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16:2216:22, 24 May 2018 diff hist +2,991 N Liberation and material opulence, he thought, are obstacles to devotional service, and therefore such gifts from the Supreme Personality of Godhead are not His actual mercy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Liberation and material opulence, he thought, are obstacles to devotional service, and therefore such gifts from the Supreme P..."
16:2016:20, 24 May 2018 diff hist +3,039 N Upon the death of Prahlada's father, Hiranyakasipu, Lord Nrsimhadeva wanted to offer Prahlada his father's kingdom and even wanted to grant him liberation from material bondage, but Prahlada accepted neither Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon the death of Prahlada's father, Hiranyakasipu, Lord Nrsimhadeva wanted to offer Prahlada his father's kingdom and even wa..."
16:1716:17, 24 May 2018 diff hist +2,687 N Bali Maharaja said: My grandfather Prahlada Maharaja is the only person who understood his own self-interest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Maharaja said: My grandfather Prahlada Maharaja is the only person who understood his own self-interest"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
16:1316:13, 24 May 2018 diff hist +3,530 N Sovereignty over the three worlds is very insignificant because whatever material opulence one may possess lasts only for an age of Manu, which is but a tiny fraction of endless time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sovereignty over the three worlds is very insignificant because whatever material opulence one may possess lasts only for an a..."
16:0716:07, 24 May 2018 diff hist +3,663 N Lord Vamanadeva was standing at Indra's door, but King Indra, instead of begging Him for an opportunity to render transcendental loving service, engaged Him in asking me for alms to gain the three worlds for his sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Vamanadeva was standing at Indra's door, but King Indra, instead of begging Him for an opportunity to render transcendent..."
16:0316:03, 24 May 2018 diff hist +3,099 N Brhaspati is also unintelligent because he did not properly instruct his disciple Indra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brhaspati is also unintelligent because he did not properly instruct his disciple Indra"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{c..."
15:5515:55, 24 May 2018 diff hist +3,617 N Alas, how pitiable it is for Indra, the King of heaven, that although he is very learned and powerful and although he chose Brhaspati as his prime minister to instruct him, he is completely ignorant concerning spiritual advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Alas, how pitiable it is for Indra, the King of heaven, that although he is very learned and powerful and although he chose Br..."
15:5115:51, 24 May 2018 diff hist +1,756 N Although all his property was taken and he was thrown into a cave, Bali Maharaja was such a great devotee that he spoke as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although all his property was taken and he was thrown into a cave, Bali Maharaja was such a great devotee that he spoke as fol..."
15:4915:49, 24 May 2018 diff hist +1,890 N Thus only his body was left, but the Lord was still not satisfied. He arrested Bali Maharaja, bound him with the ropes of Varuna and threw him in a cave in a mountain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus only his body was left, but the Lord was still not satisfied. He arrested Bali Maharaja, bound him with the ropes of Varu..."
15:4715:47, 24 May 2018 diff hist +1,938 N When the Supreme Personality of Godhead could see no other means of taking everything away from Bali Maharaja, He adopted the trick of begging from him and took away all the three worlds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Supreme Personality of Godhead could see no other means of taking everything away from Bali Maharaja, He adopted the..."
15:4415:44, 24 May 2018 diff hist +3,120 N The SPG did not award His mercy to Bali Maharaja by giving him material happiness and opulence, for these make one forget loving service to the Lord. The result of material opulence is that one can no longer absorb his mind in the SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead did not award His mercy to Bali Mahārāja by giving him material happiness and opulence, f..."
15:3115:31, 24 May 2018 diff hist +6,224 N Karmis entangled in material activities face many difficulties in the practice of mystic yoga and other endeavors to achieve that same freedom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmis entangled in material activities face many difficulties in the practice of mystic yoga and other endeavors to achieve t..."
15:2615:26, 24 May 2018 diff hist +2,369 N One should not mistakenly think that the material opulence of a devotee is the result of his devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, one should not mistakenly think that the material opulence of a devotee is the result of his devotional service"}} {{..."
15:2115:21, 24 May 2018 diff hist +2,655 N For a pure devotee, the door of liberation is automatically opened. One should not think that Bali Maharaja was given so much material opulence merely because of his charity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a pure devotee, the door of liberation is automatically opened. One should not think that Bali Maharaja was given so much..."
15:1915:19, 24 May 2018 diff hist +2,770 N Greatly appreciating the transcendental qualities of the Lord, Bali Maharaja offered everything at His lotus feet. His purpose, however, was not to gain anything material, but to become a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Greatly appreciating the transcendental qualities of the Lord, Bali Maharaja offered everything at His lotus feet. His purpose..."
15:1515:15, 24 May 2018 diff hist +2,762 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the source of life for all living entities, lives within everyone as the friendly Supersoul, and under His direction a living entity enjoys or suffers in the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the source of life for all living entities, lives within everyone as the friendly S..."
15:1215:12, 24 May 2018 diff hist +2,870 N My dear King, Bali Maharaja donated all his possessions to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vamanadeva, but one should certainly not conclude that he achieved his great worldly opulence in bila-svarga as a result of his charitable disposition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King, Bali Maharaja donated all his possessions to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vamanadeva, but one should cert..."
15:0815:08, 24 May 2018 diff hist +3,697 N Being very pleased with Bali Maharaja for giving all his possessions, the Lord returned his kingdom and made him richer than the opulent King Indra. Even now, Bali Maharaja engages in devotional service by worshiping the SPG in the planet of Sutala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being very pleased with Bali Mahārāja for giving all his possessions, the Lord returned his kingdom and made him richer than..."
15:0515:05, 24 May 2018 diff hist +3,591 N For the welfare of Indra, the King of heaven, Lord Visnu appeared in the form of a dwarf brahmacari as the son of Aditi and tricked Bali Maharaja by begging for only three paces of land but taking all the three worlds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For the welfare of Indra, the King of heaven, Lord Visnu appeared in the form of a dwarf brahmacari as the son of Aditi and tr..."
14:5914:59, 24 May 2018 diff hist +3,663 N When fire, being made to blaze by the wind, drinks of this river and then sizzles and spits it out, it produces gold called Hataka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When fire, being made to blaze by the wind, drinks of this river and then sizzles and spits it out, it produces gold called Ha..."
05:2905:29, 24 May 2018 diff hist +1,394 N When the Sudarsana disc enters those provinces, the pregnant wives of the demons all have miscarriages due to fear of its effulgence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Sudarsana disc enters those provinces, the pregnant wives of the demons all have miscarriages due to fear of its effu..."
05:2505:25, 24 May 2018 diff hist +2,013 N They have no experience of grey hair, wrinkles or invalidity, their bodily lusters do not fade, their perspiration does not cause a bad smell, and they are not troubled by fatigue or by lack of energy or enthusiasm due to old age Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They have no experience of grey hair, wrinkles or invalidity, their bodily lusters do not fade, their perspiration does not ca..."
05:2005:20, 24 May 2018 diff hist +1,732 N Since the residents of these planets drink and bathe in juices and elixirs made from wonderful herbs, they are freed from all anxieties and physical diseases Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the residents of these planets drink and bathe in juices and elixirs made from wonderful herbs, they are freed from all..."

08:5108:51, 23 May 2018 diff hist +1,380 N Many great serpents reside there with gems on their hoods, and the effulgence of these gems dissipates the darkness in all directions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Many great serpents reside there with gems on their hoods, and the effulgence of these gems dissipates the darkness in all dir..."
08:4708:47, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,240 N Pairs of cakravakas and many other water birds nest in the lakes and always enjoy in a happy mood, making sweet, pleasing vibrations that are very satisfying and conducive to enjoyment of the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pairs of cakravakas and many other water birds nest in the lakes and always enjoy in a happy mood, making sweet, pleasing vibr..."
08:4108:41, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,182 N There are many lakes and reservoirs with clear, transparent water, agitated by jumping fish and decorated with many flowers such as lilies, kuvalayas, kahlaras and blue and red lotuses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many lakes and reservoirs with clear, transparent water, agitated by jumping fish and decorated with many flowers su..."
08:3808:38, 23 May 2018 diff hist +1,885 N That beauty could attract anyone and make his mind fully blossom in the pleasure of sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That beauty could attract anyone and make his mind fully blossom in the pleasure of sense gratification"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
08:3508:35, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,113 N The trees in those gardens, embraced by creepers, bend with a heavy burden of twigs with fruits and flowers, and therefore they appear extraordinarily beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The trees in those gardens, embraced by creepers, bend with a heavy burden of twigs with fruits and flowers, and therefore the..."
08:2708:27, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,301 N The houses for the leaders of these planets are constructed with the most valuable jewels, and they are always crowded with living entities known as Nagas and Asuras, as well as many pigeons, parrots and similar birds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The houses for the leaders of these planets are constructed with the most valuable jewels, and they are always crowded with li..."
08:2408:24, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,072 N There are many wonderful houses, walls, gates, assembly houses, temples, yards and temple compounds, as well as many hotels serving as residential quarters for foreigners Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many wonderful houses, walls, gates, assembly houses, temples, yards and temple compounds, as well as many hotels se..."
08:2208:22, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,174 N My dear King, in the imitation heavens known as bila-svarga there is a great demon named Maya Danava, who is an expert artist and architect. He has constructed many brilliantly decorated cities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King, in the imitation heavens known as bila-svarga there is a great demon named Maya Danava, who is an expert artist..."
08:1408:14, 23 May 2018 diff hist +3,213 N The sense enjoyment of the demigods is sometimes disturbed, but the residents of these planets enjoy life without disturbances. Thus they are understood to be very attached to illusory happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sense enjoyment of the demigods is sometimes disturbed, but the residents of these planets enjoy life without disturbances..."
08:1108:11, 23 May 2018 diff hist +3,301 N Most of the residents of these planets, who are known as Daityas, Danavas and Nagas, live as householders. Their wives, children, friends and society are all fully engaged in illusory, material happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Most of the residents of these planets, who are known as Daityas, Danavas and Nagas, live as householders. Their wives, childr..."
07:5307:53, 23 May 2018 diff hist +1,548 N Below Rahu by 10,000 yojanas (80,000 miles) are the planets known as Siddhaloka, Caranaloka and Vidyadhara-loka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Below Rāhu by 10,000 yojanas"|"80,000 miles"|"are the planets known as Siddhaloka, Cāraṇaloka and Vidyādhara-loka"}} {{no..."
07:4707:47, 23 May 2018 diff hist +3,059 N The intense heat of its effulgence, meant for killing non-Vaisnavas, is unbearable to Rahu, and he therefore flees in fear of it. During the time Rahu disturbs the sun or moon, there occurs what people commonly know as an eclipse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The intense heat of its effulgence, meant for killing non-Vaisnavas, is unbearable to Rahu, and he therefore flees in fear of..."
07:4307:43, 23 May 2018 diff hist +3,115 N After hearing from the sun and moon demigods about Rahu's attack, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu, engages His disc, known as the Sudarsana cakra, to protect them. The Sudarsana cakra is the Lord's most beloved devotee & is favored by the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing from the sun and moon demigods about Rāhu's attack, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣṇu, engages His..."
07:3707:37, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,436 N Formerly, when nectar was being distributed, Rahu tried to create dissension between the sun and moon by interposing himself between them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, when nectar was being distributed, Rahu tried to create dissension between the sun and moon by interposing himself b..."
07:3307:33, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,273 N The presiding deity of that planet, who is the son of Simhika, is the most abominable of all asuras, but although he is completely unfit to assume the position of a demigod or planetary deity, he has achieved that position by the grace of the SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The presiding deity of that planet, who is the son of Siṁhikā, is the most abominable of all asuras, but although he is com..."
07:3007:30, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,076 N Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: My dear King, some historians, the speakers of the Puranas, say that 10,000 yojanas (80,000 miles) below the sun is the planet known as Rahu, which moves like one of the stars Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: My dear King, some historians, the speakers of the Purāṇas, say that 10,000 yojanas"|"below..."
05:2805:28, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,172 N One who chants this mantra to worship that SP three times a day, will surely be freed from all sinful reactions. If one simply offers his obeisances to this form or remembers this form three times a day, all his recent sinful activities will be destroyed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who chants this mantra to worship that Supreme Person three times a day"|"morning, noon and evening"|"will surely be freed..."
05:2405:24, 23 May 2018 diff hist +1,669 N The body of the Supreme Lord, Visnu, which forms the Sisumara-cakra, is the resting place of all the demigods and all the stars and planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body of the Supreme Lord, Visnu, which forms the Sisumara-cakra, is the resting place of all the demigods and all the star..."
05:1905:19, 23 May 2018 diff hist +2,159 N O Lord who has assumed the form of time! O resting place of all the planets moving in different orbits! O master of all demigods, O Supreme Person, I offer my respectful obeisances unto You and meditate upon You Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Lord who has assumed the form of time! O resting place of all the planets moving in different orbits! O master of all demigo..."
05:1505:15, 23 May 2018 diff hist +1,941 N Morning, noon and evening, one should silently observe the form of the Lord as the Sisumara-cakra and worship Him with this mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Morning, noon and evening, one should silently observe the form of the Lord as the Sisumara-cakra and worship Him with this ma..."
05:1305:13, 23 May 2018 diff hist +1,793 N My (Sukadeva's) dear King (Pariksit), the body of the sisumara, as thus described, should be considered the external form of Lord Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King, the body of the sisumara, as thus described, should be considered the external form of Lord Visnu, the Supreme P..."

14:2514:25, 22 May 2018 diff hist +2,108 N The eight stars from Magha to Anuradha, which mark the southern course, are on the ribs of the left of its body, and the eight stars from Mrgasirsa to Purvabhadra, which mark the northern course, are on the ribs on the right side Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The eight stars from Magha to Anuradha, which mark the southern course, are on the ribs of the left of its body, and the eight..."
14:2314:23, 22 May 2018 diff hist +2,012 N Ardra and Aslesa are on its right and left feet, Abhijit and Uttarasadha are on its right and left nostrils, Sravana and Purvasadha are at its right and left eyes, and Dhanistha and Mula are on its right and left ears Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ardra and Aslesa are on its right and left feet, Abhijit and Uttarasadha are on its right and left nostrils, Sravana and Purva..."
14:2114:21, 22 May 2018 diff hist +1,822 N On the right and left sides of where the loins might be on the Sisumara-cakra are the stars named Punarvasu and Pusya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the right and left sides of where the loins might be on the Sisumara-cakra are the stars named Punarvasu and Pusya"}} {{not..."
14:1714:17, 22 May 2018 diff hist +2,057 N On the back of the sisumara is the group of stars known as Ajavithi, and on its abdomen is the Ganges that flows in the sky (the Milky Way) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the back of the śiśumāra is the group of stars known as Ajavīthī, and on its abdomen is the Ganges that flows in the s..."
14:1514:15, 22 May 2018 diff hist +2,120 N On its left side are the fourteen stars from Pusya to Uttarasadha. Thus its body is balanced because its sides are occupied by an equal number of stars Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On its left side are the fourteen stars from Pusya to Uttarasadha. Thus its body is balanced because its sides are occupied by..."
14:1114:11, 22 May 2018 diff hist +2,290 N On the end of its tail is the planet of Dhruva, on the body of its tail are the planets of the demigods Prajapati, Agni, Indra and Dharma, and at the base of its tail are the planets of the demigods Dhata and Vidhata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the end of its tail is the planet of Dhruva, on the body of its tail are the planets of the demigods Prajapati, Agni, Indra..."

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