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16:0516:05, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,951 N I am completely assured that personalities like you are the only friends for persons who are blazing in the fire of material existence. I therefore ask you how in this material world we can very soon achieve the ultimate goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am completely assured that personalities like you are the only friends for persons who are blazing in the fire of material e..."
15:5715:57, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,689 N Prthu Maharaja inquired from the sages about persons entangled in this dangerous material existence because of their previous actions; could such persons, whose only aim is sense gratification, be blessed with any good fortune? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prthu Maharaja inquired from the sages about persons entangled in this dangerous material existence because of their previous..."
15:5415:54, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,583 N Prthu welcomed the four Kumaras, saying: From the beginning of your birth you strictly observed the vows of celibacy, and although you are experienced in the path of liberation, you are keeping yourselves just like small children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He welcomed them, saying: From the beginning of your birth you strictly observed the vows of celibacy, and although you are ex..."
15:4415:44, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,980 N On the contrary, even though full of all opulence and material prosperity, any householder's house where the devotees of the Lord are never allowed to come in, and where there is no water for washing their feet, is to be considered a tree Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the contrary, even though full of all opulence and material prosperity, any householder's house where the devotees of the L..."
15:4015:40, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,249 N The master and servants who are engaged in offering the exalted visitors water, a sitting place and paraphernalia for reception are glorified, and the home itself is also glorified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The master and servants who are engaged in offering the exalted visitors water, a sitting place and paraphernalia for receptio..."
15:3815:38, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,104 N A person who is not very rich and is attached to family life becomes highly glorified when saintly persons are present in his home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is not very rich and is attached to family life becomes highly glorified when saintly persons are present in his..."
15:2915:29, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,667 N Any person upon whom the brahmanas and Vaisnavas are pleased can achieve anything which is very rare to obtain in this world as well as after death. Not only that, but one also receives the favor of the auspicious Lord Siva and Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any person upon whom the brahmanas and Vaisnavas are pleased can achieve anything which is very rare to obtain in this world a..."
15:2315:23, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,181 N King Prthu spoke: My dear great sages, auspiciousness personified, it's very difficult for even the mystic yogis to see you. Indeed, you are very rarely seen. I don't know what kind of pious activity I performed for you to grace me by appearing before me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Pṛthu spoke: My dear great sages, auspiciousness personified, it is very difficult for even the mystic yogīs to see yo..."
15:1815:18, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,002 N The four great sages were elder to Lord Siva, and when they were seated on the golden throne, they appeared just like fire blazing on an altar. Maharaja Prthu, out of his great gentleness & respect for them, began to speak with great restraint as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four great sages were elder to Lord Śiva, and when they were seated on the golden throne, they appeared just like fire bl..."
15:1415:14, 30 July 2018 diff hist +2,961 N After this, the King took the water which had washed the lotus feet of the Kumaras and sprinkled it over his hair. By such respectful actions, the King, as an exemplary personality, showed how to receive a spiritually advanced personality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After this, the King took the water which had washed the lotus feet of the Kumaras and sprinkled it over his hair. By such res..."
15:1015:10, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,072 N When the great sages accepted their reception, according to the instructions of the sastras, and finally took their seats offered by the King, the King, influenced by the glories of the sages, immediately bowed down. Thus he worshiped the four Kumaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the great sages accepted their reception, according to the instructions of the sastras, and finally took their seats offe..."
15:0615:06, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,913 N Seeing the four Kumaras, Prthu Maharaja was greatly anxious to receive them. Therefore the King, with all his officers, very hastily got up, as anxiously as a conditioned soul whose senses are immediately attracted by the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing the four Kumaras, Prthu Maharaja was greatly anxious to receive them. Therefore the King, with all his officers, very h..."
14:5914:59, 30 July 2018 diff hist +1,575 N The great sage Maitreya said: While the citizens were thus praying to the most powerful King Prthu, the four Kumaras, who were as bright as the sun, arrived on the spot Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya said: While the citizens were thus praying to the most powerful King Prthu, the four Kumaras, who were..."
14:4714:47, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,335 N Dear lord, you are situated in your pure existential position of goodness; therefore you are the perfect representative of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dear lord, you are situated in your pure existential position of goodness; therefore you are the perfect representative of the..."
14:4214:42, 30 July 2018 diff hist +2,553 N The citizens continued: Today you have opened our eyes and revealed how to cross to the other side of the ocean of darkness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The citizens continued: Today you have opened our eyes and revealed how to cross to the other side of the ocean of darkness"}}..."
14:3814:38, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,343 N Our dear lord, it is your occupational duty to rule over your citizens. That is not a very wonderful task for a personality like you, who are so affectionate in seeing to the interests of the citizens, because you are full of mercy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our dear lord, it is your occupational duty to rule over your citizens. That is not a very wonderful task for a personality li..."
14:3214:32, 30 July 2018 diff hist +2,983 N The audience continued: Dear King Prthu, your reputation is the purest of all, for you are preaching the glories of the most glorified of all, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the Lord of the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The audience continued: Dear King Prthu, your reputation is the purest of all, for you are preaching the glories of the most g..."
14:2514:25, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,177 N All the saintly brahmanas thus addressed Prthu Maharaja: O best of the warriors, O father of this globe, may you be blessed with a long life, for you have great devotion to the infallible SPG, who is the master of all the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the saintly brahmanas thus addressed Prthu Maharaja: O best of the warriors, O father of this globe, may you be blessed wi..."
14:2114:21, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,221 N Hiranyakasipu, who by dint of his sinful activities always defied the supremacy of the SPG, entered into the darkest region of hellish life; but by the grace of his great son, Prahlada Maharaja, he also was delivered and went back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, Hiraṇyakaśipu, who by dint of his sinful activities always defied the supremacy of the Supreme Personality of Go..."
14:1314:13, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,288 N They all declared that the Vedic conclusion that one can conquer the heavenly planets by the action of a son, was fulfilled, for the most sinful Vena, who had been killed by the curse of the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They all declared that the Vedic conclusion that one can conquer the heavenly planets by the action of a putra, or son, was fu..."
14:1014:10, 30 July 2018 diff hist +2,353 N The great sage Maitreya said: After hearing King Prthu speak so nicely, all the demigods, the denizens of Pitrloka, the brahmanas and the saintly persons present at the meeting congratulated him by expressing their good will Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya said: After hearing King Prthu speak so nicely, all the demigods, the denizens of Pitrloka, the brahma..."
14:0614:06, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,535 N Whoever acquires the brahminical qualifications - whose only wealth is good behavior, who is grateful and who takes shelter of experienced persons - gets all the opulence of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whoever acquires the brahminical qualifications"|"whose only wealth is good behavior, who is grateful and who takes shelter of..."
13:5813:58, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,184 N He who can carry such dust on his head is very soon relieved of all the reactions which arise from sinful life, and eventually he develops all good and desirable qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He who can carry such dust on his head is very soon relieved of all the reactions which arise from sinful life, and eventually..."
13:5513:55, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,350 N O respectable personalities present here, I beg the blessings of all of you that I may perpetually carry on my crown the dust of the lotus feet of such brahmanas and Vaisnavas until the end of my life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O respectable personalities present here, I beg the blessings of all of you that I may perpetually carry on my crown the dust..."
13:5113:51, 30 July 2018 diff hist +8,254 N In brahminical culture a brahmana's transcendental position is eternally maintained because the injunctions of the Vedas are accepted with faith, austerity, scriptural conclusions, full sense and mind control, and meditation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In brahminical culture a brahmana's transcendental position is eternally maintained because the injunctions of the Vedas are a..."
13:4113:41, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,676 N In this world there is no fruitive activity superior to serving the brahmana class, for this can bring pleasure to the demigods, for whom the many sacrifices are recommended Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this world there is no fruitive activity superior to serving the brahmana class, for this can bring pleasure to the demigod..."
13:3813:38, 30 July 2018 diff hist +4,693 N By regular service to the brahmanas and Vaisnavas, one can clear the dirt from his heart and thus enjoy supreme peace and liberation from material attachment and be satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By regular service to the brahmanas and Vaisnavas, one can clear the dirt from his heart and thus enjoy supreme peace and libe..."
13:3513:35, 30 July 2018 diff hist +3,225 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is everlastingly independent and who exists in everyone's heart, is very pleased with those who follow in His footsteps and engage without reservation in the service of the descendants of brahmanas and Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is everlastingly independent and who exists in everyone's heart, is very pleased with..."

08:0908:09, 29 July 2018 diff hist +6,166 N The brahmanas and Vaisnavas are personally glorified by their characteristic powers of tolerance, penance, knowledge and education. By dint of all these spiritual assets, Vaisnavas are more powerful than royalty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brahmanas and Vaisnavas are personally glorified by their characteristic powers of tolerance, penance, knowledge and educa..."
08:0508:05, 29 July 2018 diff hist +3,480 N All of you citizens on the surface of the globe who have a relationship with me and are worshiping Him by dint of your occupational duties are bestowing your mercy upon me. Therefore, O my citizens, I thank you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of you citizens on the surface of the globe who have a relationship with me and are worshiping Him by dint of your occupat..."
07:5407:54, 29 July 2018 diff hist +5,498 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is all-pervading, but He is also manifested in different types of bodies which arise from a combination of material nature, time, desires and occupational duties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is all-pervading, but He is also manifested in different types of bodies which arise from a..."
07:4307:43, 29 July 2018 diff hist +8,780 N Although He is concentrated spirit soul without material variety, for the benefit of the conditioned soul He nevertheless accepts different types of sacrifice performed with various material elements Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although He is concentrated spirit soul without material variety, for the benefit of the conditioned soul He nevertheless acce..."
07:2907:29, 29 July 2018 diff hist +6,916 N Prthu Maharaja advised his citizens: Engaging your minds, your words, your bodies and the results of your occupational duties, and being always open-minded, you should all render devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prthu Maharaja advised his citizens: Engaging your minds, your words, your bodies and the results of your occupational duties,..."
07:2607:26, 29 July 2018 diff hist +5,881 N When a devotee takes shelter at the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he is completely cleansed of all misunderstanding or mental speculation, and he manifests renunciation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a devotee takes shelter at the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he is completely cleansed of all misunde..."
07:2407:24, 29 July 2018 diff hist +4,918 N Like the Ganges water, which emanates from the toes of the lotus feet of the Lord, such a process immediately cleanses the mind, and thus spiritual or Krsna consciousness gradually increases Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Like the Ganges water, which emanates from the toes of the lotus feet of the Lord, such a process immediately cleanses the min..."
07:2007:20, 29 July 2018 diff hist +4,911 N By the inclination to serve the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, suffering humanity can immediately cleanse the dirt which has accumulated in their minds during innumerable births Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the inclination to serve the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, suffering humanity can immediately cleanse t..."
07:0907:09, 29 July 2018 diff hist +6,798 N Although abominable persons like my father, Vena the grandson of death personified, are bewildered on the path of religion, all the great personalities like those mentioned agree that in this world the only bestower of the benedictions of religion is SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although abominable persons like my father, Vena, the grandson of death personified, are bewildered on the path of religion, a..."
07:0407:04, 29 July 2018 diff hist +3,330 N This is confirmed not only by the evidence of the Vedas but also by the personal behavior of great personalities like Manu, Uttanapada, Dhruva, Priyavrata and my grandfather Anga, as well as by many other great personalities and ordinary living entitie Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is confirmed not only by the evidence of the Vedas but also by the personal behavior of great personalities like Manu, Ut..."
06:5706:57, 29 July 2018 diff hist +11,324 N My dear respectable ladies and gentlemen, according to the authoritative statements of sastra, there must be a supreme authority who is able to award the respective benefits of our present activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear respectable ladies and gentlemen, according to the authoritative statements of sastra, there must be a supreme authori..."
06:5106:51, 29 July 2018 diff hist +2,801 N I request all the pure-hearted demigods, forefathers and saintly persons to support my proposal, for after death the result of an action is equally shared by its doer, its director and its supporter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I request all the pure-hearted demigods, forefathers and saintly persons to support my proposal, for after death the result of..."
06:4706:47, 29 July 2018 diff hist +3,543 N Prthu Maharaja continued: Therefore, my dear citizens, for the welfare of your king after his death, you should execute your duties properly in terms of your positions of varna and asrama and should always think of the SPG within your hearts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja continued: Therefore, my dear citizens, for the welfare of your king after his death, you should execute yo..."
06:4306:43, 29 July 2018 diff hist +3,342 N Any king who does not teach his citizens about their respective duties in terms of varna and asrama but who simply exacts tolls and taxes from them is liable to suffer for the impious activities which have been performed by the citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any king who does not teach his citizens about their respective duties in terms of varna and asrama but who simply exacts toll..."
06:3806:38, 29 July 2018 diff hist +4,695 N I (Prthu) think that upon the execution of my duties as king, I shall be able to achieve the desirable objectives described by experts in Vedic knowledge. This destination is certainly achieved by the pleasure of the SPG, who is the seer of all destiny Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu said: I think that upon the execution of my duties as king, I shall be able to achieve the desirable object..."
06:3006:30, 29 July 2018 diff hist +5,122 N King Prthu continued: By the grace of the Supreme Lord I have been appointed the king of this planet, and I carry the scepter to rule the citizens, protect them from all danger and give them employment according to their respective positions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Prthu continued: By the grace of the Supreme Lord I have been appointed the king of this planet, and I carry the scepter..."
06:2706:27, 29 July 2018 diff hist +3,112 N King Prthu said: O gentle members of the assembly, may all good fortune be upon you! May all of you great souls who have come to attend this meeting kindly hear my prayer attentively Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Pṛthu said"|"O gentle members of the assembly, may all good fortune be upon you! May all of you great souls who have co..."
06:2106:21, 29 July 2018 diff hist +2,435 N Maharaja Prthu's speech was very beautiful, full of metaphorical language, clearly understandable and very pleasing to hear. His words were all grave and certain. It appears that when he spoke, he expressed his personal realization of the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Prthu's speech was very beautiful, full of metaphorical language, clearly understandable and very pleasing to hear. H..."
06:1806:18, 29 July 2018 diff hist +1,705 N Just to encourage the members of the assembly and to enhance their pleasure, King Prthu glanced over them with eyes that seemed like stars in a sky wet with dew. He then spoke to them in a great voice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just to encourage the members of the assembly and to enhance their pleasure, King Prthu glanced over them with eyes that seeme..."
06:1306:13, 29 July 2018 diff hist +2,154 N It was very pleasing to see him put on a black deerskin & wear a ring of kusa grass on his finger, for this increased the natural beauty of his body. It appears that Maharaja Prthu observed all the regulative principles before he performed the sacrifice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was very pleasing to see him put on a black deerskin and wear a ring of kuśa grass on his finger, for this increased the n..."
06:0906:09, 29 July 2018 diff hist +1,761 N As Maharaja Prthu was being initiated to perform the sacrifice, he had to leave aside his valuable dress, and therefore his natural bodily beauty was visible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Maharaja Prthu was being initiated to perform the sacrifice, he had to leave aside his valuable dress, and therefore his na..."

16:2616:26, 28 July 2018 diff hist +1,833 N The black, slick hair on his head was very fine and curly, and his neck, like a conchshell, was decorated with auspicious lines. He wore a very valuable dhoti, and there was a nice wrapper on the upper part of his body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The black, slick hair on his head was very fine and curly, and his neck, like a conchshell, was decorated with auspicious line..."

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