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08:0608:06, 20 June 2018 diff hist +1,876 N King Vatsara had a very dear wife whose name was Svarvithi, and she gave birth to six sons, named Pusparna, Tigmaketu, Isa, Urja, Vasu and Jaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Vatsara had a very dear wife whose name was Svarvithi, and she gave birth to six sons, named Pusparna, Tigmaketu, Isa, Ur..."
08:0308:03, 20 June 2018 diff hist +2,520 N For this reason the ministers & all the elderly members of the family thought Utkala to be without intelligence & in fact, mad. Thus his younger brother, named Vatsara, the son of Bhrami, was elevated to the royal throne, and he became king of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For this reason the ministers and all the elderly members of the family thought Utkala to be without intelligence and, in fact..."
07:5507:55, 20 June 2018 diff hist +4,606 N He was always situated in his constitutional position of self-realization, and he could not see anything else but the Supreme Lord and himself engaged in discharging devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was always situated in his constitutional position of self-realization, and he could not see anything else but the Supreme..."
07:5207:52, 20 June 2018 diff hist +4,901 N He was situated in transcendental bliss & he continued always in that blissful existence, which expanded more & more. This was possible for him by continual practice of bhakti-yoga, which is compared to fire because it burns away all material things Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was situated in transcendental bliss, and he continued always in that blissful existence, which expanded more and more. Thi..."
07:3907:39, 20 June 2018 diff hist +4,489 N By expansion of his knowledge of the Supreme Brahman, he had already attained liberation from the bondage of the body. This liberation is known as nirvana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By expansion of his knowledge of the Supreme Brahman, he had already attained liberation from the bondage of the body. This li..."
07:3507:35, 20 June 2018 diff hist +2,914 N From his very birth, Utkala was fully satisfied and unattached to the world. He was equipoised, for he could see everything resting in the Supersoul and the Supersoul present in everyone's heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From his very birth, Utkala was fully satisfied and unattached to the world. He was equipoised, for he could see everything re..."
07:3207:32, 20 June 2018 diff hist +1,886 N The great sage Maitreya replied: My dear Vidura, when Maharaja Dhruva departed for the forest, his son, Utkala, did not desire to accept the opulent throne of his father, which was meant for the ruler of all the lands of this planet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya replied: My dear Vidura, when Maharaja Dhruva departed for the forest, his son, Utkala, did not desire..."
07:2407:24, 20 June 2018 diff hist +2,168 N My dear brahmana, how did Narada Muni glorify the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and what pastimes were described in that meeting? I (Vidura) am very eager to hear of them. Kindly explain fully about that glorification of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear brahmana, how did Narada Muni glorify the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and what pastimes were described in that mee..."
07:2007:20, 20 June 2018 diff hist +3,390 N While all the Pracetas were executing religious rituals and sacrificial ceremonies and thus worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead for His satisfaction, the great sage Narada described the transcendental qualities of Dhruva Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While all the Pracetas were executing religious rituals and sacrificial ceremonies and thus worshiping the Supreme Personality..."
07:1707:17, 20 June 2018 diff hist +2,363 N Vidura continued: I know that the great sage Narada is the greatest of all devotees. He has compiled the pancaratrika procedure of devotional service and has directly met the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura continued: I know that the great sage Narada is the greatest of all devotees. He has compiled the pancaratrika procedur..."
07:1407:14, 20 June 2018 diff hist +1,863 N Vidura inquired from Maitreya: O greatly advanced devotee, who were the Pracetas? To which family did they belong? Whose sons were they, and where did they perform the great sacrifices? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura inquired from Maitreya: O greatly advanced devotee, who were the Pracetas? To which family did they belong? Whose sons..."
07:1207:12, 20 June 2018 diff hist +3,078 N Suta Gosvami, continuing to speak to all the rsis, headed by Saunaka, said: After hearing Maitreya Rsi describe Dhruva's ascent to Lord Visnu's abode, Vidura became very much enlightened in devotional emotion, and he inquired from Maitreya as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sūta Gosvāmī, continuing to speak to all the ṛṣis, headed by Śaunaka, said: After hearing Maitreya Ṛṣi describe Dh..."

08:0008:00, 19 June 2018 diff hist +4,791 N Those who out of transcendental kindness take on the responsibility of becoming master-protectors of the poor living entities automatically gain the interest and blessings of the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who out of transcendental kindness take on the responsibility of becoming master-protectors of the poor living entities..."
07:5407:54, 19 June 2018 diff hist +4,676 N The narration of Dhruva Maharaja is sublime knowledge for the attainment of immortality. Persons unaware of the Absolute Truth can be led to the path of truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The narration of Dhruva Maharaja is sublime knowledge for the attainment of immortality. Persons unaware of the Absolute Truth..."
07:5107:51, 19 June 2018 diff hist +3,090 N Such recitation should of course be performed before a favorable audience. When recitation is performed this way, without professional motive, the reciter and audience become perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such recitation should of course be performed before a favorable audience. When recitation is performed this way, without prof..."
07:4807:48, 19 June 2018 diff hist +3,216 N Specifically, recitation is recommended on the full moon or dark moon day, on the day after Ekadasi, on the appearance of the Sravana star, at the end of a particular tithi, or the occasion of Vyatipata, at the end of the month, or on Sunday Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Specifically, recitation is recommended on the full moon or dark moon day, on the day after Ekadasi, on the appearance of the..."
07:4407:44, 19 June 2018 diff hist +2,957 N Persons who have completely taken shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord should recite this narration of Dhruva Maharaja without taking remuneration Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons who have completely taken shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord should recite this narration of Dhruva Maharaja withou..."
07:4207:42, 19 June 2018 diff hist +4,230 N The great sage Maitreya recommended: One should chant of the character and activities of Dhruva Maharaja both in the morning and in the evening, with great attention and care, in a society of brahmanas or other twice-born persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya recommended: One should chant of the character and activities of Dhruva Maharaja both in the morning a..."

14:5714:57, 18 June 2018 diff hist +2,367 N Anyone who hears this narration of Dhruva acquires exalted qualities like him. For anyone who desires greatness, prowess or influence, here is the process by which to acquire them, and for thoughtful men who want adoration, here is the proper means Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who hears this narration of Dhruva Mahārāja acquires exalted qualities like him. For anyone who desires greatness, pr..."
14:4814:48, 18 June 2018 diff hist +2,485 N Anyone who hears the narration of Dhruva Maharaja, and who repeatedly tries with faith and devotion to understand his pure character, attains the pure devotional platform and executes pure devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who hears the narration of Dhruva Maharaja, and who repeatedly tries with faith and devotion to understand his pure cha..."
14:4514:45, 18 June 2018 diff hist +2,800 N The demigods also become pleased because this narration is so glorious, and it is so powerful that it can counteract all the results of one's sinful actions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods also become pleased because this narration is so glorious, and it is so powerful that it can counteract all the r..."
14:4014:40, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,130 N By hearing the narration of Dhruva one can fulfill desires for wealth, reputation and increased duration of life. It is so auspicious that one can even go to a heavenly planet or attain Dhruvaloka, which was achieved by Dhruva, just by hearing about him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By hearing the narration of Dhruva Mahārāja one can fulfill desires for wealth, reputation and increased duration of life. I..."
14:3714:37, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,320 N Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, whatever you have asked from me about the great reputation and character of Dhruva Maharaja I have explained to you in all detail. Great saintly persons and devotees very much like to hear about Dhruva Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, whatever you have asked from me about the great reputation and character of Dhruva Maharaj..."
14:3414:34, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,912 N Dhruva Maharaja attained an exalted position at the age of only five or six years, after undergoing austerity for six months. Alas, a great ksatriya cannot achieve such a position even after undergoing austerities for many, many years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Maharaja attained an exalted position at the age of only five or six years, after undergoing austerity for six months...."
14:2614:26, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,903 N Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead is unconquerable, Dhruva Maharaja defeated Him with the specific qualifications possessed by the Lord's devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead is unconquerable, Dhruva Maharaja defeated Him with the specific qualifications po..."
14:2414:24, 18 June 2018 diff hist +4,171 N The great sage Narada continued: Just see how Dhruva Maharaja, aggrieved at the harsh words of his stepmother, went to the forest at the age of only five years and under my direction underwent austerity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Narada continued: Just see how Dhruva Maharaja, aggrieved at the harsh words of his stepmother, went to the for..."
14:1814:18, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,204 N Narada said: Simply by the influence of his spiritual advancement and powerful austerity, Dhruva Maharaja, the son of Suniti, who was devoted to her husband, acquired an exalted position not possible to attain even for the so-called Vedantists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada said: Simply by the influence of his spiritual advancement and powerful austerity, Dhruva Maharaja, the son of Suniti,..."
14:1314:13, 18 June 2018 diff hist +1,940 N After observing the glories of Dhruva Maharaja, the great sage Narada, playing his vina, went to the sacrificial arena of the Pracetas and very happily chanted the following three verses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After observing the glories of Dhruva Maharaja, the great sage Narada, playing his vina, went to the sacrificial arena of the..."
14:1114:11, 18 June 2018 diff hist +2,874 N Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, descendant of Kuru, as a herd of bulls circumambulates a central pole on their right side, all the luminaries within the universal sky unceasingly circumambulate the abode of Dhruva Maharaja with great force and speed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, descendant of Kuru, as a herd of bulls circumambulates a central pole on their right side,..."
08:2708:27, 18 June 2018 diff hist +2,048 N In this way, the fully Krsna conscious Dhruva Maharaja, the exalted son of Maharaja Uttanapada, attained the summit of the three statuses of planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way, the fully Krsna conscious Dhruva Maharaja, the exalted son of Maharaja Uttanapada, attained the summit of the thr..."
08:2508:25, 18 June 2018 diff hist +4,922 N Persons who are peaceful, equipoised, cleansed and purified, and who know the art of pleasing all other living entities, keep friendship only with devotees of the Lord; they alone can very easily achieve the perfection of going back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons who are peaceful, equipoised, cleansed and purified, and who know the art of pleasing all other living entities, keep..."
08:2208:22, 18 June 2018 diff hist +4,047 N Only persons who constantly engage in welfare activities for other living entities can reach the Vaikuntha planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only persons who constantly engage in welfare activities for other living entities can reach the Vaikuntha planets"}} {{notes|..."
08:2008:20, 18 June 2018 diff hist +4,450 N The self-effulgent Vaikuntha planets, by whose illumination alone all the illuminating planets within this material world give off reflected light, cannot be reached by those who are not merciful to other living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The self-effulgent Vaikuntha planets, by whose illumination alone all the illuminating planets within this material world give..."
08:1508:15, 18 June 2018 diff hist +2,860 N Dhruva Maharaja thus surpassed the seven planetary systems of the great sages who are known as saptarsi. Beyond that region, he achieved the transcendental situation of permanent life in the planet where Lord Visnu lives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Maharaja thus surpassed the seven planetary systems of the great sages who are known as saptarsi. Beyond that region, h..."
08:1208:12, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,719 N While Dhruva Maharaja was passing through space, he gradually saw all the planets of the solar system, and on the path he saw all the demigods in their airplanes showering flowers upon him like rain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While Dhruva Maharaja was passing through space, he gradually saw all the planets of the solar system, and on the path he saw..."
08:1008:10, 18 June 2018 diff hist +2,905 N The great associates of Vaikunthaloka, Nanda and Sunanda, could understand the mind of Dhruva Maharaja, and thus they showed him that his mother, Suniti, was going forward in another plane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great associates of Vaikunthaloka, Nanda and Sunanda, could understand the mind of Dhruva Maharaja, and thus they showed h..."
08:0408:04, 18 June 2018 diff hist +4,515 N Dhruva was seated in the transcendental airplane, which was just about to start, when he remembered his poor mother, Suniti. He thought to himself, "How shall I go alone to the Vaikuntha planet and leave behind my poor mother?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva was seated in the transcendental airplane, which was just about to start, when he remembered his poor mother, Sunīti...."
08:0208:02, 18 June 2018 diff hist +1,594 N At that time drums and kettledrums resounded from the sky, the chief Gandharvas began to sing and other demigods showered flowers like torrents of rain upon Dhruva Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that time drums and kettledrums resounded from the sky, the chief Gandharvas began to sing and other demigods showered flow..."
07:5507:55, 18 June 2018 diff hist +4,097 N When Dhruva Maharaja was attempting to get on the transcendental plane, he saw death personified approach him. Not caring for death, however, he took advantage of the opportunity to put his feet on the head of death, and thus he got up on the airplane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Dhruva Maharaja was attempting to get on the transcendental plane, he saw death personified approach him. Not caring for..."
07:4907:49, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,587 N Before getting aboard, Dhruva Maharaja worshiped the airplane, circumambulated it, and also offered obeisances to the associates of Visnu. In the meantime he became as brilliant and illuminating as molten gold Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before getting aboard, Dhruva Maharaja worshiped the airplane, circumambulated it, and also offered obeisances to the associat..."
07:3807:38, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,034 N Dhruva was very dear to the SPG. When he heard the sweet speeches of the Lord's chief associates in the Vaikuntha planet, he immediately took his sacred bath, dressed himself with suitable ornaments, and performed his daily spiritual duties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Dhruva was very dear to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. When he heard the sweet speeches of the Lord's chief as..."
07:3507:35, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,482 N O immortal one, this unique airplane has been sent by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is worshiped by selected prayers and who is the chief of all living entities. You are quite worthy to board such a plane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O immortal one, this unique airplane has been sent by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is worshiped by selected prayers..."
07:2707:27, 18 June 2018 diff hist +4,379 N The planet known as Visnuloka, where Lord Visnu personally resides, is the highest of all. It is worshipable by the inhabitants of all other planets within the universe. Please come with us and live there eternally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planet known as Visnuloka, where Lord Visnu personally resides, is the highest of all. It is worshipable by the inhabitant..."
07:2007:20, 18 June 2018 diff hist +3,907 N Dear King Dhruva, neither your forefathers nor anyone else before you ever achieved such a transcendental planet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dear King Dhruva, neither your forefathers nor anyone else before you ever achieved such a transcendental planet"}} {{notes|}}..."
07:1707:17, 18 June 2018 diff hist +2,982 N Simply to see the supreme abode (the Visnu planet), the sun and moon and all the other planets, stars, lunar mansions and solar systems are circumambulating it. Now please come; you are welcome to go there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply to see the supreme abode"|"the Viṣṇu planet"|"the sun and moon and all the other planets, stars, lunar mansions and..."
07:0807:08, 18 June 2018 diff hist +2,721 N To achieve Visnuloka is very difficult, but by your austerity you have conquered. Even the great rsis and demigods cannot achieve this position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To achieve Visnuloka is very difficult, but by your austerity you have conquered. Even the great rsis and demigods cannot achi..."

14:5514:55, 17 June 2018 diff hist +2,428 N We are representatives of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the creator of the whole universe, who carries in His hand the bow named Sarnga. We have been specifically deputed to take you to the spiritual world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are representatives of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the creator of the whole universe, who carries in His hand the b..."
14:4514:45, 17 June 2018 diff hist +2,255 N When you were only five years old, you underwent severe austerities, and you thereby greatly satisfied the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When you were only five years old, you underwent severe austerities, and you thereby greatly satisfied the Supreme Personality..."
14:4414:44, 17 June 2018 diff hist +2,397 N Nanda and Sunanda, the two confidential associates of Lord Visnu, said: Dear King, let there be all good fortune unto you. Please attentively hear what we shall say Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nanda and Sunanda, the two confidential associates of Lord Visnu, said: Dear King, let there be all good fortune unto you. Ple..."
14:3914:39, 17 June 2018 diff hist +3,753 N When the two confidential servants of the Supreme Lord, who were named Nanda and Sunanda, approached him, smiling happily, Dhruva stood with folded hands, bowing humbly. They then addressed him as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the two confidential servants of the Supreme Lord, who were named Nanda and Sunanda, approached him, smiling happily, Dhr..."

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