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05:2505:25, 25 September 2018 diff hist +2,258 N Brahmacaris or grhasthas who have taken the vow of celibacy as described above should not indulge in the following: applying powder or ointment to the eyes, massaging the head with oil, massaging the body with the hands Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmacaris or grhasthas who have taken the vow of celibacy as described above should not indulge in the following: applying p..."
05:2105:21, 25 September 2018 diff hist +4,497 N All the rules and regulations apply equally to the householder and the sannyasi, the member of the renounced order of life. The grhastha, however, is given permission by the spiritual master to indulge in sex during the period favorable for procreation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the rules and regulations apply equally to the householder and the sannyasi, the member of the renounced order of life. Th..."
05:1005:10, 25 September 2018 diff hist +4,432 N As long as a living entity is not self-realized - as long as he is not independent of the misconception of identifying with his body, which is nothing but a reflection of the original body and senses - he cannot be relieved of the conception of duality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as a living entity is not completely self-realized"|"as long as he is not independent of the misconception of identify..."

16:2916:29, 24 September 2018 diff hist +2,908 N If the wife of the spiritual master is young, a young brahmacari should not allow her to care for his hair, massage his body with oil, or bathe him with affection like a mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the wife of the spiritual master is young, a young brahmacari should not allow her to care for his hair, massage his body w..."
16:1916:19, 24 September 2018 diff hist +1,816 N The brahmacari should go out morning and evening to collect alms, and he should offer all that he collects to the spiritual master. He should eat only if ordered to take food by the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brahmacari should go out morning and evening to collect alms, and he should offer all that he collects to the spiritual ma..."
16:1016:10, 24 September 2018 diff hist +1,862 N At both junctions of day and night, namely, in the early morning and in the evening, he should be fully absorbed in thoughts of the spiritual master, fire, the sun-god and Lord Visnu and by chanting the Gayatri mantra he should worship them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At both junctions of day and night, namely, in the early morning and in the evening, he should be fully absorbed in thoughts o..."
16:0716:07, 24 September 2018 diff hist +1,947 N A student should practice completely controlling his senses. He should be submissive and should have an attitude of firm friendship for the spiritual master. With a great vow, the brahmacari should live at the guru-kula, only for the benefit of the guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A student should practice completely controlling his senses. He should be submissive and should have an attitude of firm frien..."
15:5915:59, 24 September 2018 diff hist +3,786 N If one shows the symptoms of being a brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya or sudra, as described above, even if he has appeared in a different class, he should be accepted according to those symptoms of classification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one shows the symptoms of being a brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya or sudra, as described above, even if he has appeared in a dif..."
15:4615:46, 24 September 2018 diff hist +1,778 N If one acts in his profession according to his position in the modes of nature and gradually gives up these activities, he attains the niskama stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one acts in his profession according to his position in the modes of nature and gradually gives up these activities, he att..."
15:3715:37, 24 September 2018 diff hist +2,459 N Among the mixed classes known as sankara, those who are not thieves are known as antevasayi or candalas (dog-eaters), and they also have their hereditary customs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among the mixed classes known as saṅkara, those who are not thieves are known as antevasāyī or caṇḍālas"|"and they al..."
15:3215:32, 24 September 2018 diff hist +4,008 N She should speak pleasingly and truthfully and should be very careful and always clean and pure. Thus a chaste woman should engage with affection in the service of a husband who is not fallen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She should speak pleasingly and truthfully and should be very careful and always clean and pure. Thus a chaste woman should en..."
06:0706:07, 24 September 2018 diff hist +2,062 N Being modest and truthful, controlling her senses, and speaking in sweet words, a chaste woman should engage in the service of her husband with love, according to time and circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being modest and truthful, controlling her senses, and speaking in sweet words, a chaste woman should engage in the service of..."
06:0306:03, 24 September 2018 diff hist +2,022 N Chaste women should collect the household paraphernalia and keep the house always aromatic with incense and flowers and must be ready to execute the desires of her husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She should collect the household paraphernalia and keep the house always aromatic with incense and flowers and must be ready t..."
05:5105:51, 24 September 2018 diff hist +3,472 N To render service to the husband, to be always favorably disposed toward the husband, to be equally well disposed toward the husband's relatives & friends, & to follow the vows of the husband - these are the four principles to be followed by chaste women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To render service to the husband, to be always favorably disposed toward the husband, to be equally well disposed toward the h..."
05:4305:43, 24 September 2018 diff hist +2,864 N Offering obeisances to the higher sections of society, being always very clean, being free from duplicity, serving one's master, performing sacrifices without uttering mantras - these are the symptoms of the sudra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Offering obeisances to the higher sections of society"|"being always very clean, being free from duplicity, serving one's mast..."
05:3905:39, 24 September 2018 diff hist +1,761 N Being always devoted to the demigods, the spiritual master and the Supreme Lord, Visnu; endeavoring for advancement in religious principles, economic development and sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being always devoted to the demigods, the spiritual master and the Supreme Lord, Visnu; endeavoring for advancement in religio..."
05:2505:25, 24 September 2018 diff hist +3,074 N Brahmanas should be well acquainted with all the Vedic knowledge, and ksatriyas should be well acquainted with the worship of demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmanas should be well acquainted with all the Vedic knowledge, and ksatriyas should be well acquainted with the worship of..."
05:2305:23, 24 September 2018 diff hist +3,347 N Engaging in the service of low-grade persons, however, is called sva-vrtti, the profession of the dogs. Specifically, brahmanas and ksatriyas should not engage in the low and abominable service of sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Engaging in the service of low-grade persons, however, is called sva-vrtti, the profession of the dogs. Specifically, brahmana..."
05:2005:20, 24 September 2018 diff hist +3,239 N The profession of unchasila, collecting grains from the field, is called rta. Collecting without begging is called amrta, begging grains is called mrta, tilling the ground is called pramrta, and trade is called satyanrta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The profession of unchasila, collecting grains from the field, is called rta. Collecting without begging is called amrta, begg..."
05:1805:18, 24 September 2018 diff hist +3,230 N In time of emergency, one may accept any of the various types of professions known as rta, amrta, mrta, pramrta and satyanrta, but one should not at any time accept the profession of a dog Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In time of emergency, one may accept any of the various types of professions known as rta, amrta, mrta, pramrta and satyanrta,..."

08:2808:28, 23 September 2018 diff hist +2,676 N He may collect food grains left here and there in the shops of grain dealers. These are four means of livelihood that may also be adopted by brahmanas. Among these four, each of them in succession is better than the one preceding it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he may collect food grains left here and there in the shops of grain dealers. These are four means of livelihood that may also..."
08:2508:25, 23 September 2018 diff hist +2,659 N As an alternative, a brahmana may also take to the vaisya's occupational duty of agriculture, cow protection, or trade. He may depend on that which he has received without begging, he may beg in the paddy field every day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As an alternative, a brahmana may also take to the vaisya's occupational duty of agriculture, cow protection, or trade. He may..."
08:2208:22, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,433 N For the sudras the only duty is to accept a master from a higher social order and engage in his service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For the sudras the only duty is to accept a master from a higher social order and engage in his service"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
08:2008:20, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,631 N The mercantile community should always follow the directions of the brahmanas and engage in such occupational duties as agriculture, trade, and protection of cows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mercantile community should always follow the directions of the brahmanas and engage in such occupational duties as agricu..."
08:1008:10, 23 September 2018 diff hist +4,378 N Such brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas, purified by their family traditions and by their behavior, should worship the Lord, study the Vedas and give charity. In this system, they should follow the principles of the four asramas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas and vaiśyas, purified by their family traditions and by their behavior, should worship the Lor..."
07:4707:47, 23 September 2018 diff hist +4,939 N O King Yudhisthira, this principle of religion is to be understood as evidence. On the basis of this religious principle, everything is satisfied, including one's mind, soul and even one's body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King Yudhisthira, this principle of religion is to be understood as evidence. On the basis of this religious principle, ever..."
07:4407:44, 23 September 2018 diff hist +4,831 N The Supreme Being, the Personality of Godhead, is the essence of all Vedic knowledge, the root of all religious principles, and the memory of great authorities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Being, the Personality of Godhead, is the essence of all Vedic knowledge, the root of all religious principles, an..."
07:4207:42, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,810 N Lord Narayana, along with His partial manifestation Nara, appeared in this world through the daughter of Daksa Maharaja known as Murti. He was begotten by Dharma Maharaja for the benefit of all living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Narayana, along with His partial manifestation Nara, appeared in this world through the daughter of Daksa Maharaja known..."
07:3807:38, 23 September 2018 diff hist +2,230 N Sri Narada Muni said: After first offering my obeisances unto Lord Krsna, the protector of the religious principles of all living entities, let me explain the principles of the eternal religious system, of which I have heard from the mouth of Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Narada Muni said: After first offering my obeisances unto Lord Krsna, the protector of the religious principles of all liv..."
07:3107:31, 23 September 2018 diff hist +3,159 N No one is superior to you in peaceful life and mercy, and no one knows better than you how to execute devotional service or how to become the best of the brahmanas. Therefore, you know all the principles of confidential religious life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one is superior to you in peaceful life and mercy, and no one knows better than you how to execute devotional service or ho..."
07:2407:24, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,602 N O best of the brahmanas, you are directly the son of Prajapati (Lord Brahma). Because of your austerities, mystic yoga and trance, you are considered the best of all of Lord Brahma's sons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O best of the brāhmaṇas, you are directly the son of Prajāpati"|"Because of your austerities, mystic yoga and trance, you..."
07:2207:22, 23 September 2018 diff hist +3,663 N Maharaja Yudhisthira said: My dear lord (Narada Muni), I wish to hear from you about the principles of religion by which one can attain the ultimate goal of life - devotional service. I wish to hear about the general occupational duties of human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira said: My dear lord, I wish to hear from you about the principles of religion by which one can attai..."
07:1407:14, 23 September 2018 diff hist +2,155 N Sukadeva Gosvami continued: After hearing about the activities and character of Prahlada Maharaja, Yudhisthira Maharaja, the most respectful king among exalted personalities, again inquired from the great saint Narada Muni in a mood of great pleasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: After hearing about the activities and character of Prahlāda Mahārāja"|"Yudhiṣṭhira Mah..."
07:0207:02, 23 September 2018 diff hist +3,030 N The Lord, Sri Krsna, appeared as a human being, yet He performed many uncommon and wonderful pastimes by His own potency. How can I say more about His activities than what has already been said by great saintly persons? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, appeared as a human being, yet He performed many uncommon and wonderful pastimes by His own poten..."
06:5306:53, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,858 N O King Yudhisthira, thus Lord Siva is known as Tripurari, the annihilator of the three dwellings of the demons, because he burnt these dwellings to ashes. Being worshiped by the demigods, headed by Lord Brahma, Lord Siva returned to his own abode Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King Yudhisthira, thus Lord Siva is known as Tripurari, the annihilator of the three dwellings of the demons, because he bur..."
06:4606:46, 23 September 2018 diff hist +2,040 N Seated in their airplanes in the sky, the inhabitants of the higher planetary systems beat many kettledrums. The demigods, saints, Pitas, Siddhas and various great personalities showered flowers on the head of Lord Siva, wishing him all victory Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seated in their airplanes in the sky, the inhabitants of the higher planetary systems beat many kettledrums. The demigods, sai..."
06:4306:43, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,557 N My dear King Yudhisthira, the most powerful Lord Siva joined the arrows to his bow, and at noon he set fire to all three residences of the demons and thus destroyed them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King Yudhisthira, the most powerful Lord Siva joined the arrows to his bow, and at noon he set fire to all three resid..."
06:3606:36, 23 September 2018 diff hist +3,438 N Narada Muni continued: Thereafter, Lord Krsna, by His own personal potency, consisting of religion, knowledge, renunciation, opulence, austerity, education and activities, equipped Lord Siva with all the necessary paraphernalia Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni continued: Thereafter, Lord Krsna, by His own personal potency, consisting of religion, knowledge, renunciation, o..."
06:3306:33, 23 September 2018 diff hist +2,419 N Maya Danava said: What has been destined by the Supreme Lord for oneself, for others, or for both oneself and others cannot be undone anywhere or by anyone, whether one be a demigod, a demon, a human being or anyone else Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maya Danava said: What has been destined by the Supreme Lord for oneself, for others, or for both oneself and others cannot be..."
06:2206:22, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,750 N The demons could see the calf and cow, but because of the illusion created by the energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the demons could not forbid them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demons could see the calf and cow, but because of the illusion created by the energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead..."
06:1706:17, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,348 N Then Lord Brahma became a calf and Lord Visnu a cow, and at noon they entered the residences and drank all the nectar in the well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then Lord Brahma became a calf and Lord Visnu a cow, and at noon they entered the residences and drank all the nectar in the w..."
06:1006:10, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,500 N Seeing Lord Siva very much aggrieved and disappointed, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu, considered how to stop this nuisance created by Maya Danava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing Lord Siva very much aggrieved and disappointed, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu, considered how to stop..."
06:0706:07, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,640 N When the dead bodies of the demons came in touch with the nectar, their bodies became invincible to thunderbolts. Endowed with great strength, they got up like lightning penetrating clouds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the dead bodies of the demons came in touch with the nectar, their bodies became invincible to thunderbolts. Endowed with..."
05:5705:57, 23 September 2018 diff hist +3,598 N Attacked by Lord Siva's golden arrows, all the demoniac inhabitants of those three dwellings lost their lives and fell down. Then the great mystic Maya Danava dropped the demons into a nectarean well that he had created Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Attacked by Lord Siva's golden arrows, all the demoniac inhabitants of those three dwellings lost their lives and fell down. T..."
05:5405:54, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,599 N The arrows released by Lord Siva appeared like fiery beams emanating from the sun globe and covered the three residential airplanes, which could then no longer be seen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The arrows released by Lord Siva appeared like fiery beams emanating from the sun globe and covered the three residential airp..."
05:5005:50, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,639 N The most powerful and able Lord Siva reassured them and said, "Do not be afraid." He then fixed his arrows to his bow and released them toward the three residences occupied by the demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most powerful and able Lord Śiva reassured them and said"|"Do not be afraid"|"He then fixed his arrows to his bow and rel..."
05:4505:45, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,967 N When the demons had begun to destroy the higher planetary systems, the rulers of those planets went to Lord Siva, fully surrendered unto him and said: Dear Lord, we demigods living in the three worlds are about to be vanquished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thereafter, when the demons had begun to destroy the higher planetary systems, the rulers of those planets went to Lord Śiva,..."
05:4105:41, 23 September 2018 diff hist +2,197 N My dear King Yudhisthira, because of these three dwellings the commanders of the demons remained invisible to the demigods. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the demons, remembering their former enmity, began to vanquish the three worlds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear King Yudhisthira, because of these three dwellings the commanders of the demons remained invisible to the demigods. Ta..."
05:3305:33, 23 September 2018 diff hist +2,094 N Maya Danava, the great leader of the demons, prepared three invisible residences and gave them to the demons. These dwellings resembled airplanes made of gold, silver and iron, and they contained uncommon paraphernalia Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maya Danava, the great leader of the demons, prepared three invisible residences and gave them to the demons. These dwellings..."
05:2905:29, 23 September 2018 diff hist +1,703 N Narada Muni said: When the demigods, who are always powerful by the mercy of Lord Krsna, fought with the asuras, the asuras were defeated, and therefore they took shelter of Maya Danava, the greatest of the demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narada Muni said: When the demigods, who are always powerful by the mercy of Lord Krsna, fought with the asuras, the asuras we..."

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