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16:2916:29, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,470 N Flies cannot follow the path of Garuda, and to date none of the great kings and victorious leaders could follow this path of devotional service, not even mentally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Flies cannot follow the path of Garuda, and to date none of the great kings and victorious leaders could follow this path of d..."
16:2416:24, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,641 N Having summarized the teachings of Jada Bharata, Sukadeva Gosvami said: My dear King Pariksit, the path indicated by Jada Bharata is like the path followed by Garuda, the carrier of the Lord, and ordinary kings are just like flies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having summarized the teachings of Jada Bharata, Sukadeva Gosvami said: My dear King Pariksit, the path indicated by Jada Bhar..."
16:1916:19, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,857 N After reaping the results of his pious activities, he has to return to the lower planetary systems. In this way he perpetually goes up and comes down Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After reaping the results of his pious activities, he has to return to the lower planetary systems. In this way he perpetually..."
16:1416:14, 6 May 2018 diff hist +5,206 N When the conditioned soul accepts the shelter of the creeper of fruitive activity, he may be elevated by his pious activities to higher planetary systems and thus gain liberation from hellish conditions, but unfortunately he cannot remain there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the conditioned soul accepts the shelter of the creeper of fruitive activity, he may be elevated by his pious activities..."
16:1116:11, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,819 N This is because those great kings could not even conquer the false consciousness of "I am this body, and this is my property." Thus they simply created enmity with rival kings, fought with them and died without having discharged life's real mission Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is because those great kings could not even conquer the false consciousness of"|"I am this body, and this is my property"..."
16:0116:01, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,762 N There were many great saintly kings who were very expert in performing sacrificial rituals and very competent in conquering other kingdoms, yet despite their power they could not attain the loving service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There were many great saintly kings who were very expert in performing sacrificial rituals and very competent in conquering ot..."
15:5715:57, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,630 N Being unfortunate and attached to the miserable material conditions, a materialistic person cannot associate with them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being unfortunate and attached to the miserable material conditions, a materialistic person cannot associate with them"}} {{no..."
15:5415:54, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,921 N Saintly persons, who are friends to all living entities, have a peaceful consciousness. They have controlled their senses and minds, and they easily attain the path of liberation, the path back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly persons, who are friends to all living entities, have a peaceful consciousness. They have controlled their senses and..."
15:4415:44, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,355 N Without accepting the devotional path, one cannot get out of the clutches of material existence. The conclusion is that no one can be happy in material life. One must take to Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without accepting the devotional path, one cannot get out of the clutches of material existence. The conclusion is that no one..."
15:4115:41, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,126 N Those who are self-realized simply take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in order to get out of this dangerous material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are self-realized simply take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in order to get out of this dangerous ma..."
15:3915:39, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,392 N In this way he becomes entangled and forgets his separation from the Supreme Personality of Godhead since time immemorial. Thus he traverses the dangerous path of material existence, and on this path he is not at all happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way he becomes entangled and forgets his separation from the Supreme Personality of Godhead since time immemorial. Thu..."
15:3315:33, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,309 N The conditioned soul is sometimes illusioned and afraid. Sometimes he cries loudly out of fear. Sometimes he is happy maintaining his family, and sometimes he is overjoyed and sings melodiously Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way, the conditioned soul is sometimes illusioned and afraid. Sometimes he cries loudly out of fear. Sometimes he is h..."
15:2315:23, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,287 N Sometimes the conditioned soul is separated from his father by death or other circumstances. Leaving him aside he gradually becomes attached to others, such as his children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the conditioned soul is separated from his father by death or other circumstances. Leaving him aside he gradually be..."
15:1515:15, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,357 N The path of this material world is full of material miseries, and various troubles disturb the conditioned souls. Sometimes he loses, and sometimes he gains. In either case, the path is full of danger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The path of this material world is full of material miseries, and various troubles disturb the conditioned souls. Sometimes he..."
15:0715:07, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,332 N He falls into scarcity & at that time when he is unable to secure the necessities by fair means, he decides to seize the property of others unfairly. When he cannot get the things he wants he simply receives insults from others & thus becomes very morose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, he falls into scarcity, and at that time, when he is unable to secure the necessities by fair means, he decide..."
15:0015:00, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,912 N Sometimes, having no money, the conditioned soul does not get sufficient accommodations. Sometimes he doesn't even have a place to sit, nor does he have the other necessities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, having no money, the conditioned soul does not get sufficient accommodations. Sometimes he doesn't even have a plac..."
14:5214:52, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,109 N Sometimes conditioned souls exchange money, but in due course of time, enmity arises because of cheating. Although there may be a tiny profit, the conditioned souls cease to be friends and become enemies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes conditioned souls exchange money, but in due course of time, enmity arises because of cheating. Although there may b..."
14:4814:48, 6 May 2018 diff hist +1,756 N When he is unable to counteract them and has to remain in a miserable condition, he naturally becomes very morose because he wants to enjoy material facilities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When he is unable to counteract them and has to remain in a miserable condition, he naturally becomes very morose because he w..."
14:4614:46, 6 May 2018 diff hist +1,936 N The conditioned soul suffers many miserable bodily conditions, such as being affected by severe cold and strong winds. He also suffers due to the activities of other living beings and due to natural disturbances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned soul suffers many miserable bodily conditions, such as being affected by severe cold and strong winds. He also..."
14:3814:38, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,083 N He is then subjected to the threefold miseries, and, out of fear of the elephant of death, he falls into the darkness found in a mountain cave Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is then subjected to the threefold miseries, and, out of fear of the elephant of death, he falls into the darkness found in..."
14:3714:37, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,347 N In this material world, when the conditioned soul forgets his relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead and does not care for Krsna consciousness, he simply engages in different types of mischievous and sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this material world, when the conditioned soul forgets his relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead and does no..."
14:2514:25, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,824 N Family life affords the conditioned soul a festival of momentary sex pleasure, and thus he is completely unable to get out of the material clutches Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Family life affords the conditioned soul a festival of momentary sex pleasure, and thus he is completely unable to get out of..."
14:1714:17, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,644 N Just as a monkey jumps from one tree to another, the conditioned soul jumps from one body to another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as a monkey jumps from one tree to another, the conditioned soul jumps from one body to another"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
14:1314:13, 6 May 2018 diff hist +5,514 N They forget completely that one day their small life spans will be finished and they will be degraded in the evolutionary cycle Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus they forget completely that one day their small life spans will be finished and they will be degraded in the evolutionary..."
14:1014:10, 6 May 2018 diff hist +5,836 N They are captivated simply by seeing the faces of one another, which remind them of sense gratification. They are always engaged in material activities, known as gramya-karma, and they work hard for material benefit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are captivated simply by seeing the faces of one another, which remind them of sense gratification. They are always engag..."
14:0414:04, 6 May 2018 diff hist +5,764 N In this way the descendants of the monkeys intermingle with each other, and they are generally known as sudras. Without hesitating, they live and move freely, not knowing the goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way the descendants of the monkeys intermingle with each other, and they are generally known as sudras. Without hesita..."
08:2608:26, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,613 N Sex is very prominent among animals like monkeys, and such people who are enlivened by sex may be called descendants of monkeys Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sex is very prominent among animals like monkeys, and such people who are enlivened by sex may be called descendants of monkey..."
08:2408:24, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,801 N However, being unable to stick to these principles, these rascals again fall down and take shelter among sudras who are very expert in making arrangements for sex indulgence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, being unable to stick to these principles, these rascals again fall down and take shelter among sudras who are very e..."
08:2108:21, 6 May 2018 diff hist +5,008 N When one is thus cheated, he sometimes takes shelter of the real followers of Vedic principles (brahmanas or those in Krsna consciousness), who teach everyone how to worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead according to the Vedic rituals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is thus cheated, he sometimes takes shelter of the real followers of Vedic principles"|"brāhmaṇas or those in Kṛ..."
08:1808:18, 6 May 2018 diff hist +5,170 N The pseudo svamis, yogis & incarnations who do not believe in the SPG are known as pasandis. They themselves are fallen and cheated because they do not know the real path of spiritual advancement, and whoever goes to them is certainly cheated in his turn Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The pseudo svāmīs, yogīs and incarnations who do not believe in the Supreme Personality of Godhead are known as pāṣaṇ..."
08:0908:09, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,558 N Imminent death is like the attack of a lion, and neither vultures, buzzards, crows nor herons can save one from such an attack. One who takes shelter of unauthorized man-made gods cannot be saved from the clutches of death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Imminent death is like the attack of a lion, and neither vultures, buzzards, crows nor herons can save one from such an attack..."
08:0408:04, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,415 N The conditioned soul instead takes shelter of a man-made god described in unauthorized scriptures. Such gods are like buzzards, vultures, herons and crows. Vedic scriptures do not refer to them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned soul instead takes shelter of a man-made god described in unauthorized scriptures. Such gods are like buzzards..."
07:5907:59, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,676 N It is impossible to check this wheel of time. This wheel is very exacting because it is the personal weapon of the SPG. Sometimes the conditioned soul, fearing the approach of death, wants to worship someone who can save him from imminent danger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is impossible to check this wheel of time. This wheel is very exacting because it is the personal weapon of the Supreme Per..."
07:5507:55, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,565 N It is always revolving and spending the lives of the living entities, from Lord Brahma down to an insignificant blade of grass. Thus one changes from infancy, to childhood, to youth and maturity, and thus one approaches the end of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is always revolving and spending the lives of the living entities, from Lord Brahma down to an insignificant blade of grass..."
07:4907:49, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,522 N The personal weapon used by Lord Krsna, the disc, is called hari-cakra, the disc of Hari. This cakra is the wheel of time. It expands from the beginning of the atoms up to the time of Brahma's death, and it controls all activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The personal weapon used by Lord Krsna, the disc, is called hari-cakra, the disc of Hari. This cakra is the wheel of time. It..."
07:4207:42, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,556 N Again, he becomes very busy under the shelter of that home and is captivated by the talks, glances and activities of his wife and children. In this way he loses his Krsna consciousness and throws himself in the dense darkness of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Again, he becomes very busy under the shelter of that home and is captivated by the talks, glances and activities of his wife..."
07:3607:36, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,234 N At that time, no longer attempting spiritual cultivation, he becomes overly attached to his wife or girl friend and tries to provide her with a suitable apartment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that time, no longer attempting spiritual cultivation, he becomes overly attached to his wife or girl friend and tries to p..."
07:3407:34, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,413 N Sometimes the conditioned soul is attracted by illusion personified (his wife or girl friend) and becomes eager to be embraced by a woman. Thus he loses his intelligence as well as knowledge of life's goal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the conditioned soul is attracted by illusion personified"|"his wife or girl friend"|"and becomes eager to be embrac..."
07:3007:30, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,363 N There are difficulties arising from so-called happiness, distress, attachment, hate, fear, false prestige, illusion, madness, lamentation, bewilderment, greed, envy, enmity, insult, hunger, thirst, tribulation, disease, birth, old age and death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In addition, there are difficulties arising from so-called happiness, distress, attachment, hate, fear, false prestige, illusi..."
07:2307:23, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,578 N These threefold miseries are miseries suffered by mental calamity at the hands of the demigods (such as freezing wind and scorching heat), miseries offered by other living entities, and miseries arising from the mind and body themselves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These threefold miseries are miseries suffered by mental calamity at the hands of the demigods"|"such as freezing wind and sco..."
07:1307:13, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,032 N In any case, the money does not stay in one place. It passes from one hand to another. Ultimately no one can enjoy the money, and it remains the property of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In any case, the money does not stay in one place. It passes from one hand to another. Ultimately no one can enjoy the money,..."
07:0607:06, 6 May 2018 diff hist +4,055 N Stealing or cheating another person out of his money, the conditioned soul somehow or other keeps it in his possession and escapes punishment. Then another man, named Devadatta, cheats him and takes the money away Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Stealing or cheating another person out of his money, the conditioned soul somehow or other keeps it in his possession and esc..."
06:5406:54, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,245 N Being anxious, he cannot even sleep properly. He thus becomes more and more unhappy, and he gradually loses his intelligence and consciousness. In that state he becomes almost perpetually like a blind man who has fallen into a dark well of ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being anxious, he cannot even sleep properly. He thus becomes more and more unhappy, and he gradually loses his intelligence a..."
06:5006:50, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,087 N In the forest of the material world, the conditioned soul is sometimes bitten by envious enemies, which are compared to serpents and other creatures. Through the tricks of the enemy, the conditioned soul falls from his prestigious position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the forest of the material world, the conditioned soul is sometimes bitten by envious enemies, which are compared to serpen..."
06:4606:46, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,633 N Being bitten by this python, they always remain in the darkness of ignorance. They are like dead bodies thrown in a distant forest. Thus the conditioned souls cannot understand what is going on in life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being bitten by this python, they always remain in the darkness of ignorance. They are like dead bodies thrown in a distant fo..."
06:4406:44, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,554 N Sukadeva Gosvami continued speaking to Maharaja Pariksit: My dear King, sleep is exactly like a python. Those who wander in the forest of material life are always devoured by the python of sleep Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami continued speaking to Maharaja Pariksit: My dear King, sleep is exactly like a python. Those who wander in th..."
06:4006:40, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,612 N Sometimes, due to bodily hunger and thirst, the conditioned soul becomes so disturbed that he loses his patience and becomes angry with his own beloved sons, daughters and wife. Thus, being unkind to them, he suffers all the more Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, due to bodily hunger and thirst, the conditioned soul becomes so disturbed that he loses his patience and becomes a..."
06:3406:34, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,982 N These are all the duties of a grhastha, and they are very extensive and troublesome to execute. They are compared to a big hill over which one must cross when one is attached to material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are all the duties of a grhastha, and they are very extensive and troublesome to execute. They are compared to a big hil..."
06:3106:31, 6 May 2018 diff hist +3,936 N In household life one is ordered to execute many yajnas and fruitive activities, especially the vivaha-yajna (the marriage ceremony for sons and daughters) and the sacred thread ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In household life one is ordered to execute many yajñas and fruitive activities, especially the vivāha-yajña"|"the marriage..."
06:2706:27, 6 May 2018 diff hist +2,671 N Sometimes the conditioned soul imagines that his father or grandfather has again come in the form of his son or grandson. In this way he feels the happiness one sometimes feels in a dream, and the conditioned soul sometimes takes pleasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the conditioned soul imagines that his father or grandfather has again come in the form of his son or grandson. In t..."

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