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15:3315:33, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,685 N O King, when Lord Indra reached the heavenly planets, the saintly brahmanas approached him and properly initiated him into a horse sacrifice (asvamedha-yajna) meant to please the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, when Lord Indra reached the heavenly planets, the saintly brahmanas approached him and properly initiated him into a h..."
15:2915:29, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,991 N Indra was ultimately relieved of all the reactions of his sinful deeds by strictly worshiping Lord Visnu. Then he was called back to the heavenly planets by the brahmanas and reinstated in his position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indra was ultimately relieved of all the reactions of his sinful deeds by strictly worshiping Lord Visnu. Then he was called b..."
15:2515:25, 5 January 2018 diff hist +2,135 N Indra's sins were diminished by the influence of Rudra, the demigod of all directions. Because Indra was protected by the goddess of fortune, Lord Visnu's wife, who resides in the lotus clusters of Manasa-sarovara Lake, Indra's sins could not affect him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indra's sins were diminished by the influence of Rudra, the demigod of all directions. Because Indra was protected by the godd..."
15:2215:22, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,916 N Nahusa, however, blinded and maddened by power and opulence, made undesirable proposals to Indra's wife with a desire to enjoy her. Thus Nahusa was cursed by a brahmana and later became a snake Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nahusa, however, blinded and maddened by power and opulence, made undesirable proposals to Indra's wife with a desire to enjoy..."
15:1315:13, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,673 N The fire-god used to bring him his share of all yajnas, but because the fire-god was afraid to enter the water, Indra was practically starving Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fire-god used to bring him his share of all yajnas, but because the fire-god was afraid to enter the water, Indra was prac..."
15:1015:10, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,990 N Always thinking of how he could be relieved from the sinful reaction for killing a brahmana, King Indra, invisible to everyone, lived in the lake for one thousand years in the subtle fibers of the stem of a lotus Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Always thinking of how he could be relieved from the sinful reaction for killing a brahmana, King Indra, invisible to everyone..."
15:0115:01, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,859 N O King, Indra first fled to the sky, but there also he saw the woman of personified sin chasing him. This witch followed him wherever he went. At last he very quickly went to the northeast and entered the Manasa-sarovara Lake Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, Indra first fled to the sky, but there also he saw the woman of personified sin chasing him. This witch followed him w..."
14:5514:55, 5 January 2018 diff hist +2,317 N Indra saw personified sinful reaction chasing him, appearing like a candala woman, woman of the low class. She seemed very old & all the limbs of her body trembled. Because she was afflicted with tuberculosis, her body & garments were covered with blood Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indra saw personified sinful reaction chasing him, appearing like a caṇḍāla woman, a woman of the lowest class. She seeme..."
14:5014:50, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,874 N Indra's other good qualities, such as tolerance and opulence, could not help him in his grief Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indra's other good qualities, such as tolerance and opulence, could not help him in his grief"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj..."
14:4914:49, 5 January 2018 diff hist +2,263 N Following the advice of the demigods, Indra killed Vrtrasura, and he suffered because of this sinful killing. Although the other demigods were happy, he could not derive happiness from the killing of Vrtrasura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Following the advice of the demigods, Indra killed Vrtrasura, and he suffered because of this sinful killing. Although the oth..."
14:4314:43, 5 January 2018 diff hist +2,652 N Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: Encouraged by the words of the sages, Indra killed Vrtrasura, and when he was killed the sinful reaction for killing a brahmana (brahma-hatya) certainly took shelter of Indra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: Encouraged by the words of the sages, Indra killed Vrtrasura, and when he was killed the sinful rea..."
14:3314:33, 5 January 2018 diff hist +5,388 N You (Indra) will be freed even if you kill the entire universe, including the brahmanas, not to speak of killing a disturbing demon like Vrtrasura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You will be freed even if you kill the entire universe, including the brahmanas, not to speak of killing a disturbing demon li..."
14:3014:30, 5 January 2018 diff hist +5,938 N Other sinful persons, such as dog-eaters & candalas, who are less than sudras, can also be freed in this way. But you are a devotee & we shall help you by performing the great horse sacrifice. If you please Narayana in that way, why should you be afraid? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Other sinful persons, such as dog-eaters and caṇḍālas, who are less than śūdras, can also be freed in this way. But you..."
14:2614:26, 5 January 2018 diff hist +5,598 N One who has killed a brahmana, one who has killed a cow or one who has killed his father, mother or spiritual master can be immediately freed from all sinful reactions simply by chanting the holy name of Lord Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has killed a brahmana, one who has killed a cow or one who has killed his father, mother or spiritual master can be im..."
14:1914:19, 5 January 2018 diff hist +2,192 N By performing an asvamedha sacrifice and thereby pleasing the SPG, who is the Supersoul, Lord Narayana, the supreme controller, one can be relieved even of the sinful reactions for killing the entire world, not to speak of killing a demon like Vrtrasura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ṛṣis continued: O King Indra, by performing an aśvamedha sacrifice and thereby pleasing the Supreme Personality of Go..."
14:1514:15, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,971 N Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: Hearing this, the great sages replied to King Indra, "O King of heaven, all good fortune unto you. Do not fear. We shall perform an asvamedha sacrifice to release you from any sin you may accrue by killing the brahmana" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Hearing this, the great sages replied to King Indra, "O King of heaven, all good fortune unto..."
14:0714:07, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,435 N If I (Indra) kill Vrtrasura, another brahmana, how shall I free myself from the sinful reactions? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But now if I kill Vṛtrāsura, another brāhmaṇa, how shall I free myself from the sinful reactions"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
14:0514:05, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,792 N King Indra replied: When I killed Visvarupa, I received extensive sinful reactions, but I was favored by the women, land, trees and water, and therefore I was able to divide the sin among them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Indra replied: When I killed Visvarupa, I received extensive sinful reactions, but I was favored by the women, land, tree..."
13:5613:56, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,909 N Sri Sukadeva Gosvami answered: When all the great sages and demigods were disturbed by the extraordinary power of Vrtrasura, they had assembled to ask Indra to kill him. Indra, however, being afraid of killing a brahmana, declined their request Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Sukadeva Gosvami answered: When all the great sages and demigods were disturbed by the extraordinary power of Vrtrasura, t..."
13:5313:53, 5 January 2018 diff hist +3,994 N Maharaja Pariksit inquired from Sukadeva Gosvami: O great sage, what was the reason for Indra's unhappiness? I wish to hear about this. When he killed Vrtrasura, all the demigods were extremely happy. Why, then, was Indra himself unhappy? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Pariksit inquired from Sukadeva Gosvami: O great sage, what was the reason for Indra's unhappiness? I wish to hear ab..."
13:5013:50, 5 January 2018 diff hist +2,732 N Thereafter, the demigods, the great saintly persons, the inhabitants of Pitrloka and Bhutaloka, the demons, the followers of the demigods, and also Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and the demigods subordinate to Indra all returned to their respective homes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thereafter, the demigods, the great saintly persons, the inhabitants of Pitrloka and Bhutaloka, the demons, the followers of t..."
13:4713:47, 5 January 2018 diff hist +1,976 N Sukadeva Gosvami said: O King Pariksit, who are so charitably disposed, when Vrtrasura was killed, all the presiding deities and everyone else in the three planetary systems was immediately pleased and free from trouble - everyone, that is, except Indra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: O King Pariksit, who are so charitably disposed, when Vrtrasura was killed, all the presiding deiti..."
13:4313:43, 5 January 2018 diff hist +4,706 N All the sages under that shelter throw off all material miseries. We therefore offer our respectful obeisances unto Your lotus feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods said: O Lord, Your lotus feet are like an umbrella for the surrendered souls, protecting them from all the miseri..."

16:0916:09, 4 January 2018 diff hist +3,049 N O King Pariksit, subduer of enemies, the living spark then came forth from Vrtrasura's body and returned home, back to Godhead. While all the demigods looked on, he entered the transcendental world to become an associate of Lord Sankarsana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King Pariksit, subduer of enemies, the living spark then came forth from Vrtrasura's body and returned home, back to Godhead..."
16:0416:04, 4 January 2018 diff hist +1,948 N When Vrtrasura was killed, the Gandharvas & Siddhas in the heavenly planets beat kettledrums in jubilation. With Vedic hymns they celebrated the prowess of Indra, the killer of Vrtrasura, praising Indra and showering flowers upon him with great pleasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Vṛtrāsura was killed, the Gandharvas and Siddhas in the heavenly planets beat kettledrums in jubilation. With Vedic hy..."
15:5915:59, 4 January 2018 diff hist +2,039 N Although the thunderbolt revolved around Vrtrasura's neck with great speed, separating his head from his body took one complete year - 360 days, the time in which the sun, moon and other luminaries complete a northern and southern journey Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the thunderbolt revolved around Vrtrasura's neck with great speed, separating his head from his body took one complet..."
15:5115:51, 4 January 2018 diff hist +2,024 N The protective armor of Narayana, which Indra possessed, was identical with Narayana Himself, the SPG. Protected by that armor and by his own mystic power, King Indra, although swallowed by Vrtrasura, did not die within the demon's belly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The protective armor of Nārāyaṇa, which Indra possessed, was identical with Nārāyaṇa Himself, the Supreme Personality..."
15:4715:47, 4 January 2018 diff hist +1,817 N When the demigods, along with Brahma, other prajapatis and other great saintly persons, saw that Indra had been swallowed by the demon, they became very morose. "Alas," they lamented. "What a calamity! What a calamity!" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the demigods, along with Brahmā, other prajāpatis and other great saintly persons, saw that Indra had been swallowed by..."
15:3715:37, 4 January 2018 diff hist +2,396 N With his fearful, deathlike teeth, he seemed to be trying to devour the entire universe. Thus assuming a gigantic body, the great demon Vrtrasura shook even the mountains and began crushing the surface of the earth with his legs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With his fearful, deathlike teeth, he seemed to be trying to devour the entire universe. Thus assuming a gigantic body, the gr..."
15:2815:28, 4 January 2018 diff hist +1,817 N Vrtrasura, bleeding profusely, his two arms cut off at their roots, looked very beautiful, like a flying mountain whose wings have been cut to pieces by Indra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vrtrasura, bleeding profusely, his two arms cut off at their roots, looked very beautiful, like a flying mountain whose wings..."
15:2215:22, 4 January 2018 diff hist +1,270 N With his thunderbolt named Sataparvan, Indra simultaneously cut to pieces Vrtrasura's club and his remaining hand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With his thunderbolt named Sataparvan, Indra simultaneously cut to pieces Vrtrasura's club and his remaining hand"}} {{notes|}..."
15:1415:14, 4 January 2018 diff hist +1,900 N Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: Vrtrasura and King Indra spoke about devotional service even on the battlefield, and then as a matter of duty they again began fighting. My dear King, both of them were great fighters and were equally powerful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: Vrtrasura and King Indra spoke about devotional service even on the battlefield, and then as a matt..."
15:0415:04, 4 January 2018 diff hist +2,633 N Demons are generally conducted by the mode of passion. Therefore, what a great wonder it is that although you are a demon, you have adopted the mentality of a devotee and have fixed your mind on Vasudeva, who is always situated in pure goodness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Vṛtrāsura, demons are generally conducted by the mode of passion. Therefore, what a great wonder it is that although you..."
14:5714:57, 4 January 2018 diff hist +3,269 N You (Vrtrasura) have surmounted the illusory energy of Lord Visnu, and because of this liberation, you have given up the demoniac mentality and have attained the position of an exalted devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have surmounted the illusory energy of Lord Visnu, and because of this liberation, you have given up the demoniac mentalit..."
14:5514:55, 4 January 2018 diff hist +2,820 N Indra said: O great demon, I see by your discrimination and endurance in devotional service, despite your dangerous position, that you are a perfect devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul and friend of everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indra said: O great demon, I see by your discrimination and endurance in devotional service, despite your dangerous position,..."
14:5014:50, 4 January 2018 diff hist +2,379 N Sukadeva Gosvami said: Hearing the straightforward, instructive words of Vrtrasura, King Indra praised him and again took the thunderbolt in his hand. Without bewilderment or duplicity, he then smiled and spoke to Vrtrasura as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami said: Hearing the straightforward, instructive words of Vrtrasura, King Indra praised him and again took the..."
13:1513:15, 4 January 2018 diff hist +2,002 N Consider this battle a gambling match in which our lives are the stakes, the arrows are the dice, and the animals acting as carriers are the game board. No one can understand who will be defeated and who will be victorious. It all depends on providence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O my enemy, consider this battle a gambling match in which our lives are the stakes, the arrows are the dice, and the animals..."
13:1113:11, 4 January 2018 diff hist +2,607 N I have already been defeated, for my weapon and arm have been cut to pieces. You have already overwhelmed me, but nonetheless, with a desire to kill you, I am trying my best to fight. I am not at all morose, even under such adverse conditions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O my enemy, just look at me. I have already been defeated, for my weapon and arm have been cut to pieces. You have already ove..."

15:5415:54, 3 January 2018 diff hist +2,021 N Since everything is dependent on the supreme will of the PG, one should be equipoised in fame & defamation, victory 7 defeat, life & death. In their effects, represented as happiness & distress, one should maintain oneself in equilibrium, without anxiety Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"ince everything is dependent on the supreme will of the Personality of Godhead, one should be equipoised in fame and defamatio..."
15:4915:49, 3 January 2018 diff hist +3,417 N Just as a person not inclined to die must nonetheless give up his longevity, opulence, fame and everything else at the time of death, so, at the appointed time of victory, one can gain all these when the Supreme Lord awards them by His mercy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as a person not inclined to die must nonetheless give up his longevity, opulence, fame and everything else at the time of..."
15:4315:43, 3 January 2018 diff hist +3,053 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself creates and devours the living beings through other living beings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself creates and devours the living beings through other living beings"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
15:4115:41, 3 January 2018 diff hist +3,574 N If one thinks, "According to one's previous fruitive actions, one's material body is created by the father and mother, and the same body is annihilated by another agent, as another animal is devoured by a tiger," this is not proper understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one thinks, "According to one's previous fruitive actions, one's material body is created by the father and mother, and the..."
15:2915:29, 3 January 2018 diff hist +3,907 N The material nature, the total material energy, the false ego, the five material elements, the material senses, the mind, the intelligence & consciousness cannot create the material manifestation without the direction of the SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The three puruṣas—Kāraṇodakaśāyī Viṣṇu, Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu and Kṣīrodakaśāyī-Viṣṇu—the mate..."
15:2615:26, 3 January 2018 diff hist +3,811 N The three purusas - Karanodakasayi Visnu, Garbhodakasayi Visnu and Ksirodakasayi-Visnu, cannot create the material manifestation without the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The three puruṣas—Kāraṇodakaśāyī Viṣṇu, Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu and Kṣīrodakaśāyī-Viṣṇu—the mate..."
15:1915:19, 3 January 2018 diff hist +3,166 N As a wooden doll that looks like a woman or as an animal made of grass and leaves cannot move or dance independently, but depends fully on the person who handles it, all of us dance according to the desire of the SC, the PG. No one is independent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King Indra, as a wooden doll that looks like a woman or as an animal made of grass and leaves cannot move or dance independe..."
15:1515:15, 3 January 2018 diff hist +2,028 N Our sensory prowess, mental power, bodily strength, living force, immortality and mortality are all subject to the superintendence of the SPG. Not knowing this, foolish people think the dull material body to be the cause of their activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our sensory prowess, mental power, bodily strength, living force, immortality and mortality are all subject to the superintend..."
15:0315:03, 3 January 2018 diff hist +4,378 N Being dependent and being obliged to accept material bodies, belligerent subordinates are sometimes victorious and sometimes defeated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being dependent and being obliged to accept material bodies, belligerent subordinates are sometimes victorious and sometimes d..."
15:0115:01, 3 January 2018 diff hist +4,735 N Vrtrasura continued: O Indra, no one is guaranteed of being always victorious but the original enjoyer, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Bhagavan. He is the cause of creation, maintenance and annihilation, and He knows everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vrtrasura continued: O Indra, no one is guaranteed of being always victorious but the original enjoyer, the Supreme Personalit..."
14:5214:52, 3 January 2018 diff hist +1,740 N He (Indra) dared not pick up his weapon again. Vrtrasura, however, encouraged him, saying, "Take up your thunderbolt and kill your enemy. This is not the time to lament your fate" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He dared not pick up his weapon again. Vrtrasura, however, encouraged him, saying, "Take up your thunderbolt and kill your ene..."
14:4914:49, 3 January 2018 diff hist +1,535 N Having dropped the thunderbolt from his hand in the presence of his enemy, Indra was practically defeated and was very much ashamed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having dropped the thunderbolt from his hand in the presence of his enemy, Indra was practically defeated and was very much as..."

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