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06:2706:27, 16 December 2017 diff hist +1,764 N The son of Sankalpa was known as Sankalpa, and from him lust was born. The sons of Vasu were known as the eight Vasus. Just hear their names from me: Drona, Prana, Dhruva, Arka, Agni, Dosa, Vastu and Vibhavasu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The son of Sankalpa was known as Sankalpa, and from him lust was born. The sons of Vasu were known as the eight Vasus. Just he..."
06:2306:23, 16 December 2017 diff hist +1,559 N The demigods named the Mauhurtikas took birth from the womb of Muhurta. These demigods deliver the results of actions to the living entities of their respective times Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods named the Mauhurtikas took birth from the womb of Muhurta. These demigods deliver the results of actions to the l..."
06:2006:20, 16 December 2017 diff hist +1,393 N The two sons who took birth from the womb of Marutvati were Marutvan and Jayanta. Jayanta, who is an expansion of Lord Vasudeva, is known as Upendra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two sons who took birth from the womb of Marutvati were Marutvan and Jayanta. Jayanta, who is an expansion of Lord Vasudev..."
06:1806:18, 16 December 2017 diff hist +1,294 N The sons of Visva were the Visvadevas, who had no progeny. From the womb of Sadhya came the Sadhyas, who had a son named Arthasiddhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sons of Visva were the Visvadevas, who had no progeny. From the womb of Sadhya came the Sadhyas, who had a son named Artha..."
06:1606:16, 16 December 2017 diff hist +1,458 N From the womb of Kakud came the son named Sankata, whose son was named Kikata. From Kikata came the demigods named Durga. From Yami came the son named Svarga, whose son was named Nandi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the womb of Kakud came the son named Sankata, whose son was named Kikata. From Kikata came the demigods named Durga. From..."
06:1306:13, 16 December 2017 diff hist +1,500 N O King, a son named Deva-rsabha was born from the womb of Bhanu, and from him came a son named Indrasena. From the womb of Lamba came a son named Vidyota, who generated all the clouds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, a son named Deva-rsabha was born from the womb of Bhanu, and from him came a son named Indrasena. From the womb of Lam..."
06:0906:09, 16 December 2017 diff hist +1,427 N The ten daughters given to Yamaraja were named Bhanu, Lamba, Kakud, Yami, Visva, Sadhya, Marutvati, Vasu, Muhurta and Sankalpa. Now hear the names of their sons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ten daughters given to Yamaraja were named Bhanu, Lamba, Kakud, Yami, Visva, Sadhya, Marutvati, Vasu, Muhurta and Sankalpa..."
06:0206:02, 16 December 2017 diff hist +1,317 N Now please hear from me (Sukadeva) the names of all these daughters and their descendants, who filled all the three worlds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now please hear from me the names of all these daughters and their descendants, who filled all the three worlds"}} {{notes|}}..."
05:5905:59, 16 December 2017 diff hist +2,027 N He gave ten daughters in charity to Yamaraja, thirteen to Kasyapa, twenty-seven to the moon-god, and two each to Angira, Krsasva and Bhuta. The other four daughters were given to Kasyapa. Thus Kasyapa received seventeen daughters in all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He gave ten daughters in charity to Dharmarāja [Yamarāja], thirteen to Kaśyapa [first twelve and then one more], twenty-sev..."
05:5105:51, 16 December 2017 diff hist +5,193 N Since Narada Muni is an approved saintly person, when cursed by Daksa he replied, "tad badham: Yes, what you have said is good. I accept this curse." He could have cursed Daksa in return, but because he is a tolerant and merciful sadhu, he took no action Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: My dear King, since Nārada Muni is an approved saintly person, when cursed by Prajāpati..."
05:4005:40, 16 December 2017 diff hist +3,173 N I am known as a grhavrata because these yajnas are called vratas (vows). Unfortunately, you have given me great displeasure by misguiding my sons, for no reason, to the path of renunciation. This can be tolerated once Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because these yajñas are called vratas [vows], I am known as a gṛhavrata. Unfortunately, you have given me great displeasur..."
05:2905:29, 16 December 2017 diff hist +3,234 N Although I live in household life with my wife and children, I honestly follow the Vedic injunctions by engaging in fruitive activities to enjoy life without sinful reactions. I have performed deva-yajna, rsi-yajna, pitr-yajna and nr-yajna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although I live in household life with my wife and children, I honestly follow the Vedic injunctions by engaging in fruitive a..."
05:2005:20, 16 December 2017 diff hist +3,717 N Then, without help from others, one will find material enjoyment detestful. Those whose minds are changed by others do not become as renounced as those who have personal experience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then, without help from others, one will find material enjoyment detestful. Those whose minds are changed by others do not bec..."
05:1505:15, 16 December 2017 diff hist +3,893 N Prajapati Daksa continued: If you think that simply awakening the sense of renunciation will detach one from the material world, I must say that unless full knowledge is awakened, simply changing dresses as you have done cannot possibly bring detachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajapati Daksa continued: If you think that simply awakening the sense of renunciation will detach one from the material worl..."
05:0305:03, 16 December 2017 diff hist +5,107 N All the devotees but you are very kind to the conditioned souls and are eager to benefit others. Although you wear the dress of a devotee, you create enmity with people who are not your enemies, or you break friendship and create enmity between friends Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the devotees of the Lord but you are very kind to the conditioned souls and are eager to benefit others. Although you wear..."
05:0005:00, 16 December 2017 diff hist +3,673 N You needlessly created a mentality of renunciation in innocent boys, and therefore you are shameless and devoid of compassion. How could you travel with the personal associates of the Supreme Lord? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You needlessly created a mentality of renunciation in innocent boys, and therefore you are shameless and devoid of compassion...."
04:5404:54, 16 December 2017 diff hist +3,618 N Prajapati Daksa continued: Thus committing violence against other living entities and yet claiming to be an associate of Lord Visnu, you are defaming the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajapati Daksa continued: Thus committing violence against other living entities and yet claiming to be an associate of Lord..."
04:4704:47, 16 December 2017 diff hist +4,284 N O Narada Muni, O personality of sinful action, you have obstructed their progress toward good fortune in this world and the next because they are still indebted to the saintly persons, the demigods and their father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Narada Muni, O personality of sinful action, you have obstructed their progress toward good fortune in this world and the ne..."
04:4404:44, 16 December 2017 diff hist +4,039 N Prajapati Daksa said: My sons were not at all freed from their three debts. Indeed, they did not properly consider their obligations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajapati Daksa said: My sons were not at all freed from their three debts. Indeed, they did not properly consider their oblig..."
04:4104:41, 16 December 2017 diff hist +7,668 N Daksa said: Narada Muni, you wear the dress of a saintly person, but you are not actually a saint. Indeed, although I am now in grhastha life, I am a saintly person. By showing my sons the path of renunciation, you have done me an abominable injustice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prajāpati Dakṣa said: Alas, Nārada Muni, you wear the dress of a saintly person, but you are not actually a saint. Indeed,..."
04:3804:38, 16 December 2017 diff hist +2,995 N When he heard that the Savalasvas had also left this world to engage in devotional service, Daksa was angry at Narada, and he almost fainted due to lamentation. When Daksa met Narada, Daksa's lips began trembling in anger, and he spoke as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When he heard that the Savalasvas had also left this world to engage in devotional service, Daksa was angry at Narada, and he..."

16:3816:38, 15 December 2017 diff hist +1,895 N At this time, Prajapati Daksa observed many inauspicious signs, and he heard from various sources that his second group of sons, the Savalasvas, had followed the path of their elder brothers in accordance with the instructions of Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At this time, Prajapati Daksa observed many inauspicious signs, and he heard from various sources that his second group of son..."
16:3616:36, 15 December 2017 diff hist +1,965 N The Savalasvas took to the correct path, which is obtainable by a mode of life meant to achieve devotional service, or the mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Like nights that have gone to the west, they have not returned even until now Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Savalāśvas took to the correct path, which is obtainable by a mode of life meant to achieve devotional service, or the m..."
16:2816:28, 15 December 2017 diff hist +1,586 N The sons of Daksa followed their elder brothers. Not attempting to produce children, they engaged themselves in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sons of Daksa followed their elder brothers. Not attempting to produce children, they engaged themselves in Krsna consciou..."
16:2416:24, 15 December 2017 diff hist +1,865 N Sukadeva Gosvami continued: O best of the advanced Aryans, after saying this much to the sons of Prajapati Daksa, Narada Muni, whose merciful glance never goes in vain, left as he had planned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami continued: O best of the advanced Aryans, after saying this much to the sons of Prajapati Daksa, Narada Muni,..."
16:1216:12, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,519 N O sons of Daksa, please hear my words of instruction attentively. You are all very affectionate to your elder brothers, the Haryasvas. Therefore you should follow their path Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O sons of Daksa, please hear my words of instruction attentively. You are all very affectionate to your elder brothers, the Ha..."
16:0816:08, 15 December 2017 diff hist +1,679 N O King Pariksit, Narada Muni approached these sons of Prajapati Daksa, who were engaged in tapasya to beget children, and spoke enigmatic words to them just as he had spoken to their elder brothers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King Pariksit, Narada Muni approached these sons of Prajapati Daksa, who were engaged in tapasya to beget children, and spok..."
16:0316:03, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,422 N For a few months the sons of Prajapati Daksa drank only water & ate only air. Thus undergoing great austerities, they recited this mantra: "Let us offer our respectful obeisances unto Narayana, the SPG, who is always situated in His transcendental abode" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a few months the sons of Prajāpati Dakṣa drank only water and ate only air. Thus undergoing great austerities, they rec..."
15:5715:57, 15 December 2017 diff hist +2,912 N At Narayana-saras, the second group of sons performed penances in the same way as the first. They bathed in the holy water, and by its touch all the dirty material desires in their hearts were cleansed away Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At Narayana-saras, the second group of sons performed penances in the same way as the first. They bathed in the holy water, an..."
15:5015:50, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,333 N In accordance with their father's order to beget children, the second group of sons also went to Narayana-saras, the same place where their brothers had previously attained perfection by following the instructions of Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In accordance with their father's order to beget children, the second group of sons also went to Narayana-saras, the same plac..."
15:4215:42, 15 December 2017 diff hist +2,629 N When Prajapati Daksa was lamenting for his lost children, Lord Brahma pacified him with instructions, and thereafter Daksa begot one thousand more children in the womb of his wife, Pancajani. This time his sons were known as the Savalasvas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Prajapati Daksa was lamenting for his lost children, Lord Brahma pacified him with instructions, and thereafter Daksa beg..."
15:3715:37, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,843 N When Daksa heard this news, which was brought to him by Narada Muni, he began to lament. Although he was the father of such good sons, he had lost them all. Certainly this was lamentable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Daksa heard this news, which was brought to him by Narada Muni, he began to lament. Although he was the father of such go..."
15:3015:30, 15 December 2017 diff hist +7,038 N Narada vibrates sounds describing the pastimes of the Supreme Lord. By such transcendental vibrations, such as Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare, he fixes his mind at the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Nārada vibrates sounds describing the pastimes of the Supreme Lord. By such transcendental vibrations, such as..."
15:2215:22, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,829 N Having accepted him (Narada Muni) as their spiritual master, they circumambulated that great sage and followed the path by which one never returns to this world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having accepted him as their spiritual master, they circumambulated that great sage and followed the path by which one never r..."
15:1515:15, 15 December 2017 diff hist +8,564 N One takes his second birth by dint of having received instructions in the sastra from a bona fide spiritual master. Therefore, sastra, scripture, is the real father. All the sastras instruct that one should end his material way of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One takes his second birth by dint of having received instructions in the sastra from a bona fide spiritual master. Therefore,..."
15:0915:09, 15 December 2017 diff hist +8,236 N One must accept the original instructions of the sastra. According to Vedic civilization, one is offered a sacred thread as a sign of second birth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must accept the original instructions of the sastra. According to Vedic civilization, one is offered a sacred thread as a..."
14:5314:53, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,517 N The words of scriptures consist of variegated vibrations. If a foolish rascal leaves aside the study of these sastras to engage in temporary activities, what will be the result? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words of scriptures consist of variegated vibrations. If a foolish rascal leaves aside the study of these sastras to engag..."
14:4814:48, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,774 N Narada Muni had spoken of a swan. That swan is explained in this verse. The Vedic literatures vividly describe how to understand the Supreme Lord, the source of all material and spiritual energy. Indeed, they elaborately explain these two energies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni had spoken of a swan. That swan is explained in this verse.] The Vedic literatures [śāstras] vividly describe h..."
14:3414:34, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,873 N Narada Muni had said that there is a river flowing in both directions. The Haryasvas understood the purport of this statement. Material nature functions in two ways - by creation and dissolution. Thus the river of material nature flows both ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni had said that there is a river flowing in both directions. The Haryasvas understood the purport of this statement...."
14:2814:28, 15 December 2017 diff hist +4,909 N If a living entity has polluted intelligence, he prolongs his materialistic life. Frustrated by material nature, he must follow the movements of the intelligence, which brings various conditions of happiness and distress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, if a living entity has polluted intelligence, he prolongs his materialistic life. Frustrated by material nature, he..."
14:2614:26, 15 December 2017 diff hist +4,605 N Narada Muni had also spoken of a man who is the husband of the prostitute. The Haryasvas understood this as follows. If one becomes the husband of a prostitute, he loses all independence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni had also spoken of a man who is the husband of the prostitute. The Haryasvas understood this as follows. If one be..."
14:1414:14, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,432 N Narada Muni had described a woman who is a professional prostitute. The Haryasvas understood the identity of this woman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni had described a woman who is a professional prostitute. The Haryasvas understood the identity of this woman"}} {{n..."
14:0914:09, 15 December 2017 diff hist +4,507 N If there is such a place, from which, having gone, one does not return to the miserable material condition of life, what is the use of jumping like monkeys in the temporary material world & not seeing or understanding that place? What will be the profit? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If there is such a place, from which, having gone, one does not return to the miserable material condition of life, what is th..."
14:0414:04, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,808 N If one enters the Vaikuntha-dhama (pratyag-dhama), he does not return to this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one enters the Vaikuntha-dhama (pratyag-dhama), he does not return to this material world"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}..."
13:5813:58, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,683 N If the members of human society do not understand Him, the Supreme, through their advancement in knowledge and activities, but simply work very hard like cats and dogs all day & night for temporary happiness, what will be the benefit of their activities? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the members of human society do not understand Him, the Supreme, through their advancement in knowledge and activities, but..."
13:5513:55, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,422 N He is full of six opulences and fully independent of everyone else. He is never subject to the three modes of material nature, for He is always transcendental to this material creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is full of six opulences and fully independent of everyone else. He is never subject to the three modes of material nature,..."
13:5213:52, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,616 N Narada Muni had said that there is a kingdom where there is only one male. The Haryasvas realized the purport of this statement. The only enjoyer is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who observes everything, everywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni had said that there is a kingdom where there is only one male. The Haryasvas realized the purport of this statemen..."
03:3103:31, 15 December 2017 diff hist +4,031 N If one foolishly engages in temporary fruitive activities and does not look toward the cessation of this bondage, what will be the benefit of his actions? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one foolishly engages in temporary fruitive activities and does not look toward the cessation of this bondage, what will be..."
03:2903:29, 15 December 2017 diff hist +4,379 N The material body, which is a result of the living being's actions is his field of activities & it gives him false designations. Since time immemorial, he has received various types of material bodies, which are the roots of bondage to the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material body, which is a result of the living being's actions, is his field of activities, and it gives him false designa..."
03:2603:26, 15 December 2017 diff hist +3,896 N The Haryasvas understood the meaning of Narada's words as follows. The word "bhuh" ("the earth") refers to the field of activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Haryasvas understood the meaning of Narada's words as follows. The word "bhuh" ("the earth") refers to the field of activi..."

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