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14:2014:20, 15 February 2020 diff hist +3,683 N He (Dhrtarastra) was advised to leave home before Kali-yuga approached because the atmosphere which was created by Vidura, his valuable instructions on the facts of life, would fade away due to the influence of the age which was fast approaching Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was advised to leave home before Kali-yuga approached because the atmosphere which was created by Vidura, his valuable inst..."
14:0714:07, 15 February 2020 diff hist +3,622 N Mahatma Vidura is one such great devotee of the Lord, and we should all try to follow in his lotus footsteps for self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahātmā Vidura is one such great devotee of the Lord, and we should all try to follow in his lotus footsteps for self-realiz..."
14:0214:02, 15 February 2020 diff hist +3,941 m There are many examples of sincere devotees in the history of the world, especially in India, and they are our guides on the path of self-realization Angela moved page There are many examples of sincere devotees in the history of the world, especially in India, and they are our guides on the path of self-realization. Mahatma Vidura is one such great devotee of the Lord to [[There are many exampl... current
14:0014:00, 15 February 2020 diff hist +3,643 N Materialistic devotees may be blessed by the Lord with material benefits, but they cannot reach the stage of the first-class human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"materialistic devotees may be blessed by the Lord with material benefits, but they cannot reach the stage of the first-class h..."
13:5513:55, 15 February 2020 diff hist +4,006 N One who desires material benefit by such devotional activities can never depend on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, although He sits in everyone's heart. Nor does the Lord give any direction to persons who worship Him for material gain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who desires material benefit by such devotional activities can never depend on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, althoug..."
13:5013:50, 15 February 2020 diff hist +4,151 N One should practice devotional service at home, hearing & chanting the holy name, quality, form, pastimes, entourage etc. in association with pure devotees & this practice will help one awaken God consciousness in proportion to one's sincerity of purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should therefore practice devotional service at home, hearing and chanting the holy name, quality, form, pastimes, entoura..."
13:3913:39, 15 February 2020 diff hist +3,768 N Real perfection of the path of liberation is attained when one is practiced to depend fully on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who lives in everyone's heart as Paramatma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"real perfection of the path of liberation is attained when one is practiced to depend fully on the Supreme Personality of Godh..."
13:3513:35, 15 February 2020 diff hist +3,697 N The idea is that the renounced order of life, after a frustrated life of sentiment in the material world, may be the stepping stone on the path of self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The idea is that the renounced order of life, after a frustrated life of sentiment in the material world, may be the stepping..."
13:3013:30, 15 February 2020 diff hist +3,934 N There are three classes of transcendentalists (3) a sincere devotee of the Lord, who awakens God consciousness by hearing and chanting and leaves home depending completely on the Personality of Godhead, who resides in his heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a sincere devotee of the Lord, who awakens God consciousness by hearing and chanting and leaves home depending completely on t..."
13:2513:25, 15 February 2020 diff hist +3,910 There are three classes of transcendentalists, namely, (1) the dhira, or the one who is not disturbed by being away from family association, (2) one in the renounced order of life, a sannyasi by frustrated sentiment No edit summary current
13:2413:24, 15 February 2020 diff hist +3,924 N There are three classes of transcendentalists, namely, (1) the dhira, or the one who is not disturbed by being away from family association, (2) one in the renounced order of life, a sannyasi by frustrated sentiment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are three classes of transcendentalists, namely, (1) the dhīra, or the one who is not disturbed by being away from fami..."

20:3120:31, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,274 N Dhrtarastra was lucky enough to have a brother whose very association was a source of liberation for his frustrated life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhṛtarāṣṭra was lucky enough to have a brother whose very association was a source of liberation for his frustrated lif..."
20:2720:27, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,381 N Sincere surrender unto the lotus feet of the Lord is possible by awakening the transcendental sense of service. This is made possible by association with pure devotees of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sincere surrender unto the lotus feet of the Lord is possible by awakening the transcendental sense of service. This is made p..." current
20:2120:21, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,605 N This is the path of renunciation based on a frustrated life, but stabilization of such renunciation is possible only by association with bona fide saints and self-realized souls by which one can be engaged in the loving devotional service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is, however, the path of renunciation based on a frustrated life, but stabilization of such renunciation is possible only..."
20:1520:15, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,302 N Self-realization is obstructed by such undue affection for family, and if anyone is at all able to forget such a relation, he is called undisturbed, or dhira Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-realization is obstructed by such undue affection for family, and if anyone is at all able to forget such a relation, he..."
20:0720:07, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,476 N Dhira means one who is not disturbed, even when there is sufficient provocation. One cannot give up a comfortable family life due to his affectionate relation with wife and children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhīra means one who is not disturbed, even when there is sufficient provocation. One cannot give up a comfortable family life..."
20:0120:01, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,720 N Being freed from all obligations of family, society, country, etc. (one who has spoiled his life without cultural activities) give up the body at some unknown destination so that others may not know where and how he has met his death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"being thus freed from all obligations of family, society, country, etc., give up the body at some unknown destination so that..."
19:5119:51, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,484 N One who has spoiled his life without such cultural activities is advised to leave home without knowledge of friends and relatives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who has spoiled his life without such cultural activities is advised to leave home without knowledge of friends and relati..."
19:4219:42, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,794 N Narottama dasa Thakura, a great devotee and acarya of the Gaudiya Vaisnava sect, has sung: "My Lord, I have simply wasted my life. Having obtained the human body, I have neglected to worship Your Lordship, and therefore I have willingly drunk poison Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura, a great devotee and ācārya of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava sect, has sung: "My Lord, I have simpl..."
19:0119:01, 14 February 2020 diff hist +2,998 N A life is called miserly because one cannot properly utilize the assets of the human form of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a life is called miserly because one cannot properly utilize the assets of the human form of life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ang..." current
18:5418:54, 14 February 2020 diff hist +2,891 N Since death is inevitable, why should he (Dhrtarastra) accept such a humiliating position for living? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since death is inevitable, why should he accept such a humiliating position for living"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{com..."
18:4918:49, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,684 N Dhrtarastra is addressed herein (SB 1.13.25) as a krpana because without any estimation of his material body he wants to live at any cost. Vidura is trying to open his eyes to see that he cannot live more than his term and that he must prepare for death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhṛtarāṣṭra is addressed herein as a kṛpaṇa because without any estimation of his material body he wants to live at..."
18:4118:41, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,119 N The krpana, or the miserly man, has no estimation of his material body, but the brahmana has a true estimation of himself and the material body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kṛpaṇa, or the miserly man, has no estimation of his material body, but the brāhmaṇa has a true estimation of himse..."
18:3518:35, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,145 N The words krpanasya jijivisoh are significant. There are two classes of men. One is called the krpana, and the other is called the brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words kṛpaṇasya jijīviṣoḥ are significant. There are two classes of men. One is called the kṛpaṇa, and the ot..."
18:2918:29, 14 February 2020 diff hist +2,956 N To stick to family life to the end of one's human life is the grossest type of degradation and there is an absolute need for the Viduras to educate such Dhrtarastras, even at the present moment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To stick to family life to the end of one's human life is the grossest type of degradation and there is an absolute need for t..."
18:2518:25, 14 February 2020 diff hist +2,642 N Politicians especially do not retire from political activities unless they are dragged by the cruel hand of death or killed by some opposing element Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Politicians especially do not retire from political activities unless they are dragged by the cruel hand of death or killed by..."
18:2218:22, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,100 N Vidura wanted to point this out and impressed upon him that it was better to die like his sons than accept such humiliating charity. Five thousand years ago there was one Dhrtarastra, but at the present moment there are Dhrtarastras in every home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura wanted to point this out and impressed upon him that it was better to die like his sons than accept such humiliating ch..."
18:1718:17, 14 February 2020 diff hist +2,878 N That (varnasrama dharma) is a routine division of life, but persons like Dhrtarastra, even at their weary ripened age, want to stay home, even in a degraded condition of accepting charity from enemies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is a routine division of life, but persons like Dhṛtarāṣṭra, even at their weary ripened age, want to stay home, e..."
18:0618:06, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,825 N A sadhu like Vidura is meant to awaken such blind persons and help them go back to Godhead, where life is eternal. Once going there, no one wants to come back to this material world of miseries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sādhu like Vidura is meant to awaken such blind persons and thus help them go back to Godhead, where life is eternal. Once..."
18:0218:02, 14 February 2020 diff hist +4,145 N Persons like Dhrtarastra try to make plans to live there in a comfortable position with profit and interest, for they do not see things as they are. He is blind and continues to hope to live comfortably in the midst of all kinds of reverses of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"persons like Dhṛtarāṣṭra try to make plans to live there in a comfortable position with profit and interest, for they d..."
17:5717:57, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,970 N The foolish man does not know that a particular term of bodily existence is awarded to him to undergo a term of imprisonment & the human body is awarded, after many, many births and deaths as a chance for self-realization to go back home back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The foolish man does not know that a particular term of bodily existence is awarded to him to undergo a term of imprisonment,..."
17:2517:25, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,821 N These two sons (Duryodhana and Duhsasana) were very much dear to him (Dhrtarastra) for their notorious and nefarious activities, and Bhima is particularly pointed out because he killed these two pet sons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These two sons were very much dear to him for their notorious and nefarious activities, and Bhīma is particularly pointed out..."
17:1217:12, 14 February 2020 diff hist +4,116 N He (Dhrtarastra) had become a pauper in the true sense, yet he wanted to live comfortably in the house of the Pandavas, of whom Bhima especially is mentioned because personally he killed two prominent sons of Dhrtarastra, namely Duryodhana and Duhsasana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He had become a pauper in the true sense, yet he wanted to live comfortably in the house of the Pāṇḍavas, of whom Bhīma..."
17:0317:03, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,510 N Dhrtarastra is a typical example of an attached old man in household life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhṛtarāṣṭra is a typical example of an attached old man in household life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|..."
16:4916:49, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,600 N Vidura was not a sadhu to satisfy the ill-gotten sentiment of Dhrtarastra. He was correctly pointing out the real situation of life, and how one can save oneself from such catastrophies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura was not a sādhu to satisfy the ill-gotten sentiment of Dhṛtarāṣṭra. He was correctly pointing out the real situ..."
16:4016:40, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,518 N They (foolish men) take sadhus and saints as parasites of society, and almost all of them refuse to hear the words of such sadhus and saints, although they welcome show-bottle sadhus and so-called saints who can satisfy their senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they take such sādhus and saints as parasites of society, and almost all of them refuse to hear the words of such sādhus and..."
16:3016:30, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,671 N They forget their permanent identity and become foolishly active for impermanent occupations, forgetting altogether their prime duty. Saints and sages like Vidura approach such foolish men to awaken them to the real situation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They forget their permanent identity and become foolishly active for impermanent occupations, forgetting altogether their prim..."
16:1716:17, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,794 N With foolish ideas, they (fools) become overtaken by temporary engagements and forget altogether that they must give up this temporary body and take a new one, again to arrange for another term of society, friendship and love, again to perish ultimately Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With such foolish ideas, they become overtaken by such temporary engagements and forget altogether that they must give up this..."
16:1216:12, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,283 N Foolish men want to make a permanent settlement of the perishable body and think that their estate, children, society, country, etc., will give them protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"foolish men want to make a permanent settlement of the perishable body and think that their estate, children, society, country..."
16:0816:08, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,598 N The signs pointed out by Vidura in the body of Dhrtarastra were signs of apaksaya, or dwindling of the material body before the last stroke of death. The body is born, it develops, stays, creates other bodies, dwindles and then vanishes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The signs pointed out by Vidura in the body of Dhṛtarāṣṭra were signs of apakṣaya, or dwindling of the material body..."
16:0116:01, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,679 N The symptoms of old age, which had already developed in Dhrtarastra, were all one after another pointed out to him as warning that death was nearing very quickly, and still he was foolishly carefree about his future Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The symptoms of old age, which had already developed in Dhṛtarāṣṭra, were all one after another pointed out to him as w..."
15:5315:53, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,408 N He (Dhrtarastra) was warned of his precarious conditions more and more by the following words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was warned of his precarious conditions more and more by the following words"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|A..."
15:4715:47, 14 February 2020 diff hist +137 One has to execute his duty faithfully, depending for the result on the supreme authority No edit summary current
15:4615:46, 14 February 2020 diff hist +2,936 N Vidura wanted to point out to Dhrtarastra that everyone has to protect himself by his action and the grace of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura wanted to point out to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that everyone has to protect himself by his action and the grace of the Lord"..."
15:3915:39, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,486 N His (Dhrtarastra's) brother Pandu died also. Then in the Battlefield of Kuruksetra his one hundred sons and his grandsons all died, along with all other well-wishers like Bhismadeva, Dronacarya, Karna and many other kings and friends Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then again his brother Pāṇḍu died also. Then in the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra his one hundred sons and his grandsons al..."
15:2915:29, 14 February 2020 diff hist +2,921 N Even in our daily life, so many things come and go in which we have no hand, but we have to suffer or tolerate them without remedial measure. That is the result of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even in our daily life, so many things come and go in which we have no hand, but we have to suffer or tolerate them without re..."
15:2515:25, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,012 N Many poets have written verses lamenting the influence of time. Many devastations have taken place over the universes due to the influence of time, and no one could check them by any means Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Many poets have written verses lamenting the influence of time. Many devastations have taken place over the universes due to t..."
15:0015:00, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,355 N There are hundreds and thousands of examples all over the world, all over the universe, which are all effects of the influence of time. The conclusion is that there is no powerful living being within the universe who can overcome the influence of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the political upsurge in India and its division into Pakistan and Hindustan, so many rich and influential Indians had t..."
14:4414:44, 14 February 2020 diff hist +2,880 N During the political upsurge in India and its division into Pakistan and Hindustan, so many rich and influential Indians had to surrender life, property and honor due to the influence of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the political upsurge in India and its division into Pakistan and Hindustan, so many rich and influential Indians had t..."
14:2114:21, 14 February 2020 diff hist +3,642 N There is death even in the topmost planet of this universe, and what to speak of other planets, which are far, far inferior in quality to Brahmaloka, the residing planet of Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So there is death even in the topmost planet of this universe, and what to speak of other planets, which are far, far inferior..."

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