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08:1008:10, 2 December 2018 diff hist +4,571 N After many, many lifetimes of cultivating transcendental knowledge, one becomes perfect when he surrenders unto the Lord. This is the general procedure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After many, many lifetimes of cultivating transcendental knowledge, one becomes perfect when he surrenders unto the Lord. This..."

13:5913:59, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,653 N Such births (birth in brahmana family or in the family of rich merchants) afford higher chances for self-realization. If these chances are misused due to illusion, one loses the good opportunity of human life afforded by the almighty Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such births afford higher chances for self-realization. If these chances are misused due to illusion, one loses the good oppor..."
13:5513:55, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,873 N In the Bhagavad-gita (6.41-42) we are assured by the Lord that the souls fallen from the path of self-realization, are given a chance to rectify themselves by taking birth either in the families of good brahmanas or in the families of rich merchants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhagavad-gītā"|"we are assured by the Lord that the yoga-bhraṣṭas, or souls fallen from the path of self-realizat..."
13:4713:47, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,832 N As soon as one becomes proud of his birth as the son of a brahmana and neglects to acquire the qualifications of a real brahmana he at once becomes degraded and falls from the path of self-realization. Thus his life's mission as a human being is defeated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as one becomes proud of his birth as the son of a brāhmaṇa and neglects to acquire the qualifications of a real br..."
13:4413:44, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,255 N Birthright is not everything, for one still has to attain the brahminical qualifications for himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But such a birthright is not everything, for one still has to attain the brahminical qualifications for himself"}} {{notes|}}..."
13:4213:42, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,409 N Just as being born the son of a big man affords one a chance to become a big man, so being born the son of a brahmana gives one a chance to become a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as being born the son of a big man affords one a chance to become a big man, so being born the son of a brahmana gives on..."
13:4013:40, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,627 N Brahminical culture includes truthfulness, sense control, forbearance, simplicity, full knowledge and full faith in God. It is not that one simply becomes proud of his high parentage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahminical culture includes truthfulness, sense control, forbearance, simplicity, full knowledge and full faith in God. It is..."
13:2613:26, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,690 N As described in the previous mantras, the real or ultimate aspect of the Absolute is His feature as the Personality of Godhead, and His impersonal brahmajyoti feature is a dazzling covering over His face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As described in the previous mantras, the real or ultimate aspect of the Absolute is His feature as the Personality of Godhead..."
13:2313:23, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,849 N By surrendering to the Lord and praying for His causeless mercy, the devotee can progress on the path of complete self-realization. The Lord is addressed as fire because He can burn anything into ashes, including the sins of the surrendered soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By surrendering to the Lord and praying for His causeless mercy, the devotee can progress on the path of complete self-realiza..."
13:2013:20, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,692 N O my Lord, please lead me on the right path to reach You, and since You know all that I have done in the past, please free me from the reactions to my past sins so that there will be no hindrance to my progress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O my Lord, please lead me on the right path to reach You, and since You know all that I have done in the past, please free me..."
13:1713:17, 1 December 2018 diff hist +68 N Category:Sri Isopanisad, Mantra 18 Created page with "Category:Sri Isopanisad Category:All Categories - Vaniquotes"
13:1613:16, 1 December 2018 diff hist +5,365 N O my Lord, as powerful as fire, O omnipotent one, now I offer You all obeisances, falling on the ground at Your feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O my Lord, as powerful as fire, O omnipotent one, now I offer You all obeisances, falling on the ground at Your feet"}} {{note..."
12:2412:24, 1 December 2018 diff hist +4,586 N One should therefore not indulge in hearing and speaking of the rubbish activities of worldly politicians and so-called big men in society but should mold his life in such a way that he can engage in godly activities without wasting a second Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should therefore not indulge in hearing and speaking of the rubbish activities of worldly politicians and so-called big me..."
12:1712:17, 1 December 2018 diff hist +4,245 N Everyone who desires to be free from all anxieties should always hear about, glorify and remember the Personality of Godhead, who is the supreme director of everything, the extinguisher of all difficulties, and the Supersoul of all living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone who desires to be free from all anxieties should always hear about, glorify and remember the Personality of Godhead,..."
12:0412:04, 1 December 2018 diff hist +4,360 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam this particular mantra is explained in the questions and answers between Maharaja Pariksit & Sukadeva Gosvami at the very beginning of their meeting. Hearing & chanting of the science of God is the basic principle of devotional life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam this particular mantra is explained in the questions and answers between Mahārāja Parīkṣit and Ś..."
11:5711:57, 1 December 2018 diff hist +4,689 N Actually, the explanation of this mantra and of practically all the mantras of the Vedic hymns is summarized in the Vedanta-sutra and properly explained in Srimad-Bhagavatam. Srimad-Bhagavatam is the mature fruit of the Vedic tree of wisdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, the explanation of this mantra and of practically all the mantras of the Vedic hymns is summarized in the Vedanta-su..."
11:5211:52, 1 December 2018 diff hist +4,392 N Through his friendship with the Lord, Arjuna attained the desired result. (9) By surrendering everything he had to the Lord, Maharaja Bali attained the desired result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Through his friendship with the Lord, Arjuna attained the desired result"|"By surrendering everything he had to the Lord, Mah..."
11:3411:34, 1 December 2018 diff hist +4,618 N By worshiping the Lord, Prthu Maharaja attained perfection. (6) By serving the lotus feet of the Lord, the goddess of fortune, Laksmi, attained perfection. (7) By rendering personal service to the Lord, Hanuman attained the desired result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By worshiping the Lord, Pṛthu Mahārāja attained perfection"|"By serving the lotus feet of the Lord, the goddess of fortune..."
11:3211:32, 1 December 2018 diff hist +6,121 N Just by glorifying the Lord, Sukadeva Gosvami, the speaker of Srimad-Bhagavatam, attained his perfection. (3) By praying to the Lord, Akrura attained the desired result. (4) By remembering the Lord, Prahlada Maharaja attained the desired result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just by glorifying the Lord, Śukadeva Gosvāmī, the speaker of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, attained his perfection"|"By praying to..."
11:2411:24, 1 December 2018 diff hist +6,278 N By adopting only one of these nine principles, the following renowned devotees of the Lord were able to achieve the highest perfection: (1) By hearing of the Lord, Maharaja Pariksit, the hero of Srimad-Bhagavatam, attained the desired result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By adopting only one of these nine principles, the following renowned devotees of the Lord were able to achieve the highest pe..."

08:2808:28, 28 November 2018 diff hist +6,147 N These nine principles of devotional service-taken all together or one by one-help a devotee remain constantly in touch with God. In this way, at the end of life it is easy for the devotee to remember the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These nine principles of devotional service-taken all together or one by one-help a devotee remain constantly in touch with Go..."
08:2508:25, 28 November 2018 diff hist +4,808 N Devotional service to the Lord consists essentially of nine transcendental activities: 6) offering prayers to the Lord, (7) serving the Lord, (8) enjoying friendly association with the Lord, and (9) surrendering everything unto the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service to the Lord consists essentially of nine transcendental activities"|"offering prayers to the Lord"|"serving..."
08:2108:21, 28 November 2018 diff hist +6,228 N Devotional service to the Lord consists essentially of nine transcendental activities: (1) hearing about the Lord, (2) glorifying the Lord, (3) remembering the Lord, (4) serving the lotus feet of the Lord, (5) worshiping the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service to the Lord consists essentially of nine transcendental activities"|"hearing about the Lord"|"glorifying th..."
08:1708:17, 28 November 2018 diff hist +5,894 N All the facilities suggested in this mantra can be easily obtained by constant contact with the personal feature of the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the facilities suggested in this mantra can be easily obtained by constant contact with the personal feature of the Absolu..."
08:1308:13, 28 November 2018 diff hist +5,272 N Their (impersonalists) business is mostly word jugglery and mental speculation. Consequently the impersonalists pursue a fruitless labor, as confirmed in the Twelfth Chapter of the Bhagavad-gita (12.5) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their business is mostly word jugglery and mental speculation. Consequently the impersonalists pursue a fruitless labor, as co..."
08:1108:11, 28 November 2018 diff hist +6,508 N The facilities of devotional service are denied the impersonalists because they are attached to the brahmajyoti feature of the Lord. As suggested in the previous mantras, they cannot penetrate the brahma-jyoti because they do not believe in the SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The facilities of devotional service are denied the impersonalists because they are attached to the brahmajyoti feature of the..."
08:0708:07, 28 November 2018 diff hist +6,017 N If one is on the right path, even an occasional occurrence of worldliness does not hamper one in the advancement of self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is on the right path, even an occasional occurrence of worldliness does not hamper one in the advancement of self-reali..."
08:0208:02, 28 November 2018 diff hist +6,384 N It should be noted that such worldliness cannot continue for long because, by the grace of the Lord, such imperfections will come to an end very shortly. Therefore the path of devotional service is the only right path Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But it should be noted that such worldliness cannot continue for long because, by the grace of the Lord, such imperfections wi..."
07:5907:59, 28 November 2018 diff hist +6,076 N As long as the proportion of devotional service does not come to the right point, there is a chance for an occasional exhibition of worldliness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as the proportion of devotional service does not come to the right point, there is a chance for an occasional exhibiti..."
07:5507:55, 28 November 2018 diff hist +5,955 N The proportion of activities for maintenance of the body decreases, however, in proportion to the increase in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The proportion of activities for maintenance of the body decreases, however, in proportion to the increase in devotional servi..."
07:5207:52, 28 November 2018 diff hist +6,092 N One must perform these two different functions along parallel lines, because a conditioned soul cannot give up the maintenance of his body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must perform these two different functions along parallel lines, because a conditioned soul cannot give up the maintenance..."
07:5007:50, 28 November 2018 diff hist +6,083 N The self-realization part of one's activities is executed in one's occupation as a devotee of the Lord, and one performs actions in that connection also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The self-realization part of one's activities is executed in one's occupation as a devotee of the Lord, and one performs actio..."
07:4407:44, 28 November 2018 diff hist +6,246 N One should try to understand the real purport of the word su-duracara. A conditioned soul has to act for double functions-namely for the maintenance of the body and again for self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should try to understand the real purport of the word su-duracara. A conditioned soul has to act for double functions-name..."
07:4107:41, 28 November 2018 diff hist +7,051 N Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura explains these verses in this way: "One should regard a devotee of Krsna to be on the right path of the saints, even though such a devotee may seem to be su-duracara, 'a person of loose character' Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura explains these verses in this way"|"One should regard a devotee of Kṛṣṇa to be on the ri..."
07:3707:37, 28 November 2018 diff hist +5,169 N Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, become My devotee, offer obeisances to Me and worship Me. Being completely absorbed in Me, surely you will come to Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, become My devotee, offer obeisances to Me and worship Me. Being completely absorbed..."
07:3407:34, 28 November 2018 diff hist +5,248 N How much more this is so of the righteous brahmanas, the devotees and the saintly kings. Therefore, having come to this temporary, miserable world, engage in loving service unto Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How much more this is so of the righteous brahmanas, the devotees and the saintly kings. Therefore, having come to this tempor..."
07:3107:31, 28 November 2018 diff hist +4,999 N O son of Kunti, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes. O son of Prtha, those who take shelter in Me, though they be of lower birth-women, vaisyas (merchants) as well as sudras (workers) - can attain the supreme destination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O son of Kuntī, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes. O son of Pṛthā, those who take shelter in Me, though the..."
07:1007:10, 28 November 2018 diff hist +5,085 N The Lord clearly describes His intimate relationship with His devotees in the BG (9.30-34): "Even if one commits the most abominable action, if he is engaged in DS he is to be considered saintly because he is properly situated in his determination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord clearly describes His intimate relationship with His devotees in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"Even if one commits the most a..."
06:5906:59, 28 November 2018 diff hist +5,043 N This prayer is given to remind the Lord of the devotee's sacrifices, but even if there is no such reminder, the Lord does not forget the service rendered by His pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This prayer is given to remind the Lord of the devotee's sacrifices, but even if there is no such reminder, the Lord does not..."
06:5406:54, 28 November 2018 diff hist +5,449 N The devotees, however, develop a sense of love for Godhead by practicing devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees, however, develop a sense of love for Godhead by practicing devotional service to the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."

13:2313:23, 27 November 2018 diff hist +5,352 N The dying human being can remember the activities of his life like dreams at night; therefore his mind remains surcharged with material desires, and consequently he cannot enter into the spiritual kingdom with a spiritual body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unlike the simple animals, who have no developed mind, the dying human being can remember the activities of his life like drea..."
13:1913:19, 27 November 2018 diff hist +6,632 N Bhagavad-gita (8.6) confirms this truth, "Whatever state of being one remembers when he quits his body, O son of Kunti, that state he will attain without fail." Thus the mind carries the living entity's propensities into the next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever state of being one remembers when he quits his body, O son of Kuntī, that state he will attain without fail"|"Thus t..."
13:1613:16, 27 November 2018 diff hist +5,121 N One who is completely under the rule of material nature remembers the heinous activities he performed during the existence of his material body, and consequently he gets another material body after death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is completely under the rule of material nature remembers the heinous activities he performed during the existence of..."
13:1313:13, 27 November 2018 diff hist +6,621 N The devotee prays to the Lord to remember his activities and the sacrifices he has performed before his material body is turned into ashes. He makes this prayer at the time of death, with full consciousness of his past deeds and of the ultimate goal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee prays to the Lord to remember his activities and the sacrifices he has performed before his material body is turne..."
13:0913:09, 27 November 2018 diff hist +4,843 N In this mantra the living entity prays to enter the spiritual kingdom of God after relinquishing his material body and material air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this mantra the living entity prays to enter the spiritual kingdom of God after relinquishing his material body and materia..."
13:0613:06, 27 November 2018 diff hist +4,498 N Becoming one with the brahmajyoti does not represent mature knowledge. Only by surrendering unto the Lord completely and developing one's sense of spiritual service does one reach the highest perfectional stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Becoming one with the brahmajyoti does not represent mature knowledge. Only by surrendering unto the Lord completely and devel..."
13:0313:03, 27 November 2018 diff hist +5,939 N The desire for lordship is the material disease of the living being, for under the spell of sense enjoyment he transmigrates through the various bodies manifested in the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The desire for lordship is the material disease of the living being, for under the spell of sense enjoyment he transmigrates t..."
13:0113:01, 27 November 2018 diff hist +4,323 N Sometimes these living entities want to enjoy their senses, and therefore they are placed in the material world to become false lords under the dictation of the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes these living entities want to enjoy their senses, and therefore they are placed in the material world to become fals..."
12:5912:59, 27 November 2018 diff hist +5,489 N As we have learned from previous mantras, the brahmajyoti emanating from the transcendental body of the Lord is full of spiritual sparks that are individual entities with the full sense of existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As we have learned from previous mantras, the brahmajyoti emanating from the transcendental body of the Lord is full of spirit..."
12:5612:56, 27 November 2018 diff hist +5,696 N Even after attaining knowledge of one's spiritual identity if one doesn't come to the point of knowing that the living entities are eternal parts & parcels of the whole & can never become the whole, one has to fall down again into the material atmosphere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Otherwise, even after attaining knowledge of one's spiritual identity, if one does not come to the point of knowing that the l..."

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