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15:4515:45, 29 January 2018 diff hist +1,279 N O King, the third Manu, Uttama, was the son of King Priyavrata. Among the sons of this Manu were Pavana, Srnjaya and Yajnahotra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, the third Manu, Uttama, was the son of King Priyavrata. Among the sons of this Manu were Pavana, Srnjaya and Yajnahotr..."
15:3915:39, 29 January 2018 diff hist +1,277 N Vedasira was a very celebrated rsi. From the womb of his wife, whose name was Tusita, came the avatara named Vibhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vedasira was a very celebrated rsi. From the womb of his wife, whose name was Tusita, came the avatara named Vibhu"}} {{notes|..."
15:3715:37, 29 January 2018 diff hist +1,840 N During the reign of Svarocisa, the post of Indra was assumed by Rocana, the son of Yajna. Tusita and others became the principal demigods, and Urja, Stambha and others became the seven saints. All of them were faithful devotees of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the reign of Svarocisa, the post of Indra was assumed by Rocana, the son of Yajna. Tusita and others became the princip..."
15:3215:32, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,202 N The son of Agni named Svarocisa became the second Manu. His several sons were headed by Dyumat, Susena and Rocismat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The son of Agni named Svarocisa became the second Manu. His several sons were headed by Dyumat, Susena and Rocismat"}} {{notes..."
15:2115:21, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,043 N The Supreme Lord, Visnu, who sits in everyone's heart, appearing as Yajnapati, observed that the Raksasas and demons were going to devour Svayambhuva Manu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord, Visnu, who sits in everyone's heart, appearing as Yajnapati, observed that the Raksasas and demons were goin..."
15:1915:19, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,049 N Sukadeva Gosvami says: Svayambhuva Manu was thus in a trance, chanting the mantras of Vedic instruction known as the Upanisads. Upon seeing him, the Raksasas & asuras, being very hungry, wanted to devour him. Therefore they ran after him with great speed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: Svāyambhuva Manu was thus in a trance, chanting the mantras of Vedic instruction known as the..."
15:1515:15, 29 January 2018 diff hist +6,009 N As the supreme teacher of human society, He teaches His own way of activities, and thus He inaugurates the real path of religion. I request everyone to follow Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the supreme teacher of human society, He teaches His own way of activities, and thus He inaugurates the real path of religi..."
15:1215:12, 29 January 2018 diff hist +6,176 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, works just like an ordinary human being, yet He does not desire to enjoy the fruits of work. He is full in knowledge, free from material desires and diversions, and completely independent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, works just like an ordinary human being, yet He does not desire to enjoy the fruits..."
15:0815:08, 29 January 2018 diff hist +4,738 N The SPG is full in opulence by His own gain, yet He acts as the creator, maintainer and annihilator of this material world. In spite of acting in that way, He is never entangled. Hence devotees who follow in His footsteps are also never entangled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is full in opulence by His own gain, yet He acts as the creator, maintainer and annihilator..."
15:0115:01, 29 January 2018 diff hist +6,780 N Unless one begins by performing activities as recommended in the sastras, one cannot reach the stage of liberation, or activities that produce no reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, to enable people to reach the stage of activities that are not tinged by fruitive results, great saints first engag..."
14:5814:58, 29 January 2018 diff hist +6,827 N To enable people to reach the stage of activities that are not tinged by fruitive results, great saints first engage people in fruitive activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, to enable people to reach the stage of activities that are not tinged by fruitive results, great saints first engag..."
14:5514:55, 29 January 2018 diff hist +4,688 N The universe appears to be created, maintained & annihilated by Him because He has created this cosmic manifestation by His external energy. Nonetheless, He remains inactive in His spiritual energy & is untouched by the activities of the material energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because He has created this cosmic manifestation by His external energy, the universe appears to be created, maintained and an..."
14:5114:51, 29 January 2018 diff hist +4,708 N The entire cosmic manifestation is the body of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, who has millions of names and unlimited potencies. He is self-effulgent, unborn & changeless. He is the beginning of everything but He has no beginning Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The entire cosmic manifestation is the body of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Absolute Truth, who has millions of nam..."
14:4114:41, 29 January 2018 diff hist +3,078 N The universe, which emanates from Him, is another feature of the Lord. Therefore the Supreme Lord is the ultimate truth, and He is complete in greatness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The universe, which emanates from Him, is another feature of the Lord. Therefore the Supreme Lord is the ultimate truth, and H..."
14:3914:39, 29 January 2018 diff hist +3,056 N The dualities found within this material world, such as beginning and end, mine and theirs, are all absent from the personality of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The dualities found within this material world, such as beginning and end, mine and theirs, are all absent from the personalit..."
14:3414:34, 29 January 2018 diff hist +3,051 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead has no beginning, no end and no middle. Nor does He belong to a particular person or nation. He has no inside or outside Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead has no beginning, no end and no middle. Nor does He belong to a particular person or nation..."
14:2714:27, 29 January 2018 diff hist +6,534 N Everyone should worship the Supersoul, who always stays with the individual soul as a friend Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, everyone should worship the Supersoul, who always stays with the individual soul as a friend"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
14:2514:25, 29 January 2018 diff hist +6,987 N Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead constantly watches the activities of the world, no one sees Him. However, one should not think that because no one sees Him, He does not see, for His power to see is never diminished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead constantly watches the activities of the world, no one sees Him. However, one shou..."
14:2214:22, 29 January 2018 diff hist +10,256 N Within this universe, the SPG in His Supersoul feature is present everywhere, wherever there are animate or inanimate beings. Therefore, one should accept only that which is allotted to him; one should not desire to infringe upon the property of others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Within this universe, the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His Supersoul feature is present everywhere, wherever there are an..."
14:1614:16, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,201 N O scion of Bharata, after Svayambhuva Manu had thus entered the forest with his wife, he stood on one leg on the bank of the River Sunanda, and in this way, with only one leg touching the earth, he performed great austerities for one hundred years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O scion of Bharata, after Svayambhuva Manu had thus entered the forest with his wife, he stood on one leg on the bank of the R..."
14:1214:12, 29 January 2018 diff hist +3,050 N Svayambhuva Manu, the husband of Satarupa, was by nature not at all attached to enjoyment of the senses. Thus he gave up his kingdom of sense enjoyment and entered the forest with his wife to practice austerities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svayambhuva Manu, the husband of Satarupa, was by nature not at all attached to enjoyment of the senses. Thus he gave up his k..."
14:0914:09, 29 January 2018 diff hist +1,608 N O best of the Kurus (Pariksit), I (Sukadeva) have already described (in the Third Canto) the activities of Kapila, the son of Devahuti. Now I shall describe the activities of Yajnapati, the son of Akuti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O best of the Kurus, I have already described (in the Third Canto) the activities of Kapila, the son of Devahuti. Now I shall..."
14:0214:02, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,154 N Svayambhuva Manu had two daughters, named Akuti and Devahuti. From their wombs, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared as two sons named Yajnamurti and Kapila respectively. These sons were entrusted with preaching about religion and knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svayambhuva Manu had two daughters, named Akuti and Devahuti. From their wombs, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared as..."
13:5513:55, 29 January 2018 diff hist +1,684 N Sukadeva Gosvami said: In the present kalpa there have already been six Manus. I have described to you Svayambhuva Manu and the appearance of many demigods. In this kalpa of Brahma, Svayambhuva is the first Manu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami said: In the present kalpa there have already been six Manus. I have described to you Svayambhuva Manu and th..."
13:5313:53, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,824 N O learned brahmana (Sukadeva), kindly describe to us whatever activities the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who created this cosmic manifestation, has performed in the past manvantaras, is performing at present, and will perform in the future manvantaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O learned brahmana, kindly describe to us whatever activities the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who created this cosmic mani..."
12:5912:59, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,688 N O King Pariksit, now I (Sukadeva Gosvami) have completely described how Diti performed this ceremony and had good children - the Maruts - and a happy life. I have tried to explain this to you as elaborately as possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King Pariksit, now I have completely described how Diti performed this ceremony and had good children - the Maruts - and a h..."
12:5512:55, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,449 N After one performs this ritualistic ceremony, Lord Visnu and His wife, mother Laksmi, the goddess of fortune, are very pleased with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After one performs this ritualistic ceremony, Lord Visnu and His wife, mother Laksmi, the goddess of fortune, are very pleased..."
12:5112:51, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,898 N If one recites this narration while offering oblations to the pitas and demigods, especially during the sraddha ceremony, the demigods and inhabitants of Pitrloka will be extremely pleased with him and bestow upon him the fulfillment of all desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one recites this narration while offering oblations to the pitas and demigods, especially during the sraddha ceremony, the..."
12:4812:48, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,395 N By observing this vrata, a diseased man can gain relief from his disease and have an able body with which to work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By observing this vrata, a diseased man can gain relief from his disease and have an able body with which to work"}} {{notes|}..."
12:4612:46, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,776 N A woman whose children have died after birth can get a child with a long duration of life and also become very fortunate in possessing wealth. If a woman is unfortunate she will become fortunate, and if ugly she will become beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A woman whose children have died after birth can get a child with a long duration of life and also become very fortunate in po..."
12:4312:43, 29 January 2018 diff hist +2,726 N If an unmarried girl observes this vrata, she will be able to get a very good husband. If a woman who is avira - who has no husband or son - executes this ritualistic ceremony, she can be promoted to the spiritual world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If an unmarried girl observes this vrata, she will be able to get a very good husband. If a woman who is avira - who has no hu..."

15:5815:58, 28 January 2018 diff hist +2,400 N A wife who performs this ritualistic ceremony will surely receive good fortune, opulence, sons, a long-living husband, a good reputation and a good home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A wife who performs this ritualistic ceremony will surely receive good fortune, opulence, sons, a long-living husband, a good..."
15:5615:56, 28 January 2018 diff hist +2,491 N If this vow or ritualistic ceremony is observed according to the description of sastra, even in this life a man will be able to achieve all the benedictions he desires from the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If this vow or ritualistic ceremony is observed according to the description of sastra, even in this life a man will be able t..."
15:5315:53, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,702 N Then the wife should eat the remnants of the oblation of sweet rice cooked with ghee. Eating the remnants insures a learned, devoted son and all good fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then the wife should eat the remnants of the oblation of sweet rice cooked with ghee. Eating the remnants insures a learned, d..."
15:4915:49, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,765 N Before taking his meal, the husband must first seat the acarya comfortably, and, along with his relatives and friends, should control his speech and offer prasada to the guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before taking his meal, the husband must first seat the acarya comfortably, and, along with his relatives and friends, should..."
15:4415:44, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,684 N Thereafter, he should satisfy the brahmanas. When the satisfied brahmanas bestow their blessings, he should devotedly offer them respectful obeisances with his head, and with their permission he should take prasada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thereafter, he should satisfy the brahmanas. When the satisfied brahmanas bestow their blessings, he should devotedly offer th..."
15:4215:42, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,528 N Sweet rice should be cooked with ghee, and with this preparation the husband should offer oblations to the fire twelve times Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sweet rice should be cooked with ghee, and with this preparation the husband should offer oblations to the fire twelve times"}..."
15:3815:38, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,646 N On the morning of the next day, one should wash oneself, and after worshiping Lord Krsna as before, one should cook as one cooks for festivals as stated in the Grhya-sutras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the morning of the next day, one should wash oneself, and after worshiping Lord Krsna as before, one should cook as one coo..."
15:3615:36, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,620 N The chaste wife must perform such devotional service continuously for one year. After one year passes, she should fast on the full-moon day in the month of Karttika (October-November) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The chaste wife must perform such devotional service continuously for one year. After one year passes, she should fast on the..."
15:3215:32, 28 January 2018 diff hist +2,166 N Every day the wife must continue following the regulative principles to worship Lord Visnu with great devotion. Thereafter, Lord Visnu should be laid in His bed, and then one should take prasada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every day the wife must continue following the regulative principles to worship Lord Visnu with great devotion. Thereafter, Lo..."
15:2715:27, 28 January 2018 diff hist +2,176 N By offering the remnants of prasada, flower garlands, sandalwood pulp and ornaments, one should daily worship the brahmanas and worship women who peacefully live with their husbands and children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By offering the remnants of prasada, flower garlands, sandalwood pulp and ornaments, one should daily worship the brahmanas an..."
15:2215:22, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,971 N One should accept this visnu-vrata, which is a vow in devotional service, and should not deviate from its execution to engage in anything else Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should accept this visnu-vrata, which is a vow in devotional service, and should not deviate from its execution to engage..."
15:1515:15, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,882 N Therefore if the wife is unable to execute this process, the husband should carefully do so, and the faithful wife will share the result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore if the wife is unable to execute this process, the husband should carefully do so, and the faithful wife will share..."
15:1015:10, 28 January 2018 diff hist +2,023 N Between the husband and wife, one person is sufficient to execute this devotional service. Because of their good relationship, both of them will enjoy the result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Between the husband and wife, one person is sufficient to execute this devotional service. Because of their good relationship,..."
15:0615:06, 28 January 2018 diff hist +2,014 N Accepting her husband as the representative of the Supreme Person, a wife should worship him with unalloyed devotion by offering him prasada. The husband, being very pleased with his wife, should engage himself in the affairs of his family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Accepting her husband as the representative of the Supreme Person, a wife should worship him with unalloyed devotion by offeri..."
15:0215:02, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,619 N Thereafter, with devotion and humility, one should offer prayers to the Lord and mother Laksmi. Then one should smell the remnants of the food offered and then again worship the Lord and Laksmiji Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thereafter, with devotion and humility, one should offer prayers to the Lord and mother Laksmi. Then one should smell the remn..."
14:5714:57, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,682 N After removing all the paraphernalia of worship, one should offer them water to wash their hands and mouths, and then one should worship them again Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After removing all the paraphernalia of worship, one should offer them water to wash their hands and mouths, and then one shou..."
14:5114:51, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,853 N Sri Sukadeva Gosvami continued: Thus one should worship Lord Visnu, who is known as Srinivasa, along with mother Laksmi, the goddess of fortune, by offering prayers according to the process mentioned above Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Sukadeva Gosvami continued: Thus one should worship Lord Visnu, who is known as Srinivasa, along with mother Laksmi, the g..."
14:4714:47, 28 January 2018 diff hist +1,480 N You are both the supreme rulers and benedictors of the three worlds. Therefore, my Lord, Uttamasloka, may my ambitions be fulfilled by Your grace Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are both the supreme rulers and benedictors of the three worlds. Therefore, my Lord, Uttamasloka, may my ambitions be fulf..."
14:4414:44, 28 January 2018 diff hist +5,139 N You live as the Supersoul of all living entities, and the goddess of fortune is the form of their bodies, senses and minds. She also has a holy name and form, whereas You are the support of all such names and forms and the cause for their manifestation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You live as the Supersoul of all living entities, and the goddess of fortune is the form of their bodies, senses and minds. Sh..."

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