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08:4508:45, 6 May 2020 diff hist +5,973 N The Lord's abode, name, fame, entourage, etc., are of the same transcendental quality, and how this transcendental quality differs from the material world is explained herewith in this verse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord's abode, name, fame, entourage, etc., are of the same transcendental quality, and how this transcendental quality dif..."
08:3308:33, 6 May 2020 diff hist +5,845 N The Lord is the full-fledged form of eternity, bliss and knowledge, but the formless brahmajyoti is simply eternity and knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is the full-fledged form of eternity, bliss and knowledge, but the formless brahmajyoti is simply eternity and knowle..."
08:2808:28, 6 May 2020 diff hist +6,160 N The impersonalist, because of his neglecting the association of the Lord, does not develop a spiritual body for spiritual activity, but remains a spiritual spark only, merged in the effulgent spiritual rays of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the impersonalist, because of his neglecting the association of the Lord, does not develop a spiritual body for spiritual acti..."
08:2208:22, 6 May 2020 diff hist +5,721 N The devotees experience the above-mentioned state of affairs (reaching the Vaikuntha planets) by attainment of spiritual forms for activity in the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees experience the above-mentioned state of affairs by attainment of spiritual forms for activity in the transcendent..."
08:1208:12, 6 May 2020 diff hist +5,633 N Transcendentalists are of two types, namely the impersonalists and the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"transcendentalists are of two types, namely the impersonalists and the devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|A..."
08:0808:08, 6 May 2020 diff hist +6,102 N The above-mentioned state of affairs (there is neither material creation nor the Causal Ocean for material nature) is factual on the transcendental plane, but is revealed in a transcendentalist's knowledge of the advanced state of pure consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The above-mentioned state of affairs is factual on the transcendental plane, but is factually revealed in a transcendentalist'..."

19:2019:20, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,877 In material existence, the living entities are afraid of Satanic influence, but for a devotee on the transcendental plane there is no such fear at all No edit summary current
19:0419:04, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,646 N The planet Brahmaloka, where the duration of life of the inhabitants appears to us to be fabulous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the planet Brahmaloka, where the duration of life of the inhabitants appears to us to be fabulous"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ang..."
18:4218:42, 5 May 2020 diff hist +3,704 N In his pure unalloyed state, the living being attains the stage of full bliss, labdhopasanti, and ceases all material hankerings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his pure unalloyed state, the living being attains the stage of full bliss, labdhopaśānti, and ceases all material hanker..."
18:2718:27, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,100 N When the living entity is directly seen by the Lord, the Lord dictates to him to act according to His desire, and when the living entity follows Him perfectly, the living entity ceases to discharge any other duty for his illusory satisfaction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the living entity is directly seen by the Lord, the Lord dictates to him to act according to His desire, and when the liv..."
18:1218:12, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,144 N The Lord and His service are identical, being on the absolute plane. Therefore the unalloyed intelligence and the mind are merged into the Lord, and thus the living entity does not remain a seer himself but becomes seen by the Lord transcendentally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord and His service are identical, being on the absolute plane. Therefore the unalloyed intelligence and the mind are mer..."
17:5517:55, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,330 N Instead of serving materially the different humors of the body the living entity's intelligence then becomes freed from the unhappy illusion of materialistic temperament and by unalloyed intelligence, the mind is brought into the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instead of serving materially for the abovementioned different humors of the body, the living entity's intelligence then becom..."
17:4017:40, 5 May 2020 diff hist +3,955 N When one actually feels this and turns his intelligence to inquiring about it from the right sources, he gets information of the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one actually feels this and turns his intelligence to inquiring about it from the right sources, he gets information of t..."
17:1817:18, 5 May 2020 diff hist +3,819 N Perfect intelligence is to render service unto the Lord. One should be intelligent enough to understand that the living being is, in all circumstances, a servant of the circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Perfect intelligence is to render service unto the Lord. One should be intelligent enough to understand that the living being..."
17:1217:12, 5 May 2020 diff hist +3,967 N When the mind acts under spiritual urge, it acts wonderfully for going back home, back to Godhead, for life in complete bliss and eternity. Therefore the mind has to be manipulated by good and unalloyed intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the mind acts under spiritual urge, it acts wonderfully for going back home, back to Godhead, for life in complete bliss..."
17:0617:06, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,001 N The functions of the mind are thinking, feeling and willing. When the mind is materialistic, or absorbed in material contact, it acts for material advancement of knowledge, ending in discovery of nuclear weapons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The functions of the mind are thinking, feeling and willing. When the mind is materialistic, or absorbed in material contact,..."
16:5716:57, 5 May 2020 diff hist +3,111 N The mind is easily conquered simply by engaging it at the lotus feet of the Lord. Gradually, by such service, all the senses become automatically engaged in the service of the Lord. That is the way of merging into the Supreme Absolute Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mind is easily conquered simply by engaging it at the lotus feet of the Lord. Gradually, by such service, all the senses b..."
14:0214:02, 5 May 2020 diff hist +3,125 N These opportune moments (to quit this body) are not as important as one's being a successful yogi who is able to quit his body as he likes. Such a yogi must be competent to control his senses by the mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"these opportune moments are not as important as one's being a successful yogī who is able to quit his body as he likes. Such..."
13:5513:55, 5 May 2020 diff hist +2,607 N For them (the mixed devotees) the opportune moments (to quit this body) are stated in the Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For them the opportune moments are stated in the Bhagavad-gītā (8.23-26)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
13:4913:49, 5 May 2020 diff hist +3,239 N Such devotees (who are serving God) do not need to seek an opportune moment to leave the present body. But those who are mixed devotees alloyed with fruitive action or empirical philosophical speculation require an opportune moment for quitting this body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such devotees do not need to seek an opportune moment to leave the present body. But those who are mixed devotees, alloyed wit..."
13:3513:35, 5 May 2020 diff hist +3,294 N In the Bhagavad-gita it is clearly stated that a person who is totally engaged in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, and who constantly remembers Him at every step, easily obtains the mercy of the Lord by entering into His personal contact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhagavad-gītā (BG 8.14) it is clearly stated that a person who is totally engaged in the transcendental loving servic..."
13:2013:20, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,172 N Without such meditation on God, either personal or impersonal, all good qualities of the human being become covered with misconceptions regarding his constitutional position & without advanced knowledge, the whole world becomes a hell for the human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without such meditation on God, either personal or impersonal, all good qualities of the human being become covered with misco..."
13:1113:11, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,146 N This sort of thinking is also a type of meditation on the Absolute Truth, and as soon as such meditation begins, one develops one's godly qualities, and the whole world appears to be a happy and peaceful residence for all the people of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This sort of thinking is also a type of meditation on the Absolute Truth, and as soon as such meditation begins, one develops..."
13:0313:03, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,782 N One is advised to meditate upon the virat-rupa in order to understand how the different planets, seas, mountains, rivers, birds, beasts, human beings, demigods and all that we can conceive are but different parts and limbs of the Lord's virat form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is advised herewith to meditate upon the virāṭ-rūpa specified in the previous chapters in order to understand how the..."
12:5012:50, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,958 N Some way or other, one must try to reestablish one's forgotten relation with the Lord if one at all desires to gain real happiness in life, and to reclaim his natural unfettered condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some way or other, one must try to reestablish one's forgotten relation with the Lord if one at all desires to gain real happi..."
12:4312:43, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,812 N The real purpose of life is to make contact with the Lord and be engaged in His service. That is the natural position of living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The real purpose of life is to make contact with the Lord and be engaged in His service. That is the natural position of livin..."
12:3712:37, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,029 N It is due to their (conditioned entities') misguided way of living, complicated by sins and virtues. Some of them who are virtuous by deeds begin to reestablish the lost relation with God, but they are unable to understand the personal feature of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is due to their misguided way of living, complicated by sins and virtues. Some of them who are virtuous by deeds begin to r..."
12:1912:19, 5 May 2020 diff hist +135 Unfortunately, the conditioned living entities, although suffering continually the threefold miseries of conditioned life, are not very serious about going back to Godhead No edit summary current
12:1212:12, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,864 N For enlightening conditioned souls in the material world, all the Vedas and the revealed scriptures are there - expressly to recall the conditioned souls back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for enlightening conditioned souls in the material world, all the Vedas and the revealed scriptures are there—expressly to r..."
11:1711:17, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,755 The Lord wants all living entities, who are His parts and parcels, to live with Him in the transcendental world No edit summary current
11:1411:14, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,854 N The material world is not a fit place for living entities because they are spiritually one with the Lord and in the material world the living entities become conditioned by the laws of the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material world is not a fit place for living entities because they are spiritually one with the Lord and in the material w..."
11:0311:03, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,826 The spiritual world is the manifestation of His (God's) internal potency, and the material world is the manifestation of His external potency No edit summary current
10:5410:54, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,878 N The impersonalists and the voidists are recommended to meditate upon the universal form of the Lord, whereas the devotees are recommended to meditate on the Deity worship in the temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalists and the voidists are therefore recommended to meditate upon the universal form of the Lord, whereas the dev..."
10:4810:48, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,171 N Those who are too engrossed in sense gratification cannot be allowed to participate in arcana or to touch the transcendental form of the Radha-Krsna or Visnu Deities. For them it is better to meditate upon the gigantic virat-rupa of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are too engrossed in sense gratification cannot be allowed to participate in arcanā or to touch the transcendental..."
10:3310:33, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,109 N The result of meditation on the transcendental form of the Lord will be manifested by one's detachment from sense gratification. Therefore, the ultimate purpose of meditation is purification of one's intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The result of meditation on the transcendental form of the Lord will be manifested by one's detachment from sense gratificatio..."
10:2110:21, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,038 N It is clearly stated, "the more the intelligence becomes purified," which means the more one becomes detached from sense gratification. Our intelligence in the present conditioned state of life is impure due to being engaged in sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is clearly stated, "the more the intelligence becomes purified," which means the more one becomes detached fr..."
10:0510:05, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,680 N The more one concentrates on the transcendental form of the Lord, either on the lotus feet, the calves, the thighs or the chest, the more one becomes purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The more one concentrates on the transcendental form of the Lord, either on the lotus feet, the calves, the thighs or the ches..."
09:5209:52, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,566 N In the Srimad-Bhagavatam the rasa dance pastimes are delineated in the Tenth Canto Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, therefore, the rāsa dance pastimes are delineated in the Tenth Canto"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|An..."
09:3809:38, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,736 N We dress the Lord, bathe Him, etc., and all these transcendental activities help us purify our existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We dress the Lord, bathe Him, etc., and all these transcendental activities help us purify our existence"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
09:2909:29, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,934 N It is better to practice concentrating our attention by offering flowers and tulasi to the lotus feet of the Lord. In this way, we gradually become purified by the arcana process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is better to practice concentrating our attention by offering flowers and tulasi to the lotus feet of the Lord. In this way..."
09:1409:14, 5 May 2020 diff hist +5,060 N Since it is recommended in this verse (2.2.13) that one should gradually progress from the lotus feet up to the smiling face, we shall not jump at once to understand the Lord's pastimes in the rasa dance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since it is recommended in this verse that one should gradually progress from the lotus feet up to the smiling face, we shall..."
08:5908:59, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,600 N According to the Bhagavata school, the Lord's rasa dancing is the smiling face of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Bhāgavata school, the Lord's rāsa dancing is the smiling face of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}}..." current
08:5008:50, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,904 N One can practice meditating upon the Deity, concentrating his mind on the lotus feet of the Lord and gradually rising higher and higher, up to His smiling face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one can practice meditating upon the Deity, concentrating his mind on the lotus feet of the Lord and gradually rising higher a..."
08:3808:38, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,869 N There are authorized descriptions of Visnu forms, and there are authorized representations of Deities in the temples Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are authorized descriptions of Viṣṇu forms, and there are authorized representations of Deities in the temples"}} {{..."
08:2508:25, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,808 N The meditation should concentrate on the person of the Supreme Godhead, either in His virat-rupa, the gigantic universal form, or in His sac-cid-ananda-vigraha (BS 5.1), as described in the scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The meditation should concentrate on the person of the Supreme Godhead, either in His virāṭ-rūpa, the gigantic universal f..."
07:5707:57, 5 May 2020 diff hist +4,630 N The process of meditation recommended in the Srimad-Bhagavatam is not to fix one's attention on something impersonal or void Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process of meditation recommended in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is not to fix one's attention on something impersonal or voi..." current

19:3719:37, 4 May 2020 diff hist +8,890 N One must complete the purificatory process by assimilating the contents of the first nine cantos. Then one should be admitted into the realm of the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must complete the purificatory process by assimilating the contents of the first nine cantos. Then one should be admitted..."
19:1919:19, 4 May 2020 diff hist +9,233 N The conclusion is that those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence should never progress to meditation above the feet of the Lord; recital of Srimad-Bhagavatam by them should be restricted to the First and Second Cantos of the great literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence should never progress to meditation above the feet of t..."
18:5618:56, 4 May 2020 diff hist +8,613 N As one gets free from the intoxication of sex indulgence by purification of intelligence, one should step forward for the next meditation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as one gets free from the intoxication of sex indulgence by purification of intelligence, one should step forward for the next..."
18:1018:10, 4 May 2020 diff hist +8,380 N Purification means getting free gradually from sex desire, and this is attained by meditation on the person of the Lord as described herein (SB 2.2.12), beginning from the feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"purification means getting free gradually from sex desire, and this is attained by meditation on the person of the Lord as des..."

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