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14:5214:52, 9 May 2018 diff hist +4,729 N When the mind is fixed upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His external feature made of the material modes of nature - the gross universal form - it is brought to the platform of pure goodness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the mind is fixed upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His external feature made of the material modes of nature -..."
14:4614:46, 9 May 2018 diff hist +2,070 N Bhu-mandala is divided into seven islands because of these seven oceans. You (Sukadeva) have given a very general description of their measurement, names and characteristics. Now I (King Pariksit) wish to know of them in detail. Kindly fulfill my desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of these seven oceans, Bhū-maṇḍala is divided into seven islands. You have given a very general description of th..."
14:4214:42, 9 May 2018 diff hist +1,636 N My dear Lord, the rolling wheels of Maharaja Priyavrata's chariot created seven ditches, in which the seven oceans came into existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, the rolling wheels of Maharaja Priyavrata's chariot created seven ditches, in which the seven oceans came into e..."
14:3514:35, 9 May 2018 diff hist +3,189 N King Pariksit said to Sukadeva Gosvami: O brahmana, you have already informed me that the radius of Bhu-mandala extends as far as the sun spreads its light and heat and as far as the moon and all the stars can be seen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Pariksit said to Sukadeva Gosvami: O brahmana, you have already informed me that the radius of Bhu-mandala extends as far..."
14:2714:27, 9 May 2018 diff hist +2,371 N There is a famous verse about King Viraja. "Because of his high qualities and wide fame, King Viraja became the jewel of the dynasty of King Priyavrata, just as Lord Visnu, by His transcendental potency, decorates and blesses the demigods" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a famous verse about King Viraja"|"Because of his high qualities and wide fame, King Viraja became the jewel of the d..."
14:2114:21, 9 May 2018 diff hist +2,368 N In the womb of his wife Virocana, Tvasta begot a son named Viraja. The wife of Viraja was Visuci, and in her womb Viraja begot one hundred sons and one daughter. Of all these sons, the son named Satajit was predominant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the womb of his wife Virocana, Tvasta begot a son named Viraja. The wife of Viraja was Visuci, and in her womb Viraja begot..."
14:1614:16, 9 May 2018 diff hist +2,237 N In the womb of his wife Bhoja, Viravrata begot two sons named Manthu and Pramanthu. In the womb of his wife Satya, Manthu begot a son named Bhauvana, and in the womb of his wife Dusana, Bhauvana begot a son named Tvasta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the womb of his wife Bhoja, Viravrata begot two sons named Manthu and Pramanthu. In the womb of his wife Satya, Manthu bego..."
14:1214:12, 9 May 2018 diff hist +2,235 N In the womb of his wife Bindumati, Marici begot a son named Bindu. In the womb of his wife Saragha, Bindu begot a son named Madhu. In the womb of his wife named Sumana, Madhu begot a son named Viravrata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the womb of his wife Bindumati, Marici begot a son named Bindu. In the womb of his wife Saragha, Bindu begot a son named Ma..."
05:2905:29, 9 May 2018 diff hist +2,369 N In the womb of Gayanti, Maharaja Gaya begot three sons, named Citraratha, Sugati and Avarodhana. In the womb of his wife Urna, Citraratha begot a son named Samrat. The wife of Samrat was Utkala, and in her womb Samrat begot a son named Marici Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the womb of Gayanti, Maharaja Gaya begot three sons, named Citraratha, Sugati and Avarodhana. In the womb of his wife Urna,..."
05:2405:24, 9 May 2018 diff hist +2,310 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the Supersoul of everyone, and He is by nature fully pleased. Nonetheless, He came to the arena of Maharaja Gaya and said, "I am fully pleased" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the Supersoul of everyone, and He is by nature fully pleased. Nonetheless, He came to th..."

06:0206:02, 8 May 2018 diff hist +2,573 N When the Supreme Lord is pleased by a person's actions, automatically all the demigods, human beings, animals, birds, bees, creepers, trees, grass and all other living entities, beginning with Lord Brahma, are pleased Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Supreme Lord is pleased by a person's actions, automatically all the demigods, human beings, animals, birds, bees, cr..."
05:5805:58, 8 May 2018 diff hist +2,220 N Also, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu (the yajna-purusa) also came and personally accepted all the sacrifices offered unto Him with pure and firm devotion in the sacrificial arena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Also, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Viṣṇu"|"the yajña-puruṣa"|"also came and personally accepted all the sac..."
05:4605:46, 8 May 2018 diff hist +2,191 N In Maharaja Gaya's sacrifices, there was a great supply of the intoxicant known as soma. King Indra used to come and become intoxicated by drinking large quantities of soma-rasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Maharaja Gaya's sacrifices, there was a great supply of the intoxicant known as soma. King Indra used to come and become in..."
05:3505:35, 8 May 2018 diff hist +3,538 N Similarly, all the brahmanas in his kingdom were very satisfied with King Gaya's munificent charities. Consequently the brahmanas contributed a sixth of their pious activities for King Gaya's benefit in the next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, all the brahmanas in his kingdom were very satisfied with King Gaya's munificent charities. Consequently the brahma..."
05:3105:31, 8 May 2018 diff hist +3,446 N All the kings with whom Maharaja Gaya had to fight were forced to fight on religious principles. They were very satisfied with his fighting, and they would present all kinds of gifts to him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the kings with whom Maharaja Gaya had to fight were forced to fight on religious principles. They were very satisfied with..."
05:2805:28, 8 May 2018 diff hist +3,278 N Although King Gaya had no personal desire for sense gratification, all his desires were fulfilled by virtue of his performance of Vedic rituals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although King Gaya had no personal desire for sense gratification, all his desires were fulfilled by virtue of his performance..."
05:2105:21, 8 May 2018 diff hist +2,654 N In other words, Maharaja Gaya was able to derive all benefits from the earth and thus satisfy the desires of his citizens. However, he personally had no desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, Mahārāja Gaya was able to derive all benefits from the earth and thus satisfy the desires of his citizens. H..."
05:1605:16, 8 May 2018 diff hist +2,576 N The planet earth personified came as a cow, and, as though she saw her calf, she delivered milk profusely when she saw all the good qualities of Maharaja Gaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planet earth personified came as a cow, and, as though she saw her calf, she delivered milk profusely when she saw all the..."
05:1405:14, 8 May 2018 diff hist +2,851 N All the chaste and honest daughters of Maharaja Daksa, such as Sraddha, Maitri and Daya, whose blessings were always effective, bathed Maharaja Gaya with sanctified water. Indeed, they were very satisfied with Maharaja Gaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the chaste and honest daughters of Maharaja Daksa, such as Sraddha, Maitri and Daya, whose blessings were always effective..."
05:1005:10, 8 May 2018 diff hist +2,033 N He was a leader among gentlemen and a servant of the devotees. He was a totally qualified plenary expansion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore who could equal him in the performance of gigantic ritualistic ceremonies? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was a leader among gentlemen and a servant of the devotees. He was a totally qualified plenary expansion of the Supreme Per..."
05:0705:07, 8 May 2018 diff hist +1,979 N The great King Gaya used to perform all kinds of Vedic rituals. He was highly intelligent and expert in studying all the Vedic literatures. He maintained the religious principles and possessed all kinds of opulence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great King Gaya used to perform all kinds of Vedic rituals. He was highly intelligent and expert in studying all the Vedic..."
05:0405:04, 8 May 2018 diff hist +1,963 N My dear King Pariksit, those who are learned scholars in the histories of the Puranas eulogize and glorify King Gaya with the following verses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King Pariksit, those who are learned scholars in the histories of the Puranas eulogize and glorify King Gaya with the..."

16:2716:27, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,788 N He was full in Brahman realization, and consequently he was always jubilant. He did not experience material lamentation. Although he was perfect in all respects, he was not proud, nor was he anxious to rule the kingdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was full in Brahman realization, and consequently he was always jubilant. He did not experience material lamentation. Altho..."
16:2016:20, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,874 N As a devotee, he was always ready to give respect to other devotees and to engage in the devotional service of the Lord. This is the bhakti-yoga process. Due to all these transcendental activities, King Gaya was always free from the bodily conception Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a devotee, he was always ready to give respect to other devotees and to engage in the devotional service of the Lord. This..."
16:1716:17, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,736 N He was called Mahapurusa because as a king he gave the citizens all facilities, and as a householder he executed all his duties so that at the end he became a strict devotee of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was called Mahapurusa because as a king he gave the citizens all facilities, and as a householder he executed all his dutie..."
16:1216:12, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,704 N Besides all this, King Gaya was a householder who strictly observed the rules and regulations of household life. He performed sacrifices and was an unalloyed pure devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Besides all this, King Gaya was a householder who strictly observed the rules and regulations of household life. He performed..."
16:0916:09, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,613 N He would also give them good instructions on how to become first-class citizens. (This is called anusasana.) Such were the characteristics of King Gaya's royal order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He would also give them good instructions on how to become first-class citizens"|"This is called anuśāsana"|"Such were the c..."
16:0616:06, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,605 N He would sometimes distribute gifts to the citizens to satisfy them. (This is called prinana.) He would sometimes call meetings and satisfy the citizens with sweet words. (This is called upalalana) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He would sometimes distribute gifts to the citizens to satisfy them"|"This is called prīṇana"|"He would sometimes call meet..."
15:5615:56, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,879 N King Gaya gave full protection and security to the citizens so that their personal property would not be disturbed by undesirable elements. He also saw that there was sufficient food to feed all the citizens. (This is called posana) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Gaya gave full protection and security to the citizens so that their personal property would not be disturbed by undesira..."
15:5115:51, 7 May 2018 diff hist +3,097 N Being the direct expansion of Lord Visnu, King Gaya was also situated in the visuddha-sattva. Because of this, Maharaja Gaya was fully equipped with transcendental knowledge. Therefore he was called Mahapurusa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being the direct expansion of Lord Visnu, King Gaya was also situated in the visuddha-sattva. Because of this, Maharaja Gaya w..."
15:4615:46, 7 May 2018 diff hist +3,179 N Gaya was very famous and pious; he was the best of saintly kings. Lord Visnu and His expansions, who are meant to protect the universe, are always situated in the transcendental mode of goodness, known as visuddha-sattva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gaya was very famous and pious; he was the best of saintly kings. Lord Visnu and His expansions, who are meant to protect the..."
15:4315:43, 7 May 2018 diff hist +2,907 N In the womb of his wife, Rati, Vibhu begot a son named Prthusena. Prthusena begot a son named Nakta in the womb of his wife, named Akuti. Nakta's wife was Druti, and from her womb the great King Gaya was born Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the womb of his wife, Rati, Vibhu begot a son named Prthusena. Prthusena begot a son named Nakta in the womb of his wife, n..."
15:4015:40, 7 May 2018 diff hist +2,902 N In the womb of his wife, Rsikulya, King Bhuma begot a son named Udgitha. From Udgitha's wife, Devakulya, a son named Prastava was born, and Prastava begot a son named Vibhu through his wife, Niyutsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the womb of his wife, Ṛṣikulyā, King Bhūmā begot a son named Udgītha. From Udgītha's wife, Devakulyā, a son named..."
15:3515:35, 7 May 2018 diff hist +1,734 N In the womb of his wife Suvarcala, Pratiha begot three sons, named Pratiharta, Prastota and Udgata. These three sons were very expert in performing Vedic rituals. Pratiharta begot two sons, named Aja and Bhuma, in the womb of his wife, named Stuti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the womb of his wife Suvarcala, Pratiha begot three sons, named Pratiharta, Prastota and Udgata. These three sons were very..."
15:2615:26, 7 May 2018 diff hist +2,558 N King Pratiha personally propagated the principles of self-realization. In this way, not only was he purified, but he became a great devotee of the Supreme Person, Lord Visnu, and directly realized Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Pratiha personally propagated the principles of self-realization. In this way, not only was he purified, but he became a..."
15:2115:21, 7 May 2018 diff hist +1,601 N Thereafter, in the womb of Asuri, the wife of Devatajit, a son named Devadyumna was begotten. Devadyumna begot in the womb of his wife, Dhenumati, a son named Paramesthi. Paramesthi begot a son named Pratiha in the womb of his wife, Suvarcala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thereafter, in the womb of Asuri, the wife of Devatajit, a son named Devadyumna was begotten. Devadyumna begot in the womb of..."
15:1815:18, 7 May 2018 diff hist +1,140 N From Sumati, a son named Devatajit was born by the womb of his wife named Vrddhasena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From Sumati, a son named Devatajit was born by the womb of his wife named Vrddhasena"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{comp..."
15:1215:12, 7 May 2018 diff hist +3,518 N Thus these sinful people accepted Sumati as Lord Buddhadeva and propagated the theory that everyone should follow the principles of Sumati. In this way they were carried away by mental concoction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus these sinful people accepted Sumati as Lord Buddhadeva and propagated the theory that everyone should follow the principl..."
15:1015:10, 7 May 2018 diff hist +3,387 N These people, who were actually atheistic and of bad character, took up the Vedic principles in an imaginary, infamous way to support their activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These people, who were actually atheistic and of bad character, took up the Vedic principles in an imaginary, infamous way to..."
15:0415:04, 7 May 2018 diff hist +3,504 N Srila Sukadeva Gosvami continued: The son of Maharaja Bharata known as Sumati followed the path of Rsabhadeva, but some unscrupulous people imagined him to be Lord Buddha himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srila Sukadeva Gosvami continued: The son of Maharaja Bharata known as Sumati followed the path of Rsabhadeva, but some unscru..."
14:5614:56, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,560 N One does not have to ask anyone else for these things, for simply by studying the life of Maharaja Bharata, one can attain all desirable things Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One does not have to ask anyone else for these things, for simply by studying the life of Maharaja Bharata, one can attain all..."
14:5314:53, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,956 N If one submissively hears and chants about the all-auspicious Maharaja Bharata, one's life span and material opulences certainly increase. One can become very famous and easily attain promotion to the heavenly planets, or attain liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one submissively hears and chants about the all-auspicious Mahārāja Bharata, one's life span and material opulences certa..."
14:4714:47, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,547 N Devotees interested in hearing and chanting (sravanam kirtanam) regularly discuss the pure characteristics of Bharata Maharaja and praise his activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees interested in hearing and chanting"|"śravaṇaṁ kīrtanam"|"regularly discuss the pure characteristics of Bharata..."
14:4114:41, 7 May 2018 diff hist +3,789 N I am quitting this body offering obeisances unto Him and hoping that I may perpetually engage in His transcendental loving service." Uttering this, Maharaja Bharata left his body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am quitting this body offering obeisances unto Him and hoping that I may perpetually engage in His transcendental loving ser..."
08:0708:07, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,106 N Even though in the body of a deer, Maharaja Bharata did not forget the SPG; therefore when he was giving up the body of a deer, he loudly uttered the following prayer: "The SPG is sacrifice personified. He gives the results of ritualistic activity" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though in the body of a deer, Mahārāja Bharata did not forget the Supreme Personality of Godhead; therefore when he was..."
07:4807:48, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,395 N He could renounce everything because he was so attracted to the beauty, opulence, reputation, knowledge, strength and renunciation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna. Krsna is so attractive that one can give up all desirable things for His sake Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He could renounce everything because he was so attracted to the beauty, opulence, reputation, knowledge, strength and renuncia..."
06:4206:42, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,019 N His opulence was so great that even the demigods envied it, yet he gave it up. It was quite befitting a great personality like him to be a great devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His opulence was so great that even the demigods envied it, yet he gave it up. It was quite befitting a great personality like..."
06:3306:33, 7 May 2018 diff hist +4,118 N Sukadeva Gosvami continued: My dear King, the activities of Bharata Maharaja are wonderful. He gave up everything difficult for others to give up. He gave up his kingdom, his wife and his family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sukadeva Gosvami continued: My dear King, the activities of Bharata Maharaja are wonderful. He gave up everything difficult fo..."
06:0906:09, 7 May 2018 diff hist +5,107 N Although these things were very difficult to give up, Maharaja Bharata was so exalted that he gave them up just as one gives up stool after evacuating. Such was the greatness of His Majesty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although these things were very difficult to give up, Maharaja Bharata was so exalted that he gave them up just as one gives u..."
05:5305:53, 7 May 2018 diff hist +5,326 N While in the prime of life, the great Maharaja Bharata gave up everything because he was fond of serving the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Uttamasloka. He gave up his beautiful wife, nice children, great friends and an enormous empire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While in the prime of life, the great Maharaja Bharata gave up everything because he was fond of serving the Supreme Personali..."

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