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15:0915:09, 12 July 2018 diff hist +2,029 N King Vena continued: For this reason, O brahmanas, you should abandon your envy of me, and, by your ritualistic activities, you should worship me and offer me all paraphernalia Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Vena continued: For this reason, O brahmanas, you should abandon your envy of me, and, by your ritualistic activities, yo..."
14:5814:58, 12 July 2018 diff hist +2,759 N Lord Visnu; Lord Brahma; Lord Siva; Lord Indra; Vayu, the master of air; Yama, the superintendent of death; the sun-god; the director of rainfall; Kuvera, the treasurer; the moon-god; the predominating deity of the earth; Agni, the fire-god; Varuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Visnu; Lord Brahma; Lord Siva; Lord Indra; Vayu, the master of air; Yama, the superintendent of death; the sun-god; the d..."
14:5314:53, 12 July 2018 diff hist +1,764 N You are so much devoted to the demigods, but who are they? Indeed, your affection for these demigods is exactly like the affection of an unchaste woman who neglects her married life and gives all attention to her paramour Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are so much devoted to the demigods, but who are they? Indeed, your affection for these demigods is exactly like the affec..."
14:4814:48, 12 July 2018 diff hist +1,597 N Those who, out of gross ignorance, do not worship the king, who is actually the Supreme Personality of Godhead, experience happiness neither in this world nor in the world after death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who, out of gross ignorance, do not worship the king, who is actually the Supreme Personality of Godhead, experience hap..."
14:4314:43, 12 July 2018 diff hist +2,728 N King Vena replied: You are not at all experienced. It is very much regrettable that you are maintaining something which is not religious and are accepting it as religious. Indeed, I think you are giving up your real husband, who maintains you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Vena replied: You are not at all experienced. It is very much regrettable that you are maintaining something which is not..."
14:4014:40, 12 July 2018 diff hist +1,898 N When all the brahmanas engage in performing sacrifices in your kingdom, all the demigods, who are plenary expansions of the Lord, will be very much satisfied by their activities and will give you your desired result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When all the brahmanas engage in performing sacrifices in your kingdom, all the demigods, who are plenary expansions of the Lo..."

08:2708:27, 11 July 2018 diff hist +3,669 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is worshiped by the great demigods, controllers of universal affairs. When He is satisfied, nothing is impossible to achieve Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is worshiped by the great demigods, controllers of universal affairs. When He is satisfied,..."
08:2508:25, 11 July 2018 diff hist +3,390 N O noble one, if the king sees that the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original cause of the cosmic manifestation and the Supersoul within everyone, is worshiped, the Lord will be satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O noble one, if the king sees that the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original cause of the cosmic manifestation and the..."
08:1908:19, 11 July 2018 diff hist +5,122 N The king is supposed to be pious in whose state and cities the general populace strictly observes the system of eight social orders of varna and asrama, and where all citizens engage in worshiping the SPG by their particular occupations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The king is supposed to be pious in whose state and cities the general populace strictly observes the system of eight social o..."
08:1208:12, 11 July 2018 diff hist +5,269 N The saintly persons continued: When the king protects the citizens from the disturbances of mischievous ministers as well as from thieves and rogues, he can, by virtue of such pious activities, accept taxes given by his subjects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The saintly persons continued: When the king protects the citizens from the disturbances of mischievous ministers as well as f..."
08:0708:07, 11 July 2018 diff hist +2,405 N O great hero, for this reason you should not be the cause of spoiling the spiritual life of the general populace. If their spiritual life is spoiled because of your activities, you will certainly fall down from your opulent and royal position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O great hero, for this reason you should not be the cause of spoiling the spiritual life of the general populace. If their spi..."
07:5907:59, 11 July 2018 diff hist +2,791 N The great sages said: Dear King, we have come to give you good advice. Kindly hear us with great attention. By doing so, your duration of life and your opulence, strength and reputation will increase Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sages said: Dear King, we have come to give you good advice. Kindly hear us with great attention. By doing so, your..."
07:5407:54, 11 July 2018 diff hist +1,448 N The great sages, having thus decided, approached King Vena. Concealing their real anger, they pacified him with sweet words and then spoke as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sages, having thus decided, approached King Vena. Concealing their real anger, they pacified him with sweet words an..."
07:4507:45, 11 July 2018 diff hist +2,993 N The saintly sages continued thinking: Of course we are completely aware of his mischievous nature. Yet nevertheless we enthroned Vena. If we cannot persuade King Vena to accept our advice, he will be condemned by the public, and we will join them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The saintly sages continued thinking: Of course we are completely aware of his mischievous nature. Yet nevertheless we enthron..."

16:3016:30, 10 July 2018 diff hist +2,437 N We appointed this Vena king of the state in order to give protection to the citizens, but now he has become the enemy of the citizens. Despite all these discrepancies, we should at once try to pacify him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We appointed this Vena king of the state in order to give protection to the citizens, but now he has become the enemy of the c..."
16:2716:27, 10 July 2018 diff hist +2,760 N The sages began to think within themselves: Because he was born from the womb of Sunitha, Vena is by nature very mischievous. Supporting this mischievous king is exactly like maintaining a snake with milk. Now he has become a source of all difficulties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sages began to think within themselves: Because he was born from the womb of Sunitha, King Vena is by nature very mischiev..."
16:2016:20, 10 July 2018 diff hist +3,046 N Thinking to save the state from irregularity, the sages began to consider that it was due to a political crisis that they made Vena king although he was not qualified. But alas, now the people were being disturbed by the king himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thinking to save the state from irregularity, the sages began to consider that it was due to a political crisis that they made..."
16:1716:17, 10 July 2018 diff hist +1,613 N At that time the people in general were in a dangerous position due to an irresponsible king on one side and thieves and rogues on the other Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, at that time the people in general were in a dangerous position due to an irresponsible king on one side and thieve..."
16:1216:12, 10 July 2018 diff hist +1,911 N When the great sages consulted one another, they saw that the people were in a dangerous position from both directions. When a fire blazes on both ends of a log, the ants in the middle are in a very dangerous situation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the great sages consulted one another, they saw that the people were in a dangerous position from both directions. When a..."
16:0516:05, 10 July 2018 diff hist +2,507 N All the twice-born (brahmanas) were forbidden henceforward to perform any sacrifice, and they were also forbidden to give charity or offer clarified butter. Thus King Vena sounded kettledrums throughout the countryside Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the twice-born [brāhmaṇas] were forbidden henceforward to perform any sacrifice, and they were also forbidden to give c..."
15:5215:52, 10 July 2018 diff hist +1,670 N The great sages then called for the Queen Mother, Sunitha, and with her permission they installed Vena on the throne as master of the world. All the ministers, however, disagreed with this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sages then called for the Queen Mother, Sunitha, and with her permission they installed Vena on the throne as master..."
15:4615:46, 10 July 2018 diff hist +2,939 N The great sage Maitreya continued: O great hero Vidura, the great sages, headed by Bhrgu, were always thinking of the welfare of the people in general Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya continued: O great hero Vidura, the great sages, headed by Bhrgu, were always thinking of the welfare..."
15:3715:37, 10 July 2018 diff hist +1,731 N With tears in their eyes the citizens offered respectful obeisances and informed the sages in full detail that they were unable to find the King anywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With tears in their eyes the citizens offered respectful obeisances and informed the sages in full detail that they were unabl..."
15:3515:35, 10 July 2018 diff hist +2,057 N When the citizens could not find any trace of the King after searching for him everywhere, they were very disappointed, and they returned to the city, where all the great sages of the country assembled because of the King's absence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the citizens could not find any trace of the King after searching for him everywhere, they were very disappointed, and th..."
15:3115:31, 10 July 2018 diff hist +2,345 N When it was understood that the King had indifferently left home, all the citizens, priests, ministers, friends, and people in general were greatly aggrieved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When it was understood that the King had indifferently left home, all the citizens, priests, ministers, friends, and people in..."
15:0915:09, 10 July 2018 diff hist +1,851 N The King thought to himself: Persons who have no son are certainly fortunate. They must have worshiped the Lord in their previous lives so that they would not have to suffer the unbearable unhappiness caused by a bad son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King thought to himself: Persons who have no son are certainly fortunate. They must have worshiped the Lord in their previ..."

07:5407:54, 22 June 2018 diff hist +1,567 N The boy was so cruel that while playing with young boys of his age he would kill them very mercilessly, as if they were animals meant for slaughter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The boy was so cruel that while playing with young boys of his age he would kill them very mercilessly, as if they were animal..."
07:5107:51, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,486 N After fixing his bow and arrow, the cruel boy used to go to the forest and unnecessarily kill innocent deer, and as soon as he came all the people would cry, "Here comes cruel Vena! Here comes cruel Vena!" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After fixing his bow and arrow, the cruel boy used to go to the forest and unnecessarily kill innocent deer, and as soon as he..."
07:4807:48, 22 June 2018 diff hist +3,264 N That boy was born partially in the dynasty of irreligion. His grandfather was death personified, and the boy grew up as his follower; he became a greatly irreligious person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That boy was born partially in the dynasty of irreligion. His grandfather was death personified, and the boy grew up as his fo..."
07:2707:27, 22 June 2018 diff hist +1,958 N Although the Queen had no son, after eating that food, which had the power to produce a male child, she became pregnant by her husband, and in due course of time she gave birth to a son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Queen had no son, after eating that food, which had the power to produce a male child, she became pregnant by her..."
07:2507:25, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,747 N The King was very liberal, and after taking permission from the priests, he took the preparation in his joined palms, and after smelling it he offered a portion to his wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King was very liberal, and after taking permission from the priests, he took the preparation in his joined palms, and afte..."
07:2107:21, 22 June 2018 diff hist +1,701 N As soon as the oblation was offered in the fire, a person appeared from the fire altar wearing a golden garland and a white dress. He was carrying a golden pot filled with rice boiled in milk Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as the oblation was offered in the fire, a person appeared from the fire altar wearing a golden garland and a white dr..."
07:1607:16, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,297 N Thus for the sake of a son for King Anga, they decided to offer oblations to Lord Visnu, who is situated in the hearts of all living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus for the sake of a son for King Anga, they decided to offer oblations to Lord Visnu, who is situated in the hearts of all..."
07:1307:13, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,458 N The performer of the sacrifices (under karma-kanda activities) achieves the fulfillment of the desire for which he worships the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The performer of the sacrifices"|"under karma-kāṇḍa activities"|"achieves the fulfillment of the desire for which he wors..."
07:0807:08, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,071 N When Hari, the supreme enjoyer of all sacrifices, is invited to fulfill your desire for a son, all the demigods will come with Him and take their shares in the sacrifice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Hari, the supreme enjoyer of all sacrifices, is invited to fulfill your desire for a son, all the demigods will come with..."
06:5706:57, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,006 N O King, we wish all good fortune for you. You have no son, but if you pray at once to the SL and ask for a son, and if you execute the sacrifice for that purpose, the enjoyer of the sacrifice, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, will fulfill your desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, we wish all good fortune for you. You have no son, but if you pray at once to the Supreme Lord and ask for a son, and..."
06:5206:52, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,264 N But we can see that in your previous life you performed sinful activities due to which, in spite of your having all qualifications, you have no son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But we can see that in your previous life you performed sinful activities due to which, in spite of your having all qualificat..."
06:4506:45, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,203 N The head priests said: O King, in this life we do not find any sinful activity, even within your mind, so you are not in the least offensive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The head priests said: O King, in this life we do not find any sinful activity, even within your mind, so you are not in the l..."
06:3406:34, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,742 N Dear King, we do not find any reason that the demigods should feel insulted or neglected in any way, but still the demigods who are witnesses for the sacrifice do not accept their shares. We do not know why this is so Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dear King, we do not find any reason that the demigods should feel insulted or neglected in any way, but still the demigods wh..."
06:2806:28, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,877 N We know that the paraphernalia to perform the sacrifice is well collected by you with great faith & care and is not polluted. Our chanting of the Vedic hymns is also not deficient in any way, for all the brahmanas & priests present here are expert Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, we know that the paraphernalia to perform the sacrifice is well collected by you with great faith and care and is not..."
06:1706:17, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,585 N Vidura requested Maitreya: My dear brahmana, you are well conversant with all subjects, both past and future. Therefore I wish to hear from you all the activities of King Vena. I am your faithful devotee, so please explain this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura requested Maitreya: My dear brahmana, you are well conversant with all subjects, both past and future. Therefore I wish..."
06:1306:13, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,532 N It is the duty of all citizens in a state never to insult the king, even though he sometimes appears to have done something very sinful. Because of his prowess, the king is always more influential than all other ruling chiefs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of all citizens in a state never to insult the king, even though he sometimes appears to have done something ve..."
06:0706:07, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,974 N Vidura inquired from the sage Maitreya: My dear brahmana, King Anga was very gentle. He had high character and was a saintly personality and lover of brahminical culture. How is it that such a great soul got a bad son like Vena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura inquired from the sage Maitreya: My dear brāhmaṇa, King Aṅga was very gentle. He had high character and was a sain..."
06:0006:00, 22 June 2018 diff hist +3,049 N On seeing this, the great sages took the right hand of Vena as a churning rod, and as a result of their churning, Lord Visnu in His partial representation made His advent as King Prthu, the original emperor of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On seeing this, the great sages took the right hand of Vena as a churning rod, and as a result of their churning, Lord Visnu i..."
05:5605:56, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,873 N After his death, since there was no king, all the rogues and thieves flourished, the kingdom became unregulated, and all the citizens suffered greatly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After his death, since there was no king, all the rogues and thieves flourished, the kingdom became unregulated, and all the c..."
05:5205:52, 22 June 2018 diff hist +2,839 N My dear Vidura, when great sages curse, their words are as invincible as a thunderbolt. Thus when they cursed King Vena out of anger, he died Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Vidura, when great sages curse, their words are as invincible as a thunderbolt. Thus when they cursed King Vena out of..."

08:3108:31, 20 June 2018 diff hist +1,400 N Of the twelve sons, Ulmuka begot six sons in his wife Puskarini. They were all very good sons, and their names were Anga, Sumana, Khyati, Kratu, Angira and Gaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of the twelve sons, Ulmuka begot six sons in his wife Puskarini. They were all very good sons, and their names were Anga, Suma..."
08:2108:21, 20 June 2018 diff hist +1,947 N Sarvateja's wife, Akuti, gave birth to a son named Caksusa, who became the sixth Manu at the end of the Manu millennium. Nadvala, the wife of Caksusa Manu, gave birth to the following faultless sons: Puru, Kutsa, Trita, Dyumna, Satyavan, Rta, Vrata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sarvateja's wife, Akuti, gave birth to a son named Caksusa, who became the sixth Manu at the end of the Manu millennium. Nadva..."
08:1208:12, 20 June 2018 diff hist +1,303 N Dosa had three sons - Pradosa, Nisitha and Vyusta. Vyusta's wife was named Puskarini, and she gave birth to a very powerful son named Sarvateja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dosa had three sons - Pradosa, Nisitha and Vyusta. Vyusta's wife was named Puskarini, and she gave birth to a very powerful so..."
08:0808:08, 20 June 2018 diff hist +1,158 N Pusparna had two wives, named Prabha and Dosa. Prabha had three sons, named Pratar, Madhyandinam and Sayam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pusparna had two wives, named Prabha and Dosa. Prabha had three sons, named Pratar, Madhyandinam and Sayam"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."

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