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15:3715:37, 1 August 2018 diff hist +2,861 N Following the principles of forest living and the footsteps of the great sages and munis, Prthu Maharaja accepted five kinds of heating processes during the summer season, exposed himself to torrents of rain in the rainy season Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Following the principles of forest living and the footsteps of the great sages and munis, Prthu Maharaja accepted five kinds o..."
15:3415:34, 1 August 2018 diff hist +4,634 N In the tapo-vana, Maharaja Prthu sometimes ate the trunks and roots of trees, and sometimes he ate fruit and dried leaves, and for some weeks he drank only water. Finally he lived simply by breathing air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the tapo-vana, Maharaja Prthu sometimes ate the trunks and roots of trees, and sometimes he ate fruit and dried leaves, and..."
06:1806:18, 1 August 2018 diff hist +4,632 N Maharaja Prthu left the presence of his citizens, who were almost lamenting and crying from feeling separation from the King, and went to the forest alone with his wife to perform austerities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu left the presence of his citizens, who were almost lamenting and crying from feeling separation from the Ki..."
06:1506:15, 1 August 2018 diff hist +4,841 N He arranged pensions for everyone according to religious principles, and after executing the orders of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in complete coordination with Him, he dedicated his sons unto the earth, which was considered to be his daughter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He arranged pensions for everyone according to religious principles, and after executing the orders of the Supreme Personality..."
06:0406:04, 1 August 2018 diff hist +4,786 N At the last stage of his life, when Maharaja Prthu saw himself getting old, that great soul, who was king of the world, divided whatever opulence he had accumulated amongst all kinds of living entities, moving and nonmoving Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the last stage of his life, when Maharaja Prthu saw himself getting old, that great soul, who was king of the world, divide..."
05:4305:43, 1 August 2018 diff hist +2,940 N Throughout the whole universe - in the higher, lower and middle planetary systems - Prthu Maharaja's reputation was loudly declared, and all ladies and saintly persons heard his glories, which were as sweet as the glories of Lord Ramacandra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Throughout the whole universe"|"in the higher, lower and middle planetary systems"|"Prthu Maharaja's reputation was loudly dec..."
05:3905:39, 1 August 2018 diff hist +5,201 N As far as his devotional service was concerned, he (Prthu) was a great follower of devotees who were attached to cow protection & the rendering of all service to the spiritual master & the brahmanas. He was perfect in his shyness & in his gentle behavior Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as his devotional service was concerned, he was a great follower of devotees who were attached to cow protection and th..."
05:3005:30, 1 August 2018 diff hist +4,844 N In his personal behavior, Prthu Maharaja exhibited all good qualities, and in spiritual knowledge he was exactly like Brhaspati. In self-control he was like the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his personal behavior, Prthu Maharaja exhibited all good qualities, and in spiritual knowledge he was exactly like Brhaspat..."
05:2505:25, 1 August 2018 diff hist +1,584 N In his bodily beauty he was just like Cupid, and in his thoughtfulness he was like a lion. In his affection he was just like Svayambhuva Manu, and in his ability to control he was like Lord Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his bodily beauty he was just like Cupid, and in his thoughtfulness he was like a lion. In his affection he was just like S..."
05:2405:24, 1 August 2018 diff hist +1,904 N In his bodily strength and in the strength of his senses, Maharaja Prthu was as strong as the wind, which can go anywhere and everywhere. As far as his intolerance was concerned, he was just like the all-powerful Rudra expansion of Lord Siva, or Sadasiva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his bodily strength and in the strength of his senses, Maharaja Prthu was as strong as the wind, which can go anywhere and..."
05:2105:21, 1 August 2018 diff hist +2,640 N He possessed great riches like Kuvera, the treasurer of the heavenly planets, and no one could reveal his secrets, for they were like the demigod Varuna's Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He possessed great riches like Kuvera, the treasurer of the heavenly planets, and no one could reveal his secrets, for they we..."
05:1905:19, 1 August 2018 diff hist +2,869 N Maharaja Prthu's intelligence and education were exactly like that of Yamaraja, the superintendent of death. His opulence was comparable to the Himalaya Mountains, where all valuable jewels and metals are stocked Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Prthu's intelligence and education were exactly like that of Yamaraja, the superintendent of death. His opulence was..."

15:2715:27, 31 July 2018 diff hist +2,319 N Just as rainfall satisfies everyone's desires, Maharaja Prthu used to satisfy everyone. He was like the sea in that no one could understand his depths, and he was like Meru, the king of hills, in the fixity of his purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as rainfall satisfies everyone's desires, Maharaja Prthu used to satisfy everyone. He was like the sea in that no one cou..."
15:2415:24, 31 July 2018 diff hist +3,557 N Maharaja Prthu was so strong and powerful that no one could disobey his orders any more than one could conquer fire itself. He was so strong that he was compared to Indra, the King of heaven, whose power is insuperable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Prthu was so strong and powerful that no one could disobey his orders any more than one could conquer fire itself. He..."
15:2115:21, 31 July 2018 diff hist +2,774 N Maharaja Prthu became as celebrated a king as Soma-raja, the king of the moon. He was also powerful and exacting, just like the sun-god, who distributes heat and light and at the same time exacts all the planetary waters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Prthu became as celebrated a king as Soma-raja, the king of the moon. He was also powerful and exacting, just like th..."
15:1715:17, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,128 N Since Maharaja Prthu was a perfect devotee of the SPG, he wanted to protect the Lord's creation by pleasing the various citizens according to their various desires. Therefore Prthu Maharaja used to please them in all respects by his words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Mahārāja Pṛthu was a perfect devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he wanted to protect the Lord's creation..."
15:1115:11, 31 July 2018 diff hist +3,694 N Being situated in the liberated position of devotional service, Prthu Maharaja not only performed all fruitive activities but also begot five sons by his wife, Arci. Indeed, all his sons were begotten according to his own desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being situated in the liberated position of devotional service, Prthu Maharaja not only performed all fruitive activities but..."
15:0915:09, 31 July 2018 diff hist +3,861 N Maharaja Prthu, who was very opulent due to the prosperity of his entire empire, remained at home as a householder. Since he was never inclined to utilize his opulences for the gratification of his senses, he remained unattached, exactly like the sun Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu, who was very opulent due to the prosperity of his entire empire, remained at home as a householder. Since..."
14:5714:57, 31 July 2018 diff hist +6,536 N Consequently all the fruits of his activities were dedicated to the Lord, and he always thought of himself as the servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the proprietor of everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Consequently all the fruits of his activities were dedicated to the Lord, and he always thought of himself as the servant of t..."
14:5114:51, 31 July 2018 diff hist +6,331 N Maharaja Prthu completely dedicated himself to be an eternal servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, transcendental to material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Prthu completely dedicated himself to be an eternal servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, transcendental to..."
14:4914:49, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,507 N Being self-satisfied, Maharaja Prthu executed his duties as perfectly as possible according to the time and his situation, strength and financial position. His only aim in all his activities was to satisfy the Absolute Truth. In this way, he duly acted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being self-satisfied, Maharaja Prthu executed his duties as perfectly as possible according to the time and his situation, str..."
14:4614:46, 31 July 2018 diff hist +3,485 N Amongst great personalities, Maharaja Prthu was the chief by virtue of his fixed position in relation to spiritual enlightenment. He remained satisfied as one who has achieved all success in spiritual understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Amongst great personalities, Maharaja Prthu was the chief by virtue of his fixed position in relation to spiritual enlightenme..."
14:4314:43, 31 July 2018 diff hist +2,880 N The great sage Maitreya continued: Being thus worshiped by Maharaja Prthu, the four Kumaras, who were masters of devotional service, became very pleased. Indeed, they appeared in the sky and praised the character of the King, and everyone observed them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya continued: Being thus worshiped by Maharaja Prthu, the four Kumaras, who were masters of devotional se..."
14:3814:38, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,317 N Prthu Maharaja continued: How can such persons, who have rendered unlimited service by explaining the path of self-realization in relation to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, be repaid except by folded palms containing water for their satisfaction? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja continued: How can such persons, who have rendered unlimited service by explaining the path of self-realiza..."
14:3014:30, 31 July 2018 diff hist +6,323 N Since only a person who is completely educated according to the principles of Vedic knowledge deserves to be commander-in-chief, ruler of the state, the first to chastise and the proprietor of the whole planet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since only a person who is completely educated according to the principles of Vedic knowledge deserves to be commander-in-chie..."
14:2614:26, 31 July 2018 diff hist +3,747 N The King continued: Therefore, my dear brahmanas, my life, wife, children, home, furniture and household paraphernalia, my kingdom, strength, land and especially my treasury are all offered unto you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King continued: Therefore, my dear brahmanas, my life, wife, children, home, furniture and household paraphernalia, my kin..."
14:1914:19, 31 July 2018 diff hist +3,222 N My dear brahmana, you have carried out the order thoroughly because you are also as compassionate as the Lord. It is my duty, therefore, to offer you something, but all I possess are but remnants of food taken by great saintly persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear brahmana, you have carried out the order thoroughly because you are also as compassionate as the Lord. It is my duty,..."
14:1214:12, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,840 N The King said: O brahmana, O powerful one, formerly Lord Visnu showed me His causeless mercy, indicating that you would come to my house, and to confirm that blessing, you have all come Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King said: O brahmana, O powerful one, formerly Lord Visnu showed me His causeless mercy, indicating that you would come t..."
14:0914:09, 31 July 2018 diff hist +2,694 N The great sage Maitreya continued: Being thus enlightened in complete spiritual knowledge by the son of Brahma - one of the Kumaras, who was complete in spiritual knowledge - the King worshiped them in the following words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya continued: Being thus enlightened in complete spiritual knowledge by the son of Brahmā"|"one of the K..."
14:0614:06, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,448 N Although those who are nondevotees undergo severe austerities and penances to cross that ocean, we recommend that you simply take shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord, which are like boats for crossing the ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although those who are nondevotees undergo severe austerities and penances to cross that ocean, we recommend that you simply t..."
08:2208:22, 31 July 2018 diff hist +5,525 N The SPG manifests Himself as one with the cause & effect within this body, but one who has transcended the illusory energy by deliberate consideration, can understand that the Paramatma is eternally transcendental to the material creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead manifests Himself as one with the cause and effect within this body, but one who has transc..."
08:0508:05, 31 July 2018 diff hist +6,569 N Sanat-kumara advised the King: Therefore, my dear King Prthu, try to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is living within everyone's heart along with the individual soul, in each and every body, either moving or not moving Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sanat-kumara advised the King: Therefore, my dear King Prthu, try to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is liv..."
07:3107:31, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,071 N Those who strongly desire to cross the ocean of nescience must not associate with the modes of ignorance, for hedonistic activities are the greatest obstructions to realization of religious principles, economic development, regulated sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who strongly desire to cross the ocean of nescience must not associate with the modes of ignorance, for hedonistic activ..."
07:2007:20, 31 July 2018 diff hist +3,893 N For human society, constantly thinking of how to earn money and apply it for sense gratification brings about the destruction of everyone's interests. When one becomes devoid of knowledge & DS, he enters into species of life like those of trees & stones Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For human society, constantly thinking of how to earn money and apply it for sense gratification brings about the destruction..."
06:3906:39, 31 July 2018 diff hist +3,369 N When one deviates from his original consciousness, he loses the capacity to remember his previous position or recognize his present one. When remembrance is lost, all knowledge acquired is based on a false foundation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one deviates from his original consciousness, he loses the capacity to remember his previous position or recognize his pr..."
03:5503:55, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,208 N Only because of different causes does a person see a difference between himself and others, just as one sees the reflection of a body appearing differently manifested on water, on oil or in a mirror Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only because of different causes does a person see a difference between himself and others, just as one sees the reflection of..."
03:5203:52, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,438 N When the soul exists for sense gratification, he creates different desires, & for that reason he becomes subjected to designations. But when one is in the transcendental position, he is not interested in anything except fulfilling the desires of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the soul exists for sense gratification, he creates different desires, and for that reason he becomes subjected to design..."
03:4703:47, 31 July 2018 diff hist +5,387 N At that time the difference between the soul and the Supersoul, which was existing before self-realization, is annihilated. When a dream is over, there is no longer a distinction between the dream and the dreamer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that time the difference between the soul and the Supersoul, which was existing before self-realization, is annihilated. Wh..."
03:4403:44, 31 July 2018 diff hist +5,286 N When a person becomes devoid of all material desires and liberated from all material qualities, he transcends distinctions between actions executed externally and internally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person becomes devoid of all material desires and liberated from all material qualities, he transcends distinctions bet..."
03:4103:41, 31 July 2018 diff hist +5,008 N Upon becoming fixed in his attachment to the SPG by the grace of the spiritual master and by awakening knowledge and detachment, the living entity, situated within the heart of the body, burns up his material surroundings exactly as fire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon becoming fixed in his attachment to the Supreme Personality of Godhead by the grace of the spiritual master and by awaken..."
03:3703:37, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,416 N These pastimes are like ornamental decorations on the ears of devotees. By rendering devotional service and transcending the material qualities, one can easily be fixed in transcendence in the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These pastimes are like ornamental decorations on the ears of devotees. By rendering devotional service and transcending the m..."
03:3003:30, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,164 N The devotee should gradually increase the culture of devotional service by constant hearing of the transcendental qualities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee should gradually increase the culture of devotional service by constant hearing of the transcendental qualities of..."
03:2303:23, 31 July 2018 diff hist +6,689 N One has to make progress in spiritual life by not associating with persons who are simply interested in sense gratification and making money. Not only such persons, but one who associates with such persons should be avoided Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to make progress in spiritual life by not associating with persons who are simply interested in sense gratification an..."
03:1903:19, 31 July 2018 diff hist +5,346 N Attachment for the Supreme can be increased by practicing DS, inquiring about the SPG, applying bhakti-yoga in life, worshiping the Yogesvara, the SPG, and by hearing and chanting about the glories of the SPG. These actions are pious in themselves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Attachment for the Supreme can be increased by practicing devotional service, inquiring about the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
03:1503:15, 31 July 2018 diff hist +4,350 N It has been conclusively decided in the scriptures, after due consideration, that the ultimate goal for the welfare of human society is detachment from the bodily concept of life and increased and steadfast attachment for the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It has been conclusively decided in the scriptures, after due consideration, that the ultimate goal for the welfare of human s..."
03:1003:10, 31 July 2018 diff hist +3,880 N You (Prthu) already have an inclination to glorify the lotus feet of the SPG. Such attachment is very difficult to achieve, but when one has attained such unflinching faith in the Lord, it automatically cleanses lusty desires from the core of the heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sanat-kumāra continued: My dear King, you already have an inclination to glorify the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of..."

16:2316:23, 30 July 2018 diff hist +2,583 N Although you know everything, you ask such questions because that is the behavior of saintly persons. Such intelligence is befitting your position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although you know everything, you ask such questions because that is the behavior of saintly persons. Such intelligence is bef..."
16:2116:21, 30 July 2018 diff hist +2,875 N Sanat-kumara said: My dear King Prthu, I am very nicely questioned by you. Such questions are beneficial for all living entities, especially because they are raised by you, who are always thinking of the good of others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sanat-kumara said: My dear King Prthu, I am very nicely questioned by you. Such questions are beneficial for all living entiti..."
16:1816:18, 30 July 2018 diff hist +2,844 N The great sage Maitreya continued: Thus Sanat-kumara, the best of the celibates, after hearing the speech of Prthu, which was meaningful, appropriate, full of precise words & very sweet to hear, smiled with full satisfaction and began to speak as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya continued: Thus Sanat-kumāra, the best of the celibates, after hearing the speech of Pṛthu Mahārā..."
16:0816:08, 30 July 2018 diff hist +6,174 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is always anxious to elevate the living entities, who are His parts and parcels, and for their special benefit, the Lord travels all over the world in the form of self-realized persons like you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is always anxious to elevate the living entities, who are His parts and parcels, and for th..."

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