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14:2414:24, 7 February 2020 diff hist +2,599 Generally at the last stage of one's life this humble method is adopted by every sensible man in order to be excused before departure No edit summary current
14:2114:21, 7 February 2020 diff hist +2,704 N Even the first-grade offender is excused simply by this process, and Maharaja Pariksit, although honored by all the rsis and kings, welcomed all the big men in that humble etiquette in order to be excused from any offenses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the first-grade offender is excused simply by this process, and Mahārāja Parīkṣit, although honored by all the ṛ..."
13:5713:57, 7 February 2020 diff hist +7,886 N Duryodhana disagreed and thus was cursed by him (Maitreya). He met Vyasadeva and had religious discourses with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Duryodhana disagreed and thus was cursed by him. He met Vyāsadeva and had religious discourses with him"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
13:5113:51, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,047 N Maitreya: A great rsi of yore. He was spiritual master of Vidura and a great religious authority. He advised Dhrtarastra to keep good relations with the Pandavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maitreya: A great ṛṣi of yore. He was spiritual master of Vidura and a great religious authority. He advised Dhṛtarāṣ..."
13:2813:28, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,032 N He (Devala) met Maharaja Yudhisthira after the Battle of Kuruksetra, and he was the elder brother of Dhaumya, the priest of the Pandava family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He met Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira after the Battle of Kurukṣetra, and he was the elder brother of Dhaumya, the priest of the..."
13:1613:16, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,526 N Medhatithi: An old sage of yore. An assembly member of the heavenly King Indradeva. His son was Kanva Muni, who brought up Sakuntala in the forest. He was promoted to the heavenly planet by strictly following the principles of retired life (vanaprastha) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Medhātithi: An old sage of yore. An assembly member of the heavenly King Indradeva. His son was Kaṇva Muni, who brought up..."
12:1912:19, 7 February 2020 diff hist +7,874 N Varuna kidnapped his (Utathya's) wife Bhadra, and to retaliate the offense of the god of water, he drank all the water of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Varuṇa kidnapped his wife Bhadrā, and to retaliate the offense of the god of water, he drank all the water of the world"}}..."
12:1012:10, 7 February 2020 diff hist +7,975 N Utathya: One of the three sons of Maharsi Angira. He was the spiritual master of Maharaja Mandhata. He married Bhadra, the daughter of Soma (moon) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Utathya One of the three sons of Maharṣi Aṅgirā. He was the spiritual master of Mahārāja Mandhātā. He married Bhadrā..."
12:0212:02, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,024 N It is said that he (Angira) is still performing austerity and chanting the holy name of the Lord at a place known as Alokananda on the banks of the Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that he is still performing austerity and chanting the holy name of the Lord at a place known as Alokānanda on the..." current
11:5711:57, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,330 N Angira: He is one of the six mental sons of Brahma and the father of Brhaspati, the great learned priest of the demigods in the heavenly planets. He was born of the semen of Brahmaji given to a cinder of fire. Utathya and Samvarta are his sons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Aṅgirā: He is one of the six mental sons of Brahmā and the father of Bṛhaspati, the great learned priest of the demigods..."
11:3511:35, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,006 N He (Visvamitra) became a great yogi, and yet he failed to check his senses and thus was obliged to become the father of Sakuntala, the beauty queen of world history Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He became a great yogī, and yet he failed to check his senses and thus was obliged to become the father of Śakuntalā, the b..."
11:1511:15, 7 February 2020 diff hist +7,686 N He (Parasara) was present also during the time of Bhisma's death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was present also during the time of Bhīṣma's death"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-02-07..."
11:0811:08, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,490 N He (Parasara) then performed a Raksasa-killing yajna, but Maharsi Pulastya restrained him. He begot Vyasadeva, being attracted by Satyavati, who was to become the wife of Maharaja Santanu. By the blessings of Parasara, Satyavati became fragrant for miles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He then performed a Rākṣasa-killing yajña, but Maharṣi Pulastya restrained him. He begot Vyāsadeva, being attracted by..."
10:5310:53, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,249 N From within the womb of his (Parasara's) mother he learned the Vedas. His father was killed by a demon, Kalmasapada, and to avenge this he wanted to annihilate the whole world. He was restrained, however, by his grandfather Vasistha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"And from within the womb of his mother he learned the Vedas. His father was killed by a demon, Kalmāṣapāda, and to avenge..."
10:4010:40, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,182 N He (Bhrgu) was a scientific propounder of the four divisions and orders of human society known as the varnasrama institution. He converted the ksatriya king Vitahavya into a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was a scientific propounder of the four divisions and orders of human society known as the varṇāśrama institution. He c..."
10:3110:31, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,436 N He (Bhrgu) explained how the air in the stomach works and regulates the intestines. As a great philosopher, he logically established the eternity of the living entity. He was a great anthropologist the theory of evolution was long ago explained by him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He explained how the air in the stomach works and regulates the intestines. As a great philosopher, he logically established t..."
10:2110:21, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,288 N Sometimes he (Bhrgu) instructed Bharadvaja Muni about astronomical evolution, and he is the author of the great Bhrgu-samhita, the great astrological calculation. He explained how air, fire, water and earth are generated from ether Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes he instructed Bhāradvāja Muni about astronomical evolution, and he is the author of the great Bhṛgu-saṁhitā,..."
10:1010:10, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,146 N He (Bhrgu) could travel in space like Durvasa, Narada and others, and he used to visit all the planets of the universe. Before the Battle of Kuruksetra, he tried to stop the battle Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He could travel in space like Durvāsā, Nārada and others, and he used to visit all the planets of the universe. Before the..."
10:0110:01, 7 February 2020 diff hist +8,043 N Bhrgu: When Brahmaji was performing a great sacrifice on behalf of Varuna, Maharsi Bhrgu was born from the sacrificial fire. He was a great sage, and his very dear wife was Puloma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhṛgu: When Brahmājī was performing a great sacrifice on behalf of Varuṇa, Maharṣi Bhṛgu was born from the sacrifici..."

20:1420:14, 6 February 2020 diff hist +2,688 N The sages who came to meet Maharaja Pariksit were not very much interested in getting themselves purified like common men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the sages who came to meet Mahārāja Parīkṣit were not very much interested in getting themselves purified like common men..."
20:0720:07, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,106 N Common men go to pilgrimage sites to get themselves purified of all sins. The places of pilgrimage become overburdened with the sins of others. When such (great) sages visit overburdened places of pilgrimage, they sanctify the places by their presence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Common men go to pilgrimage sites to get themselves purified of all sins. Thus the places of pilgrimage become overburdened wi..."
19:5819:58, 6 February 2020 diff hist +2,922 N They (the great sages) came to meet Maharaja Pariksit and not to take a bath of pilgrimage because all of them were competent enough to sanctify the places of pilgrimage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually they came to meet Mahārāja Parīkṣit and not to take a bath of pilgrimage because all of them were competent enou..."
19:4419:44, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,897 N Even if there are accidental sins committed by the devotee, the Lord saves the surrendered soul from all sins, as confirmed in all scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if there are accidental sins committed by the devotee, the Lord saves the surrendered soul from all sins, as confirmed in..."
19:3419:34, 6 February 2020 diff hist +4,094 N Only in such a mood (don't commit any sin and constantly remember the Lord) will the Lord help the devotee make regular progress toward the path of liberation and thus attain the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only in such a mood will the Lord help the devotee make regular progress toward the path of liberation and thus attain the lot..."
19:2419:24, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,967 N The principle is that one should not willingly commit any sin in his life and should constantly remember the lotus feet of the Lord without deviation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The principle is that one should not willingly commit any sin in his life and should constantly remember the lotus feet of the..."
19:1419:14, 6 February 2020 diff hist +4,322 N He (Maharaja Pariksit) became a victim of an offense, even though he was ever unwilling to commit such a mistake. He was cursed also, but because he was a great devotee of the Lord, even such reverses of life became favorable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But he also became a victim of an offense, even though he was ever unwilling to commit such a mistake. He was cursed also, but..."
18:4618:46, 6 February 2020 diff hist −33 The banks of the Ganges or the Yamuna give one a chance to remember the Lord continuously. Maharaja Pariksit freed himself from all sorts of material association and meditated upon the lotus feet of Lord Krsna, and that is the way of liberation No edit summary current
18:4518:45, 6 February 2020 diff hist +4,322 N The banks of the Ganges or the Yamuna give one a chance to remember the Lord continuously. Maharaja Pariksit freed himself from all sorts of material association and meditated upon the lotus feet of Lord Krsna, and that is the way of liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The banks of the Ganges or the Yamunā give one a chance to remember the Lord continuously. Mahārāja Parīkṣit freed himse..."
18:2418:24, 6 February 2020 diff hist +4,488 The Lord (Sri Krsna) contacted the River Yamuna more than the Ganges No edit summary current
18:0418:04, 6 February 2020 diff hist +4,282 N Srila Jiva Gosvami's statement appears to be more accurate because of the geographical situation. Maharaja Pariksit resided in his capital Hastinapura, situated near present Delhi, and the River Yamuna flows down past the city Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī's statement appears to be more accurate because of the geographical situation. Mahārāja Parīkṣit..."
17:4417:44, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,715 N Both the Ganges and the Yamuna are amartya (transcendental) rivers, and Yamuna is still more sanctified for the following reasons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the Ganges and the Yamunā are amartyā (transcendental) rivers, and Yamunā is still more sanctified for the following r..."
17:3817:38, 6 February 2020 diff hist +4,117 N When he (Pariksit) was assured of his death on a fixed date, he became more determined in the transcendental loving service of Lord Krsna by complete fasting on the bank of the transcendental River Yamuna, which flows down by the capital of Hastinapura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So when he was assured of his death on a fixed date, he became more determined in the transcendental loving service of Lord K..."
17:2517:25, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,627 N Modern scientists are very eager to reach the moon by material arrangements, but they cannot conceive of the highest planet of this universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Modern scientists are very eager to reach the moon by material arrangements, but they cannot conceive of the highest planet of..."
17:1917:19, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,960 N Maharaja Pariksit was already aware of all this information due to his accumulated piety and birth in a high family of devotees, Vaisnavas, and thus he was not at all interested in the material planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit was already aware of all this information due to his accumulated piety and birth in a high family of de..."
17:0817:08, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,888 N In the capacity of servitor, friend, parent or conjugal lover of the Lord (the devotee of God desires to associate with the Lord), either in one of the innumerable Vaikuntha planets or in Goloka Vrndavana, the planet of Lord Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the capacity of servitor, friend, parent or conjugal lover of the Lord, either in one of the innumerable Vaikuṇṭha plan..."
16:5516:55, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,412 N The devotee always desires to go back home, back to Godhead, just to become one of the associates of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee always desires to go back home, back to Godhead, just to become one of the associates of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
16:4416:44, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,912 N The devotees are told by the Lord and His representatives, the spiritual masters or acaryas, that not one of the planets within all the innumerable universes is suitable for the residential purposes of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees are told by the Lord and His representatives, the spiritual masters or ācāryas, that not one of the planets wit..."
16:2916:29, 6 February 2020 diff hist +3,924 N For a devotee like Maharaja Pariksit, none of the material planets, even the topmost Brahmaloka, is as desirable as Goloka Vrndavana, the abode of Lord Sri Krsna, the primeval Lord and original Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a devotee like Mahārāja Parīkṣit, none of the material planets, even the topmost Brahmaloka, is as desirable as Golok..."
16:1516:15, 6 February 2020 diff hist +6,066 N The state of India should better follow the examples of Maharaja Pariksit, the ideal executive head, than to imitate other materialistic states which have no idea of the kingdom of Godhead, the ultimate goal of human life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The state of India should better follow the examples of Mahārāja Parīkṣit, the ideal executive head, than to imitate othe..."
16:0816:08, 6 February 2020 diff hist +5,910 N The state must employ revenue to advance these three items and thus educate the populace to prepare for death. The state which does so is the real welfare state Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The state must employ revenue to advance these three items and thus educate the populace to prepare for death. The state which..."
16:0116:01, 6 February 2020 diff hist +6,002 N An irresponsible life is adopted by the people in the age of Kali because of a sinful desire to condemn brahminical culture, God consciousness and cow protection, for which the state is responsible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such an irresponsible life is adopted by the people in the age of Kali because of a sinful desire to condemn brahminical cultu..."
15:5515:55, 6 February 2020 diff hist +6,019 N Foolish men forget this sure fact of death and neglect the duty of preparing themselves for going back to Godhead. They spoil their lives in animal propensities to eat, drink, be merry and enjoy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish men forget this sure fact of death and neglect the duty of preparing themselves for going back to Godhead. They spoil..."
15:4815:48, 6 February 2020 diff hist +5,834 N Pariksit Maharaja was fortunate to get a seven-day notice to meet his inevitable death. But for the common man there is no definite notice, although death is inevitable for all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Parīkṣit Mahārāja was fortunate to get a seven-day notice to meet his inevitable death. But for the common man there is n..."
15:4215:42, 6 February 2020 diff hist +6,063 N The system of varnasrama-dharma prepares a man for going back to Godhead, and thus a householder is ordered to go to the forest as vanaprastha to acquire complete knowledge and then to take sannyasa prior to his inevitable death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The system of varṇāśrama-dharma prepares a man for going back to Godhead, and thus a householder is ordered to go to the f..."
15:3515:35, 6 February 2020 diff hist +5,649 N The system of varnasrama-dharma is known also as sanatana-dharma, or the eternal occupation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the system of varṇāśrama-dharma is known also as sanātana-dharma, or the eternal occupation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ange..."
15:3115:31, 6 February 2020 diff hist +6,060 N The life of a human being is a chance to prepare oneself to go back to Godhead, or to get rid of the material existence, the repetition of birth and death. Thus in the system of varnasrama-dharma every man and woman is trained for this purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The life of a human being is a chance to prepare oneself to go back to Godhead, or to get rid of the material existence, the r..."
15:1315:13, 6 February 2020 diff hist +6,017 N Samika Muni and the King were self-realized souls. Samika Muni was a mystic, and Maharaja Pariksit was a devotee. Therefore there was no difference between them in self-realization. Neither of them was afraid of meeting death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both Śamīka Muni and the King were self-realized souls. Śamīka Muni was a mystic, and Mahārāja Parīkṣit was a devotee..."
15:0715:07, 6 February 2020 diff hist +6,043 N The incident of the King's (Maharaja Pariksit) garlanding the muni (Samika Rsi) was not sufficient cause for being cursed to death, but since there was no way to retract the curse, the King was informed to prepare for death within a week Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The incident of the King's garlanding the muni was not sufficient cause for being cursed to death, but since there was no way..."
15:0015:00, 6 February 2020 diff hist +5,959 N Samika Muni sent news to the King (Maharaja Pariksit) that foolish Srngi, his son, although a powerful brahmana boy, unfortunately had misused his spiritual power by cursing the King unwarrantedly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śamīka Muni sent news to the King that foolish Śṛṅgi, his son, although a powerful brāhmaṇa boy, unfortunately had m..."
14:5414:54, 6 February 2020 diff hist +5,930 N Samika Muni also, after regretting the incident, conveyed the news to the King (Maharaja Pariksit) as a matter of duty so that the King would be able to prepare himself to go back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śamīka Muni also, after regretting the incident, conveyed the news to the King as a matter of duty so that the King would be..."

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