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15:1215:12, 10 February 2020 diff hist +3,240 N Srila Sukadeva Gosvami is an authorized spiritual master, and he was inspired by the Lord to appear before Maharaja Pariksit and instruct him in the teachings of Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Śukadeva Gosvāmī is an authorized spiritual master, and thus he was inspired by the Lord to appear before Mahārāj..."
15:0715:07, 10 February 2020 diff hist +2,976 One who is not authorized by the Lord cannot become a spiritual master No edit summary current
15:0415:04, 10 February 2020 diff hist +3,566 N One can achieve the nucleus of the devotional service of the Lord by the mercy of the spiritual master and the Personality of Godhead. The spiritual master is the manifested representative of the Lord to help one achieve ultimate success Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can achieve the nucleus of the devotional service of the Lord by the mercy of the spiritual master and the Personality of..."
14:5714:57, 10 February 2020 diff hist +3,420 N The great sage Sukadeva Gosvami was certainly inspired by Lord Krsna to appear voluntarily before Maharaja Pariksit, the great devotee of the Lord, just to give him the teachings of Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Śukadeva Gosvāmī was certainly inspired by Lord Kṛṣṇa to appear voluntarily before Mahārāja Parīk..."
14:4814:48, 10 February 2020 diff hist +3,341 N The Lord is so kind that he gives all protection to the family members of His devotee, and thus the devotee has no need to bother about his family members, even if one leaves such family members aside to discharge devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is so kind that he gives all protection to the family members of His devotee, and thus the devotee has no need to bot..."
14:4214:42, 10 February 2020 diff hist +3,218 N Maharaja Prahlada was a great devotee of the Lord, but his father, Hiranyakasipu, was a great atheist and declared enemy of the Lord. But despite all this, Hiranyakasipu was awarded salvation due to his being the father of Maharaja Prahlada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Prahlāda was a great devotee of the Lord, but his father, Hiraṇyakaśipu, was a great atheist and declared enemy..."
14:3514:35, 10 February 2020 diff hist +2,829 N Deluded persons have no information that one can render better service to the family by becoming a devotee of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"deluded persons have no information that one can render better service to the family by becoming a devotee of the Lord"}} {{no..."

21:5221:52, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,917 N Generally people are attached to family matters, and the whole economic impetus of human society is moving under the influence of family affection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally people are attached to family matters, and the whole economic impetus of human society is moving under the influence..."
21:3021:30, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,441 N It is said that a ghost cannot remain as soon as the holy name of the Lord is chanted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that a ghost cannot remain as soon as the holy name of the Lord is chanted"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{comp..."
21:2221:22, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,071 N The demons are always busy in trying to vanquish the Personality of Godhead, but factually as soon as the God appears, by either His transcendental name, form, attributes, pastimes, paraphernalia or variegatedness, the demon is at once vanquished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demons are always busy in trying to vanquish the Personality of Godhead, but factually as soon as the Personality of Godhe..."
21:0621:06, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,495 N The demon cannot stand the presence of Visnu, the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demon cannot stand the presence of Viṣṇu, the Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}..."
20:5320:53, 9 February 2020 diff hist +29 There are two classes of human beings, namely the atheist and the devotee of the Lord No edit summary current
20:5220:52, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,352 N There are two classes of human beings, namely the atheist and the devotee of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two classes of human beings, namely the atheist and the devotee of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{comp..."
20:4520:45, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,852 N It is enjoined that a householder who does not bow down before a saint at once must undergo fasting for the day in order to neutralize the great offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is enjoined, therefore, that a householder who does not bow down before a saint at once must undergo fasting for the day in..."
20:3720:37, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,740 N The only aim of saints is to sanctify the houses of the householders, and the householders therefore should feel grateful when such saints and sages appear at their doors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The only aim of such saints is to sanctify the houses of the householders, and the householders therefore should feel grateful..."
20:2920:29, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,913 N If saints appear in the homes of worldly people, certainly the accumulated sins of such worldly enjoyers become neutralized. Therefore, the holy saints actually have no self-interest with the householders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If such saints appear in the homes of worldly people, certainly the accumulated sins of such worldly enjoyers become neutraliz..."
20:1220:12, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,812 N The importance of holy places of pilgrimage is due to the presence of great sages and saints. It is said that sinful persons go to the holy places and leave their sins there to accumulate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The importance of holy places of pilgrimage is due to the presence of great sages and saints. It is said that sinful persons g..."
19:2219:22, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,901 N He (Maharaja Pariksit) felt himself sanctified by the presence of the great saint whose presence turns any place into a place of pilgrimage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He felt himself sanctified by the presence of the great saint whose presence turns any place into a place of pilgrimage"}} {{n..."
19:1719:17, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,210 N The unworthy sons of the royal orders are called ksatra-bandhavas, as the unworthy sons of the brahmanas are called dvija-bandhus or brahma-bandhus. Maharaja Pariksit was greatly encouraged by the presence of Sukadeva Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The unworthy sons of the royal orders are called kṣatra-bandhavas, as the unworthy sons of the brāhmaṇas are called dvija..."
19:0619:06, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,998 N Maharaja Pariksit, out of his devotional humility, felt himself an unworthy descendant of his great ksatriya forefathers, although he was as great as his predecessors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit, out of his devotional humility, felt himself an unworthy descendant of his great kṣatriya forefather..."
19:0019:00, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,266 N Devotees of the standard of Sukadeva Gosvami are never interested in seeing kings. Maharaja Pariksit was, of course, a different case. He was a great devotee, although a king, and therefore Sukadeva Gosvami came to see him in his last stage of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotees of the standard of Śukadeva Gosvāmī are never interested in seeing kings. Mahārāja Parīkṣit was, of course, a..."
18:4918:49, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,344 N Maharaja Prataparudra was a follower of Lord Caitanya, but when he wanted to see the Lord, the Lord refused to see him because he was a king. For a devotee who desires to go back to Godhead, two things are strictly prohibited: worldly enjoyers and women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pratāparudra was a follower of Lord Caitanya, but when he wanted to see the Lord, the Lord refused to see him beca..."
18:3818:38, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,822 N Saintly devotees like Sukadeva Gosvami generally do not approach worldly enjoyers, especially those in royal orders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly devotees like Śukadeva Gosvāmī generally do not approach worldly enjoyers, especially those in royal orders"}} {{no..." current
18:1318:13, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,041 N Before Maharaja Pariksit he (Sukadeva Gosvami) recited Srimad-Bhagavatam and answered the questions of Maharaja Pariksit unhesitatingly, and thus both the master and the disciple got salvation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before Mahārāja Parīkṣit he recited Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and answered the questions of Mahārāja Parīkṣit unhesitatin..."
18:0618:06, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,326 N The spiritual master and the disciple, namely Sri Sukadeva Gosvami & Maharaja Pariksit, attained perfection through the medium of Srimad-Bhagavatam. Sukadeva Gosvami learned Srimad-Bhagavatam from his father, Vyasadeva, but he had no chance to recite it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the spiritual master and the disciple, namely Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī and Mahārāja Parīkṣit, attained perfection t..."
17:4817:48, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,347 N Maharaja Pariksit was now prepared for meeting his death, and within the very short time of seven days he was to know the process of entering the kingdom of God. In such important cases, one is required to approach a spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit was now prepared for meeting his death, and within the very short time of seven days he was to know the..."
17:3017:30, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,381 N This means that the devotee of the Lord is more honored in the world than the Lord Himself. One should therefore never minimize the importance of a devotee like Sukadeva Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This means that the devotee of the Lord is more honored in the world than the Lord Himself. One should therefore never minimiz..." current
17:2017:20, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,473 N In the great assembly of saintly personalities, there was Vyasadeva the brahmarsi, Narada the devarsi, Parasurama the great ruler of the ksatriya kings, etc. Some of them were powerful incarnations of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the great assembly of saintly personalities, there was Vyāsadeva the brahmarṣi, Nārada the devarṣi, Paraśurāma the..."
17:0717:07, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,896 N Sukadeva Gosvami also exchanged the greetings and reception by embrace, shaking of hands, nodding and bowing down, especially before his father and Narada Muni. Thus he was offered the presidential seat at the meeting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukadeva Gosvāmī also exchanged the greetings and reception by embrace, shaking of hands, nodding and bowing down, especial..."
16:5916:59, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,933 N On Sukadeva Gosvami's arrival at the meeting, everyone, except Srila Vyasadeva, Narada and a few others, stood up, and Maharaja Pariksit, who was glad to receive a great devotee of the Lord, bowed down before him with all the limbs of his body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On Śukadeva Gosvāmī's arrival at the meeting, everyone, except Śrīla Vyāsadeva, Nārada and a few others, stood up, and..."
16:4316:43, 9 February 2020 diff hist +1,806 N His (Sukadeva Goswami) bodily features indicate him to be different from common men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His bodily features indicate him to be different from common men"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|20..." current
16:3116:31, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,450 N Sri Sukadeva Gosvami, who is described herein (SB 1.19.26) as the son of Vyasadeva, was by his knowledge more experienced than all the sages present there, although he was only sixteen years old Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī, who is described herein as the son of Vyāsadeva, was by his knowledge more experienced than all th..."
16:2316:23, 9 February 2020 diff hist +2,137 N A respectable personality is described beginning with the legs, and this honored system is observed here with Sukadeva Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A respectable personality is described beginning with the legs, and this honored system is observed here with Śukadeva Gosvā..."
16:1616:16, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,459 N While such things were going on, the great and powerful son of Vyasadeva appeared on the scene Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While such things were going on, the great and powerful son of Vyāsadeva appeared on the scene"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angel..."
16:0916:09, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,185 N The ultimate aim of life is to attain the highest perfectional stage of devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But the ultimate aim of life is to attain the highest perfectional stage of devotional service to the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
15:4415:44, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,749 N He (Sukadeva Goswami) appears on the scene while traveling on the earth of his own accord. It appears that upon the inquiry of Maharaja Pariksit, the great sages were not unanimous in their decision as to what was to be done Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He thus appears on the scene while traveling on the earth of his own accord. It appears that upon the inquiry of Mahārāja Pa..."
15:3415:34, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,806 N As a young boy he (Sukadeva Goswami) was expected to be properly dressed, but he went about naked and was uninterested in social customs. He was neglected by the general populace, and inquisitive boys and women surrounded him as if he were a madman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a young boy he was expected to be properly dressed, but he went about naked and was uninterested in social customs. He was..."
15:2615:26, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,584 N The formal processes are necessary for those who are expected to reach the stage of complete liberation, but Sri Sukadeva Gosvami was already in that status by the grace of his father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The formal processes are necessary for those who are expected to reach the stage of complete liberation, but Śrī Śukadeva G..."
15:1815:18, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,426 N After this, he (Sukadeva Goswami) became completely self-satisfied. Thus he was not dependent on any formal process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After this, he became completely self-satisfied. Thus he was not dependent on any formal process"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ange..."
15:0815:08, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,879 N Sukadeva Gosvami never accepted any formal spiritual master, nor did he undergo any formal reformatory performances. His father, Vyasadeva, was his natural spiritual master because Sukadeva Gosvami heard Srimad-Bhagavatam from him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As explained before, Śukadeva Gosvāmī never accepted any formal spiritual master, nor did he undergo any formal reformatory..."
14:5814:58, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,396 N Liberated souls are disinterested in the affairs of this material world because they are self-satisfied by the great achievements of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such liberated souls are disinterested in the affairs of this material world because they are self-satisfied by the great achi..."
12:2512:25, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,292 N The word bhagavan is sometimes used in relation with some of the great devotees of the Lord, like Sukadeva Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word bhagavān is sometimes used in relation with some of the great devotees of the Lord, like Śukadeva Gosvāmī"}} {{no..." current
12:1812:18, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,668 N Some of them are first-class methods, and some of them are second- or third-class methods. The first-class method demands that one give up all other methods and surrender unto the lotus feet of the Lord and thus be saved from all sins and their reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of them are first-class methods, and some of them are second- or third-class methods. The first-class method demands that..."
12:1012:10, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,556 N He (Maharaja Pariksit) has especially mentioned the word suddha, or perfectly correct. For transcendental realization or self-realization, many processes are recommended by various classes of philosophers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He has especially mentioned the word śuddha, or perfectly correct. For transcendental realization or self-realization, many p..."
11:5611:56, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,745 N The conclusion arrived at thereof is that devotional service of the Lord Sri Krsna, as it is confirmed by the Lord Himself in the last phases of the Bhagavad-gita, is the last word in relation to everyone's permanent duty in life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion arrived at thereof is that devotional service of the Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, as it is confirmed by the Lord Him..."
11:4511:45, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,587 N Maharaja Pariksit placed these two questions before Sukadeva Gosvami also on his arrival, and practically the whole of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, beginning from the Second Canto up to the last Twelfth Canto, deals with these two questions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit placed these two questions before Śukadeva Gosvāmī also on his arrival, and practically the whole of..."
11:3511:35, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,270 N Out of the two, the question relating to the dying man is most important because everyone is a dying man, either very shortly or after one hundred years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the two, the question relating to the dying man is most important because everyone is a dying man, either very shortly..."
11:2611:26, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,736 N In this verse the King (Maharaja Pariksit) has placed two questions before the learned sages. The first question is what is the duty of everyone in all circumstances, and the second question is what is the specific duty of one who is to die very shortly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the King has placed two questions before the learned sages. The first question is what is the duty of everyone i..."
11:1611:16, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,784 N They (the inhabitants of Satyaloka) have nothing to do in this world save and except reclaim the fallen souls rotting in material existence, deluded by material energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They have nothing to do in this world save and except reclaim the fallen souls rotting in material existence, deluded by mater..."
11:1111:11, 9 February 2020 diff hist +3,645 N On the earth they (the inhabitants of Satyaloka) come down and do good to the people of the world in different circumstances under different climatic influences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the earth they come down and do good to the people of the world in different circumstances under different climatic influen..."

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