N My dear King, having thus perfectly judged the principles of devotional service with reasoning and arguments, the order carriers of Lord Visnu released the brahmana Ajamila from the bondage of the Yamadutas and saved him from imminent death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: My dear King, having thus perfectly judged the principles of devotional service with reas..."
09:2709:27, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,015 N If a person unaware of the effective potency of a certain medicine takes that medicine or is forced to take it, it will act even without his knowledge because its potency does not depend on the patient's understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a person unaware of the effective potency of a certain medicine takes that medicine or is forced to take it, it will act ev..."
09:2309:23, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,736 N Although one may neutralize the reactions of sinful life through austerity, charity, vows and other such methods, these pious activities cannot uproot the material desires in one's heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although one may neutralize the reactions of sinful life through austerity, charity, vows and other such methods, these pious..."
09:1709:17, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,694 N Chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, however, vanquishes all the effects of sinful activities, regardless of whether heavy or light Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, however, vanquishes all the effects of sinful activities, regardless of whether heavy or light..."
09:1609:16, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,004 N Authorities who are learned scholars and sages have carefully ascertained that one should atone for the heaviest sins by undergoing a heavy process of atonement and one should atone for lighter sins by undergoing lighter atonement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Authorities who are learned scholars and sages have carefully ascertained that one should atone for the heaviest sins by under..."
09:0209:02, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,105 N If one chants the holy name of Hari and then dies because of an accidental misfortune, such as being bitten by a serpent, being afflicted with pain and high fever, one is immediately absolved from having to enter hellish life, even though he is sinful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one chants the holy name of Hari and then dies because of an accidental misfortune, such as falling from the top of a house..."
08:5808:58, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,169 N If one chants the name of Hari & then dies because of an accidental misfortune, such as falling from the top of a house, slipping & suffering broken bones while traveling, one is immediately absolved from having to enter hellish life even if he is sinful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one chants the holy name of Hari and then dies because of an accidental misfortune, such as falling from the top of a house..."
08:4808:48, 10 December 2017 diff hist +1,997 N One who chants the holy name of the Lord is immediately freed from the reactions of unlimited sins, even if he chants indirectly , jokingly, for musical entertainment, or even neglectfully. This is accepted by all the learned scholars of the scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who chants the holy name of the Lord is immediately freed from the reactions of unlimited sins, even if he chants indirect..."
08:4108:41, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,344 N That chanting alone has already freed him from the reactions of all sinful life. Therefore, O servants of Yamaraja, do not try to take him to your master for punishment in hellish conditions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That chanting alone has already freed him from the reactions of all sinful life. Therefore, O servants of Yamaraja, do not try..."
08:3908:39, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,907 N At the time of death, this Ajamila helplessly and very loudly chanted the holy name of the Lord, Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the time of death, this Ajamila helplessly and very loudly chanted the holy name of the Lord, Narayana"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
08:3008:30, 10 December 2017 diff hist +4,136 N The ritualistic ceremonies of atonement recommended in the religious scriptures are insufficient to cleanse the heart absolutely because after atonement one's mind again runs toward material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ritualistic ceremonies of atonement recommended in the religious scriptures are insufficient to cleanse the heart absolute..."
08:2608:26, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,486 N By following the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies or undergoing atonement, sinful men do not become as purified as by chanting once the holy name of Lord Hari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By following the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies or undergoing atonement, sinful men do not become as purified as by chanting onc..."
08:1308:13, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,122 N Although calling the name of his son, he nevertheless uttered the four syllables na-ra-ya-na. Simply by chanting the name of Narayana in this way, he sufficiently atoned for the sinful reactions of millions of lives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although calling the name of his son, he nevertheless uttered the four syllables na-ra-ya-na. Simply by chanting the name of N..."
08:1008:10, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,031 N The Visnudutas continued: Even previously, while eating and at other times, this Ajamila would call his son, saying, "My dear Narayana, please come here" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Viṣṇudūtas continued: Even previously, while eating and at other times, this Ajāmila would call his son, saying, "My..."
08:0008:00, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,639 N Ajamila has already atoned for all his sinful actions. Indeed, he has atoned not only for sins performed in one life but for those performed in millions of lives, for in a helpless condition he chanted the holy name of Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ajamila has already atoned for all his sinful actions. Indeed, he has atoned not only for sins performed in one life but for t..."
07:5607:56, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,724 N If a leader is actually kindhearted and deserves to be the object of a living entity's faith, how can he punish or kill a foolish person who has fully surrendered in good faith and friendship? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a leader is actually kindhearted and deserves to be the object of a living entity's faith, how can he punish or kill a fool..."
07:5307:53, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,659 N The innocent, unenlightened citizen is like an ignorant animal sleeping in peace with its head on the lap of its master, faithfully believing in the master's protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The innocent, unenlightened citizen is like an ignorant animal sleeping in peace with its head on the lap of its master, faith..."
07:5107:51, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,393 N People in general are not very advanced in knowledge by which to discriminate between religion and irreligion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People in general are not very advanced in knowledge by which to discriminate between religion and irreligion"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
07:4007:40, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,653 N However, if such persons become polluted and exhibit partiality by punishing an innocent, blameless person, where will the citizens go to take shelter for their maintenance and security? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, if such persons become polluted and exhibit partiality by punishing an innocent, blameless person, where will the cit..."
07:3707:37, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,820 N He should give the citizens good advice and instructions according to the standard scriptures and should be equal to everyone. Yamaraja does this, for he is the supreme master of justice, and so do those who follow in his footsteps Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should give the citizens good advice and instructions according to the standard scriptures and should be equal to everyone...."
07:3007:30, 10 December 2017 diff hist +3,670 N The Visnudutas said: Alas, how painful it is that irreligion is being introduced into an assembly where religion should be maintained. Indeed, those in charge of maintaining the religious principles are needlessly punishing a sinless, unpunishable person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Visnudutas said: Alas, how painful it is that irreligion is being introduced into an assembly where religion should be mai..."
07:2607:26, 10 December 2017 diff hist +1,611 N Sukadeva Gosvami said: My dear King, the servants of Lord Visnu are always very expert in logic and arguments. After hearing the statements of the Yamadutas, they replied as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami said: My dear King, the servants of Lord Visnu are always very expert in logic and arguments. After hearing t..."
07:2207:22, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,534 N This man Ajamila did not undergo atonement. Therefore because of his sinful life, we must take him into the presence of Yamaraja for punishment. There, according to the extent of his sinful acts, he will be punished and thus purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This man Ajamila did not undergo atonement. Therefore because of his sinful life, we must take him into the presence of Yamara..."
07:1807:18, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,280 N He irresponsibly spent his long lifetime transgressing all the rules and regulations of the holy scripture, living extravagantly and eating food prepared by a prostitute. Therefore he is full of sins. He is unclean and is addicted to forbidden activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This brāhmaṇa irresponsibly spent his long lifetime transgressing all the rules and regulations of the holy scripture, livi..."
07:1407:14, 10 December 2017 diff hist +1,923 N Although born of a brahmana family, this rascal, bereft of intelligence because of the prostitute's association, earned money somehow or other, regardless of whether properly or improperly, and used it to maintain the prostitute's sons and daughters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although born of a brahmana family, this rascal, bereft of intelligence because of the prostitute's association, earned money..."
07:1107:11, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,477 N The victimized Ajamila engaged in sinful acts in her association because his intelligence was pierced by the lustful glance of the prostitute. He even gave up the company of his very beautiful young wife, who came from a very respectable brahmana family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because his intelligence was pierced by the lustful glance of the prostitute, the victimized brāhmaṇa Ajāmila engaged in s..."
07:0507:05, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,706 N Thus Ajamila began spending whatever money he had inherited from his father to satisfy the prostitute with various material presentations so that she would remain pleased with him. He gave up all his brahminical activities to satisfy the prostitute Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Ajamila began spending whatever money he had inherited from his father to satisfy the prostitute with various material pr..."
06:5706:57, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,961 N Taking advantage of this situation, he always thought of the prostitute, and within a short time he took her as a servant in his house and abandoned all the regulative principles of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Taking advantage of this situation, he always thought of the prostitute, and within a short time he took her as a servant in h..."
06:5506:55, 10 December 2017 diff hist +2,850 N In the same way that the sun and moon are eclipsed by a low planet, the brahmana lost all his good sense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the same way that the sun and moon are eclipsed by a low planet, the brahmana lost all his good sense"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."

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