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05:4005:40, 17 April 2018 diff hist +2,660 N By giving charity, a benevolent and merciful person undoubtedly becomes even more auspicious, especially when he gives charity to a person like your good self. Under the circumstances, I must give this little brahmacari whatever charity He wants from me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By giving charity, a benevolent and merciful person undoubtedly becomes even more auspicious, especially when he gives charity..."
05:3705:37, 17 April 2018 diff hist +3,183 N O best of the brahmanas, many men have laid down their lives on the battlefield, being unafraid of fighting, but rarely has one gotten the chance to give his accumulated wealth faithfully to a saintly person who creates holy places Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O best of the brahmanas, many men have laid down their lives on the battlefield, being unafraid of fighting, but rarely has on..."
05:3405:34, 17 April 2018 diff hist +2,648 N O best of the brahmanas, certainly the great demoniac kings who were never reluctant to fight enjoyed this world, but in due course of time everything they had was taken away, except their reputation, by which they continue to exist Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O best of the brahmanas, certainly the great demoniac kings who were never reluctant to fight enjoyed this world, but in due c..."
05:2905:29, 17 April 2018 diff hist +2,012 N If the brahmana Vamanadeva is not satisfied by whatever gifts one has given, why not please Him with the riches one is destined to lose at death? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the brahmana Vamanadeva is not satisfied by whatever gifts one has given, why not please Him with the riches one is destine..."
05:2705:27, 17 April 2018 diff hist +1,994 N My lord, you can also see that all the material opulences of this world are certainly separated from their possessor at death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My lord, you can also see that all the material opulences of this world are certainly separated from their possessor at death"..."
05:2405:24, 17 April 2018 diff hist +1,464 N I do not fear hell, poverty, an ocean of distress, falldown from my position or even death itself as much as I fear cheating a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I do not fear hell, poverty, an ocean of distress, falldown from my position or even death itself as much as I fear cheating a..."
05:1805:18, 17 April 2018 diff hist +4,291 N I am the grandson of Maharaja Prahlada. How can I withdraw my promise because of greed for money when I have already said that I shall give this land? How can I behave like an ordinary cheater, especially toward a brahmana? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am the grandson of Maharaja Prahlada. How can I withdraw my promise because of greed for money when I have already said that..."
05:1605:16, 17 April 2018 diff hist +3,619 N As you have already stated, the principle of religion that doesn't hinder one's economic development, sense gratification, fame & means of livelihood is the real occupational duty of the householder. I also think that this religious principle is correct Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja said: As you have already stated, the principle of religion that does not hinder one's economic development, s..."
05:1205:12, 17 April 2018 diff hist +4,839 N Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: O King Pariksit, when Bali Maharaja was thus advised by his spiritual master, Sukracarya, his family priest, he remained silent for some time, and then, after full deliberation, he replied to his spiritual master as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: O King Pariksit, when Bali Maharaja was thus advised by his spiritual master, Sukracarya, his famil..."
05:0905:09, 17 April 2018 diff hist +1,951 N In flattering a woman to bring her under control, in a marriage ceremony, in earning one's livelihood, when one's life is in danger, in protecting cows and brahminical culture, or in protecting a person from an enemy's hand, falsity is never condemned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In flattering a woman to bring her under control, in joking, in a marriage ceremony, in earning one's livelihood, when one's l..."
03:3303:33, 17 April 2018 diff hist +2,513 N If one always pleads that he has nothing, he is condemned, for he is a dead body while living, or while still breathing he should be killed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one always pleads that he has nothing, he is condemned, for he is a dead body while living, or while still breathing he sho..."
03:3003:30, 17 April 2018 diff hist +2,772 N The safe course is to say no. Although it is a falsehood, it protects one completely, it draws the compassion of others toward oneself, and it gives one full facility to collect money from others for oneself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, the safe course is to say no. Although it is a falsehood, it protects one completely, it draws the compassion of ot..."
03:2603:26, 17 April 2018 diff hist +4,473 N Especially when one gives charity to a poor man or beggar, one remains unfulfilled in self-realization and in sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Especially when one gives charity to a poor man or beggar, one remains unfulfilled in self-realization and in sense gratificat..."
03:2103:21, 17 April 2018 diff hist +4,621 N To be without money is not very satisfactory, for in that position one cannot fulfill one's desires. In other words, by using the word om one becomes poverty-stricken Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To be without money is not very satisfactory, for in that position one cannot fulfill one's desires. In other words, by using..."
03:1803:18, 17 April 2018 diff hist +4,683 N The utterance of the word om signifies separation from one's monetary assets. In other words, by uttering this word one becomes free from attachment to money because his money is taken away from him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The utterance of the word om signifies separation from one's monetary assets. In other words, by uttering this word one become..."
02:5902:59, 17 April 2018 diff hist +1,455 N You will certainly be unable to fulfill your promise, and I think that because of this inability your eternal residence will be in hell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You will certainly be unable to fulfill your promise, and I think that because of this inability your eternal residence will b..."
02:5602:56, 17 April 2018 diff hist +2,537 N Vamanadeva will first occupy the three worlds with one step, then He will take His second step and occupy everything in outer space, and then He will expand His universal body to occupy everything. Where will you offer Him the third step? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vamanadeva will first occupy the three worlds with one step, then He will take His second step and occupy everything in outer..."
02:5102:51, 17 April 2018 diff hist +2,897 N You have promised to give Him three steps of land in charity, but when you give it He will occupy the three worlds. You are a rascal! You do not know what a great mistake you have made Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have promised to give Him three steps of land in charity, but when you give it He will occupy the three worlds. You are a..."
02:4702:47, 17 April 2018 diff hist +3,782 N This person falsely appearing as a brahmacari is actually the SPG, Hari, who has come in this form to take away all your land, wealth, beauty, power, fame and education. After taking everything from you, He will deliver it to Indra, your enemy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This person falsely appearing as a brahmacārī is actually the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, who has come in this for..."
02:4202:42, 17 April 2018 diff hist +1,648 N You do not know what a dangerous position you have accepted by promising to give Him land. I do not think that this promise is good for you. It will bring great harm to the demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You do not know what a dangerous position you have accepted by promising to give Him land. I do not think that this promise is..."

15:2915:29, 16 April 2018 diff hist +2,089 N Sukracarya said: O son of Virocana, this brahmacari in the form of a dwarf is directly the imperishable SPG, Visnu. Accepting Kasyapa Muni as His father and Aditi as His mother, He has now appeared in order to fulfill the interests of the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukrācārya said: O son of Virocana, this brahmacārī in the form of a dwarf is directly the imperishable Supreme Personali..."
15:2515:25, 16 April 2018 diff hist +1,591 N Understanding Lord Visnu's purpose, Sukracarya, the best of the learned, immediately spoke as follows to his disciple, who was about to offer everything to Lord Vamanadeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Understanding Lord Visnu's purpose, Sukracarya, the best of the learned, immediately spoke as follows to his disciple, who was..."
15:2115:21, 16 April 2018 diff hist +1,953 N Sukadeva Gosvami continued: When the Supreme Personality of Godhead had thus spoken to Bali Maharaja, Bali smiled and told Him, "All right. Take whatever You like." To confirm his promise to give Vamanadeva the desired land, he then took up his waterpot Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami continued: When the Supreme Personality of Godhead had thus spoken to Bali Maharaja, Bali smiled and told Him..."
15:1615:16, 16 April 2018 diff hist +1,930 N O King, from you, the best of those who give charity, I ask only three paces of land. By such a gift I shall be very pleased, for the way of happiness is to be fully satisfied to receive that which is absolutely needed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, from you, the best of those who give charity, I ask only three paces of land. By such a gift I shall be very pleased,..."
15:1015:10, 16 April 2018 diff hist +1,501 N One who is satisfied by that which is obtained by destiny is fit for liberation from this material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is satisfied by that which is obtained by destiny is fit for liberation from this material existence"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
15:0715:07, 16 April 2018 diff hist +1,883 N Material existence causes discontent in regard to fulfilling one's lusty desires and achieving more and more money. This is the cause for the continuation of material life, which is full of repeated birth and death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material existence causes discontent in regard to fulfilling one's lusty desires and achieving more and more money. This is th..."
14:5314:53, 16 April 2018 diff hist +1,819 N If I were not satisfied with three paces of land, then surely I would not be satisfied even with possessing one of the seven islands, consisting of nine varsas. Even if I possessed one island, I would hope to get others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If I were not satisfied with three paces of land, then surely I would not be satisfied even with possessing one of the seven i..."
14:4914:49, 16 April 2018 diff hist +5,169 N The Personality of Godhead said: O my dear King, even the entirety of whatever there may be within the three worlds to satisfy one's senses cannot satisfy a person whose senses are uncontrolled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead said: O my dear King, even the entirety of whatever there may be within the three worlds to satisfy..."
14:4514:45, 16 April 2018 diff hist +1,874 N O small boy, one who approaches me to beg something should not have to ask anything more, anywhere. Therefore, if You wish, You may ask from me as much land as will suffice to maintain You according to Your needs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O small boy, one who approaches me to beg something should not have to ask anything more, anywhere. Therefore, if You wish, Yo..."
14:3914:39, 16 April 2018 diff hist +2,586 N I am able to give You an entire island because I am the proprietor of the three divisions of the universe. You have come to take something from me and have pleased me by Your sweet words, but You are asking only three paces of land Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am able to give You an entire island because I am the proprietor of the three divisions of the universe. You have come to ta..."

09:3709:37, 15 April 2018 diff hist +2,894 N Bali Maharaja said: O son of a brahmana, Your instructions are as good as those of learned and elderly persons. Nonetheless, You are a boy, and Your intelligence is insufficient. Thus You are not very prudent in regard to Your self-interest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Maharaja said: O son of a brahmana, Your instructions are as good as those of learned and elderly persons. Nonetheless, Y..."
09:2709:27, 15 April 2018 diff hist +2,745 N If a learned brahmana takes charity from others only according to his needs, he does not become entangled in sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a learned brahmana takes charity from others only according to his needs, he does not become entangled in sinful activities..."
09:2309:23, 15 April 2018 diff hist +2,985 N O King, controller of the entire universe, although you are very munificent and are able to give Me as much land as I want, I do not want anything from you that is unnecessary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, controller of the entire universe, although you are very munificent and are able to give Me as much land as I want, I..."
09:1309:13, 15 April 2018 diff hist +1,669 N You also have observed the principles followed by great personalities who are householder brahmanas, by your forefathers and by great heroes who are extremely famous for their exalted activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You also have observed the principles followed by great personalities who are householder brahmanas, by your forefathers and b..."
09:0809:08, 15 April 2018 diff hist +2,212 N Your father, Virocana, the son of Maharaja Prahlada, was very affectionate toward brahmanas. Although he knew very well that it was the demigods who had come to him in the dress of brahmanas, at their request he delivered to them the duration of his life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your father, Virocana, the son of Maharaja Prahlada, was very affectionate toward brahmanas. Although he knew very well that i..."
09:0309:03, 15 April 2018 diff hist +2,306 N Hiranyakasipu's anger against Lord Visnu persisted until his death. Other people in the bodily concept of life maintain anger only because of false ego and the great influence of ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiranyakasipu's anger against Lord Visnu persisted until his death. Other people in the bodily concept of life maintain anger..."
08:5708:57, 15 April 2018 diff hist +4,317 N Unable to see Him, Hiranyakasipu said, "I have searched the entire universe, but I could not find Visnu, who has killed my brother. Therefore, He must certainly have gone to that place from which no one returns. (In other words, He must now be dead) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unable to see Him, Hiraṇyakaśipu said, "I have searched the entire universe, but I could not find Viṣṇu, who has killed..."
08:4508:45, 15 April 2018 diff hist +2,102 N Angry at not seeing Him, Hiranyakasipu screamed loudly and searched the entire universe, including the surface of the earth, the higher planetary systems, all directions and all the caves and oceans. But Hiranyakasipu did not see Visnu anywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Angry at not seeing Him, Hiraṇyakaśipu screamed loudly and searched the entire universe, including the surface of the earth..."
08:3908:39, 15 April 2018 diff hist +1,579 N Upon seeing that the residence of Lord Visnu was vacant, Hiranyakasipu began searching for Lord Visnu everywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon seeing that the residence of Lord Visnu was vacant, Hiranyakasipu began searching for Lord Visnu everywhere"}} {{notes|}}..."
08:3608:36, 15 April 2018 diff hist +2,120 N In a subtle body inconceivable to Hiranyakasipu, Lord Visnu, who was in great anxiety, entered Hiranyakasipu's nostril along with his breath Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In a subtle body inconceivable to Hiranyakasipu, Lord Visnu, who was in great anxiety, entered Hiranyakasipu's nostril along w..."
08:2808:28, 15 April 2018 diff hist +2,303 N Lord Vamanadeva continued: O King of the demons, after Lord Visnu made this decision, He entered the body of His enemy Hiranyakasipu, who was running after Him with great force Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Vamanadeva continued: O King of the demons, after Lord Visnu made this decision, He entered the body of His enemy Hiranya..."
08:2508:25, 15 April 2018 diff hist +1,795 N Wheresoever I go, Hiranyakasipu will follow Me, as death follows all living entities. Therefore it is better for Me to enter the core of his heart, for then, because of his power to see only externally, he will not see Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wheresoever I go, Hiranyakasipu will follow Me, as death follows all living entities. Therefore it is better for Me to enter t..."
08:1508:15, 15 April 2018 diff hist +1,482 N Seeing Hiranyakasipu coming forward bearing a trident in his hand like personified death, Lord Visnu, the best of all mystics and the knower of the progress of time, thought as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing Hiranyakasipu coming forward bearing a trident in his hand like personified death, Lord Visnu, the best of all mystics..."
08:1208:12, 15 April 2018 diff hist +1,528 N When Hiranyakasipu heard the news of his brother's being killed, with great anger he went to the residence of Visnu, the killer of his brother, wanting to kill Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Hiranyakasipu heard the news of his brother's being killed, with great anger he went to the residence of Visnu, the kille..."
08:0808:08, 15 April 2018 diff hist +1,838 N When delivering the earth from the Garbhodaka Sea, Lord Visnu, in His incarnation as a boar, killed Hiranyaksa, who had appeared before Him. The fight was severe, and the Lord killed Hiranyaksa with great difficulty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When delivering the earth from the Garbhodaka Sea, Lord Visnu, in His incarnation as a boar, killed Hiranyaksa, who had appear..."
08:0208:02, 15 April 2018 diff hist +1,699 N It was in your dynasty that Hiranyaksa was born. Carrying only his own club, he wandered the globe alone, without assistance, to conquer all directions, and no hero he met could rival him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was in your dynasty that Hiranyaksa was born. Carrying only his own club, he wandered the globe alone, without assistance,..."
07:5807:58, 15 April 2018 diff hist +2,190 N O King Bali, never in your dynasty has the low-minded King been born who upon being requested has refused charity to brahmanas in holy places or a fight to ksatriyas on a battlefield Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King Bali, never in your dynasty has the low-minded King been born who upon being requested has refused charity to brahmanas..."
07:5307:53, 15 April 2018 diff hist +1,865 N I know that even until now, no one taking birth in your family has been poor-minded or miserly. No one has refused to give charity to brahmanas, nor after promising to give charity has anyone failed to fulfill his promise Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I know that even until now, no one taking birth in your family has been poor-minded or miserly. No one has refused to give cha..."
07:4707:47, 15 April 2018 diff hist +3,190 N Your statements are very true, and they completely agree with religious etiquette. They are in keeping with the behavior of your family, and they enhance your reputation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your statements are very true, and they completely agree with religious etiquette. They are in keeping with the behavior of yo..."
07:4207:42, 15 April 2018 diff hist +3,543 N The SPG said: O King, you are indeed exalted because your present advisors are the brahmanas who are descendants of Bhrgu and because your instructor for your future life is your grandfather, the peaceful and venerable Prahlada Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: O King, you are indeed exalted because your present advisors are the brāhmaṇas who..."

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