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10:5010:50, 14 June 2018 diff hist +1,601 N At each and every gate there were burning lamps and big waterpots decorated with differently colored cloth, strings of pearls, flower garlands and hanging mango leaves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At each and every gate there were burning lamps and big waterpots decorated with differently colored cloth, strings of pearls,..."
10:4610:46, 14 June 2018 diff hist +2,413 N The whole city was decorated with columns of banana trees containing bunches of fruits & flowers, & betel nut trees with leaves and branches were seen here & there. There were also many gates set up which were structured to give the appearance of sharks Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The whole city was decorated with columns of banana trees containing bunches of fruits and flowers, and betel nut trees with l..."
10:4210:42, 14 June 2018 diff hist +1,974 N Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, when everyone was thus praising Dhruva Maharaja, the King was very happy & he had Dhruva and his brother seated on the back of a she-elephant. Thus he returned to his capital, where he was praised by all classes of men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sage Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, when everyone was thus praising Dhruva Mahārāja, the King was very happy, and h..."
10:3810:38, 14 June 2018 diff hist +2,995 N Dear Queen, you must have worshiped the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who delivers His devotees from the greatest danger. Persons who constantly meditate upon Him surpass the course of birth and death. This perfection is very difficult to achieve Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dear Queen, you must have worshiped the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who delivers His devotees from the greatest danger. Pe..."
10:2910:29, 14 June 2018 diff hist +2,046 N The residents of the palace praised the Queen (Suniti): Dear Queen, your beloved son was lost a long time ago, and it is your great fortune that he now has come back. It appears, therefore, that your son will be able to protect you for a very long time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The residents of the palace praised the Queen: Dear Queen, your beloved son was lost a long time ago, and it is your great for..."
10:2610:26, 14 June 2018 diff hist +3,122 N My dear Vidura, Suniti was the mother of a great hero. Her tears, together with the milk flowing from her breasts, wet the whole body of Dhruva Maharaja. This was a great, auspicious sign Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Vidura, Suniti was the mother of a great hero. Her tears, together with the milk flowing from her breasts, wet the who..."
10:2310:23, 14 June 2018 diff hist +1,634 N Suniti, the real mother of Dhruva Maharaja, embraced the tender body of her son, who was dearer to her than her own life, and thus forgot all material grief, for she was very pleased Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Suniti, the real mother of Dhruva Maharaja, embraced the tender body of her son, who was dearer to her than her own life, and..."
10:2110:21, 14 June 2018 diff hist +1,699 N The two brothers Uttama and Dhruva Maharaja also exchanged their tears. They were overwhelmed by the ecstasy of love and affection, and when they embraced one another, the hair on their bodies stood up Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two brothers Uttama and Dhruva Maharaja also exchanged their tears. They were overwhelmed by the ecstasy of love and affec..."
10:1610:16, 14 June 2018 diff hist +2,565 N Unto one who has transcendental qualities due to friendly behavior with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, all living entities offer honor, just as water automatically flows down by nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unto one who has transcendental qualities due to friendly behavior with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, all living entitie..."
10:1310:13, 14 June 2018 diff hist +1,926 N Suruci, the younger mother of Dhruva Maharaja, seeing that the innocent boy had fallen at her feet, immediately picked him up, embracing him with her hands, and with tears of feeling she blessed him with the words, "My dear boy, long may you live!" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Suruci, the younger mother of Dhruva Mahārāja, seeing that the innocent boy had fallen at her feet, immediately picked him u..."
10:0810:08, 14 June 2018 diff hist +2,805 N Then Dhruva Maharaja, the foremost of all nobles, first of all offered his obeisances at the feet of his father and was honored by his father with various questions. He then bowed his head at the feet of his two mothers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then Dhruva Maharaja, the foremost of all nobles, first of all offered his obeisances at the feet of his father and was honore..."
05:2905:29, 14 June 2018 diff hist +1,911 N Reunion with Dhruva Maharaja fulfilled King Uttanapada's long-cherished desire, and for this reason he smelled Dhruva's head again and again and bathed him with torrents of very cold tears Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Reunion with Dhruva Maharaja fulfilled King Uttanapada's long-cherished desire, and for this reason he smelled Dhruva's head a..."
05:1905:19, 14 June 2018 diff hist +2,222 N Both the queens of King Uttanapada, namely Suniti and Suruci, along with his other son, Uttama, appeared in the procession. The queens were seated on a palanquin Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the queens of King Uttanapada, namely Suniti and Suruci, along with his other son, Uttama, appeared in the procession. Th..."
05:1605:16, 14 June 2018 diff hist +1,868 N Taking with him many learned brahmanas, all the elderly personalities of his family, his officers, his ministers and his immediate friends, he immediately left the city Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Taking with him many learned brahmanas, all the elderly personalities of his family, his officers, his ministers and his immed..."
05:1405:14, 14 June 2018 diff hist +1,833 N Then King Uttanapada, being very eager to see the face of his lost son, mounted a chariot drawn by excellent horses and bedecked with golden filigree Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then King Uttanapada, being very eager to see the face of his lost son, mounted a chariot drawn by excellent horses and bedeck..."
05:1105:11, 14 June 2018 diff hist +1,916 N Although he could not believe the words of the messenger, he had full faith in the word of the great sage Narada. Thus he was greatly overwhelmed by the news, and he immediately offered the messenger a highly valuable necklace in great satisfaction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he could not believe the words of the messenger, he had full faith in the word of the great sage Narada. Thus he was..."

16:2916:29, 13 June 2018 diff hist +2,449 N He considered himself the most wretched, and therefore he thought that it was not possible for him to attain such good fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He considered himself the most wretched, and therefore he thought that it was not possible for him to attain such good fortune..."
16:2716:27, 13 June 2018 diff hist +2,687 N When King Uttanapada heard that his son Dhruva was coming back home, as if coming back to life after death, he could not put his faith in this message, for he was doubtful of how it could happen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When King Uttanapada heard that his son Dhruva was coming back home, as if coming back to life after death, he could not put h..."
16:2516:25, 13 June 2018 diff hist +4,183 N The great sage Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, persons like you, who are pure devotees of the lotus feet of Mukunda and who are always attached to the honey of His lotus feet, are always satisfied in serving at the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, persons like you, who are pure devotees of the lotus feet of Mukunda"|"and..."
16:2016:20, 13 June 2018 diff hist +3,880 N Although the Lord offered me His personal service, I wanted material name, fame and prosperity because of my state of complete foolishness and paucity of pious activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of my state of complete foolishness and paucity of pious activities, although the Lord offered me His personal service..."
16:1716:17, 13 June 2018 diff hist +2,578 N My activities were exactly like treatment given to a person who is already dead. Just see how unfortunate I am, for in spite of meeting the Supreme Lord, who can cut one's link with birth and death, I have prayed for the same conditions again Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My activities were exactly like treatment given to a person who is already dead. Just see how unfortunate I am, for in spite o..."
16:1116:11, 13 June 2018 diff hist +3,880 N I was under the influence of the illusory energy; being ignorant of the actual facts, I was sleeping on her lap. Under a vision of duality, I saw my brother as my enemy, and falsely I lamented within my heart, thinking, "They are my enemies." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I was under the influence of the illusory energy; being ignorant of the actual facts, I was sleeping on her lap. Under a visio..."
16:0916:09, 13 June 2018 diff hist +3,988 N These intolerant demigods have dissipated my intelligence, and only for this reason could I not accept the genuine benediction of the instructions of Sage Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These intolerant demigods have dissipated my intelligence, and only for this reason could I not accept the genuine benediction..."
16:0616:06, 13 June 2018 diff hist +4,034 N Since all the demigods who are situated in the higher planetary system will have to come down again, they are all envious of my being elevated to Vaikunthaloka by devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since all the demigods who are situated in the higher planetary system will have to come down again, they are all envious of m..."
15:5515:55, 13 June 2018 diff hist +4,459 N Alas, just look at me! I am so unfortunate. I approached the lotus feet of the SPG, who can immediately cut the chain of the repetition of birth and death, but still, out of my foolishness, I prayed for things which are perishable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Alas, just look at me! I am so unfortunate. I approached the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who can immedia..."
15:5015:50, 13 June 2018 diff hist +3,317 N To endeavor to be situated in the shade of the lotus feet of the Lord is not an ordinary task because even the great brahmacaris headed by Sanandana, who practiced astanga-yoga in trance, attained the shelter of the Lord's lotus feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To endeavor to be situated in the shade of the lotus feet of the Lord is not an ordinary task because even the great brahmacar..."
15:4515:45, 13 June 2018 diff hist +12,009 N He did not demand actual liberation from this material world, but at the end of his devotional service, when the Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared before him, he was simply ashamed of the material demands he had in his mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He did not demand actual liberation from this material world, but at the end of his devotional service, when the Supreme Perso..."
15:4215:42, 13 June 2018 diff hist +11,958 N Maitreya answered: Dhruva Maharaja's heart, which was pierced by the arrows of the harsh words of his stepmother, was greatly aggrieved, and thus when he fixed upon his goal of life he did not forget her misbehavior Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maitreya answered: Dhruva Maharaja's heart, which was pierced by the arrows of the harsh words of his stepmother, was greatly..."
15:3415:34, 13 June 2018 diff hist +2,300 N Dhruva Maharaja achieved this position even in one life, and he was very wise and conscientious. Why, then, was he not very pleased? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Maharaja achieved this position even in one life, and he was very wise and conscientious. Why, then, was he not very pl..."
15:3115:31, 13 June 2018 diff hist +2,582 N Sri Vidura inquired: My dear brahmana, the abode of the Lord is very difficult to attain. It can be attained only by pure devotional service, which alone pleases the most affectionate, merciful Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Vidura inquired: My dear brahmana, the abode of the Lord is very difficult to attain. It can be attained only by pure devo..."
15:2115:21, 13 June 2018 diff hist +1,973 N The great sage Maitreya said: After being worshiped and honored by the boy, Dhruva Maharaja, and after offering him His abode, Lord Visnu, on the back of Garuda, returned to His abode, as Dhruva Maharaja looked on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya said: After being worshiped and honored by the boy, Dhruva Maharaja, and after offering him His abode,..."
15:0415:04, 13 June 2018 diff hist +2,610 N It is situated above the planets of the seven rsis, and having gone there you will never have to come back again to this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is situated above the planets of the seven rsis, and having gone there you will never have to come back again to this mater..."
15:0115:01, 13 June 2018 diff hist +2,793 N The Personality of Godhead continued: My dear Dhruva, after your material life in this body, you will go to My planet, which is always offered obeisances by the residents of all other planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead continued: My dear Dhruva, after your material life in this body, you will go to My planet, which i..."
14:5814:58, 13 June 2018 diff hist +3,560 N The Lord continued: I am the heart of all sacrifices. You will be able to perform many great sacrifices and also give great charities. In this way you will be able to enjoy the blessings of material happiness in this life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord continued: I am the heart of all sacrifices. You will be able to perform many great sacrifices and also give great ch..."
14:5514:55, 13 June 2018 diff hist +3,304 N Your stepmother, Suruci, being maddened upon the death of her son, will go to search him out in the forest, but she will be devoured by a forest fire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your stepmother, Suruci, being maddened upon the death of her son, will go to search him out in the forest, but she will be de..."
14:5214:52, 13 June 2018 diff hist +3,258 N The Lord continued: Sometime in the future your brother, Uttama, will go hunting in the forest, and while absorbed in hunting, he will be killed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord continued: Sometime in the future your brother, Uttama, will go hunting in the forest, and while absorbed in hunting,..."
14:4214:42, 13 June 2018 diff hist +4,373 N No one has ever ruled this planet, which is surrounded by all the solar systems, planets and stars. All the luminaries in the sky circumambulate this planet, just as bulls tread around a central pole for the purpose of crushing grains Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one has ever ruled this planet, which is surrounded by all the solar systems, planets and stars. All the luminaries in the..."
10:3610:36, 13 June 2018 diff hist +3,920 N The PG said: My dear Dhruva, son of the King, you have executed pious vows & I also know the desire within your heart. Although your desire is very ambitious and very difficult to fulfill, I shall favor you with its fulfillment. All good fortune unto you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead said: My dear Dhruva, son of the King, you have executed pious vows, and I also know the desire wit..."
10:3110:31, 13 June 2018 diff hist +1,985 N The great sage Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, when Dhruva Maharaja, who had good intentions in his heart, finished his prayer, the Supreme Lord, the PG, who is very kind to His devotees and servants, congratulated him, speaking as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, when Dhruva Mahārāja, who had good intentions in his heart, finished his..."
10:2110:21, 13 June 2018 diff hist +4,521 N That is the benediction of worshiping Your lotus feet. To ignorant devotees like me, You are the causelessly merciful maintainer, just like a cow, who takes care of the newly born calf by supplying milk and giving it protection from attack Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the benediction of worshiping Your lotus feet. To ignorant devotees like me, You are the causelessly merciful maintain..."
10:1710:17, 13 June 2018 diff hist +4,518 N My Lord, O Supreme Lord, You are the supreme personified form of all benediction. Therefore, for one who abides in Your devotional service with no other desire, worshiping Your lotus feet is better than becoming king and lording it over a kingdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My Lord, O Supreme Lord, You are the supreme personified form of all benediction. Therefore, for one who abides in Your devoti..."
10:1310:13, 13 June 2018 diff hist +5,470 N Your multienergies are continually manifest, but the impersonal Brahman, which is undivided, original, changeless, unlimited and blissful, is the cause of the material manifestation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your multienergies are continually manifest, but the impersonal Brahman, which is undivided, original, changeless, unlimited a..."
10:0910:09, 13 June 2018 diff hist +5,220 N My dear Lord, in Your impersonal manifestation of Brahman there are always two opposing elements - knowledge and ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, in Your impersonal manifestation of Brahman there are always two opposing elements - knowledge and ignorance"}}..."
08:2908:29, 13 June 2018 diff hist +5,679 N As Lord Visnu, You maintain all the affairs of the entire universe, and yet You stand aloof and are the enjoyer of the results of all sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Lord Visnu, You maintain all the affairs of the entire universe, and yet You stand aloof and are the enjoyer of the results..."
08:2608:26, 13 June 2018 diff hist +5,934 N You are the original Personality of Godhead, full with six opulences, and You are eternally the master of the three modes of material nature. Thus, You are always different from the ordinary living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are the original Personality of Godhead, full with six opulences, and You are eternally the master of the three modes of m..."
08:2008:20, 13 June 2018 diff hist +6,068 N My Lord, by Your unbroken transcendental glance You are the supreme witness of all stages of intellectual activities. You are eternally liberated, Your existence is situated in pure goodness, and You are existent in the Supersoul without change Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My Lord, by Your unbroken transcendental glance You are the supreme witness of all stages of intellectual activities. You are..."
08:1608:16, 13 June 2018 diff hist +4,305 N He lies down on the lap of Sesa Naga, from His navel sprouts a golden lotus flower on a stem, and on that lotus Lord Brahma is created. I can understand that You are the same Supreme Godhead. I therefore offer my respectful obeisances unto You Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He lies down on the lap of Sesa Naga, from His navel sprouts a golden lotus flower on a stem, and on that lotus Lord Brahma is..."
08:1208:12, 13 June 2018 diff hist +3,985 N My dear Lord, at the end of each millennium the Supreme Personality of Godhead Garbhodakasayi Visnu dissolves everything manifested within the universe into His belly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, at the end of each millennium the Supreme Personality of Godhead Garbhodakasayi Visnu dissolves everything manif..."
08:0908:09, 13 June 2018 diff hist +4,428 N I know that they are sometimes manifest and sometimes unmanifest; but I have never experienced the supreme form I behold as I see You now. Now all kinds of methods of theorizing have come to an end Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I know that they are sometimes manifest and sometimes unmanifest; but I have never experienced the supreme form I behold as I..."
08:0608:06, 13 June 2018 diff hist +4,545 N My dear Lord, O Supreme Unborn, I know that the different varieties of living entities, such as animals, trees, birds, reptiles, demigods and human beings, are spread throughout the universe, which is caused by the total material energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, O Supreme Unborn, I know that the different varieties of living entities, such as animals, trees, birds, reptile..."

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