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12:4612:46, 28 February 2019 diff hist +3,758 The pancaratrika system is both practical and suitable for this age of quarrel. The Pancaratra is more important than the Vedanta for this modern age No edit summary current
12:4512:45, 28 February 2019 diff hist +3,514 N The pancaratrika system has the most authorized codes for transcendental devotional service. Without the help of such codes, one cannot approach the Lord, certainly not by dry philosophical speculation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The pancaratrika system has the most authorized codes for transcendental devotional service. Without the help of such codes, o..."
12:4312:43, 28 February 2019 diff hist +3,180 N This method of worship is recommended in the pancaratrika system, which is both recognized and authorized Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This method of worship is recommended in the pancaratrika system, which is both recognized and authorized"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
12:4112:41, 28 February 2019 diff hist +3,607 N Such (transcendental) sound should be received from the transparent agency of the bona fide spiritual master, and the chanting may be practiced by the direction of the spiritual master. That will gradually lead us nearer to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such sound should be received from the transparent agency of the bona fide spiritual master, and the chanting may be practiced..."
07:0607:06, 28 February 2019 diff hist +3,580 N In the Amarakosa Sanskrit dictionary the word murti carries import in twofold meanings, namely, form and difficulty. Therefore amurtikam is explained by Acarya Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura as meaning "without difficulty" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Amarakośa Sanskrit dictionary the word mūrti carries import in twofold meanings, namely, form and difficulty. Therefo..."
06:5706:57, 28 February 2019 diff hist +3,636 N Our present senses are all made of material elements, and therefore they are imperfect in realizing the transcendental form of Lord Visnu. He is therefore worshiped by sound representation via the transcendental method of chanting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our present senses are all made of material elements, and therefore they are imperfect in realizing the transcendental form of..."
06:4506:45, 28 February 2019 diff hist +5,864 N These (Vasudeva, Sankarsana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha) expansions are the original Deities for all other truths, namely either visnu-tattva or sakti-tattvas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those expansions are the original Deities for all other truths, namely either visnu-tattva or sakti-tattvas"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
06:3906:39, 28 February 2019 diff hist +4,153 N The most confidential part of the instruction is that one should always chant & remember the glories of the Lord Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, along with His different plenary portions expanded as Vasudeva, Sankarsana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most confidential part of the instruction is that one should always chant and remember the glories of the Lord Śrī Kṛ..."
06:2206:22, 28 February 2019 diff hist +3,707 N This mantra is addressed to the four Deities, or the Lord with His plenary expansions. The central figure is Lord Sri Krsna because the plenary portions are His aides-de-camp Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And this mantra is addressed to the four Deities, or the Lord with His plenary expansions. The central figure is Lord Sri Krsn..."

16:0216:02, 27 February 2019 diff hist +3,569 N Devotional service is also executed in mixed forms, namely mixed with fruitive work or empiric philosophical speculations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such devotional service is also executed in mixed forms, namely mixed with fruitive work or empiric philosophical speculations..."
15:5915:59, 27 February 2019 diff hist +3,794 N A progressive march of transcendental devotion for the Lord culminates in the attainment of loving service of the Lord, which is called prema in different transcendental variegatedness called rasas (tastes) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a progressive march of transcendental devotion for the Lord culminates in the attainment of loving service of the Lord, w..." current
15:4615:46, 27 February 2019 diff hist +3,894 N The purport is that any transaction, either in the field of fruitive work or in empiric philosophy, which is not ultimately aimed at transcendental realization of the Supreme Lord, is considered to be useless Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purport is that any transaction, either in the field of fruitive work or in empiric philosophy, which is not ultimately ai..."
15:4415:44, 27 February 2019 diff hist +3,680 N This is a Vedic hymn or mantra beginning with omkara pranava, and thus the mantra is established by the transcendental chanting process, namely, om namo dhimahi, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a Vedic hymn or mantra beginning with omkara pranava, and thus the mantra is established by the transcendental chantin..."
15:3815:38, 27 February 2019 diff hist +3,903 N Vasudeva and Sankarsana are on the middle left and right, Pradyumna is on the right of Sankarsana, and Aniruddha is on the left of Vasudeva, and thus the four Deities are situated. They are known as the four aides-de-camp of Lord Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva and Sankarsana are on the middle left and right, Pradyumna is on the right of Sankarsana, and Aniruddha is on the lef..."
15:3215:32, 27 February 2019 diff hist +3,406 N These (expansions) are Vasudeva, Sankarsana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are Vāsudeva, Saṅkarṣaṇa, Pradyumna and Aniruddha"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|201..."
15:2415:24, 27 February 2019 diff hist +3,446 N According to Pancaratra, Narayana is the primeval cause of all expansions of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Pancaratra, Narayana is the primeval cause of all expansions of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{comp..."
15:1615:16, 27 February 2019 diff hist +4,586 N After giving up lofty puffed-up vanities, one may very submissively receive the orders of the Lord in the Bhagavad-gita or Bhagavatam from the lips of a bona fide devotee whose qualification is mentioned above Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And after giving up such lofty puffed-up vanities, one may very submissively receive the orders of the Lord in the Bhagavad-g..."
15:1115:11, 27 February 2019 diff hist +4,997 N The only condition is that one must give up the habit of dry speculation aimed at becoming one with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The only condition is that one must give up the habit of dry speculation aimed at becoming one with the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
15:0915:09, 27 February 2019 diff hist +5,128 N One can remain in his own position. No one has to change his position, especially in this age of variegated difficulties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can remain in his own position. No one has to change his position, especially in this age of variegated difficulties"}} {{..."
14:4414:44, 27 February 2019 diff hist +5,554 N The only condition for successfully executing such spiritual activities is that they must be conducted under the guidance of a pure devotee who's completely free from all mundane desires, fruitive activities & dry speculations about the nature of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The only condition for successfully executing such spiritual activities is that they must be conducted under the guidance of a..."
14:3914:39, 27 February 2019 diff hist +5,693 N In this fallen age of quarrel & dissension, if only the leading and wealthy persons of society agree to spend fifty percent of their income in the service of the Lord, there's absolute certainty of converting this place to transcendental abode of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this fallen age of quarrel and dissension, if only the leading and wealthy persons of society agree to spend fifty percent..."
08:2308:23, 27 February 2019 diff hist +5,261 N Lord Caitanya has taught a very simple method in this connection. He has taught the lesson for preaching the transcendental message through singing, dancing and refreshment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya has taught a very simple method in this connection. He has taught the lesson for preaching the transcendental me..."
08:1708:17, 27 February 2019 diff hist +5,581 N God wants the message of the Bhagavad-gita to be preached amongst His devotees. It may not be so done amongst those who have no credit of austerities, charity and education. Therefore, the attempt must go on to convert unwilling men to become His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He wants the message of the Bhagavad-gītā to be preached amongst His devotees. It may not be so done amongst those who have..."
08:1308:13, 27 February 2019 diff hist +4,999 N The scientific discoveries of the material world can also be equally engaged in carrying out His order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The scientific discoveries of the material world can also be equally engaged in carrying out His order"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
06:5606:56, 27 February 2019 diff hist +6,078 N The Lord definitely says that no one is more dear to Him than one who is always engaged in the preaching work of the Lord's name and fame all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord definitely says that no one is more dear to Him than one who is always engaged in the preaching work of the Lord's na..."
06:3806:38, 27 February 2019 diff hist +6,188 N Not only should we give the profit of our earning to this cause, but we must also arrange to preach this cult of devotion to others because that is also one of the orders of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only should we give the profit of our earning to this cause, but we must also arrange to preach this cult of devotion to o..."
06:3506:35, 27 February 2019 diff hist +6,010 N The Lord is identical with His name, fame, etc., and therefore to be associated with His name, fame, etc., constantly, means actually to associate with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is identical with His name, fame, etc., and therefore to be associated with His name, fame, etc., constantly, means a..." current
06:3306:33, 27 February 2019 diff hist +6,249 N A pure devotee remembers this (Krsna is the proprietor of everything) constantly, and in doing so he repeats the transcendental name, fame and qualities of the Lord, which means that he is constantly in touch with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee remembers this constantly, and in doing so he repeats the transcendental name, fame and qualities of the Lord,..."
06:2006:20, 27 February 2019 diff hist +5,856 N No one else but Lord Sri Krsna can claim to be the proprietor of everything within His creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one else but Lord Sri Krsna can claim to be the proprietor of everything within His creation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswar..."

08:0308:03, 26 February 2019 diff hist +6,394 N Apart from such Vedic duties, even in our ordinary dealings (for example, in our household affairs or in our business or profession) we must consider that the result of all activities must be given over to the supreme enjoyer, Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Apart from such Vedic duties, even in our ordinary dealings"|"for example, in our household affairs or in our business or prof..."
08:0008:00, 26 February 2019 diff hist +6,114 N It is recommended that a particular demigod be worshiped for a particular purpose, but still the presence of Visnu is compulsory in order to make the function proper Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is recommended that a particular demigod be worshiped for a particular purpose, but still the presence of Visnu is compulso..."
07:5707:57, 26 February 2019 diff hist +6,416 N According to the Vedic rites, even in the worship of some demigods like Indra, Brahma, Sarasvati and Ganesa, the system is that in all circumstances the representation of Visnu must be there as yajnesvara, or the controlling power of such sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic rites, even in the worship of some demigods like Indra, Brahma, Sarasvati and Ganesa, the system is tha..."
07:5507:55, 26 February 2019 diff hist +6,160 N The order of the Lord is distinctly there in the Bhagavad-gita: one should work only for the Lord in all spheres of life. In every sphere of life the Lord should be situated as the proprietor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The order of the Lord is distinctly there in the Bhagavad-gita: one should work only for the Lord in all spheres of life. In e..."
07:4307:43, 26 February 2019 diff hist +3,526 N The conclusion is that a devotee engaged in the unalloyed service of the Lord, specifically in hearing and chanting of His transcendental glories, becomes simultaneously spiritually enlightened by the divine grace, as confirmed in the Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that a devotee engaged in the unalloyed service of the Lord, specifically in hearing and chanting of His tra..."
07:3407:34, 26 February 2019 diff hist +3,451 N Other knowledge, being devoid of bhakti-yoga or satisfaction of the Lord, cannot lead one back to the kingdom of God, which means that it cannot even offer salvation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Other knowledge, being devoid of bhakti-yoga or satisfaction of the Lord, cannot lead one back to the kingdom of God, which me..."
07:2707:27, 26 February 2019 diff hist +3,416 Purification means attainment of spiritual knowledge. Therefore knowledge is dependent on karma, or work, done on behalf of the Lord No edit summary current
07:1407:14, 26 February 2019 diff hist +3,512 Bhakti-yoga is independent of jnana or karma; on the other hand, jnana and karma are dependent on bhakti-yoga No edit summary current
06:5706:57, 26 February 2019 diff hist +4,435 N By purusottama-yoga, as it is stated in the BG, one is made perfect even during the present corporeal existence, and one exhibits all the good qualities of the Lord to the highest percentage. Such is the gradual development by association of pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By such puruṣottama-yoga, as it is stated in the Bhagavad-gītā, one is made perfect even during the present corporeal exis..."
06:4606:46, 26 February 2019 diff hist +4,339 N After the relation is ascertained by establishment of the eternal relation, pure devotional service to the Lord begins gradually developing into perfect knowledge of the Personality of Godhead beyond the purview of impersonal Brahman & localized Paramatma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the relation is ascertained by establishment of the eternal relation, pure devotional service to the Lord begins gradual..."
06:3406:34, 26 February 2019 diff hist +4,232 N This service attitude (render loving service physically and mentally without reservation) will induce the great souls to be more favorable in bestowing their mercy, which injects the neophyte with all the transcendental qualities of the pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This service attitude will induce the great souls to be more favorable in bestowing their mercy, which injects the neophyte wi..."
06:2906:29, 26 February 2019 diff hist +3,841 N In that association (of pure devotees), the neophyte devotees must render loving service physically and mentally without reservation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In that association, the neophyte devotees must render loving service physically and mentally without reservation"}} {{notes|}..."

15:2015:20, 25 February 2019 diff hist +4,190 N The summary is that one has to, first of all, seek the association of pure devotees who not only are learned in the Vedanta but are self-realized souls and unalloyed devotees of Lord Sri Krsna, the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The summary is that one has to, first of all, seek the association of pure devotees who not only are learned in the Vedanta bu..."
15:1215:12, 25 February 2019 diff hist +3,648 N Here the word atma indicates the categories of all fruitive work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here the word atma indicates the categories of all fruitive work"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..." current
15:1015:10, 25 February 2019 diff hist +3,935 N The propensity for enjoyment may be turned into the desire for serving the mission of the Lord, By doing so, one's activity is changed into karma-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The propensity for enjoyment may be turned into the desire for serving the mission of the Lord, By doing so, one's activity is..." current
15:0715:07, 25 February 2019 diff hist +4,022 N As long as the propensity for enjoying the fruit of work is there, one has to continue the transmigration of the soul from one body or place to another, according to one's nature of work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as the propensity for enjoying the fruit of work is there, one has to continue the transmigration of the soul from one..."
15:0215:02, 25 February 2019 diff hist +3,314 N Everything is an emanation from the Supreme Spirit, and by His inconceivable power He can convert spirit into matter and matter into spirit. Therefore a material thing (so-called) is at once turned into a spiritual force by the great will of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything is an emanation from the Supreme Spirit, and by His inconceivable power He can convert spirit into matter and matte..."
14:5914:59, 25 February 2019 diff hist +3,193 N We should not try to lord it over the material nature, nor should we reject material things. The best way to make the best use of a bad bargain is to use everything in relation with the supreme spiritual being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should not try to lord it over the material nature, nor should we reject material things. The best way to make the best use..." current
14:5514:55, 25 February 2019 diff hist +3,002 N The material conception of a thing is at once changed as soon as it is put into the service of the Lord. That is the secret of spiritual success Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, the material conception of a thing is at once changed as soon as it is put into the service of the Lord. That is th..."
14:0014:00, 25 February 2019 diff hist +5,241 N In case of the absence of such an opportunity, one should try to engage in the service of the Lord everything for which one has specific attraction, and that is the way of peace and prosperity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But in case of the absence of such an opportunity, one should try to engage in the service of the Lord everything for which on..."
13:5613:56, 25 February 2019 diff hist +5,068 N The best thing is, after all, to get relief from all material activities and engage oneself completely in hearing the transcendental pastimes of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best thing is, after all, to get relief from all material activities and engage oneself completely in hearing the transcen..."

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