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15:4415:44, 3 February 2020 diff hist +3,646 N The son must take advantage of the father's qualification and thus become a brahmana or medical practitioner, and not otherwise Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The son must take advantage of the father's qualification and thus become a brāhmaṇa or medical practitioner, and not other..."
15:3915:39, 3 February 2020 diff hist +3,977 N The son of a brahmana has a good chance to become a brahmana by the direction of his qualified father, as a son of a medical practitioner has a very good chance to become a qualified medical practitioner. So the caste system is quite scientific Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Naturally the son of a brāhmaṇa has a good chance to become a brāhmaṇa by the direction of his qualified father, as a so..."
11:3511:35, 3 February 2020 diff hist +4,355 N That is a natural arrangement made by the supreme order, for it is confirmed in the Bhagavad-gita that four social orders or castes, namely the brahmanas, the ksatriyas, the vaisyas and the sudras, are set up according to quality and work done by them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is a natural arrangement made by the supreme order, for it is confirmed in the Bhagavad-gītā that four social orders or..."
11:1611:16, 3 February 2020 diff hist +3,668 N The arms are required to protect the body from all harm, but the arms must act according to the directions of the head and brain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The arms are required to protect the body from all harm, but the arms must act according to the directions of the head and bra..."
11:1111:11, 3 February 2020 diff hist +3,657 N The brahmanas are considered to be the head and brains of the social body, and the ksatriyas are considered to be the arms of the social body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas are considered to be the head and brains of the social body, and the kṣatriyas are considered to be the arm..."
10:5110:51, 3 February 2020 diff hist +2,593 N Hatred of the lower orders of life began from this brahmana boy, under the influence of Kali, and thus cultural life began to dwindle day after day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hatred of the lower orders of life began from this brāhmaṇa boy, under the influence of Kali, and thus cultural life began..."
10:3710:37, 3 February 2020 diff hist +2,723 N Due to Maharaja Pariksit's good government, even a boy of tender age, who was playing with other inexperienced boys, could become as powerful as a qualified brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to Mahārāja Parīkṣit's good government, even a boy of tender age, who was playing with other inexperienced boys, coul..."
10:3110:31, 3 February 2020 diff hist +4,057 N The situation, in this case (Maharaja Pariksit's curse), was all planned by the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The situation, in this case, was therefore all planned by the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..."
10:2010:20, 3 February 2020 diff hist +4,381 N He (Maharaja Pariksit) was never disturbed by the glaring heat of the brahmastra released by Asvatthama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was never disturbed by the glaring heat of the brahmāstra released by Aśvatthāmā. The King's distressed condition was c..."
10:1210:12, 3 February 2020 diff hist +4,477 N By placing Arjuna and the Pandavas in frustration due to the intrigue of their cousin-brothers, the prelude of the Battle of Kuruksetra was created by the Lord. This was to incarnate the sound representative of the Lord, Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By placing Arjuna and the Pāṇḍavas in frustration due to the intrigue of their cousin-brothers, the prelude of the Battle..."
10:0010:00, 3 February 2020 diff hist +4,221 N This specific pastime of the Lord (the rasa-lila) has a special significance because anyone who properly learns about this particular pastime of the Lord will be 2) placed on the path of sublime devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"be placed on the path of sublime devotional service to the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|202..."
09:4309:43, 3 February 2020 diff hist +4,340 N His (Maharaja Pariksit's) connections with Srila Sukadeva Gosvami would enable the presentation of the great Srimad-Bhagavatam, which is considered to be the book incarnation of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His connections with Śrīla Śukadeva Gosvāmī would enable the presentation of the great Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which is con..."
09:3709:37, 3 February 2020 diff hist +4,492 N The plan was that for his so-called misdeed the King (Maharaja Pariksit) could be cursed by an inexperienced brahmana boy infected by the influence of Kali, and thus the King would leave his hearth and home for good Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The plan was that for his so-called misdeed the King could be cursed by an inexperienced brāhmaṇa boy infected by the influ..."

18:5518:55, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,302 N According to Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti, the plan was made by the will of the Lord, and by the will of the Lord the situation of frustration was created Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī, the plan was made by the will of the Lord, and by the will of the Lord the situ..." current
18:5118:51, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,427 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura and Srila Jiva Gosvami do not believe that the King's (Maharaja Pariksit's) action was due to his past misdeeds. The arrangement was so made by the Lord just to call the King back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura and Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī do not believe that the King's action was due to his p..."
18:4218:42, 2 February 2020 diff hist +156 Repentance comes in the mind of a good soul as soon as he commits something wrong No edit summary current
18:3618:36, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,631 N The King (Pariksit), being a devotee of the Lord, did not approve of his own action and he began to wonder whether the sage was really in a trance or was just pretending in order to avoid receiving the King, who was a ksatriya and therefore lower in rank Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King, being a devotee of the Lord, did not approve of his own action, and thus he began to wonder whether the sage was rea..."
17:4417:44, 2 February 2020 diff hist −18 By the will of the Lord, the circumstances were so created that they became ways to the King's (Pariksit) becoming unattached to family connection and governmental activities and becoming a completely surrendered soul unto the lotus feet of Lord Krsna No edit summary current
17:4217:42, 2 February 2020 diff hist +2,867 N For a king like Maharaja Pariksit to become angry and envious, especially at a sage and brahmana, was undoubtedly unprecedented. The King knew well that brahmanas, sages, children, women and old men are always beyond the jurisdiction of punishment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a king like Mahārāja Parīkṣit to become angry and envious, especially at a sage and brāhmaṇa, was undoubtedly unpr..."
17:3517:35, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,908 N The devotees of the Lord are always under the protection of the Lord, and in any condition, frustration or success, the Lord is the supreme guide for the devotees. The pure devotees accept all conditions of frustration as blessings from the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees of the Lord are always under the protection of the Lord, and in any condition, frustration or success, the Lord i..."
17:2717:27, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,693 N The merciful Lord sometimes creates such awkward positions for his pure devotees in order to drag them towards Himself from the mire of material existence. But outwardly the situations appear to be frustrating to the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The merciful Lord sometimes creates such awkward positions for his pure devotees in order to drag them towards Himself from th..."
17:2017:20, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,538 N By the will of the Lord, the circumstances were so created that they became ways to the King's (Pariksit) becoming unattached to family connection and governmental activities and becoming a completely surrendered soul unto the lotus feet of Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But by the will of the Lord, the circumstances were so created that they became ways to the King's becoming unattached to fami..."
17:0817:08, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,404 N It must be accepted that it was so (Maharaja Pariksit anger towards Samika Rsi) ordained by the supreme will of the Lord. The King was a great devotee of the Lord, and the saint was also as good as the King Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So it must be accepted that it was so ordained by the supreme will of the Lord. The King was a great devotee of the Lord, and..."
17:0117:01, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,461 N To become angry in such a grave situation was not unnatural for the King (Maharaja Pariksit), but because the King himself was not less than a great saint, his becoming angry and taking action were astonishing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To become angry in such a grave situation was not unnatural for the King, but because the King himself was not less than a gre..."
16:5516:55, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,265 N As a matter of fact, the King (Maharaja Pariksit) was right to get angry with the rsi (Samika Rsi) when he needed a glass of water very badly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a matter of fact, the King was right to get angry with the ṛṣi when he needed a glass of water very badly"}} {{notes|}}..."
16:5016:50, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,723 N He (Maharaja Pariksit) never expected that a seat of straw, a glass of water and some sweet words would be denied to him. He was not an ordinary guest, nor was he an enemy of the rsi (Samika Rsi), and the cold reception by rsi astonished the King greatly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But he never expected that a seat of straw, a glass of water and some sweet words would be denied to him. He was not an ordina..."
16:3816:38, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,188 N To receive a guest, either friend or foe, there is no expense. It is only a question of good manners Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To receive a guest, either friend or foe, there is no expense. It is only a question of good manners"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
16:3216:32, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,574 N That was the law of reception. The reception law enjoins that a poor man, who has nothing to offer his guest, should be good enough to offer a straw mat for sitting, a glass of water for drinking and some sweet words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That was the law of reception. The reception law enjoins that a poor man, who has nothing to offer his guest, should be good e..."
16:2516:25, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,430 At night they used to sit down together as friends and guests, and in the day they used to fight, risking life and death No edit summary current
16:2416:24, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,162 N The guest enemy, namely Bhima, was to fight with Jarasandha and yet they were given a grand reception Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The guest enemy, namely Bhīma, was to fight with Jarāsandha, and yet they were given a grand reception"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
16:1716:17, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,318 N When Lord Krsna, accompanied by Arjuna and Bhima, approached Jarasandha in Magadha, the respectable enemies were given a royal reception by King Jarasandha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Kṛṣṇa, accompanied by Arjuna and Bhīma, approached Jarāsandha in Magadha, the respectable enemies were given..." current
16:1116:11, 2 February 2020 diff hist +4,579 N The law of reception in the codes of the Vedic principles states that even if an enemy is received at home, he must be received with all respects. He should not be given a chance to understand that he has come into the house of an enemy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The law of reception in the codes of the Vedic principles states that even if an enemy is received at home, he must be receive..."
16:0316:03, 2 February 2020 diff hist +1,933 N Maharaja Pariksit was placed in an awkward position so that gradually Srimad-Bhagavatam could be revealed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit was thus placed in an awkward position so that gradually Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam could be revealed"}} {{no..."
15:5915:59, 2 February 2020 diff hist +2,242 N The King (Maharaj Pariksit), being thirsty, asked the sage for water. That such a great devotee and king asked for water from a sage absorbed in trance was certainly providential. Otherwise there was no chance of such a unique happening Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King, being thirsty, asked the sage for water. That such a great devotee and king asked for water from a sage absorbed in..."
15:4915:49, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,251 N This trance stops all material activities of the body. The King (Maharaja Pariksit) saw the muni (Samika Rsi) in that position. He also saw the muni as follows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This trance stops all material activities of the body. The King saw the muni in that position. He also saw the muni as follows..."
15:4215:42, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,505 N Beyond the intelligence, the living soul is realized by the mechanical activities of the yoga system, or practice of meditation restraining the senses, regulating the breathing system and applying intelligence to rise to the transcendental position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Beyond the intelligence, the living soul is realized by the mechanical activities of the yoga system, or practice of meditatio..."
12:3512:35, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,016 N The senses are transcended to the subtler mind, and then to breathing activities and gradually to intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The senses are transcended to the subtler mind, and then to breathing activities and gradually to intelligence"}} {{notes|}} {..."
12:3112:31, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,445 N The jnana process theoretically speculates about the reality of the soul. But bhakti-yoga factually engages the spirit soul in activities. The perception of matter is transcended to still subtler states of the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The jñāna process theoretically speculates about the reality of the soul. But bhakti-yoga factually engages the spirit soul..."
12:1912:19, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,203 N Our material mind and body develop from the living entity, the soul, and being influenced by the three qualities of matter, we forget our real identity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our material mind and body develop from the living entity, the soul, and being influenced by the three qualities of matter, we..."
12:1012:10, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,208 N The transcendental position is attained by three processes, 3) the most approved process of bhakti-yoga, or the engagement of senses in the devotional service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the most approved process of bhakti-yoga, or the engagement of senses in the devotional service of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
12:0412:04, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,296 N The transcendental position is attained by three processes, 2) the process of yoga, or factual realization of trance by manipulation of the physiological and psychological functions of the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the process of yoga, or factual realization of trance by manipulation of the physiological and psychological functions of the..."
11:5511:55, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,167 N The transcendental position is attained by three processes, 1) the process of jnana, or theoretical knowledge of transcendence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The transcendental position is attained by three processes, namely the process of jñāna, or theoretical knowledge of transce..."
11:4711:47, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,248 N It appears that the muni (Samika Rsi), in whose hermitage the King (Maharaja Pariksit) entered, was in yogic trance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that the muni, in whose hermitage the King entered, was in yogic trance"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complet..."
11:3511:35, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,790 N This is a prelude to the circumstances under which Srimad-Bhagavatam was spoken for the benefit of all concerned. The prelude, therefore, begins with the words once upon a time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So this is a prelude to the circumstances under which Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam was spoken for the benefit of all concerned. The pr..."
11:2011:20, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,929 N Had Arjuna not been taken up with an illusion of family affection by the will of the Lord, the Bhagavad-gita would not have been spoken by the Lord Himself for the good of all concerned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Had Arjuna not been taken up with an illusion of family affection by the will of the Lord, the Bhagavad-gītā would not have..."
11:0011:00, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,969 N The Supreme Lord never forgets His pure devotee, even though he may be engaged in so-called worldly affairs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord never forgets His pure devotee, even though he may be engaged in so-called worldly affairs. Sometimes He crea..."
10:5010:50, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,994 N One has to give up all attachment for worldly relations before one is able to go back to Godhead, and thus when a devotee is too much absorbed in worldly affairs, the Lord creates a situation to cause indifference Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to give up all attachment for worldly relations before one is able to go back to Godhead, and thus when a devotee is t..."
10:4110:41, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,915 N By the desire of the Lord, even such a devotee (Maharaja Pariksit) can become apparently fatigued and thirsty just to create a situation favorable for his renunciation of worldly activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But by the desire of the Lord, even such a devotee can become apparently fatigued and thirsty just to create a situation favor..."
10:2810:28, 2 February 2020 diff hist +3,835 N The Supreme Lord is so kind to His pure devotees that in proper time He calls such devotees up to Him and thus creates an auspicious circumstance for the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is so kind to His pure devotees that in proper time He calls such devotees up to Him and thus creates an ausp..."
10:1110:11, 2 February 2020 diff hist +2,756 N Factually only the Lord Himself can describe Himself, and His learned devotee also can describe Him as far as the Lord gives him the power of description Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Factually only the Lord Himself can describe Himself, and His learned devotee also can describe Him as far as the Lord gives h..."

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