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08:4008:40, 29 May 2020 diff hist +9,206 N It is seen that sometimes these (ecstatic symptoms) symptoms are willfully imitated, and for this reason Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti accuses the imitators of being stonehearted men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is seen that sometimes these symptoms are willfully imitated, and for this reason Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī accuses..."
08:2608:26, 29 May 2020 diff hist +9,421 N Even though decorated with the signs of a devotee, a person addicted to smoking, drinking or illegitimate sex with women cannot have all the above-mentioned (inertness, perspiration, standing of hairs on end, failing in the voice, etc) ecstatic symptoms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though decorated with the signs of a devotee, a person addicted to smoking, drinking or illegitimate sex with women canno..."

18:5718:57, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,351 N Sometimes all the above eight symptoms of ecstasy are imitated by the mundane devotees (prakrta-sahajiyas), but the pseudo symptoms are at once detected when one sees the pseudodevotee addicted to so many forbidden things Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes all the above eight symptoms of ecstasy are imitated by the mundane devotees (prākṛta-sahajiyās), but the pseudo..."
18:5018:50, 28 May 2020 diff hist +8,982 N Not only Visvanatha Cakravarti but also Srila Rupa Gosvami treated them (the eight transcendental symptoms of bhava) very critically Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only Viśvanātha Cakravartī but also Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī treated them very critically"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angel..."
18:3718:37, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,200 N The Nectar of Devotion, a summary study of Srila Rupa Gosvami's Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu, explains those symptoms (of bhava stage) and vividly describes other transcendental developments, both in steady and accelerating manifestations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Nectar of Devotion, a summary study of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī's Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu, explains those symptoms and vi..."
18:2618:26, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,138 N The bhava stage is manifested by eight transcendental symptoms, namely inertness, perspiration, standing of hairs on end, failing in the voice, trembling, paleness of the body, tears in the eyes and finally trance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bhāva stage is manifested by eight transcendental symptoms, namely inertness, perspiration, standing of hairs on end, fai..." current
18:2018:20, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,327 N In the beginning of chanting of the holy name of the Lord, if the devotee has not been very careful about evading the ten kinds of offenses at the feet of the holy name, certainly the reaction of feelings of separation will not be visible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of chanting of the holy name of the Lord, if the devotee has not been very careful about evading the ten kind..." current
18:1318:13, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,116 N If the reaction does not take place, even after continuous hearing and chanting of the holy name of the Lord, it may be considered to be due to offenses only. That is the opinion of the Sandarbha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the reaction does not take place, even after continuous hearing and chanting of the holy name of the Lord, it may be consid..." current
18:0618:06, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,275 N These (signs of tears in the eyes and standing of the hairs on the body) are natural consequences and are the preliminary symptoms of the bhava stage, which occurs before one reaches the perfectional stage of prema, love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are natural consequences and are the preliminary symptoms of the bhāva stage, which occurs before one reaches the perfe..."
16:5516:55, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,390 N By discharging regulated devotional service one must manifest the change of heart. If there is no such change, the heart must be considered steel-framed, for it is not melted even when there is chanting of the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is expected by all means that by discharging regulated devotional service one must manifest the change of heart. If there i..."
16:4916:49, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,482 N Vidhi-bhakti, or regulated devotional service by the limbs of the body (namely the eyes, the ears, the nose, the hands and the legs, as already explained), is now stressed in relation to the mind, the impetus for all activities of the limbs of the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidhi-bhakti, or regulated devotional service by the limbs of the body (namely the eyes, the ears, the nose, the hands and the..."
16:2316:23, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,095 N Pure devotional service, and the mature stage of Visnu worship is suggested herein (SB 2.3.24) in relation to the change of heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pure devotional service, and the mature stage of Viṣṇu worship is suggested herein in relation to the change of heart"}} {..."
16:1316:13, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,409 N They are (the forms of worship of the superior) all nicely described in the Second Chapter, but in the Third Chapter further development is prescribed after one has actually reached the stage of Visnu worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". They are all nicely described in the Second Chapter, but in the Third Chapter further development is prescribed after one ha..."
16:0216:02, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,327 N Worship of the superior that may be in the form of fire, electricity, the sun, the mass of living beings, Lord Siva and, at last, the impersonal Supersoul, the partial representation of Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"worship of the superior that may be in the form of fire, electricity, the sun, the mass of living beings, Lord Śiva and, at l..."
15:5615:56, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,204 N The system of panca-upasana, recommending five mental attitudes for the common man, is also enacted for this purpose, namely gradual development Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The system of pañca-upāsanā, recommending five mental attitudes for the common man, is also enacted for this purpose, namel..."
15:4215:42, 28 May 2020 diff hist +9,346 N By a gross conception of God through the material manifestations of His energy, one is enabled to spiritualize the mind and the senses and gradually concentrate the mind upon Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By such a gross conception of God through the material manifestations of His energy, one is enabled to spiritualize the mind a..."
14:5914:59, 28 May 2020 diff hist +5,762 Srimati Radharani is a tenderhearted feminine counterpart of the supreme whole, resembling the perfectional stage of the worldly feminine nature No edit summary current
14:4714:47, 28 May 2020 diff hist +5,918 N In the Brahma-samhita it is said that the Lord is never to be found by becoming a great scholar of the Vedic literatures, but He is very easily approachable through His pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Brahma-saṁhitā it is said that the Lord is never to be found by becoming a great scholar of the Vedic literatures, b..."
14:1414:14, 28 May 2020 diff hist −42 Lord Caitanya designated Himself as gopi-bhartuh pada-kamalayor dasa-dasanudasah (CC Madhya 13.80), or "the most obedient servant of the servants of the Lord, who maintains the gopi damsels at Vrndavana No edit summary current
14:1114:11, 28 May 2020 diff hist +5,936 N Lord Caitanya designated Himself as gopi-bhartuh pada-kamalayor dasa-dasanudasah (CC Madhya 13.80), or "the most obedient servant of the servants of the Lord, who maintains the gopi damsels at Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya therefore designated Himself as gopī-bhartuḥ pada-kamalayor dāsa-dāsānudāsaḥ (CC Madhya 13.80), or "the..."
13:5213:52, 28 May 2020 diff hist +8,586 Lord Sri Krsna is the property of His pure unconditional devotees, and as such only the devotees can deliver Krsna to another devotee. Krsna is never obtainable directly No edit summary current
11:1311:13, 28 May 2020 diff hist +5,857 N Maharaja Rahugana inquired from the great saint Jada Bharata as to how he had attained such a liberated stage of a paramahamsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Rahūgaṇa inquired from the great saint Jaḍa Bharata as to how he had attained such a liberated stage of a para..."
10:5810:58, 28 May 2020 diff hist +5,675 N That (reception of the dust of the lotus feet of a pure devotee who has also served another pure devotee) is the way of pure disciplic succession, or devotional parampara Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the way of pure disciplic succession, or devotional paramparā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi..."
10:4910:49, 28 May 2020 diff hist +5,915 N The first condition of devotional service to the Lord is to be a servant of a pure devotee, and this condition is fulfilled by the statement "reception of the dust of the lotus feet of a pure devotee who has also served another pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first condition of devotional service to the Lord is therefore to be a servant of a pure devotee, and this condition is fu..."
10:2710:27, 28 May 2020 diff hist +5,845 N The Lord never accepts any offering by such impure ghosts. There is a common saying that one should first love the dog of the beloved before one shows any loving sentiments for the beloved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord never accepts any offering by such impure ghosts. There is a common saying that one should first love the dog of the..."
10:0810:08, 28 May 2020 diff hist +5,980 N Ghosts are always very bad elements, always creating a fearful situation for others. The ghostlike nondevotees who have no respect for the pure devotees, nor for the Visnu Deity in the temples, create a fearful situation for the devotees at all times Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ghosts are always very bad elements, always creating a fearful situation for others. Similarly, the ghostlike nondevotees who..."
09:4509:45, 28 May 2020 diff hist +5,233 N According to Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, the breathing dead body is a ghost Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura, the breathing dead body is a ghost"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}}..."
09:3709:37, 28 May 2020 diff hist +7,214 N The best purpose of such traveling tendencies could be fulfilled by visiting the holy places established by great acaryas and thereby not being misled by the atheistic propaganda of moneymaking men who have no knowledge of spiritual matters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best purpose of such traveling tendencies could be fulfilled by visiting the holy places established by great ācāryas an..."
09:2409:24, 28 May 2020 diff hist +7,096 N One who does not move in that way is as good as a standing tree condemned by the Lord not to move. The moving tendency of the human being is misused by visiting places for sightseeing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who does not move in that way is as good as a standing tree condemned by the Lord not to move. The moving tendency of the..."
09:1109:11, 28 May 2020 diff hist +6,853 N This is called anuvraja. Anu means to follow. It is best to follow the instruction of the bona fide spiritual master, even in visiting temples and the holy places of pilgrimage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is called anuvraja. Anu means to follow. It is therefore best to follow the instruction of the bona fide spiritual master..."
09:0309:03, 28 May 2020 diff hist +7,337 N One should not visit all these sanctified pilgrimage places & temples with sightseeing in mind, but one must go to such temples and sanctified places immortalized by the transcendental pastimes of the Lord and be guided by proper men who know the science Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not visit all these sanctified pilgrimage places and temples with sightseeing in mind, but one must go to such temp..."
08:4308:43, 28 May 2020 diff hist +7,083 N It is the duty of the common man to take advantage of these temples and festivals observed in the holy places of pilgrimage by following in the footsteps of great devotees (anuvraja) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is the duty of the common man to take advantage of these temples and festivals observed in the holy places of pilgrimage by..."
08:2808:28, 28 May 2020 diff hist +7,007 N Formerly all rich men like kings and rich merchants constructed such temples under the direction of expert devotees of the Lord, like the six Gosvamis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly all rich men like kings and rich merchants constructed such temples under the direction of expert devotees of the Lor..."
08:1308:13, 28 May 2020 diff hist +6,734 N People should visit holy places like Vrndavana where such temples and worship of the Deity are specifically maintained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People should visit holy places like Vṛndāvana where such temples and worship of the Deity are specifically maintained"}} {..."
08:0608:06, 28 May 2020 diff hist +7,451 Visiting the temple of a devotee and looking at the profusely decorated forms of the Lord well dressed in a well-decorated, sanctified temple naturally infuse the mundane mind with spiritual inspiration No edit summary current

18:4218:42, 27 May 2020 diff hist +6,796 N If one is unable to maintain a temple at home, he should go to another's temple where all the above performances (to worship the Deities) are regularly executed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is unable to maintain a temple at home, he should go to another's temple where all the above performances are regularly..."
18:2818:28, 27 May 2020 diff hist +7,171 N Only attention engaged in the service of the Lord, especially in dressing and decorating the temple, accompanied by musical kirtana and spiritual instructions from scriptures, can save the common man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only attention engaged in the service of the Lord, especially in dressing and decorating the temple, accompanied by musical k..."
18:1618:16, 27 May 2020 diff hist +6,901 N The spiritual master teaches the neophyte devotee all these (the activities for worshipping the Deity) kindly and personally to help him gradually in the realization of the transcendental name, quality, form, etc., of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master teaches the neophyte devotee all these kindly and personally to help him gradually in the realization of..."
18:0118:01, 27 May 2020 diff hist +6,718 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura has defined the bona fide qualities of a spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura has defined the bona fide qualities of a spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
17:5717:57, 27 May 2020 diff hist +7,129 N One should not become a pseudo spiritual master as a matter of business to meet one's family expenditures; one must be an expert spiritual master to deliver the disciple from the clutches of impending death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not become a pseudo spiritual master as a matter of business to meet one's family expenditures; one must be an expe..."
17:3917:39, 27 May 2020 diff hist +7,261 N The training of devotional service for a neophyte devotee completely depends on the expert spiritual master who knows how to lead his disciple to make gradual progress towards the path back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The training of devotional service for a neophyte devotee completely depends on the expert spiritual master who knows how to l..."
14:4514:45, 27 May 2020 diff hist +6,893 Simple theoretical book knowledge is not sufficient for a neophyte devotee. Book knowledge is theoretical, whereas the arcana process is practical No edit summary current
14:4114:41, 27 May 2020 diff hist +7,183 N Engagement in worship of the Deity, under the direction of a bona fide spiritual master, will greatly help the householders to purify their very existence and make rapid progress in spiritual knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Engagement in such worship of the Deity, under the direction of a bona fide spiritual master, will greatly help the householde..."
14:2714:27, 27 May 2020 diff hist −21 Trivikrama, Kesava, Acyuta, Vasudeva, Narayana and Damodara, as recommended in the Vaisnava-tantras or Puranas, and one's family should worship strictly following the directions and regulations of arcana-vidhi No edit summary current
14:2614:26, 27 May 2020 diff hist +7,166 N Trivikrama, Kesava, Acyuta, Vasudeva, Narayana and Damodara, as recommended in the Vaisnava-tantras or Puranas, and one's family should worship strictly following the directions and regulations of arcana-vidhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Trivikrama, Keśava, Acyuta, Vāsudeva, Nārāyaṇa and Dāmodara, as recommended in the Vaiṣṇava-tantras or Purāṇas,..."
14:0814:08, 27 May 2020 diff hist +6,839 N Especially for the householder devotees, the path of Deity worship is strongly recommended Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Especially for the householder devotees, the path of Deity worship is strongly recommended"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {..."
13:3813:38, 27 May 2020 diff hist +5,963 N Maharaja Prataparudra's subordination before Lord Jagannatha made him a powerful king, so much so that even the great Pathan in his time could not enter into Orissa on account of the powerful Maharaja Prataparudra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pratāparudra's subordination before Lord Jagannātha made him a powerful king, so much so that even the great Path..."
11:1311:13, 27 May 2020 diff hist +5,843 N The idea is that however important a man one may be he must accept the supremacy of the Supreme Lord. This God consciousness will help a man even in his material prosperity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The idea is that however important a man one may be he must accept the supremacy of the Supreme Lord. This God consciousness w..."
10:5810:58, 27 May 2020 diff hist +5,782 N Maharaja Prataparudra, the greatly powerful king of Orissa, was always very busy with heavy state responsibilities, yet he made it a point to sweep the temple of Lord Jagannatha at Puri once a year during the festival of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pratāparudra, the greatly powerful king of Orissa, was always very busy with heavy state responsibilities, yet he..."
10:3810:38, 27 May 2020 diff hist +5,165 The common man, if he has no time to worship the Lord, may at least engage his hands for a few seconds in washing or sweeping the Lord's temple No edit summary current

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